Brandon Ashley scored 12 points and T.J. McConnell had a career-high eight steals to spark No. 6 Arizona's smothering defense, lifting the Wildcats to a 57-34 victory over Oregon State on Friday night. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Arizona holds Oregon St. to 34 points in rout
Friday, January 30, 2015
Brady Hoke no longer a candidate at Central Michigan
Hoke was in talks with Central Michigan about its head coaching vacancy, but is no longer considered a candidate because, as Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press put it, “it was not a fit between the two sides.”
Central Michigan found itself unexpectedly looking for a head coach after Dan Enos left to become the offensive coordinator at Arkansas on Jan. 22.
Hoke spent the past four seasons as the head coach at Michigan before being fired on Dec. 2.
Hoke would have been a catch for the Chippewas because of his background and success in the Mid-American Conference. Hoke was a Western Michigan and Toledo assistant in 1984-88 and Ball State's coach in 2003-08. He led Ball State to a 12-1 season in 2008.
Hoke will try his hand at broadcasting next week when he works with CBS Sports Network on National Signing Day.
For more Central Michigan news, visit ChippewaCountry.com.
- - - - - - -
Graham Watson is the editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at dr.saturday@ymail.com or follow her on Twitter! Follow @YahooDrSaturday
And don’t forget to keep up with all of Graham’s thoughts, witty comments and college football discussions on Facebook
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Brady Hoke no longer a candidate at Central Michigan
Beauty How-to: Basic Eye Makeup Look for Beginners
In my last post, I received a comment about how some people may not know why certain steps are required, such as adding in a transition shade to an eye makeup look. That sparked an idea for me to create a basic eyeshadow look and go over the directions step-by-step. A basic eyeshadow look consists […] From College Fashion - Beauty How-to: Basic Eye Makeup Look for Beginners
10 Dog Vines You Really Need in Your Life
The best way to spend your Friday night. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 10 Dog Vines You Really Need in Your Life
Bret Bielema would have been the Miami Dolphins coach if they had drafted Russell Wilson
Following the 2011 college football season, Bret Bielema almost left Wisconsin to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
According to a story ESPN.com’s Elizabeth Merrill, Bielema was working out his plans for the Dolphins when he asserted that the team should draft Russell Wilson in the second round.
The idea of selecting a 5-10 quarterback in the second round, which is where Bielema thinks they need to, does not go over well. They think he's crazy.
"One hundred percent," Bielema says.
"They all looked at me like, 'You can't say that. That's the difference between college and pro. He's undersized. He can't throw.' I was like, 'OK, all right,' and I honestly, that day, kind of pulled myself out of it."
Bielema stayed one more season with the Badgers before leaving for Arkansas. Wilson was drafted in the third round by Seattle and has led the Seahawks to one Super Bowl title and one yet to be determined.
Just imagine if Miami had listened to Bielema, hired him and taken Wilson in the second round instead of Ryan Tannehill with the No. 8 overall pick? That move would have affected the fortunes of two NFL teams and two college teams all because Bielema believe in Wilson’s talent.
But the real question is, what do we all think about Bielema in the NFL?
- - - - - - -
Graham Watson is the editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at dr.saturday@ymail.com or follow her on Twitter! Follow @YahooDrSaturday
And don’t forget to keep up with all of Graham’s thoughts, witty comments and college football discussions on Facebook
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Bret Bielema would have been the Miami Dolphins coach if they had drafted Russell Wilson
Michigan QB Bellomy, TE Heitzman to transfer
Michigan QB Bellomy, TE Heitzman to transfer From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Michigan QB Bellomy, TE Heitzman to transfer
The Hottest Photos of OSU Student Kendra Sunderland
Kendra Sutherland, the OSU student that crafted an adult film in her school’s library, has gained popularity seemingly overnight. After her 31-minute video went viral... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - The Hottest Photos of OSU Student Kendra Sunderland
Missouri AD grateful, regretful in stepping down
An emotional Missouri athletic director Mike Alden said Friday he has reached "the perfect time" to step down after 17 years. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Missouri AD grateful, regretful in stepping down
McCain: Time to talk legalizing sports betting
Sen. John McCain says Congress needs to hold hearings to discuss legalizing sports betting From ESPN.com - College Basketball - McCain: Time to talk legalizing sports betting
Missouri AD grateful, regretful in stepping down
An emotional Missouri athletic director Mike Alden said Friday he has reached "the perfect time" to step down after 17 years. From ESPN.com - College Football - Missouri AD grateful, regretful in stepping down
McCain: Time to talk legalizing sports betting
Sen. John McCain says Congress needs to hold hearings to discuss legalizing sports betting From ESPN.com - College Football - McCain: Time to talk legalizing sports betting
The 5 Worst Actors In Teen TV History
Fun fact: Ashlee Simpson's acting was bad that she was fired from 'Melrose Place' halfway through her first season. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The 5 Worst Actors In Teen TV History
Katy Perry Talks Love And Upcoming Super Bowl Performance
Katy Perry will be performing during the Super Bowl's half time show Sunday, which means that she's gearing up for what could be the biggest performance of her career. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Katy Perry Talks Love And Upcoming Super Bowl Performance
Daily Word: Duke without Sulaimon
Daily Word: Duke without Sulaimon From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Daily Word: Duke without Sulaimon
Report: Hoke won't be hired at Central Mich.
