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More noise on A&M’s suspicious assist totals this season. They must be confusing basketball with hockey.

[tag]Vince Young[/tag] had an incredible rookie season in the NFL and Titans and Longhorns fans weren’t the only ones to notice. NFL free agents suddenly see Tennessee as an attractive destination again, and VY is a big reason for that:

The Titans see Vince Young as a free agent magnet. As Young mingled with players from around the league at the Pro Bowl, some of them whispered in his ear: “Pssst. Hey rook, tell the Titans to call my agent. I’d love to play with you. I like what you guys have going on there in Tennessee.” Young was flattered, though it’s unclear if he passed the word from some of the unrestricted free agents he wouldn’t name.

No signings the first day for the Titans and the biggest news could be a couple of subtractions. Pacman Jones’ future with the team is definitely in doubt and running back Travis Henry is likely to be released in a cost-cutting move. The team needs to address the defensive end, cornerback and wide receiver positions if possible this offseason.

Kevin Durant in a class all his own. Pretty amazing that 30 points and 16 rebounds is an “ordinary” night.

Texas’ freshmen overcome Acie Law’s heroics and now have a shot at the Big 12 title.

Saw this when it happened during last night’s game and thought it was hilarious. Just a couple seconds left in the second overtime and Damion James decides to give A.J. Abrams a hard slap on the ass while he’s bent over waiting for Acie Law to shoot his free throws. A.J. turns around looking to fight somebody before he realize it was teammate.

Still funny. (via)

This week the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to move the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic out of Dallas. Beginning in 2009, the game won’t be played at the Cotton Bowl but instead at the brand new home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington.

The city of Dallas still claims they want to put the whopping $50 million into the aging stadium for renovations and modernization, but what’s the point now? They’re willing to put $50 million into the place just to keep one game (Prairie View A&M versus Grambling doesn’t count) there for maybe five or six more years but Mayor Laura Miller fought hard against $325 million of tax money it would’ve taken to get the new Cowboys’ stadium in downtown Dallas. What kind of sense does that make?

Now that the Cotton Bowl game is gone it won’t be long before the Red River Rivalry leaves the fairgrounds for a better facility and more money. The game will be in Dallas through 2010 but odds are good that both Texas and [tag]Oklahoma[/tag] will seriously discuss exploring other options after that point.

Will the possible renovations to the Cotton Bowl be enough? Will Texas and OU try to keep tradition intact and the game in Dallas? Or will the two schools turn the game into a home and home series? Make your vote on what should be done in the poll below.

John Chiles looked good in first two spring practices, is there a battle brewing for the backup QB spot?

Fantastic article on the making of Kevin Durant. Great kid with a bunch of great people supporting him.

The Cotton Bowl is leaving Dallas for Jerry World in Arlington. Could TX/OU be next?

Apparently new Texas QB commit [tag]Riley Dodge[/tag] doesn’t just rely on his athleticism or arm strength to win football games, he’s got a secret weapon. And since it helped him out in the state title game, Riley figured he’d use it in his everyday life:

Watch the video on this post if you don’t know the back story. (via)