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December 5, 2007

Bowden Stays at Clemson

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 5, 2007

This one kind of surprised me. CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson coach Tommy Bowden agreed to a contract extension Tuesday amid reports he was talking with Arkansas about its coaching vacancy. "I'm very pleased with the contract extension agreement that we reached," Bowden said in a university release. Bowden was... [Full Story]

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Reports say Florida State will annonce Jimbo Fisher as Bobby Bowden's successor

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 5, 2007

Bobby Bowden has been Seminole head football coach for thirty-two seasons. From the Sun-Sentinel- Florida State University is close to announcing an agreement that would name offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher the successor to legendary coach Bobby Bowden, a source close to the situation confirmed this morning. FSU spokesperson Frank Murphy... [Full Story]

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December 1, 2007

Virginia Tech Wins Ugly

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 1, 2007 · Comments (1)

If you are a high school kicker looking for a scholarship, just call Boston College. When you go in at half-time with 130 more total yards, 7 more 1st downs than your opponent and a Heisman hopeful quarterback that has almost 200 yards and no interceptions; you should feel pretty... [Full Story]

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October 17, 2006

Saturday Night Fight

Posted by · Published: October 17, 2006 · Comments (7)

Why didn't anyone tell me that fight night had been moved to Saturday? I was watching "Sports Center" Saturday night and saw the highlights of a gruesome fight. Not in the boxing ring, mind you, but on the college gridiron. With nine minutes left in the third quarter of... [Full Story]

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July 1, 2004

Hey Hurricanes! Hokies, Hi!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: July 1, 2004

The ACC welcomes The University of Miami and Virginia Tech into the conference today. The much debated conference expansion is now official, with the conference now having eleven teams. Next summer, Boston College will also join, bringing the number to twelve. I haven't written much about the expansion here, mostly... [Full Story]

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June 9, 2004

There's No "D" In UNC

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: June 9, 2004

North Carolina football coach John Bunting says that this year's defense will be better than last year's. Ya think? I would hope so, because they really couldn't get much worse. They were one of the worst squads in the nation last year, giving up 500 yards and 38 points per... [Full Story]

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May 14, 2004

ACC Arms Race

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 14, 2004

It seems my article on the rising costs and pressures of recruiting was pretty timely. I even picked the right coach to quote. In an article today, Clemson's Tommy Bowden goes off on the growing "arms race" in ACC football recruiting. He doesn't propose slowing things down; he complains that... [Full Story]

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May 13, 2004

ACC reviews recruiting

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 13, 2004

The ACC is reviewing football recruiting rules in the expectation that the NCAA is going to tighten its rules. Wisely, the ACC wants to get in and draw some of their own lines before the NCAA steps in. The ACC has always tried to hold higher standards than the NCAA... [Full Story]

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May 7, 2004

Selling State

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: May 7, 2004

The job that Chuck Amato has done in four years as NC State's football coach is amazing. When he arrived in 2000, State fans were desperate for some success from their sports teams. Any success. State has always been a basketball school (more on that in a bit), but their... [Full Story]

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April 27, 2004

Rolling Rivers

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: April 27, 2004

Unlike every other sports-related writer, I didn't see fit to put out my own mock NFL draft. It just seemed a pointless exercise. Sort of like artificial sport. Journalistic onanism. I think more people were interested in guessing who teams would pick than in the results of the actual picks.... [Full Story]

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January 6, 2004

Clemson Juniors to Enter Draft

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

Clemson junior defensive tackle Donnell Washington and junior wide receiver Derrick Hamilton are reportedly entering the NFL draft.... [Full Story]

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December 1, 2003

Bobby Ross to Duke?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 1, 2003

Reports indicate that Bobby Ross, now 66, is a contender for the head coaching job at Duke. Interim coach Ted Roof is also strongly being considered because of his record after taking over mid-season from the deposed Carl Franks. Other names mentioned include Norm Chow from Southern California, Hue Jackson... [Full Story]

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Bowden Named ACC Coach of the Year

