Tim Tebow: Great College QB or Greatest College QB?

When you think of the greatest college quarterbacks of all-time only a handful of players come to mind. Sammy Baugh, Davey O'Brien, Roger Staubach, and Doug Flutie are a couple of the candidates.

Then, we get into the more modern era of quarterbacks like Tommie Frazier, Vince Young, Matt Leinart, and Danny Wuerffel.

Any of these candidates could conceivably be the "greatest" quarterback of all-time, depending on who you ask about it. A Nebraska fan would say Frazier, USC fans would say Leinart, and Navy fans would say Staubach.

I'm here today to tell you all that there is another QB that can be added to this list, and he hasn't even finished his senior season. I'm talking, of course, about Tim Tebow, who has already won two national championships (1 as a starter) and a Heisman Trophy. What else could a coach, or a fanbase, ask for after just three seasons on campus.

For anyone to say that Tebow isn't the greatest college QB of all-time they would have to be either retarded, or very loyal to their alma mater or favorite team. (And remember people, I'm a Florida State Seminoles fan, so you know how much this is killing me!)

Naturally I came across just such a website run by a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan that said Tommie Frazier is the greatest, even though Tebow has better numbers across the board in three seasons than Frazier had in four.

Frazier(1992-95): 49% completion prcentage, 4,003 passing yards and 47 pass touchdowns to go along with 2,263 rushing yards and 36 rush touchdowns in four years.

Tebow:(2006-08): 65.8% completion percentage, 6,159 pass yards and 67 pass TD's to go along with 2,037 rush yards and 43 rush TD's in just three years so far.

For me it's not even close. Even if Tebow breaks his leg this summer and his college football career ends without his senior season, I still feel that he is the greatest college QB of all-time.

It's also important for everyone to remember that Tebow is playing in the toughest conference against the toughest players and he is still putting up insane numbers. I seriously doubt that Tommie Frazier would have put up half the stats the he accumulated if he had played in the SEC instead of the Big 12 where he rolled over inferior opponents and teams week in and week out. Tebow faces top notch competition every week in players that want to be the one that put him down, and they still can't stop him.

Tim Tebow is the greatest college quarterback, nay the greatest college player, in the greatest conference (SEC, in case you don't know). Therefore, Tim Tebow is the greatest college QB of all-time.

I have no qualms about making this statement and, as far as I'm concerned, Tebow's final season will put an end to any other talk of a quarterback better than he has been because Florida will win it all again this season. Mark it down today, August 31st, the Florida Gators will win their third national championship in four years under Tim Tebow.

Though I'm not a fan of his team, I am glad that I have gotten the privilege to watch the greatest of all-time go to work every week. He really is an inspiring figure. Kind of like Jesus, but way better at football.

Sorry Braves Fans

If you're a Braves fan like me, then you were probably pissed off when you heard that the Philadelphia Phillies have made a deal to bring in Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee.

This deal may very well propel the Phillies back into the World Series for a chance at back-to-back titles. The trade is pending physical exams.

As a Braves fan I feel like, once again, they have missed out on a chance to get back into the playoffs not by acquiring Lee, but by going after another big bat or two. Instead, they're probably going to sit back and ride the great pitching they've gotten this year, which is someting that has been missing over the last few seasons.

And I won't pretend to be angry that they went out and did something about the rotation this past offseason, as well as the offense. It's just that the offensive moves didn't quite workout as well as the pitching moves did.

Getting back to Philadelphia, though, it's hard not to say that they are now the favorites in at least the National League. The Phillies were able to keep young right-hander J.A. Happ in dealing for Lee, unlike they would have been able to do in acquiring Roy Halladay from Toronto.

Lee, the '08 A.L. Cy Young Award winner, is having another great season, though his record is just 7-9. However, Lee has posted a 3.14 ERA and walked only 33 batters in 152 innings pitched, though he has gotten no support from the meager Indians offense.

With a solid three of Cole Hamels, J.A. Happ, and now Cliff Lee, on the front end of their rotation, and Brad Lidge coming back into form, the Phils' should be expected to be in the playoff hunt come October with a chance to repeat.

Of course, they also have an offense that may be better than it was last season with the addition of Raul Ibanez, who's in the midst of a career year at age 37, and Jimmy Rollins is finally hitting in front of Shane Victorino. Philly's 3-4-5 of Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Ibanez is as good as any I've ever seen.

It's gonna be tough for anyone to knock the champs from their throne come playoff time.

