Roundup: Beyonce Singing the National Anthem, Facebook Determines America's Team & a Collection of Super Bowl Links
By Jason McIntyre
Trying to figure out “America’s” football team via Facebook. [Harvard College Sports Analysis Collective]
Bill Snyder, who is 73, just inked a 5-year deal to remain coach of the Kansas State Wildcats. [Star]
Memphis in game-one of the post-Rudy Gay area: Blown out in OKC, 106-89. [Commercial Appeal]
Former MLBer Mark Grace avoids jail time for a DUI, but “a judge imposed a sentence that includes work-release jail time as well as three years of supervised probation. Additionally, an Interlock device must be installed in his vehicle for six months and he will need permission to travel out of state.” [Republic]
St. Louis spanks Butler, 75-58. I think the Bulldogs can win the title, but that’s three losses by 15+ points. [Post Dispatch]
Florida man pleads guilty in Dwight Freeney fraud case. [Indy Star]
The Florida Gators play some pretty good defense. I can’t wait to watch them shut down Marshall Henderson Saturday night. [Gainesville Sun]
Matthew Barnaby, former NHL player, is suing a former Miss Buffalo after their relationship soured. [Buffalo News]
Damn that uncooperative MLB players union. Damn them! [Times]
Sprint car racer Tyler Walker arrested after taking police on a high-speed chase that traveled through three states. Police found “methamphetamines, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol in the car.” [Speed Sport News]
Gio Gonzalez, your steroid/HGH denial is looking pretty weak, as more and more information trickles out. [Wash Post]
Is the USC hoops coaching job a good gig or not? [LA Daily News]
Missed this Jamal Crawford crossover earlier this week. Best handle in the NBA, no doubt.
Pretty bad scooter accident. Riding scooters is never a good idea. [via Adam]
Goal collapses on defender who makes a nice save. [H/T Lisk]
The second installment of the invisible driver drive-through prank is here. [via Hot Clicks]
Not lip-syncing.