Yesterday was kind of a busy day here in Destin, ran around and had a bunch of interviews for Saturday’s paper so I didn’t get a chance to post a Line or an SEC preview. Today’s Line will be stories from yesterday as well as stories from today.
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No, seriously…
Pittsburgh hospital takes a stand against crocs.
AMC doesn’t carry nickels?
Apparently life is tough when you share a name with a boy wizard.
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Is this the last year for D-Nabb in Philly?
McNabb appears to be showing promise early in training camp.
The Ocho Cinco has some money set aside for fines.
More of the Fanhouses Big Ten preview:
Penn State QB Anthony Morelli is confident but is he overconfident?
Virginia Tech hopes football season will mark a return to normalcy.
Joe Theismann says he urged Tony Kornheiser to stick with Monday Night Football.
Eagles fans crash Cowboys training camp.
The Colts are parting ways with defensive tackle Corey Simon.
Pro d-backs put Indiana wideout James Hardy through his paces.
‘Browns insider’ says Brady Quinn’s agent is the reason rookie QB isn’t in camp yet.
Wolverine players tell Jim Harbaugh where to go over academic criticisms.
SI’s Peter King says Brady Quinn is a fool for not being in camp.
What a dope Michael Strahan is.
Joe Paterno considers staying in the press box. Consider this — retire.
Wilbon on the death of Bill Walsh.
IU to pay tribute to Coach Hep on uniforms, helmets.
Big Ten commish Jim Delaney proving once more that he really is a complete idiot.
UCF is loving their new digs.
Baton Rouge Advocate talks some LSU football.
Vince Young proves that his low Wunderlich score wasn’t a fluke; punches teammate’s helmet with throwing hand. The Tennessean.
Tech group files complaints against sports leagues over fair use.
Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio expects the Spartans to be bowl bound in ‘07.
A nice story on the rise of Michigan true quarterback Ryan Mallett. Expect to see Mallett some playing time this season in mop-up duty. In time, I firmly believe Mallett will prove to be a much better quarterback than his rival Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen.
The State (Columbia, S.C.) ranks the SEC quarterbacks.
The AJC’s Tony Barnhart ranks the SEC best running backs.
The NFL to produce a Vince Lombardi biopic.
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Well-rounded news…
The University of Iowa could become the first university to name one of its colleges after a corporation following a $15 million gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Disney has pulled the plug on its plans for a ‘Ratatouille’ wine.
Two-a-days are becoming a thing of the past in the NFL.
Even investment bankers love them some Facebook.
Blogger thinks new Bourne film is an attack on the Bush administration.
Wyclef says Lauryn Hill is the reason there hasn’t been a Fugees reunion.
Halo 3 to feature online multi-player co-op.
Tech blog Valleywag urges Facebook to stop counting its money and fix the site.
First season of Heroes to come out on DVD later this month. YES!
John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Nas set to play gig at Virginia Tech in September.
Cinematical reviews The Bourne Ultimatum, which I am excited beyond words to see tomorrow night. Another review from Time Magazine.
Robert Downey, Jr. talks about playing Iron Man.
Rumors swirl over the title of J.J. Abrams’ new project. Some production stills from the set.
The Detroit Free Press interview Cold War Kids frontman Nathan Willett.
Not everyone was a fan of Rocco Dispirito’s cameo on Top Chef last night.
Entertainment Weekly wants to know who you like more: Bond or Bourne?
American Airlines will test in-flight broadband next year.