Joe Flacco or Matt Ryan: Take Your Pick

Last season something happened in the NFL that just about never happpens: Not one, but two rookie quarterbacks led their respective teams to the playoffs. Matt Ryan with the Atlanta Falcons and Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens.

And one, Flacco, won two games for his Ravens. A first for any rookie QB in the NFL. Matt Ryan went on to win the Associated Press '08 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. So with the NFL season on the horizon I decided to compare the two quarterbacks and tell you which one will have the better 2009 season.

Flacco had a great rookie season in 2008 throwing for 2,971 yards and 14 touchdowns, with a Passer Rating of 80.3. All of these are respectable numbers when you consider not only was Flacco a rookie, but he also played behind one of the best defenses in the NFL, so he didn't have to put up Peyton Manning or Tom Brady-like numbers to be successful.

Look for the Ravens to repeat the formula they used last season and let their defense lead them while relying on a strong running game to take pressure off of the young Flacco. At the same time, though, "Joe Cool" has shown he can handle the pressure of the position, so look for the Ravens to open up the playbook offensively and give Flacco more freedom with the play-calling. Personally I believe Flacco is ready to take the leadership role on the offense already.

One thing Baltimore will have to adjust to will be the abscence of their ex-defensive coordinator, Rex Ryan, who has moved on to greener pastures as the new head coach of the New York Jets.

Ryan also took with him to New York linebacker Bart Scott, a key cog in the Ravens' defensive machine the past few seasons. With Ray Lewis re-signed, but a year older, the Ravens offense, especially Flacco, may have to step up this season if they wish to go far again. Their defense will win them some games as usual, but the offense must step up.

Matt Ryan also looks to improve on a rookie season for his Falcons that saw them win 11 games and make the playoffs for the first time since 2004. Ryan threw for 3,440 yards and 16 touchdowns while throwing only 11 interceptions. He also had a passer rating of 87.7. What else can you say about the expectations for "Matty Ice?"

The offense should once again be potent with Ryan a year more experienced, and Roddy White and Michael Turner back and ready to explode. I would also leave out Jerious Norwood, who is expected to get even more touches this season, at my own own peril.

But without a doubt the biggest addition to the Falcons offense will be tight end Tony Gonzalez, who should help out both the running and passing games. Sure the defense may still have some questions, but the Falcons' offense will be as potent as any team in the league, let alone our own division.

And if you score 30-plus points every game, then you don't have to worry too much about the defense. Perhaps they'll use the formula that won the St. Louis Rams a Super Bowl in 1999.

The Falcons could win fewer games this season and still be a better team due to their difficult schedule. However, I look for Ryan to have a monster season as he, too, is allowed to open up the playbook, especially with the addition of Gonzalez. The Ravens will struggle while the Falcons will make the playoffs again. Advantage-Matt Ryan.

Pete Rose Lifetime Ban Lifted?

Word on the street is that MLB Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig is considering lifting the lifetime ban from baseball on Pete Rose.

According to a report in the New York Daily News, Bud Selig is "seriously considering" reinstatement for one Peter Edward Rose. This decision comes almost 20 years after the all-time hit king was banned from baseball for betting on the sport.

The report goes on to mention Hank Aaron, who has been vocally supportive of Rose, as a good indicator of Selig's decision to reinstate Rose. Aaron reiterated his feelings for Rose's reinstatement at this past weekend's Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Personally I feel that Rose should have already been in the Hall of Fame and if Bud Selig weren't so stupid he would have fixed this problem years ago along with all the other problems that are plaguing Major League Baseball.

It doesn't make any sense that the man who had more hits than anyone else in the game, by a wide margin, is not in the Hall. Would the all-time points leader in the NBA or the leading rusher in the NFL not be in their respective Halls of Fame?

It has been almost 20 years and nothing has changed except the fact that Rose now at least actually admits to gambling on baseball and his own teams. That's a start and it's good enough for me. Let the man in the Hall of Fame, Bud.

R.I.P. Vernon "The Viper" Forrest

Former professional boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in an attempted carjacking in Atlanta on Saturday night.

Forrest, an Augusta, Georgia native and Atlanta resident, was a three-time champion in two different weight classes.

Forrest was shot seven or eight times as he chased at least two men who had tried to steal his car as he put air in his tires at a gas station in Atlanta on Saturday night. He also had a gun and apparently chased the suspects, before he was gunned down.

