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Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted in Athletes, Basketball, Blogs, Coaches, College Basketball, College Football, College Sports, Daily Digest, Facebook, Features & Commentary, Football, RTC (Rules to Change), Social media, Suspensions, Text messages, Twitter, Universities, WTL (Where's the Line?), You Tube | Leave a comment

Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted in Arrests, Coaches, College Football, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Firings, Football, Indictments, Jail/Prison, Police Blotter, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Social media, Universities | Leave a comment

MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As we see every year, there was another missed call in game 4 of the World Series.  So why is Commissioner Bud Selig still so resistant to replay, with a feeling that replay will ruin the sport? Rangers manager Ron … finish reading MLB still deserves failing grade for lack of replay in World Series

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Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It is interesting to see the rise of the new services aimed at helping universities monitor the tweeting activities of their athletes.  When you look around at the process involved, you can imagine how difficult it is to have to … finish reading Next phase of compliance: Social media monitoring

Posted in Athletes, Blogs, Coaches, College Sports, Current Stories, Daily Digest, Facebook, NCAA, Social media, Text messages, Twitter, Universities | Leave a comment

Why is everyone so thin skinned?

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

When you look around the media reports every week, it is amazing at the number of stories that relate to the back and forth statements of people who are getting upset with statements made by another person. Coach unhappy with … finish reading Why is everyone so thin skinned?

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W. Kentucky’s Andrews suspended one game for Twitter comments

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(ESPN) Western Kentucky coach Willie Taggart has suspended all-purpose running back Antonio Andrews a game for disparaging comments made Saturday about Hilltopper fans on Twitter. Andrews questioned WKU fans’ loyalty compared to their University of Kentucky counterparts and, two days after … finish reading W. Kentucky’s Andrews suspended one game for Twitter comments

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Berrian gets into Twitter war with Iraq war vet

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We have all seen the dangers of getting into Twitter wars but it takes on an added element when you start challenging someone who has gone to war for our country. Bernard Berrian apparently got upset with being challenged and … finish reading Berrian gets into Twitter war with Iraq war vet

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Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Hank Williams opening for MNF on ESPN was pulled after he made an outrageous comparison relating to the golf pairing of President Obama and House Speak John Boehner.  On Fox Friends in the morning, Williams issued his comparison by saying “Come on. That’d … finish reading Hank Williams opening pulled from MNF for insensitive Hilter comparison

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Jaworski “S” bomb draws attention

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Typically when you hear an announcer apologize for a statement on the air you assume that there was some derogatory slur against a race, ethnicity or religion.  That is what I thought when I heard the MNF apologoy by Jaws … finish reading Jaworski “S” bomb draws attention

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Jaguars lift game blackout

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Local Jaguar fans not able to make it to the game are in luck because the blackout has been lifted. Earlier in the week, there were more than 7,000 tickets available. However, the Florida Times-Union reports that the Jaguars have … finish reading Jaguars lift game blackout

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So did A&M really turn down being part of Longhorn network?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

It would be hard to believe that A&M would turn down that opportunity, but according to Texas officials that is exactly what happened according to this AP report. While nobody knew the magnitude of the deal that arose, it seems … finish reading So did A&M really turn down being part of Longhorn network?

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Miss. St. dismisses guard DJ Gardner

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A profantiy laced Twitter tirade is rarely the way to show a coach that you are committed to a program.  So it should come as no surprise that Mississippi State dismissed guard DJ Gardner from the program for repeated conduct … finish reading Miss. St. dismisses guard DJ Gardner

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USOC still not willing to submit bid for 2020 games

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The USOC is apparently still not very secure in its relationship with the IOC.   The USOC has sent out the news that it is not going to bid on the 2020 Olympic Games.  Until the USOC resolves the financial relationship … finish reading USOC still not willing to submit bid for 2020 games

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Redskins CB Buchanon suspended four games

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Just one day after Washington Redskins CB Phillip Buchanon twitted, “I’m excited to return to the Washington Redskins and continue to be part of this great organization,” coach Mike Shanahan announced that Buchanon will miss the first four games of the … finish reading Redskins CB Buchanon suspended four games

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Big East considers further expansion; how many is too many

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

As the Big East prepares for negotiations regarding its television rights deal, league commissioner John Marinatto is still considering further expanding the conference. Marinatto said he will only consider adding a school that contributes “value” to the conference. The conference … finish reading Big East considers further expansion; how many is too many

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Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In an attempt to avoid potential NCAA violations, the Big 12 athletics directors established a one-year moratorium on Big 12 university-branded media platforms broadcasting any high school content. Texas and ESPN have been working diligently on launching the Longhorn Network. … finish reading Big 12 bars high school content on Longhorn Network

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Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mauri Miller

After a fifteen minute lecture, 48th District Court Judge Kimberly Small sentenced Jalen Rose to 20 days in jail for his drunken-driving crash in March. At the hearing at which Rose pleaded guilty to DWI, he admitted to drinking 6 martinis before … finish reading Jalen Rose headed to jail for 20 days

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RTC: When will MLB wake up to replay

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

There is absolutely no excuse for MLB to continue to put its head in the sand and not implement instant replay to correct easily correctable mistakes like we saw last night in the Pirates-Braves game.  Even MLB admitted that the … finish reading RTC: When will MLB wake up to replay

Posted in Athletes, Baseball, Commissioners, Daily Digest, Instant replay, Leagues, MLB, MOJ (Miscarriage of Justice), Officiating, RTC (Rules to Change) | Leave a comment

USC RB Marc Taylor suspended for TMZ comments

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In a reminder that freedom of speech does not apply in all settings, USC announced that running back Marc Taylor will miss the season opener against Minnesota after comments he made to TMZ surfaced. When asked if USC plays its … finish reading USC RB Marc Taylor suspended for TMZ comments

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Mendenhall sues Champion over endorsement termination

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Rashard Mendenhall popped off over Twitter and paid a steep price as Champion terminated his endorsement contract as a result of his statements.  Now Mendenhall is fighting back. He is filing a suit against Champion and seeking damages for the … finish reading Mendenhall sues Champion over endorsement termination

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