Wes Glinsmann
Political hack by day. Freelance writing superhero by night. Self-proclaimed authority on homebrewing, bacon and turning oxygen into carbon dioxide.
Wes Glinsmann
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Anchored Putting to Be Banned in Golf by 2016
Those long-handled putters that have become fairly popular on the professional golf circuit could soon be obsolete after the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club—the official governing bodies of The Rules of Golf voted this week to ban “anchoring” a club while putting.
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12-Year-Old Banned From Pitching in Little League Because He’s…Good At Pitching?
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University of Oregon Charges $5 Per Person to Watch Cheerleading Tryouts
The University of Oregon athletic department is completely underwritten by UO alum and Nike president Phil Knight. It’s not like they’re hurting for money. They still came up with a novel approach to fundraising—allowing the general public to watch Ducks’ cheerleading tryouts for $5 apiece.
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Honey Badger Does Care: Tyrann Mathieu Cancels First Round NFL Draft Pick Party
Tyrann Mathieu has never suffered from a lack of confidence. But the "Honey Badger" definitely upped the ante this week when he planned to throw a “1st round draft pick party” in New York City even though most draft analysts pegged him as a likely second day pick. Late Wednesday, Mathieu came to his senses and canceled the party. In the end, the Honey Badger did care.
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5 Players Who Improved Their Draft Day Status at the NFL Combine. . . and Five Who Didn’t
Every year there is a guy or two who goes from unknown to first day NFL pick based on an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. Likewise, there are always a few big name players who see their draft stock slide after a sub-par showing.
With the 2013 NFL Combine wrapping up yesterday, here are some players whose draft status changed significantly.
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Star Recruit Alex Collins’ Mom Reportedly Ran Off With His Letter of Intent
National Signing Day is always full of surprises, but nothing bigger than star running back Alex Collins failing to show up for his signing ceremony because his mom ran off with his letter of intent.
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Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te’o's Dying Girlfriend Was a Hoax
In early September, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman Trophy candidate Manti Te’o—just days after learning of the death of his girlfriend—led the Fighting Irish to an emotional upset of then-#10 Michigan State. However, in one of the most bizarre twists we’ve seen in college football, it now appears that the whole story about a dying girlfriend was a hoax.
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Everything You Need to Know for the BCS National Championship
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Fiesta Bowl 2013: Oregon vs. Kansas State — Everything You Need to Know
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