Damion James scores 23

The former Dragon also had 13 rebounds in Texas' 79-68 win over Michigan State, according to MLive.com.

Aleeya Grigsby scores 10

The former Lady Dragon also had six rebounds and a blocked shot in UTPA's 61-60 loss to A&M-CC, according to The Monitor.

Damion James scores 25

The former Dragon had 25 points in Texas' 103-90 win over North Carolina, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Clint Dempsey scores goal

The former Dragon scored in Fulham's 3-0 win over Manchester United, according to Soccer America.

Alton Dixon graduates

The former Panther received his degree, much to Aggie head coach Mike Sherman's delight, according to ArkLaTex homepage:

Alton Dixon is graduating today, which at one point we were really struggling there. God bless him for getting that done. He promised his grandma he would do that.

More on Jermichael Finley's progression

The Green Bay Press Gazette has an excellent article on the former Diboll Lumberjack's recovery from a knee injury:

“The opponents don’t know that I kind of have a bum knee,” Finley said this week, referring to his production. “Hopefully, it can stay where it’s at right now — around 80, 85 percent and it’ll be good for the rest of the season.”

Chase Ford named all-American

The former Corrigan-Camden Bulldog was named to the second team, according to The Kilgore News-Herald:

“That’s another great accomplishment for Chase from an individual standpoint, for sure,” Eckert said. “He had a great season. This again just shows what kind of an impact player he is.”

Big 10 names Nikki Greene freshman of the week

The former Diboll Ladyjack received the honor after 12 points and 10.5 rebounds in two wins, according to We Are Central PA.

Jermichael Finley happy with bigger role

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an excellent article on the former Diboll Lumberjack and his excitement over getting the ball thrown to him more:

"I didn't say nothing," he said. "I think they saw me working hard in practice. They knew I was hungry for the ball. Now it's coming more often."

Don Muhlbach suffers concussion

The former Panther also left the game with an arm injury in Detroit's 48-3 loss to Baltimore, according to The Detroit News.

Jermichael Finley catches five passes

The former Diboll Lumberjack had 70 yards receiving in Green Bay's 21-14 win over Chicago, according to The Green Bay Press Gazette:

His biggest play was a 25-yard reception in the fourth quarter that should have allowed the Packers to put the game away, but four plays later Mason Crosby missed a 42-yard field goal.

Aleeya Grigsby records double-double

The former Lady Dragon had 16 points and 13 rebounds in UTPA's 68-41 win over St. Edward's, according to The Monitor.

Damion James gets 40th double-double

The former Dragon had 21 points and 16 rebounds in Texas' 87-54 win over Texas State, according to The Associated Press.

Nikki Greene scores 12

The former Diboll Ladyjack scored 12 in Penn State's 77-73 win over Pittsburgh, according to The Times Leader.

Nikki Greene gets double-double

The former Diboll Ladyjack had 12 points and 14 rebounds in Penn State's 67-42 win over Monmouth, according to Big Ten Network.

Chase Ford commits to Miami

The former Corrigan-Camden Bulldog will play for the Hurricanes, according to Bay News 9.

Nikki Greene struggling with foul trouble

The Daily Collegian has an excellent article on Nikki Greene and her efforts to stay out of foul trouble:

"Every game it's like always foul trouble," Greene said after picking up four fouls in the Lions' 64-60 loss to Georgia Tech on Dec. 2. "I try to not get the stupid fouls, and I try to hustle, but even if I do that there's always some kind of trouble with that."

Damion James scores 14

The former Dragon also had six rebounds in Texas' 107-74 win over Long Beach State, according to Burnt Orange Nation.

Jermichael Finley scores twice

The former Diboll Lumberjack had two touchdowns in Green Bay's 27-14 win over Baltimore, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Dez Bryant attends year-end banquet

The former Panther showed his support for Oklahoma State, according to News on 6:

"I felt that I was back with the team," Bryant said. "They had my back when I was hurt and when I wasn't hurt; they called and checked on me. You've got to love people like that – good people like that."

Nikki Greene gets three blocks

The former Diboll Ladyjack also had four rebounds in Penn State's 56-48 win over Minnesota, according to GoPSUSports.com.

Clint Dempsey scores two goals

The former Dragon scored in the 43rd and 88th minute in Fulham's 3-0 win over Blackburn, according to Soccer Times.

Damion James scores 19

The former Dragon had 15 points and seven rebounds in the first half alone in a 69-50win over USC, according to AP.

Nikki Greene scores six

The former Diboll Ladyjack also had five rebounds and two blocks in Penn State's 64-60 loss to Georgia Tech, according to Go PSU Sports.

Delmas fined for hit on Jermichael Finley

Louis Delmas was fined $7,500 for his hit on the former Lumberjack, according to The Detroit Press.

Ja'Gared Davis forces fumble

The former Crockett Bulldog's forced fumble secured a 26-21 SMU win over Tulane, according to SMU Daily Campus.

Damion James named player of the week

The former Dragon was named Big 12 player of the week for the week ending Nov. 30, according to Texas Sports:

James averaged 12.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game while leading Texas to three victories last week. He posted 10 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks against Iowa (Nov. 23) in the semifinals of the O'Reilly Auto Parts CBE Classic. James then followed with a game-high 20 points and nine rebounds against Pittsburgh (Nov. 24) in the championship game of the CBE Classic. He was named MVP of the CBE Classic, averaging 15.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game during the two wins in Kansas City. James added eight points and eight rebounds in Sunday's win at Rice (Nov. 29).

Aleeya Grigsby scores 10

The former Dragon scored 10 in UTPA's 74-57 loss to Gardner-Webb, according to GWUSports.com.

Aleeya Grigsby scores 10

The former Lady Dragon also had a team-high nine rebounds, according to LongwoodLancers.com.

Nikki Greene scores nine

The former Diboll Ladyjack scored all of her points in the first half. She also had six rebounds and two blocks in Penn State's 52-48 win over Holy Cross, according to PSU Sports.

Chase Ford considering offer from Miami

The former Corrigan-Camden Bulldog said his only offer out of junior college is from Miami, according to The Miami Herald.

Jermichael Finley fumes after dirty play

The former Diboll Lumberjack was pretty upset after a rookie delivered him a dirty hit in Green Bay's 34-12 win over Detroit, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:

"Oh yeah, no doubt it was," Finley said when asked if Delmas' hit was a dirty play. "Didn't like it and I went up to him and told him, 'Payback's coming, for sure.'

"That's why I'm a little frustrated - why the hell I didn't get him - to tell you the truth."

Clint Dempsey scores twice

The former Dragon had two goals in Fulham's 3-0 win over Blackburn, according to Guardian.

Logan Lanier makes All-Academic team

The former Dragon was named to the Big 12 All-Academic team, according to ESPN.com.

Damion James scores 20

The former Dragon also had nine rebounds in Texas' 78-62 win over Pittsburgh, according to The Money Times.

Jabara Williams makes all-conference

The former Garrison Bulldog is on the Southland Conference first team, according to NewOrleans.com.

Damion James gets 1,000 rebounds

The former Dragon had 12 boards in Texas' 85-60 win over Iowa, according to The Austin American-Statesman:

"I really don't care about individual stats," said the 6-foot-7-inch James, who scored 10 points. "I care about winning."

Alton Dixon joins AFL

OurSportsCentral.com says he'll join other former Panthers Jorvorskie Lane and Terrence Parks:

During his senior season with Texas A&M in 2008, Dixon (5'11", 197 lbs.) led the Aggies defense with 94 total tackles in 12 games played including two tackles-for-loss and two pass break-ups. Dixon made the transition from defensive back to linebacker during his senior season to add quickness up front for the Aggies' defense.

Giants release Craig Whitaker

The former Panther is now a free agent, according to Examiner.com.

Robert Ray recovers from injury

BlueJays.com has an excellent article on the former Panther, stating he showed no signs of injury during fall ball:

Ray -- a seventh-round selection by the Blue Jays in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft -- went 2-1 with a 4.81 ERA in seven starts with the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the AFL this offseason. Over 24 1/3 innings, the 25-year-old righty compiled 25 strikeouts against seven walks, allowing 16 runs (13 earned) on 34 hits.

Jermichael Finley catches 10 passes

The Green Bay Press Gazette has a full article on the former Diboll Lumberjack's performance:

“You like to have as many quote-unquote bullets as you can put in your holster,” offensive coordinator Joe Philbin said. “He’s a guy that we think can make some things happen and create some problems.”

Nikki Greene fouls out

The former Diboll Ladyjack recorded five points, nine rebounds and two blocks before getting whistled for the fifth time in Penn State's 63-56 loss to South Carolina, according to Big Ten Network.

