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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Baylor QB Petty leaves with bruised back
Quarterback Bryce Petty left the Baylor's season-opening game with SMU at halftime after suffering a "bruise to his lower back" during the first half, according to Baylor officials. From ESPN.com - College Football - Baylor QB Petty leaves with bruised back
Baylor unveils RG III statue at new stadium
Baylor unveiled a bronze statue of Robert Griffin III before the Bears played their first game at McLane Stadium. From ESPN.com - College Football - Baylor unveils RG III statue at new stadium
Tennessee's young team proves to be better than expected
Tennessee was the youngest team in the country this season, but it didn’t look like it in its season opener against Utah State.
The Vols jumped out to a 14-0 lead and never looked back trouncing the Aggies 38-7.
It was a result no one who wasn’t a Tennessee fan saw coming. Utah State was returning a veteran quarterback and a strong defense while more than half of Tennessee’s roster was new. But coach Butch Jones' recruiting appeared to pay off as Tennessee was faster, more efficient and even coached better than their Utah State counterparts.
The way Tennessee played in its season opener makes the Sept. 13 contest against Oklahoma far more intriguing than it was even a day ago. Oklahoma had its way with Louisiana Tech 48-16 on Saturday.
The Vols have to get past Arkansas State next weekend and Oklahoma has Tulsa, but that Sept. 13 contest, if both teams stay undefeated, could have some meaning later in the season, especially for Oklahoma, which might need a quality win to offset the fact that the Big 12 doesn’t play a conference championship game.
But Tennessee is no longer a gimme and this game might have raised expectations for the Vols. Jones’ team looked ready to compete and appeared to be — albeit against a Mountain West team — a better squad than it was during his first season.
We’ll see if that’s the case as the year treks on the opponents get more difficult.
For more Tennessee news, visit VolQuest.com.
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NFL All-Pro CB Patrick Peterson requests a selfie with coach Les Miles following LSU win (Video)
After LSU’s exciting comeback win against Wisconsin on Saturday, former LSU cornerback — and NFL All-Pro — found coach Les Miles on the sideline and requested a selfie.
Me and the Hatter after a big win. #geauxtigers http://ift.tt/1nO4NOp
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) August 31, 2014 Peterson, a three-time Pro Bowlers for the Arizona Cardinals, went photo happy after the game snapping photos with LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson and safety Jalen Mills as well.
Great TEAM victory for #LSU tonight! Throwing up the L's with @RealPeterson21 !! #GeauxTigers #ForeverLSU http://ift.tt/1u53LCw
— Frank Wilson (@LSUCoachWilson) August 31, 2014
Me and Yung @Jmills_LSU after the big game. http://ift.tt/1u53LCC
— Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) August 31, 2014 Wonder whether Peterson would have been requesting postgame photos had LSU not scored 21 unanswered points to win 28-24?
For more LSU news, visit TigerBait.com.
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20 Topless Kate Upton Pics That Didn’t Get Leaked Anywhere [PHOTOS]
Show a little respect and check out some official Kate Upton nudity--and some official topless turns by Jennifer Lawrence, too.... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - 20 Topless Kate Upton Pics That Didn’t Get Leaked Anywhere [PHOTOS]
The 'Baylor Line' makes its inaugural appearance at McLane Stadium
Baylor might have a new stadium, but the traditions from it old home remained intact. Included in those traditions was the “Baylor Line” where members of the Line get to run down the opposite tunnel from the players and onto the field.
Here's a little more information from the Baylor website:
Prior to each home football game, the Line gathers at one end of Floyd Casey Stadium and, led by the cheers of alumni and fans, runs onto the field and creates an enormous human tunnel to welcome the football team to Floyd Casey Stadium. After each player and coach has entered the stadium, The Line takes their seats in an exclusive Baylor Line section behind the opponent’s bench to cheer on the Bears to victory.
As you can imagine, this can sometimes get a little dicey as it did for the poor students who were trampled on the right side of the video. Still, if you can manage to keep your feet and avoid injury, this is a pretty cool tradition, especially to christen a new stadium.
For more Baylor news, visit SicEmSports.com.
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The World Is Over: Nude Photos of Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence
Say it ain't so! According to reports from Jezebel, a hacker has gotten nude photos from the phones of multiple celebrities. He posted them all to 4chan, cesspool of the internet. And the internet exploded. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The World Is Over: Nude Photos of Kate Upton and Jennifer Lawrence
North Carolina State shows off black jerseys for Old Dominion game
North Carolina State is riffing off AC/DC for its next game.
The Wolfpack are wearing black uniforms September 6 against Old Dominion. And if you didn't already guess what the AC/DC reference is, it's Pack in Black. (The video above has AC/DC as the soundtrack.)
The school showed off the uniforms to the players on Sunday. We're going to call it a subdued excitement. There are some whoops, but not the sheer pandemonium we've seen before with uniform unveilings.
As for the uniforms themselves, it looks like a wolf has attacked each player's shoulders and they are playing with severe wounds. The wolves should be attacking the opposing team.
#PackinBlack jerseys will be available for purchase at a later date @adidas http://ift.tt/1nheEMN
— NC State Football (@PackFootball) August 31, 2014 The helmets look good though. We're a sucker for black helmets, and the patterning is a cool and subdued.
NC State had to come back and beat Georgia Southern 24-23 in the first game of the season Saturday.
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South Carolina RB Davis doubtful vs. ECU
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said 1,000-yard rusher Mike Davis was "sort of doubtful" to play against East Carolina this week because of bruised ribs. From ESPN.com - College Football - South Carolina RB Davis doubtful vs. ECU
“Full House” Might Be Revived Because Nostalgia
So far John Stamos, who plays hunky Uncle Jesse, and Bob Saget have signed on for the project. Apparently the entire revival was actually John Stamos' idea, which is really not at all surprising. The original writer and producer from the series have also agreed to spearhead the project. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - “Full House” Might Be Revived Because Nostalgia
Spurrier: RB Davis 'doubtful' for East Carolina
Spurrier: RB Davis 'doubtful' for East Carolina From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Spurrier: RB Davis 'doubtful' for East Carolina
Is Your College One of the Nation’s Greenest and Should You Care?
There’s been a renewed interest in making buildings and campuses more environmentally friendly or “green” as the hip people like to call it. If you... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Is Your College One of the Nation’s Greenest and Should You Care?
