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Joe Paterno, died Sunday morning according to reports. The former Penn State coach, fired in the aftermath of the alleged sex scandal involving Jerry Sandusky, was 85 and had been undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer
There is a saying in football that defense wins championships. You won't find anyone associated with Alabama who would disagree after their 21-0 victory over LSU
Field Goals Power 'Bama Past LSU
Jeremy Shelley booted five field goals and No. 2 Alabama's defense manhandled No. 1 LSU's offense in posting a 21-0 win in the BCS title game
Joe Adams scored a spectacular 51-yard return that gave Arkansas an early lead en route to a 29-16 trouncing of Kansas State
Andrew Luck did just about everything he could but came up short in the final football game of his college career as Stanford lost to Oklahoma State, 41-38 in the Fiesta Bowl
LaMichael James and De'Anthony Thomas spearheaded an offense that racked up 621 yards in just over 24 minutes of possession in a 45-38 victory in the 91st Rose Bowl
Geno Smith's six TD passes was one of the record-setting performances as West Virginia overwhelmed Clemson 70-33 in Wednesday's Orange Bowl
The Florida Gators used a suffocating defense and special teams play to pull out a 24-17 triumph over the Ohio State Buckeyes
Case Keenum passed for 532 yards and three touchdowns as Houston swamped Penn State, 30-14, in the TicketCity Bowl in Dallas
Penn State Players Excited After Meeting with New Coach Bill O'Brien
Bill O'Brien's first and most important job as football coach at Penn State will be to win over the players he is inheriting from former coach Joe Paterno
Chris Petersen agrees to 5-year Extension
Boise State and head coach Chris Petersen have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension. Peterson will reportedly earn at least $2 million per season.
ESPN Still Contends Ohio State Violated State Public Record Laws
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III will Enter NFL Draft
Quarterback and 2011 Heisman winner Robert Griffin III will leave Baylor and declare himself eligible for the 2012 NFL Draft.
Jawan Jamison collected two rushing TDs in the second quarter, and Brandon Coleman recorded an 86 yard TD grab in the 4th quarter as Rutgers posted a 27-13 win over Iowa State in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium
Sophomore wide receiver Cody Hoffman caught three touchdown passes, including a go-ahead TD catch with just seconds left, to give the BYU Cougars a 24-21 victory over the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the 2011 Armed Forces Bowl
E. J Manuel threw 20-for-31 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and the Florida State Seminoles overcame a slow start to beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 18-14
Missouri quarterback James Franklin ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Missouri to a 41-24 victory over North Carolina in the Independence Bowl
Gator Bowl Gives Ohio State Fans in Florida Chance to Show Their Buckeye Pride
Ohio State fans in north Florida are ready to reveal their Buckeye pride and turnout to support the scarlet and grey when they take on Florida
Ohio State Football Team Banned from Postseason Play in 2012
Ohio State's football program faces a ban from postseason competition next season as punishment for violations committed under former coach Jim Tressel, according to reports
Brett Baer nailed a career-long 50-yard field goal as time ran out, lifting the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns to a 32-30 decision over the San Diego State Aztecs in the New Orleans Bowl. It marked the first bowl game for the Cajuns (9-4)
Gildan New Mexico Bowl:
Temple Kicks Off Bowl Season in Joyous Fashion
Bernard Pierce scored on Temple's first two possessions and their vaunted defense shut down Wyoming for a 37-15 victory in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl
LSU and Alabama Set for a Rematch in BCS Title Game
Top ranked LSU is going to have to take out a familiar foe for the second time this season to win another national title. LSU (13-0) beat Alabama (11-1) in overtime 9-6 in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 5 and the teams will meet again in the BCS National Championship Game Monday, January 9
