Larry Leathers
@larryleathers.bsky.social
Husband, dad & granddaddy | Retired Vandy football sports info guy | Now hanging with Clydesdales at the Anheuser-Busch.
My thoughts on top Power Four coaching hires:
Best:
1) PSU - Campbell proven upon arrival
2) LSU - Kiffin with more talent
3) FLA - Sumrall seems ideal fit
4) KSU - Klein going home
5) VT - Franklin's a winner
Solid:
MSU, AUB, MISS, CAL
Not so good:
ARK, UK, OKST, ISU, UCLA, STAN
Best:
1) PSU - Campbell proven upon arrival
2) LSU - Kiffin with more talent
3) FLA - Sumrall seems ideal fit
4) KSU - Klein going home
5) VT - Franklin's a winner
Solid:
MSU, AUB, MISS, CAL
Not so good:
ARK, UK, OKST, ISU, UCLA, STAN
December 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My thoughts on top Power Four coaching hires:
Best:
1) PSU - Campbell proven upon arrival
2) LSU - Kiffin with more talent
3) FLA - Sumrall seems ideal fit
4) KSU - Klein going home
5) VT - Franklin's a winner
Solid:
MSU, AUB, MISS, CAL
Not so good:
ARK, UK, OKST, ISU, UCLA, STAN
Best:
1) PSU - Campbell proven upon arrival
2) LSU - Kiffin with more talent
3) FLA - Sumrall seems ideal fit
4) KSU - Klein going home
5) VT - Franklin's a winner
Solid:
MSU, AUB, MISS, CAL
Not so good:
ARK, UK, OKST, ISU, UCLA, STAN
Time to ask the obvious Canada question: how many properties under Trump Corp control are located in the nation north of us?
October 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Time to ask the obvious Canada question: how many properties under Trump Corp control are located in the nation north of us?
Bobby Petrino, the Neck Brace Guy, is back at the helm of Arkansas football.
It’s never boring in the SEC.
It’s never boring in the SEC.
September 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Bobby Petrino, the Neck Brace Guy, is back at the helm of Arkansas football.
It’s never boring in the SEC.
It’s never boring in the SEC.
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Journalism wins and the building where it happens is then torn down is freakin’ perfect.
May 18, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Journalism wins and the building where it happens is then torn down is freakin’ perfect.
Remarkably, seven guys from Vanderbilt's 2015 squad remain active in the NFL.
FB Khari Blasingame (PHI), LB Oren Burks (PHI), DT Adam Butler (LV), LB Zach Cunningham (DEN), DB Tre Herndon (NO), WR Trent Sherfield (MN) & OT Justin Skule (TB).
I'm proud of all of them. Good pros, quality citizens.
FB Khari Blasingame (PHI), LB Oren Burks (PHI), DT Adam Butler (LV), LB Zach Cunningham (DEN), DB Tre Herndon (NO), WR Trent Sherfield (MN) & OT Justin Skule (TB).
I'm proud of all of them. Good pros, quality citizens.
January 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Remarkably, seven guys from Vanderbilt's 2015 squad remain active in the NFL.
FB Khari Blasingame (PHI), LB Oren Burks (PHI), DT Adam Butler (LV), LB Zach Cunningham (DEN), DB Tre Herndon (NO), WR Trent Sherfield (MN) & OT Justin Skule (TB).
I'm proud of all of them. Good pros, quality citizens.
FB Khari Blasingame (PHI), LB Oren Burks (PHI), DT Adam Butler (LV), LB Zach Cunningham (DEN), DB Tre Herndon (NO), WR Trent Sherfield (MN) & OT Justin Skule (TB).
I'm proud of all of them. Good pros, quality citizens.
James Franklin did a remarkable coaching job tonight and this year at Penn State.
Throughout his coaching career, Franklin has placed huge emphasis on winning turnover margin. Unfortunately, he loses a chance at the national championship due to an untimely turnover.
Throughout his coaching career, Franklin has placed huge emphasis on winning turnover margin. Unfortunately, he loses a chance at the national championship due to an untimely turnover.
January 10, 2025 at 4:20 AM
James Franklin did a remarkable coaching job tonight and this year at Penn State.
Throughout his coaching career, Franklin has placed huge emphasis on winning turnover margin. Unfortunately, he loses a chance at the national championship due to an untimely turnover.
Throughout his coaching career, Franklin has placed huge emphasis on winning turnover margin. Unfortunately, he loses a chance at the national championship due to an untimely turnover.
This Notre Dame-Penn State game is highly entertaining.
January 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This Notre Dame-Penn State game is highly entertaining.
Absolutely no early-season respect for Vanderbilt basketball and first-year coach Mark Byington.
Commodores are 12-1 overall, with wins vs. Cal, Nevada, Seton Hall, TCU & VA Tech, and lone loss to unbeaten Drake. They're getting 0️⃣ Top 25 votes.
Moving on to SEC play this Wednesday.
Commodores are 12-1 overall, with wins vs. Cal, Nevada, Seton Hall, TCU & VA Tech, and lone loss to unbeaten Drake. They're getting 0️⃣ Top 25 votes.
Moving on to SEC play this Wednesday.
January 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Absolutely no early-season respect for Vanderbilt basketball and first-year coach Mark Byington.
