What they might be doing ...
Vikings fans might be hoping they never see that E.J. Henderson replay again.
Illinois might be wondering if a football team can lose a game in more ridiculous fashion than it did vs. Fresno State.
The Redskins might be proof for Illinois that there are, indeed, more ridiculous ways.
FIVE THINGS
Whitey Herzog, elected to the Hall of Fame, is 32nd on baseball's career list with 1,281 victories as a manager. Here are the top 5:
1. Connie Mack, 3,731 victories
2. John McGraw, 2,763
3. Tony LaRussa, 2,552
4. Bobby Cox, 2,413
5. Joe Torre, 2,246
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Just informed our team that Notre Dame has contacted me and I will listen to what they have to say." Cincinnati coach Brian Kelly, via Twitter
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