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 1, 2003

According to TigerIllustrated.com, Tommy Bowden will be named ACC Coach of the Year. The report indicates that Ralph Friedgen finished second in the voting. The official ACC website confirms the report.... [Full Story]

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November 21, 2003

Bowden's Job Secure?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 21, 2003

Duane Rankin of the Greenville News reports on a Florida Times-Union article that seems to shed some light on the coaching situation at Clemson. The article in the Jacksonville newspaper discusses Tommy Bowden's job situation in light of Tuesday's weekly news conference and a statement later released by Athletic Director... [Full Story]

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November 19, 2003

Statement on Bowden

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2003

On Tuesday, Clemson Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips issued the below statement on Coach Tommy Bowden. "As I have stated previously, Coach Tommy Bowden and I will sit down at the end of the season to discuss the Clemson football program. The fact that I have not issued a statement... [Full Story]

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October 26, 2003

Clemson 36, UNC 28

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 26, 2003

Clemson bounced back with a win this week despite still being handicapped by injuries. Airese Currie played but Yusef Kelly was still out. Clemson QB Charlie Whitehurst was 18 for 34 for 309 yards through the air. Receiving leaders for the Tigers included Derrick Hamilton (3-102), Currie (4-87), Duane Coleman... [Full Story]

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October 19, 2003

Duke Fires Football Coach

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 19, 2003

Duke University Athletic Director Joe Alleva announced today that Carl Franks has been fired. Franks had an overall record of 7-45 at Duke with this being his fifth season. Defensive Coordinator Ted Roof will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season. Duke is 2-5 this year, but... [Full Story]

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October 12, 2003

Boston College Accepts ACC Invitation

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 12, 2003

President William P. Leahy, S.J., formally accepted the invitation to join the ACC this afternoon. Earlier reports indicated that it would probably be 2005 before the Eagles begin league play but that next year had not been ruled out.... [Full Story]

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Clemson Player Breaks Leg During Entrance

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 12, 2003

In case you didn't know it, Clemson enters the field by running down the hill on one end of the stadium. Today, Clemson WR and holder Gene Pate broke both his fibula and tibia while running down the hill. His leg was apparently weakened by a preseason injury.... [Full Story]

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October 2, 2003

New ACC Scheduling

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: October 2, 2003

The ACC had made changes to each team's in-conference schedule to work Miami and Virginia Tech into league play for next season. Wake Forest, North Carolina State, Virginia and North Carolina will have to play FSU, Miami and Virginia Tech With just 11 teams in the conference and no championship... [Full Story]

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September 27, 2003

Schaub Likely To Play for UVA

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 27, 2003

Virginia QB Matt Schaub is expected to return to the field today against Wake Forest following a shoulder injury in the season opener. Virginia Coach Al Groh hasn't decided yet whether to start Schaub or Marques Hagans.... [Full Story]

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September 22, 2003

Rix Fined for Parking in Handicapped Parking Space

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 22, 2003 · Comments (1)

Chris Rix was seen leaving his SUV in a handicapped space with an unauthorized sticker last week on campus at FSU. Other students confronted him as he walked away and left a note on the windshield before calling police - who put a Denver boot on his vehicle. Head Coach... [Full Story]

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September 21, 2003

Clemson Wrecks Georgia Tech 39-3

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 21, 2003

Clemson wore purple jerseys for the first time since the 1992 Citrus Bowl and dominated Georgia Tech from the opening kickoff tonight in Atlanta. The 39-3 win was the largest margin of victory for Clemson over the Yellow Jackets since a 55-0 win in 1903. A strong defense and an... [Full Story]

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September 14, 2003

Clemson Center Still Vomits In Games

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 14, 2003

Clemson Center Tommy Sharpe has continued to vomit during games. It cost Clemson a fumble in their season-opening loss to Georgia on August 30.... [Full Story]

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September 13, 2003

Wake Forest Loses to Purdue

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 13, 2003

Purdue gave #21 Wake Forest its first loss of the season today in Winston-Salem. Purdue won by a final score of 16-10. Wake Forest will likely drop from the Top 25 after appearing the first time since 1992 following their defeat of N.C. State.... [Full Story]

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