Report: Hoke won't be hired at Central Mich. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Report: Hoke won't be hired at Central Mich.
Arian Foster says he took $40,000 to $50,000 at Tennessee, then tweets he didn't
This wasn’t the first time Foster, now a running back with the Houston Texans, had claimed he was paid in college. Back in 2013, Foster told Sports Illustrated he had been “getting money on the side” while in school, but he did not specify how much.
“You have people help you out here and there,” Foster told The Dan LeBatard Show. “Boosters and alumni and ex-players, they all know how it is, man. It's hard living check to check when you don't have enough money to go out to the movies or any kind of leisure activity. And you're not allowed to get a job. Especially when I was in college, they were a lot more stringent on those rules, so at any given chance I got the opportunity, I took a free handout. Absolutely.”
Foster also claimed he met his wife, Romina, through an agent. He said the agent was trying to sign both students as Romina was singing in a girl’s group. Foster said the agent took the two out on a boat in Chattanooga to “wine and dine us. It was definitely illegal by NCAA standards.” Foster did not end up signing with that agent.
However, on Friday, one of Foster’s former teammates, linebacker Ryan Karl, linked to Foster’s interview on his Facebook page and called out his former teammate.
“So Arian Foster I gotta call you out here,” Karl wrote. “You’re my boy, but you did not get $40-50k from boosters while at UT. Shoot, you were as broke as me in college driving a crap car living in a crap apartment - like us all. Also, these claims of being wined and dined by agents is a big stretch too. You are a baller now but at the time, you were a risky pick with who ended up being a free agent. Quit trying to grab attention while throwing your school under the bus.”
Not surprisingly, Foster even started to backpedal on his comment, claiming on Twitter that he never received the amount of money he claimed.
Vol fans, it was a joke. I didn't get no where near 50k.
— Feeno (@ArianFoster) January 30, 2015 Whether Foster was joking or not, it is important to note that Foster has stuck with his story since 2013, even if he’s not being entirely truthful about the amount.
- - - - - - -
Graham Watson is the editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at dr.saturday@ymail.com or follow her on Twitter! Follow @YahooDrSaturday
And don’t forget to keep up with all of Graham’s thoughts, witty comments and college football discussions on Facebook
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Arian Foster says he took $40,000 to $50,000 at Tennessee, then tweets he didn't
Go Nude – Our 10 Favorite Makeup Finds
There's no one-size-fits-all option when it comes to nude shades.
From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy » College Candy - Go Nude – Our 10 Favorite Makeup Finds
From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy » College Candy - Go Nude – Our 10 Favorite Makeup Finds Army AD: Knights trying to schedule Ohio St.
Army AD: Knights trying to schedule Ohio St. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Army AD: Knights trying to schedule Ohio St.
Foster on $50K in college cash: Just kidding
Foster on $50K in college cash: Just kidding From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Foster on $50K in college cash: Just kidding
OSU's Elliott opens as 2015 Heisman favorite
OSU's Elliott opens as 2015 Heisman favorite From College Football News : CBSSports.com - OSU's Elliott opens as 2015 Heisman favorite
Valentine’s Day Dreams Come True With Benefit x BaubleBar Collab
Who needs a boy when you have a beauty collab? From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Valentine’s Day Dreams Come True With Benefit x BaubleBar Collab
Dante Fowler Jr. thanks Florida fans in newspaper ad (Photo)
Dante Fowler Jr. opted to forgo his final season of eligibility at Florida and pursue a professional career in the NFL. In order to thank the Florida fans for their support during his time with the program, Fowler took out an advertisement in the Gainesville Sun on Friday.
