College Sports
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Seventh not always heaven for NUAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - For most collegiate athletic directors, it's a no-brainer. When scheduling home games for their top revenue-generating sport of football, ADs follow a basic formula. Mor...
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Illini defense, Mizzou offense on a big collision courseAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Ron Zook stood at the lectern Tuesday and let the facts rush from his mouth like a man hopeful his truth-telling will lead to a lighter sentence on judgment day. Instead...
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NIU linebacker Brown cleared to play this seasonAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - DEKALB -- Northern Illinois learned Wednesday afternoon that junior linebacker Phil Brown, projected as a starter after spring practice, will be eligible this season. Th...
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Frosh Watkins won't be at Illinois this fallAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Illinois coach Bruce Weber announced Tuesday that freshman guard Quinton Watkins won't enroll this fall. The California native hasn't been approved by the NCAA's Initial...
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Will Weis' QB mystery affect Georgia Tech?Aug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Charlie Weis has gone to great lengths to conceal his opening-game starting quarterback, insisting the covert approach gives Notre Dame an edge over Georgia Tech. But a...
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Texas rewards Brown with contract extension
Aug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - AUSTIN -- Texas coach Mack Brown on Tuesday got a two-year contract extension, a raise and a pair of hefty bonuses to come later. He also got a promise of a good job if ...
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Hokies see lessons in fall of school's favorite son
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Illini could play seven true freshmenAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - When freshman receiver Arrelious Benn injured his right shoulder in Illinois' first big scrimmage on Aug. 11, he looked like a longshot to be ready for Saturday's opener...
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The strength to persevereAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Don't expect George West to take the field Saturday wearing platform cleats and a pinstriped jersey. Lame fashion ploys designed to make someone look...
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As NIU openers go, Iowa isn't so toughAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - It sounds crazy, considering Iowa hails from the Big Ten and has earned a bowl bid each of the last six seasons. But when Northern Illinois and the Hawkeyes hit Soldier ...