College Football Week One: Cheerleader Edition

As of Friday afternoon, everyone is at 0-0 (almost, sorry Baylor, you got hammered). With the openning day kick-off less than 24 hours away, let us put Obama/McCain on hold and turn our attention to young men being given free educations in exchange for engaging in the controlled violence that we in the U.S. call NCAA College Football.

Check out College Football’s Week-One Top 25: Cheerleader Edition after the jump! Read More »

Knight with Shining Karma

Phil KnightNike co-founder Phil Knight knows a thing or two about chivalry, good will towards men and resuscitating college sports arenas.

When Knight got word that University of Oregon’s McArthur Court had fallen prey to veined cracks-and-bruises he and his faithful wife Penny, The Duchess of Dunks donated a large sum of money to rescue it from complete dilapidation.

Fear not, humble Oregon University: Knight’s pledge of $100 million dollars will restore order to your crumbling court.

Properly known as the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund, Knight’s contribution will show support to all ailing sports programs and arenas under the school banner. Read More »