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  1. Heat edge Spurs in OT, force deciding Game 7Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:26:59 PDT
    LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force OT and the Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. More...
  2. Heat edge Spurs in OT, force deciding Game 7Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:26:59 PDT
    LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force OT and the Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. More...
  3. Sources: Clips walk away from Celts dealWed, 19 Jun 2013 07:26:41 PDT
    The Los Angeles Clippers informed the Boston Celtics on Tuesday morning they are pulling out of talks to acquire Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers, sources told ESPN.com. More...
ESPN - Highlight Of The Night
  1. Heat Fans Denied ReentryJune 19, 2013 05:17:25 PDT
    Dan Le Batard joins "Mike & Mike" to talk about the Miami Heat fans who left early and were denied reentry to AmericanAirlines Arena when the Heat forced overtime. More...
Chiefs
  1. Joining media won't fix Scott Pioli's NFL reputationMon, 17 Jun 2013 18:01 CDT
    If we can get away from jokes about candy wrappers and the "Right 53," we can see what is happening here. Scott Pioli is making the predictable career move by joining NBC's Sunday night NFL studio show after being fired as Chiefs general manager in January. But to really prepare for another NFL job, Pioli needs to focus on the problems that surfaced in his four years running the Chiefs. More...
  2. Chiefs' full-squad training camp to start July 26 in St. JosephMon, 17 Jun 2013 17:01 CDT
    The Chiefs announced Monday they will officially kick off training camp under new head coach Andy Reid on Friday, July 26 at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. More...
  3. Scott Pioli to appear on NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' broadcastsMon, 17 Jun 2013 09:49 CDT
    Former Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is staying in the television business. Pioli, who was fired by the Chiefs after the 2012 season, has been hired by NBC Sports to serve as an analyst on its "Sunday Night Football" coverage this season, Sports Illustrated reported Monday. More...
  4. Fifty years ago, the Chiefs found a home in Kansas CitySat, 15 Jun 2013 22:58 CDT
    Fifty years ago this week, the Texans ditched Dallas and morphed into the Kansas City Chiefs, now an incalculably valuable icon of the city, as synonymous with the landscape as barbecue, the Country Club Plaza and jazz. But it took a few indulgences of fate, some skullduggery and larger-than-life personalities to make this essential element of Kansas City come to be. More...
  5. KSHB-TV Channel 41 to carry Chiefs game at PhiladelphiaFri, 14 Jun 2013 14:31 CDT
    NBC affiliate KSHB-TV, Channel 41, has acquired the over-the-air broadcast rights to televise the Chiefs' game at Philadelphia on Thursday night Sept. 19. More...
  6. NFL announces limits on what fans can bring into stadiums, including ArrowheadThu, 13 Jun 2013 21:39 CDT
    The NFL, in the interest of public safety, has announced a policy that limits the size and types of bags that may be brought into stadiums this season. About all that will be allowed are clear plastic bags smaller than 12 inches wide, or one-gallon Ziploc-type bags, according to the league. That means women attending Chiefs games at Arrowhead Stadium will have to leave their purses at home, unless it is a small hand-sized clutch bag. More...
  7. Terrell Owens has no chance with ChiefsWed, 12 Jun 2013 17:34 CDT
    Washed-up wide receiver Terrell Owens may be fishing for job, but he won't find it in Kansas City. More...
  8. Belcher baby's maternal family presents its caseWed, 12 Jun 2013 23:10 CDT
    The family says Sophie Perkins, a young cousin of slain mother Kasandra Perkins, would be better at keeping up with the 9-month-old child. Zoey Michelle Belcher was orphaned in a murder-suicide involving Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher. More...
  9. Terrell Owens says he'd be a good fit for Andy Reid and the ChiefsWed, 12 Jun 2013 11:59 CDT
    Terrell Owens is hoping for another comeback and believes he could be a good fit in Andy Reid's West Coast Offense here in Kansas City. More...
  10. Poll: How would you feel about Terrell Owens joining Chiefs?Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:21 CDT
    Terrell Owens ... remember him? The flamboyant wide receiver is seeking to make another comeback, and on Wednesday he listed the Chiefs as one of two teams that could use his services this fall. How would you feel about seeing T.O. in Chiefs Red? Vote in our poll. More...
What's Up NFL?
  1. Police investigate Hernandez's homeWed, 19 Jun 2013 13:31:10 GMT
    State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. More...
  2. Pats' Gronkowski has back surgeryWed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:30 GMT
