The 10 Most Electric Entrances in College Football
Nothing beats the pageantry, the fans and the overall atmosphere of a college football game. From filling 100,000-plus seat stadiums to mascots that just don’t quit, there is nothing like Saturdays in the fall.
The college football season kicks off with a few huge games, as fans will pour into stadiums around the country to see the 2018 version of their favorite university’s program. When teams take the field, expect the noise to be deafening and the ground beneath your feet to shake, literally.
Tradition is the backbone of college football. Universities look for creative ways to engage fans and make their football programs stand out from the rest of the pack, and the best way to make yourself known is by making a great first impression.
When teams take the field, it’s time for business. Some universities have a knack for giving you goosebumps while other entrances simply make the other team stop and take a peak at the show.
From player tributes to iconic sports songs, there are 15 college football entrances that stand high above the rest.
15. Oregon’s Duck Rides a Motorcycle
If you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle, you know that it’s a four limb job — one hand’s on the front brake, and the other operates the clutch.
14. Nebraska Walks It Out
The Cornhuskers’ slow, methodical journey underneath “The Sea of Red” at Memorial Stadium sets the tone for Nebraska’s long tradition of football excellence
13. Arizona State Honors a Hero
Beginning in the 2013 season, the Sun Devils honored former all-conference linebacker Pat Tillman, who lost his life serving in Afghanistan in 2004, by building a statue of him, and creating a new aura for Arizona State football to look toward
12. Texas A&M’s Fightin’ Aggies Band
The Texas A&M drumline marches out ahead of the Aggies at Kyle Field, home of the 12th man, and sets the stage for their SEC powerhouse to take the field.
11. Oklahoma’s Sooner Schooner
Two white horses, rightfully named Boomer and Sooner, pull the replica Studebaker Conestoga wagon on and around Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium to welcome the Sooners to the field, but also after Oklahoma touchdowns.
10. Georgia Tech’s Ramblin’ Wreck
Georgia Tech’s nickname is the Yellow Jackets, and their mascot is Buzz, but it’s a 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe that serves as the student body’s official mascot
9. Michigan’s Iconic Banner
The Michigan Wolverines have been playing football since 1879 and they’ve touched the Go Blue Banner since 1962.
8. Texas Tech’s Masked Rider
Since the 1954 Gator Bowl, Texas Tech’s “Masked Rider” has led the team onto the field, but he was first seen roaming Texas Tech’s sidelines in 1936.
7. Colorado Runs with Ralphie
There are live mascots, and then there’s this insanity. The Colorado Buffaloes began running Ralphie around the Colorado stadium before each half of home football games in 1967.
6. Miami’s Smoke
Since the 1950s, the Miami Hurricanes have entered the field through a cloud of smoke in one of college football’s best entrances. The smoke is produced by fire extinguishers, and the Hurricanes’ emerge in an awe-inspiring moment that is only fitting for “The U.”
5. South Carolina’s Space Odyssey
The song was made popular by the 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but the University of South Carolina has put the movie’s iconic song to good use. Since 1983, the Gamecocks have taken the field while the melody blares over the speakers at Williams-Brice Stadium.
4. Florida State’s Tomahawk Chop
Chief Osceola rides in on Renegade and plants his spear at midfield while the Florida State faithful let their iconic war chant ring into the Tallahassee air during pregame ceremonies. The tomahawk chop, though, is mind-bending. Doak Campbell Stadium seats around 80,000 people, and all able-bodied FSU fans raise their arms, and chop in unison.
3. Tennessee Runs Through the T
The Pride of the Southland marching band sets the base of the iconic ‘T’ formation near the end zone, where the Tennessee football team gathers. The orange and white clad Volunteers run through the T onto the field, hanging a left towards their sideline for the opening kickoff.
2. Clemson Touches Howard’s Rock
Samuel C. Jones picked up a rock while traveling through Death Valley, California in the 1960s, and gave it to then-head coach Frank Howard. The rock was eventually set up in the East end zone at Memorial Stadium, where it remains today. Howard, who coached at Clemson for 30 years, once said “If you’re going to give me 110 percent, you can rub that rock. If you’re not, keep your filthy hands off of it.”
