Bean joins Cochran in AT&T lead Oct 25, 2009
Bernhard Langer (68) and Hale Irwin (67) share ninth at minus-four, while Cook was joined at three-under-par 139 by David Eger (71), Jim Thorpe (69), Chip Beck (69), Phil Blackmar (67) and Tim Conley (70). Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Week 8: Friday's District 10, state football scores Oct 24, 2009
16 Clairton 59, Avella 0 Clarion 48, Clarion-Limestone 0 Coatesville 35, West Chester Henderson 28 Cocalico 34, Garden Spot 0 Conemaugh Township 35, Berlin-Brothersvalley 8 Conestoga 35, Harriton 0 Conestoga Valley 35, Lebanon 14 Conrad Weiser 36, Blue Mountain 15 Coudersport 24, Port Allegany 0 Council Rock South 34, Harry S. Truman 14 Curwensville 41, Johnsonburg 6 Dallastown Area 41, Dover 14 Danville 21, Mifflinburg 0 Delaware Valley 28, West Scranton 24 Delone 23, Bermudian Springs 14 Derry... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Los Angeles students write songs, cook for Obama... Oct 15, 2009
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Alabama Football Players on Nationa... Oct 10, 2009
He is also on the watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Award and the Jim Thorpe Award given to best defensive back. He was also named a Pre-Season All-American. (Suite101.com)
Notebook: Three Tide players named to watch lists Oct 9, 2009
Arenas: Bednarik, Bronko Nagurski Award (defensive player of the year) and Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back). Cody: Bednarik, Lombardi Trophy (top lineman or linebacker), Lott Trophy (best defensive player), Nagurski Award and Outland Trophy (top interior lineman). (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boise State Tied For #4 All-Time Oct 6, 2009
Boise State players now have something in common with Jim Thorpe. They join Thorpe's legendary Carlisle team as well as Pennsylvania with 52 straight regular season home victories. (BroncoCountry.com)
5Things in October Oct 5, 2009
Mill Valley: The 32nd Mill Valley Film Festival places an emphasis on Bay Area filmmakers ranging from a documentary on Jim Thorpe to a feature called "Tenderloin." Oct. 8-18 at CineArts @ Sequoia and other venues. (877) 874-6833. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Oregon's top CB Thurmond (knee) out for year Sep 30, 2009
Thurmond had been included on the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Thurmond had two touchdowns in Oregon's first three games, returning a punt for a touchdown against Utah and interception for a score against Purdue. (ESPN -- College Football)
Thurmond to miss remainder of season Sep 30, 2009
Thurmond, who had been included on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, finishes his Oregon career scoring more touchdowns (5) than any other non-offensive player in school history, in addition to equaling a school record with three interception returns for scores, and tied for ninth on the school's all-time interceptions list (12). FEATURED PRODUCT. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cochran, Watson share lead at SAS Championship Sep 26, 2009
Joey Sindelar, Larry Mize, R.W. Eaks, Dan Forsman, Jim Thorpe and Tom Pernice Jr. were tied one stroke back. Watson, who has two top 10 finishes on the Champions Tour this year, matched his best round of 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Party of five Sep 25, 2009
" It's highly unusual for a Pennsylvania school to even have four players active in the NFL at one time, let alone five. Only five Pennsylvania schools -- three from the WPIAL -- have ever had four active at one time. In 1970, Butler had Terry Hanratty and three Saul brothers -- Bill, Rich and Ron. Ambridge had four in the NFL in the 1950s -- Bob Gaona, Andy Miketa, Len Szafryn and Ed Ulinski. Monessen had four in the early 1970s -- Eric Crabtree, Doug Crusan, Sam Havrilak and Bill Malinchak.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
SAS Championship Sep 25, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Sep 25, 2009 02:00 AMModified Thu, Sep 24, 2009 11:21 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Sep 24, 2009
Jim Thorpe, a three-time winner on the US PGA Tour, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to failing to pay more than US$2 million in income taxes. The 60-year-old Thorpe pleaded guilty to two counts and faces a maximum of two years in prison and a US$4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Golfer Thorpe pleads guilty to $2M tax evasion Sep 23, 2009
Pro golfer Jim Thorpe pleads guilty to failing to pay $2 million in taxes - ESPN. Updated: September 22, 2009, 3:52 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
