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Wisconsin-Whitewater beats Mount Union for D-III title
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Wisconsin-Whitewater captures D-III crown
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Vols' McGhee (foot) out at least 6-8 weeks
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Hawaii asks state for $6 million for athletic department budget
The Hawaii athletic department has asked the state of Hawaii for $6 million over two years to cover anticipated budget shortfalls.
The school made the request on Thursday. From Hawaii News Now:
"We do need additional support for athletics,” UH Manoa Chancellor Robert Bley-Vroman told the State House Higher Education Committee Thursday.
UH asked lawmakers for two years worth of two mandatory expenses: $3.4 million for the gender equity costs of women's sports and $2.6 million to help cover the travel costs of its opponents, as required in its agreements with the two athletic conferences to which UH belongs.
"I'm trying to think of a way that we can make athletics somehow sustainable. And I think it will require a partnership between us, the legislature, more external support," Bley-Vroman said.
Hawaii's athletic department isn't new to financial issues. The department has a predicted $3.5 million budget shortfall for this year and has operated in the black just three of the last 15 years.
Athletic director Ben Jay resigned last week and in August, said that the football program could be disappearing because of a lack of funds. Jay will resign effective in June at the end of the school year.
Per HNN, the percentage of subsidies that Hawaii receives from taxesand fees to students puts the school in the bottom half among teams in its conferences. The 40 percent Hawaii gets puts it ninth in the 12-team Mountain West Conference and last in the Big West Conference. Hawaii is a football-only member of the MWC and a member of the Big West in all sports.
When Jay mentioned the future of the football team in August, the team was struggling with lagging ticket sales. The season ticket base was over 15,000 and Hawaii hadn't had less than 18,000 season ticket sales since the 1970s. The lack of ticket sales contributed to this year's predicted budget deficit.
Part of that may be attributable to a poor win-loss record. Hawaii's 4-9 record in 2014 was its best season in the past three years. Since going 6-6 in 2011, the Warriors are a combined 8-29.
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UAB linebacker Ganus transferring to Georgia
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Camellia Bowl: Will Bowling Green or South Alabama break their losing streak?
Raycom Media Camellia Bowl
South Alabama (6-6) vs. Bowling Green (7-6)
Montgomery, Ala.
Dec 20, 2014
This is not a good matchup, especially considering the way these teams finished their respective seasons.
South Alabama won just one of its final five games, and Bowling Green lost three straight to end the season, including a 51-17 defeat to Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference Championship game.
What’s going to hamper South Alabama in this game is its inability to score. During that five-game stretch, the Jaguars averaged just 19 points per game. Overall, they ranked 113th nationally in scoring offense with 20.2 points per game and 87th with 372.8 yards a game.
Those numbers are unfortunate considering Bowling Green’s defense has been one of the worst in the country, allowing 33.9 per game. The Falcons have allowed more than 40 points six times this season.
However, Bowling Green has the ability to put up points quickly, but it’s had trouble in the last month finding consistency at quarterback. Sophomore James Knapke has been the team’s go-to quarterback most of the season, but was replaced in the MAC Championship by freshman Cody Callaway, who didn’t fare much better.
The Falcons do have some star power, including running back Travis Greene, who led the team with 908 yards and 10 touchdowns and receiver Roger Lewis, who had 956 yards and five scores.
South Alabama will rely on its ground game behind Kendall Houston, who had a team-best 652 yards.
Vegas odds: South Alabama (-2.5)
FUN FACT
This is the first-ever bowl appearance for South Alabama, which became the fastest program to reach a bowl game in FBS history. The Jaguars are in their second season as full FBS members and sixth season of competition.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: Even though South Alabama is favored in this one, I think it’s going to be difficult for the Jaguars to keep up with Bowling Green’s scoring. BGSU 42, South Alabama 17.