Clint Dempsey doesn't want boss to leave

The former Dragon tells Metro he wants his coach to stay:

'I enjoy playing for him and I've been lucky really that all the managers I've had have been good – from Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner at New England Revolution to Bob Bradley, the USA coach.

'I like the staff we have here – they do a good job of preparing us for each game. We have a good shape and are a hard team to break down.'

Damion James scores 18

The former Dragon scored 18 in Texas' 73-41 win over Western Carolina, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Damion James loves Nacogdoches

The Daily Sentinel has an excellent article on Damion James, who explains why he didn't go pro:

"I made choices based on what I thought was best for me," James said Monday. "I thank everyone who supported me and for believing in me. I have goals that I want to achieve, but I felt there were things I need to work on."

Chase Ford wins MVP

The former Corrigan-Camden Bulldog was named MVP of the Southwest Junior College Conference, according to The Kilgore News Herald.

Damion James scores 21

The former Dragon also pulled down 15 rebounds in Texas' 89-42 win over UC Irvine, according to the Associated Press.

Tiffany Adair scores 10

The former Kennard Lady Tiger scored 10 in Texas Wesleyan's 70-52 loss to Rogers State, according to KTUL.

Titans call up Dominique Edison

The former San Augustine Wolf takes the place of Fernando Velasco, according to The Tennessean.

Clint Dempsey scores goal in third-straight game

Fulham tied Wican, 1-1, according to Soccer Times.

Robert Ray picks up second win

The former Panther gave up four runs and eight hits while striking out four through four innings in Phoenix' 11-5 win over Mesa, according to MLB.com.

Damion James story explains tough life

The Austin American-Statesman has an excellent article on the former Dragon and his childhood:

Williams admitted she was not the best mother.

"I was young myself," Katrina Williams said. "I was still trying to party, run the streets instead of raising my kids. I regret things, like not taking the kids to the park or signing them up for T-ball. I was still acting like a kid myself."

James was reared mostly by his maternal grandmother, Katherine Williams. She lived in a trailer next to Katrina's apartment. James would visit his mother and take snacks back to the trailer. Katherine and Katrina argue over who really is James' mother.

Nikki Greene gets approval to dunk

The Daily Collegian has an excellent article on the former Diboll Ladyjack, in which the Penn State coach says it's OK for her to dunk, even in warmups:

The coach said she would even be OK with Greene dunking in warm-ups, despite the fact that doing so results in a technical foul.

"I told her I'll take the technical," Washington said. "Go ahead and dunk it, get the crowd hyped up in the beginning. We'll spot them two points and lock down on defense, we'll be fine."

Robert Ray has bad outing

The former Panther gave up three runs, two earned, on four hits, including a home run, and a walk while striking out five, plus he was thrown out, according to Examiner:

Wilin Rosario followed and was hit by Ray's fourth pitch on a 3-0 count at which point Ray was ejected from the game. The umpire most likely thought he hit Rosario on purpose since he had taken Ray deep in his first at-bat. No real way of knowing if it was intentional or not, but in Ray's defense it was the fourth pitch of the at-bat and the first two, according to the MLB.com Gameday, were away.

Clint Dempsey scores again

The former Dragon stayed hot in Fulham's 1-1 draw with Wigan, according to Roto News.

Davidson coach impressed by Damion James

The Austin American-Statesman says the Davidson coach had good things to say about the former Dragon following a scrimmage:

"I was very impressed with the way Damion James played," McKillop said.

McKillop said James and sophomore guard Varez Ward set a tone for the team. Ward played both guard spots — the point and off the ball.

"They both scored in a variety of ways," McKillop said. "They were tough to stop."

Nikki Greene adjusts to college life

The Daily O'Collegian has a fun story on Nikki Greene and her freshman teammates adjusting to college life:

Last month's early snowfall was something new for Greene as she recalls her teammates getting into a snowball fight after practice.

Coming from a small high school in Diboll, Texas, Greene said she got maybe a centimeter of snow back home.

This much practice is new to her too.

Clint Dempsey scores goal

The former Dragon scored in Fulham's 3-1 win over Liverpool, according to The Daily Dust.

JaGared Davis records nine tackles

The former Crockett Bulldog also had 1 1/2 sacks in SMU's 27-13 win over Tulsa, according to The Dallas Morning News:

"Coach told us to put pressure on them, get to the quarterback," Davis said. "Then the momentum is on our side."

Hunter Russell finishes 59th

The former Diboll Lumberjack ran a 30:46:07 at the Sun Belt Cross Country Championships, according to NewOrleans.com.

Dez Bryant suspended for season

The former Panther won't be coming back this year, according to USA Today:

The NCAA ruled Tuesday that Oklahoma State junior receiver Dez Bryant, one of the nation's top wide receivers, cannot play the rest of this season because of rules violations. He could return in September of next season, in effect forfeiting a calendar year's eligibility. As a top-rated junior, however, it would be unlikely he would return to college, instead opting for the draft

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Clint Dempsey scores goal

The former Dragon scored in the 68th minute in Fulham's 2-2 tie with Manchester United, according to The Sports Network.

Jermichael Finley suffers knee injury

The former Diboll Lumberjack had to leave in the first quarter after a 16-yard completion, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Roughnecks sign Terrence Parks

The former Panther joins Jorvorskie Lane in the Independent Football League, according to Our Sports Central:

"Terrance will be one of three quarterbacks competing for the starting position in training camp for the Roughnecks. Following our scouting process, we were very excited about signing Terrance. I believe he has all the tools to become an effective quarterback both throwing and running. Athletically, we see him in a similar way as former Roughnecks quarterback, Jason Johnson. There are many ways that we can utilize him." stated Odessa Roughnecks Head Coach, Chris Williams.

Clint Dempsey returns from injury

The former Dragon is back from a sprained ankle injury, according to a story posted on The Dallas Morning News.

Jermichael Finley catches five passes

The former Lumberjack had 54 yards, according to Acme Packing Company.

Dominique Edison joins Titans practice squad

The former San Augustine Wolf cleared waivers, according to ProFootballTalk.com.

Anna Whiddon ends fall on 4-0 record

The former Huntington Lady Devil gave up one run and two hits through six innings in Oklahoma State's 4-3 win over Seminole State, according to KTUL.

Robert Ray surrenders home run

The former Panther surrendered a run, five hits, no walks and struck out four in Phoenix's 4-2 win over Mesa, according to Examiner.com.

Titans cut Dominique Edison

The Titans were forced to cut the former San Augustine Wolf to make room for a cornerback, according to The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

More Jermichael Finley Twitter fun

ESPN Milwaukee is poking some fun at the former Diboll Lumberjack:

He also thought he lost his wallet in a taxi with $5,000 in it. Later, he later found it.

But Finley’s best Tweet of the week?

At the Cosmetic Surgery getting new boobs for @courtneyfinley88 (12:56 PM Oct 9th from mobile web)

Chase Ford scores touchdown

The former Corrigan-Camden Bulldog had 113 yards in Kilgore College's 40-37 loss to Tyler Junior College, according to The Longview News-Journal.

Publication says one game enough for Dez Bryant

Missing the Texas A&M game is enough punishment for the former Panther, The Lufkin Daily News says.

Jorvorskie Lane says IFL a good start

The Lufkin Daily News has an excellent article on the former Panther's decision to sign with the IFL:

"Ricky McNeal (former Lufkin QB Reggie McNeal's father) had told me about the league and that it was a good way to get my foot in the door," Lane said. "They had contacted me in the summer so I thought and prayed about it. Then I just made a business decision for what was best for me and my family."

What did OSU know?

Yahoo.com reports Oklahoma State knew about Dez Bryant's eligibility concerns before the season started:

Which brings us to the second question: If Bryant was ineligible for those three games -- two wins and a loss, to Houston -- and Oklahoma State knew he might be ineligible, could it cost the Cowboys those wins in the books?

Damion James named to preseason squad

The former Dragon is a first-team all Big 12 selection, according to The Tulsa World.

Jorvorskie Lane joining the IFL

The former Panther will play for the Odessa Roughnecks, according to Our Sports Central:

"Jorvorskie is the key to helping the Roughnecks become a smash-mouth indoor football team in 2010. He obviously has NFL-caliber talent and we are thrilled to have him as part of the Odessa Roughnecks. He will play a big role next season." stated Odessa Roughnecks Head Coach, Chris Williams.

Dez Bryant ruled ineligible

The former Panther is presumably out for the season after he lied to the NCAA about working out with a former NFL player. Here's the ESPN story.

