FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2009 photo, TCU coach Gary Patterson pumps up his defense after San Diego State drove for a field goal during the second quarter of a NCAA college football game in San Diego. One of the long-stated and unfulfilled goals for TCU (9-0, 5-0) is to get into a BCS game and win it.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
College football keeps playing musical chairs: How many unbeaten when music stops? (Los Angeles Times)
FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2009 photo, TCU coach Gary Patterson pumps up his defense after San Diego State drove for a field goal during the second quarter of a NCAA college football game in San Diego. One of the long-stated and unfulfilled goals for TCU (9-0, 5-0) is to get into a BCS game and win it.
College football keeps playing musical chairs: How many unbeaten when music stops? (WQAD Moline)
Such is the sorry state of college football this season that it's more fun trying to guess how many deserving teams won't play for the Bowl Championship Series' mythical national title than which two actually will.
Austin College student, 61, gets kicks on football teamStill kicking at 61 (The Herald Democrat)
Tom Thompson is still getting his kicks in college, at 61 years young, as the most senior of the members of the Austin College Kangaroo football squad.
Football College Trophy Featured On 9 News (The Kentucky Post)
(Cincinnati --)) The Coaches Trophy for college football is town the next few days. It weighs 45 pounds and stands nearly three tall. On top there's a football made of Waterford Crystal.
61-Year-Old Hopes to Play in College Football Game (Fox News)
He hasn't played a down this season, but a 61-year-old graduate student is hoping to play this weekend for a Texas college football team.
College Football Capsules: SEC's season one of contenders and complaints (The Brownsville Herald)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Southeastern Conference is the Rolls-Royce of college football leagues, with the last three national champions, two teams in the running for this season's title and huge TV contracts.
College and pro football games on TV this weekend (Nov. 12-16) (Naples Daily News)
NAPLES — College and professional football games on TV this weekend in Southwest Florida: COLLEGE FOOTBALL Thursday 6 p.m. ESPNU Ball State at Northern Illinois 7:30 p.m. ESPN South Florida at Rutgers 9 p.m. ESPNU Texas Southern at Grambling State Friday 8 p.m. ESPN2 West Virginia at Cincinnati 8:30 p.m. ESPNU Temple at Akron Saturday Noon ESPN2 Georgia Tech at Duke Noon BIG TEN ...
College football picks: Who do you got? (Orange County Register)
Our four 'experts' weigh in on 10 of the week's best college football games. Thanks to USC, Oregon and Cal, the Pac-10 does not have a great team. Thus, the Pac-10 is not considered a great conference. At least there's the great Pac-10 power poll....
College Football Notebopok (The Salisbury Post)
Associated Press The college football notebook ... SOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 8 Pittsburgh provides beleaguered Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis with just wh ...
USA Today reports Rich Rodriguez the 14th highest paid coach in college football (The Michigan Daily)
A recent article in USA Today reported that Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez will rack up $2,521,000 this year, making him the 14th highest paid coach in college football. The article, which included a database of all salaries of college coaches across the country, also showed that at least 25 college head football coaches make annual salaries of $2 million or more.
College football: Breaking down conference races, BCS implications (Connecticut Post)
Ask any college football coach or player at the start of the season what the No. 1 goal is and the all-but-inevitable answer is "Win the conference." It's a safe cliche and not quite as exciting as
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Trojans Are Not the Yankees of College Football, and Other NCAA Truths (New England Sports Network)
Every week, I break it down for you -- the ins and outs of the college football landscape, the frivolity of the headlines and what America's youth might have learned by tuning in on Saturday. Try not to take it too seriously -- you might not come out alive. So without further delay or superfluous adjective-ing ... If we've learned anything from this past weekend in college football: 1. It's that ...
61 year old man plays college football (KXII Sherman)
Sherman, TX - He's a full time student, father of four and the oldest player on Austin College's football team. At the age of 61, Tom Thompson is going into this Saturday's final game hoping to score one for the team.
Assistant football coaches see pay rise with unique clauses (USA Today)
There was a time not so long ago when most of college football's head coaches would covet the deal Tennessee laid on its new defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin, who this season gets a $1.2 million salary, a $300,000 bonus for staying through the end of the regular season, up to another $100,000 in incentives and the use of two cars.
