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Deaths Of Notable Sports Figures (R.I.P.)
- By ScriptOhio
- Other OSU and Professional Sports
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Ex-MLB pitcher Tommy John, namesake of pioneering surgery, dies
At age 31, Dodgers pitcher Tommy John underwent revolutionary elbow ligament reconstruction surgery -- later called Tommy John surgery -- in 1974. He returned and pitched 14 more seasons for the Dodgers, Yankees (twice) and Angels, winning 164 more games.
Former major league pitcher Tommy John, a four-time All-Star who won 288 career games and was the namesake behind the pioneering elbow surgery that prolonged his career for 14 more years, died Saturday at the age of 83.
John died at his home in Bradenton, Florida, the New York Yankees said in a statement Sunday. A cause of death was not given, but he had been in hospice and had been diagnosed with bladder cancer and other ailments in recent years.
"The New York Yankees mourn the passing of Tommy John, who was a bedrock of our rotation during his time in pinstripes and a longtime favorite of Yankees fans," the team said in its statement. "While his incredible longevity and post-surgery achievements changed the fortunes and trajectory of countless athletes around the world, it also overshadowed his excellence as a pitcher, which included consecutive 20 win seasons with the Yankees.
R.I.P.
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LSU Tigers (official thread)
- College Football
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As much as I endorse their troll here, the Mets are the last organization that should be deriding anyone right nowMets troll Jayden Daniels over LSU NIL dispute
Jayden Daniels is getting trolled ... by the New York Mets, of all teams.
The Washington Commanders quarterback has been embroiled in an unusual dispute with his alma mater, LSU. Daniels' spokesperson told ESPN that the quarterback took issue with the Tigers allowing cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey that Daniels donned during his Heisman-winning season in 2023. Daniels' attorney has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athletic director Verge Ausberry, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.
The dispute has become fodder for internet trolling. StubHub announced it would "no longer offer tickets in groups of 5." NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team TRICON Garage said it would not be running No. 5 at a race Friday. The account for Minor League Baseball made a joke about a postponed game resuming at 5:05 p.m. in the fifth inning. But perhaps the most notable troll came Friday night after the Mets' 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
After the win, which came against the Commanders' neighbor in MLB, the Mets posted a graphic saying they "Stopped at 4 out of respect for Jayden Daniels."
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ttun recruiting (all classes)
- By pnuts34
- Football Recruiting
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So ttun hires an old school HC Who isn’t known for elite recruiting, but more so multi year development. That would work at Utah where few players were poached into the Portal, but now he’s in the B1G at ttun with a fanbase expecting to keep up in recruiting with OSU, Oregon, USC and now the defending champion Hoosiers(still feels weird writing that). 2 of the top 20 kids in MI have committed to them in 2027, and that’s not going to cut it 
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LSU Tigers (official thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- College Football
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Mets troll Jayden Daniels over LSU NIL disputeDaniels sends cease and desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5
An attorney representing Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athletic director Verge Ausberry, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.
At the center of the dispute, according to a statement from Daniels' spokesperson to ESPN, is that the Tigers are allowing sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey that Daniels wore when he became LSU's third Heisman Trophy winner in 2023.
While Daniels' jersey hasn't been retired by the Tigers, it's the first time a player has worn No. 5 since he left the program for the NFL.
"The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU's decision to give Jayden's number to another player," the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said. "Jayden and his family had every reason to believe that his number would remain a meaningful part of his LSU legacy and would be honored and protected in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the university."
Pickett was wearing the No. 5 jersey when the Tigers opened preseason practice last week, leading to questions about why first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin had allowed the jersey swap to happen.
"Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," the statement said. "His Heisman Trophy-winning season and everything he accomplished on and off the field cemented his place in LSU history. To see his number given to another player is incredibly disappointing and feels like a failure to honor the significance of what Jayden accomplished at LSU."
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Kiffin told reporters on Aug. 5 that Pickett had been promised he could wear No. 5 when he signed with the Tigers in December 2024. Pickett had worn that number as a high school star in Zephyrhills, Florida, where he was the No. 2 cornerback in the Class of 2025 by ESPN Recruiting.
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However, LSU's current policy regarding jerseys being retired, which is published on its athletic department website, states that any number retired after Jan. 1, 2007, "does not preclude a current student-athlete in that sport from wearing the jersey number in that or any other sport, subject to the discretion of the head coach."
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Just sayin': HOW LSU SHOULD FILE DANIELS' LETTER....
Jayden Daniels is getting trolled ... by the New York Mets, of all teams.
The Washington Commanders quarterback has been embroiled in an unusual dispute with his alma mater, LSU. Daniels' spokesperson told ESPN that the quarterback took issue with the Tigers allowing cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey that Daniels donned during his Heisman-winning season in 2023. Daniels' attorney has informed LSU that it can no longer use his name, image and likeness, according to an Aug. 5 letter sent to Tigers athletic director Verge Ausberry, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN on Wednesday.
The dispute has become fodder for internet trolling. StubHub announced it would "no longer offer tickets in groups of 5." NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team TRICON Garage said it would not be running No. 5 at a race Friday. The account for Minor League Baseball made a joke about a postponed game resuming at 5:05 p.m. in the fifth inning. But perhaps the most notable troll came Friday night after the Mets' 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals.
After the win, which came against the Commanders' neighbor in MLB, the Mets posted a graphic saying they "Stopped at 4 out of respect for Jayden Daniels."
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