T*W*I*S: Auburn Trees’ Poisoning Shows Darkest Side of Fanatics

A fan of the University of Alabama’s football program has allegedly poisoned two live oak trees at historic Toomer’s Corner on the campus of Auburn University last week as an apparent act of retribution for the Tigers’ regular season win over the Crimson Tide and eventual NCAA Division I national championship.  The Atlanta Journal and Constitution’s Web site ajc.com reported that … Read more

Prospects Know When a College is “Right”

Focus on Your Ultimate Objective Until You Find “It” Assume nothing as you search for everything you want in a college.  Far too often high school prospects take the word and opinion of others about which schools and programs are excellent, good, okay or unacceptable.  Those opinions are based on their unique perspectives, not yours.  The … Read more

Adam Bennett Is the Complete Student-Athlete

Senior OL Is Much More Than Your Typical Jock Adam Bennett, a senior offensive lineman from Romeo High School in Bruce Township, Mich., has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Ferris State University and play for their football program.   Bennett led a 2010 RHS offensive line which paved the way for 1,872 rushing yards, 1,464 passing … Read more

T*W*I*S: And Down the Stretch We Come…In Basketball

With all the Super Bowl brouhaha over, thankfully, we turn our attention to basketball and tournament season.  Although still a couple to a few weeks away, teams are nonetheless already scrambling for higher seeds.  In high school hoops, tournament basketball is arguably the most exciting event of the year.  The air becomes thick with fan anticipation as the regular season winds down.  Must-win games … Read more