Michael Haney ties for 10th

The former Panther shot a 147 as Lon Morris finished sixth at Mill Creek Country Club, according to The Tyler Morning Telegraph.

Jermichael Finley featured in Packers Hall of Fame

The former Diboll Lumberjack's memorabilia will be featured all week, according to Packers.com.

Michael Haney ties for 26th

The former Panther's team Lon Morris placed fifth at the Paris Fall Invitational, according to The Daily Progress.

Jermichael Finley scores touchdown

The former Diboll Lumberjack scored on a 62-yard touchdown pass in Green Bay's 30-23 loss to Minnesota, according to The Green Bay Press Gazette.

Clint Dempsey to miss qualifier

The former Dragon has a sprained right shoulder, according to The Boston Herald.

Anna Whiddon takes win

The former Huntington Lady Devil pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out 10 in Oklahoma State's 10-0 win over Rogers State, according to KTUL.

Anthony Harris fumbles

The former Livingston Lion fumbled a punt return in Texas A&M's win over UAB, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Anna Whiddon takes win

The former Huntington Lady Devil gave up no runs and three hits while striking out eight in Oklahoma State's 7-1 win over Oklahoma Christian, according to KTUL.

Dustin Harris returns punt

The former Livingston Lion had a 28-yard return in Texas A&M's win over Utah State, according to Aggie Sports.

Hunter Russell finishes 18th

The former Panther finished 18th in ULM's home meet, according to NewOrleans.com.

Dez Bryant scores twice

The former Panther had nine catches for 161 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game with leg cramps in Oklahoma State's 41-24 win over Rice, according to The Daily Oklahoman.

The Tulsa World says Bryant's day-to-day with a strained hamstring.

Rex Hadnot still out

The former Panther will be held out another week as he recovers, according to Cleveland.com.

Coach says Dez Bryant needs to relax

Coach Mike Gundy thinks the former Panther celebrates plays too soon and gets too pumped up before games which leads to him losing energy and cramping during the game, according to an article posted on KFSM.com:

Gundy said this week that Bryant deserves all the accolades he's received as an All-America receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist. However, he says Bryant still "needs to learn to play hard every single down."

Chase Webb shoots a 78

The former Panther's contribution secured a seventh-place finish for Lon Morris at the UT-Tyler golf tournament, according to The Jacksonville Daily Progress.

Reggie McNeal out again

The former Panther will miss another game, this time against B.C., as he's recovering from a knee injury, according to The Star.

Dez Bryant named POTW

The former Panther is the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, with an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown, plus two kickoff returns for 43 yards, according to ESPN.com.

JaMarkus McFarland sees playing time

The former Panther entered the game late against Idaho State, meaning he won't redshirt this year, according to The Tulsa World.

Dez Bryant returns punt for touchdown

The former Panther returned a punt for a touchdown against Houston for the second straight year in Oklahoma State's 45-35 loss to the Cougars, according to AP.

Robert Ray to play fall ball

The former Panther will participate in the Arizona Fall League starting this October, according to MLB.com:

"That's the beauty of the Fall League," LaCava said. "A young guy like Ray [who has been injured since late May with shoulder problems] can get more innings in and keep trying to improve."

Wes Musick takes loss

The former Hudson Hornet gave up a run and a walk in Tri-City's 2-0 loss to Kaiser, according to The Statesman Journal.

Clint Dempsey happy with win

Goal.com has a good story on the former Dragon and his thoughts on the U.S. win over Trinidad & Tobago:

Trey Hearne takes loss

The former Panther gave up six run, two earned, in Springfield's 6-0 loss to Northwest Arkansas, according to The Springfield News-Leader.

Reggie McNeal doubtful

The former Panther has an injured knee, and likely won't play against Hamilton, according to TheSpec.com.

Jaguars sign Kynan Forney

The former Dragon found a job after being released by San Diego last week, according to Jacksonville.com.

Trey Hearne opening playoffs

The former Lufkin Panther will open the Texas League playoffs against Northwest Arkansas on Wednesday, according to KTTS.

Wes Musick gets start

The former Hudson Hornet will start against Salem-Keizer today, according to The News Tribune.

Dez Bryant on SI cover

The former Panther will be on the issue which will be released Wednesday, according to The Tulsa World:

Cowboy wide receiver Dez Bryant, who scored two touchdowns in the 24-10, season-opening victory over Georgia, is on this week's Sports Illustrated cover. The headline reads, "Cowboy Up: Oklahoma State Struts as the Rival Sooners Swoon."

Dustin Harris starts

The former Livingston Lion had a 12-yard punt return in Texas A&M's 41-6 win over New Mexico, according to Scout.com.

Dez Bryant scores twice

The former Panther also had three catches for 77 yards, according to The New York Times.

The Tulsa World has a full story on Bryant's performance.

Chargers cut Kynan Forney

A pretty big surprise, as the former Dragon was once predicted to be the starter. North County Times has the story:

Though he didn't play a snap for the Chargers last season, he was signed to a two-year, $4.8 million contract extension during an offseason when former right guard Mike Goff was allowed to leave via free agency. Forney was struggling with a neck injury and losing a position battle with rookie Louis Vasquez, but there was no indication that he would be cut.

Clint Dempsey scores

The former Dragon scored a goal in a 2-1 U.S. win over El Salvador, according to AHN.

Dominique Edison earns roster spot

The former San Augustine Wolf made it to the Titans season roster, according to KTRE.com:

"They pulled me out of the weight room," said Edison, in a phone call with KLTV & KTRE, "and when they do that, it is normally not good, but the coach Fisher told me that I had made it, so when I went to team stretching, there was only about 50 of us, and that is when I really realized that it was real."

Kevin Thomas gets start

The former Central Bulldog will take on Kane County at 6 tonight, according to Our Sports Central.

Dominique Edison scores 2 TDs

The former San Augustine Wolf had two scores and 90 yards in Tennessee's 27-13 win over Green Bay, according to The Tennesseean:

"Just seeing how the other rookies have had good preseasons, I felt like I was the guy who really hadn't stepped it up in a game yet. I do well in practice, but it is what you do in a game that counts most,'' Edison said. "I knew I was going to get the opportunity, so I knew I had to make the most of it.''

Trey Hearne earns win

Scout.com has the former Panther's line from Springfield's 2-0 win over Tulsa:

*Trey Hearne* Started, Win (12-3), eight innings, five hits, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. 1-for-3 with one double and one two-out RBI at the plate. (p-s:94-57)(g/f:15-5)

The Springfield News-Leader has a full story on Hearne's performance:

"I've had to focus a lot and pay attention to focusing," Hearne said. "Tonight I went out in the seventh and started leaving the ball up. I got lucky a couple times, and they just missed them. So I really tried to pay attention to the eighth."

Wes Musick still perfect

The former Hudson Hornet allowed three runs and six hits through five innings in Tri-City's 12-6 win over Yakima, according to The News Tribune.

JaMarkus McFarland will play right away

The Daily Oklahoman reports the former Panther will not redshirt this year:

“I think Jamarkus McFarland will help us as far as a young guy that hasn’t played.”

Kevin Thomas earns win

The former Central Bulldog gave up one run, five hits and one walk while striking out one in Quad Cities' 2-1 win over Clinton, according to Our Sports Central.

Rex Hadnot returns to practice

Cleveland.com says the former Panther is back practicing with the Browns.

Trey Hearne selected to all-star team

The former Panther has been named to the Texas League postseason roster, according to Caller.com.

Jermichael Finley starting season as backup

The Green Bay Press Gazette reports the former Diboll Lumberjack will back-up Donald Lee at tight end:

“He certainly showed some potential the other night to do that,” said Ben McAdoo, the Packers’ tight ends coach. “We’re still in the preseason, we still have a long way to go. (But) as long as he handles success and continues to keep his head down and keep on working, I think he has a chance to make some plays.”

Dez Bryant hopes for 10 wins

The Tulsa World has an excellent article on the former Panther, who his coach says has mastered another part of the game:

"He's fearless," Brewer said. "Some people just won't come across the middle, and he has no fear of it. And he's blocking his butt off right now, and that's the final piece of the puzzle for him. I'm so proud of him for doing that. He now has become a complete player."

Clint Dempsey doesn't blame travel

The former Dragon told the London Informer that an early goal was to blame in Fulham's loss to Aston Villa.

Dez Bryant enjoys inspiring kids

The Daily Oklahoman has a good interview with the former Panther. He said he recently had a chance to give some young fans some advice:

And I talked to all of them a little bit and let them know that getting in trouble isn’t good and if one of your friends is getting into trouble, it doesn’t mean you’re a punk if you walk away. I just gave them a little speech.

