Report: Marve, others granted immunity to be NCAA informants

by: Steve Gorten 

August 22nd, 2011

CORAL GABLES — Wonder why Robert Marve and Arthur Brown — former UM players who’ve since transferred — and former UM recruits Bryce Brown, Matt Patchan, Orson Charles and Andre Debose were cleared by the NCAA so quickly after former booster Nevin Shapiro implicated them, yet the 12 current ‘Canes named in the Yahoo! Sports report haven’t been cleared?
According to a CBSSports.com report, it’s because all of them have received “limited immunity” from the NCAA, essentially becoming informants against UM in exchange for avoiding punishment themselves. Full Story

Marcos Ambrose wins Watkins Glen shootout

By Mike Shaner:

Marcos Ambrose earned his first Sprint Cup victory today at Watkins Glen. The race was postponed from Sunday due to rain and was well worth the wait. It had the feeling and excitement of an old western shoot-out.  This is exactly what NASCAR needs. Look for more on this later, after I've had a chance to catch my breath!

Breaking News: Texas A&M to join SEC

Mike Shaner
August 13, 2011

According to ESPN, a source from within Texas A&M has confirmed that they will join the Southeastern Conference. It is being reported that the conference is also pursuing Florida State, Clemson, and Missouri.

11 of the 12 SEC school Presidents are scheduled to meet tomorrow for a vote authorizing the admission of the Aggies.

This is a developing story and will be updated continuously.

Ricky Stenhouse shows Carl Edwards how it's done in Iowa

Mike Shaner
August 6, 2011

Ricky Stenhouse won a wild one in Iowa tonight. His engine blew in the final turn of the final lap and his teammate/rival Carl Edwards crashed into his rear bumper, propelling Stenhouse to his 2nd career victory.

In his post race inter view, Edwards said that Stenhouse was "over agressive."  Stenhouse replied, "Yea, I was agressive. I wasn't going to back down."

Perhaps Carl Edwards should take a lesson from Stenhouse, 2nd is the first loser. I enjoy his aggression. This type of driving is exactly what NASCAR needs.

Favre to the Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano won't rule out the possibility of bringing in Brett Favre to compete for the team's starting quarterback job with Chad Henne(notes) and Matt Moore(notes). Full Story