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
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Red Sox @ Rangers – Tale of the Tape
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
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
MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011
By Kyle Soppe Another week, another set of box scores filled with a blend of historic and unique happenings. Mariano Rivera has reached the 30 save plateau for the 9th consecutive season. By getting there this year, he broke a tie for longest consecutive 30 save seasons with Trevor Hoffman. Zack Greinke’s first 9 decisions at home this year have all been wins. His 9-0 … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters | August 19, 2011
Aaron Maybin waived by Bills
By Kyle Soppe Let the comparisons to Ryan Leaf start flowing in. Maybin was a hot prospect when the Bills selected him with the 11th overall selection in the 2009 draft, but has been a major disappointment. The Nittany Lion linebacker was expected to be the next great thing from a school that likes to consider itself "linebacker U". Under the old CBA agreement, where … [Read more...] about Aaron Maybin waived by Bills