Monthly Archives: April 2012

After drafting Brandon Weeden, the Cleveland Browns need to say goodbye to Colt McCoy, Bud Shaw writes

April 30, 2012
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After drafting Brandon Weeden, the Cleveland Browns need to say goodbye to Colt McCoy, Bud Shaw writes The old saying about the backup QB being the most popular guy in a losing football town might be even more true if he’s last year’s starter, stood up to the hardest of knocks, and has shown a…

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Therriault, Robinson sign UFA contracts

April 30, 2012
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Therriault, Robinson sign UFA contracts Quarterback Casey Therriault and defensive end Donovan Robinson were both picked up as undrafted free agents late Saturday night. Therriault, who had the most prolific consecutive passing years in JSU history, signed a deal with the Atlanta Falcons, and Robinson, who had 16 sacks last season, signed with the New…

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State tops Ole Miss to clinch series

April 30, 2012
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State tops Ole Miss to clinch series STARKVILLE — Ole Miss is still looking for answers to its Sunday struggles on the mound. Mississippi State took advantage of a disastrous start for the Rebels, scoring four runs thanks to three hit batsmen and two walks in the first inning to cruise to a 4-2 win…

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Golden Eagles to introduce new basketball coach Tyndall today

April 30, 2012
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Golden Eagles to introduce new basketball coach Tyndall today HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss fans are expected to get their first glimpse of new basketball coach Donnie Tyndall at 4 p.m. today in a news conference at the Trent Lott Center on the school’s campus. Tyndall leaves Morehead State, where he served six years as head…

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Need an Abita? Popular lager in high demand

April 30, 2012
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Need an Abita? Popular lager in high demand

Need an Abita? Popular lager in high demand Purchase Image T. Francis, general manager at Fenian’s Irish Pub in Jackson, stands near stacked cases of Abita’s Strawberry Harvest Lager on Friday. / Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger Written by Dustin Barnes Filed Under News Madison Finding Abita Strawberry Harvest Various Kroger and McDade’s locations carry Abita Strawberry…

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2012 NFL Draft Grades

April 30, 2012
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2012 NFL Draft Grades The 2012 NFL Draft is in the books after one long and eventful weekend. There’s nothing left to do now but sit back and break down what each team did — and did not do — with their time on the clock. The very unscientific formula behind these draft grades puts more…

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Adam Schefter Blog

April 30, 2012
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Adam Schefter Blog Adam Schefter answers reader questions in his mailbag twice a week. Got a query of your own? Submit it here. Q: Wow, what a Round 1 of the 2012 NFL draft. What do you think was the biggest surprise of the round?– Jeff (New York) A: Easy, Jeff, Bruce Irvin going to…

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Brian Murphy: Boise State lives up to the hype in NFL Draft

April 30, 2012
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Brian Murphy: Boise State lives up to the hype in NFL Draft Turns out the football program that won 50 games in the past four seasons had some talent, a fact that those who dismiss Boise State’s success as a byproduct of creative scheduling and poor competition and coaching wizardry always seem to leave out.…

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The NFL draft’s steals and reaches

April 30, 2012
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The NFL draft’s steals and reaches The book is closed on the 2012 NFL draft after 253 players were selected in seven rounds over the past three days. As is the case every year, there were a lot of head-scratching moments. Highly-rated prospects slipped through the cracks while several players were chosen much earlier than…

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Rebels’ Wahl named to USA collegiate team

April 27, 2012
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Rebels’ Wahl named to USA collegiate team OXFORD — In his first season as a starter, Bobby Wahl has exceeded just about all expectations. Ole Miss’ sophomore right-hander is 5-0 with a 2.15 ERA as the Friday night starter on a top-25 club. He’s struck out 60 batters, walked just 21 and given up 42…

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