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Eric LeGrand Finally Moves Home 944 Days After Being Paralyzed

Chris Partlow — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:59:59 +0000

Eric LeGrand continues to be a source of incredible motivation for many people, paralyzed and not. The latest in the LeGrand story is a heartwarming moment in which Eric is finally able to move home and out of a hospital nearly three years after a tackle which left him paralyzed. LeGrand moved into a nearly $400,000 home which was specially made for him and was paid for by the generosity of the contractors and donations to his Believe Foundation paying the bill.

According to NJ.com:

The technology that makes this possible is astounding. LeGrand uses his tongue to select the door he wants to open from a list on his wheelchair computer, and when he makes his choice, the chair works like a big remote control. It sends an infrared beam to a sensor on the door, which activates the automatic opener.

His three-room suite on the second floor is also equipped with aluminum tracks that will allow his mother, Karen, or an assistant to lift LeGrand from his bed and move him to the shower, or from his TV area to a therapy area.

Enjoy the video which features one of the best smiles around.

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Johnny Manziel’s First Pitch Makes Baseball Look Easy

Andrew Conway — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:31 +0000

Johnny Manziel has been a high profile, polarizing figure over the last year and a half. Johnny Football is the first freshman to have won the Heisman Trophy, he takes notorious trips to Las Vegas, gives personal advice to fellow collegiate athletes, gets several thousand dollar sideline seats to NBA basketball games, and dates hot women who hold trophy/jugs with their names on it. Outside of that, he is a ridiculously good athlete known to extend any broken football play to the point that it looks like it was written up that way. He also just threw out one of the better first-pitches to a baseball game that I’ve ever seen (I’d also like to take this time to give Mark Kotsay some credit for the catch). Take a look:

Sometimes in life, people are just better than you.

(Yahoo, SB Nation, In The Neutral Zone)

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LSU Inside-The-Park Home Run Culminates In Full Flip At The Plate

Chris Partlow — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:35:25 +0000

The above is the only way moving forward that inside the park home runs should be allowed to end. Raph Rhymes of LSU hit his first inside-the-park homerun since t-ball during No. 3 LSU’s win over No. 14 Ole Miss 7-1 this week and the collision at the plate was as solid as it gets. The video shows how Rhymes was flipped as he ran into catcher Stuart Turner who was blocking the plate.

Following the game Raph spoke about the flip:

“I tell you, I will never do that again,” Rhymes said. “I didn’t know where I was until I landed. I got up, and I felt all right.”

[The Big Lead]

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Year Of The College Quarterback: 20 To Watch in 2013

Sean Shearier — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:10:30 +0000

#1.) A.J. McCarron/ Alabama/ 6’4″, 210 : (25-2) as a starter for the Crimson Tide and with athletes all-around once again, look out for McCarron to have another great season as the SEC’s most polished passer. McCarron has the ability to make most throws, but his mechanically polished game and has natural leadership skills are going to drive scouts crazy.

2.) Johnny Manziel/ Texas A&M/ 6’1″, 200: Faster than lightning and with great zip on his ball, Manziel returns in my opinion as the frontrunner for the Heisman trophy once again; if he can keep his focus and off the field antics to a minimum.

3.) Teddy Bridgewater/ Louisville/ 6’3″, 218: Tougher than nails, a cannon for an arm and with great mobility, Bridgewater could be the nations best QB period, after what I witnessed during the Sugar Bowl. Bridgewater has great size and is extremely accurate with his fluid throwing motion.

4.) Aaron Murray/ Georgia/ 6’1″, 210: Probably my personal favorite of the bunch due to his small stature and cannon arm. Murray has the leadership skills and experience to take the Bulldogs back to the SEC Championship game as he anticipates throws and has outstanding pocket presence. So far has 95 career TD passes.