Nick: It's less than a 2.5 hour drive for the Jaguars to get to Montgomery, Ala., the site of the game. And it's USA's first bowl game ever. Bowling Green has lost three straight games. It's the upstart all the way. South Alabama 24, Bowling Green 20.
Sam: Bowling Green really struggled down the stretch. South Alabama wasn't much better, but the program is playing in its first-ever bowl game. That's tough to pick against. Plus, South Alabama is abbreviated "USA." To pick against the Jaguars would be un-American. South Alabama 27, Bowling Green 20.
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UAB leading tackler Jake Ganus commits to Georgia
The demise of the UAB football program has left the Blazers’ players looking for new teams. Linebacker Jake Ganus, the team’s leading tackler in 2014, has found his.
Ganus tweeted on Friday morning that he would play his final season of college football with the Georgia Bulldogs.
I'm so blessed and honored to be able to finish my college football career at The University of Georgia!! #DawgsOnTop
— Jake Ganus (@jakeganus_4) December 19, 2014 In his junior season, the 6-foot-2, 225-pound Ganus registered 70 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. He also had a 56-yard fumble return for touchdown en route to second team All-Conference USA honors.
According to UGASports.com, Ganus committed to Georgia over Marshall after finding out that “his eligibility would not count” toward Georgia’s mid-year scholarship numbers. He will enroll at Georgia in January.
Several other UAB players have already found a home for their football futures. Wide receiver Marqui Hawkins committed to Indiana last week. Additionally, quarterbacks Cody Clements and Austin Chipoletti, offensive linemen Lee Dufour and Cameron Blankenship along with running back D.J. Vinson decided to follow offensive coordinator Bryan Vincent from UAB to South Alabama.
UAB’s leading rusher, Jordan Howard, reportedly visited Indiana and Notre Dame and also has offers from “Vanderbilt, Iowa, Louisville, Kansas, Nevada, Marshall, Southern Miss., Western Kentucky and Middle Tennessee State,” according to Al.com.
For more Georgia news, visit UGASports.com.
For more UAB news, visit BlazerSportsReport.com.
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Attorney: Sandusky loses battle for pension
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Las Vegas Bowl: CSU has similarities to both 2013 Vegas Bowl teams
Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl
Utah (8-4) vs. Colorado State (10-2)
Las Vegas
Dec. 20, 2014
Much like last year's Fresno State team, Colorado State heads to Las Vegas knowing that if things had gone differently at the end of the season, a bigger bowl could have been had.
In 2013, Fresno State lost its final game of the regular season to San Jose State. The 62-52 loss to the Spartans dropped Fresno from the ranks of the undefeated and blew up any chance of a BCS bowl. Instead of a win in the MWC title game meaning a possible trip to Arizona and the Fiesta Bowl, it meant a venture to Las Vegas.
This year, Colorado State's scenario for a New Year's Bowl wasn't as straightforward. Had the Rams won out and Boise State lost a game, there was a good chance Colorado State would have been the highest-ranked non-Power Five conference team. The reward for that honor? A New Year's Bowl and likely trip to the Fiesta Bowl.
Instead, Boise State won out and won the conference. The Broncos are the team heading to Arizona. The Rams lost to Air Force in the final game of the regular season. Even if Boise had lost to Utah State in the MWC title game, 
The Rams have a similarity to USC, the other team in last year's Las Vegas Bowl, too. Like USC, Colorado State heads into the game with an interim coach. Though in the Rams' case, it's because Jim McElwain left to go to Florida, and not because he was fired (Lane Kiffin) or quit after knowing he wasn't getting the permanent position (Ed Orgeron).
Utah certainly hopes the resemblance is closer to Fresno State as the Trojans absolutely obliterated the Bulldogs last year. It might have been a blessing in disguise for Fresno. If the game was anywhere close to an indication of the quality of the team, a BCS bowl could have been an embarrassment.
