Athlon’s Essential Eleven Links of the Day
This is your daily link roundup of our favorite sports posts on the web for August 17.
• Former Major League pitcher Tommy John disagrees with the plan to shut down Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg in September.
• The Onion has a funny look at Tim Tebow’s “favorite target” at Jets camp.
• NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah previews this weekend’s NFL preseason action.
• Mandatory.com lists some entertaining movies for those of you missing the Olympics.
• Inside the ACC looks at the effects of the North Carolina academic scandal.
• Notre Dame is breaking out a pretty unusual helmet for the Miami game at Soldier Field this season.
• The American League MVP and Cy Young votes will be highly debated.
• Nike is planning a 16-team college basketball tournament in 2017 to celebrate founder Phil Knight’s birthday.
• Check out Chiefs fan Steve Graham, who has the Kansas City logo on his glass eye.
• Ryan Tannehill will start for the Dolphins tonight against the Panthers.
• We are SO ready for college football to begin. Check out these top highlights from last season.
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---By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)
August 16
• Mariners ace Felix Hernandez tossed a perfect game against the Rays, and that established an MLB first with three “perfectos” in one season.
• Bleacher Report’s Ian Casselberry analyzes the the very costly 50-game suspension of the Giants’ Melky Cabrera.
• Redshirt freshman Johnny Manziel has won the starting quarterback gig at Texas A&M.
• Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley is footing the athletic bill for many kids in his hometown of Saginaw, Michigan, where the school district was going to charge athletes to participate.
• Always nice to enjoy your morning cereal….from the Stanley Cup.
• It was just a “friendly”, but the USA soccer team racked up an historic win in Mexico.
• The NFL Referee's Association is still bickering with the league, who seems content to start the season with replacement refs.
• It looks like Maryland will go with a true freshman at quarterback after C.J. Brown’s season-ending injury.
• FOX Sports releases its preseason Heisman watch.
• Former Georgia coach Jim Donnan has been charged with helping to orchestrate an $80 million Ponzi scheme.
• Russell Westbrook messes with Team USA and Oklahoma City teammate James Harden’s epic beard in this new ad.
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---By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)
August 15
• Because of a nationwide helium shortage, the long-time Nebraska tradition of releasing balloons after the first touchdown has been put on hold.
• Speaking of touchdown routines, Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey has found an interesting way to encourage his team not to celebrate.
• For fans of The Big Lebowski, this moment had to be epic. The Dude abides.
• Chadd Scott of ChuckOliver.net looks at the future of the ACC.
• How serious is the spleen injury to Cowboys tight end Jason Witten?
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• It looks like the new Champions Bowl will either be played in New Orleans or in Arlington, Texas.
• The new NBA2K13 game will feature the 1992 “Dream Team.”
• The Red Sox clubhouse is a mess…again.
• If you’re a Vikings defender at training camp, do not touch 28.
• The North Carolina academic scandal continues to raise more questions.
• Check out who’s taking batting practice in Toronto: Charlie Sheen. He doesn’t have much of a swing, but at least Rick Vaughn has finally learned that we wear caps and sleeves in the league.
--- Email us with any compelling sports-related links at links@athlonsports.com
---By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)
August 14
• Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher had arthroscopic knee surgery this morning but still expects to be ready for the season opener against Indianapolis.
• The Red Sox nation is mourning the passing of Boston legend Johnny Pesky, who was a player, manager and broadcaster for the club during a career that lasted more than 60 years.
• Mark Blaudschun has the scoop on new Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco.
• I was told to check out this amazing photo with water and a hair flip. It definitely is…quite the picture.
• San Diego State head coach Rocky Long may not have his team punt this season. Awesome.
• There seems to be some secrecy in Gainesville regarding a shoulder injury to quarterback Jeff Driskel.
• Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe may have looked a little strange in a Yankees uniform, but the veteran pitcher notched his first save since 2001 in his New York debut.
• Mandatory.com looks at some strange fast food items from around the globe.
• FOX’s Ken Rosenthal details the promotion of heralded Orioles prospect Manny Machado to the majors at age 20.
• John Carvalho calls out the AJC’s reporting on an investigation regarding Auburn commit Reuben Foster.
• Former Bears and 49ers defensive tackle Anthony Adams is now an NFL free agent, and he’s thinking about pursuing his first love — the NBA. Check out his hilarious hoops video.
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---By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)
August 13
• FOX Sports’ Greg Couch looks at some of the biggest winners from the London Olympics, including the fans.
• After Rory McIlroy’s dominant PGA win, the Tiger Woods comparisons are bound to begin.
• Many people are inspired by the Olympics and want to be more athletic. This diver is going to need a little more training.
• USC’s Lane Kiffin is giving up his vote in the Coaches’ poll after lying to the media about selecting his Trojans No. 1.
• Bleacher Report’s Barrett Sallee examines the Auburn quarterback battle.
• First it was Chris Johnson of the Titans. Now Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson thinks he could beat Olympic Champion Usain Bolt in the 40-yard dash.
• Here are some amazing photos from the end of the Olympic Games in London.
• Andrew Luck had quite the debut with the Colts.
• FOX MLB insider John Paul Morosi says goodbye Olympics, hello MLB. He’s bullish on the Rays and thinks the Red Sox “are toast.”
• Should Doug Collins be the next Team USA basketball coach?
• Either James Bond or Marty McFly was navigating through McCovey Cove outside at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
--- Email us with any compelling sports-related links at links@athlonsports.com
---By Patrick Snow (@AthlonSnowman)
