Conference conundrum: Football driving force behind Pac-10 talk (Boulder Daily Camera) Two of college football`s greatest traditions could come together if the Pac-10 Conference chooses to expand and invites the Colorado Buffaloes. Imagine Colorado`s live buffalo mascot, Ralphie V, storming down the sidelines in the Rose Bowl covered with a blanket of roses like a Kentucky Derby winner and a sign reading "Beat Ohio State" one New Year`s Day in the future.
ESPN Lands Rights to New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Mediaweek) Set to kick off in Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30, 2010, the game will pit the team with the third-best conference record in the Big East against the Big 12’s No. 6 club
On The Fly: Pinstripes In Edsall's Future? (Hartford Courant) Could Randy Edsall and UConn cap their 2010 season with a trip to the House that Jeter Built? The inaugural Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30 will pit the No. 4 team from the Big East against No. 7 or 8 from the Big 12. The Bronx in late December isn't exactly Arizona or Florida, but it could provide an easy commute for Husky fans — hop on a Metro-North train and arrive before the coin ...
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George Schroeder: Five burning Pac-10 questions heading into spring football (Sports Illustrated) For most of the last decade, Pac-10 spring previews -- or postseason reviews, or any assessment, at any time -- could be summed up thusly: Who can possibly challenge USC? (Or maybe: Which guy will become the Trojans' next superstar?)
Conference conundrum: Football driving force behind Pac-10 talk (Colorado Daily) University of Colorado football players enter Folsom Field a game. (Camera file photo)
Cougar faithful are a different breed (The Daily Evergreen) As the Pac-10 basketball season mercifully winds to a close with the Cougars securely in last place, those new to WSU may just now be realizing just how difficult it can be to be a Cougar fan.
Baseball. Dawgs Set Out For Three Games At BYU (GoHuskies.com) The Washington baseball team (6-5) wraps up a stretch of eight consecutive road games with a three-game series this Thursday through Saturday at BYU (4-7). Game times are 2 p.m. PST on Thu. and Fri. and noon on Sat.
Commentary: Bad break costs women hoopsters (The Daily Iowan) INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa women’s basketball team deserved a better fate than what it received on Sunday. As a No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament, the Hawkeyes put together a remarkable run to the championship game against top-seeded and 10th-ranked Ohio State.
College coaches scout, recruit young players (The Minnesota Daily) By: Michael Rietmulder The desire to gain a competitive advantage in collegiate sports has led coaches to begin scouting and recruiting student-athletes even before they reach high school. One youngster who is already on University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Tubby Smith’s radar is Tyus Jones of Apple Valley, Minn. Jones is an eighth grader at Valley Middle School who began playing with ...
