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Saturday, February 28, 2015
BYU ends Gonzaga's 41-game home streak
Kyle Collinsworth scored 20 points as BYU beat No. 3 Gonzaga 73-70 on Saturday night, ending the Bulldogs' school-record 22-game winning streak and likely costing them a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - BYU ends Gonzaga's 41-game home streak
No. 7 Zona survives thriller vs. No. 13 Utah
Gabe York scored five of his 12 points in the final 2 minutes as No. 7 Arizona scored the last eight points to rally past No. 13 Utah 63-57 on Saturday night. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - No. 7 Zona survives thriller vs. No. 13 Utah
Arizona Survives Tough Test From Utah
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WATCH: Ronda Rousey v Cat Zingano: Both Win For Sexiest Staredown [GIF]
Ronda Rousey goes up against Cat Zingano in tonight’s epic WMMA bout for the UFC–and it’s too early to tell you who’ll win. We can... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - WATCH: Ronda Rousey v Cat Zingano: Both Win For Sexiest Staredown [GIF]
Boise St. rallies, denies SDSU share of MWC
Derrick Marks scored 18 points and James Webb III added 16 for Boise State, which rallied to stun No. 24 San Diego State 56-46 Saturday night to keep the Aztecs from clinching at least a share of the Mountain West Conference title. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Boise St. rallies, denies SDSU share of MWC
Winslow leads No. 4 Duke past Syracuse
Freshman Justise Winslow scored a season-high 23 points and No. 4 Duke routed Syracuse 73-54 on Saturday night for its ninth straight win. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Winslow leads No. 4 Duke past Syracuse
SDSU's Polee sidelined due to medical setback
San Diego State forward Dwayne Polee II missed his team's matchup against Boise State on Saturday after doctors detected abnormal readings in a heart monitor that was surgically implanted into his chest after he collapsed in a game on Dec. 22. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - SDSU's Polee sidelined due to medical setback
Donovan wins 500th as Florida handles Vols
Dorian Finney-Smith had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his first game back from suspension, and Florida beat Tennessee 66-49 Saturday to give coach Billy Donovan his 500th career victory. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Donovan wins 500th as Florida handles Vols
Kansas dodges UT behind Ellis double-double
Ellis has big game as No. 8 Kansas rallies past Texas, 69-64 From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Kansas dodges UT behind Ellis double-double
Kansas State Rallies Past Iowa State
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K-State tops Iowa St. to notch another upset
Wesley Iwundu capped a 22-9 scoring run with a two-handed slam that gave Kansas State a 70-69 win over No. 12 Iowa State on Saturday and back-to-back Top 25 wins. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - K-State tops Iowa St. to notch another upset
Kentucky (29-0) routs Arkansas, wins SEC
Andrew Harrison and Trey Lyles each scored 18 points, and top-ranked Kentucky rolled past No. 18 Arkansas 84-67 Saturday to clinch the Southeastern Conference regular season title. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Kentucky (29-0) routs Arkansas, wins SEC
No. 2 Virginia clinches share of ACC crown
Brogdon's 19 lead No. 2 Virginia past Virginia Tech, 69-57 From ESPN.com - College Basketball - No. 2 Virginia clinches share of ACC crown
No. 6 Nova pulls away for 10th straight win
Kris Jenkins' back-to-back 3-pointers started a late run that rallied No. 6 Villanova to its 10th straight victory on Saturday, 78-66 over Xavier. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - No. 6 Nova pulls away for 10th straight win
Valley boys: Wichita St. rips UNI to win MVC
Ron Baker scored 17 points to help No. 11 Wichita State beat No. 10 Northern Iowa 74-60 on Saturday and win the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Valley boys: Wichita St. rips UNI to win MVC
Kansas' Alexander out due to 'issue' with NCAA
Kansas freshman big man Cliff Alexander won't play on Saturday against Texas due to an NCAA issue, the school announced. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Kansas' Alexander out due to 'issue' with NCAA
2H UNI W. Washpun made Three Point Jumper.
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1H WICH T. Cotton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by F. VanVleet.
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1H WICH R. Baker made Layup. Assisted by T. Cotton.
