Team loyalty in the ranks of college football is second to none and a carpenter from Choctaw, Oklahoma now knows too well. Back in March, Oklahoma State football head coach Mike Gundy hired a contractor to do over $80,000.00 worth of home improvement projects to his Stillwater home. On the day the project began, one of the carpenters, Brent Loveland, unwisely showed up to Gundy’s house wearing a gray Oklahoma baseball t-shirt. Upon seeing the rival shirt, coach Gundy just...
The 1994 Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Iman Salaam recently sold his Heisman ring for $9,768 according to Nate D. Sanders Auctions. The ring, which was a size 11.5 behemoth, boasted over 20 diamonds totaling 1.5 carats and was anticipated to garner $15,000 – $25,000. Unfortunately, the one-of-a kind memorabilia sold for significantly less than the estimated price. Salaam, who is still beloved by Colorado fans, was hoping for a big pay-day. After an outstanding collegiate career followed by a...
Legendary coach Joe Paterno has yet again caused concern for the Nittany Lion faithful. Yesterday, the old ball coach was injured during practice after he was blindsided by the speedy Devon Smith during a running drill. Though Paterno was able to walk off the practice field, he did sustain injuries to his right arm and hip (injuries include a hairline fracture in both shoulders and pelvis). With his never say die attitude, coach Paterno conducted today’s coaches meeting over speaker...
Cowboy Joe and Pistol Pete hope to reignite school spirit after an abysmal 2010 3-9 season (1-7 in MWC play) by urging fans to vote on which uniform to wear on opening day. The Cowboys are set to open the 2011 season against Weber State on September 3rd. In anticipation of a successful 2011 campaign and to bolster fan support, head coach Dave Christensen gives fans six uniform combinations and three helmet options to vote on for opening day....
Georgia Tech alum and avid college football fan Mary Clayton is suing her former school for false arrest, false imprisonment, and for conducting an illegal search stemming from a humiliating strip search back in September 25, 2010 involving a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Clayton, a season ticket holder, was rushing to her seat as Georgia Tech was ready to kick-off against North Carolina State. Upon entry into the stadium, Georgia Tech officers stopped her as they suspected she was smuggling a chicken...
The B1G continues to disappoint when it comes to marketing and gimmicks. This time the thanks goes to Iowa and Nebraska, who decided to dub their newly created rivalry game “The Heroes Game.” The notion behind this game is to honor one hero from each respective state prior to the annual match-up. Friends, neighbors, co-workers, or pretty much anyone who has a voice will nominate each hero from each state. Aside from pre-game and on-filed recognition, the school will...
On July 25, 2003, 18-year-old pitcher Brandon Patch was struck in the head by a ball batted with a Louisville Slugger H&B CB-13 aluminum bat. As a result of the impact, Patch tragically died shortly thereafter. Patch’s family sought retribution and sued Louisville Slugger for inter alia designing a defective bat, manufacturing a defective bat, and failing to warn of its dangers. As a result of Patch’s personal injury lawsuit, a Montana court awarded the family $850,000 claiming Louisville...
On a warm September day back in 2009, heralded freshman sensation Tate Forcier hit Greg Matthews for a 5-yard TD score with 11 seconds remaining giving the Wolverines a 38-34 upset victory over No. 18 Notre Dame. The media raved at Forcier’s demeanor during the unlikely winning drive acknowledging a star was born in the Michigan ranks. Unfortunately for Forcier, after that tremendous victory, he has been anything but a luminary in Ann Arbor. For Forcier, there is...
