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Boise State’s Billy Winn; A Win Winn Situation For The Cleveland Browns
Billy Winn was the second player from the Boise State defensive squad this year to be chosen in the NFL draft. He was taken in the sixth round. Winn first took center stage and national attention by throwing Oregon State’s LaGarette … Continue reading
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Chicago Bears’ Newest Teddy Bear – Shea McClellin; Warm, Cute, Cuddly, Tough, Agressive, Smart
The Chicago Bears picked Shea McClellin in the first round of the NFL draft and 19th overall. He is the embodiment of Boise State Football; tough, aggressive, and smart. He came to Boise State from small near-by Marsing High School. No … Continue reading
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers; When You Picked Doug Martin, You Picked Good
Perhaps Doug Martin was one of the most underrated running backs in college football the last two years. There were two reasons: Kellen Moore and Boise State. Moore’s record-breaking career as a passing and winning quarterback could not possibly be over-looked. Boise State’s record is somehow … Continue reading
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Detroit, Take Good Care Of Kellen Moore And He’ll Take Good Care of Detroit
The Kellen Moore era is over at Boise State. He was undrafted, but quickly signed by the Detroit Lions after the final round of NFL draft and before the Radio City Music Hall lights had cooled. To this day it baffles fans why Moore was not nabbed … Continue reading
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Lavender Is A ‘Gay’?
Recently Ohio State head football coach, Urban Meyer, issued an apology to a homosexual campus group. They alleged that Meyer promoted homophobia by requiring some of his players to wear lavender jerseys for not working hard during training. It seems … Continue reading
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If You Succeed Don’t Act Surprised
I recall viewing an old high school game film of famed basketball player Jerry Lucas sinking a twenty-five foot jump shot at the buzzer to win a tournament game. He was expressionless. He seemed almost embarrassed at the attention. He acted … Continue reading
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Is The Super Bowl Just Another Game, But With A Boring Half Time?
Maybe it’s about time to put an end to the Super Bowl half time performance. This year’s was boring beyond comprehension. It was weird and flat. There was sparkle, glitter, and glitz, but no sizzle, no good songs. You call … Continue reading
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Super Bowl Personal Tragedy Stories Add Meaning To Life
Every football player in the Super Bowl has a tragic story or background. They have all had to overcome adversity. This makes the game much more meaningful and human. These are real people; just like me and you, but have … Continue reading
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Requiem for Joe Paterno
At one time no one said anything bad about Joe Paterno. Within the last few months people could find little good to say about him. With Joe Paterno dead all his supporters can now come out of the woodwork. Allow me … Continue reading
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Penn State: Who Didn’t Report?
Adventures from Rode Apple Junction Jocko Nozowski, the head football coach at Rode Apple Junction High School, stormed into the Jittery Goat Cafe. He ordered a milk shake and three burgers. “Eating light today, what’s the problem, Jocko?” Clem said. “I … Continue reading
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