Could Dale Sveum become the next Manager for the Red Sox?

It’s Thursday, which means… the weekend is almost here, wahoo! Here’s the most recent edition of the Daily Noontime, enjoy! 

Headlines: 

* Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Gene Smith recently turned down a contract extension, which possibly means the organization could “clean house” once the season concludes on January 1, 2012.

* The Boston Red Sox managerial search continues, but according to recent repots – former third base coach Dale Sveum appears to be a possible favorite.

* Due to an increasing amount of concussions in football, the NFL has apparently decided to educate their referees on various symptoms, so they’ll be aware of future head injuries.

* Sports Illustrated confirmed on Wednesday evening that the Chicago Cubs fired manager Mike Quade.

* University of Georgia’s football team will be without leading rusher Isaiah Crowell Saturday against New Mexico State , who was suspended for failing a recent drug test.

* Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brett Connolly recently scored his first goal of the 2011-12 season, and it was felt around the world.

Games to Watch: 

* New Jersey at Philadelphia (NHL) – 7:00pm eastern 

* Florida State at Boston College (NCAA Football) – 8:00pm eastern 

* Pittsburgh at San Jose (NHL) – 10:30pm eastern 

Video of the Day: 

This is rather cool – shattering a goal camera!