Articles filed under Football
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FAU wins its first bowl game for coach SchnellenbergerDec 21, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS -- Howard Schnellenberger is still undefeated in bowl games, and now so is the fledgling college football program he built from nothing. Rusty Smith threw fo...
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College football's $illy $eason all about the moneyDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - If you thought the PGA Tour was greedy for tacking on a few unofficial paydays at the end of the real season, get a load of college football's "silly season." It kicked ...
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NFL preview capsules for Week 16Dec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Saturday's game Dallas (12-2) at Carolina (6-8) Time: 7:15 p.m., NFL Network Line: Cowboys by 13. Series: Cowboys lead series 6-3. Last time: Cowboys 35, Panthers 14, O...
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Johnson, Utah prevail in wild win over NavyDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - SAN DIEGO -- The Utah Utes are taking this bowl business seriously. Brian Johnson threw for 1 touchdown and ran for another, and Utah opened the bowl season with a wild ...
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Paterno turns 81 amid questions about his futureDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno's plans for his 81st birthday today sound about as ordinary as those rolled-up khakis and black sneakers he wears on the sideline. As P...
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Reids break silence on sons' battle with drugsDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Andy Reid and his wife have dealt with their sons' drug addictions for years, through "Super Bowls and championships," and the coach plans to...
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Ditka makes charity gift as promisedDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Former Bears coach Mike Ditka made the first of two moves to dissolve his trust for needy retired players on Thursday by giving $300,000 to a Chicago-based charity. Ditk...
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Loss causes Illini to face 'confidence issue'Dec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- It takes a well-trained pair of Illini eyes to find a silver lining in Miami (Ohio)'s 61-58 overtime victory Thursday night at the Assembly Hall. Well, here...
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Here's an idea: Let's be more like L.T.Dec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Two weeks ago, after arriving home late from work, I decided to watch the latest episode of "The Amazing Race." While forwarding the tape, I noticed "60 Minutes" had don...
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Parcells takes Dolphins gigDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - DAVIE, Fla. -- A week ago, Wayne Huizenga seemed poised to sell his beloved Miami Dolphins and abandon his long quest for a Super Bowl title. Scratch those plans. Huizen...