Irony Bowl:
Florida Takes on Ohio State with Urban Meyer Looming
A year removed from his post in Florida, Urban Meyer's hiring to coach Ohio State sparked the TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl officials to designate mutual 6-6 teams the Gators and Buckeyes for the Jan. 2 matchup
Ohio Economy Could Benefit with Urban Meyer Hiring at Ohio State
Buckeye pride has been lacking a bit this football season, but help is on the way in the form of coach Urban Meyer. Meyer won a pair of national titles at Florida before taking a season off to spend more time with his family. Family time is over for Meyer and Ohio businesses hope for success
Southern Miss Football Coach Larry Fedora to Take Over at UNC
Southern Miss football coach Larry Fedora will take over the same post at UNC, according to a report by a major sports media outlet. Fedora will take over a program beset by NCAA investigations over academic issues under previous coach Butch Davis
Junior running back John White IV covered 115 yards on 26 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime as Utah edged Georgia Tech, 30-27 in the Sun Bowl
After getting shut out of the postseason last year, the Texas Longhorns rebounded and concluded a successful campaign by playing mistake-free football in their 21-10 win over the Cal Golden Bears. David Ash threw one TD and caught another
Austin Davis shook off tentativeness most of the tilt by making it count on the game-winning drive, a 4-yard scoring strike late in the game, and the No. 22 Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles topped the Nevada Wolf Pack 24-17 in the Hawaii Bowl at Aloha Stadium
CNN Denied Past Police Report into Sandusky Matter
CNN will not be able to get a copy of a 1998 campus police report pertaining to sexual misconduct allegations against ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, a university lawyer reportedly told the outlet
Cincinnati and Xavier Issue Suspensions Following Ugly Brawl
Cincinnati and Xavier both suspended four players Sunday for their roles in an ugly brawl that ended Saturday's game between the city rivals. The punishments include the NCAA's automatic one-game suspensions that result for ejections from fighting
Baylor QB Robert Griffin III Captures 2011 Heisman Trophy
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III captured the 2011 Heisman Trophy in a presentation in New York City Saturday. The outstanding signal-caller edged out another player at the same position, Stanford's Andrew Luck, for the honor
Southern Miss Hires Ellis Johnson as New Coach
Ellis Johnson was named the new Southern Mississippi head coach, replacing Larry Fedora who is set to leave the program for North Carolina. The Golden Eagles have recorded 18 consecutive winning seasons and 10 straight Bowl Games appearance
Sumlin Returns as New Texas A&M Head Coach
Kevin Sumlin, an assistant coach at A&M from 2001-02, is expected to make a return to College Station this time as the new head football coach of the Aggies. Sumlin, 47, has been at the helm at the University of Houston since 2008
Jim L. Mora to be Named Football Coach at UCLA
Former NFL head coach Jim L. Mora will reportedly be the next coach of the UCLA Bruins. Sources close to the situation say Mora will officially be introduced as the Bruins' head coach within the next few days
Charlie Weis Introduced as New Football Coach at Kansas
After spending the 2010 season on the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff, Charlie Weis returns to the Kansas City area for another coaching gig -- this time as the Jayhawks. Weis, 55, was introduced as Kansas' football coach
Baylor's Griffin and Stanford's Luck Headline Heisman Finalists
Baylor's Robert Griffin III appears to be the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy after finalists for the award were announced. The presentation of the 77th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy Award will take place in New York
Alabama's Trent Richardson Favorite to Take Home Heisman?
Alabama standout running back Trent Richardson and Stanford's outstanding quarterback Andrew Luck must be considered among the favorites
Ryan Tannehill went out a winner as Texas A&M posted a 33-22 victory over Northwestern in the Meineke Car Care Bowl.