Very cool from @TheDanteFowler6, thanking the #GatorNation with an ad in today's @GainesvilleSun @Gator_sports http://ift.tt/166gO07
— GatorZone Football (@GatorZoneFB) January 30, 2015 “Thank you Gator Nation for all the support and love the past three years,” the ad read. “We’ve got the best fans in the and. I’ll forever bleed Orange & Blue.”
Fowler, a defensive end, was one of Florida’s leaders on defense in 2014 as he registered 60 tackles, 15 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.
Overall in his career, Fowler had 140 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles.
The 6-foot-3, 261-pound Fowler is projected by many to be a first round pick in May’s draft.
For more Florida news, visit InsideTheGators.com.
- - - - - - -
Sam Cooper is a contributor for the Yahoo Sports blogs. Have a tip? Email him or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Dante Fowler Jr. thanks Florida fans in newspaper ad (Photo)
And The Award For Wackiest Engagement Photo Goes To…
A couple took what might be the most ridiculous engagement photo of all time. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - And The Award For Wackiest Engagement Photo Goes To…
Super Bowl 2015 Live Stream: How To Watch Online
At 6:30 PM today, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will take to the field in hopes of leaving it as the 2015 Super... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Super Bowl 2015 Live Stream: How To Watch Online
6 Celebrity Siblings You Forgot Existed
Don't worry guys, we didn't forget you. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 6 Celebrity Siblings You Forgot Existed
Man Bun Meets High Ponytail: Hozier Covers Ariana Grande
Hopefully Ariana Grande gave Hozier some pointers on hair grooming and hitting the high notes. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Man Bun Meets High Ponytail: Hozier Covers Ariana Grande
Seahawks players Sherman, Bennett rip NCAA
Seahawks players Sherman, Bennett rip NCAA From College Football News : CBSSports.com - Seahawks players Sherman, Bennett rip NCAA
Super (Bowl) Cuts: The Best of Seattle Seahawks Haircuts
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you can’t deny that the Seattle Seahawks represent for their team. Not only are they willing to show a little... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Super (Bowl) Cuts: The Best of Seattle Seahawks Haircuts
Seahawks players think you regular people don't understand the difficult plight of the student-athlete
The NCAA isn’t one of the most well liked entities in sports and apparently, that dislike made it to the podiums of Super Bowl media day.
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman and defensive end Michael Bennett railed against the NCAA when asked about the treatment of college athletes, the demands on their time and whether or not they should be paid.
"I think the NCAA is one of the biggest scams in America," said Bennett, who went to Texas A&M. "These kids put so much on the line. They [the NCAA] say, 'We give you a free degree.' That's like me owning a restaurant and saying, 'I'll give you a free burger.' It makes me so mad and irate. Universities need to do more for the student-[athletes].”
Apparently, Bennett had not been informed that the NCAA’s five major conferences — the ACC, Big 12, SEC, Pac-12 and Big Ten — last week adopted a plan to not only pay for the tuition, room, board, books and fees of student-athletes, but also various costs of attending college, including personal expenses and transportation.
And either had Sherman, who spent a part of his media session railing against the lack of understanding regarding the time demands on student-athletes.
"I don't think college athletes are given enough time to take advantage of the free education they're given," Sherman said. "It's frustrating because a lot of people get upset with student-athletes and say you're not focused on school and not taking advantage of the opportunity you're given.
"I would love for a regular student, for just one semester, to have a student-athlete schedule during the season and show me how you balance that. Show me how you would schedule your classes when you can't schedule classes for 2 to 6 o'clock on any given day.
"Show me how you're going to get all your work done when you get out [of practice and meetings] at 7:30 or so and have a test the next day and you're dead tired from practice and you still have to study and get the same work done."
Sherman, who told the reporter he appreciated the question before going on his 640-word rant — the longest answer he gave all day — also noted that despite all the time invested in the sport, student-athletes didn’t have enough money to enjoy what little free time they did have.
"And people are upset that student-athletes need a little cash," Sherman said. "I tell you from experience that one time I had negative 40 bucks in my account. It was in the negative more times than positive. You have to make a decision whether you put gas in your car or get a meal.
"People say you get room and board and they pay for your education. But to [the school officials'] knowledge, you're there to play football. Those are the things coaches tell you every day. Luckily I was blessed to go to Stanford, a school primarily focused on academics. But as [former Stanford coach] Jim Harbaugh would attest, we were still there to play football."
