Archive | Sports
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‘Catholic 7’ annouce Big East departure
Marquette officially decided to leave the Big East Conference Saturday, according to an email sent Saturday afternoon to the entire student body by University President the Rev. Scott Pilarz and Director of Athletics Larry Williams.
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‘The Process’ lands Notre Dame in title game
Up. Down. Bumpy. Smooth. Wins. Losses. Irish coach Brian Kelly has seen it all at Notre Dame since he was hired almost exactly three years ago. But through it all, he’s stuck with one thing: The Process.
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Heismanziel
Seventy-five names, all of them striking: Davey O’Brien, Earl Campbell, Tim Tebow, John David Crow, Charles Woodson, Roger Staubach, Cam Newton, Archie Griffin and now, Johnny Manziel.
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Manziel clinches Heisman Trophy
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel earned his place in history Saturday evening, becoming the first-ever freshman to claim the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Manziel will join John David Crow – winner of the 1957 award – as the lone Aggies in the legendary Heisman brotherhood.
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Taggart hired as new USF football coach
Five days after USF Athletic Director Doug Woolard stood in front of reporters at the Lee Roy Selmon Athletic Center to announce the firing of football coach Skip Holtz, multiple reports surfaced that the successor has been decided.
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Same-sex marriage issues reach U.S. Supreme Court
On Friday, Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its intentions to review the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8.
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Addazio introduced as BC football coach
Steve Addazio is the new head coach for the Boston College football team. A press conference was held yesterday to introduce the former Temple University head coach, who will take over for Frank Spaziani less than two weeks after the former coach was fired.
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Bielema introduced as new Arkansas head coach
Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long introduced the new head football coach to trustees and media at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. It streamed online and on local television stations for fans to watch as well.
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Column: Paying student-athletes
The Big Ten recently announced the addition of U. Maryland and Rutgers U., bringing the conference to 14 members.