Dillon Baxter, Is He USC's Next Reggie Bush

The USC Trojans have been lacking an electrifying running back since the days of Reggie Bush. Are those days over, have they found salvation in a freshman named Dillon Baxter?

Dillon Baxter, who is he and why should I care? He was a highly sought high school recruit who played quarterback and running back for Mission Bay High School, who during Saturday's scrimmage electrified his coaches and teammates.

What did he do to become today's Internet buzz, he broke one for 50 yards. A running back breaking one for 50 yards is no big deal, that is what they are supposed to do. Hit the hole and go or get around the corner and turn on the jets.

That it was a freshman doing it, is a feat and good sign of things to come. It is not so much that this freshman did it, it's the way he did it.

Below you will see the video demonstrating this kid's skills. It is about 50 seconds into the video, right after Junior Defensive Tackle DaJohn Harris strips quarterback Mitch Mustain of the ball and rumbles 52 yards before Mustain catches and tackles Harris.



Before we crown this kid the next Reggie Bush or do as some have, speculate as to his draft status, the kid is only a freshman. The run you saw was against the starting D line, but the secondary was comprised of walk ons and other non starters.

It is nice to see a kid show that much promise and hopefully he will have a stellar career, but one run in one practice is just that, one run in one practice.

Texas Stadium: It's a Memory

Today marks the true end of legendary Texas Stadium, at approximately 11 am Mountain Time a young man who won an essay contest, pulled the trigger on Texas Stadium located in Irving Texas.

As he pulled the trigger, he ignited the over 2,700 pounds of dynamite that turned the once proud football stadium into a pile of rubble. It took only seconds for the 37 year home of the Dallas Cowboys to become a pile of debris.

Opening in 1971, it was the only home the Dallas Cowboys knew. It was sad to see the once proud stadium crumble under the power of the explosions, to see the site of so many games and home to so many championship teams fall to the wayside.

Many people were in attendance and wondered, what it must have felt like to Roger Stauback and so many great football players whose career played out in front of the nation and fans that for almost 4 decades filled the stands to cheer their 5 time world champion Cowboys on. A place where Cowboy Emmitt Smith set the rushing record.

Many of us older fans can recall Tom Landry wearing his fedora prowling the side lines, Bullet Bob Hays breaking a big one, leaving defenders grabbing at air.

We will always recall Roger Stauback scrambling escaping defenders and completing the big pass. And of course we will always remember the beauty of the world famous Dallas Cowboy Cheer leaders.

Time moves on and so have the Cowboys, over to Arlington, Texas and a new home, but nothing will replace the famous Texas Stadium with its hole in the roof so God could see his favorite team play.

ESPN Preseason Polls

Today ESPN released its preseason collegiate football polls. They really cannot be taken seriously but they feed those of us that live and breathe college football.

They give us something to debate before the true preseason polls are released in August.

As a true Boise State homer I am delighted to see the Boise State Broncos come in at #3 behind Alabama and Ohio State. Adding to my delight is Virginia Tech coming in at #5.
Today's ESPN poll is a good precursor to the polls starting positions we will see in August.

Boise State sees the 2010 season as their first real chance to have a run for the National Title Game. After winning this years Fiesta Bowl the Broncos ended the year ranked 4th, the highest finish in school history.

This year the Broncos will open their season against Virginia Tech, back in Washington on Labor Day, Monday Sept. 6th.

With both BSU and VT starting in the top 5 the winner will be in good position to make a run at the NC game.

Terrell Owens, is he next?

Is Terrell Owens next? Is it possible that Mike Shanahan and Washington will look to T.O. as the next piece in their offensive puzzle.

It has been 6 years since Owens and McNabb played together and certainly it was no secret there was bad blood between them that continued on even after Terrell left the Eagles.

However in the world of sports, six years is a very long time and last season Owens seemed to mellow, maybe even mature.

McNabb is 34 and history has shown, prone to mistakes, mistakes like he had at the end of his one Super Bowl appearance. Donavan needs to be surrounded by play makers that can take the pressure off and help carry the offense. Clinton Portis is one heck of a running back when he is not injured, the key thing being, not injured.

Washington signed Larry Johnson and Willie Parker to back up Portis, Parker is still has question marks as to whether he is still a legit back. As of late Johnson isn't considered a premiere back, he is thought of more as a clean up guy coming in after the game is well in hand.

Adding to the Washington woes is Antwaan El leaving the Skins and going back to Pittsburgh. Combine that with the uncertainty of tight end Chris Cooley trying to come back from a severely broken ankle, an Owens deal doesn't seem so far fetched.

It is possible Owens just might be the guy they need. When he and McNabb were teamates, Donavan had his best season ever. Connecting for 3,875 yards, 31 touchdowns and only 8 picks. McNabb finished his season with Terrell with his best ever quarterback rating of 104.7.

Given all the question marks about McNabb's supporting cast, getting Owens is starting to make sense. Don't be surprised if the next big announcement coming from the Washington RedSkins is a 1 year contract with Terrell Owens.

McNabb Goes To Washington

The speculation is over, Donavan McNabb has been traded to the Washington RedSkins.

Personally I think this is a great deal for Washington. They have a new Coach, Mike Shanahan, a proven winner. Throwing McNabb into the mix gives him what he needs,a proven leader that brings a wealth of experience to to revitalize the offense.

The Skins play Phillie twice a year so the Skins know up close and personal what Donavan brings to the table. This should take some of the pressure off the defense which has played well but was not backed up by a strong offense.

The Eagles were very deep at quarterback, they will be fine while they search for a younger man for the future. Washington needs a strong QB that can give them a couple of years to find and develop a new quarterback.

I think this is a good trade for both teams.

What a Game!!!

I admit I am not a big hoops fan and have little knowledge about the game. I decided to tune in tonight's Title Game, Glad I did.

Butler gave it all they had, both teams left it all on the court and gave the audience one heck of a game.

Congrats to both teams for a great game.

Cinderella Is Going To The Ball

Last night Butler University defeated the Michigan State Spartans. Butler entered the game with the Spartans as a 1 point favorite and despite being held scoreless for a period that ran 10 minutes the Dawgs eked out a 52-50 win in a very exciting game. Can you say Hoosiers?

Until now, the Butler BullDogs were less known than their state counter parts of Purdue and Indiana, they were considered the mid majors wannabes and on Monday night while the rest of the nation watches, Butler takes to the hardwood against #1 seeded Duke.

In football, it is said defense wins championships and in this case defense takes Butler to the National Title Game. Last night's win over Michigan State was not a at the buzzer shot that sent Sparty home, it was a last minute stop that takes Cinderella to the Big Ball.

Last nights stop facilitated their 5th consecutive tournament win playing defense. Defense has marked Butler’s ascendancy through the season. Last night was no different, once again they held the opponent to under 60 points.

Monday night as they take the court against Basket Ball Royalty, Duke University, look for the Butler Dawgs to be short on bark and long on bite. The kind of bite that has brought them to this point, a 7 point underdog that is the perfect role for Butler, they have lived with it all tournament and don’t be surprised if at the end of the night Cinderella wears the crown of National Champion.