The Terrell Owens experiment has ended in Seattle, with the Seahawks releasing the six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver before the regular season even began.Owens confirmed the release on his Twitter account Sunday afternoon. Owens' return to the NFL never got off the ground. After hosting a workout that left franchises impressed, Owens failed to live up to those expectations when the time came. And now, Seattle has opted to go another direction. Owens has more than 1,000 career catches, nearly 16,000 receiving yards and 153 touchdowns in his career, but that didn't deter the team's front office. Owens was ineffective in preseason. He didn't play in Week 1 at all, and he failed to catch a single pass on five targets in Week 2 against the Broncos. He didn't look ready to play, and he dropped a likely touchdown because of his lack of focus. Although the Seahawks didn't get a big performance from any of their receivers in the game, Owens' lack of focus was a different factor. This move will allow Seattle's young receiving corps to grow with either Matt Flynn or Russell Wilson. Chemistry is key to an offense's flow, and the young nucleus must learn to mesh together. Owens' surprise NFL comeback certainly came as a shock, but it was over almost before it began. He played eight games with the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League this year, and no one expected him to return at 38 years old. After being released by his sixth NFL franchise, it's hard to see Owens finding a place anywhere else. The Seahawks, on the other hand, will move on as they continue building on both sides of the ball.

2012 Kaboom! Magazine College Football Preview:

Freshmen’s lost on campus, long line at the financial aid office, terrible commons food, and back to school dances these annoying events can only mean one thing….COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK! With everything that has gone on in college football since the last game in January, it’s about time that we see Lee Corso mascot face entertaining us on Saturday morning. Kaboom! Magazine.com helps you get ready for Saturday morning by previewing the 2012 season in our annual Kaboom! College Football Preview. We will go in-depth into the college season and let you know Who the favorite to win the National Championship?, Who gonna win the Heisman?, What teams and players will make an impact this year?, and What are the must-see games of 2012? Class is now in session and Kaboom! is the teacher ready to give you the study guide to a great 2012 season. Let’s get started shall we…..

Heisman Contenders:

Last year Robert Griffin III came from out of nowhere and ruined Andrew Luck quest for the Heisman. This year Matt Barkley the favorite for the award, but could history repeat itself and a new comer steal the show once again.

Matt Barkley, USC: He is coming off his best season, having thrown for 3,528 yards and 39 touchdowns. Barkley should have received an invitation last season, but was likely blacklisted because of USC's NCAA probation. The Trojans are now eligible for bowl games, and Barkley came back for his senior season for only two reasons—to win the Heisman and the 2012 BCS national championship. This is a quarterback who has arguably the most talented receiving corps of any QB in college football. He has a great shot to accomplish both this year.

Denard Robinson, Michigan: Robinson is one of the more exciting players in the country, having thrown for nearly 5,000 yards, rushed for more than 3,000 yards and scored 75 touchdowns in basically two years of work. He has generated Heisman buzz the last two seasons, but has failed to live up to those expectations. Still, he does everything for the Michigan offense, leading this team in passing yards and rushing yards the last two years. This is the last chance for Robinson, and he better come through. The Wolverines have a much more difficult schedule this time around.

Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina: Marcus Lattimore is coming off an injury that sidelined him for most of the 2011 season. Lattimore has been one of the nation's most consistent players since he stepped on the field. In 2010, Lattimore rushed for 1,197 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. In 2011, despite playing in only seven games, he rushed for 818 yards, averaging five yards a carry and scoring 11 total touchdowns. He is a workhorse for South Carolina. There aren't many teams that can hold this guy under 100 rushing yards.

Robert Woods, USC: Last season, Woods finished fifth in the country with 111 receptions, 13th with 1,292 receiving yards and fifth with 15 receiving touchdowns. He is a true No. 1 wide receiver and arguably the top player at his position entering the season.

American track star Lolo Jones has no plans to retire anytime soon, and she is hopeful for a shot at a medal at the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, according to NBC Olympics.com via the AP’s Pat Graham. Jones on her motivation to return in 2016, per the AP report: “Last night, Gail Devers called me and said she was…37 when she got her last medal.” For as brave and determined as this decision makes Jones look, there is simply no denying that she will fall short in her effort to land on the podium in the women’s hurdles four years from now. I can’t say that I have witnessed many successful 34-year-old track runners at the Games, and that’s how old Jones will be by the time Rio rolls around. It’s perfectly acceptable that she wants to go out on top and that she feels like she could have done better in 2008 and 2012, but at some point the brain has to introduce the heart to reality. If 2008 was unlucky and 2012 was unfortunate, then 2016 will be utter failure. Her two biggest threats in her specialty event, Sally Pearson and Dawn Harper, will be 29 and 32 (respectively) in 2016, meaning that even if Jones can make the U.S. Olympic track and field team and qualify for the women’s 100-meter hurdles final, she will still be a long shot for the podium. I understand that a fourth-place finish at the Olympic Games is difficult to go out on, but Jones is not your average female hurdler. She is a celebrity. Jones has plenty of sponsors to fall back on, and she could save herself the heartache of another Olympic disappointment by walking away from the sport right now. She can simply acknowledge her shortcomings on the big stage and thank the fans for their support over the years. It’s been a great ride and an awesome story with a what ifending. I get it; Lolo Jones wants to prove to the world and herself that she is an Olympic champion. But no matter how long she battles to stay relevant in the sport, Jones will always just be an Olympic celebrity.