Forrest (41-3, 29 KOs), was a 1992 U.S. Olympian and was a former two-time welterweight and junior middleweight champion.

He is best known for his two decision victories against Shane Mosley in 2002, the first of which handed Mosley his first professional loss. Mosley was widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer in thw world at the time.

Vernon was also known for his work with charity with his involvement in Destiny's Child, a group home that provides support and guidance for mentally challenged adults. He was also involved with many other charitable organizations during his boxing career.

With Alexis Arguello and Arturo Gatti before him, this now makes three great boxing champions that have died in July. Truly a sad day, and month, for the Sweet Science.

Vernon Forrest, 38, a true Georgia boxing great, will be missed.

I Believe The Ball Coach

In case you haven't heard yet, Steve Spurrier was the lone wolf that didn't vote for Tim Tebow as the 1st Team quarterback on the All-SEC preseason team, making Tebow a unanimous choice.

Instead Spurrier said his director of football operations filled out the ballot for him, brought it in to him, and Spurrier said he glanced at it, signed off on it, and then realized his mistake after all the news about it.

At the SEC Media Days on Friday Spurrier said he takes full responsibility for it, adding "I'm embarrassed about it, I feel badly about it ... I apologize to Tim Tebow."

The Ball Coach went on to say he believes Tebow is not only the top QB in the SEC, but the best in the country as well.

In an effort to further close the matter, Spurrier went as far as to contact SEC associate commissioner Charles Bloom to tell him he made a mistake in his original ballot. He asked Bloom if he could change his selection of quarterback to Tim Tebow and Bloom obliged. So all is now right in the world, Gator fans as Tebow is now a unanimous 1st Team All-SEC quarterback.

But, to be honest, I really believe Steve Spurrier when he says he let his director of football operations fill out the ballot.

Think about it. A coach like Spurrier has been filling out things like this for years, and he's probably tired of all those little, unimportant things that get in the way of winning ball games. So, he let someone else do it and you know he's not the only coach to do so. So lay off everybody because those things really don't matter anyway.

Soccer Is Cool: I'm Finally Hooked

Last night I experienced my first-ever live soccer event as A.C. Milan (Italy) took on Club America (Mexico) at the Georgia Dome as part of the World Soccer Challenge. I realized that I am now a big soccer fan and I’m here to recruit as many folks as I can get to join me.
If you’ve ever seen hockey live, then you’ll have somewhat of a feel for what a soccer game with two top clubs feels like.
I’ll be honest when I say that I was expecting maybe 25,000 fans to attend the game at the Georgia Dome, which holds 72,000, so my brother Michael and I were pretty shocked when we saw the crowds gathered at the ticket lines. By the way Mike, thanks for the ticket, bro. And we were even more shocked when we heard the final attendance announced at 50,000-plus.
What also helped to make the event exciting was the fact that we saw a total of three goals scored as Club America defeated A.C. Milan 2-1. The Mariachi band that serenaded Club America from the upper deck after halftime was also quite cool to see.
It was also really cool to see the fans, who were decidedly in favor of Club America, cheer for their team when they scored, but also for Milan when they scored their goal to tie the game late in the second half.
It was clear to me that the fans were truly fans of the Beautiful Game and were just thrilled to have the opportunity to see a game of this caliber, regardless of whether or not their team was victorious. Of course, Club America winning late in thrilling fashion was just the capper for me, as well as 50,000 other screaming soccer fans in Atlanta.
Ronaldinho of A.C. Milan also helped to entertain us as we saw several great dribbles and passes from him, as well as accurate corner kicks from one of the greatest players in the world. Seeing him do his patented Samba with the ball, and through and around defenders, was one of the coolest things I’ve seen in sports and something I’ll never forget.
So here’s to you soccer, or futbol, either way is cool with me, but I can’t wait to catch the next Team USA game whenever that may be. I also can’t wait for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Maybe some of us here in the States will be pleasantly surprised, at least that’s what I’ll be hoping for.

U.S.A. Soccer: Contender or Not?

With team U.S.A.'s recent performances against Spain and Brazil, it's easy for me to get excited about the upcoming 2010 World Cup in South Africa. I can't remember the last time I actually cared about U.S. soccer, but I do now.

For me personally, a big part of that has nothing at all to do with the game itself, but another game: FIFA Soccer by EA Sports. I have learned more from that game than I have from watching years of soccer games. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about The Beautiful Game.