5.) Tajh Boyd/ Clemson/ 6’1″, 225: Could have been a high draft pick, but opted to stay in school. Another dual threat guy accounted for 46 TDs this past season while leading the Tigers to an (11-2) record. Will be fun to watch with WR Sammy Watkins in 2013.

6.) Braxton Miller/ Ohio State/ 6’2″, 210: Is an athletic specimen that still needs time to develop as a passer. Bottom line: A (12-0) record last year proves that he will be a major threat in the Big Ten and beyond under the ruthless command of head coach Urban Meyer. In 2012 he accounted for over 1,200 yards and 13 TDs on the ground.

7.) Marcus Mariota/ Oregon/ 6’4″, 196: Super fluid, it will be interesting to see how the coaching departure of Jim Kelly effects his play. Because of his natural athleticism he should make transition nicely however, and could emerge as a eventual Heisman contender if Oregon picks up where they left off.

8.) Casey Pachall/ TCU/ 6’5″, 225: After he was canned last season due to problems with alcohol, Pachall will ride his 6’5″ frame back into the spotlight as he has the skill set to be a solidified first round pick with his ability to move around in the pocket. Before getting the boot he compiled ridiculous stats. (10 touchdowns to 1 interception for 948 yards) as the Horned Frogs went (4-0) while he was the starter in 2012.

9.) Kevin Hogan/ Stanford/ 6’4″, 225: Fits the mold of a pro quarterback to the tee at 6’4″, 225, Hogan should get even better this season, as he is young and still developing. Could potentially be a top 10 pick someday, if everything goes his way and he works hard. The huge upside he is only a redshirt sophomore this coming in 2013.

10.) Bryn Renner/ North Carolina/ 6’3″, 215: Coming back for his senior season, Renner led North Carolina to an (8-4) record while posting a 150.o passer rating. Could start for any program in the country as he has the size and arm to get it done. He just happens to be on North Carolina.

11.) Jeff Driskel/ Florida/6’4″, 237: Has helped put the Gators back on the map and he should only get better as he gains more comfort in the passing game. Driskel has all the tools to become a pro at 6’4″, 237 and can run people over if needed. Watch for 2012 to possibly become his coming out party.

12.) David Ash/ Texas/ 6’3″, 223: While only a Junior, Ash has the size 6’3″ 225 to become a legitimate pro prospect. Although he has not been perfect and has made some apparent blunders, Ash has time to embark upon Texas greats as he is already ranks 9th on Texas’ All-Time career passing list.

13.) Chuckie Keeton/ Utah State/ 6’1″, 200: A pure playmaker and leader, not a lot of people have seen Keeton play. Despite this, he led Utah State to an (11-2) record while accounting for 3,900 yards and 35 total touchdowns in 2012. Additonally, Keeton has the natural ability to make elusive plays with his feet while boasting a 67.7% completion percentage.

14.) Keith Price/ Washington/ 6’1″, 210: Probably the best QB in the Pac-12, although undersized, Price has been able to do wonders with subpar talent at Washington. With above average mechanics, expect Price to bounce back with a great display in 2013, as his arm will draw attention.

15.) Blake Bortles/ UCF/ 6’4″: At 6’4″, 221 Bortles has the size and arm to be a legitimate prospect despite his smaller school. Last year he accumulated 25 TDs versus 7 INTs and led the team to a 10 wins after a 3 TD performance in the Beef ‘O’ Brady Bowl.

16.) Stephen Morris/Miami: The best Hurricane on the squad, Morris has the ability to get a shot in the NFL. With Duke Johnson at RB, watch for Miami to have a great season in 2013 as Morris enters his final season trying to revive the Miami program.

17.) Bo Wallace/ Ole Miss/ 6’5″, 210: With great size at 6’5″ if Wallace can cut down his interceptions and come out in 2013 playing well this former Junior College standout could get some legitimate attention.

