College Sports
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Scandal scars run deep, but this time I have faith in IlliniDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - History indicates Illinois was a shady football program each of the last two times it played in the Rose Bowl. Hmmmmm. In anticipation of the Fighting Illini's appearanc...
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Neuheisel returns to UCLA as coach
Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Rick Neuheisel is returning to college coaching at the school where he first found fame and success. Neuheisel, a quarterback who was the MVP in UCLA's 19...
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Notre Dame cruises to ninth straight win
Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Erica Williamson scored a career-high 16 points and added 8 rebounds as Notre Dame dominated inside against smaller St. Francis of Pennsylvania, beating the visiting Red...
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Frustration builds for Brand
Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- Myles Brand wants to change the look of college football. When he watches games, the NCAA president often sees the same old picture: white head coaches p...
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Postcard from the Rose BowlDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Seeking a fresh start for the New Year (and donations for St. Baldrick's fight against children's cancer), I strolled down Wilshire Boulevard on...
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Paterno's Lions win Alamo Bowl
Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Joe Paterno's 500th game as Penn State coach ended the way most have -- with JoePa on top. Evan Royster broke a tie with a 38-yard touchdown run, and Deon Butler scored ...
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Wisconsin, Dayton pull off upsets
Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Wisconsin's Michael Flowers had two options with time running out: pass to tie, shoot to win. Easy choice, really. With a Texas defender leaving him room to shoot, Flowe...
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From horror story to happy endingDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- As a whipsmart young man who graduated with majors in history and speech communication -- and has worked halfway to a master's degree -- Illinoi...
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Weber seeing progress from Illini 'young guys'Dec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Bruce Weber's assignment sounds simple and fun: Watch tape of yourself play ball, or when bored, watch the best players in the world. It certainly beats anything those e...
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Recruiting calls that have extra impactDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - CARSON, Calif. -- At this stage in the football recruiting season, college coaches can make one call per week to senior prospects. Since that makes each contact so preci...