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Maryland downs Michigan to win 5th straight
No. 14 Maryland beats Michigan 66-56 for 5th straight win From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Maryland downs Michigan to win 5th straight
K-State, Vandy schedule series for 2017, 2020
K-State, Vandy schedule series for 2017, 2020 From College Football News : CBSSports.com - K-State, Vandy schedule series for 2017, 2020
Looks on Campus: Elizabeth – UMass Amherst
As you may have heard, its been a rough few weeks for us here in New England. We have yet to have a full week of classes this semester due to the apocalyptic snow. Elizabeth and I live on the same floor and her outfits have always captured my attention. Even on the dreariest snow […] From College Fashion - Looks on Campus: Elizabeth – UMass Amherst
Leonard Nimoy’s Last Twitter and More at The Tweet Hereafter…
Leonard Nimoy is dead, but he went out as both a sci-fi legend and a giant of Twitter, courtesy of an amazing last Tweet that... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Leonard Nimoy’s Last Twitter and More at The Tweet Hereafter…
Friday, February 27, 2015
Beauty Tutorial: Soft Plum Eye Makeup Look
There are days when I want to incorporate a little color into my beauty look. Although I’m not brave enough to embrace a super-bold lip (yes, I count red as bold), I do love a good, colorful eyeshadow look. However, most days I feel like colorful eyeliner isn’t quite what I’m looking for, and a […] From College Fashion - Beauty Tutorial: Soft Plum Eye Makeup Look
Fitness Friday Is Looking Fine [PHOTOS]
Friday is our favorite day for a lot of reasons, but especially because of the Fitness Friday trend. Fit girls are what’s up – they... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Fitness Friday Is Looking Fine [PHOTOS]
The Votes Are In: The Sexiest Names Are…
Sorry to all the Gertrudes and Bobs out there. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Votes Are In: The Sexiest Names Are…
Tröegs Brewing’s HopBack Amber Ale Is What’s On Tap
Every craft beer drinker has their favorite breweries; breweries that seem to brew beers that fit our pallet perfectly. For me, this week’s beer review... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Tröegs Brewing’s HopBack Amber Ale Is What’s On Tap
Doctor: Concussion settlements fall short
Doctor: Concussion settlements fall short From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Doctor: Concussion settlements fall short
Listen Up! Skrillex, Diplo and Justin Bieber Release “Where Are Ãœ Now”
Bet you never thought you'd see ravers get down to Justin Bieber. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Listen Up! Skrillex, Diplo and Justin Bieber Release “Where Are Ãœ Now”
Vandy to handle Stallings outburst internally
Vanderbilt will handle the matter concerning coach Kevin Stallings berating Commodores player Wade Baldwin IV profanely after Thursday's game internally, the school announced Friday. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Vandy to handle Stallings outburst internally
Coachspeak: Marshall, WSU ready for GameDay
Gregg Marshall and his Wichita State team are no strangers to publicity. The Shockers welcome the attention that will come with a visit from "College GameDay" in advance of Saturday's game against Northern Iowa. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Coachspeak: Marshall, WSU ready for GameDay
Daily Word: What's at stake for bubble teams?
Daily Word: What's at stake for bubble teams? From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Daily Word: What's at stake for bubble teams?
Stop The Knot: Drive By Barbers Chopping Off Man Buns
Is your favorite new hairstyle sweeping the nation the man bun? It’s understandable, as lumbersexuals are the best of both worlds — they have enough... From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Stop The Knot: Drive By Barbers Chopping Off Man Buns
Former UNLV running back Peebles dies at 29
Former UNLV running back Peebles dies at 29 From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Former UNLV running back Peebles dies at 29
Totes That Transition From Class To Happy Hour
I'm not talking hideous backpacks or tiny purses that can barely fit anything -- you need the perfect bag that can go from the library to impromptu happy hour down the street. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Totes That Transition From Class To Happy Hour
Former UNLV RB David Peeples dead at 29
Peeples, a Las Vegas native, died at Mountain View Hospital with the cause of death “yet to be determined.”
Peeples, the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year in 2003, enrolled at UNLV in 2004 after a decorated career at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas. He rushed for 3,334 yards and 30 scores in his high school career, but his time at UNLV was marred with injury.
UNLV Sports Information Director Mark Wallington and Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall, a Las Vegas native, paid tribute to Peeples on Twitter.
#RIP former @unlvfootball RB David Peeples, who lettered for the Rebels 2005-08. D-Peeps was good people. http://ift.tt/1LS5lyk
— Mark Wallington (@UNLVFBSID) February 26, 2015
Unexpected death makes you pause and look at life for what it really is.. RIP David Peeples
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh54) February 26, 2015 Overall, in parts of four seasons, Peeples rushed for 566 yards and eight touchdowns as a Rebel.
For more UNLV news, visit Rebel-Net.com.
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You’ll Never Guess How Much the Kardashians Will Make for More KUWTK Seasons
Kim, Khloe, and the rest of the K girls are earning mega bucks for 3 more seasons of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians.' From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - You’ll Never Guess How Much the Kardashians Will Make for More KUWTK Seasons
WATCH: Man Yells “Roll Tide” Doing Donuts In Pickup [VIDEO]
While University of Tennessee students are making snow dongs and smoking from snow bongs, Alabama fans are doing donuts in pickups on the local news... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - WATCH: Man Yells “Roll Tide” Doing Donuts In Pickup [VIDEO]
Florida reinstates suspended F Finney-Smith
Florida will have second-leading scorer Dorian Finney-Smith back against Tennessee on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Florida reinstates suspended F Finney-Smith
UTEP's Floyd suspended 1 game for ejection
UTEP coach Tim Floyd was suspended for a game by Conference USA for failing to leave the court quickly after receiving two quick technical fouls and getting ejected in a loss at Louisiana Tech. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - UTEP's Floyd suspended 1 game for ejection
OK State adds NFL assistants to coaching staff
OK State adds NFL assistants to coaching staff From College Football News : CBSSports.com - OK State adds NFL assistants to coaching staff
Weekend Homework: Utah, Arizona know each other well
Utah and Arizona have met 11 times since the 1998 Elite Eight, and Arizona has won each contest. The Utes could prove they've arrived with a win on Saturday. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Weekend Homework: Utah, Arizona know each other well
Original Teen Moms Are Pissed About Farrah Abraham’s Return
Cast members are not happy about Farrah Abraham being included on Teen Mom OG.