Commodores are 12-1 overall, with wins vs. Cal, Nevada, Seton Hall, TCU & VA Tech, and lone loss to unbeaten Drake. They're getting 0️⃣ Top 25 votes.
Moving on to SEC play this Wednesday.
Commodores are 12-1 overall, with wins vs. Cal, Nevada, Seton Hall, TCU & VA Tech, and lone loss to unbeaten Drake. They're getting 0️⃣ Top 25 votes.
Moving on to SEC play this Wednesday.
Happy for my Commodores - a bowl victory and the program's first winning season in a decade.
Congrats to Coach Lea, the players and entire coaching staff.
Anchor Down.
Congrats to Coach Lea, the players and entire coaching staff.
Anchor Down.
December 28, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Happy for my Commodores - a bowl victory and the program's first winning season in a decade.
Congrats to Coach Lea, the players and entire coaching staff.
Anchor Down.
Congrats to Coach Lea, the players and entire coaching staff.
Anchor Down.
Opening weekend of College Football Playoff was a complete snore.
Hoping for more competitive games in quarterfinal round.
Hoping for more competitive games in quarterfinal round.
December 22, 2024 at 3:54 AM
Opening weekend of College Football Playoff was a complete snore.
Hoping for more competitive games in quarterfinal round.
Hoping for more competitive games in quarterfinal round.
Seems like all news on Northern California thoroughbred racing is disappointing these days. None more so that this item about trainer Steve Specht.
Knew him well during my days working in Santa Rosa. A really good guy and damn good horsemen.
Happy retirement, Steve!
bit.ly/4iADCK2
Knew him well during my days working in Santa Rosa. A really good guy and damn good horsemen.
Happy retirement, Steve!
bit.ly/4iADCK2
Specht to retire following conclusion of Golden State Racing meet at Pleasanton
The end of the Golden State Racing meeting at Pleasanton on Wednesday, and the absence of racing dates in Northern California for the foreseeable future, has led veteran trainer Steve Specht into reti...
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December 18, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Seems like all news on Northern California thoroughbred racing is disappointing these days. None more so that this item about trainer Steve Specht.
Knew him well during my days working in Santa Rosa. A really good guy and damn good horsemen.
Happy retirement, Steve!
bit.ly/4iADCK2
Knew him well during my days working in Santa Rosa. A really good guy and damn good horsemen.
Happy retirement, Steve!
bit.ly/4iADCK2
Who enjoyed saying hello to Olaf more, little Evie or grandaddy?
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Evie greets Olaf the Clydesdale
Anheuser-Busch tour guide's granddaughter visits with her very favorite Budweiser Clydesdale, Olaf.
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December 13, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Who enjoyed saying hello to Olaf more, little Evie or grandaddy?
bit.ly/3ZW1sYr
bit.ly/3ZW1sYr
For those that believe expanding the NCAA College Football Playoff is the solution, realize SIX SEC teams would be included this year with a 16-team field.
December 7, 2024 at 4:41 PM
For those that believe expanding the NCAA College Football Playoff is the solution, realize SIX SEC teams would be included this year with a 16-team field.
You just got to love college football rivalry games!
November 30, 2024 at 5:04 AM
You just got to love college football rivalry games!
Somewhere in the Big Apple, CBS Sports bigwigs are kicking themselves once again over this SEConABC contract.
November 30, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Somewhere in the Big Apple, CBS Sports bigwigs are kicking themselves once again over this SEConABC contract.
What an incredible ball game in Athens, Ga.
November 30, 2024 at 4:40 AM
What an incredible ball game in Athens, Ga.
If any three-loss SEC team makes the college football playoffs, my vote goes to South Carolina.
To finish 9-3, SC will defeat a good Clemson squad Saturday, and run win streak to six games.
The SC offense is improving weekly. Very talented and physical OL/DL, along with quality special teams.
To finish 9-3, SC will defeat a good Clemson squad Saturday, and run win streak to six games.
The SC offense is improving weekly. Very talented and physical OL/DL, along with quality special teams.
November 26, 2024 at 9:16 PM
If any three-loss SEC team makes the college football playoffs, my vote goes to South Carolina.
To finish 9-3, SC will defeat a good Clemson squad Saturday, and run win streak to six games.
The SC offense is improving weekly. Very talented and physical OL/DL, along with quality special teams.
To finish 9-3, SC will defeat a good Clemson squad Saturday, and run win streak to six games.
The SC offense is improving weekly. Very talented and physical OL/DL, along with quality special teams.
Who you got as the biggest disappointments this fall in college football.
I’ll start…
1) Florida State
2) Utah
I’ll start…
1) Florida State
2) Utah
November 20, 2024 at 12:53 AM
Who you got as the biggest disappointments this fall in college football.
I’ll start…
1) Florida State
2) Utah
I’ll start…
1) Florida State
2) Utah
John McCutcheon is so good for the soul.
First time to see John since the late 1980s. Still an awesome musician and storyteller.
First time to see John since the late 1980s. Still an awesome musician and storyteller.
November 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM
John McCutcheon is so good for the soul.
First time to see John since the late 1980s. Still an awesome musician and storyteller.
First time to see John since the late 1980s. Still an awesome musician and storyteller.
This is all the birthday present I needed today.
Happy to be here!
Happy to be here!
November 16, 2024 at 2:56 AM
This is all the birthday present I needed today.
Happy to be here!
Happy to be here!