Finish Your Summer with “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood [CC Book Club]
Come talk with us about the dystopian fantasy novel, "Oryx and Crake." And join us again in September as we read "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Finish Your Summer with “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood [CC Book Club]
The Top 40 Sexiest Instagram Pics of the Week [August 25th - 30th]
Does anybody remember back to when Instagram was down for a day last week? Yeah, that was tragic–but it didn’t stop us from compiling a... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - The Top 40 Sexiest Instagram Pics of the Week [August 25th - 30th]
Miley Cryus’ VMA Date
Jesse Helt, 22, pled guilty to misdemeanor criminal mischief and criminal trespass after getting caught breaking into the home of an Oregon man who he believed sold him bad pot. He was then sentenced to 30 days of jail and probation. The arrest warrant was issued after Helt violated his probation. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Miley Cryus’ VMA Date
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Badgers lineman carted off, taken to hospital
Wisconsin defensive end Konrad Zagzebski was carted off the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons during the No. 14 Badgers' opener against No. 13 LSU on Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - Badgers lineman carted off, taken to hospital
Gurley, Dawgs run wild in 2nd, rout Clemson
Todd Gurley ran for 198 yards and three TDs, returned a kickoff 100 yards for another score, and No. 12 Georgia routed No. 16 Clemson, 45-21. From ESPN.com - College Football - Gurley, Dawgs run wild in 2nd, rout Clemson
Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson
Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson
Half and half: Auburn passes test with 2 QBs
Jeremy Johnson passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, and Nick Marshall returned from suspension with a 19-yard scoring run to lift No. 6 Auburn to a 45-21 win over Arkansas. From ESPN.com - College Football - Half and half: Auburn passes test with 2 QBs
Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson
Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Gurley (4 TDs) powers Georgia past Clemson
Marshall leads No. 6 Auburn in rout of Arkansas
Marshall leads No. 6 Auburn in rout of Arkansas From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Marshall leads No. 6 Auburn in rout of Arkansas
Oklahoma LB Evans ejected for targeting
Oklahoma inside linebacker Jordan Evans was ejected from Saturday night's game against Louisiana Tech for targeting. From ESPN.com - College Football - Oklahoma LB Evans ejected for targeting
No. 11 Stanford rolls UC Davis
No. 11 Stanford rolls UC Davis From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 11 Stanford rolls UC Davis
Do-it-all Montgomery, Stanford pitch shutout
Ty Montgomery returned his first career punt for a touchdown and caught five passes for 77 yards and another score as No. 11 Stanford shut out UC Davis 45-0. From ESPN.com - College Football - Do-it-all Montgomery, Stanford pitch shutout
Cal gets first FBS win since 2012 on the road against Northwestern
Cal has matched last season's win total. And even if the Golden Bears lose every game the rest of the season and have consecutive 1-11 seasons, 2014 is already better than 2013 because of that lone win.
The Golden Bears' 31-24 win over Northwestern Saturday was the first time Cal beat an FBS-level team since topping Washington State on Oct. 13, 2012. Yes, almost two years, and coincidentally, the same day that Georgia State last won a game before winning on Wednesday night against Abilene Christian.
Last season, Cal's only win came against FCS Portland State. And it was by seven. Of its 11 losses, one was against Northwestern, who beat Cal 44-30.
It wasn't even close to that on Saturday. Cal stormed out to an early lead thanks to two touchdown passes by sophomore Jared Goff. Goff, who was Cal's primary QB last season as a freshman, completed 21-34 and finished with 281 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.
Northwestern, meanwhile, looked much more like the team that finished 2013 on a seven-game losing streak before beating Illinois in the season finale than the team that started last year 4-0.
QB Trevor Siemien, now without the shadow of Kain Colter, both on the field at quarterback and off the field with a union movement, was inefficient, only completing 23 of his 43 passes. The loss of Venric Mark, the potential sixth-year senior star at running back, was evident. Justin Jackson had eight carries for 40 yards and Treyvon Green had 13 carries for 37 yards.
The highlight of Northwestern's day was a trick play for a TD. But it only cut the deficit to 31-21. After a fourth quarter field goal to make Cal's lead seven, Northwestern's potential game-winning drive went flat.
The victory could also be the start of a two-game winning streak for Cal. Next week, the Golden Bears play Sacramento State, another FCS school. A 2-0 Cal is incredibly possible.
However, we won't get ahead of ourselves. Cal has five ranked teams on its schedule, plus games at Arizona, Washington State and at home against BYU. Bowl aspirations seem unlikely. But this is a good start for coach Sonny Dykes' second season and a sign that a turnaround is possible.
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Sims stays in as No. 2 Alabama tops WVU
Blake Sims was good enough to finish his first start at quarterback for Alabama, getting plenty of help from Amari Cooper, T.J. Yeldon and Derrick Henry, and the second-ranked Crimson Tide held off West Virginia 33-23 Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - Sims stays in as No. 2 Alabama tops WVU
Gurley's 100-Yard Kickoff Return For TD
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Football - Gurley's 100-Yard Kickoff Return For TD
2Q CLEM D. Watson pass,to C. Peake for 30 yds for a TD, (A. Lakip KICK)
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Football - 2Q CLEM D. Watson pass,to C. Peake for 30 yds for a TD, (A. Lakip KICK)
Golson returns, leads Notre Dame rout of Rice
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Sims, No. 2 Alabama overcome West Virginia
Sims, No. 2 Alabama overcome West Virginia From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Sims, No. 2 Alabama overcome West Virginia
Golston returns, has hand in 5 TDs as Irish roll
Golson leads No. 17 Irish to 48-17 win over Rice From ESPN.com - College Football - Golston returns, has hand in 5 TDs as Irish roll
Noles suspend Casher for academic issue
No. 1 Florida State has suspended defensive end/linebacker Chris Casher for the Seminoles' opener against Oklahoma State. From ESPN.com - College Football - Noles suspend Casher for academic issue
Northwestern runs a throw-back pass for a touchdown (GIF)
Northwestern’s offense hasn’t exactly been lighting it up against Cal on Saturday, but it did have this gem of a trick play to get itself back in the game.
After an interception by senior linebacker Colin Ellis put the Wildcats on the 17-yard line, quarterback Trevor Simien threw a screen pass to Jayme Taylor who threw it back to Simien. Simien, not known for his running ability or athleticism, somehow made a defensive back bite on his one and only move and then stretched out for the touchdown.
There’s no doubt that DB will be hearing about that play all season.
The entertaining and painfully slow-developing play cut Cal’s lead to 31-21 late in the third quarter.
For more Northwestern news, visit WildcatReport.com.
For more Cal news, visit GoldenBearReport.com.
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Nebraska WR Jordan Westerkamp makes insane behind-the-back catch (Video)
It didn’t take long for Tavaun Smith’s awesome catch from earlier Saturday afternoon to get one-upped.