But back to this year. Both teams' defenses are in the bottom half of the FBS, and it gives Colorado State the edge. While Utah's Devontae Booker was one of the best running backs in the Pac-12, CSU has the better quarterback in Garrett Grayson. And RB Dee Hart ran for over 1,200 yards.
ODDS
Utah -2.5
FUN FACT
This is Colorado State's first Las Vegas Bowl appearance. Utah was last in the game in 2010, when the Utes lost 26-3 to a Kellen Moore-led Boise State team.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: Utah 21, Colorado State 17: Colorado State has not seen a defense as good as Utah's this season and the Utes should be able to hold the Rams' high-powered offense in check.
Nick: Colorado State 31, Utah 30: Garrett Grayson was one of the best quarterbacks in the country in 2014. Travis Wilson, while serviceable, was not. Let's go with the interim coach mojo for the second year in a row.
Sam: Utah 24, Colorado State 20: Though Travis Wilson can be very inconsistent, the Utes have enough playmakers on offense to put some points on the board while their stout defense does enough to hold off a Colorado State team playing without its head coach.
For more Colorado State news, visit GoldandGreenNews.com.
For more Utah news, visit UteZone.com.
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Florida QB Treon Harris cited for driving without valid license
According to the Gainesville Sun’s Robbie Andreu, Harris, a freshman, is facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge stemming from the incident.
Court records show that Harris has actually never had a driver’s license, but his attorney, Huntley Johnson, said the quarterback is in the process of getting one.
“I think as soon as he gets his license, the charge probably will be dismissed,” Johnson told the Sun. “That’s the way it’s usually handled in a case like this for a citizen, and he’s a citizen.”
There’s a bit more to the incident, however. Andreu tweeted that two small bags of marijuana were found in the car Harris was driving along with fellow freshman teammates Jalen Tabor and J.C. Jackson.
According to UPD, two small bags of marijuana were found in the car Treon Harris was driving. He was not charged because the car is not his.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) December 19, 2014
According to UPD, two passengers were in the car with Harris, including true freshman cornerback Jalen Tabor and another UF student.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) December 19, 2014
Harris was stopped on Stadium Drive for going 10 mph over the speed limit on Dec. 13 at 11:29 p.m. Smell of marijuana coming from the car.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) December 19, 2014
Actually just realized that the third passenger in the car with Harris was true freshman DB J.C. Jackson.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) December 19, 2014 Harris’ arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 15 at Alachua County (Fla.) Courthouse.
It’s unknown if the incident will impact the statuses of the three players for the Birmingham Bowl, where Florida will take on East Carolina on Jan. 3.
Harris took over as starting quarterback with five games left in the regular season. He threw for 896 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions while running for 291 yards and three more scores.
For more Florida news, visit InsideTheGators.com.
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Longhorn Network to air 5-hour Christmas special of Bevo roaming his ranch
ESPN announced on Thursday that LHN, its 24-hour University of Texas channel, will air a five-hour special called “BEVO: Home for the Holidays” that solely consists of the mascot roaming at his ranch. For real.
The special will air from 7 a.m. to noon central time and feature “the first-ever BEVO cam” where “fans can watch the longhorn roam his natural habitat.”
The special also features a “festive holiday music playlist.” We can only hope that the playlist was picked by BEVO himself.
“BEVO holds a special place in Texas fans’ hearts, so what better gift for our viewers than to have him join the family at home for the holidays,” said Jill Husak, LHN’s director of marketing, in a release. “Beloved BEVO on his scenic ranch, combined with holiday music, will make the perfect television background when Texas fans gather on Christmas morning.”
Best of all, the program will be completely commercial free, so you won’t miss any of the action.
For more Texas news, visit Orangebloods.com.
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New Mexico Bowl: Can UTEP establish its ground game against Utah State's tough run D?
Gildan New Mexico Bowl
Utah State (9-4) vs. UTEP (7-5)
Albuquerque, N.M.