Rex Hadnot back in pads

The former Panther is still working out with trainers, according to Cleveland.com:

"I'm excited to be back out here," he said. "Just being trying to get myself together, rehabbing and going through the process."

Kynan Forney back to practice

The former Dragon is working with the second team, but he's still scheduled to start Week 1, according to The San Diego Union Tribune.

Trey Hearne gets no-decision

The former Panther gave up three runs, five hits and two walks while striking out three through four innings in Springfield's 5-3 loss to Corpus Christi, according to The Springfield News-Leader.

Injury nags Kynan Forney

The former Dragon missed practice Thursday due to a neck stinger. He won't start Saturday, according to the NC Times.

Trey Hearne takes loss

The former Panther gave up three earned runs and nine hits in 6.2 innings in Memphis' 5-3 loss to Fresno, according to Our Sports Central.

Dustin Harris returns to practice

The former Livingston Lion returned to practice after taking a blow to the head on Friday, according to Aggie Sports.

Kevin Thomas gets start

The former Central Bulldog will start Thursday against the Burlington Bees, according to The Hawk Eye.

Reggie McNeal scores two touchdowns

The former Panther had two touchdowns in Toronto's 36-28 loss to B.C., according to The Star.

Jermichael Finley catches two passes

The Superior Telegram says the former Lumberjack made a big impact in Green Bay's 17-0 win over Cleveland, but it wasn't his numbers that did it:

Yet, Finley's presence as an athlete and as an integral part of the game plan was very much evident.

"I could feel him out there," a personnel director for another National Football League team said at halftime. "He's going to create some matchup problems. It's all about matchups at that position. Look at Dallas when they got (Martellus) Bennett to go with (Jason) Witten. Then they had two (threats)."

Kynan Forney out in front

Despite an injury and taking time off to be with his new baby, it appears the former Dragon will be the starting guard for Week One, The San Diego Union-Tribune said:

“He had his best practice when things got speeded up,” Turner said of Forney. “He's very physical and has very good athletic ability.”
Forney, who returned to practice full-go Wednesday after having his neck jammed Monday, has been strong and mobile in camp. A starter for 88 games in Atlanta before the Falcons released him last September, Forney was always the front-runner. Vasquez was going to have to assert himself in exhibition games, something he'll get a late start on now.

Kynan Forney hurt in practice

The former Dragon suffered a neck injury, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Clint Dempsey re-signs with Fulham

The former Dragon will be with Fulham for four more years, according to Vital Football.

Also, The Miami Herald reports Dempsey has been named to the World Cup qualifying team.

Kevin Thomas leaves game with injury

A line drive hit the former Central Bulldog in the hand, according to The Hawk Eye.

Good news for Rex Hadnot

The former Panther tore his MCL, not his ACL, which means he could be back by Week 1, according to Dawgs by Nature.

Clint Dempsey says he'll stay with Fulham

The former Dragon says he'll sign a four-year deal, according to The Sun.

Article: Jermichael Finley's enthusiasm contagious

Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press-Gazette has an excellent column on how well the former Diboll Lumberjack is doing and how much enthusiasm he has:

“You’ve got more energy than you know what to do with,” tight ends coach Ben McAdoo recalled telling Finley this week. “I’m like, everybody else is out here sore and tired and you can’t wait to get going. (His) enthusiasm is catchy.”

Dez Bryant happy to be back on the field

The Daily Oklahoman has a Q&A with Dez Bryant, where he says he fears nothing but his girlfriend:

JC: How did you keep yourself sane and get through it?

DB: Coach Brewer, he let me help out with the young guys who were trying to learn the plays. That helped out a little bit, but at the same time, I was still down and wanted to be out there.

Rex Hadnot reportedly out for season

RotoWorld says the former Panther may have a torn ACL.

Dez Bryant says he's 100 percent

The former Panther says he feels no effects from his knee surgery, according to KFSM.

Kynan Forney's wife gives birth

Congratulations to the former Dragon, whose wife gave birth to the couple's fifth child, according to Chargers.com. Forney was excused from Thursday and Friday practices.

Kynan Forney fighting for starting job

The North County Times has a good little article on the former Dragons' short career in San Diego:

What many didn't know was that Forney had quite a resume. He was a seven year starter with the Atlanta Falcons, and was named as a first alternate to the 2005 Pro Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 302-pounder is known as a ferocious run blocker and a tough guy, characteristics that kept him in a Chargers uniform and earned a new contract.

"(That) gave me a sense of urgency," Forney said. "It renewed me a little bit to know that they want me, they believe in me and I'm going to give it my best."

Coach says Dez Bryant is a Heisman candidate

Mike Gundy says the former Panther is one of the top eight players in the nation, according to The Tulsa World:

“I think Dez has played well enough, and has competed and played well enough in big games, that he has earned the right to be a Heisman candidate,” Gundy said. “There are probably six or eight (players) across the country that have earned that right. For his position, what he is able to do and how he can change a game, he deserves to be in that race."

Rex Hadnot injures knee

The former Panther was carted off the field today in what appears to be a serious injury, according to the Victoria Advocate:

Hadnot, who started 15 games for the Browns last season, got hurt while pass blocking during team drills. The 6-foot-2, 320-pounder was engaged with defensive lineman Louis Leonard when rookie linebacker David Veikune got pushed into the outside of Hadnot's left knee.

Packers like Jermichael Finley in the 2-minute drill

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has more on the improvement of the former Lumberjack:

Considered a little too big for his britches as a rookie last season, Finley has started to pop up in training camp practices like an autumn crocus, giving his coaches and the fans who line Ray Nitschke Field a glimpse of what they hope to see as the season progresses.

"I like (No.) 88," quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. "He's a good player."

Reggie McNeal back at starter

The same week the former Panther didn't even suit up, the plan is for him to start again, according to The Toronto Sun:

"Reggie handled it as well as anybody I've ever seen handle that," Andrus said. "He was very professional. He was on the sidelines. He was cheering his teammates on. He practised harder the whole week."

Reggie McNeal doesn't dress

For unknown reason, the former Panther wasn't even in uniform in Toronto's 13-12 loss to Winnipeg, according to Canada.com.

David Phillips homers

The former Dragon's shot tied the game in the 10th inning in Thunder Bay's 8-5 loss to Mankato, according to TBNewsWatch.com.

Craig Whitaker promoted to Double-A

The former Panther now plays for Connecticut, according to Examiner.com.

David Phillips homers

The former Dragon also scored the winning run in Thunder Bay's 3-2 win over Monkato, according to The Ontario Chronicle-Journal.

Kevin Thomas takes loss

The former Central Bulldog gave up five runs on five hits in the third and sixth innings combined, fanning two without issuing a walk over five-plus frames in Quad Cities' 6-4 loss to South Bend, according to Our Sports Central.

Reggie McNeal a backup now

The Toronto Sun reports Reggie McNeal has been relegated to backup duties following the acquisitions of a couple more receivers:

“I was not making enough plays,” McNeal said after the team practised at the University of Toronto’s Erindale campus. “With me, I feel so confident in myself that I tend to turn my head before (actually catching the ball), because once the ball is in my hands, I feel like I got it. I turn my head too quick. It’s about focusing and paying attention.”

Jermichael Finley willing to work

Bob McGinn of The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a column focusing on the former Diboll Lumberjack:

Inadequate as a blocker a year ago, Finley should become serviceable this year, according to McAdoo. The coaches don't question Finley's willingness to work. They see a player with growing confidence tinged with the understanding that he still has a lot to learn.

Craig Whitaker pitches scoreless inning

The former Panther gave up one hit in San Jose's 11-2 win over Visalia, according to The Raw Feed.

Dez Bryant named to all-conference media team

The former Panther is on the squad as a receiver and punt returner, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Reggie McNeal catches four passes

The former Panther had 60 yards in Toronto's 19-5 win over Winnipeg, according to The Sports Network.

Tarlandus Mitchell struggles

The former Alto Yellowjacket gave up five runs and couldn't get an out in Boise's 5-1 loss to Eugene, according to Scout.com.

Clint Dempsey scores goal

The former Dragon scored 22 minutes into Fulham's 3-3 tie with Peterborough, according to SkySports.

Jermichael Finley confident for upcoming season

The Wisconsin State Journal has an excellent article about Jermichael Finley and how he's ready for the upcoming season:

“It’s a world of difference. Last year, I was just overwhelmed with everything I was getting thrown in and thrown at,” said Finley, who turned 21 a month before the Packers drafted him in the third round. “Leaving (Texas) early, it was really a learning experience (last year). This year, I really feel I’m ready for everything."

