Unique Coaching Strategy: Food

Illinois football is headed in a different direction, and head coach Tim Beckman is setting the tone in the form of breakfast. The name of the game is simple: The individuals that follow the expected protocol get delicious morning food; those that don’t, well, it’s porridge time.This courtesy of the Chicago Tribune.Those who followed the rules, arriving at classes 10 minutes early and never missing a rep during winter workouts, were treated to steak and eggs at the “All-In Banquet.” ... More

Colts Will Release Peyton Manning

In news that nobody finds to be shocking, ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that the Indianapolis Colts will release Peyton Manning.An official announcement of the release will be made sometime tomorrow during a team press conference that both Manning and owner Jim Irsay will be in attendance for.Manning’s career began 14-years ago when the Colts selected him #1 overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. Manning would play every single game until the start of this past season, when neck surgery cost ... More

Giants Manningham: “Um, thank you Coach Belichick.”

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham was asked during Monday night’s Super Bowl XLVI DVD what his reaction was when he heard Patriots head coach Bill Belichick tell his defense to allow Manningham to beat them on the Giants final drive.“Um, thank you. That’s all,” Manningham said per the Newark Star-Ledger. “Thank you. I appreciate it. I was just trying to go out there and make a play. I don’t really have too much to say.”“I know what I can do, I know what ... More

Seahawks Marshawn Lynch Million Dollar Contract

In an anticipated move, the ‘Hawks have locked up their Skittles-loving superstar.Per multiple reports, the Seahawks signed running back Marshawn Lynch to a four-year, $32 million contract on Sunday.The deal also includes $18 million in guarantees.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the financial details were agreed to a month ago, but wasn’t signed off on by Lynch until today.GM John Schneider, in a brief statement, confirmed the move.“We are excited to keep Marshawn as a part of ... More

Cubs Might Start Winning?

It didn’t take long for Theo Epstein to lay down the law. At the Cubs Convention yesterday he stated, “ The organization would no longer tolerate players who enjoy the nightlife at the expense of getting a good night’s sleep.”This is somewhat mind-blowing to me seeing what events took place during his last year in Boston, where players were boozing, ordering fast food, and playing video games during their off days.Epstein would go on to say, “It’s been a factor in ruining ... More

Chance Dodgers Bat Boy On Field!

There's a chance -- albeit a small one -- that current Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy Francisco Herrera walks onto the field as a professional sometime in the future.No, this isn't the plotline for Rookie of the Year 2 (nor is there a Rookie of the Year 2 coming to theatres any time soon). But according to ESPN.com, Herrera received an invite to the Dodgers' open tryout in Glendale, Ariz., which was held on Thursday."We've signed guys out of our tryout camp every year," said Dodgers ... More