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From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy » College Candy - Original Teen Moms Are Pissed About Farrah Abraham’s Return Hesburgh, ex-Notre Dame president, dies at 97
The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh transformed the University of Notre Dame into a school known almost as much for academics as for football, even if it meant challenging popes, presidents -- or legendary football coaches. From ESPN.com - College Football - Hesburgh, ex-Notre Dame president, dies at 97
4 DIY Blogs You Should Bookmark Now
Photo Credit: ELLE This week, instead of the usual DIY tutorial, I thought I would share with all of you a few of my favorite DIY blogs. Don’t be fazed by the crazy-in-depth tutorials some of these sites feature – for every cross-stitched pillow or construction-involved home makeover, there are also plenty of low-maintenance, low-effort […] From College Fashion - 4 DIY Blogs You Should Bookmark Now
Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83
Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock on Star Trek, has died. He was 83. He passed away this morning in his Bel Air home from end-stage... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83
Hesburgh, ex-Notre Dame president, dies at 97
The Rev. Theodore Hesburgh transformed the University of Notre Dame into a school known almost as much for academics as for football, even if it meant challenging popes, presidents -- or legendary football coaches. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Hesburgh, ex-Notre Dame president, dies at 97
The Dos and Don’ts Of Spring Break
Spring Break is a week long period where you can be whoever your heart desires. With that being said, we have some suggestions that may prevent future embarrassments during your week of debauchery. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Dos and Don’ts Of Spring Break
Michigan DBs Jabrill Peppers and Blake Countess show off gymnastics skills (Videos)
The folks in Ann Arbor seem to be really jacked up about the beginning of spring practice.
First, new Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh said the first day of spring drills is “like coming out of the mother’s womb” and that he would attack it “with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”
Practice began on Tuesday and Wolverines defensive backs Jabrill Peppers and Blake Countess showed that they head-over-heels excited to be back on the field.
TURNT‼️💯 http://ift.tt/1MYTEcP
— Breez (@JabrillPeppers) February 25, 2015 That’s Peppers, a redshirt freshman, showing off his gymnastics skills during what looks to be a special teams drill. Peppers, who recently moved from cornerback to safety, missed the majority of the 2014 season with various injuries. The former five-star recruit is expected to make an impact for the Wolverines in the fall.
Two days after Peppers’ impressive backflip, fifth-year senior Blake Countess took the gymnast skills to another level.
Yall decide! 😈😂 its all fun tho! @JabrillPeppers http://ift.tt/1FFfGeT
— Blake Countess (@TheeCount2) February 27, 2015 Unlike Peppers, Countess, an All-Big Ten honorable mention selection in 2014, actually has a gymnastics background from his youth, so that seems like a bit of an unfair comparison. Still, it shows off the kind of athletic ability the Wolverines will have on display in their secondary in 2015.
Following the conclusion of Friday’s practice, the Wolverines have a week off before picking things up again on March 10. From then on out it’s three practices per week until the team’s spring game on Saturday, April 4.
For more Michigan news, visit TheWolverine.com.
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Two starting Oregon State linemen, two others medically retire
The program announced Friday that the retirement of offensive linemen Garrett Weinreich and Grant Bays, defensive end Glyeb Ewing and safety Zack Robinson are all related to medical issues.
The 6-foot-6, 312-pound Weinreich earned the starting role for the Beavers at left guard entering the 2014 season. He started the opener against Portland State but re-aggravated a knee injury he originally suffered in his true freshman season in 2012. From that point on he struggled to return to the field and saw action in only two games for the season. That same injury caused him to miss the entire 2012 season and limited him to just four games on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2013.
Like Weinreich, the 6-foot-3, 288-pound Bays was entering his redshirt junior season for the Beavers. He started a combined 10 games over the past two seasons at right guard, but according to The Oregonian, Bays dealt with a “nagging back issue” for much of his career.
After redshirting as a true freshman in 2012, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound Robinson appeared in 19 games over the past two seasons for the Beavers, mainly on special teams. However, both seasons were cut short due to injury. In 2013, it was a knee injury that kept Robinson out of two games. In 2014, Robinson missed the team’s final three games with an unspecified injury. Overall, Robinson registered eight tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his career.
Ewing, a three-star recruit from Waukon, Iowa, took a redshirt in 2014.
The Beavers start their first spring practice under new coach Gary Andersen on Tuesday, March 3.
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Juanye Jones Complains About Headaches, Doctors Find Bullet in Head
Juanye Jones, a 19-year-old from Daytona Beach, Florida, visited Daytona Beach Hospital earlier this week complaining about having intense headaches. After an X-Ray, doctors found... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Juanye Jones Complains About Headaches, Doctors Find Bullet in Head
Every SEC West coach making at least $4M
Every SEC West coach making at least $4M From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Every SEC West coach making at least $4M
Girl Crush Margot Robbie Dominates at Flip Cup
The winner got two rolls of toilet paper and a stack of Solo Cups, which any college student can tell you is a valuable prize. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Girl Crush Margot Robbie Dominates at Flip Cup
Oregon OL Andre Yruretagoyena decides to retire
A month after defensive tackle Sam Kamp made the decision due to health concerns, Oregon announced Thursday that offensive lineman Andre Yruretagoyena, a potential starter in 2015, will retire from football for personal reasons.
“We wish him all the best,” said Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich.
Yruretagoyena was a redshirt junior in 2014 and started the first two games of the season for the Ducks before going down with a leg injury. That injury kept him sidelined for much of the season, but he was able to play but not start in the team’s final four games, including the Pac-12 title game, the Rose Bowl, and the College Football Playoff title game.
Overall in his Oregon career, Yruretagoyena played in 17 games. According to a release from Oregon, Yruretagoyena said he now plans to “focus on getting my body healthy and graduating.”
“I have the utmost respect for all my coaches and teammates, and can’t thank them enough for the support and opportunity to represent the University of Oregon,” Yruretagoyena said.
“I’d also like to thank the fans of the team for their support and taking their time to come to games; they’re a very big part of this program and their support will always be a huge motivator for the team. I wish the team nothing but a successful year and can’t wait to watch.”