    New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. More...
  3. Gleason accepts apology of fired DJsWed, 19 Jun 2013 13:45:41 GMT
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  4. Crew fired for mocking GleasonTue, 18 Jun 2013 01:03:46 GMT
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  5. Five employees cooperating with probeWed, 19 Jun 2013 13:51:14 GMT
    Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates. More...
  6. Tony Gonzalez wins Good Guy AwardWed, 19 Jun 2013 08:27:45 GMT
    Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez has won the 2013 Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America. More...
  7. Chad Johnson released early from jailMon, 17 Jun 2013 15:17:49 GMT
    Former NFL star Chad Johnson is being released immediately from jail after apologizing to a judge for lack of respect when he slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week. More...
  8. Chad Johnson going to McDonaldsMon, 17 Jun 2013 22:09:30 GMT
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  9. Bengals to star in 'Hard Knocks'Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:09:03 GMT
    The Cincinnati Bengals will star in the training camp documentary show ''Hard Knocks'' for the second time in five NFL seasons. More...
  10. Donald Driver says he would only return to the PackersMon, 17 Jun 2013 16:05:40 GMT
    The retired WR isn't looking to come back, but if he does, it will only be for the Green and Gold. More...
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Royals
  1. Bullpen, base-running problems cost Royals in 4-3 loss to IndiansTue, 18 Jun 2013 22:46 CDT
    A rare bullpen hiccup and a base-running blunder Tuesday kept Kansas City from climbing above .500 and instead dumped them back into third place in the American League Central Division as the Royals lost 4-3 to the Indians on Tuesday night in Cleveland. More...
  2. Accelerated approach helps Royals to unlock Eric Hosmer's swingTue, 18 Jun 2013 23:07 CDT
    Everyone knows someone who is habitually late. It's a maddening trait to the unafflicted who see the problem as remarkably easy to fix: Start earlier. That's how the Royals' two new hitting coaches, George Brett and Pedro Grifol, diagnosed Eric Hosmer's swing. More...
  3. Draft pick getting fill of Royals in OmahaTue, 18 Jun 2013 18:59 CDT
    Cody Stubbs is playing for North Carolina in the College World Series. More...
  4. Royals are back at .500 after rallying for 2-1 victory over IndiansMon, 17 Jun 2013 23:13 CDT
    The Royals struck for two late runs Monday night in rallying for a 2-1 victory over the Indians. Kansas City pulled back to .500 at 34-34 by winning for the 11th time in 13 games. And the Royals leaped past the Indians and into second place in the American League Central Division. More...
  5. Some pop from (some of the) popsMon, 17 Jun 2013 23:22 CDT
    On the day after Father's Day, the Royals staged a certain highlight to their first fathers' road trip. The dads -- there are 21 on the trip -- took batting practice against George Brett. More...
  6. Getting to first base: Meet the mastermind behind the Royals' Kiss CamMon, 17 Jun 2013 15:55 CDT
    Contrary to popular opinion, the most powerful man in the Kansas City Royals organization isn't owner David Glass or manager Ned Yost or even power hitter Billy Butler. No, the most powerful man in the organization is the guy striding into the office right now, the guy who runs the Kiss Cam. More...
  7. Wade Davis beats former club as Royals top Rays 5-3Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:51 CDT
    Royals right-hander Wade Davis survived a shaky start Sunday in working six strong innings in a 5-3 victory over his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays, at Tropicana Field. Elliot Johnson ignited a tie-breaking, two-run sixth inning with a double. More...
  8. Royals have no plans to shift Alex Gordon back to thirdSun, 16 Jun 2013 23:11 CDT
    Royals manager Ned Yost said Sunday he couldn't foresee a scenario in which the team would move Alex Gordon back to third base. The question stems primarily from Mike Moustakas' ongoing struggles, but the Royals also will face a crowded outfield when Jarrod Dyson returns from the disabled list. More...
  9. Rays' Cobb released from hospital after being hitSun, 16 Jun 2013 10:51 CDT
    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb left the hospital and went home Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive. More...
  10. Saturday in the minors: Duffy says 'I feel like it's just about there'Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:23 CDT
    Left-hander Danny Duffy's final line may not look great, but he was happy with how things went Saturday in his rehabilitation start for Class AAA Omaha in its 8-7 loss at Iowa. More...
Distraction Done Right
Super Bowl Winning Quarterbacks
Most Super Bowl Winning Quarterbacks Under 6'4 2011-02-09 20:50:52