Chris Seelback going to World Series

The former Lufkin Panther is coaching a team in Hilton Head, SC, in the USSSA World Series:

"My specific team, we're really, really strong in the infield and good on defense, overall," Seelbach said. "But for us to have an opportunity to win it, we'd have to play flawless defense. Whether or not eight-year olds can do that -- major leaguers have a hard time doing that. You can't say never, and I think we can finish in at least the top two or three. But you never know."

Dominique Edison prepares for NFL

The former San Augustine Wolf talked to The Daily Sentinel about his future in the pros:

"I'm looking forward to getting in there and starting to make a name for myself," Edison said. "I want to prove to the coaches and players that I belong there at the next level.

"I have no doubt that I can do it. I know I belong there. It's just a matter of going out there and proving it. There's not much pressure on me. I feel like if I go out and work hard, I'll be OK."

Tarlandus Mitchell pitches scoreless baseball

The former Alto Yellowjacket went 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and no walks while striking out four, according to Bleed Cubbie Blue.

Craig Whitaker gives up hit

The former Lufkin Panther gave up no walks or runs in one inning in San Jose's 14-5 win over Bakersfield, according to Our Sports Central.

Craig Whitaker pitches two scoreless innings

The former Panther gave up one hit and one walk while striking out one in San Jose's 17-1 win over Visalia, according to The Raw Feed.

McKinner Dixon eligible for draft

All Headline News reports McKinner Dixon is eligible for the NFL Draft and will likely be selected.

Newspaper names Tarlandus Mitchell game MVP

The former Alto Yellowjacket gave up two hits in three innings in Idaho's 3-2 win over Yakima, according to The Idaho Press-Tribune.

Craig Whitaker hitless

The former Panther pitched 1.1 innings, giving up a walk while striking out two in San Jose's 5-1 loss to Modesto, according to Our Sports Central.

Nacogdoches a border town?

An AFP article states Clint Dempsey was raised on a trailer park in a border town, playing with Mexican immigrants. Well, I guess Nacogdoches is close to Louisiana, and there is a good-size Hispanic population, but I don't think it's necessarily Laredo or El Paso.

The Wall Street Journal has a much better article on the former Dragon:

Mr. Dempsey wasn't just liberally firing everything at net. He was efficient, too. The FIFA Castrol Index, which measures the effectiveness of a player's passes and rates the distance from which they shoot, ranked Mr. Dempsey as the second-best player in the entire tournament -- trailing only Brazilian defender Lucio.

So does MLS Talk:

To Clint Dempsey may I say that I apologize to you for being so harsh & overly critical of your play on the field. Your performence in these last three matches have made me believe in you again, but I must admit seeing you break down in tears after recieveing the bronze ball for scoring showed me that you do want to earn your place and caring for the National Team. Good luck in the match against Mexico on August 12th Clint, we need you badly.

Ja'Corey Shepherd helping at-risk kids

The former Panther and many other Rice football players will take part in the Youth Impact Program, according to a story posted on Earth Times.

Steven Hill singles

The former Dragon also scored a run in Springfield's 9-0 win over Tulsa, according to Our Sports Central.

Clint Dempsey thankful to Fulham

Mirror.co.uk has a good story on how playing for Fulham has made him better for the FIFA Cup:

"You never know in football, it's so crazy, but I feel like I'm developing as a player and don't need to move. That's the most important thing.

"Roy Hodgson, Mike Kelly and Ray Lewington have done a great job helping me develop as a player.

"I'm a more complete player now than when I first arrived in England.

Rex Hadnot football camp

Kevin Thomas gets win

The former Central Bulldog gave up just three hits, according to Our Sports Central:

Kevin Thomas (3-3) controlled the tempo on the mound, twirling 5.1 innings of scoreless baseball while limiting the Cougars to just three hits. The sinkerballer struck out three and walked two, lowering his ERA to 3.54 and earning the win with the stifling performance.

Wes Musick gives up run

The former Hudson Hornet gave up an unearned run, two hits and two walks in Tri-City's 2-1 win over Vancouver, according to The News Tribune:

"Musick overthrew a little, but he handled better in the next inning," Ocasio said.

Steven Hill ends homerless drought

The Springfield News-Leader has a full story on Steven Hill snapping his homerless streak in Springfield's 7-5 win over Arkansas:

"I was getting frustrated, but you've got to deal with it," the 24-year-old Texan said. "It's going to happen. Even the best players go through slumps."

Clint Dempsey ready for Brazil

The former Dragon told Yanks Abroad he is anxious to play Brazil:

"Everyone is happy after beating Spain and now we get another chance to play Brazil," Dempsey told YA. "I think we are all looking forward to the next game."

Titans sign Dominique Edison

The former San Augustine Wolf agreed to a four-year deal, according to The Tennessean:

Edison agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the team with rookie minimums of $310,000 (in 2009), $395,000 (in 2010), $480,000 (’11) and $565,000 (in ’12).

Clint Dempsey scores goal in huge upset

The former Dragon scored the U.S.'s second goal in a 2-0 win over Spain, according to The New York Times.

Robert Ray's recovery 'slow'

The former Panther is slowly making progress after being put on the DL, the Blue Jays GM told MLB.com:

"He's been checked out. [But] he's not 100 percent," the GM said. "He's able to throw, but he's not ready to get on a mound."

Chris McClendon finds early success in independent league

The former Panther has signed with the Gateway Grizzlies and picked up his second RBI of the year in their loss to Southern Illinois, according to Our Sports Central.

Clint Dempsey calls goal one of most important in his life

FIFA.com has an excellent story with the former Dragon:

"That goal was something really special for me," Dempsey told FIFA.com about his flying header in the 71st minute in Rustenburg that coupled with Brazil's 3-0 win over Italy sent the Americans through to the semi-finals of a FIFA Confederations Cup for the third time. "I can't say that it was the biggest goal of my international career, but it is definitely a close second. The goal I scored against Ghana in the World Cup [a 2-1 loss] is still the biggest for me. Scoring in a World Cup was always my dream, but the goal here against Egypt is something I will remember with a smile for the rest of my life."

Reggie McNeal settles in at receiver

The Toronto Star has an excellent story on the former Panther and how he's settling in at the receiver position:

"I still think like a quarterback," McNeil admitted. "I go to quarterback meetings, but now I can just focus on one position. I don't have to worry about going here or there and what am I going to be doing today? I know when I'm going to practice I'm lining up here and I know what I've got to do. That takes a huge load off my mind. At the same time I still know what the quarterback's thinking and what he's looking at."

Craig Whitaker gives up hit

The former Panther pitched a scoreless ninth inning in San Jose's 8-2 win over Stockton, according to The Raw Feed.

Clint Dempsey scores a goooooooooooooooooallllllll!

The former Dragon kept the U.S. alive in a 3-0 win over Egypt, according to a story posted on Guardian.co:

"I wasn't aware there was a possibility of getting through," Dempsey told a media conference after scoring the third and decisive goal for his team, who inched through ahead of the Italians on the number of goals scored.
"It was only after the coach mentioned it to us. We really just wanted to end on a good note."

Clint Dempsey speaks up after loss

The former Dragon told Yanks Abroad about how tough it is to come back from a multiple-goal deficit:

"It's tough to come back against teams like Italy and Brazil. It's a difficult situation to be put in so early," said a frustrated Dempsey to YA following the defeat. "Once they got two goals up, they kept the ball and were passing it around. We were chasing the whole match."

Corey Jones named to all-academic team

The former Diboll Lumberjack made the Southland Conference all-academic team, according to NewOrleans.com.

QB praises Jermichael Finley

The former Diboll Lumberjack received rave reviews from Aaron Rodgers, according to The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:

"Yesterday he made two really impressive catches for touchdowns," said Rodgers. "He's a guy who has all the physical tools you could want - speed, athleticism, hands. Mentally he's just got to understand what we're trying to do on offense and make the right plays and not make any mental mistakes. And if he does that, you can't help but want to give him the ball."

Trajinski Grigsby tries out for ABA

The former Dragon tried out for the Dallas Generals, according to Our Sports Central.

Steven Hill breaks tie

The former Dragon had a two-run double in Springfield's 4-3 win over Arkansas, according to Our Sports Central.

Brandon Belt has game-tying hit

The former Hudson Hornet drove in two runs with the hit in Texas' 11-4 win over Southern Miss, according to The Sports Network.

Craig Whitaker pitches perfect inning

The former Panther had no strikeouts in San Jose's 7-4 loss to Visalia, according to Our Sports Central.

Jermichael Finley hits two homers

The former Diboll Lumberjack participated in a charity softball game, according to Packer Report.