Nebraska wideout Jordan Westerkamp, known for catching the game-winning Hail Mary pass in the Huskers’ win over Northwestern last season, somehow managed to haul in a Tommy Armstrong BEHIND HIS BACK during the third quarter against Florida Atlantic.
That’s right – behind his back. You have to see it to believe it.
I’ve really never seen anything like it. FAU defensive back Christian Milstead actually made a great play to dive and tip Armstrong’s pass, but Westerkamp somehow had the concentration to corral the ball behind his back while getting both feet in bounds.
The catch was part of a great day for Westerkamp. The redshirt sophomore has caught seven passes for 125 yards and a touchdown while the Huskers maintain a big lead in the fourth quarter.
The best catch of the 2014 college football season may have come in week one because Westerkamp’s play is going to be hard to beat.
For more Nebraska news, visit HuskerOnline.com.
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Gators suspend 3 players for opener vs. Idaho
Florida coach Will Muschamp suspended three players, including one starter, prior to the Gators' opener against Idaho on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - Gators suspend 3 players for opener vs. Idaho
San Diego State to wear helmet decal to honor Tony Gwynn (Photo)
San Diego State is wearing a helmet decal Saturday to honor baseball legend Tony Gwynn, who died of cancer this summer.
#NeverForget Tony Gwynn. #GoAztecs http://ift.tt/1tZceHr
— SDSU Equipment Room (@SDSU_EQ) August 30, 2014 Gwynn played basketball and baseball at San Diego State before he played for the San Diego Padres for 20 years. After he retired from the Padres, he was the baseball coach at San Diego State for 12 years. Gwynn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 and finished with a career .338 batting average and 3.141 hits.
Gwynn was first diagnosed with cancer of the salivary gland in 2010. After numerous cancer treatments, he died on June 16. If you're not incredibly familiar with Gwynn's career, this post by Mike Oz at Big League Stew is required reading.
San Diego State starts its season against Northern Arizona.
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Miley Cyrus Keeps Teasing Her V Magazine Layout [PICS]
Miley Cyrus made a big impression with this past weekend’s MTV Awards. She could’ve celebrated a year of wild twerking, but instead avoided the spotlight... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Miley Cyrus Keeps Teasing Her V Magazine Layout [PICS]
OSU: Students' GameDay sign 'insensitive'
Officials at Oklahoma State University say students' sign referencing the Trail of Tears at an ESPN event prior to the game against the Florida State Seminoles crossed the line. From ESPN.com - College Football - OSU: Students' GameDay sign 'insensitive'
Reese Witherspoon Turns Into “Elle Woods” For Sick Fan
Reese Witherspoon, but more importantly our favorite lawyer Elle Woods, dressed up as "The Pink Lady" for a four year old fan battling cancer. According to the boy Will's mother, Witherspoon as Elle Woods cheered up the boy when he was sick and he's a really big fan of Legally Blonde and refers to Witherspoon as "The Pink Woman." From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Reese Witherspoon Turns Into “Elle Woods” For Sick Fan
UCLA's defense shines while it's offense has work to do
UCLA’s much-hyped 2014 debut didn’t go the way it hoped, but at least it got out of Virginia with a 28-20 win against the Cavaliers.
The Bruins, a team many thought could challenge for the College Football Playoff, looked out of sorts on offense as Heisman hopeful quarterback Brett Hundley was harassed by the vaunted Virginia defense most of the game.
Hundley completed 20-of-33 passes for 242 yards and had the Bruins’ only offensive touchdown on a 6-yard run.
The day actually belonged to the UCLA defense, which had three first-half touchdowns on turnovers. That kept UCLA in the game early, otherwise Virginia probably should have won the game.
So, the defense answered whether it would be a strength for the Bruins this season, but the offense has a lot of work to do. Virginia’s defense was its strength coming into the season and it showed on Saturday. But what UCLA faced isn’t an anomaly. It’s going to see similar and better defenses in conference play, so it needs to figure what went wrong and correct it in a hurry.
It will get a chance to have an offensive feel-good game against Memphis next week before it has to face Texas. Only then will we know what this offense really learned from its season opener.
For more UCLA news, visit BruinSportsReport.com.
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Brissett rallies NC State past Ga. Southern
Jacoby Brissett threw three second-half TDs, including a 35-yard strike with 1:37 remaining, to help NC State beat Georgia Southern 24-23. From ESPN.com - College Football - Brissett rallies NC State past Ga. Southern
Ohio State knocks off Navy 34-17 in first game without Braxton Miller
Ohio State’s first game without Braxton Miller wasn’t easy, but things came together in the second half in a hard-fought 34-17 win over Navy in Baltimore.
Redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett made his first start at quarterback. Despite early struggles, he lived up to his dual-threat billing with 226 passing yards and two touchdowns and 50 rushing yards. Barrett threw just 15 passes, completing 12, as head coach Urban Meyer relied heavily on a bevy of talented running backs, three of whom rushed for more than 40 yards.
With a new quarterback and four new starters on the offensive line, the Buckeyes’ offense looked a bit out of sorts from the jump, but a bruising running game wore the Midshipmen down as the game went on.
The first half trudged to a close after a DeBrandon Sanders one-yard TD run for Navy and two Sean Nuernberger field goals for OSU. The second half was a different story.
Less than two minutes into the third quarter, Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee returned a Keenan Reynolds fumble 61 yards to give the Buckeyes their first lead and first touchdown of 2014. Navy was able to quickly respond, however, when a 67-yard run from Ryan Williams-Jenkins set up a 1-yard TD run from Reynolds on the next drive to retake a 14-13 lead.
Later in the third quarter, Barrett found Devin Street behind the Navy secondary for an 80-yard touchdown pass to give OSU a lead it would not relinquish for the rest of the game. Though it did allow a field goal, OSU’s defense stiffened while the running game grinded out the clock and sealed the victory.
So what did we learn about the fifth-ranked Buckeyes? For one, the offense won’t look a whole lot different under Barrett compared to Miller, it’ll just be a simplified version. Save for his interception inside the red zone, Barrett made most of the right decisions in his first game action.
Also, the Buckeyes have a slew of talented running backs who can shoulder the load. Though Barrett led the team in rushing, Curtis Samuel (7 rushes, 45 yards), Ezekiel Elliott (12 rushes, 44 yards, 1 TD) and Dontre Wilson (6 rushes, 43 yards) all showed flashes. The inexperienced offensive line wasn’t always opening up the biggest holes for the trio, but Meyer has options to work with in efforts to replace the effort of Carlos Hyde. The offensive effort as a whole was something to build on.
The defense looked solid in dealing with Navy’s option offense and another test awaits OSU next weekend when Virginia Tech travels to Columbus.
For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.
