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RIP Northeastern Huskies Football

November 23, 2009
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RIP Northeastern Huskies Football

For the Northeastern University fan faithful, it’s hard to say this, but the school is dropping its football program citing financial difficulties. After 74 years of gridiron battle, the bean counters cannot justify running the program as its just too expensive and there is not enough return on its investment. The Huskies just concluded a 3-8 season with a thrilling final victory over the Rhode Island Rams this past weekend. Unfortunately for the Huskies, this was their 6th consecutive losing season....

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Weis safe, for another week

November 22, 2009
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Weis safe, for another week

For the Irish faithful waiting for the latest on Charlie Weis’ future at ND, you will have to wait at least another week. AD Jack Swarbrick will not decide on Charlie Weis’ fate until after this week’s game against Stanford. In the meantime, Weis stated he would not resign, but said he understands if the school decides to part ways after his disappointing 6-5 record and double OT loss to Connecticut this past Saturday. During Weis’ tenure, he has...

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To all online sports gambling site owners

November 21, 2009
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To all online sports gambling site owners

For all you gamblers out there, betonsports mogul lost big: ST. LOUIS (CN) – The founder of BetonSports was sentenced to 51 months in prison and will forfeit more than $50 million as part of a federal plea agreement. Gary Stephen Kaplan, 50, pleaded guilty in August to RICO conspiracy and violating the Wire Wager Act. As part of a complex plea agreement, Kaplan will forfeit $43.65 million to the United States. He already had forfeited $7 million in...

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Heavy turbulence lies ahead

November 21, 2009
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Heavy turbulence lies ahead

As Rich Rodriguez kicked off the 2009 season, all signs were pointing to the Wolverines climbing back to the promised land of elite status. However, after midway through the season, the Wolverines did a 180 and headed straight down for a crash landing and the fans are getting frustrated. In two seasons, RichRod has amassed an 8-15 (3-12 in the Big Ten) record. This is unacceptable for a program with such prestige, but don’t fret fans, RichRod is here...

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Penn State will cruise to victory

November 20, 2009
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Penn State will cruise to victory

This has been a rough season for The Matador going 5-5 on his weekly picks. It’s going to change as we inch closer to the regular season’s end. The lock of the week is Penn State (-3) over Michigan State. Penn State has all the drive in the world to win this game big. The Nittany Lions undeservedly have the opportunity to get a BCS at-large bid with a victory. Since Ohio State locked up the Rose Bowl, two...

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Google is…

November 19, 2009
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Google is…

In 2004, Google launched as a beta test product Google Suggest to attempt to finish a thought as a user types a search query within Google. As a result, Google searches generated amusing and quirky phraseology. Basically, Google uses a serious of algorithms designed to guess your ending which is derived from millions of actual user queries. Now here is what we found when we Googled some of college football’s biggest names.

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This Week in College Football Reform

November 19, 2009
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This Week in College Football Reform

For Immediate Release Thursday, November 19, 2009 Playoff Supporter of the Week-CNN Political Commentator Paul Begala Every week, Playoff PAC highlights a prominent community leader in government, sports, or entertainment who favors college football reform. “As an orange-blooded Texas Longhorn, I must admit that my team is advantaged by the BCS — this week… But I’d trade a momentary advantage for a long-term solution: the Holy Grail of college football fans everywhere; Nirvana, El Dorado… a playoff.” – Democratic Strategist...

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Beloved Bulldog Dies

November 19, 2009
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Beloved Bulldog Dies

Some sad news out of the University of Georgia, Uga VII, “Loran’s Best,” has passed away today as a result of a heart attack. He had the shortest tenure of any of the Uga family, but he did compile a winning record of 16-7. He made his debut on August 30, 2008 during the Georgia Southern game. As a sign of mourning, there will be no live mascot during Georgia’s game this Saturday. Rather, a wreath will be placed...

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