But to get back to my first question, is the United States finally a contender for the 2010 World Cup? My answer: Of course they are. They've already beaten the number one team in the world (Spain) in a FIFA sanctioned event, and nearly came close to beating another in Brazil as well.

No one can tell me that the team didn't gain a huge boost of confidence from those two games, and I believe that it absolutely will carry over to the World Cup.

On what do I base this theory?, you might ask. Well, nothing scientific, but I've seen enough upsets and rallies in sports to know when something great is taking shape, and I firmly believe in U.S. soccer this time. One thing I can say for sure that we can expect to see alot of in South Africa next year, and that is Jozy Altidore.

The kid isn't even 20-years-old yet and he's already a beast. Did you see him shield off those little Spanish players to make that first goal against Spain a few weeks back? Can't wait to see more of this young man on the brightest stage.

Jozy is a surefire superstar in the making and possibly the first American soccer star we've ever had. I'm just glad we have someone like him on our side this time around. Great players seize the opportunity on the biggest stages and that's exactly what I expect Jozy to do come 2010.

So get on the bandwagon now folks because I'm telling you, the U.S. is gonna make a run at this thing and I hope you all are on board with me leading the cheers for the U.S.A.

Which 90's MLB Players are Worthy of the Hall?

It's hard to think about the 1990's in baseball and not think immediately about steroids. The two are forever linked together these days like Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, but not in a good way. And it's even more difficult to try and pick out those few players who are clean.

Moreover, is there really any way that we can be sure that those players are clean? The only way is for each person to make up their own minds individually, which is what I'm prepared to do now.

With this in my head I decided to make a list of the players from the 1990's that I believe are clean and, therefore, should make it to the Hall of Fame one day. It's hard to pick through all of the players and come up with the clean ones, so first I made a list of all of those players who I know(my opinion) were abusing performance enhancing drugs. Again, this list is tentative and subject to change so check back with us often for updates to the lists.

Right off the bat we know of several players who have been caught so we can already put them on the list. Then, there are those who have either proclaimed their innocence so much that they draw attention to themselves, or those who have remained unbelievably quiet on the topic. Either way we know they're guilty.

Some of these players include A-Rod, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmiero, Miguel Tejada, Albert Belle, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Jim Thome, Juan Gonzalez, Brady Anderson, Gary Sheffield and many, many others.

So with the cheaters out of the way I now have a small list of those great players of the 90's that are clean and should make it into the Hall of Fame. These players are Derek Jeter, Greg Maddux, Trevor Hoffman, Tom Glavine, Ken Griffey, Mariano Rivera, Chipper Jones and John Smoltz. Again, the list is small and that's no accident, though I'm sure I'm missing a few obvious ones.

And oh yeah, I know he played in the 80's and definitely didn't use steroids, but voters please, for the love of God, put Dale Murphy in the Hall. He deserves it as much as any player to ever have played the game.

I'm sure there are others that I've missed on both lists so be sure to let me know in the comments section if I have any glaring omissions. And be sure to check back with us over the course of the baseball season as we will have more steroids talk and accusations.

Cink Finally Delivers A Major

In case you didn't hear, Tom Watson missed becoming the oldest winner on the PGA tour in almost 100 years, as well as the oldest to ever win a major, by eight feet. That's what he had left for a par on the 18th hole and the win.

Instead he bogeyed, played a 4-hole playoff with Stewart Cink, and lost the Open Championship. Still, Watson has nothing to be ashamed of. He was playing against guys that were less than half his age in some cases. He proved that the game of golf will never pass you by as long as you keep trying and working hard, no matter how old you are.

And how about the Georgia Tech alum and Atlanta resident Stewart Cink. The 1997 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year finally was able to conquer a major field and win his first ever Claret Jug as well as his first ever major championship.

And for anyone who tries to say that this win is somehow tainted or that it should have gone to Watson, I say that you have no idea what you're talking about. Do you think Tiger lost any sleep after taking away the U.S. Open championship from Rocco Mediate last year at Torrey Pines? No, he did not. So enjoy it Stewart and don't let anyone knock you off of your high horse.

This is Max and I'm Pissed

You probably know by now that the Open Championship is not being shown in HD by TNT. And tomorrow when you settle in to watch the spectacular scenery on the Scottish coast on ABC it won't be in HD either. What is this 1999? Nope, welcome to the joys of government control. The BBC has all of the rights to the Open. That means TNT and ABC get their feed from the BBC. Normally, it's not a problem picking up a feed from a foreign broadcaster, think of the World Cup. But, like quality dental work, our friends in the UK can't get the Open in HD. Because this is an event of national importance it has to be shown on over the air TV in England. That means the BBC. Since they are government subsidized they have no incentive to broadcast in HD. Imagine if CBS decided that the Masters should go back to SD. That's what happens when government gets their hands on something. Whoooo, government health, I can't wait to buy a new GM car, yay Obama.