Dec. 20, 2014
Utah State’s regular season ended in disappointing fashion. With a chance to earn a spot in the Mountain West title game, the Aggies were blown out 50-19 by Boise State, snapping a five-game winning streak. The Aggies hope to get the bad taste out of their mouths in the New Mexico Bowl against UTEP on Saturday in Albuquerque.
The Aggies have a pretty favorable matchup against the Miners. Utah State’s biggest strength is its defense – particularly its rush defense. Led by brothers Zach (145 tackles) and Nick Vigil (116 tackles) at linebacker, the Aggies allowed just 129.3 yards per game on the ground this season.
This is bad news for a UTEP offense that threw for just 144.3 yards per game – 120th in the nation – and relies primarily on the rushing attack (212.7 yards per game) of sophomore Aaron Jones (1,233 yards, 11 TDs), senior Nathan Jeffery (513 yards, 5 TDs) and senior quarterback Jameill Showers (288 yards, 4 TDs).
After a hot start, Jones really cooled off during the middle of the season before again heating up down the stretch. In wins over North Texas and Middle Tennessee in November, Jones gained 177 and 147 yards with a combined three scores.
The Aggies will need to bottle Jones up and force Showers to use his arm. Showers, a Texas A&M transfer, threw for 1,732 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, but completed just 55.7 percent of his passes and tossed five interceptions. If UTEP wants to win its first bowl game since 1967, Showers will need to step up his play.
Utah State managed to put up solid numbers offensively despite losing three quarterbacks to injury over the course of the season, including star senior Chuckie Keeton. After Darrel Garretson and Craig Harrison also went down, true freshman Kent Myers filled in admirably, throwing for 798 yards and five touchdowns while completing 69.2 percent of his passes. He also showed an ability to make plays with his legs, racking up 240 yards and four scores on the ground over the course of six games.
ODDS
Utah State (-10)
FUN FACT
UTEP running back Aaron Jones gained 549 yards and scored seven touchdowns in his first three games of the season. Over the season’s final eight games, Jones gained 684 yards and scored only four touchdowns.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: Utah State 35, UTEP 14: UTEP's offense has revolved around its running game and it's going up against a Utah State defense that excels against the run. Even though Utah State is on its fourth quarterback, it's still the better team in this game.
Nick: Utah State 27, UTEP 19: The ghost of Chuckie Keeton wills the Aggies to a victory as the Miners are overmatched and afraid of ghosts.
Sam: Utah State 31, UTEP 17: UTEP didn’t beat a single team with a winning record this season. I don’t expect that to change. The Aggies’ defense will be too much.
For more UTEP news, visit MinerIllustrated.com.
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New Orleans Bowl: Nevada stands in way of ULL's fourth straight bowl win
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Nevada (7-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4)
New Orleans, La.
Dec. 20, 2014
Louisiana-Lafayette will be in familiar territory for its 2014 bowl game.
The Ragin’ Cajuns will head east to the Superdome looking for its fourth straight win for a 10 a.m. local start in the New Orleans Bowl on Saturday against Nevada.
The Cajuns overcame a 1-3 to start to win seven of its last eight games, finishing 8-4 overall and second in the Sun Belt with a 7-1 conference record. Led by dual-threat senior quarterback Terrance Broadway, a three-year starter, and sophomore tailback Elijah McGuire, ULL put up an average of 229.4 yards rushing a game, 23rd in the country.
Broadway threw for 2,073 yards and 12 touchdowns while gaining 634 yards and three scores on the ground. McGuire racked up 1,165 yards and 14 touchdowns on 7.8 yards per carry. Additionally, 238-pound senior Alonzo Harris ran for 737 yards and 12 touchdowns.
At 7-5, the Wolf Pack had an up-and-down season, but it was certainly an improvement over a 4-8 2013 campaign. Like ULL, Nevada also features a heavy rushing attack with a dual-threat senior quarterback. Cody Fajardo had an impressive senior season, throwing for 2,374 yards and 18 touchdowns while also running for 997 yards and 13 scores.
