The TEN
(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1.) Crimson Tide running back Eddie Lacy confirms he’s entering NFL Draft.
2.) West Covina returns right tackle Bryson Finley (6-1, 293) & left tackle Chris Fernandez (6-2, 265) in 2013.
3.) “Tim Tebow may be done as a starting quarterback in the NFL.”— Dan Patrick
4.) On this date two years ago (2011) Joel Murphy resigned as the football HC at Maranatha. In five seasons Murphy compiled a 47-16 record with five playoff appearances.
5.) Jim Plunkett
6.) “I keep closing it but you guys don’t believe me. The hinges are worn out.”— Alabama HC Nick Saban on whether he has closed the door on NFL return.
7.) Former Temple City quarterback and current Rams assistant Riley Saxon turns 24 today.
8.) “Recruiting can be a cutthroat deal…”— “Meat Market” author and college football writer Bruce Feldman.
9.) Rosemead’s Melody Gauthier hit ten three-pointers and scored 39 points in the Lady Panthers 67-23 victory over Gabrielino on Wednesday (1/9/13).
10.) 15 Finalists for 2013 NFL Hall of Fame
Larry Allen (Cowboys 1994-2005 & 49ers 2006-07)
Jerome Bettis (Rams 1993-95 & Steeler 1996-2005)
Tim Brown (Raiders 1988-2003 & Buccaneers 2004).
Cris Carter (Eagles 1987-89, Vikings 1990-2001 Dolphins 2002)
Curley Culp (Chiefs 1968-74, Oilers 1974-80 & Lions 1980-81)
Edward DeBartolo, Jr. (49ers Owner 1977-2000)
Kevin Greene (Rams 1985-92, Steelers 1993-95, Panthers 1996, 1998-99 & 49ers 1997)
Charles Haley (49ers 1986-91, 1999 & Cowboys 1992-96).
Art Modell (Browns Owner 1961-95 & Ravens 1995-2011)
Jonathan Ogden (Ravens 1996-2007)
Bill Parcells HC Giants 1983-90, Patriots 1993-96, Jets 1997-99 & Cowboys 2003-06)
Andre Reed (Bills 1985-99 & Redskins 2000)
Dave Robinson (OLB Packers 1963-72 & Redskins 1973-74)
Warren Sapp (Buccaneers 1995-2003 & Raiders 2004-07)
Will Shields (Guard Chiefs 1993-2006)
Michael Strahan (Giants 1993-2007)
Aeneas Williams (CB Cardinals 1991-2000 & CB/S Rams 2001-04)
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Jim Plunkett has career stats similar to Joe Namath, but two Super Bowl rings to Broadway Joe’s one…Yet the Hall of Fame still hasn’t given Plunkett the call.
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