See How Much College Football Coaches Get Paid (FOX 43 Harrisburg)
The economy may be down, but college football coaches are seeing a higher salary and that includes Penn State Coach Joe Paterno.
College football: Wildcats face big test this weekend (The Citizen of Laconia)
Rhode Island defensive end Victor Adesanya (91) intercepts a pass intended for New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) during the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham Saturday.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Top college football assistants also command big salaries (USA Today)
There was a time not so long ago when most of college football's head coaches would covet the deal Tennessee laid on its new defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin: a $1.2 million salary and $300,000 bonus for staying through the end of the regular season, up to another $100,000 in incentives and the use of a couple of cars.
Salaries for college football coaches going up and down (USA Today)
Salaries for college football coaches aren't rising at every school. In fact, there are some places where compensation has actually gone down.
What We Learned: Blount's reinstatement proves college football's hypocrisy (SportingNews)
Sporting News' Matt Hayes analyzes what Monday's buzz means to college football. Like it never happened Let's all give a warm welcome back to Oregon tailback LeGarrette Blount, reinstated Monday because, Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott said, Blount "paid a significant and appropriate price" and has "learned important, lifelong lessons." So let me get this straight. You can cold-cock an opponent ...
Tuesday's Ohio vs. Buffalo college football game (USA Today)
Preview of Ohio vs. Buffalo college football game.
College football coaches see salaries rise in down economy (USA Today)
Jeff Tedford is a proven, program-building football coach who makes no apologies for the contract extension he landed before this season and the $2.8 million in pay he's guaranteed this year from the University of California.
College report: '48 football team gets into Canisius Hall (The Buffalo News)
More than a half century after playing in the only bowl game in Canisius history, the college's 1948 team will be inducted into the Canisius Sports Hall of Fame in ceremonies during halftime of the Golden Griffins' men's basketball game against Saint Peters on Sunday, Jan. 24 in the Koessler Center.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Sports Illustrated's College Football Playoff Bracket (Sports Illustrated)
Each week during the season 14 college football writers, editors and producers at SI and SI.com will each vote for 16 teams that deserve berths in the playoff bracket with points assigned to their rankings (16 points for No. 1, 15 for No. 2, etc.). The vote totals form the 16 seeds in the bracket.
Free admission to veterans at College Football HOF (WNDU 16 South Bend)
If you are a college football fan and a veteran, active member or reserve, you can take a run through the College Football Hall of Fame for free until Friday.
Sunday Six Pack: This week's top developments in college football (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Our weekly take on college football, taking a look back at what happened over the weekend and looking ahead to this week.
Top 25 Team Rankings of the Harris Interactive College Football Poll (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
NEW YORK----Today’s Harris Interactive College Football PollSM shows the Top 25 results compiled from rankings submitted by the Harris Interactive panel of former coaches, players and administrators, and current and former members of the media.
College Football: Wolves lose final game of season (Aberdeen American News)
SIOUX FALLS -- The Northern State football team lost its last game of the season on Saturday, 47--19 to Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference foe Augustana College....
Football Scoreboard: College, prep update (Winston-Salem Journal)
Football Scoreboard: College, prep update
PALOMAR COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Ong leads Comets past Orange Coast (North County Times)
Backup quarterback Nate Ong threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as the Palomar College football team closed its regular season with a 41-9 win over Orange Coast College at LeBard Stadium in Costa Mesa on Saturday.
PHOTOS: College football locals: Nov. 7, 2009 (Naples Daily News)
Updates on local college football players: DIVISION I ACC Jamelle Eugene (Naples), N..C. State, x-senior, running back, No. 29 — Eugene had 12 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown and one reception for 9 yards in Saturday’s 38-31 win over Maryland. Javarris James (Immokalee), Miami, senior, running back, No. 5 — James had one rush for 3 yards and one reception for 8 yards in Saturday’s 52-17 ...
Maryville College Scots football team knocks off Christopher Newport for first time ever, 21-14 (The Maryville Daily Times)
The Maryville College football team pulled a stunning upset on the road Saturday, knocking off powerhouse Christopher Newport for the first time ever, 21-14.
College football: Mark Podolski's Tailgate Talk (The News-Herald)
Mark Podolski's weekly look at the world of college football:
College football: Area update (The News-Herald)
How select area college football players fared last week:
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