Wes Musick gets assignment

The former Hudson Hornet will be a Tri Cities Dust Devil, according to Our Sports Central.

Brandon Belt gets punked

The former Hudson Hornet was the victim of a Chance Ruffin prank, according to the Austin American-Statesman:

Brandon Belt was especially affected. Ruffin somehow got a key to Belt's room, went upstairs and hid in the closet. When Belt arrived, Ruffin opened the closet door a time or two, making it creak.

Eventually he jumped out.

"I remember Belt had a bat in his hand," Ruffin laughed. "I was like, 'Whoa, whoa!' "

Steven Hill an all-star

The former Dragon will be a reserve in the Texas League All-Star Game, according to Our Sports Central.

Rex Hadnot saves team from night practice

The former Panther caught a punt, so the Browns didn't have to practice at night, according to CantonRep.com:

Hadnot cleanly caught the next pressure-cooker punt. Minicamp was over.

A huge roar went up. Players from both sides of the ball sprinted to swarm the big guard.

Jermichael Finley playing in charity softball game

The former Diboll Lumberjack will play in Donald Driver's charity game, according to Scout.com.

Damion James returning to Texas

The former Dragon will be back in Austin for his senior year, according to a story posted on Time of the Internet:

"This process has been a great learning experience," James said in a statement. "I've been able to get a much better understanding of how the NBA works and what they are looking for from me. That will definitely help when I go through this process again next year."

Kevin Thomas gives up two runs

The former Central Bulldog went five innings, giving up two runs and four hits while striking out three in Quad Cities' 5-0 loss to Manaurys, according to Our Sports Central.

Giants draft Brandon Belt

The former Hudson Hornet was selected in the fifth round, according to The Lufkin Daily News:

Belt is one major reason the Longhorns are making the first trip back to the College World Series since 2005. He leads the team in batting average (.336), hits (71), doubles (17), triples (3), homers (8), runs (46), stolen bases (14), slugging percentage (.559) and on-base average (.436). He is also tied for the team lead in RBI with 40.

Rockies draft Wes Musick

The former Hudson Hornet was selected in the ninth round, according to Coog Crew Dustin:

Wes Musick was the next Cougar to get the phone call, with a 9th round selection (271st overall) by the Colorado Rockies. As a fourth-year junior, Musick is something of an enigma. If he were draft eligible after his redshirt freshman year, he would've been a sure-fire top-5 round draft pick. But he regressed in 2008, was drafted by the Giants, but came back to school to try and improve upon his draft status. Despite another rocky (ha!) season, Musick's still got the left-handed arm to go this high. I'd be quite surprised if Wes is back. Congrats, and thanks for a productive career, Wes.

Craig Whitaker throws shutout inning

The former Panther threw one inning, giving up a walk and striking out one, according to Our Sports Central.

Mother inspires Raymond Harris

The former Dragon has been more inspired since his mother survived a gangrene infection, according to Texas Sports:

But, Harris had a tough transition to collegiate competition and he was struggling to find his niche. Then, in the winter of his sophomore season, Harris found out that his mother's appendix had burst without her knowing and gangrene had set in, leaving to question whether or not she'd survive. Fortunately, she did and Harris has used her inspiration ever since. Since that time, he's been more focused on high jumping and the result, two All-America honors, one at last year's outdoor meet and one indoors earlier this season, and a Big 12 Indoor Championship.

Reggie McNeal happy with playing receiver

The former Panther tells The Toronto Sun his best shot is to stay at wide receiver, rather than move to quarterback:

"I'm comfortable," McNeal said. "It makes the job easier because now I have to concentrate on one thing. If I want to be on the field, this is my best shot."

But doesn't McNeal pine for the attention that comes with being a quarterback?

"I get jealous," McNeal said with a laugh. "They don't have to do the running, they get to sit back in the pocket and look good. They also get most of the blame, too."

Brandon Belt triples

The former Hudson Hornet cleared the bases with his three-bagger in the first inning in Texas' 5-2 over TCU for a World Series berth, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Jermichael Finley playing softball

The former Diboll Lumberjack will take part in a charity game, with the Green Bay offense against the Green Bay defense, according to postcrescent.com.

Brandon Belt strikes out three times

The Austin American-Statesman quotes the former Hudson Hornet following Texas' 3-2 loss to TCU:

"I have no idea (what happened)," Texas first baseman Brandon Belt said of his team's anemic offense. "I kept getting the same pitch over and over again and I couldn't hit it. I'm confident in my abilities, and I'm confident in my team's ability. So I think coming back tomorrow that I'll be OK. We've got to be able to reset and not think about today."

The Daily Texan had an excellent story on Belt leading up to the super-regional:

In the middle of his dominant senior season as the ace of Hudson High School, a small school in East Texas, something changed for Belt. His velocity dropped below 90 mph. As his fastball’s speed dipped so did his draft status.

“I had a chance to do really good, and go really high, but my velocity wasn’t as high as it once was, and I kind of slipped,” Belt said.

Craig Whitaker perfect

The former Panther struck out two in one inning of work in San Jose's 9-3 win over Bakersfield, according to The Raw Feed.

Jermichael Finley shenanigans continue

At mini-camp, the former Diboll Lumberjack slapped a teammate "upside the head" and has been told to watch his tweets, according to The Green Bay Press Gazette:

“It was probably when he had the rough go of it about the middle of the season with some of those throws and trying to figure some things out,” McAdoo said when asked when things clicked for Finley.

“He just hadn’t played a lot of football. But the encouraging thing is that didn’t discourage him as a player and as a person. We talked a lot about not letting your performance on the field define how you work and who you are, and he really started to improve.”

Steven Hill doubles

From the Springfield News-Leader:

Hill entered the game hitting .048 in the last 10 games but broke out of his slump with a double down the left-field line to score Tony Cruz. Smith followed with a hard single up the middle to score Hill and put the game out of reach.

Damion James impresses physically

The former Dragon had the second-fastest time in the 3/4-court sprint and the seventh-highest vertical leap at the NBA combine, according to Burnt Orange Nation.

Craig Whitaker gives up three runs

The former Panther pitched 1.2 innings and gave up five hits, three runs and three walks while striking out one in San Jose's 16-7 loss to Stockton, according to The Raw Feed.

Reggie McNeal to start at receiver

The former Panther is listed as a quarterback but will start the season at wide receiver for Toronto, according to The Toronto Sun.

Police arrest McKinner Dixon

The former Panther was arrested Sunday morning for having no insurance and an open container, according to The Daily Sentinel.

Brandon Belt goes 2-for-8

The former Hudson Hornet also had three walks in the longest game in NCAA history, a 3-2, 25-inning win over Boston College, according to Texas Sports.

Craig Whitaker pitches hitless inning

The former Panther gave up one walk in San Jose's 10-2 win over Visalia, according to The Raw Feed.

Pitch hits Brandon Belt in the head

The former Hudson Hornet was taken to the hospital during the game against Texas State, according to Bevo Beat.

Jays place Robert Ray on DL

The former Panther is on the 15-day disabled list, according to AP.

Brandon Belt prepares for Texas State

The former Hudson Hornet isn't looking past the Bobcats, according to News8 Austin:

"We've got to assume they are really good," Horns first baseman Brandon Belt says. "We've got to go out there and play our best game. We definitely can't let down now. It's a brand new season and we've got to get off to a great start."

Kevin Thomas piggybacks

The former Central Bulldog pitched 3.2 innings, allowing two unearned runs and two hits in Quad Cities' 8-0 loss to West Michigan.

Steven Hill criticizes offense

The former Dragon told the Springfield News-Leader that the offense isn't providing enough offense for pitcher Ryan Kulik:

"We just haven't given him any run support," catcher Steven Hill said. "He's really coming into his own here and has been throwing well for us."

Athlon names Dez Bryant as pre-season all-American

The former Panther is on the first team, according to OKState.com.

Steven Hill homers

The former Dragon also had an RBI single in Springfield's 11-4 win over Tulsa, according to Our Sports Central.

Craig Whitaker pitches scoreless inning

The former Panther gave up just a walk in San Jose's 9-5 win over Modesto, according to Our Sports Central.

Kevin Thomas takes loss

The former Central Bulldog gave up three runs in Quad Cities' 6-3 loss to Fort Wayne, according to Our Sports Central:

Kevin Thomas (2-1) suffered the loss for Quad Cities. Making his first appearance in two weeks due to a back injury, Thomas was roughed up for three runs on four hits and three walks.

Clint Dempsey on U.S. roster

The former Dragon is on the 24-man roster, according to a story posted on StAugustine.com.

Jays send Robert Ray to minors

The former Panther was sent to Las Vegas, according to City News.

