Duron? More Like Moron.

The former Ohio State receiver will not be returning to OSU, said Darian Dulin, Carter’s coach at Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College. Carter, the son of former OSU star Cris Carter, played for the Buckeyes as a true freshman in 2009. He was ruled academically ineligible for the Rose Bowl and also was held out of 2010 spring practice. Dulin said the reasons Carter is not returning to OSU “are the same as before,” but he didn’t elaborate. Recently, Carter indicated on his Twitter account that Ohio State was not allowing him to return.

 I am baffled at how a talented player can grow up around football, around a class act like Cris Carter, attend his father's alma mater and make such a colossal fool of himself.  He could not have been made more aware of his responsibilities coming into the Ohio State program.   He could not have had more resources at his disposal.  I have taken classes with football players, a coach checks them into class every day.  There is, literally, a coach standing by the door of the classroom to ensure that the players make it to class.  The athletic department offers the best tutors on campus, free of charge.  Student-athletes are given near complete note sets for each class.  Perhaps Duron can still turn it around or can make a big enough splash at the JUCO level to move on to the NFL, but, given his results so far, that does not seem to be in the cards.

Also...

Brian Fuentes to the A's for 2-yrs, $10.5mil.

The Yankees are very close to a 1-yr deal with Andruw Jones.  Believe it or not (I don't), Jones is considered by many to be a virtual lock for the Hall of Fame.

According to Buster Olney, Grady Sizemore will be ready for opening day.  That would be nice.

With Rob Ryan's departure to Dallas, former Pitt head man Dave Wannstedt and Eagles DB coach Dick Jauron have emerged as the top candidates for the Browns' DC job.  Either would be a welcomed addition in my opinion, as they both have past NFL head coaching experiences and tremendous track records in the defensive coordinator slot (see '92 Cowboys & '96 Jaguars).  I'll have to do some digging on defensive philosophies, but, given the dearth of talent on the Brownies' D, I don't think it matters.

And, yes, your Ohio State Buckeyes are now #1 in both men's basketball polls.  The Buckeyes, off to their best start since 27-0 in the '61-'62 season, next host Iowa Wednesday @ 6:30p.

Dig the #3 vs. #5 tonight at 7:30p as Syracuse visits Pitt.

And lastly, Jim Valvano would love how the Sycamores won yesterday.


Cheers.