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NCAA President Mark Emmert: ‘Death penalty’ has not been ruled out for Penn State
There has been much speculation since the release of former FBI Director Louis Freeh's report was released last week as to what sanctions the NCAA, which is conducting its own investigation into Penn State, may impose on the university.
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Franklin aims to remake Vandy’s image in SEC
James Franklin will do whatever it takes to change people’s opinions about Vanderbilt football, even if that means blowing up balloons at child’s birthday party.
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Texas A&M creates buzz at SEC event
If there were any questions regarding the increased exposure Texas A&M would receive in the SEC, they were answered promptly at the 2012 SEC media days held Tuesday afternoon in Hoover, Ala.
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SEC Football Media Days Report: South Carolina
HOOVER, Ala. - For possibly the first time in his career, South Carolina Coach Steve Spurrier may have to rely on his team’s run game more than his bread-and-butter: a vertical passing attack. “I don’t know if we’ll be a big passing team or a big running team,” Spurrier said.
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Nation’s top linebacker prospect commits to Auburn
No. 1 overall linebacker in the country by scout.com, Reuben Foster, has de-committed from Alabama and Committed to Auburn. “I am going to enroll to Auburn University,” Foster said. “I have a lot of respect for Alabama–the coaches...
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Jet ski accident leaves Duke football player in critical condition
Duke football player Blair Holliday suffered head injuries while jet skiing Wednesday and is now in critical condition, according to a release from Duke Athletics. At 3:57 p.m., head coach David Cutcliffe tweeted that Holliday is in “critical but stable condition.
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Column: A pivotal rodeo for Krzyzewski
Having grown up in a rural, western town, I have seen my fair share of quality rodeos. This summer could be among the best as Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is now reaching the end of his rope, attempts to make what could be one of his final rides his best.
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Bob Stoops says new four-team playoff format is good for college football
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said he is pleased with Tuesday's announcement of a four-team college football playoff starting in 2014. He said he is excited for the opportunity for the best teams in the country to compete for the national championship.
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Column: Lolo Jones’ media dominance a disservice to track world
When returning Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper crossed the finish line of the women’s 100-meter hurdles, she probably thought it was her moment. Her blazing time of 12.73 seconds made her, once again, the fastest female hurdler in America. She should be the face of women’s 100-meter hurdles.