The Purdue defense intercepted four passes and recovered two fumbles while Raheem Mostert returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown to power the Boilermakers to a 37-32 victory over Western Michigan in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl
Senior Kellen Moore capped his stellar collegiate career with victory No. 50, as the No. 7 Boise State Broncos smashed the Arizona State Sun Devils 56-24 in the Maaco Bowl
Penn State Assistant Mike McQueary Testifies Seeing Sandusky Molesting Boy
Penn State assistant football coach Mike McQueary testified that he saw former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky molesting a boy on campus and that he told two Penn State administrators everything that he saw
North Carolina Edges Charlotte for NCAA Men's Soccer Title
North Carolina held off the unseeded Charlotte 49ers 1-0 in Sunday's College Cup NCAA men's soccer championship game
Sandusky Posts Bail, Placed Under House Arrest; Wife States Support
Ex-Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky posted bail and was released from Centre County jail. Sandusky posted the $250,000 bail set by Senior District Judge Robert E. Scott by using $200,000 worth of equity in his home and $50,000 cash according to attorney Joseph Amendola
Big East Adds 5 New Programs Starting in 2013
With defections of some schools announced in the last few months, the rebuilding Big East conference has taken a huge step to get back on its feet and become competitive again with five new teams to be added in 2013, including football power Boise State
Illinois Names Tim Beckman New Football Coach
University of Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas announced that Tim Beckman has been named the new head football coach for the Illini. Beckman replaces Ron Zook, who was fired in late November after the Illini closed the season on a six-game losing skid after a 6-0 start
Oregon State Freshman Football Player Fred Thompson Dies
Oregon State University freshman defensive tackle Fred Thompson died early Wednesday evening in Corvallis.The 19-year-old Thompson was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where he was pronounced dead. Thompson was a true freshman from Richmond, Calif
Former Syracuse Assistant Basketball Coach Fine Won't Face New York Charges
Former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine will avoid facing charges over sex-abuse allegations brought by a pair of ex-ballboys for the program. Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick indicated he won't pursue the matter due to expired statute of limitations
New Sex Abuse Charges for Ex-Penn State Football Assistant Sandusky
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky has been ordered to jail or fitted for an electronic monitoring device if freed on $250,000 bail for the latest sex abuse charges leveled against him. Two more accusers have reportedly come forward to accuse Sandusky
Football Factories or Learning Centers?
The importance of college football is way overrated and the prominence of football on most college campuses is way out of proportion to what a university's supposed to be all about. Just look at Ohio State
Mathieu, Hilliard Spark LSU to Rout of Georgia in SEC Title Clash
Freshman running back Kenny Hilliard rushed for 72 yards with three touchdowns and the top-ranked LSU Tigers overcame a sluggish start to pummel the Georgia Bulldogs, 42-10 in Saturday's SEC Championship game
Defense, Ground Game Lead No. 3 Oklahoma State Past Rival Oklahoma
Joseph Randle and Jeremy Smith combined for 270 yards rushing and four touchdowns and the Oklahoma State defense forced five turnovers en route to a 44-10 victory over the bewildered Oklahoma Sooners
Wisconsin Wins Round Two over Michigan State; Smell Roses Again
Wisconsin won revenge and the Big Ten title by beating Michigan State 42-39 in the conference title game. Montee Ball padded his Heisman resume with four touchdowns
Austin Davis, Southern Mississippi Crush Houston's BCS Dream
Senior quarterback Austin Davis threw 17-for-33 for 279 yards and four touchdowns, guiding the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles to a shocking 49-28 win against the previously undefeated Houston Cougars in their Saturday's Conference USA championship game
Moore Leads Boise State to Rout of New Mexico
Kellen Moore threw three touchdown passes to lead No. 8 Boise State to a 45-0 victory over New Mexico on Saturday. New Mexico (1-11, 1-6) had only eight first downs and 198 yards of total offense as it lost its 22nd straight road game, the nation's longest streak
UAB Set to Name Garrick McGee New Football Coach
Alabama-Birmingham apparently has chosen Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee as its new head football coach. UAB has not made an announcement of the hiring, but Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino did as he released a statement congratulating McGee on getting the job
Oregon Romps to Pac-12 Title Game Win Over UCLA
Darron Thomas passed for three scores and LaMichael James ran for three more as Oregon routed UCLA 49-31 in a Pac-12 title that wasn't as close as the final score made it appear. UCLA (6-7, 5-4 Pac-12) was led by quarterback Kevin Prince's two touchdown passes
West Virginia Clinches Share of Big East Title, Keep BCS Bid Alive
College Hoops Teams Capitalize on NBA Void