Fajardo has a slew of playmakers to give the ball to, including three wideouts with 45 or more receptions – Richy Turner (58 catches, 541 yards, 4 TDs), Jerico Richardson (53-626-3) and Hasaan Henderson (45-579-4) – and running backs Don Jackson (932 yards, 7 TDs) and James Butler (620 yards, 5 TDs).
Though it gave up 28.2 points per game, Nevada’s defense forced 26 turnovers this season. If it can force the Ragin’ Cajuns to put the ball on the ground, the Wolf Pack could reverse its bowl fortunes in recent years. Nevada has reached postseason play in nine of the last 10 seasons, but won just one twice – once in 2005 and once in 2010.
ODDS
Nevada (-1)
FUN FACT
Though he is second on ULL in rushing yards this season due to the emergence of Elijah McGuire, Alonzo Harris is third in program history with 3,260 career rushing yards. With 76 yards on the ground against Nevada, Harris can pass 13-year NFL veteran Brian Mitchell (3,335 yards) in the school’s record book.
PREDICTIONS
Graham: Nevada 31, Louisiana-Lafayette 17: Both of these teams excel in their respective running games, but Nevada has a little more versatility and few more weapons. Also, the Wolf Pack defense has been strong this season, forcing 26 turnovers.
Nick: Nevada 33, Louisiana-Lafayette 28: We'll take the mullet over the bench press in this game, as ULL coach Mark Hudspeth will be unable to press his team to victory.
Sam: Louisiana-Lafayette 31, Nevada 24: There’s just something about the Ragin’ Cajuns in the New Orleans Bowl that makes it tough to pick against them. ULL’s three-headed rushing attack of Broadway, McGuire and Harris is going to be tough for the Wolf Pack to stop. Cody Fajardo is going to keep it close, but I like ULL to pull it out in its home state.
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Miss. State A.D. tweets pic of white alternate unis for Orange Bowl (Photo)
Is Mississippi State wearing a white version of its 100th anniversary uniforms against Georgia Tech in the Orange Bowl?
Athletic director Scott Stricklin tweeted a picture of the jerseys, complete with Orange Bowl patch, on Thursday.
I wonder what a white version of the @HailStateFB “100 Year” uni would look like at the @OrangeBowl? #SpoilerAlert http://ift.tt/1C5IWx6
— Scott Stricklin (@stricklinMSU) December 19, 2014 MSU wore the home version of the uniforms earlier in the year against Southern Miss. Besides being a different color, the home uniforms had "Hail State" on the front. The white ones simply say "Mississippi State."
For comparison's sake, here's what Mississippi State's regular road uniforms looked like in 2014.
The Bulldogs in white also means we likely won't get to see Georgia Tech's sweet white honeycomb helments. Maybe they'll wear gold versions?
For more Mississippi State news, visit BulldogBlitz.com.
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Tim Tebow spoke to Ohio State's football team Thursday night (Photo)
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer brought a former quarterback of his to speak to his football team Thursday night.
No, it wasn't Chris Leak, or Alex Smith. Not that you were going to guess either of them anyway.
Privileged to have one of the greatest competitors in this sport @TimTebow speak to the team tonight http://ift.tt/1z69XPM
— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) December 18, 2014 Maybe this will help some people believe that ESPN doesn't have an agenda for the SEC at the expense of other conferences? Because otherwise, why would the network allow an SEC Network employee to speak to a team about to face Alabama?
Or maybe Tebow is a double agent and as part of being an SEC Network employee, was using his friendship with Meyer to spy for Alabama and give Nick Saban Ohio State's secrets? That'd be a heel-turn greater than any WWE scriptwriter could think up.
But we do know this. Tebow's presence in Columbus means he wasn't in Arizona on Thursday night preparing with the Cardinals to play on Sunday against the Seahawks.
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