Archive | Football
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Mike Leach says he is thrilled to coach again
The Mike Leach era officially began at Washington State U. Tuesday when he was introduced as the new Cougar Head Coach. Leach spoke for the first time in front of about 1,300 Cougar fans in the CUB's Senior Ballroom, who were ecstatic to see him for the first time.
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Larry Fedora hired as new football coach at North Carolina
Fourth-year Southern Miss head football coach Larry Fedora has accepted the same position at U. North Carolina at Chapel Hill, reports the Winston-Salem Journal (N.C.). Fedora led the Golden Eagles to 11 wins, a school record, and the school's fifth Conference USA championship this season.
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Two of the nation’s premier rushing attacks to meet in the Rose Bowl
Over the last few years, Oregon’s potent offensive attack has garnered plenty of national attention. Whether it’s running or passing, the Ducks have posted prolific numbers under head coach Chip Kelly. The pace at which they’ve done it is what continues to give defensive coordinators gray hair.
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Carl Pelini embraces new role as head coach of Florida Atlantic
Will Carl Pelini wear a full suit on the sidelines too? When Florida Atlantic came to Lincoln to open the 2009 football season, fans got a look at coaching legend Howard Schnellenberger's wardrobe. Then a 77-year-old, Schnellenberger was decked out in suit on Tom Osborne Field.
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Column: Freeze ‘wins the press conference’ after hiring at Ole Miss
After arguably the worst season in school history, new head coach Hugh Freeze won the press conference and took the first step to rebuilding the football program and uniting the fan base.
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LSU’s Mathieu ignites Heisman speculation with stellar performance against Georgia
The Honey Badger must have wanted the MVP trophy, because that's just what he took. Sophomore cornerback Tyrann Mathieu gave the Tigers the spark they needed to nab their 11th Southeastern Conference Championship after dismal performance in the first half in Atlanta.
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LSU has first undefeated season in 50 years, beats eight ranked teams
When ESPN College Gameday selects four games from one team to showcase in a season, it says something about the team and its schedule. No. 1 LSU defeated eight ranked teams — five on the road — en route to an undefeated SEC championship season and a spot in the BCS National Championship.
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Kellen Moore and the Boise State seniors: All they do is win
It’s hard to imagine they won’t play on The Blue again, but the day has come, and the Boise State Bronco (11-1, 6-1) football team and the senior class that has compiled an overall record of 49-3.
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Griffin makes his case for the Heisman as Baylor crushes Texas
The ninth-ranked Texas defense made statements all week, saying it would not let junior quarterback Robert Griffin III win the Heisman against it. In the 48-24 victory Saturday Floyd Casey Stadium, however, it was Baylor’s defense that made the difference. Sophomore cornerback K.J.