Today’s Brew: Shuffling in the booth
ESPN has made some changes to its lineup of college football commentators. Recently hired Matt Millen will have a prominent role, and the popular team of Mike Patrick and Todd Blackledge will be split up. Also, unfortunately, Craig James is still with the network.
· Sports Illustrated’s Frank Deford says the NCAA is as bad as the BCS.
· Dismantling the BCS may not automatically lead to a playoff system, but it’s a good first step.
· By the way, Nebraska chancellor Harvey Perlman, who is chairman of the BCS presidential oversight committee, has used bogus, disingenuous arguments to defend the BCS all week. For example: A playoff system would distract student athletes from their studies (even though they’d be on winter break). His e-mail address can be found on this page.
· This guy is convinced Florida coach Urban Meyer will leave for Notre Dame after this season. It wouldn’t be surprising, but in the meantime Charlie Weis has a chance to win people over again in South Bend.
· Pass-catching tight end Tony Gonzalez may do more blocking in the Falcons’ offense.
· Former Yankee Jim Leyritz, who’s facing DUI manslaughter charges and also was arrested for allegedly beating his wife, broke down in court.
· The Oakland A’s will retire Rickey Henderson’s number. Remember this Rickey moment?
· LSU is adding its name to the front of its football jerseys.
· Have a good weekend. See you next week.
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