Robert Ray takes loss

The former Panther pitched 4.1 innings, giving up four earned runs, six hits and one walk while striking out four in Toronto's 5-1 loss to Boston, according to The Globe and Mail:

Ray, who told Blue Jays broadcaster Jerry Howarth before the game that he was always called Bobby, and indicated he preferred that to Robert - he was 1-1, 3.60 earned-run average as Robert - scattered three hits over eight innings in beating the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. But that was as Robert Ray, and these Red Sox are sox of a different colour.

In Ray's defence, however, there was little he could do about Bay's two-run home run, which highlighted a three-run first inning. That homer was all on right fielder Rios, who completely missed Bay's liner as it bounced off the top of the wall in right field.

Tanner Hines goes 3-for-5

The former Hudson Hornet had three singles in SFA's season-ending 7-4 loss to UT-Arlington, according to The Daily Sentinel.

Brandon Belt homers

The former Hudson Hornet was 2-for-4 with three RBI, according to Texas Sports.

Craig Whitaker doesn't allow hit

The former Panther pitched 2.2 innings, giving up a walk and striking out three in San Jose's 8-4 loss to Inland Empire, according to Our Sports Central:

Craig Whitaker relieved Mixon with the bases loaded and one out and did induce Gonzalez to bounce into an inning-ending 6-4-3 double play to prevent further damage.

Steven Hill strikes out three times

Pretty funny stuff on the former Dragon on the Springfield News-Leader:

The catcher/designated hitter struck out three times Wednesday for a hat trick. And, as punishment, he had to wear a green and silver leprechaun hat during stretches this afternoon.

Wes Musick avoids elimination

The former Hudson Hornet and two other pitchers combined to give up just one run in Houston's 4-1 win over Marshall, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Brandon Belt goes 4-for-6

The former Hudson Hornet had three RBI in Texas' 14-9 loss to Baylor, according to TDT.

Bobby Ray?

I guess the former Panther is going by Bobby Ray now. This from CBC Sports:

Peering at the lush green grass at the fabled Fenway Park and sporting a wide grin, the rookie Blue Jays pitcher uttered: "I've always wanted to pitch here. But I'm kind of glad that I'm not pitching the first game."

The right-hander formerly known as Robert Ray might have gladly taken that assignment had he known Toronto would lose the first two games of a three-game series.

Robert Ray starting tonight

The former Panther will take on Boston tonight, according to NESN.

Brandon Belt gets Big 12 honors

The former Hudson Hornet was named to the honorable mention all Big 12 team, according to KansasCity.com.

Clint Dempsey gets yellow card

A referee gave the former Dragon a yellow card, according to MLSnet.com.

Fulham fans vote Clint Dempsey "monster player of the month"

The former Dragon received the honor for April, according to Soccer Times:

The designation falls somewhere between most valuable and most popular.

Steven Hill back in lineup

The former Dragon starts today against Arkansas, according to The Springfield News-Leader:

Slugger Steven Hill is back in the lineup, starting at catcher, for the first time since being hit by a foul ball last week. He said his bruised right hand felt better yesterday, but the team continued to keep him out to give him another day to rest.

Adam Sellers named to SWAC first team

The former Panther is named as DH of the first team, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Craig Whitaker gives up three runs

The former Panther pitched two innings, giving up three runs, two hits and three walks while striking out one in San Jose's 8-6 loss to Modesto, according to Our Sports Central.

Damion James hasn't signed with agent

Rick Barnes said Andrew Miller is advising the former Dragon, which is allowed under NCAA rules, according to ESPN:

"He's allowed to advise -- he hasn't signed anything,'' Barnes said. "Andy Miller has done everything right with us.''


Miller said he is helping James gather information for workouts. James is scheduled to go to the Chicago pre-draft combine next week.


"It will all come down to how he does in the workouts,'' Barnes said.

Steven Hill listed as day-to-day

The former Dragon is expected to recover, according to News-Leader:

Hill hurt his right hand Saturday and left the game. Pierson said Hill is day-to-day with a bruised hand. Hill, Baseball America's No. 25 Cardinals prospect, missed a month last season with a broken hand after being hit by a pitch in June.

Steven Hill suffers injury

The former Dragon left the game with a hand injury in Springfield's 8-5 loss to Northwest Arkansas, according to Our Sports Central.

Brandon Belt drives in three

The former Hudson Hornet had three RBI in Texas' 5-1 win over Alabama A&M, according to The Austin American-Statesman:

"I felt pretty good at the plate," Belt said. "I think the entire team really stayed focused all day today. We had good at-bats and swung at good pitches all day."

Raymond Harris finishes second at Big 12 meet

The former Dragon lost on a tiebreaker for first place, according to a story posted on Statesman.com.

DeMeeka Jones places eighth

The former Lady Panther qualified for the final in the 100-meter hurdles, according to CUBuffs.com.

Robert Ray records first ML win

The former Panther gave up just three hits through eight innings, walking one and striking out three, according to MLB.com:

Shortly after his brief meeting with Gaston, Ray couldn't stop smiling.

"Best feeling yet," Ray said. "It's awesome to get called up here for the feeling that you did make it up here. Then, your first strikeout. But that's the one -- the win -- that's the one you really want. It means the most for me, for sure."

Tanner Hines ties Steven Hill record

The former Hudson Hornet has an 18-game hitting streak, tying the former Dragon's SFA record, after SFA's 11-7 win over Lamar, according to The Daily Sentinel:

Priest led the Lumberjacks at the plate with three hits and four RBI. Ferguson, Zach Gardner and Tanner Hines each picked up two hits. Hines extended his hitting streak to 18 games, tying the school record set by Steven Hill in 2007.

Hines broke the record Saturday in SFA's 16-4 loss to Lamar Saturday, according to the Daily Sentinel.

Anna Whiddon nearly carries team to super-regional

For the former Lady Devil, it started with a one-hitter Friday in a 1-0 win over Florida State, according to OKState.com:

Cowgirl pitcher Anna Whiddon threw a one-hit shutout as Oklahoma State upset No. 16 national seed Florida State 1-0 here Friday night before 472 fans at JoAnn Graf Field. The OSU hurler struck out nine Seminole batters, including two to end the seventh inning after the Cowgirls had taken the lead.

Then Saturday, she took over in relief, pitching 3.1 innings and giving up no runs, one hit and one walk while striking out four in Oklahoma State's 2-0 loss to California, according to OKState.com:

Cowgirl ace Anna Whiddon relieved Odom with the bases loaded and two outs in the fourth. She forced Leomiti to ground out, and struck out four while allowing just one hit over the final 3-1/3 innings.

And Saturday night, she pitched 12 innings of shutout ball before beating Florida State, 1-0, according to OKState.com:

The wild pitch put an end to an amazing pitcher's duel between Cowgirl starter Anna Whiddon and the FSU duo of Terese Gober and Hamilton. Whiddon (21-13) threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just four hits while striking out nine and walking just one. She threw 152 total pitches, including 108 strikes. So far this weekend, she has thrown 22-1/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

Claire McGee has two hits

The former Central Lady Bulldog had two hits in Houston-Victoria's 4-0 to Saint Xavier, according to The Victoria Advocate.

NBA Combine invites Damion James

The former Dragon is among 52 invited, according to The New York Daily News.

Tanner Hines has two hits

The former Hudson Hornet was the only Lumberjack with multiple hits, according to The Daily Sentinel.

Robert Ray gets Saturday start

The former Panther will stay on the big league roster, according to National Post:

Ray is scheduled to start against the White Sox tomorrow. He has averaged six innings in his two outings, and for the most part has not looked out of place. But his ERA is 6.00 and he appears closest to a demotion at the moment.

Craig Whitaker pitches perfect baseball

This, from Our Sports Central, on the former Panther:

Craig Whitaker (2/3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 SO) entered the game with a runner at second base and one out and quickly finished the contest by inducing Cowgill to ground out before Easley struck out swinging.

San Jose beat Visalia, 8-4.

Anna Whiddon comments on offensive catalyst

The former Huntington Lady Devil had good things to say to The Stillwater News-Press about Mariah Gearhart:

“She’s a big part of our team obviously,” Whiddon said. “She’s done a great job for us this year, whether it’s being hit by a pitch — she has a lot of those — whether it’s hitting the ball to the outfield or whether whatever.

“She just does her job and is really a team leader in her actions. She tries to get everyone fired up but is like, ‘I’ve got to get on base, that way everyone’s going to be fired up and I’m going to score.’ She just does an excellent job at just being herself pretty much in getting the team behind her and everything.”