The NBA appears to be ready to end the lockout and is targeting a Christmas Day return, but that's still a month away and college basketball programs around the country have been and will continue to take advantage of the absence of professional basketball
Texas A&M, Football Coach Mike Sherman Part Ways After 6-6 Season
Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne announced the firing of football coach Mike Sherman after the team finished the regular season 6-6. Sherman struggled to a 25-25 mark in four seasons, with just one winning campaign in all
Sex-Crime Groups Receive $1.5 Million Pledge from Penn State
Penn State University officials announced they will donate $1.5 million in bowl money to a pair of sex-crime advocacy organizations. Also, Sandusky's lawyer Joe Amendola said he has not discussed pleading guilty with Sandusky and the 67-year-old maintains his innocence
Ohio State Freshman QB Braxton Miller Shines on Big Stage
Braxton Miller had an exceptional game at quarterback for Ohio State in his head-on battle with Michigan signal-caller Denard Robinson. But Miller showed he's only human, and also a freshman, overthrowing three receivers who were open for possible scores
New Sandusky Accuser Alleges Sex Abuse from Ex-Penn State Assistant
A lawsuit filed by a new accuser is alleging that former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused him as a boy over 100 times, and threatened to harm his family if he spoke up about it at the time
Mike Leach to Take Over as Washington State Football Coach
Mike Leach has struck a five-year deal to take over as football coach at Washington State. Leach enjoyed success previously at Texas Tech, winning 84 games in nine years, but also endured controversy for having a player allegedly sit out a concussion in a construction closet
Urban Meyer Takes Over Ohio State Saying All the Right Things
Urban Meyer inked a lucrative contract to take over as head coach of the Ohio State football program but it's not the only contract he will have to honor as he leads the Buckeyes. Meyer pulled out a piece of pink paper during his press conference and it was a contract to his kids
UCLA Dismisses Football Coach Neuheisel
Rick Neuheisel is out as UCLA's football coach after guiding the program to a 21-28 record over four years. The Bruins suffered routs at the hands of rival Southern Cal and Arizona this season and are just 6-6, 5-4 in Pac-12 play. They also had an embarrassing bench-clearing brawl vs. the 'Cats
Turner Gill Out as Football Coach at Kansas
Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger announced that Turner Gill has been relieved of his duties as head football coach of the Jayhawks. Zenger informed Gill of his decision and said a national search for Gill's successor will begin immediately
Ron Zook Dismissed as Football Coach at Illinois
The University of Illinois dismissed football coach Ron Zook, according to an announcement from athletic director Mike Thomas. The Illini started the season 6-0, but lost their last six games to fall to 6-6 on the season though the team may still qualify for a bowl game
Syracuse Assistant Basketball Coach Fine Fired Amid Child Molestation Allegations
Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has been fired amid the child molestation allegations that continue to swirl around him. Fine continues to deny the allegations of the two former ball boys, now adults, even as another accuser has come into the picture
Case Against Syracuse Assistant Bernie Fine Takes Twist with Phone Call Revelation
The case against Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine keeps building and building. A taped phone call and a third accuser put the long-time Jim Boeheim assistant under more scrutiny
With Help of Luck, Stanford Downs Notre Dame
The Cardinal remained in the conversation for a BCS at-large bid thanks to Andrew Luck, whose career night helped the fourth-ranked Stanford claim a 28-14 decision over the No. 22 Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday at Stanford Stadium. Luck threw four touchdown passes
Alabama Makes Case For BCS Title Game Spot With Rout of Auburn
A.J. McCarron threw three touchdown passes and Trent Richardson ran for 203 yards to lead No. 2 Alabama to a 42-14 victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl Saturday afternoon. McCarron threw all three of his scoring strikes in the first half as Alabama opened up a 24-7 lead at the break
Urban Sprawl: Ohio State Falls to Michigan
Rumors Spread About Meyer Taking Over
Luke Fickell and his Ohio State football players wanted to talk about the game after the Buckeyes narrowly lost 40-34 to No. 17 Michigan Saturday. But OSU's interim coach and his players couldn't avoid questions about the rumors of Urban Meyer taking over the program
Denard Robinson Steers Michigan to Victory Over Ohio State
Denard Robinson passed for three touchdowns and ran for two more to lead No. 17 Michigan to a 40-34 win over Ohio State. Braxton Miller threw for two touchdown passes and ran for another to lead Ohio State to a 24-23 halftime lead
Bernie Fine Probe Accelerated; Authorities Search Syracuse Assistant's Home
Investigators from various agencies, including officers from the U.S. Secret Service, searched the house of Bernie Fine as part of the investigation of sexual abuse allegations against the Syracuse University associate men's basketball coach
Tyrann Mathieu Punt Return Sparks LSU Past Arkansas
Sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu scored on a 92-yard punt return to ignite the top-ranked LSU Tigers past the upset-minded Arkansas Razorbacks, 41-17