FSU's Reid the next Deion? Sep 22, 2009
"Sanders, FSU's two-time consensus All-America cornerback and 1988 Jim Thorpe Award winner, co-holds the record for most interceptions returned for a touchdown. Terrell Buckley, current FSU graduate assistant who now coaches Reid, also had four.(2 of 2)McCray has MRIDefensive tackle Moses McCray undergoes MRI for elbowFSU coaches will have a better idea about Moses McCray's availability against his hometown team after the team's medical staff gets back his MRI. The Hillsborough High graduate... (Florida Today)
Football Media Center: Notre Dame Sep 19, 2009
A semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and second-team All-Big Ten selection, Morris led the Spartans and finished third in the conference with 132 tackles in 1999. He led the team in tackles in seven of 12 games as a senior. (Msuspartans.com)
The Fives: From grizzled shoe builders to long-haired air guitarists, what's with the sports nicknames around here? Sep 16, 2009
The Pine Ridge Thorpes, named after Native American Olympian and star athlete Jim Thorpe, is perhaps the best tribute nickname ever. And it's not difficult to imagine where the ag-based nickname Irrigators came from for Newell High School, although without shortening it down to Gators, must be real hard for cheerleading squads to work around. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
UCLA Returns To Rose Bowl To Face Kansas State On Saturday Sep 15, 2009
WATCH US -- The following Bruins are on the list of players "To Watch" for the major post-season awards: senior DT -- Chuck Bednarik Award (nation's top defensive player), Bronco Nagurski Award (nation's top defensive player), Outland Trophy (top interior lineman), Rotary Lombardi Award (nation's top lineman); senior CB Alterraun Verner--Ronnie Lott Trophy (nation's top defensive player), Bednarik Award, Nagurski Award, Jim Thorpe Award (nation's top defensive back); senior LB Reggie... (Uclabruins.com)
Sutton likes Champions atmosphere Sep 15, 2009
There also are those players with North Carolina ties, including Strange, Scott Hoch, Mike Goodes, Jim Thorpe, Chip Beck and Leonard Thompson. Former champions Bruce Lietzke (2001 and 2002), D.A. Weibring (2003), Craig Stadler (2004), Irwin (2005), Tom Jenkins (2006) and Mark Wiebe (2007) will join defending champion Eduardo Romero in trying to tame the 7,426-yard course. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawkeyes Return Home To Face Arizona Sep 15, 2009
Those players include senior LB (Butkus Award, Chuck Bednarik Award and Lott Trophy), junior OL (Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award), junior P (Ray Guy Award), senior OLB (Butkus Award), senior TE (John Mackey Award), junior DB (Jim Thorpe Award) and junior QB (Manning Award) ... He is on the pre-season Watch List for the Jim Thorpe Award. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Cartoonist coming to Carlisle Sep 13, 2009
No doubt, many of you have heard of Jim Thorpe and his dramatic heyday in athletics, which started right here in Carlisle. But few may recall when Carlisle achieved perhaps international fame as the host site of the National Synchronized Lawn-Mowing Championships. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Georgia Tech Football Game Notes Sep 10, 2009
The Power Of One: Gets 11th Career Interception Junior safety , a Jim Thorpe Award and Bronko Nagurski Award candidate, recorded his first interception of the season and the 11th interception of his career Saturday against Jacksonville State. Burnett, who wears jersey No. 1, also had five tackles and a tackle for loss. (Ramblinwreck.com)
SportsBeat: Hicks an all-around athlete Sep 10, 2009
Shortly after Jim Thorpe dominated the 1912 Olympics, the King of Sweden said to the All-American Indian, Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world. In the town of Needham, we have had many outstanding athletes, men and women, boys and girls but, as to who was the greatest, that is very hard to say. (Needham Tab, MA)
Boise State 75-Game Home Mark 82nd All-Time Sep 7, 2009
The school which featured all-time athlete Jim Thorpe had a record of 65-3-3 from 1896-1917. Bold type indicates teams who compiled their streaks from 1930 to the present. (BroncoCountry.com)
Sluman wins again at Pebble Beach Sep 7, 2009
Jim Thorpe, $14,201 72-72-73_217. Gil Morgan, $14,201 72-71-74_217. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Friday's high school football scores Sep 5, 2009
Tamaqua 28, Jim Thorpe 27. Towanda 35, North Penn-Blossburg 34, OT. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Conner on Butkus Award Watch List Sep 4, 2009
