Roundup: Charles Manson is Getting Married, the 10 Most Expensive Colleges in 2014 & "It's All About that Baste"
By Jason McIntyre
Pittsburgh rallied to beat Tennessee 27-24, as Le’Veon Bell rushed for 204 yards. But LeGarrette Blount wasn’t happy. [Post-Gazette]
Gonzaga 72, SMU 54. The Zags are really strong this year. Domantas Sabonis – son of you know who – had 13 points and nine rebounds in 20 minutes. [AP]
Texas Tech claims ousted defensive coordinator Matt Wallerstedt has been giving the team’s defensive signals to opponents since mid-September. [Avalanche Journal]
The Eagles host the Titans this weekend, and all eyes will be on Mark Sanchez, who has six turnovers in three games. [Philly.com]
Illinois Tim Beckman, trying to keep his job: If our whole coaching staff stays, we’ll win eight games next year! [Sun-Times]
AJ Johnson, a Tennessee linebacker projected as a mid-late round draft pick in 2015, has been suspended from the Vols as the team investigates rape and sexual assault allegations. [Tennessean]
Since 1978, there had only been one week where four underdogs of at least 3-points covered by at least 20 points: Week 11 in 2014 and week eight in 1992. [Football Perspective]
Worth keeping an eye on this week: Philip Rivers has a ‘severe’ rib injury. [Union-Tribune]
Wait, how much is Steve Ballmer going to be able to write off on his taxes after buying the Clippers? [LA Times]
Stanford 88, UConn 86, as the Cardinal pull a major upset in women’s basketball, ending UConn’s 47-game winning streak. [Connecticut Post]
The Times continues to go all-in on the NFL: Two former wives of NFL players speak out about domestic violence. [NYT]
Travis Ware of the Knicks attempts put back in the paint, completely misses the rim. [Dime Magazine]
The downfall of the Nuggets! Pretty thorough piece, but the writer neglects to mention two guys who left Denver – George Karl and Dean Oliver – work in some capacity with ESPN now. [ESPN]
“A woman whose four pitbulls attacked and killed a family’s 10-year-old beagle in October is now suing the deceased dog’s owner for up to $1 million in damages.” [Galveston Daily News]
Shabazz Napier left Kevin Garnett and Deron Williams confused with this crossover.
It’s friggin’ 25 degrees this morning. Winter’s just beginning. Calgon take me away?
Santa robs a post office in Australia. [via Uproxx]
Wale and Jerry Seinfeld chatting? Worth your time. [via Brobible]
Jonas Gray, the new New England hero, doing stand up comedy a few years ago. [via The Buzzer]
It’s all about that Baste. Impressive. This family knows how to bring it.