Above the Ears (Some Musings)
1. Jack, Jr., the Georgetown Hoya’s live bulldog mascot, was fired this week. It seems he injured a small child and it was decided he would be better served living in a home environment. They will be hard-pressed to come up with a new mascot – it certainly will not be a Hoya. 2….
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Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Eastern PA Leaders
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