Out of Bounds Show PodcastBuckley’s charge: Find Southern Miss’ starting QB HATTIESBURG — When Ellis Johnson became the new Southern Miss football coach in December, Steve Buckley left Petal High School to be Johnson’s assistant head coach and running backs coach. When Rickey Bustle stepped down as offensive coordinator in May because of undisclosed health issues, Buckley’s workload grew significantly.…
High School football off to a scorching start Thomas Billups, Lanier High’s highly successful basketball coach, normally spends this time of year in the school’s nice-and-cool air-conditioned gym. That wasn’t the case Monday. Filling in as the Bulldogs’ football coach until one is hired, Billups braced himself against the scorching Mississippi heat on the first…
Tennessee Vols can’t afford Tyler Bray’s antics What gives with the overzealous criticism of Tyler Bray for his ill-conceived attempt at recycling beer bottles? It’s not like he did something really stupid like mooning a female trainer. In case you forgot, the most sainted of all University of Tennessee quarterbacks once dropped his guard — and his…
SANTA CLARA — Linebacker Patrick Willis forced a fumble, intercepted a pass and, well, had another day at the office Monday in covering the 49ers’ tight ends. “I’m starting to understand more now,” Willis said, in general, of his football aptitude. “Maybe I’m not as fast or as quick, but I feel as good…
Titans wide receiver O.J. Murdock died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound this morning in Tampa, Fla., police said. Murdock, 25, was found alone in his car in front of Middleton High School, where he had been a football and track standout, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital in critical…
LONDON — Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. “I don’t like being up here alone,” she said nervously. Then, just like that, she turned on a big smile and worked the room like a pro. Thanks to this Colorado teenager, America’s swim hopes…
Grouchy. Curt. Defensive. Insulting. Patient. Stately. Thoughtful. Considerate. The first group of words describes how I would define Nick Saban’s dealings with the media for the majority of his tenure as head coach at Alabama. The second group of words describes how I…. read more: chuckoliver.net
CORTLAND, N.Y. – Tim Tebow is having trouble finding his receivers, but he’s connecting with teammates. read more: espn.com
In an era where we see teams winning Super Bowls from the Wild Card position, no doubt it’s still important to win your division each year and hopefully make the postseason journey a little more comfortable. So what clubs are in the best position to win a division title in 2012? (and keep in mind…
Hope Solo met with the coach and captains of the U.S. women’s soccer team Sunday to discuss her latest outburst of candor, a Twitter rant that did no good for the image of the squad and distracted from preparations for the upcoming game against North Korea in the Olympic tournament. read more: seattletimes.nwsource.com
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