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Archives for August 2011

Raiders Select Pryor in Supplemental Draft

August 23, 2011 by Breanna 6 Comments

By Breanna Jacobs After the scandal at Ohio State, quarterback Terrelle Pryor has finally found a new home: the Oakland Raiders. Pryor, who decided to enter the supplemental draft after the resignation of former OSU head coach Jim Tressel, was chosen 18th in the third round, meaning the Raiders will forfeit that pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. “We're tickled and thrilled that … [Read more...] about Raiders Select Pryor in Supplemental Draft

Billikens Roll Past Windsor in Canadian Opener

August 23, 2011 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

WINDSOR, Ont. - Sophomore Mike McCall and junior Kwamain Mitchell led five Billikens in double figures with 16 points apiece as Saint Louis topped the University of Windsor 98-57 Monday night in a men's basketball exhibition game at the St. Denis Centre. It was the first of five games for the Billikens on their Canadian exhibition tour. Jordair Jett and Brian Conklin notched … [Read more...] about Billikens Roll Past Windsor in Canadian Opener

Red Sox @ Rangers – Tale of the Tape

August 22, 2011 by Kyle Soppe 51 Comments

By Kyle Soppe   Setting: Two of the better teams in the MLB face off in what could be a preview of the ALCS. This 4-game series could distance the Rangers from the second place Angels, who continue to hang around with their superior pitching. The Red Sox and Rangers are known for their big name bats (Ellsbury, Youkilis, Ortiz, Kinsler, Hamilton, Cruz, etc), and they … [Read more...] about Red Sox @ Rangers – Tale of the Tape

O Caption My Caption! Mark Sanchez 8/20/11

August 20, 2011 by Rey 9 Comments

There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Mark Sanchez 8/20/11

MAAC Press Break

August 20, 2011 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

A weekly round-up of men’s basketball in the Metro-Atlantic Athletic  Conference. Team-first, stronger Brown readies new era at Manhattan Peter Wehye noticed a difference in Rhamel Brown the moment he laid eyes on him this summer. The former East New York Transit Tech forward had finished his first year playing basketball at Manhattan College and was back for a second … [Read more...] about MAAC Press Break

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