A longtime starter for the Spurs, Keldon Johnson has come off the bench in each of the past three games, and head coach Gregg Popovich expects that to continue for the foreseeable future, writes Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News (subscription required). As McDonald explains, the thinking is that Johnson can breathe some life into a second unit that hasn’t been as … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: K. Johnson, Smart, Mavs, J. Green
Archives for December 2023
What other junk foods should sponsor a bowl game with an edible mascot?
I have a journalism degree The Pop Tarts Bowl took the college football social media world by storm, due in large part to it’s mascot, Strawberry, who after a slew of in-game antics, hopped into a giant toaster and became an EDIBLE mascot for the winning team to enjoy. I still can't get over the Pop-Tart Bowl.The live Pop-Tart disappearing into a toaster while holding a sign … [Read more...] about What other junk foods should sponsor a bowl game with an edible mascot?
Clemson Shows Resiliency in Gator Bowl Win
The 2023 bowl season has given us some thrilling college football in the last few weeks. Friday’s Gator Bowl was no different, as Clemson beat Kentucky in a nail-biter 38-35. Both teams put on a show as they broke records and exchanged leads late into the fourth quarter. In the end, it was another strong performance by the Tiger defense that got them the win in … [Read more...] about Clemson Shows Resiliency in Gator Bowl Win
Missouri Wins Ugly Cotton Bowl Over Ohio State
Points were at a premium in this year’s Cotton Bowl. It was the antithesis to the 46-45 showdown between USC and Tulane last year. In what would make an Iowa vs. Nebraska fan blush, Ohio State and Missouri traded punts until the Buckeyes’ defense finally blinked. Mizzou’s late score helped secure their first win over Ohio State since 1976. It was also, the first time Ohio … [Read more...] about Missouri Wins Ugly Cotton Bowl Over Ohio State
Tigers Upset the Cyclones 36-26
It was a frigid Friday afternoon in Memphis, TN, as the AutoZone Liberty Bowl kicked off. The Iowa State Cyclones were favored by nine and a half points, despite an up-and-down season. They were left with a 7-5 record, 6-3 in the Big 12. Their opponent, the Memphis Tigers, was flying a little higher with a 9-3 overall record, and 6-2 in the AAC. However, in hindsight, if one … [Read more...] about Tigers Upset the Cyclones 36-26