In the NFL, there has been a trend over the past decade.  This trend is to have your prototypical quarterback to be at least 6 feet 4 inches tall, or a so called "pocket passer."  We have seen the likes of Tom Brady, Ben Rothleisberger, and Peyton Manning.  There is no doubt that these are excellent players and without a doubt, hall of fame quarterbacks.

However looking back at history, it shows that these quarterbacks are the exception and not the rule.  Look no further than the last 2 quarterbacks to win the super bowl.  Drew Brees is only 6 feet tall and Aaron Rogers is only 6 feet 2 inches tall.

Out of the 25 quarterbacks to win the super bowl, 64% have been 6 feet 3 inches or under.   If you eliminate the Mannings, Brady, Aikman, and Rothleisberger, that number grows to 84%.  It may be a safe bet to say that Michael Vick will be the next 6 footer to win it all.  So unless you have an exceptional stud like one of the aforementioned players, that can put a team on his back and will his team to victory, a smart General Manager would look for one of the many excellent players who were deemed "too little."

Marcus Austin

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Tid Bits From An All-Pro 2011-05-10 11:51:07

During the Speedsac Workshop that was held at 68 Inside Sports on May 7th, I had the pleasure of swapping stories with All-Pro, Future Hall Of Famer, Will Shields and he gave me a few golden nuggets.

Shields called working in the trenches of an NFL offensive line "Controlled Violence."  He demonstrated what he meant by giving lightning fast forearm shivers to a room full of punching bags.  I felt sorry for those bags.  When asked if he had anything left in the tank, he jokingly said "You might be able to wheel me out there on 3rd downs."  Someone please call Todd Haley!

Of all the defensive linemen in the NFL, who do you think taught Will Shields the most about becoming a dominant NFL offensive lineman?  Hint: He did not play in the AFC West.  Hint, Hint:  He did not play in the AFC.  Hint, Hint, Hint:  He played for the Minnesota Vikings...... Yes, it was John Randle.  He said Randle "always kept him guessing."

Finally, Mr Shields gave me the secret to becoming an All Pro offensive lineman and it starts at a very early age.  You will never guesse this one so I will tell you......TONKA TRUCKS!!!  That's right Tonka Truck,s he said, are "durable and built to last."  The other thing about those trucks is that when you go to push them, "you have to bend your knees, get low, and drive your legs forward" and these are the same skills needed to become a great offensive lineman. 

So there you have it!  It helps to grow over 6 feet and 300 lbs also, but you have to start somewhere.  Why not Tonka Truck?.

Marcus Austin

 

 

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BIG 12
  1. KU men's basketball and women's cross country teams post perfect multi-year APR scoresTue, 11 Jun 2013 16:39 CDT
    The KU men's basketball program and women's cross country team were recognized by the NCAA for achieving perfect multi-year Academic Progress Rates in their respective sports. The men's basketball program posted a multi-year APR of 1,000 for the seventh straight year. More...
  2. Four K-State teams lead Big 12 in multi-year Academic Progress RatesTue, 11 Jun 2013 16:40 CDT
    For the third straight year, all 16 of Kansas State's athletic teams have met the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate multi-year standard. And the women's golf, men's golf and men's cross country teams led the Big 12 with perfect scores of 1,000 and were awarded APR Public Recognition distinction. The Wildcats' women's basketball team also led the Big 12 with a 990 APR. More...
  3. Big 12 distributes $198M in revenue; KU, K-State to get $22M eachFri, 31 May 2013 12:36 CDT
    The Big 12 will distribute a record amount of $198 million of conference-generated revenue for the 2012-13 school year. More...
  4. Texas A.D.: 4-team football playoff is good `baby step'Thu, 30 May 2013 19:56 CDT
    Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds calls the new four-team College Football Playoff that will begin with the 2014 season a good "baby step." His preference would be eight teams. More...
  5. MU coach Frank Haith says Baylor transfer Deuce Bello has potentialTue, 28 May 2013 11:20 CDT
    Former Baylor swingman Deuce Bello decided to transfer to Missouri last week, but Tigers coach Frank Haith added his two cents on the move in a news release from MU on Tuesday. "Obviously a key word here with Deuce is his potential," Haith said. More...
  6. Kansas baseball falls 7-2 to Oklahoma in Big 12 tournament finalSun, 26 May 2013 20:20 CDT
    Jayhawks would have received an automatic berth to NCAA Tournament with win. With the loss, their chances of receiving an at-large bid are slim. More...
  7. Big 12, SEC meetings are about football's future, not realignmentSun, 26 May 2013 20:20 CDT
    The Big 12 and SEC will hold its spring meetings this week, where the focus is now on the College Football Playoff and bowl tie-ins instead of possible conference realignment. More...
  8. KU baseball team makes it to Big 12 tournament final with win over TCUSat, 25 May 2013 23:38 CDT
    Seven years ago, the Kansas baseball team celebrated a Big 12 tournament win and was headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 12 years. The Jayhawks get a chance to relive that memory with another appearance in Sunday's final after beating TCU 4-0 Saturday night. More...
K-State
  1. Men's Hoops 2013-14 Season Tickets on Sale June 24Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:20:32 EDT
    With excitement riding high after the program's first league title in 36 years, K-State Athletics announced today official ticket information for the 2013-14 men's basketball season. More...
KU
  1. Frankamp Takes Turn Meeting MediaTue, 18 Jun 2013 21:36:51 EDT
    Shooting specialist and incoming freshman Conner Frankamp talked to the local media Monday afternoon. The Wichita, Kan., native discussed several topics, including his first week of workouts and classes and his impressive three-point shooting. More...
MU
  1. Mizzou Tabs Former Drake Head Coach Mark Phelps As New AssistantTue, 18 Jun 2013 10:23:45 EDT
    Mizzou Head Basketball Coach Frank Haith announced the hiring of former Drake University Head Coach Mark Phelps as an assistant coach on Monday. Phelps enjoyed more wins (77) than any Drake head coach in his first five seasons with the program and led the Bulldogs to a pair of postseason berths, including the team's first postseason win since 1975. More...