I saw American Hustle last night. My Review Nobody Asked Me to Give: It was decent, but they didn't pull off The Usual Suspects ending hustle for which they were swinging.
SCUMBAG RUTGERS REVERSES COURSE. Yesterday, I ran a story about Rutgers rescinding an offer to Eric LeGrand for him to speak at Rutgers' commencement.
As it turns out, shafting a young man who was paralyzed in the service of the academy wasn't good for publicity, so Rutgers has reversed course. Former New Jersey governor Thomas Kean (still no clue who that dude is) will still be the commencement speaker, but LeGrand will get his moment in front of the microphone as well.
Let Rutgers tell it, this was the plan all along and this dust-up was a mere "miscommunication."
As esteemed 11Wer Hovenaut put it: "I'm beginning to wish Jim Delany 'miscommunicated' that conference invite."
PENN STATE KEEPS RAKING. As prophesied by many, Penn State continued their hot start to the 2015 recruiting class yesterday.
First, the Nittany Lions nailed down the commitment of Pennsylvania's No. 1 player, OL Sterling Jenkins. Later in the day, highly touted dual-threat QB Brandon Wimbush committed to James Franklin's program as well.
But here's some historical context for Penn State's hot start:
#Michigan had 14 four-stars committed by this same date during the 2013 cycle. Penn State now has 12.
— Steve Lorenz (@TremendousUM) May 7, 2014
PANTONI KEEPS IT 100. Director of Player Personnel Mark Pantoni, over to you, my good sir:
All the hype doesn't last forever
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) May 6, 2014
It could be a shot across the bow at Penn State, but it could also be Pantoni speaking from experience. This next campaign will be a be crucial in showing people Ohio State can do more than beat up on rag-tag B1G teams.
If Urban Meyer can finally win some hardware at Ohio State (2012 Leaders Division Championship notwithstanding), that will get the river of talent flowing once again. (Birm had a great breakdown on the state of OSU recruiting over here.)
CARLOS HYDE TO THE ALMIGHTY BROWNS? Jay Glazer diminished my Super Bowl hopes for my Brownies by declaring they'd select him over Johnny Manziel at No. 4. (Glazer being served some crow would make Johnny Manziel to Cleveland even more akin to main-lining heroin, but that's a topic for another day.)
But for every cloud, there's a silver lining:
Ok #Browns fans, maybe this will cheer you up: I'm hearing #OhioState RB Carlos Hyde is on the radar at No. 35.
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) May 7, 2014
The Browns have a plethora of running backs on the roster, so I'm not sure if I'm buying this. (Doesn't mean I wouldn't welcome El Guapo with welcome arms, however.)
Tyvis Powell, your thoughts on the Browns draft?
I say the Browns draft everything but a QB in the first 2 rds. I'll take our chances with Young & Hoyer. Unless the QB they draft is Kenny G
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) May 6, 2014
I could get behind that too. Unfortunately, the Browns will probably draft an offensive tackle and use our second round pick on the next Mohammed Massaquoi. There isn't enough liquor in the world to sedate my rage once that happens.
But hey, at least Donte Whitner is back on the block:
Browns coach Mike Pettine said when @DonteWhitner talked about the importance of winning for the city of Cleveland, "I got chills."
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) May 6, 2014
HEY LADIES. Get in now while the gettin' is good:
Registration now open for 3rd annual Ohio State Football Women's Clinic June 7. Sign up today: http://t.co/E784xdJai9 pic.twitter.com/m83QqiOVOs
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) May 6, 2014
THOSE WMDs. The 'If I Fought This Rapper, Would I Win?' Chart... Blazers' Damian Lillard breaks down what makes him such a stone cold closer... This fire whirl looks cool but also dangerous... The Day I Started Lying to Ruth: A cancer doctor on losing his wife to cancer... Hopefully this dude gets 30 years in the clink... The time has come to abolish NFL scouts... When "Being a Good Samaritan" goes wrong... Who killed Anna Mae?... *EXTREMELY NSFW* Jameis Winston art is hilarious...
