LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – An Ohio State logo was mistaken for pot by Tennessee cops this weekend. An Ohio State logo sticker was on the bumper of an elderly couple’s car while they were driving through Tennessee. But when two Tennessee police saw the sticker, the cops wanted to arrest the senior citizens on possessions charges.

Bonnie Jonas-Boggioni and Giorgio Boggioni this weekend had a startling surprise. The two are from Columbus Ohio. But Bonnie’s mother had died. So they had to attend her funeral out of town.

But as they returned home, they drove though Tennessee. There, the 65 year old couple had the surprise of a lifetime. Police pulled them over and sought to arrest them on possessions charges.

The officer told the couple that there were free to proceed. He didn’t arrest them. But according to Joe Blundo of The Columbus Dispatch, the cop actually told the couple to remove all Ohio state logos from the bumpers of their car when driving through Tennessee. He even said to get rid of the sweater as well. The couple did not comply with the requests.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel was announced in live results tonight. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner was announced before a full audience at the Best Buy Theatre in Times Square in New York, and aired live on ESPN this evening December 8, 2012. And Johnny Manziel won the trophy.

Collin Klein of Kansas State, Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M and Manti Te’o of Notre Dame were tonight’s nominees. But before tonight’s telecast, most news analysts thought that Johnny Manziel was the front runner. A year ago this week, Robert Griffin III beat out other Heisman Award 2011 finalists Andrew Luck, Trent Richardson, Tyrann Mathieu, and Montee Ball.

Griffin at the time told news that he was honored, not just by the nomination, but also by the honor to represent Baylor. Since then RG3 has shocked fans and news analysts by his progress in the NFL.

Just days ago, Jason Pierre-Paul told news that RG3 has gotten so good in one year that he believed he is bigger threat in the pocket than Drew Brees. “Just playing that option, man, is crazy,” Pierre-Paul said. “I think we’re one of the best teams that have played it, played it well, but it’s a pain in the ass. I hate playing it.” He also told news “So now going up to like a traditional offense, we know what we’re going to probably get, and it’s much easier.”

While RG3 has impressed news with an incredible rookie season, 2011 nominee Honey Badger Tyrann Mathieu has battled troubles off the field. Just days ago, Honey Badger told news “After much thought and reflection, I have decided to forego my remaining college eligibility. It is my intention to apply to enter the 2013 NFL Draft. It is time for me to move forward” he told news in a statement Tuesday.

Honey Badger hasn’t played a game since the BCS National Championship since Jan. 9, 2012. Since then, he was removed from LSU’s team for a failed substance test and he has been arrested for alleged possession as well.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – An Army Navy prank resulted in the kidnapping of the Bill the Goa before the Army Navy 2012 football game. Bill the Goat, the Naval Academy Mascot, has been safely returned home to John Jordan, manager of Maryland Sunrise Farm. But from Thursday to Saturday, Bill was missing, officials confirm to news today.

On Saturday, Bill the Goat was found. Navy Times report that the goat was found tied up on Army Navy Drive in Arlington, VA. Bill was not harmed. Previous goat kidnappings have targeted Bill XXXII, Bill XXXIII and Bill XXXIV. Jordan tells news he is unsure which Bill was taken last week.

“At this time, we are unaware of who may have taken the goat, but it could be related to the Army-Navy game Dec. 8,” a Navy spokeswoman said in a news statement in the Navy Times today. “Bill the Goat has been a part of our 10-game winning streak against Army, so we are glad to have him back before the big game next week.”

Five years ago, after another kidnapping, Frank DeMaro, a West Point spokesman, purportedly issued a statement to news that “We never confirm or deny the existence of nuclear weapons, special operations forces or goat kidnappings. However, it is our understanding that the goats are in better shape now than they have ever been.” This week, another West Point spokesperson told news that the school had “no official knowledge” about Bill’s disappearance and added that the two academies have agreed not to steal mascots anymore.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – Montee Ball broke the FBS record with his 79th career touchdown today. Montee Ball broke the FBS record previously held by Travis Prentice.

During his 1996 to 1999 seasons, Prentice at Miami (Ohio) delivered a record seventy-eight touchdowns. But during the first quarter of Saturday’s game, Wisconsin running back Montee Ball broke Prentice’s record. Ball’s almost broke the record against Ohio State last Saturday.
Today’s record put him ahead of previous running back standouts Marshall Faulk, Ron Dayne, Cedric Benson and Ricky Williams.

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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – A freshman player at TSU died Wednesday night. William Wayne Jones III died during Tennessee State University’s evening practice. Jones was 19 years old. Cause of death remains unknown.

Officials still have no clarity as to what prompted the TSU freshman to suddenly “passed out and became unresponsive” during an evening practice. Officials report no usual weather conditions during the game. Jones was a defensive back.

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