and are both on the preseason Watch List for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the top defensive back in college football. Conner is one of eight ACC players on the list. (Clemsontigers.com)
Can Boise State Upset The #14 Ducks? Sep 4, 2009
III (6-0, 180, Sr.) is a candidate for the Jim Thorpe Award (given annually to the top defensive back in college football) while Boise State's Kyle Wilson is not. That should tell Bronco fans something. (BroncoCountry.com)
Best And Thompson Pick Up More Honors Sep 1, 2009
Thompson already has his name on watch lists for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Lott Trophy, the Bronco Naguski Trophy and the Jim Thorpe Award. He is the Golden Bears' active career leader in tackles (208), interceptions (6), passes defended (32), pass breakups (26), punt returns (28) and punt return yardage (344). (Calbears.com)
Cats Set To Open Season Sep 1, 2009
UA could have a receiver emerge for potential consideration for the Biletnikoff Award, likely Terrell Turner or , while senior corner is expected to be mentioned as a Jim Thorpe Award candidate. Senior has been nominated for the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame 2009 Scholar-Athlete Award. (Pac-10.org)
Football Preview: Bears at Wake Forest Sep 1, 2009
Two-time All-Big 12 safety returns for his senior season as a Jim Thorpe Award and All-America candidate in 2009. The fearless Lake, described as a cruise missile by the Columbia Daily Tribune and named the Big 12 s Hardest Hitter by Sporting News preseason publication, led all Big 12 defensive backs with 97 tackles in 2008. (Baylorbears.com)
Hawkeyes Set to Open Season Sept. 5th Aug 29, 2009
Those players include senior LB (Chuck Bednarik Award and Lott Trophy), junior OL (Outland Trophy and Rotary Lombardi Award), junior P (Ray Guy Award), senior TE (John Mackey Award), junior DB (Jim Thorpe Award) and junior QB (Manning Award). Iowa is one of three football programs (joining Oklahoma and Texas) to have five different individual players earn national Player of the Year honors at their position since 2002. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Spievey draws on tough start to sketch possible Hawkeyes masterpiece Aug 24, 2009
will start his second Iowa campaign as a preseason All-Big Ten first-team pick and on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award presented annually to the best defensive back in college football. "Amari is another one of those great stories," said Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa head coach who left Spievey feeling like his story, his life, was over when he bounced the young man from the Iowa program three falls back. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Two Georgia Tech Defenders Named To National Awards Watch Lists Aug 21, 2009
Burnett, a preseason All-ACC selection, was earlier named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List. Morgan is the only returning starter from a defensive line that graduated three players to the NFL. Morgan, a honorable mention All-ACC pick in 2008, had seven sacks and 9. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Angerer, Stanzi and Bulaga Added To More Watch Lists Aug 19, 2009
Also on "Watch Lists" are tight end (John Mackey Award), punter (Ray Guy Award) and defensive back (Jim Thorpe Award). Untitled. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Comeback gives Sloan national gymnastics title Aug 16, 2009
Morgan Steigerwalt, Jim Thorpe, Pa ... Morgan Steigerwalt, Jim Thorpe, Pa ... Morgan Steigerwalt, Jim Thorpe, Pa. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Kiffin has Volunteers bowling already! Aug 15, 2009
Berry is also on the Jim Thorpe Award (defensive back) and Walter Camp Player of the Year watch lists. Related Stories. (InsideTennessee.com)
Atkins, Curran, Walsh Named to Watch Lists Aug 15, 2009
Last Thursday, junior safety was named to the ledger for the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation's top defensive back, and , senior defensive tackle, was also included on the watch list for the Outland Trophy. Related Stories. (DawgPost.com)
Spievey Named to Jim Thorpe Watch List Aug 11, 2009
Amari Spievey has been named to the 2009 Jim Thorpe Watch List ... OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- The 2009 Jim Thorpe Award preseason "watch list" was announced today and University of Iowa junior cornerback is on the list ... The Jim Thorpe Award "watch list" is determined by analysis of the pre-season All-American teams listed in at least six pre-season college football annual magazines. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Berry On Thorpe Watch List Aug 8, 2009
