Everything you need and nothing more so you can tackle the weekend chit chat.
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The Last Night’s Game Team
NFL (National Football League)
To say that last night’s rivalry game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers was a hot mess is an understatement. After multiple hits that left players with concussions, the Browns’ Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and then swung it at his head. Not cool. So not cool that even Garrett’s teammate, quarterback Baker Mayfield, said it was an “inexcusable” move. Expect a hearty suspension, possibly the rest of the season, to be handed down by the NFL today for Garrett. HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
Overtime
This lawsuit could change youth sports forever. A high school baseball coach was sued by his former player for telling him to slide into third base during a game. The slide resulted in a catastrophic ankle injury that almost resulted in amputation. The player, now 22, sued the coach and school stating the coach’s call reckless. After a legal battle that took months, the jury sided with the coach. WHAT’S NEXT? MALPRACTICE INSURANCE FOR COACHES?
Sideline stat
Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL since January 1, 2017 but that may soon change. The NFL informed teams earlier this week that they set up a private workout on Saturday and invited all 32 NFL teams to attend with the intent to show Kaepernick’s readiness to play for a team. Some are questioning the league’s motives as most of the team’s big decision makers (i.e. coaches) travel with their teams on Saturday to play on Sunday. Regardless of the short notice, Kaepernick said he’s ready. NO PRESSURE
Coaches’ corner
It’s about to go down in Miami on Sunday. The “Championship Four” will race to claim the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) title. While you’ll see all the drivers racing out on the track, keep an eye out for Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick whose cars will all have a green painted fender, labeling them as one of the four remaining drivers eligible for the championship. WINNER TAKES ALL
What to watch
“Fixer Upper” fans may want to tune into “ESPN College GameDay” on Saturday morning, as Waco's ultimate ambassadors Joanna and Chip Gaines will be the guest pickers before the Baylor home game against Oklahoma. THE BIG REVEAL
