http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/gary_mason/74238 Recent articles about Gary Mason en-us Denver Broncos 2013 undrafted free agents: RB C.J. Anderson, CaliforniaWR Kemonte Bateman, New Mexico StateP Ryan Doerr, Kansas StateOT Manase Foketi, West Texas A&MCB Aaron Hester, UCLAQB Ryan Katz, San Diego StateLB Uona Kaveinga, BYUDE Gary Mason, BaylorOLB Lerentee McCray, FloridaWR Quincy McDuffie, Central FloridaS Ross Rasner, ArkansasTE Lucas Reed, New Mexico StateLB Doug Rippy, ColoradoWR Lamaar Thomas, New MexicoDE John Youboty, TempleThe Broncos have found some great players in the undrafted free agent pool. Cornerback Chris Harris and linebacker Wesley Woodyard have become starters on the defense. They also signed Steven Johnson from Kansas last year and the linebacker could compete for the a starting this season in camp.The two players to watch are the two defensive ends. Mason and Youboty could find some playing time due to the Broncos being short at the position.With departure of Elvis Dumervil, Denver needs depth a defensive end. They have Robert Ayers, Derek Wolf... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:53:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_undrafted_free_agents_denver_broncos/13520207 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/2013_undrafted_free_agents_denver_broncos/13520207 2013 Undrafted Free Agents: Denver Broncos http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/2013_undrafted_free_agents_denver_broncos/13520207 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Denver Broncos executive vice president John Elway told members of the media that he really wasn’t thrilled with this year’s quarterback class. That was a feeling held by many around the league. However, at the end of the seventh-round, the Broncos were able to nab a very interesting prospect with the selection of Miami(Ohio) quarterback Zac Dysert. Despite a disappointing overall season for the Redhawks, Dysert posted impressive numbers throwing for 3,483 yards, 25 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The quarterback that broke many of Ben Roethlisberger’s college records, draws comparisons to him. Although not quite the same physical size, he possesses superb accuracy and athleticism. Several scouts had suggested that he would have been off the board well before the final picks of the seventh round but was was obviously caught up in the free fall of players at the position through the draft. This is a good fit for Dysert. He can now sit on the bench and learn from one of the best quar... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:50:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nfl_draft_denver_broncos_nab_qb_zac_dysert_sign_15_free_agents/13503884 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nfl_draft_denver_broncos_nab_qb_zac_dysert_sign_15_free_agents/13503884 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos nab QB Zac Dysert, sign 15 free agents http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nfl_draft_denver_broncos_nab_qb_zac_dysert_sign_15_free_agents/13503884 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/7/37e3afd5f955d8147f0e392206e06c4ea81c4a0a/mini/miami-ohio-florida.jpg By Jackson Leuschen, CycloneFanatic.com Contributor   2011 was a breakthrough year for the Baylor football program. In their fourth season under the direction of head coach Art Briles, the Bears finished with a school record 10 wins, an Alamo Bowl victory (their first bowl victory in 19 years) and had the first Heisman Trophy winner in school history. Last season the team had an outstanding offense, averaging over 350 yards through the air and over 200 on the ground, ending the season as the only team in the nation to finish in the top 10 in both. They return six starters, but with the loss of Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III, top 20-pick wide receiver Kendall Wright and Big 12 leading rusher Terrance Ganaway, they will not score at the same ridiculous rate they did last year (45 points per contest). Senior quarterback Nick Florence will replace Griffin and while Florence won’t be as dynamic as Griffin, in his little game action Florence has steadily improved. I... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:00:27 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/premature_preview_the_baylor_bears/11288776 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/premature_preview_the_baylor_bears/11288776 Premature Preview: The Baylor Bears http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/premature_preview_the_baylor_bears/11288776 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I won't make any friends with this column, so go ahead and start the hating below. I'm fortified with spiced rum. And I put my motorcycle helmet in the basement so I'm not riding tonight. Here's the thing: I'm kind of wondering, half seriously, if there shouldn't be some sort of extra scrutiny of boxers seeking motorcycle licenses. Yes, I know that the motorcycle death this weekend of former light heavyweight title-holder Julio Gonzalez in Mexico was a hit and run, or so it is reported as such. I'm not stupid enough to think this is some kind of trend -- hell, you can look up the list of people who have been killed on motorcycles and it ranges from Duane Allman to Bangladeshi cricketer Manujural Islam Rana. But last year U.K. Boxer Thomas Bradley was killed on his motorcycle in Sheffield. In January Gary Mason died, but he was killed riding a bicycle. And, of course, there was Diego "Chico" Corrales' horrific motorcycle accident (is the... