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Gators Coach Urban Meyer Fined $30,000 For Criticizing Refs

News America Now — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:54 +0000

“”Coach Meyer has violated the Southeastern Conference code of ethics,” commissioner Mike Slive said. “SEC bylaw 10.5.4 clearly states that the coaches, players and support personnel shall refrain from public criticism of officials. The league’s athletics directors and presidents and chancellors have made it clear that negative public comments on officiating are not acceptable.”" Link

Jamal Mosley: Former Oklahoma State Player Accused Of Rape

News America Now — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:26:42 +0000

“Jamal Mosley, who quit the OSU football team after being accused of raping a female student in August, had been accused of raping another student in March, the Tulsa World has learned. A rape examination was performed and evidence was collected in that earlier allegation, but the case was closed when the victim decided not to cooperate in the investigation.” Link

Florida Gators #1 In AP Top 25 August 2009

News America Now — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:23:01 +0000

“The defending national champions received 58 first-place votes, while No. 2 Texas had two. Oklahoma was third in the poll, followed by USC, Alabama, Ohio State, Virginia Tech and Mississippi. Oklahoma State and Penn State tied for ninth place.” Link

Greg McMackin: Hawaii Coach Reprimanded For Gay Slur

News America Now — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:14:56 +0000

“The Western Athletic Conference is reprimanding Hawaii coach Greg McMackin for his derogatory comment while describing Notre Dame’s chant before last year’s Hawaii Bowl. The university has already suspended McMackin for 30 days without pay. He’s volunteered to take an additional 7 percent pay cut from his $1.1 million salary.” Link

Gators QB Tim Tebow Is A Virgin, Saving Himself For Marriage

News America Now — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:00:42 +0000

“We already knew Tim Tebow had the ability to kill a man with a forearm and get popcorn to pop by staring at kernels, now he’s given yet another example of his superhuman powers. The most popular player in SEC history is saving himself for marriage.” Link

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2010 NFL Draft Moving To Prime Time

News America Now — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:48:03 +0000

“The draft gets rolling with the first round on Thursday night, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Rounds two and three will be held on Friday night, April 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET. And then they’ll wrap it all up beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, April 24.” Link

Joe Windscheffel: Pittsburg State Football Player Bitten By Zebra, Will Miss Season

News America Now — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:30:46 +0000

“Windscheffel, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker/safety from Smith Center, recently had to move three female and a male zebra to paint a fence along a pasture line. But the male charged him, bit his arm and would not let go. The animal was dragging Windscheffel by his arm when two of his fellow farm hands finally freed him.” Link

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Alabama Crimson Tide Football Must Vacate Wins, On Suspension

News America Now — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:40:20 +0000

“The NCAA said 201 athletes in 16 sports obtained ‘impermissible benefits’ by using their scholarships to obtain free textbooks for other students. Alabama identified 22 athletes, including seven football players, as ‘intentional wrongdoers’ who knew they were receiving improper benefits. As a result, the NCAA ruled the football team must vacate any wins in which any of those seven players took part during 2005-07. Alabama did not immediately say how many victories would be affected, although ESPN reported it would be 21.” Link

Erin Andrews Joins EA's NCAA Football 10

News America Now — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:41:44 +0000

Erin Andrews Joins EA’s NCAA Football 10

Jack Elway Quits Arizona State Football

News America Now — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:11:02 +0000

Jack Elway Quits Arizona State Football