Daily link roundup: Slow news Sunday
NFL NEWS
– While you’re killing time waiting for today’s slate of games to start, here are a handful stories to read. Sorry. Sometimes players don’t hit people with cars or punch strippers, so there isn’t much to say. Disappointing, I know.
– The moved-up kickoffs are adding an extra element of strategy to the game. If anyone needs more verbal abuse, it’s kickoff returners.
– Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. will miss his first home opener in 52 years due to a broken hip. One of my life goals is to become a really badass old person. I may have to add Mr. Wilson to my list of heroes. Even if that is 52 years worth of the Bills.
– Some smartasses made versions of the pro-Tebow billboards that are purportedly being sprung for by angry Broncos fans. They’re awesome.
WATER COOLER FODDER
– According to my facebook newsfeed, Floyd Mayweather is a punk bitch. Thoughts?
– The ACC added Pittsburgh and Syracuse basically overnight. Texas A&M should give them a try.
– It wasn’t until past 3 a.m. that Tulsa and No. 8 Oklahoma State managed to finish their game (rain delay), further guaranteeing that no one watched.






Floyd is playing a role to get paid, Mike. It may not be the most honorable way to make a buck, but it actually beats getting in the ring with Pacquiao to claim his spot in history. Whoops, I just made your Facebook point for you. Moving on…