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Yes, By-Godders, it's Dana Holgorsen Day here at the Musket. You can expect several features as the day goes on dedicated to all things Dana. If you have any tips, suggestions or requests for content that you think is worth sharing, you can send them to me by email or Twitter and don't forget to "LIKE" the Smoking Musket MAIN PAGE on Facebook (follow this link, then hit "LIKE"). If any of you didn't realize, clicking on "Like" on the individual articles just likes that particular article, but not our main page. Many thanks to those who "Like" us already. Another goal reached!!! We now stand at 511. We're still a long way from the 17000+ for our old page, but we're working on it. Our next goal is 600. Spread the word and see if we can get there by the end of 2010!! We can do it, but we need your help. Dana's Day starts on the other side...
What You May Have Missed:
Football: Three Defensive Players Honored - MSNsportsNET.Com
Cornerback Keith Tandy and defensive end Bruce Irvin have been named to SI.com’s 2010 All-American list, while Robert Sands has been named to the Sporting News All-American Team.
Sands named TSN All-American - Times West Virginian
To Stay or Go: NFL Weighing Heavily on Robert Sands - WVillustrated.com
WVU and Marshall are among leaders in graduation rates - Charleston Daily Mail
Women's Power Rankings - Richard Deitsch - SI.com
#8
News of Note:
Dana Holgorsen move made official - ESPN
With addition of Holgorsen, the clock ticking for Stewart - Charleston Daily Mail
"Stewart has known his fate for weeks"
WVU Players React to News of Holgorsen Hiring - WVillustrated.com
WVU hires Holgorsen as offensive coordinator, coach in waiting - Charleston Daily Mail
West Virginia makes Holgorsen hiring official - PPG
Holgorsen officially joins West Virginia - PPG
WVU officials confirm: Holgorsen hired - Charleston Gazette
Holgorsen hired at WVU - Times West Virginian
West Virginia confirms Holgorsen's new position - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Holgorsen Joins WVU Football Staff - WVillustrated.com
Some Holgorsen superlatives from this season - 'Eers to the Ground
Holgorsen to air it out - Times West Virginian
Hertzel Column
Reports: Stewart to be replaced in 2012 - Inter-Mountain
Yes, What About Bill? - Pre-Snap Read
Thanks to PM for sending this in
At previous stops, Holgorsen's impact has been felt right away - Charleston Gazette
Holgorsen comments to Tulsa World and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 'Eers to the Ground
West Virginia takes bold, odd step forward - ESPN
Expectations High for Next WVU Coach Holgorsen - Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register
The Coach, The Recruiter, The Mountaineer - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Includes a video of Holgorsen breaking down the offense a bit
The Oklahoma State Perspective - WVMETRONEWS.COM
Link dump from OSU's POV
WVU donor Kendrick much more upbeat now - Charleston Gazette
Starkey: Critical hires at Pitt, WVU - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
(*giddy giggle)
With Dana Holgorsen gone, jackets will now be required at Oklahoma State - Cowboys Ride For Free
Champs Sports Bowl Info:
Football: Champs Sports Bowl Tickets - MSNsportsNET.Com
Football: Alumni Association Travel Packages - MSNsportsNET.Com
Champs Sports Bowl Fan Central
Info page, seating charts, merchandise, discount opportunities, etc.
Bowl Game 2010 | Leave the Team a Message - West Virginia University
Mountaineers can take advantage of fan activities at Champs Sports Bowl - WVU Today
Around the League (and Beyond):
Dana Holgorsen To West Virginia, Mike Haywood To Pitt? - Cardiac Hill
Pitt hires Miami of Ohio's Haywood - PPG
Letter From Father Peter Donahue On The Villanova Football Upgrade - The Nova Blog
Huskies add another intriguing piece in German post player - The Day
UCONN FOOTBALL: Huskies prepare for their biggest game yet - Middletown Press
Bulls halt slide, roll past Auburn - Tampa Tribune
61-49
Gus Gilchrist Is Probably Leaving USF Basketball Team - Voodoo Five
Why are fans staying away from Fifth Third Arena? - Cincinnati Enquirer
New starting lineup being considered for Louisville basketball - Courier-Journal
Scoop Jardine Learns The Lessons Of The Twitter - Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician
Owner Cuban may have a new mission: the college football playoff system - Dallas Morning News
Five-Step Drop: Mark Cuban's Playoffs, Cam's Congress and Iowa - NCAAFB FanHouse
Cam Newton, Renardo Sidney cases illustrate NCAA flaws - Andy Staples - SI.com
College Football Mailbag - Stewart Mandel - SI.com
NCAA president: Stiff penalties needed for coaches who commit violations - USA Today
College Basketball Mailbag - Seth Davis - SI.com
Hoo Boy, Oregon… - With Leather
What's On Tap:
OFFENSE BABY!!!
Video of Interest:
Video of (Dis)Interest:
Dana Carvey....Chopping broccolay
Miss Throwdown:
Today's Miss Throwdown is North Carolina native Dana Hamm. Click on her pic below for a pretty amazing gallery.
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