Ryan Kennedy
Bio
Husband. Social Worker. Basketball Coach. Vegan since September 2017. Aspiring Author and Podcaster. Reluctant football fan, avid basketball junkie.
Twitter @offR_Kennedy
Stories (3/0)
Lee Morris Is Oklahoma's Unheralded TD Tycoon
It seems Sooner Nation is ecstatic about the talent Oklahoma has on the offensive side of the football—as they should be. CeeDee Lamb is a contender for the 2019 Biletnikoff Award. Grant Calcaterra had an unforgettable one-handed TD against Texas. Charleston Rambo provided a glimpse of hope against Alabama. Jadon Haselwood, Theo Wease, and Trejan Bridges are among the most talented incoming freshmen in the country (Austin Stogner was also one of the most highly coveted tight ends in the 2019 recruiting cycle); to say nothing of Mykel Jones (2016) and Jaquayln Crawford (2018), who were highly touted four star recruits in their respective cycles. Someone is missing though ... Oh yeah, the former walk-on, no-star recruit, Lee Morris.
By Ryan Kennedy5 years ago in Unbalanced
No AD? No Problem
Move over Allen, AI stands for All In now. In November, the 76ers sent a notice to the NBA that they were coming for the 2019 Eastern Conference crown by acquiring Justin Patton... Oh and Jimmy Butler. Apparently, the Bucks, Raptors, Celtics, and Pacers didn't get the memo, as they all sit ahead of Philly in the standings leading up to the trade deadline. In order to really drive home their point, the 76ers added Tobias Harris, Boban, and Mike Scott two days before the deadline. Getting James Ennis from Houston does little to generate headlines, but provides meaningful depth and experience. Much to the locker room attendant's relief, the revolving door stopped to kick Markelle Fultz to Orlando in exchange for a 1st (OKC), a future 2nd, and a guard with an actual jump shot—well kinda (Jonathon Simmons is 22.9% from 3 this year, but 31.2% for his career). Combine these transactions with Boston's underwhelming first half and Dipo's injury and the 76ers look likely to push up the standings. They're only 6.5 games out of first place. Despite Marc Gasol moving to The North, you'd be hard pressed to find a better starting 5 anywhere east of Oakland.
By Ryan Kennedy5 years ago in Unbalanced
College Football's Talking Heads Should STFU
Troy Aikman in 85, Jeff George in 86, JJ Watt, Nick Foles, and Ryan Mallett in 07, Baker Mayfield in 14, and Kyler Murray in 15—all transferred schools with multiple years of eligibility remaining. Every year hundreds of players seek to do the same thing: Go to a new school where they can receive an education and play football. Many of these student-athletes do so after just one year at their first school (in Bru McCoy's case, MUCH less than a year). Don't tell the old-timers, but THAT'S OKAY!
By Ryan Kennedy5 years ago in Unbalanced