18.) J.W. Walsh/Oklahoma State/ 6’2″, 205: Returning for his second year, Walsh had a great start to his career as he tallied 13 TDs to 3 INT and boasted a 66.9% completion percentage. Still young this guy could emerge into a star.

19.) Derek Carr/ Fresno State/ 6’3″, 210: David’s younger brother, Carr put Fresno State back on the map basically himself last season as he led the nations 12th ranked passing attack and led the Bulldogs to a (9-3) record.

20.) Connor Shaw/ South Carolina/ 6’1″, 207 : If Shaw can remain healthy after a shoulder injury, he could do some real damage with coach Steve Spurrier in 2013. With the ability to make elusive plays and good accuracy the Gamecocks could be a real contender in the SEC under Shaw’s leadership.

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High School Recruit No Longer Attending MSU Due To Rap Career

Chris Partlow — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:06 +0000

Jay Harris will no longer be attending Michigan State University, and it seems that both parties are just fine with that decision. Harris, who is a three-star recruit, had posted nine rap videos on YouTube under the name “Jay DatBull” and each of them weren’t exactly ‘PG’ rated. Not surprisingly there was plenty of cursing and references to the usual hot button issues which Universities usually frown upon. The video you see above has Jay lighting up something at the beginning as well.

Harris had committed to Michigan State in February by signing a letter of intent to attend Michigan State, but as the videos emerged the offer was no longer on the table.

According to Philly.com, Harris said it was his decision to persue a rap career prior to the scholarship being revoked.

Harris, a senior wide receiver, said he freely chose a rap career over football. A Michigan State spokesman said it was “a mutual decision.”

“I’ve always had this in the back of my head, but never had the courage to tell my parents that this is what I want to do,” Harris said.

Harris said his commitment to Michigan State last year was “halfhearted.” He said he first flirted with a career in music during his freshman year at Downingtown East.

Regardless of who turned down who first, the fact remains that this young man posted videos in a public forum and as they came to light things shifted drastically. If anyone is so inclined after watching this video, you can hear more from Harris who will be working with producer M. Stacks this summer and dropping his first album on June 1.

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Kobe Bryant Posts Gruesome Surgery Picture On Instagram

Chris Partlow — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:36 +0000

Kobe Bryant has really taken social engagement to a new level with his latest posting on Instagram. Kobe posted a picture of his Achilles surgery he had just under a month ago, and it is as graphic as it gets. The image is literally from during the surgery. Probably not a good idea to eat lunch before seeing this.

One month ago yesterday #surgery #graphic #RealNoImage #mambamentality http://t.co/PRec572ufX

May 14, 2013 11:17 am via Instagram ReplyRetweetFavorite

@kobebryant

Kobe Bryant

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Twitter Reacts To Andrew Wiggins Taking His Talents To Kansas

Chris Partlow — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:26 +0000

Andrew Wiggins is widely considered one of the best high school basketball players we have seen since LeBron James, so you can imagine there were plenty of anxious folks waiting to hear where he would be attending college. Andrew made his announcement on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. pst that he will be playing ball next year for Kansas University. You can check out his senior year mix-tape here is you so desire.

As soon as the announcement was made, Twitter erupted with many happy folks, and plenty of sad folks. We did our best to gather some of the best reactions on Twitter to Andrew’s announcement. Enjoy.

At Kansas Andrew Wiggins has a real chance to blossom into the next Brady Quinn or Jimmy Clausen

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@smartfootball

Smart Football

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A 13 Minute ‘Behind The Scenes’ Video Of Oregon Cheerleader Tryouts

Chris Partlow — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:11:26 +0000

Growing up watching the artist formerly known as the Pac-10, I was always able to have a firm grasp of the talent on the court as well as most of the cheerleaders. Even though my on the court allegiance may lie with USC, the cheerleader game is owned by the University of Oregon. Apologies to the USC Song Girls. You can check out this upcoming season’s new crop in this 2012 Oregon Cheer tryout video.

[Bro Bible]

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