Jackson State University announced plans to build a $200 million state-of-the art domed football stadium. The new domed stadium will seat 50,000 fans, well over the 24,000 fans the Tigers have been averaging in attendance as of late. Funding for the project will come from public and private donors in addition to anticipated revenue (such as selling the naming rights). Head coach Rick Comegy is excited about the new stadium and believes the dome will give him a...
It is no coincidence that ever since South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley took office in January 2011, the Clemson University football program has had full access to one of the two state-owned airplanes. The former alum is so proud of her alma mater that she is using her political position for Clemson football gain. As the governor, she basically handed over the keys to one of the state-owned airplanes to Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and his recruiting...
Last year, nearly 37,000 cheerleaders visited the emergency room. Concussion rates rose 25% between 1998 and 2008. After football, cheerleading is the leading cause of catastrophic injuries of high school sports. Should we recognize cheerleading as a sport, so they can receive the same level of training and medical care as other athletes? www.GlobeLifeInsurance.com
The Maryland Terrapins just lost sophomore quarterback Devin Burns who announced his withdrawal from the school and his expectation of transferring to another program. As of late, the QB position has been suspect for Maryland with the Terrapins losing five signal callers in 2012, four to injuries and one, QB Danny O’Brien, to transfer. However, in 2013 Maryland will be deep at quarterback with stiff competition. It is likely Burns’ withdrawal is a result of him presumably not going...
With Secretary of State Hillary Clinton returning back to work after suffering a concussion and blood clot. Her staff thought it would be a nice gesture to provide her with some protective gear to prevent another head injury. The staff gave her a football helmet with the State Department logo and a football jersey with the number 112, representing the 112 countries she visited during her tenure. The State Department released photos of the welcome back event:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (FWAA) – The 12th annual Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team has been announced, with all 11 Football Bowl Subdivision Conferences and Notre Dame represented on the 30-man roster. A pair of players from the team, Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper and Notre Dame defensive back KeiVarae Russell, will battle one another in tonight’s Discover BCS National Championship Game. Heisman Trophy-winning Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first quarterback to be named to...
According to a recently filed class action lawsuit, Hamilton College has a $650-$750 million endowment yet the school fails to pay athletic department interns adequately. Plaintiff Benjamin Kozik, who was employed as an intern by Hamilton from August 1, 2010 until his resignation on October 19, 2012, worked as an assistant football coach, among other positions. He was paid a flat monthly rate regardless of the number of hours worked which the complaint alleges is a violation of the...
With 35 bowl games slated for 2012-13, the NCAA is allowing each bowl to award up to $550 in gifts to 125 participants per school. Additionally, schools can buy additional packages so they can distribute to participants beyond the 125 limit. Participants can also receive awards worth up to $400 from the school and up to $400 from the conference for postseason play, covering both conference title games and any bowl game. Below is a comprehensive list of the...
