Franklin on verge of being Penn St. HC
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — James Franklin appears to have a decision to make. Stay at Vanderbilt or take over as coach at Penn State.
Vanderbilt athletic director David Williams said he exchanged text messages with his football coach and Franklin “basically said that he is our coach. He hasn’t made a decision.”
Williams would not confirm Franklin has an offer from Penn State, but has indicated Nittany Lions officials have been in contact with the coach.
Penn State had no official comment, but the university did announce that a new compensation committee is scheduled to meet Saturday morning in a closed session to discuss a contract for someone not yet being identified by the school.
Petrino reflects upon return to Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Looking back, Bobby Petrino said one of his many mistakes in recent years was leaving Louisville, which provided the first of several head coaching opportunities on the college and professional levels.
Upon returning to the Cardinals after seven years, Petrino promised his second stint would be permanent because this was always his destination ”“ even with collegiate stops at Arkansas and Western Kentucky and a 13-game foray with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
Petrino returns to a Louisville program that has changed a lot since he left, one that’s gearing up to join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season with a home game against newly crowned champion Florida State.
Bae takes 1 shot lead at Sony Open
HONOLULU (AP) — Sang-Moon Bae got off to a great start in pristine conditions along the shores of Oahu. Chris Kirk had an ideal finish.
They were together all morning, playing in the same group at the Sony Open and taking the top two spots on the leaderboard. Bae played bogey-free for a 7-under 63. Kirk shot 29 on the back nine at Waialae, including an eagle on the last hole, for a 64.
They were among the early starters in the first full-field event of the year on the PGA Tour, and they took advantage of a gorgeous day.
HOF puts changes in writers’ hands
NEW YORK (AP) — The Hall of Fame says it’s up to baseball writers to propose any changes in the selection process.
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has voted on Hall of Fame candidates since 1936, and elections have become more controversial in recent years as stars tainted by accusations of steroids use have fallen well short of the 75 percent needed for entry to Cooperstown.
Writers are limited to a maximum 10 votes, and some say there’s a logjam as Barry Bonds, Rogers Clemens and Mark McGwire remain on the ballot at a time new players are added.
Stewart expected to be ready for Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart is confident he will be ready to race at full speed when the NASCAR season opens next month.
The three-time NASCAR champion has only been in a race car once, for a seat fitting, since breaking his right leg Aug. 5 in a sprint car accident.
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