Sports In The Key of MJ

There have been plenty of athletes, teams, and moments in the world of sports of which Michael Jackson would have been a fan. So with that in mind and to honor the music of the King of Pop, whether or not he was a sports fan, I present to you some memorable sports moments, athletes, and teams that remind me of my favorite MJ songs.

I did the best I could with this one so try to enjoy it even if you weren't a Michael Jackson fan because I'm pretty sure everyone at one point in time was a fan of his.

Michael Jordan & Dominique Wilkins (Jam)-Jordan did the video for the song with MJ so I couldn't leave him off of the list, but it mainly reminds me of The Human Highlight Film posterizing opponents left and right.

Chad Ochocinco & Ron Artest (Wanna Be Startin' Something)-There are tons of guys I could have put for this one, but these two always seem to be in trouble for some reason.

Ed Reed & Troy Polamalu (Dangerous)-Again, a lot of guys I could have used, including UGA's own Thomas Davis, but no one wants to meet either of these two coming over the middle.

Matt Ryan (P.Y.T. Pretty Young Thing)- I always wanted a quarterback just like you, and now the Falcons finally have one. Such a pretty, young, TALENTED thing.

Maria Sharapova (The Way You Make Me Feel)- One of the few reasons I even watch tennis. She knocks me off of my feet, she really turns me on. My lonely days are good.

1980 U.S. Hockey Team (Remember the Time)-Do you remember? At the park, on the beach, you and me. In Spain. Where were you when the U.S defeated the mighty Russians?

Jose Canseco (Man In The Mirror)-Of all the playeres who have been brought up in the steroids era, Canseco is the only one who started with himself and told the truth about steroids and can now look at himself in the mirror.

WNBA & MLS (They Don't Care About Us)- Even David Beckham coming across the pond couldn't help out soccer in the U.S., and we all know about the WNBA. Enough said. There are some things that even Americans won't watch.

Steroid Users (Human Nature)- When your kids ask why some players had to cheat and use steroids to get ahead in baseball, just tell 'em that it's Human Nature.

Stephon Marbury (Smooth Criminal)-New York Knicks, you've been hit by, you've been struck by, a smooth criminal. Marbury was making $20 million this past season sitting on the bench for the Knicks before his trade to Boston. D'Antoni are you okay, will you tell us that you're okay, after that highway robbery.

Phil Jackson (Don't Stop Til You Get Enough)-What a way to cap a legendary coaching career by capturing your 10th championship and passing Red Auerbach in the process. But, that's not all for the Zen Master. He's announced he's coming back for number eleven next season. Keep on, Phil, and don't stop til you get enough!

I Miss the Bullpen Cart

Remember how cool it was to see relief pitchers coming to the mound being driven by a golf cart with a team's logo on it? Why did this part of baseball ever end? I'll bet it had something to do with the groundskeepers at the stadiums always complaining about tire tracks on his finely manicured outfield.

One of the truely unique events in all of sports was watching a reliever come out of the bullpen in those carts while the crowd cheered either the player, the cart, or both. The demise of the bullpen car is one that doesn't seem to have bothered anyone, especially the groundscrews, but I believe we're missing out on a piece of baseball history and fun.

The bullpen ere began in MLB around 1950 when the Cleveland Indians brought out a car described in a local paper as "a little red auto" to bring relievers from the bullpen to the pitcher's mound. In 1951 at Comiskey Park in Chicago, White Sox reliever Marv Rotblatt became the first pitcher to use a cart in Chicago, which inspired a New York sports writer to write, "Chicago is going bush. Just like Cleveland." I'm sure that N.Y. writer was being totally objective as well. I mean an angry N.Y. sports writer? I don't buy it!

The bullpen car hit is zenith in the 1970's when most teams introduced the giant baseball around the cart with the team's logo on its side. Still other teams went in a different way using motorcycles, Datsun trucks and even a Chrylser LeBaron as their teams car.

