Johnny Unitas Dies at 69 Legendary Colts Quarterback
Johnny Unitas, Hall of Fame quarterback who built the Colts into a football icon, died at 69 after a heart attack at a Timonium fitness center. The St Joseph Medical Center report notes his 1958 title victory over the Giants and a record 40 000 career passing yards.
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Johnny Unitas hailed as a legendary NFL quarterback
Hall of Fame figures like Raymond Berry Don Shula and Earl Morrall praise Johnny Unitas for his toughness leadership and mastery of the two minute drill. They credit him with shaping the modern quarterback role and keeping teams competitive in late game situations.
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Trouble at Clovis Roanhaus placed on leave
Clovis High School has put head football coach Eric Roanhaus on leave after the Wildcats' 1 1 season start. Principal Andy Sweet told Roanhaus he was barred from grounds as of Tuesday with the leave expected to last about three days or less. School officials declined to confirm details citing internal matters. The second ranked Wildcats travel to Albuquerque's Highland High for Saturday's game.
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Roswell Hosts Multi-Sport Weekend With Several Tournaments
Roswell welcomes teams for three sports this weekend. The Coyote Classic soccer tournament features eight teams including Socorro Taos Ruidoso Carlsbad and Aztec with Roswell High Goddard High and NMMI Colts. The Zia Volleyball Classic brings sixteen teams from Clovis Santa Fe Hobbs Moriarty Los Alamos Lovington Ruidoso Las Vegas Robertson Socorro Hot Springs and Lubbock. The Pecos Valley Invitational cross country race is Saturday at Enchanted Lands Park.
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Sept 11 remembered across baseball stadiums nationwide
Across the majors fans and players honored the 9 11 victims with ceremonies and music. Yankees unveiled a World Trade Center flag and a Monument Park memorial as Joe Torre reflected on unity and memory. Flags flew at half staff, and a 9 11 moment of silence aired nationwide.
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