NCAA Baseball Page 265 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Penn State Gear A Little Jesus-y For Some
If you squint really hard, the design on this PSU t-shirt may resemble a cross. And just like that — controversy!...
That's A Stick-On Tattoo, Right?
Josh Haden, so committed to Boston College as to tattoo their logo on his chest, is transferring. He hasn't said where yet, but Bethune-Cookman is probably a good bet. [Herald]...
Man Arrested, Charged With Murder Of Jasper Howard
Police have a charged a Connecticut man with murder, and arrested two others, in connection with the stabbing death of UConn cornerback Jasper Howard. None of the suspects are UConn students. [Hartford Courant; photo]...
Griese Taco Crack Leads To Explosive Consequences
ESPN/ABC announcer Bob Griese has been suspended from working this week's college football games, after saying on air that Juan Pablo Montoya was missing from NASCAR's leaderboard because he was "out having a taco". Whoo-hoo! Ten-day weekend! [SI/AP]...
Sam Bradford Reminds You To Not Stay In School, Kids
Cautionary tale Sam Bradford will end his college career with season-ending shoulder surgery and a ticket to the NFL combine. That's the last time he takes career advice from Billy Sims. [NYTimes/MorningNews]...
Ball State Coach Nets First Win Since 1986
Here's a great read on Stan Parrish's first head coaching victory in 23 years. To put that in perspective, my wait is only 25 years, and I haven't devoted my life to coaching. [FanHouse]...
Your College Football Open Thread For The Mid-Afternoon Games
We have some pretty intriguing matchups on tap for the 3:30 ET slot of games. Let's have a look see, shall we?...
Bob Griese Adds A Little Spice (Probably Cumin) To Ohio State-Minnesota Broadcast
You guys have been lighting up the tips box reporting how Bob Griese made a completely ignorant statement regarding Juan Pablo Montoya, and given the amount of people stating they heard it, it has to be true....
Your Early Game College Football Viewing Open Thread
It's wall-to-wall Big Ten games, folks! Woo-hoo! Now who's ready for some parity and below-average college football?Anyone? Hello?...
From D1 To X-Rated?
Chase Mejia was set to play WR at Kansas State, but he may have found a career more his style. I think you can guess which career from the (very cropped) photo....
Old People Who Love 20-Year-Old Boys
Looks like this guy has competition for the old person most devoted to their team; a 71-year-old woman refused to call the hospital after breaking her hip until the Iowa game ended. [KCRG]...
Texas A&M Yell Leaders Aren't Doing Aggie Fans Any Favors
The A&M CheerYell Leaders fired up for the K-State game with a stunning rendition of "Ding Dong Song." (NSFW.) And put it on YouTube for some reason. They lost 62-14, but you can't really keep score on embarrassment. [SoYoked]...
Tim Tebow Messiah Watch: Transfiguration Edition
With apologies to Slate, the Tim Tebow Messiah Watch is our occasional look at the growing body of evidence — quotes, signs and wonders, excessively fawning prose — that the Florida quarterback is the Lamb of God....
You Don't Mess With Montana's Communications Students
Following an order from the coach to his team to stop talking to their reporters, Montana's student newspaper struck back in a beautifully catty way: they started covering the Grizzlies' opponents....
Sad News Out Of Storrs
UConn cornerback Jasper Howard was stabbed to death after a school-sponsored dance at the student union. [Courant]...
Your Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread
Quite a lineup for our second batch of college football games this fine Saturday afternoon. TV coverage maps, etc. for the 3:30 ET games after the jump....
Florida State Produces Student-Athletes, Not In That Order
In an NCAA transcript on FSU's violations, it emerged that some Noles read at a second grade level. Warning flags were raised when Leon Washington told the Jets at the combine his favorite book was "Go, Dog, Go." [Yahoo!]...
Former Penn State Player Suing School After Rape Charges Dropped
Two years ago, Penn State running back Austin Scott was arrested and kicked off the football team when he was accused of rape. Seven months later, the case was dropped, but not soon enough to save his NFL career. Oops!...