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Chipola’s Heiar charged with DUI

April 30th, 2008, 10:22 pm by Josh Weinfuss

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Chipola men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar was arrested and charged Tuesday night for driving under the influence, according to the Jackson County Floridan.

The 32-year-old Heiar appeared in court on Wednesday morning. He was granted a conditional release, the paper reported. His court date is scheduled for June 10.

According to the Floridan, Heiar was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol at 11:16 p.m. on Club Drive in Marianna.

Heiar recently completed his fourth year as the Indians head coach with a seventh-place finish at the NJCAA national tournament. Heiar is a four-time Panhandle Conference and three-time Region 8 coach of the year.

Check Friday’s News Herald for more information.

My NFL mock draft

April 24th, 2008, 3:57 pm by Josh Weinfuss

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Here’s a look at my mock first round of the 2008 NFL Draft to be held Saturday and Sunday in New York City.

1. Miami – Jake Long, OL, Michigan
2. St. Louis – Chris Long, DE, Virginia
3. Atlanta – Matt Ryan, QB, BC
4. Oakland – Glenn Dorsey, OT, LSU
5. Kansas City – Brandon Albert, OG, Virginia
6. NY Jets – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
7. New England – Dominique Rodger-Cromartie, CB, Tenn. State
8. Baltimore - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
9. Cincinnati – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
10. New Orleans – Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
11. Buffalo – Devin Thomas, WR, Mich. St.
12. Denver – Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt.
13. Carolina – Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
14. Chicago – Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
15. Detroit – Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
16. Arizona – Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
17. Kansas City (From Minnesota) – Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
18. Houston – Chris Williams, OT, Vandy
19. Philadelphia – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
20. Tampa Bay – Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
21. Washington – Keith Rivers, OLB, USC
22. Dallas – Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
23. Pittsburgh – Gosder Cherilus, OT, BC
24. Tennessee – DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
25. Seattle – Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
26. Jacksonville – Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
27. San Diego – Sam Baker, OT, USC
28. Dallas – James Hardy, WR, Indiana
29. San Francisco – Jerod Mayo, OLB, Tenn.
30. Green Bay – Brandon Flowers, CB, VT
31. NY Giants – Kenny Phillips, S, Miami

Erin Andrews on men grooming

April 24th, 2008, 3:43 pm by Josh Weinfuss

I came across this article by Erin Andrews on Men’s Health’s Web site.

It’s no secret she’s one of if not the best looking female sports reporter on television. Now, she’s letting readers in on what she thinks about men’s appearances, their confidence and their personality.

Just thought it was an interesting read. Check it out.

Calling all local Bull Durham fans

April 21st, 2008, 9:58 am by Josh Weinfuss

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If you’re a fan of the movie Bull Durham, please let me know.

I’m writing a story about the 20th anniversary of the release of Bull Durham for a May edition of the Entertainer. I’m looking for fans of the movie in any regard: Casual, obsessed, if you can quote the whole thing by heart or are in love with Crash Davis…or Annie Savoy.

Please e-mail me if you’d like to share your Bull Durham story.

Let me know,
Josh

Favre, Mantle just like all of us

April 4th, 2008, 3:21 pm by Josh Weinfuss

I never saw Mickey Mantle play.

By time I was old enough to remember who I was watching, Mantle was on his way to an early death from liver cancer.

I was, however, able to see and remember Brett Favre play.

Growing up in Minnesota, I watched Favre against the Vikings in some of his most passionate games.

With Favre’s retirement still a fresh memory, his personal life has once again become public matter.

And I’ll say this: Brett Favre is my generation’s Mickey Mantle.
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