Florida defensive tackle Leon Orr, who was charged with possession of marijuana earlier this month, agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement. Under the agreement, the reserve defensive tackle was fined $50 and will either have to serve 12.5 hours of community service or pay an additional $150 fine. Moreover, Orr must stay out of trouble for six months or he will face prosecution for failing to fulfill the requirements of the agreement. Orr’s penalties may not seem harsh, but...
An elderly women who was injured by players running out of bounds does not have a case against the school district for inadequately designing the football field sidelines. On August 17, 2007, spectator Helen Barton attended the Barrow High School football game at the Whalers’ new $500,000 Astroturf field. Since there was inadequate seating, Barton decided to watch the game from the sidelines. At one point during the game, several football players ran out of bounds during a play...
With the college football world mourning the death of legendary coach Joe Paterno, one disgraceful group is celebrating his passing and plans to stage a protest during his funeral. Upon learning of Paterno’s death, the Westboro Baptist Church (“WBC”) tweeted to the nation that “He’s in Hell.” The fiery Margie Phelps, the daughter of WBC Pastor Fred Phelps and general counsel, regaled Paterno’s passing by publishing some disturbing tweets. The WBC, based in Topeka, Kansas, is known for its extreme and controversial views and sends its message...
It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled. He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man...
Head coach Jerry Kill made it very clear to Nike that the University of Minnesota wants a new look that captures the essence of the Gophers’ rich football tradition and history. After coming off a 3-9 season, it looks like Nike did exactly as asked–the Gophers unveiled their brand new Nike Pro-Combat look with a taste of old-school without the flair that other Nike school’s flash. Players showed off the eight different combinations of gold, white and maroon jerseys...
Former BYU defensive lineman and Washington Redskin alum Jason Buck can “no longer stand by while Barack Obama…destroys the fabric of our government.” With Buck’s strong statements bashing the administration’s lavish spending, the All-American linebacker announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District to tackle Obama’s free spending. Buck wants a leaner government that is “pro-family and fiscally sound.” Buck will have to face-off against a litany of fellow conservatives for the GOP nomination....
Mountaineers’ wide receiver Stedman Bailey was cited for shoplifting Theraflu at a Kroger’s grocery store last week in Morgantown, West Virginia. Bailey, a Miramar, Florida native, was suspiciously walking around the Patteson Drive Kroger’s when an employee noticed Bailey concealing an over the counter cold medication. A Kroger’s employee approached Bailey, questioned him regarding the medication, and subsequently detained him until authorities arrived. Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston stated that Bailey was cooperative and did not cause a struggle....