1. Virginia Tech’s Enter Sandman
If you’ve made it this far, you’ve realized that the ACC is by far the most electric conference for entrances in college football, and Virginia Tech is far and away the most exciting. Blacksburg, Virginia is one of the toughest atmospheres to play at in all of college football, and when you hear the first few notes of Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” you better hope you’re not an opposing team.
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How Much Does It Cost to Attend an NFL Game?
Ever wondered how much you'd spend tickets, snacks, souvenirs and parking at an NFL game? All depends on how much you've got! Check out the pricing at every NFL stadium here: https://fanbuzz.com/nfl/nfl-game-costs/
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Should the National Anthem Be Removed From Sports?
The first time the American national anthem was played during a sporting event came in the seventh-inning stretch of Game One in the 1918 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Babe Ruth's Boston Red Sox. More than 100,000 U.S. soldiers were already dead in World War I. A bomb exploded in the game's host city of Chicago, Illinois, the day prior. A sparse crowd was on hand, and it didn't seem like playing baseball was the right thing to do.
But as the U.S. Navy band began to play, players on both the Red Sox and Cubs stood and faced the flag. Fans in the stands erupted with excitement after the show of patriotism.
The national anthem became a standing appointment (pun intended) before Major League Baseball games. Beginning with the MLB, leagues from the NBA, NHL, NFL, and all the way down to collegiate and high school athletics adopted "The Star-Spangled Banner" as a reminder that, no matter what jersey you're wearing, we're here as Americans and "our flag was still there."
Yet, ignorance prevails. Many spend their time talking, texting, using the bathroom, grabbing a hot dog, flirting with the girl behind them, or grabbing a selfie for social media. Playing the national anthem has become less about American ideals and more of a symbolic starting gun to the day's events.
I empathize with the "let's get to business" crowd who think removing the anthem isn't a big deal. After all, why waste the time if no one's paying attention? Why should we even afford NFL players like former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick the opportunity to "disgrace" America by kneeling during the song?
Why? Because these are the United States of America, that's why.
Sports are a beautiful microcosm of our society where anyone — no matter your race, religion, gender or sexual orientation — can take the field and compete as equals. It's the anthem that brings us together for a brief moment honoring those freedoms.
Need proof of the anthem's power? Listen to an emotional TD Garden crowd sing in unison after the deadly Boston Marathon bombing.
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is about perseverance. Francis Scott Key's four-stanza poem came in the shadows of Fort McHenry, which survived a night-long onslaught by the British during the War of 1812 — The first stanza is what we recognize as the national anthem of the United States. Yes, it was written over 200 years ago during a very different time in our history. But at its core, the anthem is about standing side by side, weathering the storm, and remembering that our country is fucking awesome when we work together.
Anyone who thinks it should be removed from pregame festivities, or reserved for "special occasions" like the Olympics or Super Bowl, is entitled to their opinion. Quite frankly, it's a naive one, but you know what, that's fine. This is America after all. In truth, we don't give thanks often enough for the freedoms we have. I think you can spare two minutes before eating your nachos.
The national anthem isn't going anywhere.
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Pro Softball Pitcher Compares Her Salary to the Yankees Bat Boy
Delanie Gourley, a National Pro Fastpitch player, compared her pro salary to the bat boy of the New York Yankees, and the result will shock you. Read more about the incredibly low wages of professional softball players here: https://fanbuzz.com/college-softball/delanie-gourley-softball-contract/
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Did You Know: Jackie Robinson was Court-Martialled?
The Dodgers' great fought back against racism both on and off the baseball diamond. Check out more MLB coverage at FanBuzz.com: https://fanbuzz.com/mlb/president-george-h-w-bush-first-pitches/
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Best College Football Teams To Not Win A Title
Since college football began, the only goal of every team has been to win a national championship. But unfortunately the other 129 FBS teams, only one can actually be crowned champions. Over the course of history, there have been a lot of great teams, but some of them didn’t win an NCAA championship and are remembered for coming up short. What teams are the best college football teams to never bring home the trophy?