In addition to Yruretagoyena, Oregon also needs to replace departed seniors Hroniss Grasu, Jake Fisher and Hamani Stevens along the offensive line. Fortunately for the Ducks, senior left tackle Tyler Johnstone is set to return after missing all of last year with an injury.
Additionally, Cameron Hunt, Tyrell Crosby, Matt Pierson, Jake Pisarcik and Doug Brenner – all of whom started at least one game last season – are set to return.
Oregon starts spring practice on March 31.
For more Oregon news, visit DuckSportsAuthority.com.
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The best Group of 5 jobs
Boise State and BYU lead the list of best Group of 5 college football coaching jobs. From ESPN.com - College Football - The best Group of 5 jobs
This Video Proves Guys Know Nothing About Disney Movies
Sorry, dudes, but Isis is not Sleeping Beauty's real names, and Mulan definitely isn't a redhead. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - This Video Proves Guys Know Nothing About Disney Movies
WATCH: Vanderbilt Coach Yell At Wade Baldwin [VIDEO]
There are going to be some issues at the college level with young student-athletes who want to trash talk and take things too far. Thursday... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - WATCH: Vanderbilt Coach Yell At Wade Baldwin [VIDEO]
The Dos and Don’ts of Big/Little Week
Forget finals -- you haven’t seen stress until you’ve watched a big bake brownies, glue gun sequins, and study for a test, all while wielding a paint pen. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Dos and Don’ts of Big/Little Week
Surveillance images from Howard's Rock vandalism released (Photo)
The man who vandalized Howard's Rock at Clemson's Memorial Stadium may not have realized he'd be caught on camera. Or if he did, he was pretty brazen.
The school released surveillance images from the vandalism, which show a man hitting the glass case surrounding the rock with what appears to be a rod. The incident shattered the glass around the case, though Clemson said the rock itself appeared to be unharmed. Construction crews working on the stadium found the rock's case vandalized on Wednesday morning.
Howard's Rock case vandal caught on tape. Photos, description and background: http://t.co/aTMaglK6wu #Clemson http://ift.tt/1G0xpkL
— Orange and White (@orangeandwhite) February 26, 2015 The suspect has not been found yet. From WLTX:
The suspect was wearing a navy blue jacket, blue jeans, work boots, and gloves with reflective material on the knuckles and back of the hand. The pickup he was in is similar to a Ford Ranger. Anyone with information should call Clemson police at 864-656-2222 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
The rock has been removed from Memorial Stadium until a new case is found.
For more Clemson news, visit TigerIllustrated.com.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015
Gonzaga starts slow but holds off San Diego
Przemek Karnowski scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half, Domantas Sabonis added 11 off the bench, and No. 3 Gonzaga overcame a sluggish first half to beat San Diego 59-39 on Thursday night for its 22nd straight victory. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Gonzaga starts slow but holds off San Diego
Johnson's 15 points leads No. 7 Arizona past Colorado,
Johnson's 15 points leads No. 7 Arizona past Colorado, From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Johnson's 15 points leads No. 7 Arizona past Colorado,
Haws passes Fredette as BYU top scorer in win
Tyler Haws scored 21 points in passing Jimmer Fredette as BYU's all-time leading scorer and leading the Cougars to an 82-69 victory over Portland on Thursday night. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Haws passes Fredette as BYU top scorer in win
Vandy coach scolds player, later apologizes
Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings has apologized for a postgame incident Thursday night in which he berated Commodores player Wade Baldwin IV profanely, at one point saying, "I'm going to f---ing kill you." From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Vandy coach scolds player, later apologizes
Mississippi St.'s Mullen gets extension, raise
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has cashed in on one of the best seasons in school history with a contract extension and raise that will pay him an average of $4.275 million per year. From ESPN.com - College Football - Mississippi St.'s Mullen gets extension, raise
SEC hits LSU with minor recruiting sanctions
LSU says its football program has been penalized by the Southeastern Conference because coaches communicated too frequently with a recruit who had signed a financial aid agreement, but later decided to play elsewhere. From ESPN.com - College Football - SEC hits LSU with minor recruiting sanctions
Penn Badgley: Instagram Bae Of The Day
Most of us remember him as the sweet, nerdy bookworm Dan from Gossip Girl. However, Dan, real name Penn Badgley, is all grown up and... From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Penn Badgley: Instagram Bae Of The Day
Honduran soccer field to be named after former Georgia coach Vince Dooley
A soccer field in Honduras will bear the name of famous Georgia football coach Vince Dooley.
Dooley, 82, has spent time in Honduras helping youth find alternatives to drugs and gang violence. He’s also helped plan the landscape of the field, which will include 160 hedges on the border similar to the border at Sanford Stadium where the Georgia Bulldogs play football.
The field will be located at an elementary and middle school in the Agalta Valley and the scoreboard, which was donated by Coca-Cola, will have Dooley’s name. FIFA donated the goals.
Dooley, who won 201 games and the 1980 national championship at Georgia, will be in Honduras on March 19 for the dedication along with Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez.
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SEC sanctions LSU's recruiting early enrolees
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NHL Game at Penn State's Beaver Stadium has been discussed
With an NHL game being played at Michigan Stadium last year and another scheduled for Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium on New Year’s Day 2016, another Big Ten football venue – Penn State’s Beaver Stadium – seems like another logical location for a future Winter Classic game.
The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have one of the fiercest rivalries in the NHL, so bringing that matchup to State College, which is right in the middle of the state, would make for an awesome atmosphere at 107,282-capacity Beaver Stadium. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman thinks so too, and he told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that the league has discussed it.
