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March 1, 2009

Oklahoma WR injured in car crash

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 1, 2009

The accident took place on Friday afternoon. Oklahoma wide receiver Corey Wilson has been critically injured in a rollover collision on Interstate 35. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the 20-year-old from Carrollton, Texas, was flown in critical condition with head and internal injuries to OU Medical Center after the crash... [Full Story]

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December 26, 2008

Rich Ellerson leaves Cal Poly to take over at Army

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 26, 2008

Three of his family members went to the US Military Academy. From ESPN- Rich Ellerson, who led Cal Poly to the FCS football playoffs this season and is considered one of the top coaches in the country at running the triple-option offense, has been picked to rebuild the Army football... [Full Story]

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December 24, 2008

Miami(Ohio) to name Mike Haywood as its next football coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 24, 2008

He had been the Fighting Irish's Offensive coordinator since 2005. From AP- Miami of Ohio named Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Haywood as its head coach on Tuesday. The hiring of Haywood brings the number of black football coaches in the Bowl Championship Subdivision to six of 119 programs. He... [Full Story]

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December 21, 2008

Hawaii reaches financial agreement with former football coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

It stems from a dispute between the University and June Jones after he left Hawaii for SMU earlier this year. From AP- Hawaii has resolved its financial dispute with former football coach June Jones over the early termination of his contract, officials said Friday. Under the agreement, the June Jones... [Full Story]

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Iowa State hires Auburn's Paul Rhoads

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2008

When's the last time two colleges took their next head coaches from one another? From ESPN- The icy roads, daunting upcoming schedule and tough conference affiliation might have scared away many potential candidates. But not Paul Rhoads. He made a head-long charge into his new job as Iowa State's new... [Full Story]

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December 17, 2008

Are you ready for some bowling?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 17, 2008

No I'm not talking about some middle aged man propelling a ball at some objects at the end of a lane, but the games that climax every college football season. Bowl season officially starts this Saturday, here are the matchups for all the college football fanatics out there. Dec 20... [Full Story]

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December 16, 2008

Penn State coach Joe Paterno given three-year extension

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 16, 2008

The coach who will turn 82 later this month, has led the Nittany Lions since 1966. From AP- Penn State coach Joe Paterno has a new three-year contract extension to go along with his new hip. The Hall of Famer and winningest coach in major college football history has agreed... [Full Story]

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UF's Meyer: Dan Mullen will coach in BCS title game

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 16, 2008

Florida will play Oklahoma for the National Championship. From ESPN- Florida football coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that offensive coordinator Dan Mullen will stay on to coach in the Bowl Championship Series title game Jan. 8 against Oklahoma, despite taking the head coaching job at Mississippi State last week. "The... [Full Story]

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December 14, 2008

Auburn to name Iowa State's Gene Chizik as football coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 14, 2008 · Comments (1)

How many times does a career 5-19 head coach get an offer elsewhere. From ESPN- Iowa State coach Gene Chizik has been hired as the next football coach at Auburn, Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a statement. A former Auburn defensive coordinator, Chizik will succeed Tommy Tuberville,... [Full Story]

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December 12, 2008

Army fires football coach Stan Brock

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2008 · Comments (1)

He had led the Black Knights for two years. From AP- Army football coach Stan Brock has been fired. Army athletic director Kevin Anderson notified Brock of the decision on Friday, six days after the Black Knights completed their season with a 34-0 loss to archrival Navy -- their seventh... [Full Story]

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December 10, 2008

Mississippi State hires Florida coordinator Dan Mullen to be head coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 10, 2008 · Comments (3)

Another dreadful college program in seek of its savoir. From ESPN- Mississippi State will introduce Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen as its next football coach on Thursday morning in Starkville. Terms of the deal are not known. "A lot of people get in this profession and when you have head... [Full Story]

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December 7, 2008

Utah State hires Utah coordinator Gary Andersen as head football coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 7, 2008

He'll take over a program that hasn't had a winning season since 1997. From AP- LOGAN, Utah -- Utah defensive coordinator Gary Andersen is leaving an unbeaten team to take over a program where wins have been scarce. Andersen was introduced Thursday as the new coach at Utah State, leaving... [Full Story]

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Navy defeats Army for the 7th straight time

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 7, 2008

The annual meeting between the two service academies was fought yesterday. With President George W. Bush in attendance, Shun White ran for 148 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead bowl-bound Navy over Army 34-0 Saturday for its seventh straight win in the storied rivalry between service academies. "We know... [Full Story]

