Iowa Related
Varsity Numbers - College Rushers according to POE
These statistics are too hard for me to explain let alone understand, but it's just another way to prove Shonn Greene was really good. And, even more interesting it shows how average Javon Ringer really was. Both these things we Hawkeye fans already knew, but now there are some fancy stats to back it up.
Ferentz signs contract through 2015
No real news here. We knew Coach Ferentz and the university had reached a deal a few months ago, but now it's all official as President Sally Mason signed the contract on Friday. I'm not sure what took so long as Ferentz and Barta signed it back in June. Anyway, Marc Morehouse posted the actual contract and it is kind of interesting to read though. One item in the contract is if/when Iowa wins the national championship this year, Ferentz would get a half-million dollar bonus. Also, here are some of the duties that Ferentz has as head football coach: teach the mechanics and techniques of football to team members; coach student-athletes, analyze performances, and instruct student-athletes in areas of deficiency; require exemplary citizenship of student-athletes; recruit talented student-athletes for the Football program who will be committed students and exemplary citizens; and participate in radio and television coaches programs in conjunction with media partners.
At least it's college football related
Penn State Receiver Charge with DUI
So Iowa's not the only one with problems. Obviously all around the country college kids make mistakes. This one probably won't hurt Penn State as James McDonald only has 6 career catches, but the Nittany Lions did lose the 3 starting receivers from 2008 and could use some depth at the position.
Kurt Wermers to transfer from Michigan
This is a weird situation. A few days ago it was announced that Wermers was transferring and he had all sort of bad things to say about the Michigan coaching staff (not the first time we've heard bad things). Now we find out he was academically ineligible to play at Michigan anyway. So that clouds up his whole reason behind leaving...was it the un-familial environment or the flunking out of school?
Google Trends #100
Lamar Odom News
While 1-99 were pretty much all Erin Andrews related (no comment), #100 on the list today was "Lamar Odom News". I'm pretty sure there has been a lack of news on Odom as he didn't get signed back on with the Lakers and still hasn't found any other team.