A few mid-morning links of interest this Wednesday ...

Nice read hear from the New York Times, which caught up with Forrest Gregg after the Penn State sanctions were announced.

It was Gregg, a Packers star under Vince Lombardi and ultimately an NFL Hall of Famer, who coached SMU in its first two seasons after coming back from the death penalty. ...

Wisconsin RB Montee Ball, a Heisman finalist and the third-leading rusher in the country last season, has suffered head injuries after being attacked by five men in what police are calling an "unprovoked assault." ...

Also, Jerry Palm's bowl projections. If you are one who thinks there are too many bowl games, Palm agrees. Check out that Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl. My question is does Fresno State get to ride in the parade and get the bowl goods?