Pitt senior cornerback Aaron Berry has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award preseason "watch list,'' which includes 31 of the nation's best defensive backs as candidates for the prestigious award. , a third-year starter for , was named to the 2008 All-Big East team as he compiled 41 tackles, one sack and three interceptions on the season. Berry looks to exceed that production in his final season. "Sure, I want this to be my biggest year, yet,'' Berry said. "We all have the picture in our lockers... (PittInsiders.com)
Dewberry working his way back into the mix Aug 8, 2009
Jones was one of 31 preliminary candidates named to the Jim Thorpe Award for the nation's top defensive back. Geathers works on conditioning. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Reshad Jones injury update Aug 8, 2009
Jones has been named to the preseason watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation s top defensive back, it was announced Friday. Geathers arrives. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Irish in a hurry to improve rush Aug 8, 2009
Two Heels on Thorpe Award watch list: University of North Carolina safety Deunta Williams and cornerback Kendric Burney have been named to the Jim Thorpe Award preseason watch list. The award is presented annually to the nation's top defensive back. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iowa football: Spievey grateful for second chance Aug 8, 2009
He was one of 31 defensive backs across the country named to the Jim Thorpe Award s preseason watch list. Defensive coordinator Norm Parker believes Spievey could be the best corner Iowa s had in Parker s 11 years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
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The Jim Thorpe Award is presented by the Jim Thorpe Association in Oklahoma City ... The formal presentation of the Jim Thorpe Award will take place in Oklahoma City in February ... 2009 JIM THORPE AWARD WATCH LIST. (East Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
ECU has experience, but offense is unsettled Aug 7, 2009
Eskridge was named Thursday to the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award, which honors the nations's top defensive back. The Pirates will be tested right out of the chute by the spread option of Appalachian State in the opener and then by the same scheme the following week at West Virginia. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Syd'Quan Thompson Named To Jim Thorpe Award Watch List Aug 7, 2009
BERKELEY - California's was named Thursday to the watch list for the 2009 Jim Thorpe Award that recognizes college football's top defensive back. The award is presented by the Jim Thorpe Association and selects the winner based upon their performance on the field, athletic ability and character. (Calbears.com)
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Aug 5, 2009
Hayes will join Jim Thorpe as the only Olympic gold medalists in Canton. He'll also be the 11th person inducted primarily for his days with the Cowboys. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Mock Draft: Former UM Players (Round 2) Jul 31, 2009
VILLAVICENCIO: S -- "I agree with Alex that Safety is a thin position in this draft and after I think Sean Taylor is the best safety on the board. A hard-hitting ball hawk, Taylor wreaked havoc in the defensive backfield as well as in run support. A consensus first-team All-American, the "Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year" and a finalist for the "Jim Thorpe Award" given to the nation's best defensive back in his final season at Miami, Taylor proved how valuable he was over three... (CanesTime.com)
Four Bears Receive All-Big 12 FB Honors Jul 25, 2009
Fifth-year senior Lake is an All-America and Jim Thorpe Award candidate. The two-time All-Big 12 honoree was labeled the Big 12's "Hardest Hitter" in the 2009 Sporting News preseason publication. (Baylorbears.com)
July 9: Dogs Reach No. 8 in the Polls Jul 10, 2009
Hill, who at the time was in his fifth season as head coach, beefed-up his team's non-conference schedule and had played eight road games in four years against BSC-conference opponents, including nationally ranked teams Ohio State and UCLA. The Colorado game was a breakthrough on many fronts, because the Dogs not only won on the road in a hostile environment, but the game was the first of the season in the inaugural Jim Thorpe Classic and on national television. What followed is what Hill calls... (Gobulldogs.com)
