(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)
1. The Denver Broncos hire Klint Kubiak, son of HC Gary Kubiak, as an offensive asssitant who will work with the quarterbacks.
2. The Detroit Lions release running back Joique Bell.
3. “It’s not about State Championships. It’s about these kids getting an opportunity to get a college degree. Seeing kids go on to the next level is more important than State Championships.” – La Mirada HC Mike Moschetti.
4. USC erases a 15 point deficit to beat Colorado 79-72. With the victory, the Trojans improve to 15-0 at Galen Center.
5. Gabrielino beats South Pasadena 62-50 to advance to the second round of the Division 3A playoffs.
6. On this day in 1944 the Cincinnati Reds sign the youngest player ever – 15 year old Joe Nuxall.
7. Happy Birthday to former Dodger great Manny Mota who turns 78 today.
8. “What do you mean “made the playoffs ?” – MVS Commenter “Semper Titanious”.
9. Nike cuts ties with boxer Manny Pacquiao after derogatory comments regarding same-sex couples.
10. “When I stood up there as a pinch hitter, I honestly believed I was the best hitter in the game. That’s the only attitude to have.” – Manny Mota.
Joe Torosian’s novel about San Gabriel Valley football is available through Amazon.com
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