In 1959, the Ole Miss Rebels missed out on a national title. LSU's Billy Cannon scored a game-winning touchdown to beat the Rebels, which ultimately earned him the Heisman Trophy. Ole Miss lost only one game that season, but did get revenge on LSU in the Sugar Bowl.
The Florida State Seminoles team in 1987, led by Deion Sanders and head coach Bobby Bowden, were a two-point conversion away from defeating Miami, and the Hurricanes went on to win it all that year.
The 1994 Penn State Nittany Lions had two Heisman Trophy finalists and finished the season undefeated, but weren't given a chance to play for the title against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.
The 2002 Miami Hurricanes were loaded players headed for the NFL Draft and were headed for a second-straight title before Willis McGahee's devastating knee injury in the BCS National Championship game.
Auburn won the SEC Championship went undefeated in 2004, but the USC Trojans and Oklahoma Sooners were given the nod to decide college football's champion. If the College Football Playoff existed, the Tigers would've gotten their shot.
One of the best teams ever was the 2005 USC Trojans. However, Vince Young and the Texas Longhorns won the title in what many consider to be the greatest Rose Bowl ever played.
Much like that '02 Miami team, the Florida Gators, Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow were ready to repeat as champs in 2009. However, the Alabama Crimson Tide smoked them in the SEC title game.
The 2011 LSU Tigers went undefeated in the regular season, but Nick Saban and 'Bama ultimately shut them out, 21-0, in the title game.
In 2016, the ACC-champion Clemson Tigers knocked off an incredible Alabama team in what's been called college football's Game of the Decade.
Let us know in the comments which of these great teams most-deserved the title!
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The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States
No matter where you live in the United States, sports are a part of every community, but which sport does your state really love the most?
Thanks to try.america, which specializes in different maps on social media, we have our answer. The vast majority of American sports fan bases across the country love football, but some of these states really might surprise you.
Here is a full breakdown of the most popular sport in each state:
Thanks to SEC Country, college football is the biggest winner here. Although some states such as Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania and Oregon all have big professional sports teams, it’s pretty clear sports fan’s allegiances truly lie on Saturday’s in the fall.
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia.
Although most of these states do not have a NFL team, all of them are close to a major professional franchise. It’s not surprising to see Colorado with the Denver Broncos or Texas on this list, but it is a little surprising Indiana is a big NFL fan with the Indianapolis Colts given the rich tradition and history with basketball.
It's Super Bowl or bust for these states. They love American football -- from high school to the NFL -- especially America's Team, the Dallas Cowboys.
States: Colorado, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
In these states, America’s Pastime shines the brightest. Of course, it makes since when these states include Major League Baseball teams the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. It’s pretty amazing the entire New England area is still heavy with the MLB, although there’s no doubt the gap has shrunk over the years.
States: llinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington.
When you think of the best times in college basketball history, Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina all come to mind, so this should be no shock to see these states loving college basketball the most.
States: Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, New Mexico, and North Carolina.
The NBA is so popular across the world, but it just might not be everyone’s favorite. It’s crazy to see only two states — California and Arizona — preferring the NBA above everything else. California definitely makes sense with one of the game's most popular teams in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Chances are this will be a pro-NFL state once the Raiders move there, but, for now, sports bets still rule the day in Nevada
This isn't even the NHL, but Alaska just loves their college hockey. Never change.
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What School is Defensive Back University?
A bunch of college football teams claim to be “Defensive Back University,” but what program is the real DBU?
The Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, Tennessee Volunteers and Miami Hurricanes have a deep history, but a few other schools are outpacing them these days.
The Florida State Seminoles have Jalen Ramsey and Derwin James as two of the top players at their position. They also have a few others like Xavier Rhodes and Ronald Darby that have been extremely good players, too.
The Ohio State Buckeyes make a strong claim as well. Guys like Malcolm Jenkins, Malik Hooker, Eli Apple Denzel Ward and Jeffrey Okudah were high draft picks after starring at OSU.
These LSU players may give Baton Rouge the best with All-Americans like Morris Claiborne, Patrick Peterson, Eric Reid, Jamal Adams, Tyrann Mathieu and Grant Delpit.
Today, the NFL and college football is dominated by only one DBU.
