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What Is Wrong With Billy Sims?
There's a fine line between showing school spirit and hijacking the greatest moment of some kid's life just to draw attention to yourself and I think Billy Sims may have crossed it....

Auburn Hires Gene Chizik; Big 12, SEC Laugh Together
Later today Auburn will introduce Iowa State coach Gene Chizik as their replacement for Tommy Tuberville. Yep, the same Gene Chizik who went 5-19 in two seasons at Iowa State....

T.O. Scolds Media, Ed Werder Following Spanking Of Giants. Let's Watch The Fun
Here's Terrell Owens doing what he does best, denying controversy that he's supposed to have started. In this case, the jaunty jalopy cap adds a special air of believability, wouldn't you say?...

Heisman Trophy Presentation Live Blog
Three southern quarterbacks will sit in a room all dressed up being asked softball questions about how awesome it is to be a quarterback of a top five college football team. Then one of them will hold up a trophy of an old, old man stiff-arming an invisible linebacker. Follow the Heisman presentatio...

Pop Warner Team Gets Kicked Out Of Disney
Two pop warner football teams are facing disciplinary action for getting kicked out of a Disney World resort. Their infraction? Fighting in the cafeteria....

Why Doesn't Anyone Want To Spend New Year's In Boise?
Maryland is playing Nevada in the Humanitarian Bowl in beautiful and sunny Boise, Idaho, on December 30. At last count, the two schools have sold a combined total of 32 tickets. [2News]...

Michigan State's Family Of Criminal Wide Receivers
For a school that hasn't produced anything resembling a professional quarterback since the guy who backed up Johnny Unitas*, Michigan State actually has a pretty impressive roster of former wide receivers....

Why Doesn't Reggie Bush Get Any Respect? (It's Not The Hamsters)
ESPN's big Alaskan sled dog of a football analyst Mark "Stink" Schlereth was summoned to critique the performances after Thursday night's New Orleans Saints/Chicago Bears game. One player who didn't impress him? Reggie Bush....

Florida Lineman Has Some Interesting Facebook Friends
I get five or six Facebook friend requests a day, and all of you can just $#&% off! Kidding. But I do require a series of grueling background checks....

Update: Muschamp Denies Auburn Rumors
Will Muschamp shoots down rumors that he's leaving Texas and heading to Auburn. [The Sporting News]...

Who Is Buckeye Freshman's Mysterious Shoplifting Friend?
Ohio State freshman Nathan Williams said he was "just covering for a friend" when he was arrested for shoplifting three shirts at a Dayton mall....

Bears Win Battle Of Mediocrity
"It's a great opportunity to get a field goal to win the game, but at the same time it's a total team effort," Gould said. "The offense battled back. And the coin toss went our way. The offense played well just to get the ball down in range." [Chicago Tribune]...

A Message To Heat Vision Jesus
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Famous Oaks Christian Progeny Go For Title Tomorrow
Big game on Friday night in Westlake Village near Los Angeles, as Oaks Christian High (13-0) takes on visiting Gardena Serra (13-0) in the Northwest Division championship game....

Graham Harrell Snubbed By Heisman Travel Agency
Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford and The Exhalted One will be in New York City this weekend to eat fancy steaks, take one of those lame bus tours, and try hard not to mention the name "O.J. Simpson." Of course, there will be one young quarterback who won't be joining the Holy Trinity on their victory tour....

Arena Football League Not Quite Dead Yet
The first professional sports demise of the economic recession isn't quite official yet. After nearly dumping its 2009 season just yesterday, Arena Football League officials have decided to postpone the decision and reconsider opening for business....

ACC Rising?
The ACC is entering its sixth year since realignment. Was it worth it? That depends. Do you play football for Virginia Tech? [Sports Business Journal]...

The Man Who Would Kill The BCS
Meet U.S. Representative Joe Barton; global warming skeptic, enthusiastic Civilization IV player, ranking Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee — BCS hater....

Antonio Bryant Mouths Off About ESPN Because Some Suggested He Mouthed Off A Lot
Antonio Bryant had a brilliant performance Monday night when he tallied 200 yards receiving, two touchdowns and an amazing one-handed end zone catch that sent Mike Tirico's heart aflutter. The 5-year wideout is enjoying a career year for the Bucaneers, after brief, unsuccessful stints with the Cowbo...

Graham Harrell Will Be Your Man For All Seasons
Isn't this an adorable picture? According to these fine destinations, the gentleman in the top left corner decked out in a snazzy Christmas sweater is Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell. The sweater is one more befitting of an early 90's R & B group or a NAMBLA holiday card than a Heisman hopeful...