Major's moment

Major Harris is a Hall of Famer.

I've known it for years, but now the College Football Hall of Fame is recognizing one of the game's greatest quarterbacks. He was ahead of his time. He was an option QB with an NFL arm. Unfortunately for him the NFL execs didn't respect his talent in 1990.

After leaving West Virginia University a year early, a decision he has admitted was a mistake, Major wasn't taken until the 12th round by the Raiders. He didn't stick and went to the CFL. He didn't do much there either.

If Major were playing today he'd be taken on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. If Major had stuck around for his senior year I believe the crowd at Mountaineer Field would still be giving him a standing ovation on Senior Day. We loved him that much.

Watch out, Saskatchewan, here come the teenagers

We're a little behind with this one, but in case you missed, RB recruit Bryce Brown has a manager/trainer who is threatening to take his client to the CFL instead of college. After committing to Miami last year, where his brother plays, Brown didn't sign with any team on signing day, instead dragging this out a little longer. Brian Butler, who gained all his extensive football knowledge as a cell phone salesman, says he could get $5 million a year for Brown's services north of the border. Slight problem, BB, as the salary cap in the CFL is $4.2 million - per team.

Butler also has a web site where you can get the latest about Brown's recruitment for $9.95 a month or $59 a year. Dammit, if only my credit card wasn't at its limit.

I, for one, welcome this development. It's about time football matched it's NCAA brethren, men's basketball, in absolute corruption, sleaziness and street agents. Next season, I'm sure Butler will become an assistant coach somewhere.