By PAUL GOTHAM OLEAN, N.Y. -- The box score read 8-5 representing the second out. A simple entry. The play was anything but ordinary. Trailing 3-2 in the sixth inning of Sunday night's New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series game, the Olean Oilers Dave Vaccaro (St. Bonaventure) came up throwing from right center field. At the other end, David Hollins … [Read more...] about Hollins play anything but ordinary
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Lovie Smith named Illinois football coach
Courtesy of FightingIllini.com CHAMPAIGN, IL – Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman took a major step in elevating Fighting Illini football in the national landscape with the hiring of longtime NFL coach Lovie Smith as head football coach. “I am extremely excited to be named head coach of the Fighting Illini,” Smith said. “Josh approached me about this possibility, … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith named Illinois football coach
Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
By Paul Gotham Ray Ciancaglini doesn't know Wes Welker personally, but he understands the battle going on inside the head of the Denver Broncos' wide receiver. Welker suffered his third concussion in 10 months during Saturday's pre-season game with the Houston Texans. Coming 15 days before the Broncos' season opener on September 7th, the question is whether the All-Pro … [Read more...] about Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
2013 NFL Quarterback power rankings through contemporary television
By Taylor Nigrelli If you’re a football fan, there’s a good chance you’ve read a few dozen pieces ranking NFL quarterbacks. Instead of feeding you the same garbage you’ve probably become bored of, I decided to break up the quarterbacks in a different way. There’s no shortage of greatness among starting quarterbacks right now. In 2012, four first-time starting quarterbacks … [Read more...] about 2013 NFL Quarterback power rankings through contemporary television
Alex Rodriguez: just go away
By Dave Holcomb Monday morning, two whole weeks since the PED rulings came out and Alex Rodriguez was supposed to be suspended, A-Rod is still the leading story in the sports world. Yes, he trumps a three-team race in the NL Central, the Dodgers’ amazing 50 game stretch and even the NFL preseason. At least when fans turned on the TV Monday, the A-Rod news dealt with … [Read more...] about Alex Rodriguez: just go away