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      Bills’ Lynch to plead guilty in hit-and-run case

      June 20, 2008 /

      The Buffalo News is reporting that Bills’ running back Marshawn Lynch is expected to plead guilty to a hit-and-run accident case in which a woman was injured.

      Clark refused to disclose what criminal charge Lynch will face in court. He expects the investigation and prosecution of the traffic offense will be resolved “by midweek next week.”

      Clark said that after “a great deal of back and forth” negotiations, he and Lynch’s attorney, Michael P. Caffery, “have reached an agreement in principle.”

      “Once it’s undertaken, it will resolve this matter,” he added.

      But he refused to say the nature of the expected misdemeanor or traffic violation that Lynch will be charged with.

      Clark stressed that “the whole agreement is predicated on the fact that he (Lynch) was driving the vehicle” that struck an Ontario woman at about 3:30 a.m. May 31 at Delaware Avenue and Chippewa Street.

      I don’t know, call me old fashioned, but I still can’t fathom how you can hit a woman with your SUV and then leave her there to fend for herself. If it was an accident, you get out of your vehicle, help her get medical attention and face whatever punishment is coming. You don’t hit her and then park the damn car in your driveway and skip town. Moron.

      NFL

      Is Central Michigan’s LeFevour a Heisman candidate?

      June 20, 2008 /

      I saw something interesting that ESPN.com contributor Bruce Feldman linked to about Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour. Drew Ellis of The Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun debates whether or not LeFevour is a true Heisman candidate.

      Which brings me to another point in this argument. If CMU truly wants to garner national respect and attention, they have to make LeFevour the poster boy.

      It may not seem right or fair to the team aspect, but LeFevour is a special player and his play has the ability to get CMU’s name out there.

      The wheel has already been in motion in the state of Michigan, as you can see LeFevour smiling face donning billboards around the state to promote CMU.

      But, that promotion needs to continue to spread out through the Midwest.

      Make Dan LeFevour a recognizable face outside of the CMU area and that alone will create interest in him, and thus draw attention to the university and football program.

      I know the budget isn’t strong, but the reward could be huge.

      Potential recruits can see LeFevour and recognize that they could become a national star by playing at CMU.

      Ellis has the right idea – why not try to promote a player like LeFevour if you’re Central Michigan? As long as the young man can handle it, then it could be a great vechile for recruiting, as well as putting the school on the map.

      I’m a proud CMU alum and even though it’s a long shot, I would love to see LeFevour garner some national attention for the Heisman. If nothing else, he’s exciting to watch and has certainly made the Chippewas a contender in the MAC again.

      College Football

      Pluto writes Tribe off this season

      June 20, 2008 /

      Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer is suggesting to stick a fork in the Indians this season – they’re done.

      This is not a trend. It’s not a bad start. It’s not something that will soon change because key players are getting healthy. Let’s not hear that the Indians are 26-11 when they score at least four runs. Problem is, too often, they don’t — and with all the injuries and slumps, they won’t.

      The season is 44 percent gone heading into Thursday night’s game at Colorado, the Indians having only 90 games left. They took the field in Denver 7 1/2 games behind the Chicago White Sox, and also behind Minnesota and Detroit. The most discouraging stat is the Tribe being 13-16 in the Central, compared to 21-11 for the White Sox.

      I went back five years and the pattern is clear: The team that has the best record for the season in the Central wins it. In 2007, the Tribe was 48-24 in the division en route to 96 victories.

      That’s why it’s over for them in 2008.

      It’s pitcher Jake Westbrook (elbow surgery) out for a year. It’s catcher Victor Martinez (elbow surgery) and infielder Josh Barfield (finger surgery) out for a few months. It’s designated hitter Travis Hafner (shoulder) out for who knows how long. It’s pitcher Adam Miller (finger surgery) not available for pitching depth. It’s pitcher Fausto Carmona (hip) having another “setback,” pushing his return sometime into the middle of July.

      Not to disagree with any of Pluto’s points because they are valid, but one thing baseball teaches us every year is that it’s a long season. Winning is contagious and if they can get healthy, there’s no reason to think a talented club like the Tribe can’t put a couple of streaks together and turn the season around. Plus, as Pluto mentioned, the AL Central is weak and the White Sox are far from a stable club at the top of the division.

      MLB

      Congress to look into steroids in horse racing

      June 20, 2008 /

      Gary West of the Star-Telegram writes that a congressional subcommittee has conducted an inquiry into “Breeding, Drugs and Breakdowns” in the sport of horse racing.

      In her opening comments, Illinois congresswoman Jan Schakowsky said, “It seems greed has trumped the health of horses, the safety of jockeys and the integrity of the sport.”

      Some might point out that not every segment of the industry was represented. Nobody was there Thursday, for example, representing the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association or the Association of Racing Commissioners International. Most of all, nobody was there to represent the typical horseman who spends so much of his time and resources caring for his horses as though they’re part of his family.

      And some might wonder why the Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the House of Representatives was spending its time on such things. But it would be a mistake not to answer the wake-up call.

      “We want you to regulate yourself,” Rep. Stearns said, as if addressing everybody connected to the sport. And the implication was clear: If horse racing doesn’t address its problems, if it doesn’t regulate itself, then government will.

      My initial reaction to seeing this was doesn’t congress have better things to worry about? But these horses aren’t making a conscious decision to use steroids and other drugs – humans are making those decisions for them. So maybe it is worth it for congress to step in and take a look at what’s going on in the underworld of horse racing, especially if these animals’ health is in danger.

      General Sports

      Friday Morning Headliners: Curt Shilling done for season

      June 20, 2008 /

      – The Boston Globe is reporting that Red Sox starter Curt Shilling will have surgery on his right throwing shoulder on Monday, which would effectively end his season if not his career.

      – The Mariners continued their club purge Thursday, firing manager John McLaren just days after giving the boot to GM Bill Bavasi. In the end, it appears that McLaren just couldn’t overcome the bone-headed mistakes of Bavasi.

      – Joba Chamberlain had another strong outing, lasting 5.2 innings and giving up just one run on four hits while striking out nine. Alex Rodriguez singled in the go ahead run in the sixth inning as the Yanks topped the Padres 2-1.

      – The Rays used a seven-run seventh inning to crush the Cubs 8-3. Carl Crawford hit a grand slam in the seventh as the Rays swept the Cubs in Tampa.

      – The White Sox used a grand slam by Jermaine Dye to beat the Pirates 13-8. Dye finished 3 for 4 with two home runs, six RBI and three runs scored.

      – Bears fans will be happy to know that the team has extended the contract of DT Tommie Harris. The new deal will reportedly extend his contract four more years and pay him roughly $40 million.

      General Sports, MLB, NFL

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