Dad. Former Sports Editor. Average golfer. Slow runner. 🏴
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John Boyle retweeted
That time Larry Bird decided to play left-handed against the Blazers because, and this is an actual quote, “I’m saving my right hand for the Lakers.”
He put up 47 points, 14 boards, 11 assists. Two nights later, the Celtics beat the Lakers at the Forum.
I’m sure @DavidPJablonski will have all the photos, videos etc from the game
John Boyle retweeted
44 years ago today, Pat Summerall and John Madden called a Division-III college football game.
Wittenberg vs. Baldwin-Wallace
October 3, 1982
During the fall of '82, in the second week of the NFLPA's 57-day players' strike, CBS needed to get creative with its Sunday afternoon programming.
So on October 3, the network sent its top NFL broadcast team of Pat Summerall and John Madden to Springfield, Ohio to call Division-III Wittenberg's game against its rival Baldwin-Wallace — each school with an enrollment then of about 2,000 students.
Three other NFL on CBS broadcast teams were also assigned to call Division-III games that weekend.
Wittenberg, Baldwin-Wallace, and the Ohio Athletic Conference were each paid $10,000 for the game.
The video includes the CBS open and pregame introduction by Pat and John, the first several minutes of the game, and select highlights from this historic CBS broadcast.
A very rare and fascinating telecast — and quite a thrill for those players, coaches, students, and communities.
John Boyle retweeted
4⭐️ Josh Tyson is down to two schools, Cincinnati and Xavier, and will announce his college decision this Friday, Sept. 25, his agency BAM Sports told @Rivals.
The 6-2 point guard and West Chester, Ohio native is a top-60 overall recruit in the 2027 class.
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John Boyle retweeted
Barry Melrose - for all the flash and fun you saw, which was so great and so real, is beloved at our place for a different reason.
It’s tempting to call someone like him “The man”. But, more than that, Barry was a man’s man. Someone who carried himself in a manner worthy of sincere admiration because of his foundation.
Treat people with respect and decency and earn it from everyone you meet. Work your ass off without complaint because it’s required to succeed. Which he did. Don’t shrink in the face of adversity but take it head on, which he did until the end.
Beneath the mullet and suits and flash was a kid from a farm in Saskatchewan who carried it with him everywhere. A man. In the very best sense of the word. He was so damn pure and so damn loved.
We’re so lucky this man came our way.
John Boyle retweeted
I was lucky to get the chance to talk briefly to Barry about his Cincinnati Stingers time for my future Stingers doc...He truly loved it here and even brought up the Big Red Machine. A class act. RIP Mr. Melrose.
Let’s hope the Bengals don’t reach for someone. With so few picks, they can’t afford to miss in Rounds 2-4. Sadly, a reach is always possible. 😳
Took a very quick stab with @JoeGoodberry and @John__Sheeran at stacking a Rd2 Bengals board after tonight's selections
Injury flag on McCoy is obviously a big wildcard
John Boyle retweeted
The #Bengals deal for Dexter Lawrence is pending a physical, obviously.
But this is the most out-of-character move by this franchise in a generation.
The urgency and all-in talk this offseason amid years of defensive frustration finally produced a change in philosophy.
Wow.
pressures when aligned at nose tackle, since 2022:
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15 - Jihad Ward, Davon Godchaux
John Boyle retweeted
I was on the phone with a GM less than an hour ago running through top 10 scenarios. The way we had it going, we both said, “the bengals are screwed.” Well, not anymore. This trade makes a ton of sense for them.
John Boyle retweeted
Draft week blockbuster: The Giants are trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the 10th overall pick going to New York, per ESPN sources.
The Giants now head into Thursday night with the 5th and 10th overall picks.
Need to nail those needs in first four rounds for sure. With no 5th round pick, that’s a long wait until 6th round
Latest PD&Jay w/@ByJayMorrison
1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ Ranking the #Bengals draft wants vs needs
📊 Cincinnati pick trends that aren’t going away
💻 The Analytics Department with @GridironGrading on LB prospects
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John Boyle retweeted
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Proceeds go to the Nicki Morrison Scholarship Fund.
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