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Defensive scores lift UCLA over pesky Virginia
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How to Be a Vegetarian in College: A Guide to a Healthy, Animal-Friendly Lifestyle
Photo Credit: ELLE One of the things I am consistently asked as a vegetarian is “how do you do it?” I think what people mean is how did I ever give up meat, but as a life-long vegetarian I interpret the question more as “how do you find all your nutrients and stay healthy?” It […] From College Fashion - How to Be a Vegetarian in College: A Guide to a Healthy, Animal-Friendly Lifestyle
N.D. State extends win streak to 5 vs. FBS
John Crockett ran for 138 yards and three touchdowns and FCS power North Dakota State opened the season with its 25th straight victory, beating Iowa State 34-14. From ESPN.com - College Football - N.D. State extends win streak to 5 vs. FBS
UCLA defense gets 3 TDs to hold off Virginia
UCLA scored three defensive touchdowns as the No. 7 Bruins escaped Virginia 28-20 in the opener for both teams Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Football - UCLA defense gets 3 TDs to hold off Virginia
Barrett, No. 5 Buckeyes outlast pesky Navy
No. 5 Ohio State pulls away to beat Navy 34-17 From ESPN.com - College Football - Barrett, No. 5 Buckeyes outlast pesky Navy
North Dakota State sinks another FBS opponent
North Dakota State sinks another FBS opponent From College Football News : CBSSports.com - North Dakota State sinks another FBS opponent
No. 5 Ohio St. overcomes Navy to win opener
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Defensive scores lift UCLA over pesky Virginia
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No repeat -- Michigan rolls over Appalachian St.
No repeat -- Michigan rolls over Appalachian St. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No repeat -- Michigan rolls over Appalachian St.
Pitt WR Boyd dislocates finger in opening win
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Dior: Philosophy and Transformation
Dior exhibition in Moscow | Photo: Wikimedia Commons Wherever there is a brand, there must be brand consistency. The general shape of brand evolution is the spiral: all it takes to turn a dead circle into it is one step forward. Remixed reiteration, a change of form instead of contents, is common, but it is […] From College Fashion - Dior: Philosophy and Transformation
Iowa's Tevaun Smith made a fantastic one-handed TD grab (Video)
Iowa wideout Tevaun Smith gave us an early candidate for top catch of the week early in the second half against Northern Iowa.
Leading 17-13, the Hawkeyes were looking to increase their lead on a third-and-goal from the 6-yard line. Quarterback Jake Rudock looked Smith’s way and the junior delivered, hauling Rudock’s pass with one hand in the back right corner of the end zone to increase the team’s lead to 24-13.
Rudock’s pass was on the money, allowing Smith to make a play despite tight coverage from the Panthers’ Makinton Dorleant.
After registering 24 catches for 310 yards as a sophomore in 2013, Smith was expected to see an increased role this season. Iowa head coach has to like what he’s seen from Smith thus far.
Smith's team, however, is in a battle. Early in the fourth quarter, the Hawkeyes have just a one-point lead over their in-state FCS opponent. Maybe Smith can come to the rescue.
For more Iowa news, visit HawkeyeReport.com.
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From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Iowa's Tevaun Smith made a fantastic one-handed TD grab (Video)
Irish safety Collinsworth (knee) sits opener
Notre Dame starting safety Austin Collinsworth will miss the No. 17 Fighting Irish's opener Saturday against Rice because of a knee injury. From ESPN.com - College Football - Irish safety Collinsworth (knee) sits opener
Pittsburgh WR Boyd suffers dislocated finger
Pitt receiver Tyler Boyd dislocated a finger on his left hand against Delaware and will not play in the second half, the school announced. From ESPN.com - College Football - Pittsburgh WR Boyd suffers dislocated finger
Here’s All 8 Minutes of Godzilla From This Summer’s “Godzilla” [VIDEO]
We’re saying goodbye to the Summer Film Season of 2014 with Guardians of the Galaxy still topping the box office–and a few early summer hits... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Here’s All 8 Minutes of Godzilla From This Summer’s “Godzilla” [VIDEO]
Watch These Celebrities In Bad Commercials Before They Were Famous
What do Aaron Paul, Morgan Freeman and Britney Spears have in common? They were all in hilariously bad commercials before they were famous. This will literally make your whole morning. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Watch These Celebrities In Bad Commercials Before They Were Famous
UCLA scores three defensive touchdowns in first half against Virginia
Prior to the season, a lot was made about UCLA’s offense and quarterback Brett Hundley as a possible Heisman Trophy contender.
Through the first half of Saturday’s season opener against Virginia, it’s the UCLA defense that’s points on the board for the Bruins.
All of UCLA first-half touchdowns have come off Virginia turnovers — all in the second quarter — and they have the Bruins ahead 21-10 at halftime.
Defensive back Ishmael Adams got the scoring going with an interception returned for 20 yards.
With 2:55 remaining in the half, defensive back Randall Goforth had a 75-yard fumble recovery for a score.
Linebacker Eric Kendricks capped the first-half scoring with a 37-yard interception return with 1:20 remaining the half.
If not for the defense, UCLA would be losing this game because the offense has done very little against a surprisingly stout Virginia defense. Hundley completed 9-of-13 passes for 113 yards in the first half and the running game managed just 23 yards.
If UCLA hopes to win this game, the offense will have to show up in the second half because there’s little chance the defense will be able to repeat its stellar first-half performance.
For more UCLA news, visit BruinSportsReport.com.
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Penn State tops UCF in Ireland with late FG
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PSU rallies past UCF to win opener in Ireland
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Penn State tops UCF in Ireland with late FG
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Ohio State TE Jeff Heuerman wears No. 5 in honor of Braxton Miller (GIF)
Ohio State TE Jeff Heuerman ditched his No. 86 jersey for a different one against Navy.
With QB Braxton Miller out for the season with a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, Heuerman wore No. 5 on Saturday.
He posted a picture of the jersey to his Twitter account on Saturday morning.
Only right that part of him stays on the field with us @BraxtonMiller5 http://ift.tt/1n9tl4j
— Jeff Heuerman (@JHeuerman86) August 30, 2014 Last year, LB Ryan Shazier switched to No. 2 from No. 10 in October to honor Christian Bryant after Bryant broke his ankle. Shazier wore No. 2 for the rest of the season. No word if Heuerman will go back to his No. 86 after Saturday or keep wearing Miller's No. 5 for all of 2014.
In 2013, Heuerman had 26 catches for 466 yards and four touchdowns.
Unfortunately, Heuerman didn't put a bandage on the shoulder of his jersey to mimic the Braxton Miller mannequin at the Ohio State bookstore. After news that Miller was out for the season spread, someone put a bandage on the right shoulder (Miller's throwing shoulder) of the mannequin.