LSU sent more than a few star talents in the NFL Draft in recent years. They produced four defensive backs taken inside the top six picks of the draft since 2007. LaRon Landry was taken with the sixth pick of that draft by the Washington Redskins. Patrick Peterson was taken with the fifth pick in the 2011 draft, then Morris Claiborne was taken at No. 6 the following year. Jamal Adams went sixth overall in 2017.
LSU sends a ton of players on to be NFL Draft picks. Since 2010, they have had 14 LSU defensive backs drafted. Five of those players were first-round picks and 10 of them were taken in the first three rounds.
LSU consistently put out talented defensive backs, having at least one cornerback or safety be drafted in eight of the last nine drafts. They aren’t a school that struggles to get defensive backs draft year in and year out. If a player goes to LSU and earns playing time, there is a really good chance they will be selected come draft day.
Some other schools who have had some talent that may want a claim of the title are USC, Texas, Virginia Tech, Iowa, Clemson, and Georgia, but they don’t have near the talent of the top schools and and are a few years away from even having a chance of being in the conversation.
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The NFL Referee Salary Is More Than A Doctor's
An NFL referee is either your team’s best friend or its worst enemy. There is no in-between about it. Take the 2018 NFC Championship Game between the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams, for example. You either love them dearly or hate them unmercifully. The feeling toward NFL officiating — from the regular season to the playoffs — will never change, either.
In many ways it takes a lot to be an NFL referee, and it’s not even a full-time job. There are no days off or company health insurance. All NFL officials need to be physically fit, know the rules of the game, and be able to make a correct call in a split second.
Don’t worry, though. They get paid so much money.
According to various outlets, including FanDuel, the average annual salary National Football League referee is set to make $205,000 starting in 2019. That’s more than some doctors.
With 17 weeks in the NFL regular season, a referee would make over $12,000 per NFL game this season. That doesn’t even include the bonus checks game officials receive during postseason football games, including the Super Bowl.
This paves the way for umpires, head linesman/down judges, line judges, field judges, side judges and back judges to move up in the ranks.
So whether you only graduated from high school or earned your Master’s degree, you can live the American dream with an NFL referee salary like longtime ref John Parry did and never have to worry after the big game is over.
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What is Michael Jordan's Net Worth?
No one changed the game of basketball like Michael Jordan, but how much did that stardom earn him? Check out His Airness' career earnings right here: https://fanbuzz.com/nba/michael-jordan-net-worth/
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The Best Quarterbacks in Dallas Cowboy History, Ranked
The Dallas Cowboys may be America’s team, but they haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1995. Owner Jerry Jones had plenty of elite quarterbacks over the years, and while the franchise’s best signal caller of all time is a contentious debate, here is our ranking of the top five.
Quarterback Dak Prescott has been one of the most efficient passers to don the navy and silver.
Prescott’s 1.7 career interception percentage is the lowest of any Cowboys quarterbacks who attempted at least 300 passes. His job is even easier with wide receiver like Amari Cooper and running back Ezekiel Elliott in his back pocket.
Danny White signed with the Cowboys in 1976 after the World Football League folded, and man did it work out for them. Being a punter and quarterback, took over as starting QB in 1979 but won a Super Bowl in 1977. White went on to total 21,959 passing yards, fourth all-time in franchise history.
Roger Staubach, the 1963 Heisman Trophy winner. went on to amass more than 22,000 passing yards and 150 touchdowns in 11 seasons as Dallas Cowboys quarterback. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, Staubach slates in at a much-deserved three-spot here.
You probably know Tony Romo is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in both passing yards (34,183) and touchdowns (248) thanks to 13 seasons in Dallas with weapons like tight end Jason Witten and wideout Dez Bryant. The current NFL analyst is also remembered for his fumbled snap against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 playoffs that will haunt Texans forever.
But did you know Romo's career passer rating in the postseason is better than Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Steve Young?
Nobody on this list won more Super Bowls than Troy Aikman. The first-overall pick in 1989 launched a career resulting in hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in 1992, 1993 and 1995. He won the 1992 Super Bowl MVP. Aikman wasn't as efficient as other Cowboys, but the star QB deserves credit for winning countless postseason games unlike the next name on this list.