This isn’t some new argument, but it is becoming a tired one. Sherman graduated Stanford with honors and took full advantage of everything his education had to offer. But he — and every other student-athlete — knew exactly what he was getting into when he signed on to be a student and be an athlete. It’s demanding, but it does come with a free education, and quite honestly, it’s not too much different from a student who gets a scholarship, but has to maintain a high GPA to keep it. Athletes are only required to keep a 2.0 GPA. So while Sherman paints this picture of keeping his nose in a book for 90 percent of his college career, there are plenty of athletes who take full advantage of their free education by doing the bare minimum while making sure to attend every party possible.
Bennett, who again, has been far too busy with preparing for the Super Bowl to keep up with college news, has a plan to compensate college players for their time.
"I think the NCAA should come up with a plan for college athletes to receive some of the money they bring into the schools,” Bennett said. “My school, Texas A&M, I think makes $50 million just on jersey sales. So I would say pay $60,000 [to student-athletes] for every year you stay in college. Keep that in a 401(k). After you graduate, hold that money until you are a certain age and then you get the money."
OK, this plan is absurd and unrealistic and $50 million on jersey sales? What? Colleges would go broke if they tried to pay EVERY student-athlete $60,000 a year in addition to the basics of tuition, room, board, books, etc. Most college students don’t make $60,000 in their first job, but the third-string linebacker, who doesn’t see the field in two seasons, should be making $60,000 a year? OK.
Look this is a much longer argument for another forum, but shelling out more $2 million yearly for student-athletes on top of the other millions that are already shelled out for collegiate basics would put most programs in the red.
While several student-athletes, such as former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, have painted a rosy picture of college athlete life — Winston claimed that he didn’t need more than the scholarship he was given — Bennett painted a deplorable picture of athlete life during his time at A&M, which is why the steep compensation would be the only solution to making athletes feel better.
"I think there are very few schools that actually care about the players," Bennett said. "Guys break their legs and they get the worst surgery they could possibly get by the worst doctors with the worst treatment."
Yeah, that Dr. James Andrews guy, who did Braxton Miller’s shoulder and many other major collegiate surgeries, is the worst.
"They don't understand," Bennett continued. "When I was in college, I was going to class and some student came up to me and said, 'I'm paying your tuition.' I said, 'You don't pay my damn tuition. My mom paid that when she worked two jobs and I woke up every morning at 6 a.m. and worked hard.' Student-athletes don't get enough credit.”
So today, when you’re out and about on a college campus, hug a student athlete. Apparently, they need it.
- - - - - - -
Graham Watson is the editor of Dr. Saturday on Yahoo Sports. Have a tip? Email her at dr.saturday@ymail.com or follow her on Twitter! Follow @YahooDrSaturday
And don’t forget to keep up with all of Graham’s thoughts, witty comments and college football discussions on Facebook
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - Seahawks players think you regular people don't understand the difficult plight of the student-athlete
5 Books That Should Be Required Reading In College
Not quite sure if you're ready to commit to a Gender Studies class? The best starter package you can invest with would be these books, which should be required reading for all college students. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 5 Books That Should Be Required Reading In College
Brown: Winslow's unique makeup
Duke's Justise Winslow has a special combination of genes, talent and work ethic From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Brown: Winslow's unique makeup
OC Matt Canada gets extension from NC State
Matt Canada, reported to be a candidate for the open offensive coordinator job at Tennessee, has received a contract extension from NC State. From College Football News : CBSSports.com - OC Matt Canada gets extension from NC State
UCLA's Jim Mora tweets photo of recruit, claims to be hacked, deactivates account
Jim Mora does not appear to be very Twitter-savvy.
The UCLA head coach deactivated his account following his handshake fiasco with Kansas State coach Bill Snyder at the Alamo Bowl. However, earlier this month, Mora’s Twitter account resurfaced.
It didn’t last long.
On Thursday, Mora accidentally tweeted out a photo of five-star guard Maea Teuhema, an LSU commit that Mora is trying to flip to UCLA. BruinsNation.com was able to get a screenshot of the tweet, which featured Teuhema photoshopped into a Bruins uniform.
Mora presumably attempted to send the photo to Teuhema via direct message. Instead, the photo was visible to be seen by his thousands of followers. It’s also an NCAA violation.
To explain the gaffe, Mora took a familiar route and said his account was “hacked.”
To take it even further, Mora’s account is once again deactivated.
He should probably just avoid Twitter at all costs moving forward.
For more UCLA news, visit BruinSportsReport.com.