“There’s been talk about it,” Bettman said. “I’m intrigued by the possibility. But it’s not anywhere close to fruition.”
While that’s at least somewhat promising for Pennsylvania hockey fans, it also got us thinking about what other college football venues could host hockey games.
Notre Dame Stadium – South Bend, Indiana
Built in 1930, Notre Dame Stadium is one of the most iconic venues in all of college football. The stadium currently holds 80,795 and a $400 million renovation project is on the way. Once those renovations are complete in South Bend, a Blues-Blackhawks game would be a great way to show it off.
Ohio Stadium – Columbus, Ohio
Michigan did it, so you know the Buckeyes want to show that they can put on a better show at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. The Horseshow holds 104,944, so you’d probably need to bring in the Detroit Red Wings to play the Columbus Blue Jackets to fill the joint. It would be awesome.
Rose Bowl – Pasadena, California
California may not be the most outdoor hockey-friendly environment, but if a Ducks-Kings game could be played at Dodger Stadium last year, a game could totally be played at the iconic Rose Bowl. The San Jose Sharks-Los Angeles Kings rivalry has intensified with playoff meetings in three of the past four seasons. A game at the 92-542-seat Rose Bowl would be a ton of fun.
Michie Stadium – West Point, New York
This would be a bit more of an intimate environment than the others with a capacity of just 38,000, but an outdoor game at the United States Military Academy would make for a great aesthetic. There are plenty of NHL teams that could be involved, including the Buffalo Sabres, the New York Rangers, the New York Islanders and the New Jersey Devils.
Others: Neyland Stadium (Tennessee), Milan Puskar Stadium (West Virginia), High Point Solutions Stadium (Rutgers)
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Philadelphia University Student Jackson Gordon Builds Machete-Proof Batman Costume
Philadelphia University design student Jackson Gordon out his talents to good-use: by crafting a 25 lbs. machete-proof kevlar batman costume. It also comes with a... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Philadelphia University Student Jackson Gordon Builds Machete-Proof Batman Costume
The 8 Most Adorable Llama Accessories
Show your support for the two rogue llamas with these awesome accessories. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The 8 Most Adorable Llama Accessories
Hautelinks: Week of 2/26/15
Love this! Which Disney character should be your red carpet muse? We posted this on our Twitter but in case you missed it, The Cut explains why it’s not sexist to ask about clothes on the red carpet. (We do also agree that they should #AskHerMore, though!) Zosia Mamet says the one thing every woman […] From College Fashion - Hautelinks: Week of 2/26/15
Honduras soccer field to be named after Dooley
Vince Dooley's name finally is being placed on a field -- far away from Georgia's Sanford Stadium. From ESPN.com - College Football - Honduras soccer field to be named after Dooley
Kiper: Another loaded WR draft class
Forty WRs (so far) who could be on NFL rosters next season From ESPN.com - College Football - Kiper: Another loaded WR draft class
Sando: How Tampa Bay can bounce back
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Wooden Watch: Can't drop Kaminsky from No. 1
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LSU can't sign early enrollees to financial aid agreements for 2 years
LSU won't be able to sign any recruits who wish to enroll early to financial aid agreements for the next two years.
The Advocate found the penalties handed down from the SEC via a public records request. The penalties stem from a player who signed a financial aid agreement with LSU to enroll early in January. When a player does so, the school he signs an FAA with is allowed unlimited contact – but only if he early enrolls with that school. The player didn't, and therefore LSU violated the unlimited contact provision.
As part of the sanctions, LSU will also lose 21 (10 percent) of its 2015 recruiting evaluation days.
The name of the recruit is unknown and the Advocate said LSU declined comment. The report does list one player who signed a FAA early but didn't sign a LOI with LSU.
Matt Womack, an offensive tackle from Mississippi, signed a financial aid agreement with LSU in August intending to enroll at the school in January. Instead, Womack de-committed — as hundreds of prospects do each year — and signed a National Letter of Intent with Alabama in February.
Financial aid agreements, instituted by the NCAA in the fall of 2013, allow high school seniors who plan to enroll early to sign with that school starting Aug. 1 of their senior years.
A financial aid agreement doesn’t bind the player to that particular school like a National Letter of Intent does, but it affords coaches of that school unlimited contact with the signee — contact that would normally be considered against NCAA rules.
However, Womack's father said in the fall to the Clarion-Ledger that LSU wasn't using the financial aid agreement to contact his son on an unlimited basis.
Players can sign multiple financial aid agreements. Therefore, by initiating unlimited contact with a not-rock-solid recruit who has signed a financial aid agreement with the intention to enroll early, programs run the risk of the violation LSU committed.
LSU's 2015 recruiting class was ranked No. 8 in the country by Rivals.
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Georgia Tech hacker gets pretrial diversion
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Ineligible Baylor RB sorry, 'I broke the rules'
Ineligible Baylor running back Silas Nacita apologized on Thursday for accepting impermissible benefits. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ineligible Baylor RB sorry, 'I broke the rules'
Report: NFL's 49ers to bid for CFP title game
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Baylor's Nacita: I broke rules
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Ineligible Baylor RB Silas Nacita admits to breaking rules, apologizes
Ineligible Baylor RB Silas Nacita tweeted an apology Thursday morning for breaking NCAA guidelines.
Baylor announced Wednesday that the formerly homeless walk-on running back was ineligible because of rules violations. While Nacita said Wednesday that he was ruled ineligible by the NCAA, the NCAA said it never heard his case or made a ruling about it, meaning Baylor never took the case to the governing body.
