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April 22, 2009

UM’s Powe jokes; Nutt’s not laughing

UM’s Powe jokes; Nutt’s not laughing OXFORD — Jerrell Powe apparently was joking. But the Ole Miss defensive tackle’s statement to police that “he couldn’t read” certainly raised eyebrows and has heated up the Internet message boards today, considering his lengthy history of eligibility concerns with the NCAA, including questions about his ability to read.…
Culture  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
April 21, 2009

John Madden Made Us Smarter

John Madden Made Us Smarter John Madden doesn’t get enough credit. He’s getting plenty of love, of course, on the occasion of his retirement from football broadcasting after 30 years, but the celebration of the 73-year-old’s career still underestimates his influence. Fox Sports President Ed Goren describes Mr. Madden as “the No. 1 sports analyst…