- - - - - - -
Sam Cooper is a contributor for the Yahoo Sports blogs. Have a tip? Email him or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - UCLA's Jim Mora tweets photo of recruit, claims to be hacked, deactivates account
WATCH: Game of Thrones Season 5 Trailer Leaked [VIDEO]
The Game of Thrones Season 5 trailer has just leaked, so don’t wait another moment waiting to watch it. We don’t know how long it’ll... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - WATCH: Game of Thrones Season 5 Trailer Leaked [VIDEO]
7 Pinterest Perfect Super Bowl Recipes
You're obviously looking for something that's easy enough to whip up almost instantly, but that will still manage to impress everyone at the party with your Pinterest prowess. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - 7 Pinterest Perfect Super Bowl Recipes
WATCH: Gronk and Marshawn Lynch Play Mortal Kombat X
Conan’s Clueless Gamer video series is great, but the newest edition where Rob Gronkowski and Marshawn Lynch play Mortal Kombat X is absolutely fantastic. Best... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - WATCH: Gronk and Marshawn Lynch Play Mortal Kombat X
Weekend Homework: UVa starts tough stretch
If Virginia can survive its upcoming three-game stretch -- beginning with Saturday's home game against Duke -- the Cavaliers have a realistic chance at running the table. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Weekend Homework: UVa starts tough stretch
Andy Katz's 3-Point Shot: A Visit From Bruce Pearl
Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. From ESPN.com - College Basketball - Andy Katz's 3-Point Shot: A Visit From Bruce Pearl
FSU QB recruit Deondre Francois claims he was 'hacked,' did not decommit
Deondre Francois, the top dual-threat quarterback in the country according to Rivals.com, tweeted Thursday afternoon that he decommitted from Florida State. However, a few minutes later, Francois mysteriously deleted the tweet and left Seminoles fans scratching their heads.
Things got weirder when an assistant at Francois’ school, IMG Academy, told a reporter, Jacksonville.com’s Richard Johnson, that Francois did indeed decommit from FSU. The tweet with that news soon disappeared too when Johnson reached out to IMG Academy head coach Chris Weinke (yes, that Chris Weinke).
Just spoke to Francois' HS coach Chris Weinke, he has NOT spoken to Francois yet. "we're still trying to gather information"
— Richard Johnson (@RagjUF) January 29, 2015
Weinke says he does not know yes or no if Francois has decommited from FSU.
— Richard Johnson (@RagjUF) January 29, 2015
"he does not speak for the program" is what Weinke told me RT @Austin_Reier: @RagjUF what happened to the OL coach that confirmed?
— Richard Johnson (@RagjUF) January 29, 2015 And then after all of that, nearly three hours after Francois’ initial tweet, the quarterback re-affirmed his commitment to the Seminoles and said his account was hacked.
I apologize for the inconvenience. It was a mistake. My Twitter account was hacked. I am still 100% committed to FSU #Tribe15
— Dirtie (@Deondre_3) January 29, 2015 Ah, that notorious Twitter hacker strikes again.
Francois is the No. 39 rated player in the class of 2015, so it would have been a big loss for Florida State’s class.
As it currently stands, the Seminoles’ class is ranked No. 4 in the country by Rivals behind Clemson, USC and Alabama. Of course, those rankings can always change as the recruiting cycle comes to a close with National Signing Day on Wednesday.
For more Florida State news, visit Warchant.com.
- - - - - - -
Sam Cooper is a contributor for the Yahoo Sports blogs. Have a tip? Email him or follow him on Twitter!
From Dr. Saturday - NCAAF - Yahoo Sports - FSU QB recruit Deondre Francois claims he was 'hacked,' did not decommit
Ohio State cashes in on championship gear
The Ohio State University is cashing in after the Buckeyes' national championship victory. From ESPN.com - College Football - Ohio State cashes in on championship gear
Cats With Wine Glass Hats Are Beyond Ready For The Weekend
These chill aF cats combine everything the internet loves -- cat videos and drinking. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - Cats With Wine Glass Hats Are Beyond Ready For The Weekend
The Road To The Warped Tour: All Time Low Tells All
"We were just kind of trying to meet girls and play rock music" is real talk about starting a band. From Gossip, Fast Fashion, Female Lifestyle, Sex & Love: CollegeCandy - The Road To The Warped Tour: All Time Low Tells All
Beast Mode Pop Up Store Shows Up Near Super Bowl XLIX
When Marshawn Lynch came out for Super Bowl Media Day wearing a “Beast Mode” hat, the NFL wasn’t real pleased. However, the Beast Mode brand... From College Life, Hot Girls, Funny Pics, Sexy Cheerleaders: COED - Beast Mode Pop Up Store Shows Up Near Super Bowl XLIX
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)