JIM THORPE RUMORS & GOSSIP
On this date in Giants history—Feb. 1
There are just 18 days remaining until pitchers and catchers report to spring training and 62 days until Opening Day.
On this date in Giants history…
1913: Olympic hero Jim Thorpe signs with the New York Giants of the National League.
1914: An exhibition game involving major league teams takes place in Cairo, Egypt. The game is part of a special 56-game world tour. The Chicago...
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February 01, 2012
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February 01, 2012
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L.S.U. Cornerback Is Overshadowed, but Not Overlooked
Morris Claiborne, the soft-spoken player who won the Jim Thorpe Award for the country’s best defensive back, has found a way to star opposite Tyrann Mathieu, a Heisman finalist.
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January 06, 2012
Amerson Up For Thorpe Award
NC State sophomore cornerback David Amerson is a finalist for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, which is given annually to the top defensive back in college football. Amerson is in Orlando, Florida where the award will be presented tonight at 9 p.m. on ESPN.
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December 08, 2011
M. Basketball. Cowboys Collide with Wolverines on Wednesday
Riding a four-game winning streak, the University of Wyoming men's basketball team looks to continue that momentum against Utah Valley on Wednesday. The Cowboys (6-1) are coming off a dominant effort on both sides of the ball in last weekend's Jim Thorpe Classic, while the Wolverines (4-3) have played some quality opponents tough on the road but are still looking for their...
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November 29, 2011
M. Basketball. LA Tech Falls in Jim Thorpe Classic Finale
The Louisiana Tech men's basketball (2-3) team dropped the last game of the Jim Thorpe Classic to host-school Wyoming (6-1) 73-58 Sunday night at Arena-Auditorium as sophomore guard Cordarius Johnson (Coushatta, La.) scored 16 points, 12 of them in the second half.
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November 27, 2011
M. Basketball. LA Tech Falls to Portland State at Jim Thorpe Classic
The Louisiana Tech men's basketball team (2-2) fell to Portland State (3-2) 66-48 at the Jim Thorpe Classic in Laramie, Wyo. as freshman forward Michale Kyser (Lancaster, Texas) scored 10 points and blocked two shots.
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November 26, 2011
Amerson Talks Maryland, Thorpe Award
David Amerson received the news on Monday afternoon. The NC State sophomore cornerback is one of three finalists for the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the top defensive back in college football.
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November 25, 2011
M. Basketball. LA Tech Competes in Jim Thorpe Classic
The Louisiana Tech men's basketball team will be spending Thanksgiving weekend in Laramie, Wyo. to compete in the Jim Thorpe Classic against Maryland Eastern Shore, Portland State and Wyoming.
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November 24, 2011
Wyoming To Host Jim Thorpe Classic This Weekend
After they get their fill of turkey, Cowboy fans will have a chance to get their fill of basketball this weekend. The University of Wyoming men's basketball team will host Portland State, Maryland Eastern Shore and Louisiana Tech for the Jim Thorpe Classic on Friday-Sunday in the Arena-Auditorium.
Via University of Wyoming Official Athletic Site
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November 23, 2011
T. Boone Pickens and Barry Switzer are Mack Brown's biggest fans.
Texas head football coach Mack Brown might be feeling a little unloved around the Lone Star these days. The Longhorns have struggled on the field for the past couple of seasons, culminating in back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Despite the obligatory calls from disgruntled voices in the Longhorn nation that Brown be replaced, he can rest easily knowing at least two...
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October 27, 2011
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October 27, 2011
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