Penn State an example of wrongful idolization


Throngs of students rioted in the streets in the wee hours. Their numbers and rage increased while cries of delirium punctuated with the tipping of a news van. Police officers used tear gas to control the crowd. What enraged the student population past its boiling point? Their football coach had been fired that night. Joe […]

Latest training tactic for Russian military: badminton


Russian newspaper Izvestiya said Monday that Russian military units will use badminton equipment to improve their eye muscles, reaction speed and cardiovascular strength. The United Press International reported that 10,000 rackets and tens of thousands of shuttlecocks are being purchased for the units. The sport has gained recent popularity after Russian President Dmirty Medvedev and […]

Pro recap: week 10


Oakland Raiders tight end David Ausberry (One tackle as the Raiders won 24-17 in San Diego). San Diego Chargers cornerback Shareece Wright Philadelphia defensive tackle Mike Patterson (Just one tackle in a shocking defeat against Arizona, 21-17). Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Winston Justice Philadelphia fullback Stanley Havili Tennessee Titans DT Jurrell Casey (Casey had three […]

‘Tis the season … for extra Rivalry Week precautions


The decades-old tradition of “protecting” Tommy Trojan and the Bruin Bear has started a bit early this year, with each school already mounting precautions against vandalism. As of this past weekend, both Tommy Trojan and the Bruin Bear are already prepared for any possible defacing. Tommy is wrapped in duct tape and will soon be […]

Game rewind: Washington


The Set Up: USC returned home after rebounding nicely from a demoralizing 56-48 triple-overtime loss to then-No.4 Stanford with a resounding 42-17 thumping of newest Pac-12 member Colorado. Matt Barkley set a school record with 6 touchdown passes, and the Trojans cruised despite the chilly weather in Boulder. USC hoped to beat Washington after losing to […]