Thursday, Nacita apologized for breaking NCAA rules, misleading in his previous tweets, and said he should have accepted NCAA-approved guidance offered to him by Baylor.
The bottom line is that I broke the rules. I should've never accepted the help and I am deeply sorry for my actions http://ift.tt/1MUGv4c
— Silas Nacita (@Salsa_Nacho) February 26, 2015 Players are allowed to accept housing assistance from close family friends, but as he said in his apology, his utilization of the people around him didn't fit the guidelines.
As we wrote Wednesday, the multiple layers of the story meant we likely didn't know the whole sequence of events that led to Nacita's ineligibility. While his apology helps clear the waters, it's still safe to say there's likely more here than meets the eye.
And this should be a lesson to all NCAA athletes to check with compliance before doing anything that could be considerend a violation of NCAA rules, no matter the circumstances.
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College football proved tricky again on Jeopardy!
We've already established that easy college football questions for the Dr. Saturday reader can be incredibly tough questions for the Jeopardy! contestant, so what happened on Tuesday's Jeopardy! episode should come as no surprise.
The clue for the $400 question was "In September 2013 a record crowd of more than 115,000 saw host Michigan beat Notre Dame in this football-crazy city."
These nerds got it wrong, didn't even answer! #Jeopardy #AnnArbor #BigHouse #Heaven #GoBlue http://ift.tt/1LIEHIk
— Frenchy〽️ (@M_J_F_87) February 25, 2015 Yes, they even gave away the state where the game was played. And it went unanswered.
Of course, the answer is Ann Arbor. We wrote about this game.
Previously, Jeopardy! contestants have been stumped by Johnny Manziel's college and the number of members in the Big Ten.
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Report: L'ville-ex charged with rape, sodomy
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UT students (again) had a snowball fight at Neyland Stadium
When it snows in Knoxville, Tennessee students are apparently drawn to Neyland Stadium like moths to a flame.
Students had a snowball fight at Neyland Stadium on Wednesday after the area got some snow.
#NeylandSnowballFight This time without arrests... http://t.co/Baov6eHI0A http://ift.tt/1JQ5K8X
— 106.1 The River (@river106) February 26, 2015 Last February, students did the same thing, and some students got in trouble. Eight were cited for trespassing and two were cited for underage drinking according to WBIR. Now that this is apparently becoming a pattern, maybe it's time for some preventative police snow measures at Neyland.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
No. 19 Baylor upsets No. 12 Iowa State 79-70
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FSU freshman scores 30 in final 4:38 in loss
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Report: 49ers to bid to host CFP title game
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Richmond upsets No. 22 VCU in double OT
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From Kentucky rolls past Mississippi State to 28-0
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Short-handed UVa stifles Wake Forest in rout
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Big 12 reprimands K-State for court storming
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Big 12's Bowlsby made $2.5 million in 2013-14
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Vandals damage case around Howard's Rock
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Pete Carroll to receive honorary degree from USC
Though his tenure as USC head coach ended five years ago under rather unceremonious circumstances five years ago, the school announced Wednesday that Pete Carroll will receive an honorary degree on May 15 during the school’s commencement ceremony.
Former USC and current @Seahawks head coach @PeteCarroll will receive an honorary @USC degree at the 2015 commencement ceremony. #FightOn
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) February 25, 2015 Carroll, now the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, will also be inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame on the following day, May 16. He led the Trojans to a 97-19 record, two AP National Championships in 2003 and 2004 and a BCS National Championship in 2005, which was later vacated.
Carroll left for the Seahawks after the 2009 season while the program was investigated for improper benefits given to Heisman Trophy-winning running back Reggie Bush while Carroll ran the program. As a result of those findings, the NCAA vacated the program’s BCS title, two wins from the 2004 season and all of its wins in 2005. The program also was hit with reduced scholarships and a two-year bowl ban.
After leaving USC, Carroll led the Seahawks to three division championships won the 2013 Super Bowl.
“Carroll returned USC football to national prominence during his nine- year tenure as head coach at the university,” said the university in a release. “His ‘Always Compete’ philosophy has led to a successful four-decade career in football. Carroll is one of just a few coaches in football history to have won a Super Bowl and a national college championship.”
The university also lauded Carroll for his charitable efforts both in Los Angeles and Seattle.
“He is also the founder of A Better LA and A Better Seattle, two gang- violence prevention and community-building organizations that empower inner- city youth and forge relationships with service organizations,” the statement said.
In addition to Carroll, Attorney General Kamala Harris, health-care policy expert Leonard Schaeffer, conductor-composer Michael Tilson Thomas, Nobel Prize- winning chemist Ada Yonath, and Ariel Investments president Mellody Hobson will also receive honorary degrees.
For more USC news, visit TrojanSports.com.
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Case containing Howard's Rock at Clemson vandalized
The case for Howard's Rock at Clemson's Memorial Stadium was vandalized early Wednesday.
According to the school, the rock appears to be unharmed but the glass from the case it sits in was broken. The rock was taken out of the stadium on Wednesday.
Howard's Rock removed from Death Valley, Photo via @steelerwill and @ClemsonInsider http://t.co/R4vVpjBwM2 http://ift.tt/1FXQmEs
— Aaron Ransdell (@RansdellatTheSt) February 25, 2015 Clemson released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying it was looking into the incident. The school said the vandalism was reported by construction workers working on stadium renovations early Wednesday morning and that police are currently investigating.
“Howard's Rock is a very important and visible part of our campus and our stadium, and we know many students, alumni and fans come to see it throughout the year,” Clemson athletic director Dan Radakovich said. “We’ll work to quickly have it back in its home and available for all to see as quickly as possible.”