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:56:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/motorcycles_and_boxing_dont_mix/10295113 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/motorcycles_and_boxing_dont_mix/10295113 Motorcycles And Boxing Don't Mix? http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/motorcycles_and_boxing_dont_mix/10295113 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Andy Kirk opened the scoring for Dunfermline after 13 minutes but Griffiths levelled 12 minutes before half-time. Substitute Garry O'Connor put Hibernian ahead after 75 minutes before Liam Buchanan levelled the match again with eight minutes remaining. But the home side were dealt a devastating blow only a minute later when a rapid Hibs breakaway ended with Griffiths' shot slipping through the hands of Iain Turner. Defeat left Dunfermline four points adrift of their opponents at the foot of the table. Backed by an impressive travelling support Hibernian made a bright start and Iain Turner had an early first touch on his debut as he gathered Griffiths' long-range shot after 30 seconds. Dunfermline's first opportunity of the match fell to Martin Hardie but his free-kick was a yard wide of the target. The best chance of the opening 10 minutes fell to Hibernian full-back Callum Booth who linked well with Ivan Sproule before unleashing a stinging effort which Turner did well to turn behind fo Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:43:16 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/griffiths_at_the_double_for_hibs/9367298 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/griffiths_at_the_double_for_hibs/9367298 Griffiths at the double for Hibs http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/griffiths_at_the_double_for_hibs/9367298 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Mulgrew's delivery led to a glorious curling opener from Anthony Stokes and Victor Wanyama volleyed home the defender's delivery five minutes before the break. Mulgrew wrapped up a comfortable win against the bottom side - Celtic's 10th league victory in succession - when he curled home a 30-yard free-kick midway through the second half. Celtic were also boosted by the return off the bench of Emilio Izaguirre, making his first appearance since breaking his ankle at Aberdeen in August. Stokes came in for midfielder Beram Kayal, who has been ruled out for at least a month with the ankle injury he sustained during Celtic's 1-0 win over Rangers, which sent them top of the SPL. Dunfermline brought in John Potter and Gary Mason for Joe Cardle and Jason Thomson, who returned to Hearts after his loan spell ended. They spent most of the opening stages inside their own half but they were getting tight on their opponents in their defensive third. The hosts scrambled away two corners from Mulgrew and surv Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:17:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pars_punished_by_magic_mulgrew/9094555 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pars_punished_by_magic_mulgrew/9094555 Pars punished by magic Mulgrew http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pars_punished_by_magic_mulgrew/9094555 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png An own-goal from Alex Keddie and a Nikica Jelavic penalty sealed the victory at Ibrox on Saturday as the Scottish champions held on after Joe Cardle pulled a goal back for the Pars. The win followed a goalless draw with St Johnstone and a first league defeat of the season against Kilmarnock, as Rangers moved seven points clear of Celtic ahead of their meeting with Dundee United on Sunday. Thomas Bendiksen made his first competitive start for Rangers after impressing in the midweek friendly against Hamburg, where he netted for the Light Blues. The Norwegian midfielder was drafted into the side for the clash with the Pars, along with Kyle Bartley and Gregg Wylde, who returned from suspension. Ross Perry, Lee McCulloch and Kyle Lafferty - who had been struggling with a back problem earlier in the week - were dropped to the bench. Dunfermline were without Paul Burns and Nick Phinn for the visit to Glasgow after both were added to the club's lengthy injury list following last week's 3-3 draw with Aberdeen. