OPEN COURT: McNabb’s odyssey Aug 16, 2009
If you remember, the pick was booed mercilessly by the Philadelphia faithful (the most unforgiving fan-base in American athletics) because they were pining for Texas tailback Ricky Williams. McNabb quickly won over those skeptics with his strong arm, quick feet, and imposing physique. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
WSU Notebook: Baynes Booming Aug 6, 2009
-- Abbott shines: Sloan was delighted when Joe Abbott, a sophomore-to-be from Reno, won the bronze medal in the 800-meter run at the Pan American Athletics Championship last weekend in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Hes a hell of a talent, Sloan said. (Cougfan.com)
Abbott and Kirkwood at Pan Am Junior Track & Field Championships Jul 31, 2009
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago -- Washington State sophomores-to-be and are members of the USA team competing at the 2009 Pan American Athletics Championship, July 31-Aug. 2, at Hasley Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. (Wsucougars.com)
UNI budget woes: Baseball and graduation Mar 16, 2009
Independent wrote on Mar 15, 2009 8:03 PM:" I would also like to include the Waterloo BlackHawks. Who use high school kids to generate revenue. I guess I have to agree with Clayson, American athletics need a complete overhaul. ". Independent wrote on Mar 15, 2009 8:04 PM:" Clayson prolly fills out a bracket. ". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)