Manziel wins Heisman as fresh face in New York
Johnny Manziel, a 19 to 20 year old freshman quarterback from Texas A&M, secures the Heisman Trophy at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square becoming the first newcomer to win college footballs top honor. He defeats Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein in a historic vote, with 474 first place votes and 2029 points.
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Tuberville leaves Texas Tech for Cincinnati coaching job
Cincinnati hires Tommy Tuberville to lead its football program as Texas Tech coach moves north after three seasons. Athletic director Whit Babcock pursued Tuberville aggressively, while both schools prepare for upcoming bowls. Tuberville will not coach Cincinnati in the bowl game. staff will handle duties.
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Navy tops Army 17 13 in 113th rivalry showdown
Keenan Reynolds scored the late go ahead touchdown as Navy defeated Army 17-13 in the 113th meeting at Lincoln Financial Field before 69,607 with Vice President Biden watching. Navy improves to 8-4 and wins the Commander in Chief's Trophy, extending their series lead to 11 straight wins. Army misses a late field goal and Navy recovers a key fumble to seal it.
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Cowboys player Jerry Brown dies in single car crash
Irving police say Dallas Cowboys practice squad linebacker Jerry Brown died after a one car crash in Irving at about 2:20 am. Teammate Josh Brent, 25, was charged with intoxication manslaughter as Brent's speeding and loss of control caused the fatal wreck. Brown was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at a hospital.
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Dodgers poised to close Greinke deal at 147 million
A person familiar with negotiations says the Los Angeles Dodgers are near finalizing a six year contract worth 147 million for Zack Greinke. The 29 year old right hander is the top free agent and has drawn interest from Texas and the Los Angeles Angels after a 15 5 record and 3.48 ERA split between Milwaukee and the Angels.
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Kansas University Sports Calendar Highlights
The schedule lists women’s basketball versus Newman at 2pm in Lawrence. Lawrence High hosts girls basketball against KC Harmon at 7pm. Seabury Academy plays Wichita Defenders in girls and boys games at 5:30 and 7pm. Chiefs play at Cleveland at noon.
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Big East TV talks teased with sardines and beer offer
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi notes a humorous exchange in Big East TV negotiations. ESPN allegedly offered a symbolic package of a can of sardines a bag of pork rinds and a six pack of Pabst, which the Big East reportedly accepted as a deal.
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