Perhaps the coolest of all is what the White Sox did in the 50's. They used different carts for the home and visiting teams. The visiting team had to use a black Cadillac, supplied by a local funeral home, as their bullpen car. The bullpen car era officially ended at the close of the 1995 season when the Brewers, who used a Harley-Davidson with a sidecar for the pitcher to sit in, became the last team to stop using the little car.

While we may not be able to see them in MLB anymore, the bullpen car still exists in Japan where it is quite popular. Who knows, maybe one day some team will decide to bring back the bullpen carts. Until then, we still have the memories of seeing grown men being driven no more than 100 yards to the mound to get dropped off like a kid at the bus stop. Classic.

Urban Meyer and the Notre Dame rumors

Urban Meyer, or Corch Meyers if you’re the esteemed Democratic Congresswoman from Florida, came out this week and emphatically said he will never go to Notre Dame. If you believe that I have a bottle of Tim Tebow’s sweat that will cure cancer to sell you. Paul Finebaum, Saban ass kisser extraordinaire, caused quite a stir last week with his article about Meyer leaving Albert for Touchdown Jesus. He coached there under Lou Holtz, he’s from the Midwest, it’s his dream job, he’s named after a pope, blah, blah, blah. These are the usual reasons that come up when Meyer and Notre Dame are mentioned.
All that aside, you have to wonder why he would ever leave the fertile recruiting grounds of Florida. Florida State and Miami are shells of their former selves. Yeah, South Florida may be a team on the come but they are a long way from reaching the powerhouse status of the Gators. He came into the SEC with the spread offense and shut up the naysayers (including me) who said SEC defenses were too big and fast for it to work. And who in their right mind would leave the warm and sunny winters of Gainesville for South Bend? Urban will.
He revived a Florida program that stagnated under the leadership of Ron Zook (somehow even he was 2-1 against UGA). The Zooker left a full cupboard of talented football players that never would have won the BCS trophy with Mr. Intensity at the helm. Urban took that team to the top and recruited a once in a generation type player in Tim Tebow. Now the Gators enter 2009 as the prohibitive favorites in Tebow’s senior year. If they win it, that will be three in four years. His name will be mentioned with the all time greats, Bryant, Rockne, Hayes, etc. But no matter how much he wins he will always be second in Gator hearts to the Ole Ball Coach. The former Gator quarterback built the formerly mediocre program into the perennial championship contender it is today. Meyer can never compete with his legacy.
He came to the mighty SEC with his “gimmick” offense and has dominated like no one since the legendary Bear. Where’s the next challenge? In South Bend, turning around the most storied program in college football history. Notre Dame has fallen on such hard times that their biggest “victory” the last few years was a last second loss to USC. There have been blowout losses in the regular season, in bowl games, losses to bottom feeders in the regular season and the end of their 43 game winning streak against Navy. Crewcut Charlie Weis is not the coach to restore the Irish to their former glory. He may have amassed enough talent to win 9, maybe even 10, games against a soft schedule this year. If they do it will be off to another BCS game and another blow out at the hands of the second best team from the SEC, Big 12 or Big 10. That may be enough to buy him another year as coach but the administration will be going behind the scenes to gauge Meyer’s interest.
Sure it will cost them plenty to buy out the ridiculous contract they gave Weis halfway through his first season. In these economic times it may not be prudent to pay off Crewcut Charlie and give Urban the kind of contract he will demand, but they are one of the few schools that have the resources to do it. If Weis can’t take them back to the elite they know there is one coach who can. Urban Meyer can and will it’s just a matter of time.

What's Up With MLB Players' Pants?

I can't stand it when guys like Manny Ramirez, Barry Bonds and countless others wear their pants stretched over the bottom of their shoes. It's looks ridiculous.
And for that matter what happened to the leggins that players wore with their pants pulled up their knee? 'Now that's a look you can set your watch to'...to quote Grandpa Simpson.
Believe it or not the 2002-'06 MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement actually includes a section on uniform regulations, including pant length. According the MLB Hall of Fame website the CBA has "no fewer than seven regulations regarding pants, limiting the pant length to be no lower than the top of the shoe heel and discouraging the baggy pant look."
It makes you wonder how all of these guys are getting away with wearing their pants all baggy and gangsta-like and no one has heard a word from Bud Selig. But if getting away with wearing baggy pants is the least of what players are getting away with, then I guess Bud is happy. Sadly, though, that's not the truth.
By the way: Am I the only one that was glad to see that Barry Bonds didn't get a job? Just wondering. Hopefully no teams will get desperate at the trade deadline and go after him.
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