A night at the track Jul 8, 2009
Advertisement Local Jim Thorpe Track and Field ... The 200-meter dash finals of the 2009 Jim Thorpe Track Meet seemed more suited for the spring high school season than a relaxed summer invitational ... Jim Thorpe Track Meet. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Reaching out Jul 2, 2009
And one of Jim Thorpe - one of two active black players on the Champions Tour, the PGA Tour's circuit for players age 50 and above. And another of former Jackson resident Pete Brown -the first African-American to win a PGA Tour event. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Baby race headlines annual event Jul 1, 2009
While infants can take part in the baby race, older children can compete in the Jim Thorpe Track Meet at Ecker Field at Boiling Springs High School. Kids of all ages can also take up a little golf at the free Miniature Golf Tournament on the morning of July 4. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
SCHEDULE: Summerfair XXXII Jun 29, 2009
5:30 p.m. Jim Thorpe track meet registration, Ecker Field, Boiling Springs High School, 4 Forge Road. 6-9 p.m. Jim Thorpe track meet, Ecker Field. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
It's time to stop calling spelling bees sports May 28, 2009
The biggest prize in all of this was the equating of Kobiyashi with Babe Ruth, Jim Thorpe and Michael Jordan. We had them all eating out of the same trough no pun intented. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Arizona teams keeps old-fashioned 'base ball' alive May 27, 2009
"However, I know that (Olympic and pro football legend) Jim Thorpe hit a home run over the center-field fence once when the New York Giants played here barnstorming on their 1913 world tour," Anderson said. "There were a number of Hall of Famers on this field that day, including the umpire, Bill Klem.". (AZCentral -- News)
SCOREBOARD: Senior PGA Championship May 24, 2009
Michael Allen 74-66-67-207 -3 Tom Kite 69-70-69-208 -2 Jeff Sluman 70-68-70-208 -2 Tim Simpson 70-71-68-209 -1 Gil Morgan 71-68-70-209 -1 Larry Mize 69-69-71-209 -1 Bruce Fleisher 71-70-69-210 E Joey Sindelar 69-72-69-210 E Jay Don Blake 70-69-71-210 E Don Pooley 74-69-68-211 +1 Fred Funk 71-71-69-211 +1 Joe Ozaki 75-67-69-211 +1 Mark McNulty 72-69-70-211 +1 Chris Starkjohann 71-68-72-211 +1 Bernhard Langer 68-70-73-211 +1 James Mason 71-73-68-212 +2 Mark James 69-71-72-212 +2 Tom Purtzer... (USA Today -- Sports)
Grover Cleveland Alexander had distinguished baseball career May 19, 2009
--- G.H., Jim Thorpe, Pa. A: Nothing, really --- it's just an expression. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Forsman takes first-round lead on Champions Tour May 16, 2009
" Tom McKnight, Gil Morgan, Eduardo Romero, Chris Starkjohann and Jim Thorpe were at 5 under, and 12 players were another shot back. Former major winner Bob Tway shot 4-over 76 in his Champions Tour debut. Because of recent heavy rain, lift-clean-and-place rules were in effect on the 7,295-yard layout in central Alabama. "It was a great day to play golf," Mize said. "The conditions were good for scoring, and that's what you saw out there. There were a lot of good scores. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf Capsules: Lincicome takes over lead at Sybase Classic May 16, 2009
Tom McKnight, Gil Morgan, Eduardo Romero, Chris Starkjohann and Jim Thorpe had 67s, and Bob Tway shot a 76 in his Champions Tour debut. Not Yet Rated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Getting Acquainted With 25 Questions May 15, 2009
Jim Thorpe or Jesse Owens. But I would choose Jesse Owens. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Football Legends Video Library May 13, 2009
One of three finalists for the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back. Two-time first-team All-Pac-10. (Gohuskies.com)
Saints get first look at top draft pick Jenkins May 11, 2009
Jenkins held his own against every type of receiver in a college career that earned him first-team All-America honors and the Jim Thorpe Award as a senior. He started 45 games in four years, reeling in 11 interceptions and returning two for touchdowns. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
All-American Decathlete Seeks National Qualifier May 10, 2009
U.S. Olympic champion Jim Thorpe was once called the world's greatest athlete after winning the decathlon gold medal in the 1912 Olympics. Although Saturday and Sunday's Pac-10 Multi-Events finals isn't top-level international competition for budding decathlete stars, it provides a stepping stone for those hoping to make the NCAA national meet in the decathlon. (Pac-10.org)
