| Penn State Football
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| On April 1, 2007, there was a brawl in a student apartment complex at State College, PA. State College is the location of the main campus of Penn State University. Six Penn St. football players: starting safety Anthony Scirrotto; defensive tackle Chris Baker; linebacker Jerome Hayes; cornerback Justin King; linebacker Tyrell Sales; and cornerback Lydell Sargeant were involved in this brawl. Today, they were charged for their actions.
Nice jobs, boys. You know, Penn St. has the talent to compete for a national championship this year. Sadly, these six will likely miss some game time as punishment for their stupidity on April 1. JoePa is not happy about this. The university is not happy about it.
The six of you let the school down, the team down, and yourselves down. And over what, a shouting match between a player’s girlfriend and some other student? Stupid. Stupid enough to have earned Penn State football a Friday Fryer nomination for this week.
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| Mark Prior
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| He was once a budding superstar with a golden arm for the Chicago Cubs. Now, he is a man whose career may be done at 26. Oh, how things can turn so quickly in the world of sports.
Back in 2003, Prior had a great year. Many expected it to be just the beginning, but now, it looks like it was the end. For the past 3 seasons, Prior has been hampered by injuries. This week, Prior’s 2007 season ended after he underwent major surgery on his pitching shoulder.
The legendary Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on Prior. Dr. Andrew stated that although the surgery was major, he did not think this would end Prior’s career. Yes, Prior is only 26, however, after now 4 years of injury, one must now think that Prior is simply too fragile physically to ever come back and pitch in the majors again. But that is life, and life can be cruel.
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| New York Yankees
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| Wow, the Yankees do stink this year. It is not just the odor floating over from New Jersey. The Yankees are terrible. Three-fifths of their starting rotation has been on the DL at some point this season. Their ace closer has blown two saves, which directly resulted in two losses. Their overall record now is 8-12, placing them in dead last in the AL East division. The Yankees are also on a current six-game losing streak. Oh, how the might has fallen and fallen fast.
Really, the only bright spot the Yankees has had this season has been centered on the outstanding play of A-Rod. After that, and it is just plan ugly. Hence, the Yankees get another nomination for the Friday Fryer. Maybe next week, they get the chair!
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