Trumaine Johnson visits Iowa State

The former Diboll Lumberjack visited Iowa State as a possible transfer site, according to The Daily Iowan.

Steven Hill homers

The former Dragon hit his club-best ninth home run in Springfield's 9-8 win over Northwest Arkansas, according to NWA Online.

Jeremy Tamez takes loss

The former Panther gave up six runs on seven hits and four walks with no strikeouts over 2.2 innings in SFA's 12-2 loss to Baylor, according to KWTX.

Don Muhlbach strutting his mutt

The former Panther will take part in the Mutt Strutt at Ford Field, according to Freep.com.

Rex Hadnot holding football camp again

The former Panther will hold his camp June 24 at Abe Martin Stadium, according to The Diboll Free Press:

"We are doing the camp different this year" stated Coach Earley. "This year we are having both age groups at the same time, but at different locations. The youngest group, 7-12, will check in at 8:25 AM at the football stadium and the 13-18 year old group will check in at 8:25 AM at the soccer field. Both camps will run simultaneously from 9:00 AM till Noon. This will give us time to focus on the players and the things we want to teach them."

Ty Thomas places third

The former Dragon and his 4x100-meter team ran a 40.82 at the SLC championships, according to The Daily Sentinel.

Steven Hill homers

The former Dragon also scored the game-winning run in Springfield's 10-9 win over Arkansas, according to The Raw Feed.

Brandon Belt walks

The former Hudson Hornet was 0-for-3 in Texas' 5-4 win over Texas A&M, according to Texas Sports.

Steven Hill homers

The former Dragon's home run was the difference in Springfield's 10-9 win over North Little Rock, according to Our Sports Central.

Brandon Belt learned respect from mom

From Texas Sports:

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOUR MOM HAS EVER GIVEN YOU?
Brandon Belt: She gives me a lot of advice, but I think the best one is to be respectful. I’ve really taken that to heart. It helps out when you’re respectful to your coaches, and, especially in sports, everybody is looking for a little respect. When you’re respectful to people, they’re respectful back.

McClendon 0-for-2

The former Panther scored a run in Kentucky's 6-3 win over Auburn, according to UKAthletics.com.

Wes Musick takes loss

The former Hudson Hornet gave up eight hits and four runs while striking out one over two innings in Houston's 12-2 loss to ECU, according to ECUPirates.com.

Anna Whiddon rocked out of tournament

The former Huntington Lady Devil pitched five shutout innings against Texas Tech in the Big XII tournament opener, but got shelled against Missouri, according to the Stillwater Newspress:

Anna Whiddon kicked off the hurling for O-State but didn’t record a single out before being relieved by Sarah Odom. Whiddon walked first batter Rhea Taylor, hit Gina Schneider with a pitch and allowed Lindsey Ubrun a three-run homer to put MU up 3-0. Whiddon hit a second batter, which credited the OSU pitcher with another run when she later scored.

Brandon Belt talks about hatred for A&M

The Houston Chronicle has a fine article on the former Hudson Hornet, who talks about how he's always hated Texas A&M, despite living closer to there than UT:

“I’ve always been a Longhorns fan,” said Belt, who has earned the nickname “Jethro” from Texas assistant Tommy Harmon thanks to his East Texas roots. “I’ve always hated the Aggies, and I always wanted to come to Texas.”

Robert Ray suffers first loss

The former Panther gave up 10 hits through 6.1 innings pitched, according to The Star:

“Basically, if I could have four pitches back,” Ray said. “Experience-wise, I feel I’ve done well. There are some positives, but I have to learn to keep my mistakes down.”

Craig Whitaker gets lit up

The former Panther gave up two hits, three runs and two walks while striking out four through 2.2 innings, according Our Sports Central.

Steven Hill hits two homers in doubleheader

The former Dragon had two home runs in a doubleheader, according to Springfield News-Leader.

Kevin Thomas loses 0.00 ERA

The former Central Bulldog gave up three runs in Quad Cities' 8-3 loss to Great Lakes, according to Our Sports Central.

Brandon Belt drives in two

The former Hudson Hornet also had two hits in Texas' 7-3 win over Texas Southern, according to College Baseball Insider.

Robert Ray gets start tonight

The former Panther will take on Anaheim on 80s Night, according to Halos Heaven.

The Blue Jays' Web site has a good story on Ray and his reactions to comments made by his GM that he isn't ready for the big leagues:

"Honestly, I just want to take care of my job," Ray said. "I just want to go out and give us a chance to win and focus more on that. You know, maybe he's right. Maybe we weren't quite ready, or it wasn't the perfect time to bring us up. The fact is we're here now and we have to do what we can to help the team."

Getting to know Clint Dempsey

The former Dragon has a Q&A with Goal.com:

Strengths: My creativity and my competitiveness.

Weaknesses: I would say that I don’t know and you’ll have to ask my coaches.

Brandon Belt explains what he's thinking

Texas Sports has an excellent story about what a few of the Texas hitters are thinking when they face a pitcher. The former Hudson Hornet joined the discussion:

You try to think as little as possible in the batter's box because thinking just makes your body slow down. Sometimes, if the count is in your favor you might be kind of guessing what is coming, but that is only about one out of 10 pitches.

Robert Ray completes comeback from shoulder surgery

The Blue Jays Web site has an excellent article on the former Panther's journey through the minor leagues, including surgery on his shoulder:

Even that first month, I thought, 'I don't know if this going to work out,'" Ray said at Rogers Centre on Tuesday before the Blue Jays wrapped up their homestand against the Indians. "Your whole life wanting to be here, to do this, you come to the realization it might not happen."

The shoulder problem began in 2006 in Dunedin in what was supposed to be Ray's first full professional season.

"I did it really early on, right out of Spring Training," he said, "and we kept thinking it was just tendinitis. We'd do a throwing program and we'd come back, and within two weeks, it would come back again. We did that twice and finally did the MRI [exam] and they found it."

The Blue Jay's GM told the Globe and Mail Ray has handled the promotion well:

"In fairness … they're just not ready to be here," Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi said. "We're kind of force-feeding them and they're handling it well so far."

Kevin Thomas named pitcher of the week

The Midwest League named the former Central Bulldog the pitcher of the week, according to Our Sports Central:

Thomas, 22, boasts a 2-0 record with a save and a spotless 0.00 ERA through 18.1 innings this year. He has 13 strikeouts with just three walks and seven hits allowed. On April 15 against Beloit, the Texas native tossed two hitless innings to close out game one of a doubleheader, combining with Hector Cardenas to throw the first Quad Cities no-hitter since 2001.

Wes Musick gives up six runs

The former Hudson Hornet gave up nine hits, six runs and three walks, with six strikeouts in Houston's 6-5 loss to Rice, according to The Houston Chronicle:

“The long ball was the name of the day today,” Noble said. “We couldn’t keep the ball in the ballpark. I thought Wes pitched admirably.”

Allison McClain drives in run

The former Diboll Ladyjack had an RBI in Centenary's 8-4 win over North Dakota State, according to NewOrleans.com.

Chris McClendon 2-for-3

The former Panther had a double, single and RBI, according to WKYT.

Claire McGee has two hits in championship win

The former Lady Panther also had a squeeze bunt RBI as Houston-Victoria won the AII title over California State-San Marcos, 9-4, according to the Victoria Advocate:

"There was pressure but we all stayed relaxed and played the game like we were taught," said the Galveston College transfer. "That's how it was for us the entire tournament. We were just having fun."

Kevin Thomas hitless again

The former Central Bulldog pitched five innings of perfect baseball, according to Our Sports Central:

Thomas, who twirled the last two innings of the first Quad Cities no-hitter since 2001 on April 15, retired all 15 batters he faced on Saturday night. He allowed only three balls to leave the infield and recorded eight outs on the ground while fanning two. The 22-year-old Texan needed just 56 pitches to cruise through his start before leaving after the five frames allotted to the first pitcher in the River Bandits' tandem starting rotation.

Tanner Hines scores lone run

The former Hudson Hornet also had a single, according to The Daily Sentinel.

Craig Whitaker pitches scoreless baseball

The former Panther gave up one hit and one walk while striking out four in San Jose's 6-2 loss to Modesto, according to Our Sports Central.

Dominique Edison must adjust to new playbook

The Tennesseean has a good story on the challenge the former San Augustine Wolf faces with learning a new playbook:

"It's going to take a lot of studying and focusing," Edison said Friday after his first rookie minicamp, his first opportunity to test his limited knowledge of formations and plays.

Anna Whiddon gets win

The former Huntington Lady Devil gave up no runs, three hits and one walk while striking out two in Oklahoma State's 8-0 win over Texas Tech, according to OKState.com.