Weeden and Pratt turn away from minors to Fiesta Bowl
Stanford wide receiver Jordan Pratt and Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden shared a summer as teammates with the Columbus Catfish in 2005. Now 26 and 28, they return to football stardom at Stanford and Oklahoma State as they prepare for the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 2. Both spent eight and five years respectively in the minor leagues before pursuing college football, making them among a rare group of veterans still playing major college ball. Pratt, married with a future in mind, and Weeden, nicknamed Grandpa, reflect on a unlikely crossroad from baseball to football.
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Buckeyes hit with bowl ban and penalties
OSU faces a bowl ban and NCAA sanctions after a lengthy investigation. Athletic director Gene Smith expresses surprise and disappointment but opts not to appeal, urging focus on moving forward as Ohio State upholds education and integrity amid broader college sports scandals involving Penn State, Syracuse, and Miami.
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GCCC ends men's soccer, shifts to men's golf coaching change
GCCC moves from fielding a men’s soccer program to launching men’s golf under coach Ryan Martin with Cole Wasinger as assistant. Budget figures cite about 60k plus 12k for soccer and 40k for golf. Ki Thornberry new women’s coach. Andrea Gorton had led women’s team in 2010.
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Broncos embrace a culture shift and Tebow rise in Denver
John Elway reshapes the Broncos with increased input and a defensive focus. Key moves include Bailey returning, McGahee and Prater retained, Miller drafted, Lloyd traded, and Tebow promoted to lead a playoff push while Orton exits.
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Hali Proves He Is The Chiefs’ Relentless Force On Field
Linebacker Tamba Hali, a former Penn State star who fled Liberia and became a U.S. citizen, signed a five year 60 million contract with Kansas City after last season’s 14.5 sacks. Crennel praises his work ethic and durability as Hali dominates on the edge with relentless pass rush, lifting the Chiefs in a playoff push amid a season of quiet leadership.
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North Korea’s longtime dictator dies ending era of absolute power
The longtime ruler of North Korea has died. He was known for eccentric behavior and his absolute power. He insisted on building a vast military even while many citizens were starving. His death sparked worldwide concern over who is in control of the reclusive state and its nuclear program. The dictator’s name is Kim Il Sung.
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