NBA awards Seattle franchise to expand league in 1967
In 1966 the NBA granted Seattle a franchise, expanding the league to 11 teams for the 1967 68 season. Other historical notes include NC A A blocked shots records, Favre passing milestones and Mount Union ending the 55 game D II winning streak, plus Kobe Bryant 62 points in 2005.
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League to revert to cow ball after high protest
Bud Geracie notes in the San Jose Mercury News that amid widespread NBA player complaints about the new ball, the league plans to revert to a cow ball, reflecting player unrest and league concession.
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Ohio State QB wins in landslide AP Player of the Year
Ohio State senior quarterback Troy Smith dominated votes to claim the Associated Press Player of the Year award after guiding the No. 1 Buckeyes to a 12-0 season and a date with Florida in the BCS championship. Smith transformed from a rushing star to a precise passer, finishing the season with 67 percent passing and 233 rushing yards. He collected 59 of 65 first place votes, while Darren McFadden and Colt Brennan trailed with two votes each.
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BC taps Packers coordinator Jagodzinski as head coach
Boston College hired Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski, a former BC assistant, to be its head coach on a five year contract. He is to be introduced tonight on campus after remaining in Green Bay to prep for Thursday’s game against Minnesota.
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Rose backs McGwire for Hall of Fame in 1998 homer glory
Pete Rose says Mark McGwire deserves Hall of Fame induction and credits the 1998 home run contest with reviving interest in baseball. He also praises McGwire and Sammy Sosa for saving the game with their standout feats.
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Commentator backs Stern on brawl crackdown and reform
David Ramsey argues NBA commissioner David Stern is right to ban Carmelo Anthony for 15 games and push a return to basketball’s true spirit. He critiques the Nuggets Knicks melee as a crisis in American play and cites past incidents like Ron Artest to justify stern penalties and ongoing reform.
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