It's not the first time the rock has been vandalized. An 18-year-old was arrested in June 2013 after a vandalism incident on June 2, 2013. After that vandalism incident, which saw a piece broken off the rock, Howard's Rock got a new case. And now, it'll have to have an even newer case to replace the replacement that was just vandalized.
Clemson players rub the rock, named for former Clemson coach Frank Howard, before every home game for good luck.
For more Clemson news, visit TigerIllustrated.com.
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Seahawks' Carroll to get honorary USC degree
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Oklahoma State loses RB coach to Arkansas
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USC to play Utah State, West. Michigan, UNLV
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Baylor RB Silas Nacita says NCAA ruled him ineligible, but the story has holes
Baylor walk-on running back Silas Nacita has been dismissed from the Baylor football team after he claimed the NCAA ruled he took an impermissible benefit.
His benefit?
Taking permanent lodging from a friend instead of sleeping on various apartment floors.
Nacita, who detailed his ordeal with the NCAA on Twitter, claimed he was homeless when he enrolled at Baylor and was staying on the floors of various friends. He said a longtime family friend took him in, gave him a place to live, and that the NCAA deemed that impermissible benefit and ruled him ineligible.
All I wanted to do was go to school and play the game I loved. http://ift.tt/1AKI5PQ
— Silas Nacita (@Salsa_Nacho) February 25, 2015 It’s easy to point the finger at the NCAA and even at Baylor in this instance, but that might not be the right thing to do.
The NCAA said in a tweet that it did not declare Nacita ineligible as previously stated.
The NCAA did not declare Silas Nacita ineligible and Baylor has not requested a waiver for him.
— NCAA (@NCAA) February 25, 2015 According to David Smoak, who works for an ESPN station in Central Texas that profiled Nacita during the 2014 season, Nacita was given options to relieve his homelessness and stay within NCAA rules and might not have taken advantage of them.
There are methods in place to help student-athletes in the position like @Salsa_Nacho, he chose to ignore them, NCAA or Baylor not at fault.
— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) February 25, 2015 Smoak also noted that Nacita was told of potential housing options prior to accepting housing from a friend.
Calls and emails to Chad Jackson, Baylor’s associate AD for compliance, were not immediately returned. However, Baylor’s Campus Living and Learning said it was not aware of subsidized housing for homeless students or students whose scholarships did not cover housing. The call was directed to financial aid.
Baylor athletics director Ian McCaw released a statement regarding Nacita’s eligibility and appeared to be shutting the door on a possible return.
“Silas Nacita will not be a part of the football program moving forward due to rules violations that impact his eligibility. We appreciate his contributions to Baylor football and wish him well as he completes his studies.”
Baylor said it will have no further comment on Nacita.
Nacita’s incredible journey from a homeless high school football player and wrestler in Bakersfield, Calif., to a scholar-athlete at Cornell to homelessness vagabond, community college and ultimately Baylor was documented in a Sports Illustrated piece last December. It detailed Nacita’s broken relationship with his mother and his decision to forgo a scholarship at Cornell after a year to come to Baylor. It also chronicles his journey from Cornell to Bakersfield, which included hitchhiking and sleeping in ditches, as well as his attempts to enroll in Baylor before finally earning enough scholarship money to pay for school and walk onto the team.
There are, however, holes in the Sports Illustrated story, including a part that says Nacita had earned scholarship money from a community college and a federal loan to get enough funds to rent an apartment and buy a moped prior to joining Baylor for summer workouts in 2014.
This is the same time period that Nacita tells the Sports Illustrated writer that he was homeless and sleeping on the floors of friends.
Also, Baylor did not set up the interview with Sports Illustrated, Nacita sought it out.
It's worth noting that for Nacita to be declared ineligible by the university he would have had to have taken the apartment from a Baylor booster or someone with ties to the university not just a plain old family friend.
Fact is Baylor dismissing Nacita and the NCAA debunking Nacita’s tweet raise major questions about the validity of this story in the first place. It’s unfortunate that we can’t take what appears to be good, heartfelt and inspiring stories at face value anymore; Manti Te’o’s fictitious girlfriend saw to that.
And while it would be easy to blame the evil and heartless NCAA for forcing a poor walk-on to choose between homelessness and his dream of playing Baylor football, well, that’s not quite the case either.
Are there still good stories of people overcoming odds and pursuing their dreams? Sure. Is the story of Silas Nacita one of them? Maybe.
But right now, it’s too difficult to discern between fact and fiction.
For more Baylor news, visit SicEmSports.com.
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K-State fan cited for court-storming elbow
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Oregon's Brown almost needed leg amputation
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LeBron: Stop recruiting my 10-year-old son
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The Gang From ‘Frozen’ is Back! Watch the Short Film Sneak Peek
Don't be surprised if you see some kids decked out in their Elsa dresses when you head to the movies next month. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Gang From ‘Frozen’ is Back! Watch the Short Film Sneak Peek
Hilary Duff’s Son Hung Out With Jack Osbourne’s Daughter
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WATCH: University Of Illinois Student Rapes Girl, Blames ’50 Shades Of Grey’ [Video]
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BYU AD: School intends to play in Power 5 conference in 'near future'
BYU is still sending signals that it would like to be a member of a Power Five conference sooner rather than later.
Athletic director Tom Holmoe said Tuesday that he thinks there's a round of realignment in college football to come. And he hopes the Cougars are involved in it.
"We’re an independent team playing an independent schedule,” Holmoe said. “That’s what we’ve got and that’s where we are. We’re not really looking back, we’re looking forward because there are possibilities, and I have to do my due diligence on that.”
