Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutTwitterGoogle+LinkedInPinterestPosted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. CLOSExEmbedCollege football always gives us plenty to chew on, but this time, it might have outdone itself.Have you heard the one about the former Wake Forest assistant football coach-turned-radio announcer who allegedly leaked details about the Demon Deacons’ upcoming game plans to its opponents?The announcer, Tommy Elrod, who played football at Wake Forest in the 1990s, has been fired, and Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich has confirmed that Elrod gave secrets to his team this season.The questions and concerns Elrod leaves behind are numerous, and troubling. Were students, alumni, fans, sponsors and all the participants on the field duped into believing they were watching (or playing in) an honest competition, when they perhaps were not? Did Elrod, who headed to the broadcast booth after being fired in 2013, mete out a unique form of revenge on the athletic department that got rid of him?

Did Wake lose games it might have won had Elrod not had open access to practices and playbooks? Did he do it for money or a future job at another school?And, what about the student-athletes themselves? wwe uso backpackAs Winston-Salem Journal columnist Scott Hamilton appropriately asks: “How many of the 91 times battered quarterback John Wolford was sacked were at least assisted by a little inside information?”backpack ascii artIt’s all concerning, and it was made worse Wednesday afternoon when Jurich dropped his bombshell that Elrod did give “a few plays” to Louisville’s offensive coordinator Lonnie Galloway over the phone the week of their November game, which Louisville won 44-12.“backpack dans l'ouest canadienAmong the communication were a few plays that were sent and then shared with our defensive staff,” Jurich said in a statement, adding that none of the plays were “run during the course of the game,” as if that somehow makes Elrod’s communication with Galloway and Louisville’s use of that information any less egregious.plymouth backpack concept

Jurich was not finished. “Our defense regularly prepares for similar formations every week in their normal game plan. Any other information that may have been discussed was nothing that our staff had not already seen while studying Wake Forest in their preparations for the game and the material was not given any further attention.”Jurich added that he’s “disappointed that this issue has brought undue attention to our football staff as we prepare for our upcoming bowl game.”USA TODAYPlenty still to unravel in Wake Forest scandalWell isn’t that too bad? The Louisville AD has just admitted that his team cheated, that his offensive coordinator received and shared confidential strategic information about an opponent, a breach of ethics that undermined the integrity of that game. And now he’s angry that it’s creating a distraction?Adding to Louisville’s fascinating role in this burgeoning fiasco is the fact that Wake Forest’s internal investigation – the sports media is ingeniously calling this “Wakeyleaks” – began after the loss to the Cardinals, when staff members discovered materials left behind by Louisville that indicated the Cardinals were prepared for plays the Demon Deacons had not run before.

Louisville coach Bobby Petrino — it’s a college football scandal, so of course he’s involved — said in a statement back in November when rumors were flying about advance knowledge of Wake’s game plan that he “had no knowledge of the situation.”Now of course Jurich has confirmed that there was quite a bit of knowledge of the situation among Petrino’s staff a month ago.The Atlantic Coast Conference issued a statement late Wednesday afternoon saying that “protecting competitive integrity is fundamental” to the conference, adding that it's "in the process of obtaining the internal findings from Wake Forest University.” It promised to perform “its due diligence” to get to the bottom of this mess.It's essential that the ACC investigate Wake Forest. But it also should look at every conference school it played the past three seasons, starting with Louisville.CLOSExEmbedLanding gracefully on Ivatan soil for the first time, Wakay Air touches down to a cheering crowd at Basco Airport in Batanes

BASCO, Philippines – In many travel fairs, Batanes is always among the top destinations that rake in the longest queues. Many hopeful holidaymakers would even have vigils waiting for online seat sales to get the best promo fares. Because of its distance, limited travel options, let alone its erratic weather conditions, Batanes is a prized and pricey vacation destination. But many would still go the lengths of saving up for this trip because of its rarity of finds and experience. Travelers will soon be able to book more flights to Batanes, as Wakay Air now flies to the destination. Landing gracefully on Ivatan soil for the first time, Wakay Air touched down to a cheering crowd at Basco Airport in Batanes Tuesday, March 29. Planning your Batanes vacation? Budget guide: 5 days in Batanes ATV adventures: A new way to see Batanes Through the eyes of a first-timer: Batanes, the evergreen Its inaugural service from Manila ushered the beginning of summer in the most coveted holiday destination in the Philippines.

On its 48-seater ATR 42-600 turboprop, Wakay Air chartered guests on a full flight from A. Soriano Terminal in Pasay City.Fights cost about P7-8000 one way, but do check out tour packages that can minimize some for the costs. This is a travel operator recognized by national tourism authorities such as the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board. It is owned and managed by Ivatan entrepreneurs that have been running customized tours in the island since 2012. “It was like yesterday’s dream to bring more travel access to Ivatans and tourists, now we are here, making the northernmost province even closer to the rest of the country,” said Mary Cabalce, Wakay Air’s President. AirSWIFT is a Filipino-owned company that flies to premium island destinations such as El Nido in Palawan and Cebu. This boutique airline has been in the aviation industry since 2002 as Island Transvoyager, Inc. (ITI) up until 2012 when the Ayala Capital Corporation acquired its ownership.

In 2015, it was rebranded as AirSWIFT. “Tourists that will respect nature and culture are what we look for in Batanes,” said Batanes Representative Henedina Abad. “We do not want mass tourism but one that is sustainable, community-based eco-tourism.” As Batanes is currently served only by 2 airlines direct from Manila, the entry of Wakay Air into the northernmost aerospace will provide opportunities for more tourists to experience the exceptional beauty of our northern fringes. Despite the small size of Batanes, the Ivatans are also proud this is a beautiful location with unparalleled charm. Batanes is famous for its lighthouses on verdant rolling hills, pristine white sand beaches, and unique stone houses. Dubbed as the Northern Frontier, this island, closer to Taiwan than to mainland Philippines is on many a traveler's wish list. Now with a new way in, Batanes is no longer a just dream on our wanderlust bucket list but a reality closer than we can all imagine.