Chuck Carlton, Dallas Morning News: The war of words between Texas A&M's Mike Sherman and Texas Tech's Mike Leach involving former Aggie quarterback Stephen McGee continued. Sherman: "There is nothing Mike Leach could ever say that would offend me. I do find it unfortunate, however, that a college coach feels the need to question the handling of a player by a staff particularly without any knowledge of the facts or the extent of a player's injury. It is equally bothersome that a football coach would question the draft status of a player. This doesn't make any sense to me."
Vince Grippi, Spokesman-Review: Washington and Washington State administrators are trash-talking after a bill to renovate Husky Stadium failed in the legislature. Husky athletic director Scott Woodard said Cougar fans who protested against the bill are partially to blame for it failing to pass. "The most disappointing thing about it is that [WSU president] Elson Floyd and [WSU athletic director] Jim Sterk didn't do anything to try to contain that little group of Cougars that were out there doing that. It was a shame that they didn't show leadership or courage to curtail something like that."
Jon Nyatawa, Omaha World-Herald: Former Nebraska linebacker Cody Glenn is backtracking on his story that he was suspended last fall for selling tickets, but did not disclose the reason. One of his new bosses, Washington Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato, said on Sunday the suspension was ticket-related, which would be an NCAA violation. "That was for the ticket sales," Cerrato said. "You know what? Our scouts do a good job with all the information we get. I talked to their people down there, and we felt comfortable with everything."
Brian Christopherson, Lincoln Journal Star: Former Duke guard Greg Paulus, looking for a home to play quarterback, is tentatively scheduled to visit Nebraska this weekend, possibly as early as Thursday.
Paul Finebaum, Mobile Press-Register: If Nick Saban wins, fans won't care what he says or does. But for the second time in recent weeks, the Alabama coach sprayed his flock with friendly fire.
Ian R. Rapoport, Birmingham News: What has Saban been saying to Crimson Tide fans?
Stu Durando, St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Illinois' Ron Zook says he's on Twitter for one reason: recruiting.
Mitch Sherman, Omaha World-Herald: Former Nebraska quarterback Patrick Witt is transferring to Yale.
Brett McMurphy, Tampa Tribune: Specialty license plates are popular in Florida, with plates supporting the Florida Gators topping the list. Florida State is second, Miami 15th, Central Florida 40th and South Florida 41st.
Paul Buker, Oregonian: Oregon State didn't have a player who was a five-star recruit, but the Beavers had seven players selected in the NFL draft.
Angelique S. Chengelis, Detroit News: Why is Michigan about to schedule a game against Massachusetts? Money.
Mike Hlas, Cedar Rapids Gazette: At least some Big Ten teams are unafraid of challenges.
Desmond Conner, Hartford Courant: Former Notre Dame quarterback Zach Frazer has been named the starter at Connecticut.
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star: Faculty representatives have come out against an expansion of the season.
Randy Kennedy and Josh Bean, Mobile Press-Register: Auburn assistant coaches made a splash Monday in Mobile, showing at several high schools in a stretch limo.
Michael Rothstein, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Thanks to a mistake by ESPN, Notre Dame magically gained a player in the NFL draft.
Chris Dufresne, Los Angeles Times: The rites (and wrongs) of spring football.
Jeff Lockridge, Daily News Journal: Tennessee defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin recently underwent back surgery and was back at work on Monday despite being told by doctors to take a week off.
Leila Fujimori, Honolulu Advertiser: Hawaii reserve quarterback Bryce Kalauokaaea was charged with first-degree terroristic threatening and fourth-degree criminal property damage after allegedly threatening his pregnant girlfriend with a knife.
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Blocking your rival from expanding their stadium takes hatred to whole new level.
Posted by: bevo | April 29, 2009 at 06:08 AM