George Mason walk-on guard sings National Anthem at Patriot Center

George Mason walk-on guard Jordan Baird’s singing career has been well-documented; beat writer Steven Goff just recently went through the details in a story about the Patriots’ three walk-ons. After his senior year at Stonewall Jackson High in Manassas, Baird was among thousands at an “American Idol” tryout in Orlando. He sang Nick Lachey’s “What’s Left of Me” and Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” to Simon Cowell and the other TV judges. A short clip appeared on the show. “The girls liked it,” he said of the four judges, “the guys didn’t.” His Hollywood dreams were dashed. Read full article >>