Archive for January 27th, 2010

Jan201027

semerson

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Horn, the day after

Just got off a teleconference with Darrin Horn. His voice was a bit hoarse by the end, but here are some highlights.
- He said he got “a few hours” of sleep before hitting the recruiting trail today. And by the way, what a good day to do so.
“Obviously it makes a big difference when you [...]

Jan201027

semerson

3

What Downey is doing

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Devan Downey’s season so far: He hasn’t been named SEC player of the week yet.
I suspect that might change soon.
There’s this too: His 30-point performance against Kentucky actually resulted in his scoring average in SEC games going down.
How ridiculous is the fact Downey is now averaging 31.3 points in [...]

Jan201027

semerson

4

National reaction

You know you’re having a special night when the current Heisman Trophy winner is praising you.
During the waning minutes of Devan Downey’s latest, and greatest, performance, Alabama tailback Mark Ingram was extolling Downey’s virtues via Twitter. When it ended, Ingram wrote that he “respects the heart and passion Devan Downey played with tonight. The man [...]

Jan201027

semerson

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Downey on Obama

Devan Downey’s post-Kentucky press conference ended on a joking note.
Someone asked the star of the night whether he was aware that earlier in that day President Obama had said Kentucky “should be all right” after finding out the Wildcats were playing South Carolina. Obama’s words broadcast on a phone a few feet from where Downey [...]