The TEN
(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)
1.) Michigan State defeats Indiana State, 75-64, to win the NCAA tourney 34 years ago today.
2.) On this date in 2009 Temple City offensive coordinator Jude Oliva announces that he had a change of heart and decides to return to San Gabriel after accepting Anthony White’s offer to join him at TC a few days before.
3.) Longtime MLB pitcher Virgil Trucks dies at the age of 95.
4.) In 2012 El Monte scored 63 touchdowns and was 37 of 63 on two-point attempts.
5.) “It might not get broken, but I didn’t think anyone would get this close to it with today’s athlete. Today’s athlete is not as focused as when we played. They get so much money and notoriety.”—Former Lakers forward Jim McMillan on the Miami Heat closing in on the Los Angeles Lakers 33-game winning streak.
6.) Brandon Hayashi (Los Altos LT) SR, 5-11 240
7.) On this date in 1983 Mid Valley Sports staffer Joe Torosian crossed into Mexico for the first time.
8.) “I’ve got this year and next year to change all the things. It’s going to take me a while, but I can do it. I know I can do it.”— San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval on confronting his weight issues.
9.) San Dimas Saints (Jr.) MLB/TE Noah Reep, 6-4 220.
10.) “By the way, if you disagree vociferously with (Roger) Goodell on this rule the next move will be to insinuate you’re pro-spinal injury.”— Dennis Miller on Roger Goddell and NFL’s new leading with the helmet rule for offensive players.
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