Friday, February 26, 2010

College football concussions plateau from 2004-08 (Mohave Daily News)


OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new study used by the NCAA has found that the rate of reported concussions in college football has leveled off.


Capello opens Suffolk New College (BBC News)


England football manager, Fabio Capello, officially opens the Suffolk New College but remains tight-lipped about recent headlines.


Carroll signs 6 football players (Billings Gazette)


HELENA — Carroll College has signed six new football recruits,including three from Montana .


Jason Smith: Ridgeway hunting for football coach (Memphis Commercial Appeal)


Ridgeway Principal Jim Long is looking for a head football coach -- again. Second-year Roadrunners coach Rod Brown informed Long and the team last week he intends to pursue a college coaching position, including a possible opportunity at the University of Memphis, Brown's alma mater. Brown, who guided Ridgeway to a pair of playoff appearances, was Ridgeway's fourth head football coach since 2006 ...


HILLSBOROUGH: Football can wait, Rossi advances (Hillsborough Beacon)


Chris Rossi will spend next year focused on football in college, but he is in no great hurry to stop wrestling.


Thursday, February 25, 2010

LATEST NEWS: Three ink letters with Lon Morris to play college football (The Jasper Newsboy)


Three Jasper High School football players inked football college letters of intent Wednesday, Feb. 24. All three signed to play with Lon Morris. Kadarroe Rawls, Shane Savant and Cedric McGill all signed on with Lon Morris during a ceremony held at the Jasper High School library.


Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Myron Rolle an Example Worth Following in College Football (New England Sports Network)


If an athlete plays major college football and graduates, most consider him a success. He undoubtedly has an advantage in the job market, because little says that you know how to work hard like having survived college football. Enter Myron Rolle, who has set the bar higher: an athlete, a Rhodes Scholar or, more modestly put, "The Future of Black America." Rolle will enter the 2010 NFL draft ...


Pat Behm of Kenston to play college football for Mercyhurst College (Chagrin Solon Sun)


Pat Behm of Kenston is continuing a rich family tradition of college athletics, deciding to continue his football career at Mercyhurst College. Both of Pat’s older brothers played college athletics. John Behm is playing football at Davidson College. Dan Behm played soccer at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Pat will play outside linebacker or strong safety for the Lakers.


Hawaii Bowl college football game set for Xmas Eve (KPUA AM 670 Hilo)


HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Bowl college football game is to retain its Christmas Eve date for this year's contest. Kickoff at Aloha Stadium will be 3 p.m.


NCAA: Michigan Football out of Compliance (ABC News)


NCAA says Michigan out of compliance on practice rules, school says Rodriguez remains coach Michigan - National Collegiate Athletic Association - College football - Sports - University of Michigan


NCAA: Michigan football out of compliance (The Toledo Blade)


ASSOCIATED PRESS ANN ARBOR — The NCAA accused Michigan of failing to comply with practice time rules under coach Rich Rodriguez, who admitted making “mistakes” but will be back for a third try at bringing college football’s winningest program back into the national title hunt. Incoming athletic director David Brandon disclosed the NCAA conclusions Tuesday, but said there were no surprises in the ...


Monday, February 22, 2010

Funeral held for college football player who died (Connecticut Post)


MADISON, S.D. (AP) — Friends and family gathered in the southeast South Dakota town of Madison on Sunday to say goodbye to a college football player who died of a brain aneurysm.


Funeral held for college football player who died (WKBT La Crosse)


Associated Press - February 22, 2010 8:24 AM ET MADISON, S.D. (AP) - Friends and family gathered in the southeast South Dakota town of Madison on Sunday to say goodbye to a college football...


NCAA -- Black College Football Hall of Fame announces inaugural class (FSView)


Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Deacon Jones and former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson were among the first set of honorees inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame this past Saturday.


It's who you know: Study shows hurdles facing black football coaches (Science Daily)


Why are there so few black coaches in big-time college football? New research shows that it really does come down to who you know, and how well you know them. But the findings go against conventional wisdom, showing that black assistant coaches may be better served by making connections with a diverse group of acquaintances rather than forming a close-knit circle of friends.


It's who you know: Study shows hurdles facing black football coaches (EurekAlert!)


( North Carolina State University ) Why are there so few black coaches in big-time college football? New research from North Carolina State University shows that it really does come down to who you know, and how well you know them. But the findings go against conventional wisdom, showing that black assistant coaches may be better served by making connections with a diverse group of acquaintances ...


It's who you know: Study shows hurdles facing black football coaches (PhysOrg)


Why are there so few black coaches in big-time college football? New research from North Carolina State University shows that it really does come down to who you know, and how well you know them. But the findings go against conventional wisdom, showing that black assistant coaches may be better served by making connections with a diverse group of acquaintances rather than forming a close-knit ...


For U.S.C. Football, the Squirming Begins (New York Times)


The N.C.A.A.’s investigation of potential infractions could result in significant damage for Trojans football as a brand and as a recruiting force.


Hoch signs football letter of intent with Missouri (The Harlan Tribune)


HARLAN -- In the end, the opportunity to line up shoulder to shoulder with his older brother on a college football field was simply too much to pass up for Matt Hoch.


Ole Miss Football Player Dies After Collapsing During Practice (Bossip)


This is sad: A University of Mississippi football player has died after collapsing during the first day of team workouts. The university says 20-year-old Bennie F. Abram died Friday at a hospital in Oxford. The non-scholarship junior transferred from Itawamba Community College last fall. Trainers noticed that Abram was having difficulty early Friday shortly after the [...]


Sunday, February 21, 2010

Police cite Oregon linebacker Kristian 'Kiko' Alonso | College football (Seattle Times)


Oregon linebacker Kristian "Kiko" Alonso, 19, has been cited for investigation of driving under the influence of intoxicants — the fourth Ducks football player to get into legal trouble in less than a month.


College football: Ducks linebacker Alonso cited in drunken driving investigation; receiver Holland dismissed from team (Salem Statesman Journal)


EUGENE A 19-year-old University of Oregon linebacker has been cited for investigation of driving under the influence of intoxicants the fourth football player at the school to get into legal trouble in less than a month. Police said Kristian Kiko Alonso, who will be a redshirt sophomore this fall, also was cited early Saturday for driving while uninsured, minor in possession of alcohol, improper ...


For U.S.C. Football, the Squirming Begins (New York Times)


The N.C.A.A.’s investigation of potential infractions could result in significant damage for Trojans football as a brand and as a recruiting force.