40 Acres Sports

Roger Clemens pulled off Yankees’ postseason roster due to injured hamstring. May not matter since NYY might be knocked out tonight.

Ricky Williams officially applies for reinstatement to the NFL. It could still be two months before commissioner (and others) makes a decision on his future.

Vince Young says the team needs more unity… “This team right here has all the talent in the world. They just need to pull together.”

Former Longhorn [tag]Roy Williams[/tag] really knows how to treat the ladies. He’ll treat you to a Big Mac or if you’re a truly special woman maybe some Red Lobster.

On being cheap: I am cheap, I’m a cheap date. Get you some McDonalds, with some cheese on it and I’m just really cheap, man. I’m very low key, I like to stay home. I like to go bowling on Monday nights and I go to the casino every once and awhile. Other than that, you won’t see Mr. Williams out at all.

You do tip the pizza guy? There’s no such thing as a tip. But I am really polite and I say ‘Thank you sir.’ … The pizza man knows, when he comes to my address, he’s coming for free.

If you’re on a date and she wants to go to a nice place, what do you do? I might just take her to the casino and get her a free buffet. If I did take a date out to a nice place, I’d take her to a nice place, like a Red Lobster or something. It wouldn’t be Morton’s or nothing like that.

I love Roy. Most people don’t get him but the guy is just a character. There’s actually people on the Detroit Free Press that are taking his comments seriously. Lions fans are morons. Apparently they’re too dense to catch on even when he called Red Lobster a fancy place.

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In his first appearance on Monday Night Football [tag]Vince Young[/tag] and the Titans soundly beat the Saints 31 – 14 tonight. The Titans offense started off hot and Vince was sharp throwing the ball until he banged up him arm late in the first half. In the fourth quarter the defense took care of business and finished off the game.

Vince’s postgame interview is below:

I think it’s funny that Vince Young referred to himself as Vince Young more times than either reporter or linebacker Keith Bulluck did.

I missed the whole game (I’m still at work) but caught the game on Sirius Radio and Boomer Esiason was giving him a ton of love the entire game. Vince is definitely winning over the national media with his performances on the field. The AFC South is tough this year but the way Vince has them playing the Titans looks like they could make a run for the playoffs.

Ricky Williams will apply for reinstatement to the NFL on October 1st when his suspension is over. No clue when he’ll be cleared to return.

Greg Oden had microfracture surgery on his knee and will miss the entire season. Microfracture surgery is a very scary procedure, Blazer fans should be crossing their fingers he’s back next year.

Oden seems like a great kid, but this is what happens when you decide to pass on [tag]Kevin Durant[/tag] to draft a 50-year-old man. This decision may be Bowie 2.0 for Portland.

Chris Simms on his injury status and Texas’ trip to Central Florida. He’s expecting a big showing of Longhorns at the game. (via)

Lyle Sendlein to start at center Sunday for Arizona Cardinals. The Texas rookie will get a big chance to play for him hometown team.

Tarell Brown rewarded for strong camp with Niners with Thomas Herrion Award. Incredibly positive training camp for Tarell.