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The Cleveland Browns looked to start fresh at the quarterback position Thursday by signing former Redskins signal caller Robert Griffin III. The Browns signed the former Heisman trophy winner Griffin to a two year contract worth $6.75 million in guaranteed money plus incentives according to Pro Football Talk . The deal is a low-risk, high reward for the Browns because they get a QB who flashed superstar potential (before injuries derailed his career) and only have to pay him third string money. Now entering the #DawgPound for the @Browns ... A quarterback who made plays like THIS not too long ago. #TBT https://t.co/sBg1uKZKVA — NFL (@NFL) March 24, 2016 It also gives them some depth at the QB position before the NFL Draft after the team finally released another former Heisman winner: Johnny Manziel. But here's why Griffin is getting the short end of the stick. In case you haven't heard, Cleveland has earned a reputation as a career graveyard for NFL quarterbac...

March Madness kicks into full gear this week across the country. The University of Miami men's basketball team will make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2013 after the tournament selection panel made the team as a No. 3 seed in the South division last week. The Hurricanes (25-7) will face No. 14 seed Buffalo at 7 p.m. Thursday in Providence, Rhode Island. It's not too often that you mention the name "Miami" as a serious player to make the Final Four, but since they call it March Madness, here's five reasons why the Canes will make the "Big Dance" in Houston: 1. Coach Jim Larranaga: In a conference with coaching legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams , Miami's teams under Jim Larranaga have made their presence felt in the competitive Atlantic Coast Conference. Larranaga is 116-56 in his five seasons as Miami's coach, including a stellar 25-7 record this season. That's impressive considering seven ACC teams made the ...