Today in sports history (1986), Bo Jackson was selected first overall in the 1986 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jackson was one of the most coveted players after his college career at Auburn. Coming out of college, Jackson was compared with the likes of OJ Simpson and Herschel Walker. One scout even called him the next Jim Brown. Much like Eli Manning and John Elway, there was controversy surrounding Jackson when he got drafted. The Buccaneers held the first pick and Jackson reiterated to them that he did not want to play in Tampa. This was due in part to…
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From Green Bay, Wisconsin. NBA, College Basketball, MLB and NFL Fan/Writer. UW-La Crosse Graduate. Watch Sports, Play Basketball and Travel in Free Time. Love to go Fishing. Go Tar Heels.
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Today in sports history (1966), legendary Boston Celtics Head Coach Red Auerbach retired. The Brooklyn native found a knack in the NBA for seeing talent. With Auerbach at the helm, the Celtics featured players such as Bill Russell, Dave Cowens and Larry Bird. After Auerbach retired from coaching basketball, he joined the front office and became the general manager of the Celtics until 1984. Auerbach experimented with his players, including introducing a true sixth man role. He was one of the pioneers of having one of your better players come off of the bench and run with the second units. He also…
We are just a day and a handful of hours away from the most exciting event of the NFL offseason. The 2022 NFL Draft. This is a chance for college stars to complete their dream, while it is also a chance for NFL teams to continue building their rosters for the upcoming season. This is one of the stranger drafts in recent time, shown by all everyone putting up a very different NFL Mock Draft 2022. We all knew that the Jaguars were going to draft Trevor Lawrence first last year. That can’t be said this year, as there is…
Today in sports history (1983), Nolan Ryan sets the record for most career strikeouts in MLB history. Walter Johnson set the record for most strikeouts in 1927. Ryan and Phillies pitcher Steve Carlton were in a race to beat Johnson’s record. Ryan won the race after striking out Brad Mills against the Montreal Expos. Carlton reached Johnson’s total about two weeks later. Ryan finished his career with 5,714 strikeouts, a number that may never be topped. Nolan Ryan is also noted for walking the most batters in MLB history. In total, Ryan finished his career with a win-loss record of 324-292 and…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players hoping to hear his name called early is wide receiver John Metchie III out of Alabama. The following is a complete John Metchie III NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. John Metchie III NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection John Metchie IIIPosition: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’0″Weight: 195 lbsAge: 21College: Alabama Crimson Tide John Metchie III Stats…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is wide receiver Jameson Williams out of Alabama. The following is a complete Jameson Williams NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Jameson Williams NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Jameson WilliamsPosition: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’2″Weight: 189 lbsAge: 21College: Alabama Crimson Tide Jameson Williams Stats 2021 |…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is wide receiver Drake London out of USC. The following is a complete Drake London NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Drake London NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Drake London Position: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’5″Weight: 220 lbsAge: 20College: USC Trojans Drake London Stats 2021 |…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is wide receiver Jahan Dotson out of Penn State. The following is a complete Jahan Dotson NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Jahan Dotson NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Jahan Dotson Position: Wide ReceiverHeight: 5’11″Weight: 183 lbsAge: 22College: Penn State Nittany Lions Jahan Dotson…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is wide receiver Garrett Wilson out of Ohio State. The following is a complete Garrett Wilson NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Garrett Wilson NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Garrett WilsonPosition: Wide ReceiverHeight: 6’0″Weight: 192 lbsAge: 21College: Ohio State Buckeyes Garrett Wilson Stats 2021…
It is officially mock draft season! The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, with the first round kicking off on Thursday, April 28th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the headlines until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called on the first day is cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. out of LSU. The following is a complete Derek Stingley Jr. NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection. Derek Stingley Jr. NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection Derek Stingley Jr.Position: CornerbackHeight: 6’1″Weight: 195Age: 20College: LSU Derek Stingley Jr. Stats 2021 |…