James Franklin, Mizzou Quarterback
Despite taking harsh criticism for sitting out versus Arizona State, Franklin has stood by his stance against taking painkillers. “I don’t like taking pills and I don’t like getting injected… Just like many of you were, I was raised to say ‘no’ to drugs,” Franklin wrote in a post on Instagram.
NHL Lockout
While the players and owners continue to squabble over dollars and cents, the NHL continues to lose money and fans. Maybe the Kontinental Hockey League offers a TV package in the US?
Roger Goodell & The Replacement Refs
“They did a very credible job and they’re only going to get better,” said the NFL Commissioner regarding the referees after the first week of season play. They didn’t. In fact, many are beginning to feel that scab officials have begun to compromise the integrity of the game.