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Ficken, Hackenberg lead Penn State to last-second win over UCF in Ireland (GIFs)
Penn State dominated the first half of the inaugural Croke Park Classic, but it let UCF hang around. It almost doomed the Nittany Lions, but senior kicker Sam Ficken came through in the clutch when it mattered most.
Ficken drilled a game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired to give Penn State a dramatic 26-24 win over the Knights in Dublin, Ireland. It was Ficken’s fourth field goal of the day and it ensured that James Franklin’s first game as Penn State head coach was victorious.
Ficken’s kick capped off a drive that started with just 1:13 to go after UCF took a 24-23 lead on a 6-yard touchdown run by Knights quarterback Justin Holman, who came on in relief of struggling starter Pete DiNovo. The Penn State offense, led by sophomore quarterback Christian Hackenberg, was able to move its way up the field on a seven-play drive to set up Ficken’s heroics.
Hackenberg became the first Penn State quarterback to throw for over 400 yards in a game, racking up 457 yards and a touchdown on 32-of-47 passing attempts. Most of those passes were directed to sophomore Geno Lewis or redshirt freshman DaeSean Hamilton. Hamilton, in his first ever collegiate game, came up huge with 11 catches for 165 yards.
Lewis caught eight passes for 173 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Lewis also made an acrobatic catch for a 41-yard gain late in the fourth to give Hackenberg the school’s single-game passing record.
UCF was held to just 35 yards of total offense in the first half, but managed to keep the deficit to just seven points at halftime. After another DiNovo (3/8, 18 yards) drive fell flat to open the second half, head coach George O’Leary then inserted Holman into the ballgame midway through the third quarter and he immediately provided a spark.
Holman’s first drive resulted in a score. His second drive did, too. A few Penn State turnovers followed and when the Knights took over again down six with 3:30 to go, Holman, who finished 9-of-14 for 204 yards, led an eight-play, 75-yard drive in just 2:17 to give UCF a 24-23 lead.
Unfortunately for Holman, the Knights’ defense could not hold the lead.
If it's any consolation for UCF, I think we know who’ll be under center for the Knights next week against Missouri now.
For more Penn State news, visit BlueWhiteIllustrated.com.
For more UCF news, visit UCFSports.com.
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Bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer Sends Photo of His 5 Inches of Summer
Calum Hood, the bassist in 5 Seconds of Summer, is just the latest celebrity to show off what's under his American Apparel underwear. Hood, who is 18, sent his low-note to a fan via Snapchat. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer Sends Photo of His 5 Inches of Summer
Real deal: Holyfield's son scores seven TDs
Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield and one of the nation's best high school football players, scored seven touchdowns Friday in Woodward Academy's victory over Decatur. From ESPN.com - College Football - Real deal: Holyfield's son scores seven TDs
Looks on Campus: Lex – Fashion Institute of Technology
With her bold, brave style and sparkling personality, anyone can see that Lex stands out from the crowd. It’s impossible not to find yourself smiling when talking to Lex, and her style reflects her fun nature. While she enjoys wearing a wide range of styles, she admits that her most defining fashion feature is her […] From College Fashion - Looks on Campus: Lex – Fashion Institute of Technology
Woman Who Won The Week: Angelina Jolie (But We’re Going Retro) [PICS]
“Hey,” say veteran fans of our Woman Who Won The Week series, “didn’t you just have Angelina Jolie winning the week back in June?” And... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Woman Who Won The Week: Angelina Jolie (But We’re Going Retro) [PICS]
Which Denim Style Is Right For You?
A new school year means you should probably treat yourself to at least one new fashion item, and what better than the one thing you'll basically live in for the next months? I'm taking about a new pair of jeans --the one item you can wear to class, on weekends, during the day, at night, wherever. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Which Denim Style Is Right For You?
Source: LSU QB Jennings to start vs. Badgers
LSU sophomore Anthony Jennings will start at quarterback Saturday when the 13th-ranked Tigers take on No. 14 Wisconsin, a source confirmed to ESPN's Brett McMurphy. From ESPN.com - College Football - Source: LSU QB Jennings to start vs. Badgers
Friday, August 29, 2014
Colorado State RB transfers Dee Hart and Treyous Jarrells make the Rams a scary-good team
As the final seconds ticked down on Colorado State’s 31-17 victory over rival Colorado, coach John McElwain grabbed running back Dee Hart and gave him a big hug.
Were it not for the play of Hart and fellow running back Treyous Jarrells, the Rams probably would have lost the game. Both players rushed for 100 yards in their first games with Colorado State – Hart had 139 yards and Jarrells had 121 — to give the Rams two 100-yard running backs in the same game for the first time since 1996.
What’s most shocking about the Rams running game on Friday was that it didn’t really come together until the beginning of August. Hart left the Alabama program after the bowl game, got into some trouble with the law, graduated and then found himself reunited with McElwain, who used to be the offensive coordinator for the Tide. Jarrells, a junior college transfer from Grossmont Community College in El Cajon, Calif., didn’t join the Rams until the end of the spring.
Yet there was a major need for both players after Kapri Bibbs, who rushed for a single-season school record 1,741 yards and 31 touchdowns a year ago, left for the NFL and Donnell Alexander quit the team after just one spring practice. That left the Rams with Eric Williams, who played in one game in 2013, Jasen Oden, who converted from safety, and redshirt freshman Bryce Peters.
The addition of a strong running game makes Colorado State a far more intriguing program, especially since quarterback Garrett Grayson was stymied in this game completing just 56 percent of his passes for 134 yards and a touchdown (Grayson did throw for a school-record 3,696 yards a year ago). And a win over rival Colorado will do wonders for the Rams confidence especially going into a Mountain West Conference game against Boise State next week.
As for Colorado, many believed this was a must win if the Buffs wanted to go to a bowl game for the first time since 2007. It was a pretty much a tale of two halves for the Buffs. In the first half they looked solid and confident. In the second half they looked like the same Colorado teams that have struggled in recent seasons.
There aren’t many gimmes on Colorado’s schedule. Games against UMass (Sept. 6) and Hawaii (Sept. 20) are winnable, but the Buffs are going to have to steal some Pac-12 games to get to that elusive six wins. If they play like they did in the first half where quarterback Sefo Liufau was connecting with Nelson Spruce, who had seven catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns, then Colorado could beat some teams many might not expect them to beat. But if they play like they did in the second half where they struggled to have any offensive consistency, it’s going to be another long season.
For more Colorado State news, visit GoldandGreenNews.com.
For more Colorado news, visit BuffStampede.com.
