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Oklahoma State legend Fenimore passes away

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:20:40 +0000

Stillwater, OK – Former Oklahoma State two-way star Bob Fenimore died Wednesday morning at the age of 84. Fenimore was the Cowboys' first All-American and was the number one pick in the 1947 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. He…

FBS Football-Agent-Gate 2010

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:53:11 +0000

By Scott Haynes, Senior College Football Editor Philadelphia, PA – Throwing the word “Gate” behind subject matter gives the impression of impropriety, and in turn draws a line in the sand for those trying to decide what to make of…

ECU assistant resigns over possible NCAA violations

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:57:05 +0000

Greenville, NC – East Carolina assistant football coach Mark Nelson announced his resignation Tuesday after possible NCAA violations were uncovered regarding the illegal observation of voluntary summer workouts. Nelson served as the Pirates' defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator.…

Pac-10 announces future name change

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:12:52 +0000

New York, NY – The Pac-10 Conference will officially undergo a name change once two new schools join the grouping. The announcement was made on Tuesday, as conference commissioner Larry Scott unveiled new branding for the Pac-10 beginning this upcoming…

Former Buckeye, Raider Tatum dies

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:14:18 +0000

Columbus, OH – Hard-hitting linebacker/safety Jack Tatum has passed away at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday. Nicknamed “The Assassin,” Tatum played for Ohio State from 1968-70 and for the Oakland Raiders from 1971-79 before…

Gaming-C-USA a one-team league in non-conference play

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:51:57 +0000

By Jeff Frank, Contributing Editor Philadelphia, PA – Take away Houston's straight-up and against-the-spread non-conference records in 2009, and Conference USA was a meat market for its opposition. The Cougars were 3-1 both SU and ATS outside the conference, including…

Report-Titans file lawsuit against Kiffin, USC

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:47:20 +0000

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the University of Southern California and head coach Lane Kiffin in the wake of the hiring flap surrounding Kennedy Pola. On Saturday, USC announced the hiring of Pola…

Aggies' WR coach Kragthorpe resigns to tend to family issues

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:15:48 +0000

College Station, TX – Texas A&M wide receivers coach Steve Kragthorpe has resigned to tend to family medical issues, the school announced Monday. Kragthorpe joined the Texas A&M staff in February after head coaching stints at Tulsa (2003-06) and Louisville…

N.C. State football legend Byrd dies

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:37:50 +0000

Raleigh, NC – North Carolina State football legend Dennis Byrd, who was recently selected to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December, has died at the age of 63. Byrd suffered a heart attack last week…

Gaming-Can the WAC maintain its ATS Superiority?

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:44:59 +0000

By Jeff Frank, Contributing Editor Philadelphia, PA – Last season was quite a turnaround for the Western Athletic Conference, as the league's nine teams covered 21 of their 36 non-conference games (with two pushes) for an impressive 61% winning percentage.…