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2 secondary violations found in Staley's program

South Carolina's athletic department is reporting 11 secondary NCAA violations in the past six months, including two from the program of new women's basketball coach Dawn Staley.

Penn St.-Stanford set for volleyball final rematch

In the end, it's Penn State vs. Stanford for the women's volleyball national championship tomorrow night.

NCAA puts Coastal Carolina on 2-year probation

The NCAA put Coastal Carolina on two years' probation for financial infractions by a former women's golf coach.

NCAA rules violations disputed at Texas A&M-CC;

Former Texas A&M-Corpus; Christi athletic director Brian Teter is fighting allegations of NCAA rules violations, including use of ineligible players, recruiting violations in men's basketball and lack of institutional control.

NCAA gives Indiana probation over Sampson calls

Fearing a postseason ban, Indiana University accepted an NCAA-ordered three years' probation with relief Tuesday, eager to continue rebuilding its once-storied men's basketball program.

Final 4 awarded to Arlington, Houston

Jerry Jones envisions thousands of college students and fans filling the three-acre plazas at either end of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium, having a good time and creating home-court environments for their respective teams.

NCAA penalizes UDC, cites 'egregious' problems

Citing what it called "the most egregious lack of institutional control ever seen" by its Division II investigative committee, the NCAA on Wednesday levied numerous sanctions on the University of the District of Columbia.

Southeast Missouri fires AD, puts coach on leave

Southeast Missouri State fired athletic director Don Kaverman and placed men's basketball coach Scott Edgar on administrative leave on Thursday, three days after the NCAA notified the school of possible major violations.

IU blames former coaches for latest NCAA charge

Indiana University believes it did everything it could to keep former coach Kelvin Sampson from breaking rules.

Arkansas sanctions upheld; track titles in doubt

The NCAA upheld sanctions against Arkansas' track and field program, although the school still hopes to keep two national titles in question.

NCAA penalizes New Mexico for football violations

The NCAA put New Mexico's football program on three years of probation Wednesday and cut five scholarships as punishment for academic violations involving two former assistant coaches.

NCAA names women's basketball committee head

Duke associate athletic director Jacki Silar has been chosen chairwoman of the NCAA Division I women's basketball committee for 2008-09.

Clarification: NCAA meetings story

In an undated Aug. 7 story about the NCAA's executive committee meeting, The Associated Press reported the committee decided it couldn't change its policy on alcoholic-beverage advertising. The story should have said the committee decided against changing the policy, though it had the power to do so.

NCAA penalizes Texas Southern softball, tennis

The NCAA has penalized Texas Southern for major violations in its softball and tennis programs.

South Carolina reports 9 NCAA violations

The University of South Carolina said it committed nine NCAA secondary violations between January and June.

NCAA's CWS in Omaha extended 25 years

The NCAA will keep the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., through 2035 under an unprecedented 25-year contract extension.

Dix, Seminoles win 3rd straight NCAA track crown

Appropriately enough, Walter Dix left Florida State a winner. Dix won his third consecutive 200-meter title and led the Seminoles to their third straight men's team crown Saturday at the NCAA track and field championships.

Wolfpack beats Georgia behind 4-run 7th

Jeremy Synan hopes Georgia pitchers continue to struggle with their control.

Georgia advances to College World Series

Just as he's done all season, Gordon Beckham stared down a dramatic moment in an elimination game.

Arizona State wins NCAA softball title in rout

Katie Burkhart thought about giving up on her dream, stopping her chase for the glory of the national championship. Oh, what she would have missed if she'd let herself quit.

Miami selected as No. 1 seed for NCAA tournament

Miami was selected as the top seed for the 64-team Division I college baseball tournament Monday, while two-time defending champion Oregon State was left out of the field.

Syracuse wins NCAA lacrosse championship

Syracuse won its 10th NCAA men's lacrosse championship Monday, beating defending champion Johns Hopkins 13-10 behind three goals from Dan Hardy.

NCAA academic report: Some college teams may be hit hard

NCAA president Myles Brand wants college teams concerned as much about academic scores as final scores. If they aren't, they might be barred from NCAA tournaments.

Boston College Wins NCAA Hockey Title

Nathan Gerbe no longer has to be a gracious runner-up. Twenty-four hours after missing out on the Hobey Baker award, the nation's leading scorer led Boston College to the NCAA hockey championship that had eluded the talent-laden Eagles the last two seasons.

Jackson Turns Irish Into Elite Team

Jeff Jackson stepped into a hairy situation when he arrived in South Bend, Ind., three years ago to try to turn Notre Dame's invisible college hockey program into a national power.

The Vine

The Devil is a Liar

Robert Quinn can't tell his story. He'd like too, but he can't. The fact of the matter is he doesn't remember it -- or parts of it anyway. For the better part of three months his actions are mere snapshots in the mind's eye.

Why Ohio Makes the Best Coaches
Source: Wall Street Journal

"Less than 4% of the country's population lives in Ohio, but 15% of college football's major-conference head coaches were born there -- the most for any state.