Houston Blows Out Tulsa To Keep BCS Dream Alive
Case Keenum threw five touchdowns to lead No. 7 Houston to a 48-16 victory over Tulsa Friday to cap a perfect regular season
Rex Burkhead ran for 160 yards and a touchdown on a school-record 38 carries as the No. 21 Nebraska Cornhuskers crushed the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 20-7 romp. The Huskers outgained Iowa 385-270 in yardage and forced two turnovers
Freshman Linebacker Hayes Pullard Coming Up Big for USC
Apart from Matt Barkley, the defense and special teams also came up big in the No. 18 Southern Cal Trojans' thrilling victory over the fourth-ranked Oregon Ducks 38-35 Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Frosh linebacker Hayes Pullard was among those who stepped up for the stellar Trojans defense
Big East Can't Lure BYU Football Into Fold
The Big East's expansion plan to go west will continue but without Brigham Young after the Cougars indicated they will not join the rebuilding conference. According to multiple reports, BYU, refused to give up its television rights for its home football games, creating a stumbling block
Arizona Hires Rich Rodriguez as New Football Coach
The University of Arizona has tabbed Rich Rodriguez as its next head football coach and are hoping he can breathe life into the struggling Wildcats program. Athletic director Greg Byrne essentially made the announcement when he posted on his Twitter account
Purdue Football Looks to Regroup After Hangover Loss
Purdue's bowl eligibility comes down to Saturday's game against rival Indiana. But, the Boilermakers are kicking themselves for letting an opportunity to wrap up a bid to the postseason slip by in a loss to Iowa
Like Father, Like Son: Tim Hardaway Jr. Gets Job Done at Michigan
Tim Hardaway Jr. realizes plenty is expected of him as a college basketball player merely by the name he has. So far, the Michigan basketball standout has delivered. Hardaway totaled 27 points in his first two games for the Wolverines
Michigan Enters Showdown With Ohio State Looking for 10th Win
Penn State: Sanducky Sex Scandal
Sandusky: One Man's Actions and The Incalculable Damage Done
Imagine you were one of them. Imagine you were 10 years old. Imagine he led you. Imagine the setting. Imagine the disbelief. Imagine the shame. Imagine going home
Sandusky's Bail Could Be Revoked, Could Be Jailed
Too Late But Penn State Finally Did the Right Thing
Scandal Culture Snagged Paterno
Paterno Facing Possible Civil Suit, Criminal Charges
Paterno Wants to Talk About Penn State Scandal
Penn State Officials Step Down Ahead of Arraignment on Perjury Charges
'Right to Riot' Cemented in Campus Culture
Key Files Missing From Jerry Sandusky's Charity
McQueary's Story Adds Twist To Penn State Scandal
Top Official Unconditionally Backs Embattled AD Amidst Shocking Allegations
Nebraska Holds Off Penn State on Emotional Day at Beaver Stadium
Penn State Coach Mike McQueary Says He Stopped Alleged Sandusky Assault
Sandusky Denies He's a Pedophile in TV Interview
Big Ten Takes Paterno's Name Off Championship Trophy
Penn State Assistant Mike Mcqueary Won't Coach, Attend Game Vs. Nebraska
Penn State Fires Coach Paterno, Effective Immediately
President Spanier Also Dismissed
Free the College Football Market
The burlesque show that is college football has gone about as far as it can go. Each fall it arrives clothed in garments of academic integrity (the players are scholar-athletes, don't you know) only to peel them off one at a time as the year goes on
Upset Saturday in College Football:
OK State, Oregon, Oklahoma, Clemson Fall
Jeff Woody's four-yard touchdown dash in the second overtime lifted the Iowa State Cyclones to a stunning 37-31 win over the No. 2 Oklahoma State Cowboys. It was just one of four upsets among top 10 teams, as No. 4 Oregon, No. 5 Oklahoma and No. 7 Clemson also fell
LSU Gains Inside Track to BCS Title Game, Tops Alabama in OT
Outstanding defense was key for what was billed as the 'Game of the Century', and the top-ranked LSU Tigers took advantage of Alabama's shaky kicking game to top the No. 2 Crimson Tide in a thrilling 9-6 overtime win Saturday night at Bryant-Denny Stadium
Columbia University Marching Band Banned From Final Game of Season, Given Reprieve
Columbia University Marching Band was barred from final game of the season for poking fun at the football team. In a late reversal, the band was given permission to be at the season finale
With the college basketball season just around the corner, we size up the country's top 25 teams by where they finished last season -- and where they're expected to go this year
Academic Woes Could Cause UConn Men's Basketball to Miss NCAA Tournament
The UConn men's basketball team will have a chance to defend its national title on the court in the 'regular' season but its performance in the classroom might take it out of the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament. The NCAA adopted rules changes that would keep the Huskies out of the tournament in 2013
NCAA Hoops Coaches Allowed Unlimited Calls and Texts to Juniors And Seniors
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors was extremely busyat its meeting. Among several new rules and changes to procedures adopted, the board approved regulations that will allow coaches to send text messages to recruits
Alas, March Madness is over. Well, that is, unless you ...
