Thursday, March 26, 2009

Local Sports Shorts (03/26/09)

"What in the Hell is going on out there?"

Cop stopped Texans player as he rushed to be with dying Mother-in-law [Jeff McShan, KHOU news] - The perils of Driving While Black in Texas. Even after others repeatedly asked the Dallas PD officer to let him go he refused. Shameful.

Tejada gets 1 year probation. [KRIV Sports] - And he's got to correct his birth certificate, and quit getting botox to make himself look younger.

Sam Houston State wants Blake Joseph. [Mark Berman, KRIV] - He'd be a good fit for them. SHSU has a good track record w/QB's from D-1 schools who transfer in.

UH receiver Patrick Edwards to partake in non-contact drills this Spring. [College Football Talk] - I saw a story on this on TV last night, but it's not on any website. Brutal injury, good story, great young man.

Casey, Dillard, to get good look by Pro Scouts. [Meagan Manfull, Chron.com] - Casey has 'h-back' written all over him, and Dillard has the potential *P-word* written all over him to be a great possession receiver.

Dynamo close to signing veteran Akinbiyi. [Bernardo Fallas, Chron.com] - *YAWN*...A journeyman with some scoring ability, but little creativity, who's probably 5 years past his prime....sounds like someone a Major League Baseball team would bring into AAA to mentor the young guys doesn't it? Not that MLS is Minor League mind you.