Bowl Predictions: December 21st and 22nd

It's bowl season, and we all know what that means; lots of games that no one cares about! But anyway, here's my attempt to pick some of the winners. As with my Big Ten predictions the favorite will be bolded followed by the odds.

Why Won't Colleges and Universities Hire More Black Coaches?

Although this article I wrote is more than a year old, I thought it was relevant given the circumstances surrounding Turner Gill Interviews.

Cregg jumps ship - Cable 'pissed' - Thoughts from the Dark Side
Source: TFDSsports.com

Just when you thought the Raiders couldn't have any more drama until the end of the season, James Cregg called head coach Tom Cable and told him where he could stick the offensive line coach position for the Raiders.

UT's Colt McCoy to stay for senior season
Source: The Austin American-Statesman

Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy will stay for his senior season. McCoy told the American-Statesman of his decision Monday. "I'm not going anywhere," McCoy said.

Bulls Stun Cardinals To Claim MAC Football Championship
Source: University at Buffalo - Football Press Release

Former Husker quarterbacks coach, Turner Gill, has led the Buffalo Bulls to a MAC championship. The title comes from a victory over previously undefeated Ball State.

UB upsets 12th ranked Ball State to claim MAC title
Source: ESPN.com

The last time the University at Buffalo football team was invited to a bowl game was in 1958. Fifty years ago, the Bulls rejected the invitation to the Tangerine Bowl because the state of Florida said that UB's two black players werent allowed on the field with white players.

All-American Ghebray Keys Landmark Year From Cal Men
Source: dailycal.org

"This season, I was not focusing on anything exterior. I got what I wanted out of the sheer love of running," Ghebray said. "I re-awakened my love for running this summer instead of viewing it as a job.

Tennessee Seems To Value Lane Kiffin Over Keeping Its Students Warm
Source: m

As someone with a family member in state education, I'm well aware of how big a financial toll a football program can take on a public institution.

Football's BCS strikes again - THE WEEK
Source: THE WEEK

Just switch to the playoff brackets, please - Fans have been begging for it for years

Penn State Mascot Arrested On DUI Charge
Source: nbc4i.com

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- The Penn State senior who plays the Nittany Lion mascot was arrested on a DUI charge and his status for the Rose Bowl is in doubt, police and school officials said.

Rupp, Lananna receive national awards
Source: OregonLive.com

NCAA cross country champion Galen Rupp and coach Vin Lananna have been recognized for for their performances in the 2008 season.

The BCS Solution

All right, enough with the BCS. The system that was suppose to solve all of our problems has become the problem. We are now at the point where head-to-head competition doesn't matter.

Southern Discomfort: BCS computers lift OU over TX
Source: The Dallas Morning News

BCS computers proved to be the tiebreaker that lifted OU past Texas in the rankings and put it in the Big 12 championship game.

Kiffin to Tennessee, Kiffin to follow?

With the news that former Oakland Raiders Head Coach Lane Kiffin will be heading to Knoxville as the heir to Phillip Fulmer's gridiron kingdom, sources have quickly indicated that his father, longtime Tampa Bay Defensive Coordinator Monte Kiffin, will be joining his staff.

Fulmer Resigns At Tennessee

I can't say I know an awfully lot about Lane Kiffin. But I do know two things. He is the new coach at Tennessee and he will earn over $2 million dollars a year at Tennessee. He has somewhat of a name value for a school that has sought mightily to be a National Power.

Gator's Latest blowout victory keeps BCS title hopes alive
Source: MiamiHerald.com

TALLAHASSEE -- The end zones of Bobby Bowden Field turned into rivers of garnet paint 30 minutes before kickoff Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. It was a prophetic sign from the heavens. Later, the end zones bled points.

Sources: Sampson to receive NCAA's harshest penalty
Source: ESPN.com

NCAA hands Sampson a 5 year show-cause, banning him from coaching college hoops for at least five years. Indiana University will be placed on 3 years probation.

UW Women Cap Undefeated Season With First National Title
Source: gohuskies.cstv.com

Today marked the culmination of a meteoric rise to the top for the women's distance program at Washington. The Huskies did not qualify as a team in 2005 and 2006, before shooting up to 8th at nationals one year ago.

Nation's top runners battle it out today at NCAA Championships in Terre Haute
Source: tribstar.com

"I haven't been in this position before, where we come in with a team that I legitimately think has a chance to compete for the national championship. This is what it's all about, it's a lot of fun and looking forward to it." OSU coach Dave Smith

Cross country Kiptoo-Biwott and Rupp: fast friends, very fast feet
Source: OregonLive.com

"Shadrack has been a good team player, a great competitor, and he's very sincere," Lananna said. "The guys on the team look up to him. He keeps things in perspective: never too high, never too low."

Oregon's Kosinski Leading Duck Charge to NCAA Cross Country Championships
Source: registerguard.com

"I don't think cross country is her thing, and we don't spend a lot of time worrying about it," Lananna said. "We're more interested in track, and we take that approach with Alex. In cross country, there's no stress, no pressure.

College Coaches and College Presidents Are Highly Paid

How can this be? College Presidents and College coaches making more than $1,000,000 dollars per year. Hundreds of private college presidents are making at least $500,000 a year.

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