Social Hour: Big Ten Media Days, James Conner details his return from cancer
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Pitt running back James Conner, now two months cancer-free, detailed his grueling treatment and journey back to the playing field for The Players’ Tribune. Can’t recommend his essay enough.
Nothing is Guaranteed.
James Conner on last year & now what's next…https://t.co/57E9nyfxHY@PlayersTribune #Pitt pic.twitter.com/htympKRlcS— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) July 25, 2016
Before the first day of Big Ten Media Days got underway in Chicago, the league unveiled its preseason honors list.
The Big Ten announced its preseason honors list pic.twitter.com/Ze9f0xqAhh
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald was the first to address reporters. Before he took questions, he welcomed all of the new coaches to the league but accidentally forgot Illinois coach Lovie Smith.
People thought it may have been intentional because of the rivalry between the two schools, but Fitzgerald made it clear that it was an honest mistake.
Hey @LovieSmith sorry I “fumbled” the presser- WELCOME TO THE @bigten my friend!! #B1GMediaDay
— Pat Fitzgerald (@coachfitz51) July 25, 2016
Next up was Purdue’s Darell Hazell. He showed confidence despite his team’s lack of success during his tenure.
Darrell Hazell: “I don't look at it as a three-year funk. I view it as a growing process.”
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Rutgers’ Chris Ash made his debut and talked about the transition from life as an assistant at Ohio State.
Liked Chris Ash's answer that he and his coaches recruited the players already on Rutgers' team first and foremost.
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Penn State’s James Franklin is entering his third year and expectations are rising. He made it clear that the program is just now at a full number of scholarships stemming from NCAA sanctions.
Franklin says PSU is up to 17 scholarship offensive linemen. When Franklin arrived, the team had nine.
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Longtime assistant Tracy Claeys is now the full-time head coach at Minnesota. He traveled to Chicago with quarterback Mitch Leidner, a media days veteran.
Minnesota's Tracy Claeys jokes that people recognize QB Mitch Leidner more than him. Third Media Days appearance for Leidner.
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh spoke last and was his usual quirky self. He also had extremely high praise for junior Jabrill Peppers.
Harbaugh said Peppers has “greatest in the world” type of athleticism. Can play almost anywhere on the field.
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
East Carolina is doing it all it can to land a spot in the Big 12 apparently.
Looks like @ECUAthletics would be an excellent travel partner along with @WVUSports! pic.twitter.com/7FN5tKRS23
— ECUAthletics (@ECUAthletics) July 25, 2016
Nevada is going back to blue helmets this season.
.@NevadaFootball's new helmets are pretty slick: https://t.co/mg9rCIHZCh (via @BrianPolian) pic.twitter.com/GAeYJ2IBlt
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Former Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini, now at Youngstown State, offered his heartfelt thoughts about the passing of Huskers punter Sam Foltz.
Bo Pelini on Sam Foltz: 'I was privileged to be his coach' https://t.co/bD8Q68lJxk
— World-Herald Big Red (@OWHbigred) July 25, 2016
Jim Grobe will have a relatively modest salary to coach Baylor this year.
Baylor interim coach Jim Grobe will receive $1.25M salary this season, industry source told @ESPN
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) July 25, 2016
On the subject of Baylor, quarterback Jarrett Stidham has officially been granted his release.
Former Baylor QB Jarrett Stidham informed me he received his release from the school today. pic.twitter.com/UWaHcwtxmb
— Max Olson (@max_olson) July 25, 2016
Cincinnati head coach Tommy Tuberville has quite the view at his home.
Having the @GoBearcatsFB seniors over to the house for dinner tonight. Quite a view of our city! pic.twitter.com/cO3ccW3lmF
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) July 25, 2016
Memphis lost a reserve running back to transfer.
Henderson rushed for 320 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman for Memphis last season.
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
Mike Norvell: Henderson “will be granted a release in order to be closer to his son. We wish him all the best in his future.”
— Dr. Saturday (@YahooDrSaturday) July 25, 2016