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December 3, 2008

Notre Dame keeps coach Charlie Weis

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 3, 2008

For at least one more year. From AP- Charlie Weis will return for a fifth year as Notre Dame's football coach despite posting his second straight disappointing season. "Though this past season fell short of the expectations that all of us have for our football program, I am confident that... [Full Story]

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December 2, 2008

NM State fires head football coach Hal Mumme

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 2, 2008

He spent four years in Las Cruces. Before that Mumme was head coach at four different schools, including Kentucky. From ESPN- New Mexico State fired coach Hal Mumme on Monday after a 3-9 record overall and 1-7 in the WAC this season. New Mexico State lost the last seven games... [Full Story]

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December 1, 2008

Lane Kiffin named TN Vols head football coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 1, 2008

He finds new work two months after being fired as a NFL head coach. From AP- Lane Kiffin, the former coach of the NFL's Oakland Raiders, is the new coach of Tennessee. Kiffin becomes the school's 21st coach, but only the third in the last 32 years. His selection comes... [Full Story]

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Texas Tech QB's fingers broken in 9 places

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 1, 2008

Ouch! Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell played with two shattered fingers on his non-throwing hand Saturday in the Red Raiders' victory over Baylor. Harrell underwent four hours of surgery Sunday on the pinkie and ring fingers on his left hand, with 17 pins and two plates inserted in his hand... [Full Story]

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November 26, 2008

Yale head football Coach Jack Siedlecki retires

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

His tenure in New Haven lasted 12 years and resulted in two Ivy League championships. From AP- Yale football coach Jack Siedlecki announced he is retiring after 12 years and two Ivy League championships, but he'll be staying at the university to become assistant athletic director. Siedlecki was 70-47 and... [Full Story]

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Ball State completes perfect regular season with win over W. Michigan

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 26, 2008

Its been nine years since another Mid-American school(Marshall) had a similar season. From AP- Ball State had everything planned Tuesday night. It hand-picked the celebratory music, and fans crashed the party by waving signs and flags as they danced with players near midfield. Yes, after waiting nearly 60 years for... [Full Story]

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November 23, 2008

San Diego State fires football Coach Chuck Long

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 23, 2008

The former NFL QB didn't make it through four season in his Aztecs job. From ESPN- The Aztecs athletic department has scheduled a news conference for 4 p.m. ET Sunday, regarding an announcement about its football program, according to the school's Web site. Long had been assured of his position... [Full Story]

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November 19, 2008

White powder scare at U of Michigan Football practice

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 19, 2008

This news comes just days before the Wolverines play arch rival Ohio State. Michigan football practice was delayed nearly two hours late this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Rich Rodriguez immediately suspended practice while police and federal agents... [Full Story]

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November 12, 2008

Chair of BCS committee not on board with Obama's playoff idea

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 12, 2008

Change that you can use. If you are a college football fan. From AP- One person who won't be swayed by President-elect Barack Obama's recent call for an eight-team national college football playoff is Oregon president David Frohnmayer, chair of the BCS Presidential Oversight Committee. "We deeply respect the president-elect... [Full Story]

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October 29, 2008

Houston Cougar WR fractures leg after running into cart

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 29, 2008

2008 must be the year for fluke injuries in sports. The latest happened in Marshall's 37-23 defeat of Houston last night. Nothing seemed to go right for the Cougars. They lost tackle Josh Bell to a torn Achilles tendon then later lost freshman wide receiver Patrick Edwards after he suffered... [Full Story]

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October 14, 2008

Tommy Bowden out as Clemson coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: October 14, 2008

The son of Florida's Bobby Bowden, stepped down after 9.5 years at the school. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tommy Bowden decided he'd done all he could do for Clemson football, telling his athletic director Monday he'd step aside for the future of the program. AD Terry Don Phillips said his intent... [Full Story]

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September 20, 2008

Kansas State football player charged with child abuse

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: September 20, 2008

For shaking a newsborn baby boy. From AP- MANHATTAN, Kan. (Sept. 19) - Kansas State running back Leon Patton was accused of shaking a 2-month-old boy and charged with child abuse. He was dismissed from the team Friday. The 20-year-old junior was arrested and jailed Thursday on $30,000 bond for... [Full Story]

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