Roundup: Ferguson Chaos Continues as National Guard Moves In; Mr. T Shows Up at Jury Duty & 24 Hours of the SEC Network
By Jason McIntyre
The biggest challenge facing new MLB commish Rob Manfred is shortening games. In 1984 the average game went 2:35. In 2014? A lengthy 3:02, the longest on record. [Times]
Geno Smith spent the summer doing heavy film work. [NYDN]
The Green Bay Packers seem open to the idea of analytics in scouting. [JS Online]
Someone watched the first 24 hours of the SEC Network. [Alligator.org]
Referees are going to make a point of emphasis on illegal contact and defensive holding in 2014. Why this is a huge deal. [Sharp Football Analysis]
Middle-aged American men dominate mini-golf, except for Olivia Prokopova, a 19-year old from the Czech Republic. [NYT]
Coming off the World Cup, the Premier League has an opportunity to lure in more casual soccer fans. This crackdown on Vines and GIFs certainly won’t help spread the word. [Independent]
How the Seattle Seahawks tackle. [MMQB]
“Well, when you walk into the locker room and you have a senior who’s on the cellphone five minutes before you’re supposed to go onto the field before the game, laughing and talking, you know: Maybe it’s time to move on.” [AJC]
What are the chances that Dwayne Bowe’s suspension could lead to him ending up in Cleveland this season? [PFT]
In the Blake Sims vs Jake Coker QB battle, Nick Saban has yet to name his starter. [Tuscaloosa News]
Here’s a terrible, worthless column by Mike Lupica on Matt Harvey. [NYDN]
Very cool strength and conditioning video from VCU.
Want to see what it looks like in microscopic slow motion when a Jellyfish stings you?
Horrific highway accident here (:20) but the good news is, everyone survived.