NCAA Men's Basketball Graduation Rate Disparity Between Races Grows
While college basketball players graduate at a higher rate than nonathletes, the NAACP and the Department of Education argue that universities are leaving some of their student-athletes behind. Their concern arises from the expanding fissure between graduation rates of white and African-American college basketball players.
NCAA March Madness & Diploma Sadness
We often sell our young people short when we judge their academic potential. They respond to our low expectations with low achievement, especially in the entertainment industry known as college sports.
NCAA Should Bar Low Graduation Rate Schools From March Madness
March Madness showcases the best of college sports -- rabid fan bases, historic rivalries, and a format that puts small rural colleges on par with big state powerhouses. But beneath the glam and glitz lies a problem the NCAA would rather leave unnoticed: the dismal classroom performance of its student athletes. It's time the NCAA acknowledged that problem
NCAA Should Admit Its March Madness Players Are Professionals
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the continuing contradiction between playing big-time college basketball and football and getting an education. Duncan proposed restoring freshman ineligibility and disqualifying from postseason competition teams with a graduation rate of less than 40 percent.
Should College Football Abandon the BCS
Hancock made no attempt to address Barton's primary concern -- the fundamental unfairness of the BCS system. Fans love college football and will watch it no matter how much the NCAA screws it up. The money rolls in, the schools in the club split it up, and occasionally they toss a bone to an outsider. Here is a case where government intervention may be the only way to seek a remedy
BCS: College Football's Biggest Problem
The principal goal of the BCS is not and never was to fairly determine a national champion. It was designed to maximize revenue for its members while limiting true competition. That makes it a cartel. If you ask me, they can still call it the BCS -- just change the words to Bowl Cartel Series.
College Football Playoff Would Increase Problems
Should there be four teams? Eight? Sixteen? Wherever a line is drawn, excluded teams will inevitably start clamoring to enlarge the playoffs. That's exactly what has happened with the NCAA basketball, March Madness has grown from eight teams to 65 teams and now is under pressure to expand to 96.
Bowl Games Aren't Cash Cows They're Made Out to Be
Turns out some schools lose boatloads of money during bowl season. The biggest loss of money comes when schools purchase tickets in bulk for an upcoming bowl, only to find limited fan interest in attending
It's BCS bowl time for "Student-athletes"
For many of the student-athletes on the 68 teams playing in bowl games this year, the middle of December is a time for studying, writing papers, taking exams, and more studying. And despite what gets covered in the media, there are actually scores of big-time college football players who are making big splashes in the classrooms at their universities.
Mixed Emotions at Texas Christian, Boise State, Cincinnati
Death, taxes, and anti-BCS rhetoric: Those are the things we've come to expect in life. Three undefeated teams -- Texas Christian University, Boise State University, and the University of Cincinnati -- will not have a shot at the national title.
Wofford Terriers Coach Mike Ayers Helps His Players Win On and Off the Field
UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams: Be Led By Your Dreams
Report Says Current Costs Make College Sports 'Unsustainable'