The Dallas Cowboys have had several more NFL quarterbacks including Don Meredith, Danny White, Jon Kitna, Jason Garrett, Craig Morton and Kellen Moore. They boast a pretty decent one right now in Dak Prescott, so fans need not worry who will battle the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants in the NFC East.
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Rob Gronkowski Net Worth: How Gronk Made a Fortune
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski may seem immature at the surface, when it comes to his finances, the future Hall of Famer isn’t dumb.
After his entire NFL career salary, as well as what’s leftover in endorsements, Gronk's net worth definitely matches his gigantic personality.
Robert James Gronkowski may be the best tight end in NFL history, despite knee and back injuries that led to his retirement. Gronk started his high school career Amherst, New York before playing his senior year in Pennsylvania.
Gronkowski played two seasons at the University of Arizona and was a Freshman All-American. After college, Gronkowski was a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Gronk played just nine seasons — all with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots — winning three Super Bowls, including in his last year against the Los Angeles Rams.
Gronk caught 521 passes for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns. He was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl team five times and was a First-Team All-Pro selection four times. He ranks 14th in NFL history in receiving yards and dominated in the playoffs.
In nine seasons, Gronkowski made $24.7 million in contract money with just one season making more than $5 million. Thankfully, signing bonus and contract incentives helped him rack up the money. Thanks to endorsement deals with Nike, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Monster Energy, Gronk went his entire NFL career without spending any contract money, saving most of his career earnings.
After football, Gronkowski invested in businesses like Gronk Fitness Products and does appearances for big-name brands.
Today, Rob Gronkowski’s net worth is estimated around $40 million with a ton of money for the football player to make outside the sport.
If he does return to the NFL, he'll only add to his resume as arguably the greatest tight end ever!
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SEC Fans, Saturday Is Coming. Are You Ready?
Are you ready for Saturday kick-off? If not, it's time to get up and get hype. Check out Fanbuzz.com for season coverage, from recruiting updates to player news. 1:1, 2018 season, Fanbuzz, LSU, SEC, Tennessee, alabama, clemson, college football, georgia, hype video, texas a&m
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Troy Aikman Found True Love Again & Is Happier Than Ever
Once upon a time, you couldn’t talk about the National Football League and not mention former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. His life, both on and off the field, always seemed to be part of the discussion. Being the leader of America’s Team certainly had its perks, but he could never escape the spotlight, especially when it came to his love life.
Aikman, who won three Super Bowl rings in four seasons in Dallas, never really settled down until after his NFL playing days were over. He dated, of course, including having a relationship with country singer Lorrie Morgan during the height of the Cowboys’ dynasty in the mid-1990s.
Life hasn’t always been sunshine and roses, though. The College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback has been married and divorced once before.
Today, Aikman works for FOX Sports alongside Joe Buck and enjoys his life with wife Catherine "Capa" Mooty and his blended family.
For most of Troy Aikman’s life, football came first. Whether it was in college at Oklahoma and UCLA or winning Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys under Jimmy Johnson and Tom Landry, throwing touchdowns was always the top priority.
Then, after a life as a bachelor, former Cowboys publicist Rhonda Worthey came along and swept the star football player and Super Bowl MVP off his feet. The couple got married in a private ceremony in April 2000, just before Aikman’s final NFL season.
Worthey had a daughter from a previous marriage and her and Aikman had two daughters of their own: Jordan Ashley Aikman in 2001 and Alexa Marie Aikman in 2002.
Sadly, Aikman and Worthey divorced in 2011. His ex-wife reportedly received $1.75 million in the divorce settlement.
“This has been a difficult decision for Rhonda and me, but after 10 years of marriage we have decided to separate,” Aikman told The Dallas Morning News. “We remain deeply committed to our children and respectfully ask that you honor our family s privacy during this period of adjustment.”
It took a few years, but the Hall of Famer former No. 1 overall pick in 1989 NFL Draft has found love again.
Troy Aikman, who earned six Pro Bowl selections before concussions ended his NFL career, was single for over five years before he met Catherine Mooty. Many know her as Capa Mooty and her real name is Catherine Cecile Person.
