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The Nation’s Football Classic comes to D.C.

February 25, 2011
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The Nation’s Football Classic comes to D.C.

Washington, D.C. is in for a special treat as the nation’s capital will play host to The Nation’s Football Classic featuring two historically black colleges. The inaugural game is scheduled for September 10, 2011 at 3:30 pm with D.C.’s Howard University squaring-off against Atlanta’s Morehouse College. This historic rivalry will be played at RFK stadium, former home of the Washington Redskins and current site of the annual Military Bowl. Both teams are scheduled to play in the Classic through...

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Eric LeGrand makes first public appearance

February 21, 2011
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Eric LeGrand makes first public appearance

Last fall Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand was paralyzed after making a tackle on special teams against Army. After four months of therapy and rehab, he made his first public appearance at the Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser for the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund. The fundraiser featured seven comedians and thousands of supporters to include Rutgers alum Bill Bellamy. When LeGrand inspirationally entered the Rutgers Athletic Center on Saturday in a motorized wheelchair, 3,000 supporters rose to...

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Ray Carruth will stay in jail

February 17, 2011
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Ray Carruth will stay in jail

Colorado alum and former Carolina Panther WR Ray Carruth will not get a reversal in his conspiracy to commit murder conviction. Carruth appealed his conviction to the 4th Circuit pleading certain statements made to paramedics and certain hospital notes should not have been admitted into evidence during his criminal trial because the victim, Cherica Adams, who was in a comma, was unavailable to be cross-examined. Carruth argued that the inadmissible statements negatively swayed the jury and the opportunity to...

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Mediocrity pays for Ron Zook

February 17, 2011
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Mediocrity pays for Ron Zook

How is Ron Zook rewarded for turning in a 7-6 season and a Texas Bowl victory over Baylor…a $250,000.00 raise. Zook, who has been under the helm at Illinois since 2005 has compiled a paltry 28-45 overall record. In return, the University of Illinois wants to thank him by bumping his compensation package, upon board approval, in excess of $1.75 million dollars. After a 3-9 campaign in 2009, the Illini nation was sure Zook would be replaced. Instead, the...

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UGA’s Washaun Ealey Suspended

February 8, 2011
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UGA’s Washaun Ealey Suspended

Georgia’s 2010 leading rusher, Washaun Ealey, has been indefinitely suspended from the team for disciplinary matters. Ealey’s punishment stems from skipping out on a punishment run last week. Georgia has not dismissed Ealey, however, the talented tailback is not permitted to use the team’s facilities or attend any team activities. Sources say Ealey is still enrolled in classes, but rumors of transfering are starting to surface. Ealey is no stranger to suspension as last season he was scratched from the home...

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The Art of Stealing

February 5, 2011
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The Art of Stealing

Former Ohio State Buckeye quarterback Art Schlichter, 50, is under investigation for running an alleged ticket scheme victimizing dozens of investors for over one million dollars to presumably fund his gambling addiction. Schlichter and Anita Barney, wife of Wendy’s co-founder Robert Barney, would promise investors exclusive sporting event tickets, to include this Sunday’s Super Bowl, but after multiple payments, tickets were never delivered. It’s still uncertain about Barney’s knowledge of the scam as she stated she was conned by...

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ESPN sued by rapper Dutch Jackson

February 4, 2011
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ESPN sued by rapper Dutch Jackson

When Michael “Dutch” Jackson recorded and produced the hip hop song “I am the Greatest,” ESPN, AND1, Amazon and Hastings Entertainment (“Defendants”), decided to brand the song to market, promote, and sell basketball shoes, sports apparel, DVDs, television programs and websites. However, according to Dutch Jackson, Defendants never got permission to use the song for marketing purposes. Jackson’s 31 page complaint was filed yesterday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri alleging Defendants unauthorized use...

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TCU declines rematch against Wisconsin

February 4, 2011
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TCU declines rematch against Wisconsin

After a thrilling Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin, TCU wanted no part of a possible rematch come 2011. This week, Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema stated in a radio show interview on The Big 1070 that shortly after the Rose Bowl he was approached by a third party about playing TCU in their season opener. Bielema could not say “yes” fast enough. However, TCU head coach Gary Patterson did not seem as excited and turned down the invitation. Despite TCU needing to fill...

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