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Desmond Howard on Sam Bradford, the Heisman Trophy and Michigan

By Michael David SmithDec 22nd 2008 – 6:31PM

I talked today to Desmond Howard, who won the 1991 Heisman Trophy at Michigan, about 2008 Heisman winner Sam Bradford and about the coach at Howard's alma mater, Rich Rodriguez:"I thought that Sam was the most deserving of all the college athletes this past season," Howard said. "It rewards you for your body of work and...

ESPN's Mike Tirico Discusses His Preparation and Working With Jaws and Tony

By Michael David SmithDec 22nd 2008 – 4:59PM

At an ESPN event today in Chicago, I pulled Monday Night Football play-by-play man Mike Tirico aside to ask him a few questions about his preparation for the games, Ron Jaworski's film study, and whether Tony Kornheiser talks too much about Brett Favre:Tirico, Jaworski and Kornheiser conclude their season with tonight's...

Jim McMahon: In the NFL, There Are Bounties Out Every Week on Everybody

By Michael David SmithDec 22nd 2008 – 3:38PM

There was a controversy in the NFL this season when Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs suggested that his team had a bounty out on Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, and then backed off those comments. But anyone who thinks bounties aren't a part of life in the NFL should talk to Jim McMahon.Best known for winning a Super...

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