Mooty was a fashion retailer who co-founded the Luxeliner boutique, which is basically a food truck but for clothes and accessories. She was also a single parent with two boys of her own: Luke and Val, who are both in high school.
Mooty’s ex-husband, Jerry Mooty, is the nephew of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Talk about a small world, huh?
Troy and Catherine got engaged in June 2017 in Lake Como, Italy and got married later that year in Santa Barbara, California. They currently live in Texas.
Both are very active on social media, especially Instagram, and look very comfortable posting about their personal life now more than ever.
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The Epic 1993 Thanksgiving Cowboys-Dolphins Game: 5 Obscure Facts
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LeBron James' Net Worth
LeBron James is the greatest basketball player on the planet. Debate all you want about Michael Jordan being the greatest of all time, but even at 35 years old, King James continues to show the rest of the NBA why he’s still a superstar.
Three NBA Championships, four NBA MVP awards and two Olympic gold medals are only part of why James is the king of basketball still. The 6-foot-9 power forward has been a threat to other NBA players since the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him No. 1 overall in the 2003 NBA Draft from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School of Akron, Ohio.
He's a three-time NBA champion and three-time NBA Finals MVP. He won the NBA Most Valuable Player award four times, made the NBA All-Star game every season since 2005, and that's only part of his incredible list of accomplishments.
At 19, James won the NBA Rookie of the Year. Ever since, his production has been off the charts, and he’s been compensated well for his work in re-writing NBA history.
James has made about $307 million to date in career earnings playing basketball across 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, four with the Miami Heat and two with the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2018, James traded in Cleveland for Hollywood and joined the Lakers on a four-year, $153-million contract.
James signed his first major shoe deal as an 18-year-old in 2003, opting for $87 million from Nike rather than a much larger amount Reebok was willing to offer him. That decision has paid off for James, who in 2015 signed a billion-dollar lifetime deal with Nike. The lifetime endorsement deal is expected to pay him $1 billion by the time he turns 64.
LeBron has done endorsement deals with companies like McDonalds, Microsoft, State Farm, Beats by Dre, Coca-Cola, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Samsung, KIA Motors, 2K Sports and others. When Beats Electronics was sold to Apple for $3 billion, James cashed on his one percent stake in the company and took home $30 million from the sale.
He owns stake in English Premier League soccer club Liverpool F.C. He and his partners own numerous Blaze Pizza franchises scattered around Chicago and in Florida. His production company, SpringHill Entertainment, has launched shows like The Wall and has movies like Space Jam 2 in the works.
James also launched a media company, Uninterrupted, that received a $15.8 million dollar investment from Time Warner in 2015.
According to Forbes, James is one of the rare basketball players to earn more each year from endorsement deals than his NBA salary. He earned $36 million on the basketball court and another $53 million from endorsements in 2019.
LeBron James’ net worth is an estimated $450 million in 2020. He checked in at No. 8 on the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes in 2019.
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How Much Does Miami's Turnover Chain Actually Cost?
Every college football fan knows about the famous Miami Hurricanes Turnover Chain, but how much does it actually cost? https://fanbuzz.com/college-football/miami-turnover-chain-cost/
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Ayesha Curry Has Built a Culinary Empire on Her Own
The Golden State Warriors' dynasty brought fresh NBA stars to the forefront. Leading this breakthrough was Steph Curry, the three-point shooting, magic-dribbling, mouthpiece-chewing point guard.
His sudden rise intrigued fans. They wanted to know more about the game's brightest young superstar. We knew he was a phenom at Davidson; we knew his dad played in the NBA; we knew he could hit a three from the parking lot. Those are great and all, but like any NBA star and a lead in an action movie, who is his love interest?
Meet Ayesha Curry.
Ayesha Alexander was born on March 23, 1989, in Markham, Ontario, Canada — a suburb 30 miles northeast of Toronto. She grew up an actress and played several guest roles in music videos, TV shows, and movies. Her first role was in the music video "Too Young for Love" by Suga Prince.
At 14, Ayesha and her family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where she met Steph in a church youth group. Ayesha moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school to pursue acting. She kept in touch with Steph, and the two officially started dating when the two-time NBA MVP visited LA for the 2008 ESPYS.
