Archive | Football
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‘Bruins stun Oregon’ across the country in Associated Press error
The Ducks are still days away from their season opener against Arkansas State, but according to the Associated Press, they’re already playing catch-up. The AP — presumably accidentally — published a test story about a fictional UCLA/Oregon matchup that didn’t go the Ducks’ way.
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Hoke: I like Michigan against Alabama
On Monday afternoon, when asked if he feels the Michigan football team will be the underdog against Alabama in the team’s season opener at Cowboys Stadium, head coach Brady Hoke did not hesitate before responding. “No,” he said.
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Badger running back Montee Ball sets sights on Heisman Trophy
Wisconsin running back Montee Ball is not shy about his intentions for the 2012 season. He wants to win the Heisman Trophy. The Badger senior decided to return for one final go-around at the collegiate level.
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Golson tabbed as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback
While he stood at the podium in the Isban Auditorium on Thursday evening, sophomore quarterback Everett Golson was trending on Twitter — and for good reason. He was now the starting quarterback at Notre Dame.
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Michigan’s Denard Robinson sets standards for Big Ten quarterbacks
The Big Ten may not be the flashy league that the Big 12 was with track-meet-style games, but the Huskers’ new league packs a handful of big time performers. A few even warrant Heisman consideration. Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, in his fourth year under center in Ann Arbor, Mich.
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Column: Adding QB Griffin signals new era for Redskins
On Sept. 9, a new era in Washington Redskins football will begin: The RG III era. If you are a Redskins fan, or just a football fan for that matter, you have a lot to look forward to.
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Bolden’s road to LSU a ‘blessing’
For most high school football stars in the Northeast, it was a tantalizing offer. The opportunity to play under Joe Paterno, a living legend who transcended his sport and his school as he guided Penn State to unparalleled success in his 45 years at the helm, was an offer too luxurious for one Orch...
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SEC coaches sound off on a playoff system
There has been tons of speculation pointing the Southeastern Conference’s run of six straight national championships as the No. 1 reason college football will be moving towards a playoff system in 2014.
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From Serra High to USC: Trio of wide receivers excels
During the 2011 season, college football fans all over the country learned to appreciate the steady hands and run-after-the-catch ability of then-sophomore receiver Robert Woods and the speed and playmaking ability of then-freshman receiver Marqise Lee.