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Who wants to sex Orakpo?

Posted by HenryJames on August 3rd, 2009 under Football

Former Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo signed a five year $20 million contract with the Washington Redskins last Thursday night. He got $12.1 million guaranteed. Orakpo said he was out for a birthday dinner with his fiancée late last night at a sushi restaurant when he got the call from his agent letting him know that the deal was done. Asked if he left a bigger tip, Orakpo shrugged. "I don't know," he said. "She's the
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College Hoops National Championship Race

Posted by Trips Right on July 31st, 2009 under Basketball

The smoke has cleared from the recruiting circus. David Stern's WWF lieutenants have scourged the college basketball landscape leaving only the truest student athletes to carry the torch. What we have left, it seems, is a 5 horse race in the quest for one shining moment. Sure, we can discuss why you think that Matt Painter's Boilers will make a deeper run than the Gerald Henderson-less Dukies. Will Ater Majok be
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Ogbonnaya agrees to terms with Rams

Posted by HenryJames on July 20th, 2009 under Football

Former Texas running back Chris Ogbonnaya has signed a four year contract with the St. Louis Rams according to Scout.com: The contract includes a signing bonus of around $66,000 and an escalator that increases his 2012 base salary to $1.308 million dollars, or the low RFA tender. Ogbonnaya was so excited that he posted a copy of the contract online. Uh...it's not a huge signing bonus, and the
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Texas’ defensive ends are faster than OU’s safeties

Posted by HenryJames on March 25th, 2009 under

Well only if you believe the NFL combine and NFL scouts. Sooner safety Nic Harris ran a 4.85 at the NFL combine, and then twice ran 4.83 at his pro day workout. Fellow safety Lendy Holmes ran a 4.74 at the combine. Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo ran a 4.70 at the combine, and teammate Henry Melton ran a 4.64 and 4.66 today at Texas' pro day workout. Melton also had a 34 1/2" vertical.
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Baylor win

Posted by Trips Right on March 3rd, 2009 under Basketball

Obviously a big win that all but seals the deal for a tourney bid. But first and foremost let me preface these glowing thoughts with this, it was Baylor. The Bears looked disinterested on offense, and guarded like, well, Baylor. But hell, you take a win when you can get it. I thought Balbay's on the ball defense against Jerrells set the tone for the rest of the D. When Curtis can
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If I had a conversation with a sooner basketball fan…

Posted by Trips Right on February 21st, 2009 under Uncategorized

This is how it would probably go. Me: Man, that Blake Griffin is something else. We'll have to double and hope for the best. sooner: Blake Griffin's fucking good man, you can't single him, or he'll destroy you. Me: Yeah, that's why I said we're going to have to double him. sooner: Blake Griffin passes out of double teams and his cutting teammates are fucking awesome when they're cutting to the
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Fighting Ken “Mouse” McFaddens beat Syracuse on 60 ft. Buzzer Beater

Posted by Trips Right on December 15th, 2008 under Basketball

This could have been us Horn fans. In the context of 2008, would it have shocked you? I'm glad God hates Derrick Coleman more than Chris Mihm.

God likes Mouse McFadden more than Jeff Foster.


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Brian Orakpo wins the Hendricks Award

Posted by HenryJames on December 10th, 2008 under Football

The award goes to the nation's best defensive end. Dude already won the Nagurski Trophy on Monday, and he's also a finalist for the Lott Trophy. Congratulations on honors well deserved. Update: And he won the Lombardi Award as well.
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Brian Orakpo Earns Degree, Wins Nagurski

Posted by on December 7th, 2008 under Football

Congrats to Rak one being named the nation's best defensive player. Phil Loadholt could not be reached for comment.Texas Sports.
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Orakpo’s knee doesn’t have ligament damage

Posted by HenryJames on November 3rd, 2008 under Football