Ayesha moved back to Charlotte while Steph finished his career at Davidson. They were married on July 30, 2011. The couple shares three children together; daughters Riley (born 2012) and Ryan (born 2015), and son Canon (born 2018). Riley gained fame for her appearances in postgame press conferences.
Curry started her culinary career in 2014 by performing meal demonstrations on her YouTube channel, Little Lights of Mine. By 2016, she published her own cookbook entitled The Seasoned Life, detailing recipes and life with her family. Her successful cooking stints earned her an exclusive cooking show on the Food Network called Ayesha's Homemade (later Ayesha's Home Kitchen). The show ran two seasons, extending 13 episodes in total. She is the host and judge of ABC's Family Food Fight, which ran for eight episodes in 2019.
In collaboration with chef Michael Mena, Curry opened International Smoke, a pop-up restaurant with locations in San Francisco and San Diego. In 2017, Curry was named a spokesperson for CoverGirl. She was a host for season three of The Great American Baking Show on ABC.
The 31-year-old cookbook author is active on social media. On Instagram, she has 7.3 million followers combined with 943,900 on Twitter. Her company, Little Lights of Mine, donates 10% of all proceeds to the No Kid Hungry charity. She and Steph are strong supporters of social justice, especially in the Bay Area during the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 outbreak.
Along with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, and LeBron James and Savannah James, the Currys are one of the NBA's highest-profile couples. Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry built his empire on the court, and his wife Ayesha Curry is heading one of her own.
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Michael Jordan’s Baseball Career Was a Treat to Watch
The sports world stood still on October 6, 1993. Michael Jordan announced he was stepping away from the game of basketball after nine seasons in the NBA and one of the greatest playoff runs in league history. Jordan had just won three straight NBA championships and Finals MVPs. Why would the greatest basketball player on Earth, with multiple All-Star Games and an Olympic gold medal, retire at the peak of his powers?
Rewind to July 23, 1993. Michael's father, James Jordan, was murdered at a highway rest area in Lumberton, North Carolina by two teenagers. The news was devastating for Michael. He shared a close bond with his father, who loved baseball and envisioned his playing at the professional level. The whirlwind of emotions combined with exhaustion from basketball prompted MJ to retire and pursue professional baseball to honor his father.
Air Jordan was able to fulfill that honor. On February 7th, 1994, he signed a minor league baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox — who were also owned by Chicago Bulls' owner Jerry Reinsdorf. The former college basketball and NBA superstar reported to spring training in Sarasota, Florida and was assigned to the Birmingham Barons' — the White Sox's Double-A affiliate that play in the Southern League.
The Hall-Of-Fame basketball player started his professional baseball career as an outfielder for the Barons under up-and-coming manager Terry Francona. Having not played competitive baseball since his time at Laney High School, the former Chicago Bull put up noble numbers as a rookie. He batted .202, hit three home runs, and recorded 51 RBIs, 30 stolen bases, 114 strikeouts, and 11 errors in the 1994 regular season.
Jordan vowed to improve. His Airness played in the Arizona Fall League for the Scottsdale Scorpions and boosted his batting average to .252. The North Carolina star was geared to make a run for a spot on the 1995 Chicago White Sox's Major League Baseball roster.
Jordan's baseball career came to an end due to the ongoing MLB strike that started in August 1994. In March 1995, he officially called it quits on the diamond and announced his return to basketball the same month with two simple words: "I'm back."
Jordan's improvement as a baseball player is noteworthy and should come as no surprise. He has one of the most notorious work ethics out there and embraced the challenge of baseball with an end goal of reaching the big leagues.
The six-time NBA champion's sudden retirement to play baseball is one of the most shocking in sports. It reminds us that no matter how great we may be at something, we're only human and our heart may lie elsewhere. While it was disappointing for basketball that MJ stepped away, It was a treat seeing one of the best players of all-time try his hand in a different field.
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The Highest Paid College Football Coaches
Coaching college football seems like the most stressful job on the planet. College coaches are tasked with, essentially, raising 100-plus young men flying through their college years. Whether at press conferences or the College Football Playoff, your job is under scrutiny, which is why so few coaches find national championship-level success.
