Schlabach: West Virginia, Big East divorce becomes official
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:04:30 PST
 There was no sorrow and certainly nothing sweet about West Virginia's divorce from the Big East, which was finalized Tuesday. The latest sorry episode in conference realignment should give BCS commissioners plenty to discuss when they meet next week.
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Edsall reverses, grants QB O'Brien full release
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:58:16 PST
 Maryland coach Randy Edsall has changed his mind and decided to grant former quarterback Danny O'Brien a full release from the program with no transfer restrictions, according to a news statement the school issued Wednesday.
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After no-show, Neal commits to Notre Dame
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:55:32 PST
 Davonte Neal, ranked No. 8 overall in the ESPNU 150, ended up committing to Notre Dame over Arizona, Arkansas and North Carolina on Tuesday from his former elementary school, Kyrene de la Esperanza.
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BCS brass in no rush to choose playoff system
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:09:55 PST
 How many teams will be allowed to play for the national championship is just one of the many issues being considered by the guys who run the BCS.
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Florida State replaces WVU with Savannah St.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:30:12 PST
 Savannah State will replace West Virginia on Florida State's 2012 home schedule, Florida State announced Wednesday.
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North Texas coach out of hospital after stroke
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:17:52 PST
 North Texas football coach Dan McCarney is out of the hospital following a stroke last week.
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BC's Harris to miss spring as knee flares up
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:19:30 PST
 Eagles all-time leading rusher Montel Harris aggravated the left knee injury that cost him most of the 2011 season and will not participate in the remainder of spring practice, coach Frank Spaziani announced Tuesday.
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Study: Toll of kids' football hits rivals college's
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:14:53 PST
 The first study to measure the head impacts among youth football players has found that some hits absorbed by second graders are as forceful as those in the college game.
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Florida lands much-heralded RB recruit Taylor
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:23:39 PST
 Florida's junior day got started with an early bang on Saturday, as the Gators secured a verbal commitment from five-star running back and Florida legacy Kelvin Taylor (Belle Glades, Fla./Glades Day).
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Report: 5 TCU players failed Feb. drug test
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:03:29 PST
 Despite a former TCU player claiming that drug use was widespread on the team, only five players tested positive for marijuana in a Feb. 1, a source told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Thursday.
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Dance marathon held for 1st time sans Paterno
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:55:37 PST
 An annual Penn State dance marathon is going on for the first time without longtime head football coach Joe Paterno.
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Iowa's Ferentz hires son away from Patriots
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:24:37 PST
 Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has hired his son, Brian, away from the New England Patriots to coach the Hawkeyes offensive line.
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Texas' high court denies Leach's lawsuit appeal
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:45:07 PST
 The Texas Supreme Court on Friday denied Mike Leach's appeal in his wrongful termination lawsuit against Texas Tech.
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Challenge to multiyear scholarships falls short
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:37:18 PST
 The NCAA plan to offer multiyear scholarships will go forward.
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Gundy names Malone asst. coach at Okla. St.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:19:50 PST
 Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy has announced that University of Tulsa assistant coach Van Malone will join the Cowboys' coaching staff.
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