David Barron

It’s been 50 years since Earl Campbell led our shared alma mater to a state title. But Earl means a lot more to Tyler, Houston and Texas than just football. Thanks to @houstonchron for a chance to tell his story once more. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron

@sfutterman Steve, you were the first person I thought of when I heard this. Sad news indeed. Hope all is well otherwise.

I was there from 1998-2023.

Very sad news. My "home" for 25 years at @CBSNews, CBS News Radio, is shutting down. Feeling bad for all my colleagues who are losing their positions at CBS today.

@LancePhegley @Joseph_Duarte The longest I’ve heard about was 4 minutes and 34 seconds by Aretha Franklin at a Lions game on Thanksgiving Day 2016.

@Joseph_Duarte @dfbarron What’s the record?

Today's national anthem: 1 minute, 24 seconds cc: @dfbarron

Chris Gilbert, former Texas and Spring Branch star running back, dies at 79 houstonchronicle.com/sports/college… via @houstonchron

@JeromeSolomon Was the Undertaker in the same elementary?

In support of my future journalist self and friends, should I have preemptively whupped Jeff Bezos' ass when we were in elementary school together for the sh*t he pulled today? #WashingtonPost

@EmilyGiam @APSE_sportmedia Emily, you did a splendid job covering gymnastics and so much more. I was hoping that your data role would keep you on board and am disappointed to learn that it did not. Best wishes to you.

The past eight years at The Washington Post have been a dream. I am so sad but so grateful.

As always, interesting data here from Scott on the degree to which athletic departments are financial black holes for colleges.

Tonight’s Astros/Mariners finale is also the likely end of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball as changes come to the sport’s TV deals. The great Jon Miller and @JimMiller, the expert on all things ESPN, discuss the legacy of a 36-season staple for the network. houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/…

At the risk of being old, Darrell would have gone for two there.

If you want to learn about Ramon Urias, this is a great piece @OurEsquina did on him when he was a rookie. Did you know he was only the fourth Mexico native to win a Gold Glove? Baltimore Orioles Rookie Ramón Urias Realizing His Dreams youtu.be/buFBZ0zYgC8?si… via @YouTube

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane and Drayton McLane settle long-running dispute over failed TV network houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/… via @houstonchron

Jim Crane and Drayton McLane have settled their lawsuit. Settlement details are confidential. #Astros

Testimony begins in Astros owner Jim Crane's lawsuit vs. Drayton McLane over failed TV network houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/… via @houstonchron

On next week's MLB schedule: Jim Crane and Drayton McLane finally face off before a Harris County district court jury over the 2012-13 CSN Houston failure. #Astros houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/… via @houstonchron

Remember this lawsuit? It's still active. Texas A&M donors lawsuit against 12th Man Foundation over Kyle Field seats and parking to proceed houstonchronicle.com/sports/college… via @houstonchron

@_Mark_Cohen Mark, I just saw this. I'm sad and disappointed to hear this news. Thanks for all your help with my annual @dctf recruiting recaps and @HoustonChron work for these many years. Best wishes.

It was a nice run …

@GregRajan @Rolando91Flores PPV was the rule for early-round playoff games throughout the 1990s. I think they might have extended into the early 2000s but would have to dig through old files to be sure.

@Rolando91Flores @dfbarron It was written about plenty at the time, but you’d have to find it on microfilm at the Houston Public Library website.

@GregRajan knew I wasn’t crazy. I just could never find proof but I always told people rockets playoff games in the 90s were on pay per view and no one remembers. @dfbarron

I spent the first half of a 1999 Texas-Nebraska game running up and down the sideline with Lee, trying to keep up with him. He watched games with the same vigor he displayed as a coach. That day, and others, reflected the truth that any time spent with Lee Corso was a good time.

After 38 incredible years, Lee Corso is retiring ❤️ For multiple generations, Coach has been the face of our Saturday mornings and the sport we love. Our friend, our coach, our heart ... LC, you will forever be a College GameDay legend!

Five weeks ago, Mary Kate Cornett was a normal 18-year-old, thriving as a college freshman at Ole Miss. Then a false internet rumor destroyed her life. She wants those who amplified the rumor to be held accountable and to understand the human cost nytimes.com/athletic/62453…

@AdamSpolane Sorry to hear this, Adam. Best wishes.

My time at SportsRadio 610 has come to an end. Loved every minute of the 12 years I was there, grateful for the people I got to work with, and proud of the work that I did. Thank you to everyone that listened, read, and followed over the years.