Big Ten Conference Undergoes Divisional Realignment
David Dermer/ Diamond Images/ Getty Images(NEW YORK) – The Big Ten conference underwent more changes this weekend, with the schools approving new East and West divisions for the 2014 season.
The schools’ presidents and chancellors voted unanimou…
Arizona WR Austin Hill Out With ACL Injury
Jason O. Watson/Getty Images(TUCSON, Ariz.) — Arizona junior wide receiver Austin Hill tore his ACL during practice on Wednesday, head coach Rich Rodriguez announced Saturday. “It wasn’t an ACL, MCL and all that. It was just an ACL,”…
Bryant Young Quits As Florida Defensive Line Coach
Florida/Collegiate Images/Getty Images(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) — Florida defensive line coach Bryant Young resigned on Wednesday, so he can focus on spending more time with his family.“After heavy consideration and giving over two decades to the game…
Jadeveon Clowney Could Be Done for Spring
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney’s spring is in question. Clowney sprained his neck last week when he collided with defensive tackle J.T Surratt during practice and wasn’t cleared to practic…
Former Big East Becomes American Athletic Conference
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – The conference formally known as the Big East has been renamed the American Athletic Conference
University presidents have approved the name change beginning this year and the conference announced the decisio…
Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore Steps Down
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) — Longtime University of Alabama athletic director Mal Moore resigned on Wednesday due to health issues. He will stay on with the school as a special assistant to university President Judy Bonner. “As many…
Robert Nkemdiche Commits to Ole Miss
University of Mississippi/Getty Images(LOGANVILLE, Ga.) — Ole Miss is rolling. Defensive end Robert Nkemdiche, the No. 1 overall recruit in the ESPN 150, kicked off national signing day on Wednesday by committing to Mississippi.
Nkemdiche chose …
Stephen Gallacher Captures The Dubai Desert Classic
David Cannon/Getty Images(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Stephen Gallacher won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday by three strokes over Richard Sterne. The 38-year-old Gallacher came into the final round with a three shot lead over Sterne, but relinqu…
President Barack Obama Concerned about Football Safety
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In an interview that will appear in the Feb. 11 issue of The New Republic, President Barack Obama stressed his concern about player safety in football.
Obama told The New Republic that if he had a son, he’d th…
Notre Dame Football Star Manti Te’o Faces Tough Questions
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o faces a problem bigger than any running back he’s had to bring down. As the elaborate hoax about his dead “girlfriend” unravels, many questions remain to be answered, chie…
Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te’o Girlfriend Death A Hoax
George Gojkovich/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Deadspin.com is reporting that a story Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o told during this past season about his girlfriend, Lennay Kekua passing away is a hoax. The report says they could find no re…
Sources: Kelly to Return to Oregon
Steve Dykes/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — It appears the Ducks will still have their head man.
According to league sources, Chip Kelly will turn down NFL offers and return as head coach of the Oregon Ducks.
Kelly, who most recently led Oregon to a Fiesta B…
(21) Louisville Stuns (3) Florida 33-23, in Sugar Bowl
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — Louisville scored on the first offensive play of the game when cornerback Terell Floyd intercepted Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel’s pass and ran it back 38-yards for a touchdown, as (21) Louisville upset (3) …
Conroy’s Late Field Goal Seals Win For Michigan St. Over TCU
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(TEMPE, Ariz.) — Michigan State (7-6) outlasted TCU (7-6) Saturday night in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl 17-16, behind Dan Conroy’s 47-yard field goal with 1:01 left in the fourth quarter.The Spartans trailed 13-0 l…
USC QB Matt Barkley Ruled Out for the Sun Bowl
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images(EL PASO, Texas) — USC senior quarterback Matt Barkley has been ruled out for Monday’s showdown against Georgia Tech in the Sun Bowl. Trojans head coach Lane Kiffin made the announcement on Thursday.
“Matt really w…
SMU Stomps Fresno State in Hawaii Bowl
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(HONOLULU) — SMU forced four Fresno State turnovers, as the Mustangs trampled the Bulldogs 43-10, in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.
“The guys were very motivated this week,” SMU head coach June Jones said of his defense. “I…
A.J. McCarron Will Return to Alabama for Senior Season
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) — Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron announced Wednesday in a statement released by the school that he will return to Tuscaloosa for his senior season. “I had many goals for myself when I came to the Unive…
Texas Tech Hires Kliff Kingsbury as its Football Coach
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(LUBBOCK, Texas) — Kliff Kingsbury is headed back to Texas Tech. The school’s former quarterback was hired Wednesday as the Red Raiders head football coach. The 33-year-old Kingsbury served as Texas A&M’s offensive co…
Bobby Petrino Introduced as Western Kentucky Head Football Coach
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images(BOWLING GREEN, KY.) — Western Kentucky introduced Bobby Petrino as its new head football coach on Monday. Petrino takes over for Willie Taggart, who left the Hilltoppers to become the head coach at South Florida.“My wif…
Manziel Wins 78th Heisman Trophy
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel was presented with the 78th Heisman Trophy Saturday night in New York City.
Manziel becomes the first freshman ever to win the award.
“This is a moment that I dreamed about s…