Sports-CHAT

First Day is over

2010-04-23T08:38:00.000-07:00

What's the biggest story of the NFL draft after Thursday's first round? There's always one and most seem to agree that the Denver Broncos trading up to get former Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow takes the top slot.The only reason it's a big story is because most football experts didn't seem to think he was a first rounder! Why? Is it because of his allegedly flawed throwing motion and that allegedly

Tejada hits the game winner

2009-07-23T07:00:00.001-07:00

Just when you thought it was going to be "dead" time from the end of the NBA season to the beginning of NFL and College training camps, along come the Astros to make the stretch run very interesting.Last night at Minute Maid Park in Houston, the Astros found a way to win. With the Astros down a run, 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth, with 2 outs versus the division NL Central division leading St.

Proud Uncle!

2009-07-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

She's a member of the group "Sophia Fresh" and her name is Skye...(third right). If someone had told me that SHE would be the one when she was a kid, really still is, to take on the world of showbiz, I would have bet them my future house. I didn't know she had it in her. She has two other sisters who I would have picked before her...and yes...they are doing well also!!However, here she is! Skye,

Yao Ming opts for foot surgery---out for 2009-10?

2009-07-17T10:24:00.000-07:00

Houston Rockets Center Yao Ming, with the blessing of the Rockets, has as elected to have extensive surgery on his fractured left foot that was broken during the playoffs in May. There's a good chance that the surgery will eliminate his chances of playing next season. However, he may be able to resume his NBA career. Yao has decided to undergo a bone graft

MK Bower will do well at Rice University

2009-07-16T05:24:00.000-07:00

Rice University, more specifically, Rice Athletic Director, Chris Del Conte, made a tremendous hire in MK Bower, the very talented former Rice beat writer of the Houston Chronicle.Bower has been assigned to cover "all things" Rice and beyond. It is cutting edge in that Professional sports teams have in house reporters. The challenge will be a balancing act. However, there's no doubt he will do

Steve McNair---Dead at 36

2009-07-04T21:34:00.000-07:00

Can't believe it...just seemed like yesterday that we were watching McNair and the Titans in the 2000 Superbowl trying to pull it out against the St.Louis Rams. Here we are today and McNair is no longer with us.I can proudly say that I, along with other fortunate Sportscasters in Houston, had a chance to cover McNair while he was an up and coming quarterback with the Oilers. While it was a short

2009-06-25T19:40:00.000-07:00

This is my personal tribute to Michael Jackson. As I and family were driving home from a short vacation, my lone Daughter asked, "hey---you know Michael Jackson died---right"? At first, I didn't take her seriously because she is the ultimate prankster.However, "after further review", researching and combing the internet and satellite radio for answers while driving, sadly but surely, it was true.

Big News abounds--College Baseball--NBA--NFL

2009-06-24T10:41:00.001-07:00

LSU wins the NCAA College World Series on Wednesday versus the Texas Longhorns with an 11-4 victory at Rosenblatt Field in Omaha. This is the sixth National Championship for the Tigers.Tigers rightfielder Jared Mitchell hit a three-run homer in the first inning to help LSU build a 4-0 lead. Texas pulled even in the 5th when Kevin Keyes would lace a 2-run homer over the left centerfield wall tying

Browns Receiver---Donte Stallworth---suspended indefinitely!

2009-06-18T18:58:00.000-07:00

Roger Goodell decided to make a statement today by suspending Cleveland Browns receiver Donte Stallworth for the unforeseeable future. Something, seemingly, had to be done due to public outcry at what seems to be a REALLY reduced sentence for a DUI Manslaughter charge.These are the details of the story as reported by ESPN.After a night of drinking at a bar in Miami Beach's Fountainebleau hotel,

Sammy Sosa Test Positive----for Steroids---NOW?

2009-06-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

Sammy Sosa tested positive in 2003 and why are we just hearing about it? For one, baseball did not have penalties for the first-time use of performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.One assumption why this is just coming out? The New York Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in baseball's anonymous 2003 survey, which has been the subject of a protracted court fight. Remember that

Former Ch. 11 Newscaster---Next Food Network Star?

2009-06-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

Terrence Jackson has completely transformed himself. He was once the smooth-talking, "live" and-on-the-scene reporter, who for KHOU-TV, would occasionally be put in harms way to deliver the news, no matter the situation. That is the job of a reporter.Today, Terrence is a smooth-talking salesman for a national home builder. In addition, Terrence moonlights as a gourmet cook. Based on personal

2009-06-15T15:18:00.000-07:00

Wide Receiver Plaxico Burress' trial has been postponed until September 23rd by Felicia Mennin. The postponement could possibly allow Burress to sign with an NFL team. According to Burress' attorney, the former New York Giants receiver can step on the field of play and perform . For those of you who may not know what happened, here goes. This, according to ESPN.Burress shot himself in the thigh

Atlanta Falcons release QB Michael Vick!

