Jack "The Assassin" Tatum

NFL great Jack Tatum died today at the age of 61. Tatum was known as a ferocious hitter during his playing days for the Raiders. He and an illustrious football career in college and in the NFL. He was a three Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl winner, and an All-American at The University of Ohio State.

2nd Chance

When you hear the name Maurice Clarett there is a lot that can be said. You can talk about his unforgettable freshman year at Ohio State, his famous bottle of grey goose, his criminal record, or his short stint in the NFL. A lot has changed for Clarett since he stormed Ohio State's campus many years ago. He became the poster child for the "dumb athlete" and his behavior led him to a 3 1/2 year stay in a Toledo, Ohio correctional facility. Clarett made headlines again July 26th, but it was for a positive reason. He is re-enrolling as a student at The University of Ohio State. That is a major accomplishment for him and I wish him the best. While incarerated in a Toledo Correctional he took online college courses and he had a popular blog that provided guidance to young adults. Everyone in life deserves a second chance to better themselves. Sometimes mistakes can be blessings in some cases. If Clarett would have never went to prison who knows where he would be. Clarett stated that he doesn't want to become a distraction to the football team or the university. Maybe he can be a motivational tool to athletes around the country. Here is a guy who had the world in his hands and it all vanished within a blink of an eye. This a great redemption story for Maurice Clarett. Education is something that can go further than running a football. They took the football away from him, but they cannot take away his education.

Cleveland Rocked!

The city of Cleveland and the rest of northeast ohio got their hearts ripped open thursday night. Hometown hero Lebron James ditched the Cavs to take his talents to the Miami Heat. In the eyes of Cavalaiers fans this was reminicent to Hulk Hogan joining forces with NWO back in the late 1990's. Lebron went from hero to zero during the whole free agent process. The media bashed James for his ego and the way he handled his free agent signing. Lebron made the best decision for him and his family and I hope he doesn't return back to his hometown area. With threats to his family, friends, and watching people burn his jersey this situation has turned into turmoil. The "mistake by the lake" also known as Cleveland has shown ignorant behavior towards their former savior. Owner Dan Gilbert issued a letter to the Cavalier fans that was an embarrassment for the state of Ohio. Dan Gilbert sounded like a fat chick who lost her prom date and was torn into pieces. He called Lebron "narcassistic" and other insulting names. This is all coming from a guy who endorsed the Lebron James persona to make millions of dollars. Gilbert who is also the owner of the company FatHead even marked down the prices of Lebron James merchandise. Coincindentally the prices are the same birthdate Benedict Arnold. Calling Lebron was a "quitter" was a low blow. All the man asked for was help on the basketball court. When Kobe put the pressure on the Lakers to bring him weapons Jerry Buss and Mitch Kupchak acquired Pau Gasol, Ron Artest, and Derrick Fisher. The Cavs gave Lebron cast offs such as Ben Wallace, Wally Szcerbiak, Antawn Jamison, and the list goes on. The Cavailers will continue to be an organization searching for its identity. Dan Gilbert has shown his true colors and it will come back to haunt him and his organization for many years. Cleveland without Lebron just turned into Flint, Michigan. Dan Gilbert stated that the Cavs will win a championship before the so-called King. CHILD PLEASE! Good luck with that championship run with Boobie Cole(Gibson), Mo Williams, and Andy Varaejo.