The Roundup: Michael Phelps May Have a Contender and More Bad News for Rich Rodriguez
By Jason McIntyre
Lane Kiffin’s going to have some of his players suit up on offense and defense. [ESPN LA]
Gregg Doyel: “I’m the anti-Simmons in lots of ways, including his infatuation with pop culture and his need to be seen as cool.” [Saturday Down South]
What movie is being talked about here: “They made a movie that was too niche, too geeky and too hipstery. You can’t count on the comic to draw the audience.” [Hollywood Reporter]
Problem is, Rex, they aren’t backups. With Revis gone, these two guys are the 3rd and 4th cornerbacks you’ve got. [NY Post]
If you care about Brett Favre, this story is for you. [NFL.com]
Rough news for Michigan fans – it’s best defensive back, Troy Woolfolk, is done for the season. [Freep]
The Top 50 jerks in sports. Hint: No. 1 was in the news a bit yesterday. [CBS Sports]
“The demise of athletes like Gehrig and soldiers given a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease — might have been catalyzed by injuries only now becoming understood: concussions and other brain trauma.” [NYT]
Rachel Nichols talks to a blog. [Midwest Sports Fans]
Adrian Wojnarowski talks to a newspaper. [Buffalo News]
This is billed as “Inside the Revis talks” but it’s more like, “what could be happening.” [National Football Post]
Does Michael Phelps have a contender? [USA Today]
Portman, Kunis and Aronofsky? That’s power, kid.