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Trick play helps Syracuse survive Nova in OT
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Florida International bars beat reporter from covering Saturday's game
Florida International, apparently unhappy with the way the team has been covered, has barred Miami Herald writer David J. Neal from having a credential to Saturday's game.
Neal has been covering FIU since 2011. The Panthers play Bethune-Cookman, an FCS school, Saturday evening.
No explanation was given by FIU, but Neal’s access to FIU coaches and athletes had been dwindling for months, to the point where he was no longer permitted to attend football practice or conduct interviews. Last week, when Neal attempted to write a story on the FIU women’s soccer team, he was told no one was allowed to talk to him.
“It’s unprecedented for any local team to refuse to credential our beat reporter without reason,” Miami Herald Executive Editor Aminda Marqués Gonzalez said of the four pro and two college teams the Herald covers on a regular basis. “The team does not get to choose who covers the program.”
It doesn't appear to be an issue with the Herald itself. According to the paper, a photographer and columnist were credentialed and a spokesperson for FIU quoted in the Herald story said the school was disappointed the Herald chose not to cover the game.
Perhaps it's because of FIU's choice? The Herald said it's "the only major media that covers a wide spectrum of men and women FIU sports programs year-round, from baseball to basketball to football to volleyball and soccer" and that after a thorough review, it stood by Neal's work covering the team.
A move to swipe credentials from a reporter in an instance like this is a bad move for any team, no matter the size and scope. However, it's an especially poor move for Florida International, one of the bottom teams not only in FBS, but in its own state. Florida has seven FBS-level programs. If they were ranked on popularity, FIU would be sixth at best.
The Herald may lose some readers with its move, but FIU stands to lose a lot more. Because of the standing of FIU, many more people would read a story about the football by seeing it on the Herald's website while browsing or flipping through the newspaper than who would abandon the Herald to seek out coverage from another outlet.
The school should be wanting the coverage, and no, the scrutiny and attention this move has garnered doesn't count as coverage. FIU was 1-11 in Ron Turner's first year last season. When you're 1-11, not everything is going to be positive.
It's enough to be known as a bad football team. You don't want to be known as a bad football team that also bars reporters from covering games without a stated reason. Unfortunately, FIU is resembling the latter.
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Western Kentucky dominates Bowling Green in Jeff Brohm's head coaching debut
Jeff Brohm’s head coaching debut was a gem.
Nearly seven months after being promoted from offensive coordinator when Bobby Petrino left Western Kentucky in January, Brohm’s Hilltoppers racked up a school record 702 yards of total offense in a 59-31 rout of Bowling Green, the defending MAC Champions.
Led by senior quarterback Brandon Doughty, the Hilltoppers came out quickly and put the Falcons’ defense on its heels. By the 8:36 mark of the second quarter, WKU was up 21-0 and at half-time it was 31-10.
In game one under new coach Dino Babers, the closest the Falcons would get in the second half was 14 points, but Doughty and company continued to pour it on as he threw for 569 yards, another school record, and six touchdowns while connecting with nine different receivers. Taywan Taylor led the receiving corp with 12 catches for 185 yards and a score.
The 59 points scored by Western Kentucky, in its first season as a member of Conference USA and sixth overall FBS season, is also a new school record.
FINAL: #WKU 59, BGSU 31. Tops break five school records in process – total yards (702), most points scored in FBS.
— WKU Herald Sports (@wkuheraldsports) August 30, 2014
Doughty added three records of his own: Single-game passing yards (569), TD's (6) and completions (46).
— WKU Herald Sports (@wkuheraldsports) August 30, 2014 The decision to hire Brohm was a quick one by WKU. A day after Petrino was introduced (again) at Louisville, the school made Brohm’s hire official. Brohm was WKU’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator under Petrino in 2013 – a year where the Hilltoppers’ offense saw a gradual improvement as the year went on.
After a 4-4 start, the Hilltoppers finished the 2013 with four straight wins to finish the year at 8-4. That late season momentum seemed to carry over into Friday night’s showdown – a game where Brohm said “everything seemed to go right.”
A road matchup with Illinois is next on the schedule for WKU and the Illini should definitely be on upset alert.
For more Western Kentucky news, InsideHilltopperSports.com.
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Gameplan Breakdown: Wisconsin-LSU
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Football - Gameplan Breakdown: Wisconsin-LSU
Michigan St. cruises after Cook injury scare
Connor Cook threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter -- and withstood a hit to his leg that left him momentarily hobbled -- to help No. 8 Michigan State to an easy 45-7 victory over Jacksonville State on Friday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - Michigan St. cruises after Cook injury scare
Cook starts fast, No. 8 Michigan State cruises
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Syracuse QB Hunt ejected for throwing punch
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Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury agrees to contract extension through 2020
On the eve of the opening game of his second season as Texas Tech head coach, Kliff Kingsbury has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in Lubbock through 2020.
The new agreement is a three-year extension that includes a salary bump up to $3.1 million in 2015. Kingsbury’s original contract, a five-year deal signed in 2012, was set to keep him with the program through 2017.
The school announced the agreement Friday night.
"There has never been a more exciting time within our football program than now," athletic director Kirby Hocutt said. "I am very proud of the program Coach Kingsbury is building and I know our fans are as well. We can't wait to kick off the season tomorrow night at Jones AT&T Stadium and are looking forward to a bright future."
Along with Kingsbury’s extension, the university also unveiled plans to build an indoor football facility, as well as a renovation project to the team’s current training facility.
“This is where I want to be and I couldn’t be happier,” Kingsbury said. “I can’t wait to take this thing to the next level.”
Kingsbury was a standout quarterback for the Red Raiders from 1998-2002, where he set a number of school records. He played professionally in the NFL, NFL Europe and CFL before starting his coaching career at the University of Houston in 2008. He then spent a year as Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator in 2012 before being hired by his alma mate in December 2012.
The Red Raiders went 8-5 in Kingsbury’s first season as head coach, culminating with a 37-23 win over Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl. The 2014 campaign will kick off Saturday at home against Central Arkansas.
For more Texas Tech news, visit RedRaiderSports.com.
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Watch Michigan State RB Nick Hill pull a spin move for a touchdown (GIF)
Michigan State fifth-year senior running back Nick Hill matched his 2013 touchdown total with this videogame-like play during the second quarter.
Hill took the handoff from quarterback Connor Cook at the 17-yard line, blasted through the line, made one defender miss, pulled off a nice spin move and then broke another tackle to waltz into the end zone. It was definitely one of the more athletic touchdowns of the game (though the Spartans had a lot of athletic plays for scores).
Hill’s touchdown made the score 28-0. He also had an 8-yard rushing TD to make it 35-0. The two touchdowns matched Hill’s touchdown total of his entire career.