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:34:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/jelavic_gets_gers_back_on_track/8519236 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/jelavic_gets_gers_back_on_track/8519236 Jelavic gets Gers back on track http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/jelavic_gets_gers_back_on_track/8519236 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Magennis, who had endured a miserable afternoon, scored with two minutes left as the Dons showed great character to wipe out the Pars' two-goal lead in the SPL on Saturday. Andrew Considine opened the scoring in first-half injury-time but the hosts responded after the break with strikes from Andy Barrowman, David Graham and Liam Buchanan. Alex Keddie gave Aberdeen hope with his own goal before Magennis made amends for missing a series of earlier chances. Despite the blustery conditions, both sides served up a first period full of penalty box action by keeping the ball on the ground. Aberdeen went ahead in first half injury time when Considine powered in a header at the back post after connecting with Rob Milson's corner. Craig Brown opted to replace Rory Fallon at the interval with Darren Mackie. And the Aberdeen manager was relieved Fraser Fyvie did not need to come off just five minutes into the second period as the midfielder survived a two-footed Paddy Boyle challenge that earned the Pars full-bac Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:28:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/magennis_rescues_point_for_dons/8358838 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/magennis_rescues_point_for_dons/8358838 Magennis rescues point for Dons http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/magennis_rescues_point_for_dons/8358838 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Striker Gary Hooper and midfielder James Forrest capitalised on slack early play by the visitors to give the Hoops a comfortable half-time lead, before manager Neil Lennon raged in frustration at the profligacy of his side who spurned numerous chances. Midfielder Ki Sung-yueng even missed the target with a penalty after the break, before a goal by Pars striker Andy Barrowman with four minutes remaining saw the home side glad to hear the final whistle. Celtic play St Mirren on Saturday and could close the gap further before Rangers travel to Kilmarnock on Sunday, but Lennon will have his players practising their shooting before then. The Irishman's plans have been disrupted by injuries all season but he made two changes through choice rather than necessity for the visit of the Fifers. Winger Kris Commons replaced Georgios Samaras, with midfielder Ki in for left-back Badr El-Kaddouri, as Joe Ledley moved back into defence to replace the Moroccan. Dunfermline boss Jim McIntyre made three changes, with Andy D Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:23:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nervy_hoops_edge_out_pars/8294248 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/nervy_hoops_edge_out_pars/8294248 Nervy Hoops edge out Pars http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/nervy_hoops_edge_out_pars/8294248 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Glenn Loovens, Charlie Mulgrew and Mohamed Bangura remain on the sidelines for Celtic, but have shown signs of progress. Defenders Loovens and Mulgrew have been out with hamstring injuries and striker Bangura has struggled with a knee complaint but while all three have joined in training in the last couple of days, it might be the weekend game against St Mirren before they come back into contention. Stopper Thomas Rogne is still out with a hamstring injury which means Victor Wanyama is likely to remain in defence. Dunfermline will be without key defender Austin McCann. McCann (hamstring) is the latest to join a lengthy Pars casualty list, but Gary Mason is available again following suspension, while Andy Dowie is rated 50-50 to make the game following a calf injury. Martin Hardie (knee) and Craig Easton (calf) remain out alongside Jason Thomson, Kevin Rutkiewicz and Steven Bell, while Nick Phinn is back in training but it is too soon for him to be involved. Celtic (from): Forster, Matthews, El Kaddouri, McCou Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:48:23 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/celtic_v_dunfermline_preview/8263915 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/celtic_v_dunfermline_preview/8263915 Celtic v Dunfermline preview http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/celtic_v_dunfermline_preview/8263915 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Rangers made it seven wins from seven away matches in the SPL with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Aberdeen. Kyle Lafferty fired the Gers ahead on 58 minutes and Nikica Jelavic made it 2-0 with a 69th-minute penalty. Richard Foster pulled a goal back for the Dons after an Allan McGregor blunder before Aberdeen were reduced to 10 men by the sending off of Rory Fallon for elbowing Dorin Goian. Rangers' win, which gives them a nine-point lead at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League, was marred by the loss of Steven Naismith who left the field on a stretcher after suffering a knee injury. Motherwell held on to second place courtesy of Tom Hateley's deflected free-kick