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Buckeye nation undergoing Urban renewal
The Ohio State University football program has had quite a year, and it has absolutely nothing to do with any success, or lack thereof, the team had on the field of play. This time last year, under the direction of the highly-successful, yet somewhat controversial Jim Tressel, the Buckeyes began to fall apart at the seams as the NCAA launched
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Detmer, Johnson, Fulmer among college HOF class
Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer of BYU and national championship coaches Jimmy Johnson and Phillip Fulmer highlight the 2012 class for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. A total of 14 players and three coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly I-A) were selected for enshrinement. Induction ceremonies are set for December 4 in New York. Joining Detmer
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Worried about the WAC
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It wasn't that long ago that the Western Athletic Conference was making noise on the football field, with seldom-seen programs like Boise State, Fresno State, Hawaii and Nevada all clamoring for national attention. The Broncos have had one of the best records since joining the Football Bowl Subdivision of any team in the country, regardless
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Rutgers' LeGrand signs with Bucs, continues long road back
For former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, making it to the NFL was always his dream. He had a productive career for the Scarlet Knights, playing in 31 games and recording 60 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries, and with strides in his junior and senior seasons, that dream had the potential to become a
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On Campus: The Luck of this year's QB draw
The 2011 college football season finished with a pair of prolific passers sitting atop the NFL's list of future stars. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III went first and second, respectively, in the recent draft after solidifying themselves as "can't miss" prospects. In addition to Luck and Griffin, other college signal-callers found themselves drafted, including Ryan Tannehill, Brandon Weeden, Russell
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The Luck of this year's QB draw
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The 2011 college football season finished with a pair of prolific passers sitting atop the NFL's list of future stars. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III went first and second, respectively, in the recent draft after solidifying themselves as "can't miss" prospects and cornerstones of their NFL teams for the next decade or so. In
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Notre Dame quarterback Rees arrested
Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees and linebacker Carlo Calabrese were arrested early Thursday morning. The South Bend Tribune cited St. Joseph County police as saying Rees was arrested for public intoxication, resisting law enforcement, minor consumption and battery to law enforcement. Calabrese was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and was released on $150 bond. Rees, who will turn 20
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Good luck finding a new quarterback
When the Indianapolis Colts selected Andrew Luck with the number one pick in last week's NFL Draft, it was no doubt a proud moment for Stanford. His presence helped catapult the Cardinal from an afterthought in the Pac-12 to a national powerhouse, and after leading the team to back-to-back BCS Bowl berths and tossing 82 touchdowns in his illustrious career,
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Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences extend with GoDaddy.com Bowl
Mobile, AL (Sports Network) - The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt Conference announced on Monday that both leagues have extended their contracts with the annual GoDaddy.com bowl game. Originally known as the Mobile Alabama Bowl from 1999-2000 then as the GMAC Bowl from 2000-10, the bowl received its current name on October 18, 2010. The last game saw Northern Illinois
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BCS to consider four-team playoff
The BCS will begin considering a four-team playoff. Conference commissioners and the Notre Dame athletic director have been meeting this week in Florida to discuss changes to the current system of crowning a champion in the Football Bowl Subdivision. On Thursday, a statement was issued detailing their talks and what could be presented. "As part of our deliberations, we have