1. Attention to detail
Notre Dame’s opening at football coach means college coaches everywhere are dusting off their resumes. Remember: Al Gore invented the Internet, so that one’s taken.
2. It’s this simple
Tyrone Willingham beat Michigan this year, won 21 games in three seasons and earned two bowl bids in three years. Four words for Illinois: Hire. Him. Right. Now.
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Butch Davis, who rebuilt Miami’s program, was forced to resign as head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Six more words for
Illinois: Hire. Him. If. Willingham. Says. No.
4. Naming rights
If Urban Meyer is on the top of the Notre Dame wish list, all the other names are sub-Urban. Somebody, please take this keyboard away from me.
5. Ringing endorsement
On his first day of practice, new
Bears backup QB Jeff George impressed wide receiver David Terrell. Well, that’s it then. I’m sold.
6. Big bidness
If the Bears can manage two more wins (hello Jaguars and Lions), bet the farm and truck that they get an invite from the MPC Computers Bowl.
7. Vote or cry
Your online votes at espn.com help choose the college football award winners. Finally, a chance to have a voice in the
Biletnikoff Award decision. I say give it to Biletnikoff and let him keep it.
8. Only 17 shopping days left
The Montreal Expos stadium store is open until Dec. 18, selling what’s left of its official merchandise. Nothing says Joyeux Noel like a third-alternate No. 61 Livan Hernandez jersey.
9. Offensive foul
Prosecutors say they’ll go after the Pacers who punched fans in that brawl, making this one of the rare times that an
NBA player takes a charge.
WATCH YOURSELF
One of them takes on evil-doers; the other takes on defensive linemen.
Kyle Turley
Mr. Incredible