For more Michigan State news, visit SpartanMag.com.
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Cuse QB Hunt ejected for punch in opener
Syracuse starting quarterback Terrel Hunt was ejected from the Orange's game against Villanova on Friday night for throwing a punch. From ESPN.com - College Football - Cuse QB Hunt ejected for punch in opener
Syracuse QB Terrel Hunt ejected for punching opponent in the head (Video)
Syracuse QB Terrel Hunt was ejected from the Orange's game against Villanova in the second quarter for punching a Villanova player in the head.
Yes, it was a punch, and yes, it was on purpose. Here it is.
Hunt is clearly mad about the way he was tackled by Dillon Lucas and felt Lucas came in late on the play. However, it's no excuse to punch him. And that doesn't even take into account the fact that the umpire was right next to the play. It was an incredibly easy call.
It's a stupid mistake too. Hunt is a senior and was Syracuse's primary quarterback in 2013. It's bad enough when a freshman does something like this, but a senior leader? Hunt knows better, but he has to act like he knows better. He's the quarterback. Limit the dumb decisions to avoidable interceptions and self-inflicted sacks.
He wasn't the only player to get punchy Friday night, either. Bowling Green's Darrell Hunter smacked Western Kentucky's Tyler Higbee. Just like Hunt, Hunter committed his offense right in the vicinity of an official and he was immediately tossed from the game.
Pro tip: Don't punch players, especially in the helmet. If you're going to resort to dirty tactics, do it where it hurts. Punching a player in the helmet seems like an exercise in futility and a recipe for a broken hand or finger.
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Northern Illinois unveils new white uniforms for Northwestern game (Video)
A surprise was waiting for the Northern Illinois Huskies following a team meeting on Friday.
Less than two weeks after unveiling multiple new uniform combinations for the 2014 season, the program decided to add an all-white combination to the mix.
The white uniforms were unveiled to the @NIU_Football team today. Go to NIU Huskies Facebook page for more! http://ift.tt/1prKbRs
— NIU Huskie Athletics (@NIUAthletics) August 29, 2014 The new white uniforms with black numbers and letters with red trim will be worn when the Huskies take a trip east to square off with in-state rival Northwestern at Ryan Field next Saturday, September 6.
Two white helmets were also revealed along with the jerseys – one with the Husky logo and one with the “NIU” decal.
The players had great reactions as they turned the corner into the locker room to see the new jerseys, bringing to mind the awesome black uniform reveal for Ohio from 2011.
The Huskies’ season opened up Thursday with a dominant 55-3 win over Presbyterian, where the team wore uniforms with a corn pattern. They’ll have a few extra days to prepare for the Wildcats, who open up at home against Cal on Saturday afternoon.
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LAPD: Still eyeing Shaw in possible dispute
Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Nuria Vanegas said Friday that it continues to look into whether USC cornerback Josh Shaw and his girlfriend were involved in a domestic dispute last Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Football - LAPD: Still eyeing Shaw in possible dispute
Lawyer for Okla. LB Shannon: OU 'failed him'
The attorney for Oklahoma linebacker Frank Shannon claims the University of Oklahoma has "failed" Shannon, who was suspended for one year by the school in early August. From ESPN.com - College Football - Lawyer for Okla. LB Shannon: OU 'failed him'
Kingsbury, Tech agree to contract extension
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Reports: Anthony Jennings will start for LSU, Blake Sims for Alabama
When LSU opens its season against Wisconsin Saturday, sophomore Anthony Jennings will reportedly be under center.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune is reporting that Jennings edged out true freshman Brandon Harris to earn the start “after putting in a strong week of practice,” but Tigers head coach Les Miles indicated earlier this week that both Jennings and Harris will play in the neutral site contest at Houston’s NRG Stadium.
Jennings made his first career start in LSU’s Outback Bowl win against Iowa last season. He saw action in nine games overall, including when he came off the bench to lead the Tigers to a win over Arkansas when Zach Mettenberger went down with a knee injury late in the ball game.
Harris was a four-star recruit in the 2014 class who enrolled early for the Tigers and impressed with his play in spring practice. A native of Bossier City, La., Harris was rated as the fifth-best dual-threat quarterback in the country and the No. 99 overall prospect nationally.
Jennings and Harris will be without one of the team’s top targets, five-star freshman receiver Malachi Dupre, in the opener. According to TigerBait.com, Dupre “has been hampered by a hamstring pull” that occurred early on in preseason camp.
Additionally, TigerBait.com is reporting that sophomore cornerback Rashard Robinson did not make the trip to Houston for undisclosed reasons. Robinson played in 12 games last season, starting two.
Elsewhere in the SEC, CBSSports.com is reporting that senior Blake Sims will start at quarterback for Alabama in the Tide’s season opener against West Virginia. Sims was competing with Florida State transfer Jacob Coker for the starting role.
Sims will get the nod, though Coker is expected to play when the Tide kicks off against the Mountaineers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Coker, who lost Florida State's starting competition to Jameis Winston last season, was considered the favorite to win the job.
For more LSU news, visit TigerBait.com.
For more Alabama news, visit TideSports.com.
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Kingsbury to stick with Texas Tech through '20
Texas Tech and Kliff Kingsbury have agreed to a new contract through 2020 that will pay $3.1 million in 2015 with a $200,0000 raise each year to $4.1 million in 2020, the school announced. From ESPN.com - College Football - Kingsbury to stick with Texas Tech through '20
Maryland suspends two for conduct violation
Maryland wide receiver Levern Jacobs and safety A.J. Hendy have been suspended for the season for violating the university's student code of conduct. From ESPN.com - College Football - Maryland suspends two for conduct violation
LSU's Robinson, Dupre won't play vs. Badgers
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Report: CB Robinson, WR Dupre out for LSU
LSU cornerback Rashard Robinson and wide receiver Malachi Dupre will not play in Saturday's opener against Wisconsin, according to multiple media reports. From ESPN.com - College Football - Report: CB Robinson, WR Dupre out for LSU
Stuff The Intern Forgot: Where Your College Movies Were Filmed [Links]
This Map Shows Where Your Favorite College Movies Were Filmed Our friends over at The Huffington Post have posted this map that shows where all... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Stuff The Intern Forgot: Where Your College Movies Were Filmed [Links]
Funk Brewing’s Citrus IPA Is What’s On Tap
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Here’s How To Get Your Life Together After College
What happens after this year, when you’re in the real world, and you can’t quite party 4 nights a week, and you have to pay bills, and all those years of people asking what you want to be when you grow up become actual in your face real life issues? From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Here’s How To Get Your Life Together After College
Brace yourself: Razorback-themed smiles?