These elite leaders are certainly paid well to be NCAA college football coaches, though.
Annually, USA Today publishes a database listing the salaries of all 130 FBS head football coaches. Everything from a coach's maximum bonus to buyout numbers are available, but the most important number is a category titled "Total Pay."
The 25 highest-paid college football coaches of 2019 include some of the best to ever do it:
25. Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
24. Mark Dantonio, Michigan State
23. Will Muschamp, South Carolina
22. Ryan Day, Ohio State
21. David Shaw, Stanford
20. Chris Petersen, Washington
19. Mark Stoops, Kentucky
18. Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
17. Gary Patterson, TCU
16. Charlie Strong, South Florida
15. Willie Taggart, Florida State
14. Scott Frost, Nebraska
13. Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State
12. Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
11. James Franklin, Penn State
10. Dan Mullen, Florida
9. Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
8. Jeff Brohm, Purdue
7. Tom Herman, Texas
6. Gus Malzahn, Auburn
5. Kirby Smart, Georgia
4. Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
3. Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
2. Nick Saban, Alabama
1. Dabo Swinney, Clemson
One name you didn't see on that list is LSU Tigers head coach Ed Orgeron. He ranks 30th nationally making $4.0 million per year. LSU is battling for the No. 1 ranking in college football, but Coach O makes the same amount of money as Illinois' Lovie Smith and Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente.
Head over to FanBuzz.com to see how much all of these elite coaches earned for the 2019 season.
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DYK: Teddy Roosevelt Threatened to Abolish Football
Back when football was played like rugby, it was so dangerous that high school-aged boys were dying on the field. What would've happened had Teddy Roosevelt actually abolished football? Stay up to date on your favorite teams: https://fanbuzz.com/.
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Shaq's Kids: Where Are the 6 O'Neal Children Today?
At every level of basketball, Shaquille O’Neal dominated. With the LSU Tigers, he was a two-time Consensus First-Team All-American selection. The No. 1 overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic won four NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, earned three NBA Finals MVP awards, was a 15-time NBA All-Star, and was the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2000 alongside the late, great Kobe Bryant. Shaq finished his career playing stints with the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
One of the greatest players in NBA history carried his monumental legacy on the floor into a massive impact off of it. He and ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, an executive producer of the reality TV show Basketball Wives, had four children together, plus share two others from past relationships.
The oldest is Shareef O’Neal, a prized college basketball recruit who currently plays for the LSU Tigers, his father’s alma mater. Shareef is 6-foot-10 and was rated as a four-star prospect during his high school career in California. He transferred to LSU from UCLA in February 2020.
Amirah O’Neal was also a standout high school basketball player at Crossroads School in Santa Monica. “Mimi” was an honorable mention to MaxPreps‘ 2019 California All-State Girls Basketball Team as a junior. She’s undecided about where she plans to play college basketball as the coronavirus pandemic cut her senior season short in 2020.
Shaqir O’Neal is rated as the 14th-best player in Georgia for the Class of 2021. O’Neal plays for Union Grove High School and was dunking in games at 15 years old.
Me’arah O’Neal? She’s not even in high school and is already close to throwing down a dunk. Her highlights are already popping up on social media, and she very easily could end up being the best of the bunch.
Shaq shares another daughter from a previous relationship with Arnetta Yardbourgh. Taahirah O’Neal was born in July 1996 and works with charities and philanthropic causes in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her Sociology degree from Oglethorpe University.
Myles O’Neal is not Shaq’s biological son, but was born to Shaunie Nelson from a previous relationship. Regardless, Myles maintains a close relationship with Shaq and is building a growing following on social media as a fashion influencer and photographer.
There's never a dull moment at Shaq's house.
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Shaq's Net Worth Is Outta This World, But It's Not All NBA Contracts
Shaquille O'Neal's net worth is more than just NBA deals -- did you know that he owns over 150 Five Guys Burgers and Fries locations? How about 50 car washes? Here's everything you need to know about this larger-than-life entrepreneur. 1:1, Basketball, Fanbuzz, NBA, Shaq, Shaquille O'Neal, net worth
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