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Football – Andrew Luck will return for another year in Stanford

by Stephen Lars on Jan.07, 2011, under Football, Sports News

Rumor has it that had Andrew Luck would end up being the No.1 pick in the NFL draft had he decided to step away from Stanford and take a go at the Pros. The second part of the rumor, and perhaps the part which should interest you a bit more, is that the Carolina Panthers, who own the No.1 pick in the draft, had stated earlier this week that they would be very interested in hiring Luck if he decided to drop school.

The official announcement states that Luck’s decision to stay at Stanford is strictly academic. According to the press release, the talented quarterback said the he was committed to finishing his degree in architectural design at Stanford University. Something he expects to have had accomplished by the spring quarter of 2012. Just in time for next year’s draft.

Still, one can help but to wonder if Luck just simply didn’t want to end up being stuck with the Panthers for his rookie year. On the other hand, his announcement could also change the mindset of head coach Jim Harbaugh and the whole uncertainty that has risen in regards to his stay or his very possible departure from Stanford. Just like with his starting quarterback Harbaugh has been getting distinct proposal for making the big jump into the pros.

Still, Stanford could work its way up into yet another impressive year. Luck has guided Stanford through a 12-1 season, possibly finishing in the BCS top 5 at the end of the season. That would be the first time this happens since the 1940’s. Andrew Luck finished the season with 3,338 passing yards and 32 touchdown-passes completing over 71% of his passes while rushing for 513 yards. Sure, he was second to Cam Newton in the fight for the Heisman Trophy, but the 50 million dollar contract for the No.1 pick in the draft was going to Luck, not to the star of the Auburn Tigers.

Rangers remain 10-11 for top flight return with title

 By Mark Langdon 7:04PM 3 JAN 2011 QPR remain odds-on at 10-11 to win the Championship despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Bristol City at Loftus Road on Monday.

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Rangers manager Neil Warnock would have been frustrated at dropping two points, but he can comfort himself with the fact none of their perceived main title rivals bagged victories.

Swansea lost 2-1 at Leicester a result which allowed Norwich to move up to second thanks to their 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough.

A win for either Cardiff or Leeds in their mouthwatering match in Wales on Tuesday night would take them into the automatic promotion places.

The Bluebirds have been struggling for form, but they still deserve to be considered favourites to triumph over United in a game where there appears no value.

There were away wins for front two – Brighton and Southampton – in League One, while Bristol Rovers host cash-strapped Plymouth on Tuesday.

It is 3-1 the field in a tight League Two after leaders and favourites Chesterfield saw their advantage cut to two points despite a late comeback to earn a 2-2 draw at Accrington.

Rotherham, Wycombe and Port Vale all won to narrow the gap on John Sheridan’s side with three points separating the front four.

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Is possible Becks return a good move?

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I can’t say I was surprised that, just days after suggesting he wouldn’t dip into the January transfer market, Harry Redknapp declared an interesting in David Beckham.

Those following the Livescores note that a possible three-month loan deal ahead of the MLS season in March has been proposed and is currently in the hands of Spurs administrators.

If the deal goes ahead Beckham could make his Premier League Spurs debut against, who else, but Man United.

Beckham has repeatedly rejected moves back to England in the recent past, citing loyalty to his former employers United and fear of injury after a ruptured achilles while playing for AC Milan last season put pay to his World Cup hopes.

But it appears his desire to play for England once more is still a powerful one and rumoured suggestions by Fabio Capello for Beckham to prove his fitness may have persuaded the 35-year-old to have one last shot in England.

The move will no doubt create huge publicity

Dunguib 'on track' to return in the new year

Dunguib: Naas and Gowran Park among the options for Philip Fenton

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 By Jessica Lamb 10:18AM 17 DEC 2010 CHAMPION HURDLE hopeful Dunguib is on course to return to the racecourse in the new year.

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Fenton said: “He’s grand and I’m happy with him so far. The weather would have held him up anyway as, while we have been able to keep them all ticking over, I would have liked to have done a little bit more with him if he was to be running sooner.

“He’s on track, but where he runs will depend on how ready he is when these races come up. We’ll step up his work in the next few weeks."

Dunguib, a 20-1 shot for the Stanjames.com Champion Hurdle with the sponsor, won the 2009 Weatherbys Champion Bumper and began his hurdling career in October last year, winning his first four outings before contesting the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

In finishing third behind Menorah in the Supreme, Dunguib suffered defeat for the first time over hurdles. He was then beaten again on his final start last season when sixth to Hurricane Fly in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle at Punchestown.

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Hatton’s Grace Return For Hurricane Fly

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Victory on Return for Tranquil Sea

Posted by Leigh on November 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Trainer Edward O’Grady’s Tranquil Sea has commenced this season’s campaign with an impressive victory in the Grade Two Clonmel Oil Chase.

Victory On Return For Dave’s Dream

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Maguire Bags Double on Return

Posted by Leigh on November 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

After being sidelined for the last three and a half months, Jason Maguire made a successful comeback to the track with a victory aboard race favourite Al Qeddaaf in the Begbies Traynor Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock on Thursday.

Bradburne Picks Up First Victory After Return

Posted by Leigh on October 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Mark Bradburne was aboard his first winner after coming back to the track after a serious injury scoring a victory with Pairc Na Gcapall in the Crinkle Birr Handicap Chase at Taunton.

Return To Track Decision For Arazan Soon

Posted by Leigh on September 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The long anticipated comeback to the track for Arazan will be decided this week, with trainer John Oxx to announce whether his charge will start in the Solonaway Stakes on Sunday at the Curragh.

Sunday Return To The Track For Bethrah

Posted by Leigh on September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Commencing her autumn campaign with a return to the track on Sunday, Bethrah will be a starter in the Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes at Leopardstown.

Return to Goodwood for Finjaan

Posted by Leigh on August 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Goodwood again beckons Finjaan as trainer Marcus Tregoning will keep his alternatives open with regard to the options of the