Archive | Football
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Rees, Calabrese suspended for Notre Dame’s season opener
After an offseason of uncertainty, junior quarterback Tommy Rees and senior linebacker Carlo Calabrese will be suspended for the season opener against Navy on Sept. 1. Irish coach Brian Kelly said the pair will not travel with the team to Dublin.
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Pac-12 Network days away from launch
The Pac-12 is 15 days from launching its new network, commissioner Larry Scott announced at Pac-12 Media Day last Tuesday. The network will be comprised of one national network and six regional networks that will be dedicated solely to Pac-12 sports.
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Former Penn State star Silas Redd headed to USC
U. Southern California confirmed running back Silas Redd transferred to the school Tuesday from Penn State.
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UCF receives additional NCAA sanctions, one-year postseason band in football, men’s basketball
The NCAA informed U. Central Florida this morning that the university will receive additional penalties for major recruiting violations in the football and men’s basketball programs, including a one-year postseason ban for both sports.
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NCAA football rules changes
CHICAGO -- In attempt to increase player safety, the NCAA has approved rules changes that will move both the kickoff and touchback lines up five yards for the 2012 college football season.
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O’Brien addresses Penn State sanctions, transfer situation
CHICAGO — Penn State head football coach Bill O’Brien was candid in his approach Thursday at Big Ten Media Days regarding the unprecedented sanctions doled out against the university.
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Mountaineers not phased by preseason expectations
DALLAS – It wasn’t difficult to tell who stole the show during Big 12 Conference Media Days this week. Whether it was the mascot or the players and coaches, the West Virginia football team seemed front and center throughout both days.
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Illinois could take advantage of shambles of Big Ten’s Leaders Division
When the Big Ten announced it would be dividing the 12 teams in its conference into two divisions last year, the goal was to maintain fairness and competitive balance. At that time, it would’ve been hard to imagine what would become of the Leaders Division in only its second year of existence.
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Coaches offer mixed opinions on potential Penn State transfers
CHICAGO — Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill made it clear Thursday at Big Ten Media Days: The Gophers will not pursue any Penn State players that are now available amid the unprecedented NCAA sanctions.