Meanwhile, Holmoe also said he foresees another shift in conference alignment coming, and "it’s our intention that we would be playing in what they commonly call a 'Power 5' conference sometime in the near future."
The Cougars have a television deal with ESPN for home games. As Power Five conferences have added mandatory out of conference games against fellow Power Five opponents, BYU has fought to be considered like Notre Dame. The Irish are independent too, but they're treated like a P5 school. BYU is considered a Power Five opponent by the ACC but not the SEC.
In June, coach Bronco Mendenhall expressed his desire for BYU to join the Big 12. With 10 teams, the Big 12 seems the most likely candidate for the Cougars. However, members of the conference said shortly after Mendenhall's comments that it wasn't looking to expand.
While BYU would likely have to give up its ESPN deal if it joins a Power Five conference, the conference revenue would more than make up for the loss of the ESPN revenue.
Holmoe also said that the school was handling discipline internally for the brawl at the end of the Miami Beach Bowl. BYU and Memphis players fought at the end of the double overtime game and Memphis has previously announced suspensions for players involved in the fight.
"There is a lot going on behind the scenes and we'd like to keep it that way," Holmoe said.
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DL Javonte Magee not on Baylor's spring football roster
Javonte Magee is currently not a member of Baylor's football team.
The defensive lineman, who had nine tackles and a sack last year while playing in all 13 of Baylor's games, isn't on the Bears roster right now, according to coach Art Briles.
“He’s not here this spring,” Briles said via the San Antonio Express News. “There’s a possibility that he’ll come back this summer. But this spring, he’s not with us.”
Magee is back in San Antonio right now. Briles was coy when he was asked what Magee needed to accomplish to rejoin the team.
“That’s kind of between us and him and the university,” Briles said. “So we just hope that it works out for his benefit.”
According to teammate Jamal Palmer, Magee has a lot on his mind.
A former four-star recruit out of high school, Magee has left and returned to the football team previously. He was not part of Baylor's 2013 team after leaving in the summer and returned before the 2014 season.
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Kate Upton and Justin Verlander Had A Real Cute Moment at the Ball Game [GIF]
We’re not sure if this really cute footage of Kate Upton is from Lakeland, Florida, which is where the Detroit Tigers are currently in the... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Kate Upton and Justin Verlander Had A Real Cute Moment at the Ball Game [GIF]
The Voice Season 8: Blind Auditions Update
Night #2 of blind auditions on The Voice, and some serious talent joins the competition. Take a look! From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Voice Season 8: Blind Auditions Update
U-M has 1st spring practice under Harbaugh
After running his first practice as Michigan's coach, Jim Harbaugh made it clear how much work lies ahead. From ESPN.com - College Football - U-M has 1st spring practice under Harbaugh
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
K-State fan contrite, 'can't change' incident
Nathan Power, the fan who threw an elbow at Kansas' Jamari Traylor as he was walking off the court after Kansas State's victory Monday night over Kansas, apologized Tuesday in a "letter to the editor" that the Kansas State school newspaper posted online. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - K-State fan contrite, 'can't change' incident
Syracuse relies on defense to top No. 9 Irish
B.J. Johnson scored 19 points, Rakeem Christmas added 14 despite being in foul trouble and Syracuse held ninth-ranked Notre Dame to 35 percent shooting in a 65-60 victory Tuesday night. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Syracuse relies on defense to top No. 9 Irish
NC State downs UNC for rare Chapel Hill win
Anthony "Cat" Barber scored 16 points and North Carolina State beat No. 15 North Carolina 58-46 on Tuesday night, earning its first road win in the series in a dozen years. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - NC State downs UNC for rare Chapel Hill win
No. 6 Villanova routs No. 25 Providence 89-61
No. 6 Villanova routs No. 25 Providence 89-61 From ESPN.com - College Basketball - No. 6 Villanova routs No. 25 Providence 89-61
Ex-Wisconsin player to plead guilty in case
A former University of Wisconsin football player and his twin brother are scheduled to plead guilty next month in a string of robberies. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ex-Wisconsin player to plead guilty in case
Wells, Maryland pull upset of No. 5 Wisconsin
Dez Wells scored 26 points, and No. 14 Maryland held off fifth-ranked Wisconsin 59-53 Tuesday night, ending the Badgers' 10-game winning streak and ruining their bid to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Wells, Maryland pull upset of No. 5 Wisconsin
Reminder That Jason Momoa Is Still Super Hot
Everybody needs some Jason Momoa inspiration, enjoy! From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Reminder That Jason Momoa Is Still Super Hot
Texas' Holmes tossed for elbow near basket
Texas Longhorns forward Jonathan Holmes was ejected after earning a Flagrant 2 foul for throwing an elbow at an opposing player in the first half of his team's matchup at West Virginia. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Texas' Holmes tossed for elbow near basket
UCLA officially hires ex-WVU asst. Tom Bradley
UCLA officially hires ex-WVU asst. Tom Bradley From College Football News : CBSSports.com - UCLA officially hires ex-WVU asst. Tom Bradley
UNC, ex-learning specialist reach settlement
The former North Carolina learning specialist who questioned the literacy level of Tar Heels athletes has reached a settlement to end her lawsuit against the school. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - UNC, ex-learning specialist reach settlement
Olbermann off air after Penn State tweets
Keith Olbermann will not host his show for the rest of the week, ESPN said Tuesday, because of tweets critical of Penn State and its annual THON fundraiser. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Olbermann off air after Penn State tweets
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