2009-06-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Well...what do ya think? Think he could play for the Houston Texans? Why not give him a shot?The Atlanta Falcons have released Michael Vick and he is eligible to sign with any NFL or CFL team. However, the NFL has not yet reinstated him. Vick's incarceration sentence ends July 20. NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, plans to meet with Vick post his complete release.But, in the meantime, let's just

Former Bears QB Rex Grossman is now a Texan!

2009-06-11T23:15:00.000-07:00

The Texans announced on Thursday that they signed former Chicago Bears Quarterback, Rex Grossman, to one year contract with the idea of him possibly being a backup. Former Detroit Lions QB, Dan Orlovsky, to be the number 2 backup. The question for the Texans now is which one really will be the number 2 behind starting QB, Matt Schaub.Now, what happens with Alex Brink? Guess NFL teams never can

Former NBA All-Star Otis Birdsong, talks Finals

2009-06-09T09:31:00.000-07:00

Game three of the NBA Finals will take place tonight in Orlando with the Magic down 0-2 to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Fortunately for the magic, they're home where they were 32-9 during the regular season. Unfortunately for the Magic, the Lakers have history on their side...when the home team wins the first two games of an NBA Finals, that team goes on to win the series over 90% of the time. The

The Orlando Magic Will Want This One Back!

2009-06-07T22:07:00.001-07:00

If Courtney Lee makes the layup, the series is tied at a game apiece. He had just missed a point-blank layup earlier with a little more than 20 ticks left in regulation. First of all, one would have expected Turkoglu or Lewis to have the ball in the last few seconds of what could have been a series deciding game.But once the shot clock dipped to 8 seconds and ticking, Courtney Lee's options ran

Rice Owls Eliminated from CWS Contention

2009-06-07T08:19:00.001-07:00

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Rice Owls who played gallantly against an LSU team that just seemed to have it all. LSU's Louis Coleman pitched 8 innings of really solid baseball allowing just 3 runs on 9 hits, and striking out 5. What was really impressive is that the tigers were not forced to go into their bullpen. The Tigers only needed to use Coleman and Matty Ott---the best closer in

Rice Drops Game One of the Super Regionals!

2009-06-05T23:43:00.000-07:00

The Rice Owls are in a 'must-win' situation after losing Game One in the best-of-three, 12-9, Friday night in Baton Rouge at Alex Box Stadium.If the Owls are going to have any chance of keeping their hopes alive for a game 3 with a chance to travel to Omaha and the College World Series, they will need to devise a recipe that will thwart the potent offense of the LSU Tigers.The Tigers were led by

Breaking News---QB Chase Clement---Has Left Ti-Cats Training Camp!

2009-06-05T09:20:00.001-07:00

Former Rice star Quarterback Chase Clement has officially left Hamilton Tiger Cats training camp. According to his Dad, Craig, Chase is currently on a flight back to San Antonio. I spoke with Craig earlier today via cell phone.His dad stated the reasons why he left camp. For those of you reading this, I think I can safely say as a College Football Analyst, at the very core, Chase's leaving camp

Lakers Roll in Game One!

2009-06-04T21:26:00.000-07:00

There was no doubt going into the second quarter that the Lakers were pretty much in control. The Magic had a 33-28 lead with Jameer Nelson running the show. But, the Lakers would go on a 7-0 run and erase the lead.That pretty much meant that Orlando was ineffective offensively and couldn't keep the Lakers away from the glass and maybe---just maybe---and since I'm not a coach, I won't question

The Road to Omaha for the Rice Owls Runs Through Baton Rouge!

2009-06-04T09:33:00.000-07:00

Yes...the Rice Owls will have to take two of three from the number 1 team in the country this weekend. This is going to be a fight.If you think for one second that the Owls are soft and can't take the pressure, think again. Under Wayne Graham, they have a swagger and they are tough...understated, but if you spend any time around the players, you'll notice a silent intellectual confidence that

Chase is a Tiger-Cat

2009-06-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

'Bout time that Chase gets a team. He's now an OFFICIAL member of the Hamilton Ti-Cats. I think he will do well. His running style is suited for the CFL and his passing ability will come in handy on that wide field.For more details, see the full story.What do you think? Will he exceed expectations? Let me know.Let your voice be heard in the poll below.