Benson may have been targeted by Texas cops
May 7, 2008
Reports are conflicting, but there is strong evidence that Cedric Benson may have been the target of overzealous Texas police. Eyewitnesses report problems every time Benson used his 30-foot boat. Police frequently stopped him for inspections. Read more
Bulls court Suns’ skipper D’Antoni
May 7, 2008
ESPN: At the start of the 2007-08 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls were considered a strong contender for the Eastern Conference crown.
However, the season turned out to be a disaster. Coach Scott Skiles lost his job in December; several of the young players regressed; and the Bulls ended up in the lottery. Now they stand at one of the most important crossroads in their franchise’s history.
Chicago already has interviewed several coaching candidates, and signs are pointing to a possible marriage with Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni.
Read more of Chad Ford’s report here…
U. of I. football star Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint
May 6, 2008
University of Illinois star running back Rashard Mendenhall — who was just drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers — was robbed at gunpoint early Monday along the South Side lakefront, sources said. Read more
Bears RB Benson Arrested
May 5, 2008
Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers.
Benson faces charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest after the incident Saturday night on Lake Travis, Travis County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Roger Wade said.
Benson was released from jail early Sunday on a $14,500 bond. The charges are class B misdemeanors, each punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine. A call to Benson’s agent was not immediately returned.
Read the whole story here
Pacman Jones and Big D: A Match Made in…
May 4, 2008
… well, probably a strip club.
From Jason Whitlock’s 10 Truths: “Many of you are probably outraged that a loser like Pacman Jones is going to be brought back into the NFL. He’s been arrested or questioned by police a half dozen times during his brief NFL career. Read more
College Football: Illinois, Ohio St., Michigan
May 2, 2008
Some love for the Buckeyes and the Illini, and some harsh reality for our mutual rival Michigan:
Excerpt: “llinois. The story is that dynamic quarterback Juice Williams struggled this spring. The reality is that Illinois is going to be scary good on defense with an influx of developing young players. No team in the Big Ten will have a better front four or secondary, and if young linebackers Martez Wilson and Ian Thomas learn quickly, Illinois won’t be far from another significant jump.”
Read the article here:
Hoodlums and Thugs and Winning by Charlie Weis
May 2, 2008
Hmmm… Charlie wins three games and scapegoats kids he never recruited. How about focusing on the field, coach? Leave the extra commentary to those who, well, have actually done something.
See Charlie’s comments below:
From Deadspin.com: One thing that was brought up on the Best Damn Sports Show last night prior to Will’s segment was a quote made last week from Notre Damehead coach Charlie Weis. Weis was speaking at a Gettysburg Notre Dame Alumni event and made this comment in regard to ND’s losing record last season; “I could get hoodlums and thugs and win tomorrow. I won’t do it that way.” –Charlie Weis