Arkansas football fans didn't open their mouths much to cheer last season, but if they do so more this season, some of them will do it with a Razorback logo on their teeth. From ESPN.com - College Football - Brace yourself: Razorback-themed smiles?
Top 20 Sexiest Instagram Photos of the Day: Friday, August 29th
We’re heading into Labor Day weekend with a very special Instagram feed–since we’ve been wasting our time ogling babes who seem to have to labor... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Top 20 Sexiest Instagram Photos of the Day: Friday, August 29th
LAPD eyes Shaw for possible domestic violence
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LSU's Rashard Robinson and Malachi Dupre don't travel for Wisconsin game
LSU went to Houston to play Wisconsin on Saturday without two potential key contributors.
Per the Advocate, CB Rashard Robinson and WR Malachi Dupre didn't travel with the team for the game. Robinson is a likely starter at CB but has been practicing with the second team. According to the Advocate, he's suspended for the game.
Dupre, a freshman, has an ankle injury.
Jalen Collins will start in Robinson's place. Robinson had 16 tackles and an interception in 12 games last season and earned a starting role near the end of the year.
Dupre was a five-star recruit out of New Orleans in the class of 2014 according to Rivals and sprained his ankle last week. He's been expected by many to contribute immediately to LSU's offense much like fellow five-star recruit RB Leonard Fournette. Only three players on LSU's roster had double-digit catches in 2013 (Jarvis Landry, Odell Beckham and Jeremy Hill) and all three players are now on NFL rosters.
However, Dupre hadn't been practicing with the starting 11 on offense throughout fall camp either. LSU is expected to play both Brandon Harris and Anthony Jennings at QB against Wisconsin. Coach Les Miles has been adamant about not revealing which quarterback will start.
For more LSU news, visit TigerBait.com.
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Louisville cheerleaders subject to drug testing
Louisville will implement drug testing for members of its spirit teams after following the overdose death of a 22-year-old cheerleader. From ESPN.com - College Football - Louisville cheerleaders subject to drug testing
28 Signs You Live In A Party Dorm
4. There's no way the study lounge would hold up under a black light investigation. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 28 Signs You Live In A Party Dorm
16 Reasons Why Labor Day Weekend Won’t Suck [August 29-Sep 1]
As another summer fades into hazy half-memories, a new semester of possibilities (and even more wild times to not entirely recall is looming just on... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - 16 Reasons Why Labor Day Weekend Won’t Suck [August 29-Sep 1]
Meet the 2014 – 2015 Oregon Ducks Cheerleaders [30 PHOTOS]
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SEC: Vandy cannot wear slogan in future
Vanderbilt's "Anchor Down" jerseys, which were the subject of controversy during the Commodores' season-opening game against Temple on Thursday night, will not be returning to the field. From ESPN.com - College Football - SEC: Vandy cannot wear slogan in future
If You’re in College, You Spend a Lot of Time on Your Cell Phone
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Vandy's 'Anchor Down' jerseys officially banned
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SEC releases statement that says Vanderbilt uniforms were not legal
Vanderbilt's "Anchor Down" uniforms aren't legal after all.
During the Commodores' 37-7 loss to Temple, Vanderbilt wore jerseys with the slogan "Anchor Down" on the back nameplates in place of players names. It's against NCAA rules to have slogans on the backs of jerseys, and Vanderbilt was penalized with a timeout per quarter, the punishment for the rule violation.
However, early in the second quarter, Vanderbilt showed referee Ken Williamson an email that purportedly said the jerseys had been approved. After looking at the email, Williamson rescinded the timeout penalty.
Friday, the SEC released a statement and said the uniforms were worn and the timeouts were rescinded as a result of a "miscommunication."
"A miscommunication resulted in Vanderbilt wearing jerseys during its football game Thursday night that are not permissible under the NCAA uniform regulations," the statement said. "Before production of the jerseys, Vanderbilt sought approval of the jersey design from the NCAA, which included the words 'Anchor Down' on the back panel. The NCAA responded with written approval of the design as presented and Vanderbilt proceeded with the jersey production, assuming hte approval was applicable to the slogan as well as the colors and overall design in the submitted layout."
"NCAA football regulations do not permit the use of slogans on jerseys. Vanderbilt was originally penalized for the jerseys during the game and after being shown the written correspondence, the head referee also interpreted the correspondence to mean the slogan had been approved. Vanderbilt has been notified it cannot wear the slogan on its jersey for future games and has agreed to comply."
Earlier this month, South Florida wanted to replace players' names on the backs of its jerseys with "The Team." However, because of the no-slogan rule, those plans were squashed. Service academies are the only schools permitted to wear slogans on their jerseys.
Even if the NCAA permitted Vanderbilt's uniforms to be worn in the future, we're not sure the Commodores would wear them again. Vandy had seven turnovers in the drubbing to a team that was 2-10 last year. It was Temple's first road win against an SEC school since 1938.
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Huskers' Pelini: Pot use 'out of control' in CFB
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Nebraska coach Bo Pelini randomly has some choice words about the evils of marijuana
It’s Friday morning and a perfect time to take a moment to listen to Nebraska coach Bo Pelini rail against the evils of marijuana.
During the Big Red Breakfast on Friday morning, Pelini decided to go on a tangent from the usual celebration of the season opener against Florida Atlantic to tell the 250 people in attendance about the dangers of marijuana in our society.
“Let’s face it, it’s not OK,” Pelini said. “I think everybody that’s our age, my age, hopefully understands that it’s not OK. It’s not good. It’s not good for you. And these kids do it on a daily basis and a yearly basis … and it’s a real problem out there.
“Fortunately for us it is not (an issue) in our program. But I can tell you around college football and college athletics … serious in college. I guarantee you walk into dorms nowadays and it is a horrible problem.”
Pelini, who will probably never get a coaching job in Colorado or Washington where pot is legal, added: “It is out of control.”
I wonder what it was like for the 250 people who showed up to get a season preview from the head coach and ended up at a D.A.R.E. meeting?
We’re not here to judge Pelini on his politics — we really don’t care — just the timing of his tangent and perhaps the fact that his brother, Carl Pelini, was fired from Florida Atlantic last season because he failed to report drug use by his staff members.
Oh, and as an aside, Nebraska does have a scholarship offer out for wide receiver Cordell Broadus, son of Snoop Lion, a big advocate of the sticky icky icky.
For more Nebraska news, visit HuskerOnline.com.
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D.J. Foster ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns, Jaelen Strong had 10 catches for 146 yards, and No. 19 Arizona State opened its season with a 45-14 rout over Weber State on Thursday night. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - No. 19 Sun Devils cruise past Weber State
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