four minutes from the end which gave them a 3-2 victory over bottom side Inverness. Caley took a third-minute lead through David Davis but Shaun Hamilton equalised before the break. Andrew Shinnie fired Caley ahead again 14 minutes from time but Keith Lasley levelled within a minute and Caley had Chris Hogg sent off just before Hate Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:21:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/seventh_heaven_for_leader_rangers/7770571 http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/seventh_heaven_for_leader_rangers/7770571 Seventh heaven for leader Rangers http://www.yardbarker.com/soccer/articles/seventh_heaven_for_leader_rangers/7770571 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png First-half goals from Paul Dixon and Lauri Dalla Valle gave United a comfortable advantage but Andy Kirk netted early in the second half to pull the home side back into it. However, late goals from Johnny Russell and Mackay-Steven secured victory for the visitors. It was understood before the match that Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson had cut short a family holiday to hold talks with Houston after the match. The visitors enjoyed much of the early possession and created the first chance of the game when some neat build-up play led to Ryan Dow striking wide. Two minutes later Dunfermline goalkeeper Paul Gallagher was forced into an excellent low stop from Gavin Gunning's ferocious free-kick. United grabbed the goal their play merited after 13 minutes when Willo Flood's free-kick was only partially cleared allowing Dixon to unleash a fantastic left-footed drive into the bottom right corner. United doubled their lead five minutes later when Dixon's tame effort was deflected into the path of Da Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:32:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/poor_pars_punished_by_terrors/7765207 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/poor_pars_punished_by_terrors/7765207 Poor Pars punished by Terrors http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/poor_pars_punished_by_terrors/7765207 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Caley Thistle led through Gregory Tade's diving header until the 86th-minute equaliser at Tulloch Caledonian Stadium. Tade's close-range header put the Highlanders ahead after 33 minutes but David Proctor's trip on Buchanan gave the Pars the chance to level things and prevent bottom side Inverness from replacing them in ninth. Caley Thistle remain a point adrift, with Dunfermline immediately above them. The Pars had taken only one point in their last six matches prior to the game, while Inverness are now four games unbeaten at home. Caley Thistle manager Terry Butcher named an unchanged line-up for the third successive game despite going down 2-0 at St Johnstone last week. Visiting manager Jim McIntyre made two changes to the side who lost 2-0 at home to Hearts last week with on-loan Jason Thomson and Alex Keddie coming in for Ryan Thomson and Andy Dowie. Chances were at a premium in the opening stages with Caley Thistle's Andrew Shinnie managing to evade his marker to reach the by-line for th Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:28:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pars_strike_late_to_deny_caley/7612840 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/pars_strike_late_to_deny_caley/7612840 Pars strike late to deny Caley http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/pars_strike_late_to_deny_caley/7612840 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Iowa State was on the verge of jumping into the Top 25 two weeks ago. The Cyclones are now reeling after consecutive lopsided losses to ranked teams. Coach Paul Rhoads remained optimistic after Iowa State lost 49-26 to No. 25 Baylor on Saturday night. ''This is a pivotal week for our football team,'' Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads said. ''I think I've got a football team with young men of great character. This will be a fun week to be a coach.'' Iowa State (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) opened the season with three comeback victories in the fourth quarter. The Cyclones haven't had a chance for late heroics the last two weeks. Iowa State had two fumbles and an interception in the first quarter against No. 11 Texas last week. The Cyclones went on to lose 37-14. On Saturday night, Baylor (4-1, 1-1) rushed for 391 yards and led comfortably for most of the second half. Heisman Trophy contender Robert Griffin III ran for a season-high 107 yards and Terrance Ganaway rushed for a care Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:53:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/iowa_state_falls_to_another_ranked_team/7303570 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/iowa_state_falls_to_another_ranked_team/7303570 Iowa State falls to another ranked team http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/iowa_state_falls_to_another_ranked_team/7303570 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png