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...
The Atlantic Coast Conference is exploring the culinary arts by opening the ACC American Café in the newly renovated Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Though the decor will be laden with ACC memorabilia, this will not be a traditional sports bar. Rather the ACC will feature a more upscale restaurant with local fare from the home cities of each member school such as Boston clam chowder, N.C. barbecue, Georgia peach relish, and Miami ceviche. The ACC American...
Long are the days of national championship runs at the University of Colorado, but AD Mike Bohn thinks investing $170 million in the Buffaloes’ football facilities might change all that. The University of Colorado unveiled a vigorous plan to upgrade its football facilities to draw-in the best student-athletes while staying competitive within the Pac-12. According to Bohn, the upgrade “will position us to attract the best student-athletes in the nation. It will improve the performance of our student-athletes on...
As the college football game continues to evolve, the Big 12 plans to experiment with its officiating crew by adding another zebra for the 2013 season. Currently, the NCAA permits seven officials on the field, however, as the speed and physical nature of the game increases, the Big 12 believes an eighth official would better protect players in the offensive backfield and help improve the accuracy of calling the games. Big 12 officiating coordinator Walt Anderson stated, “With offenses...
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...
In Austin, Russell Erxleben is still heralded for kicking the longest field goal in NCAA history when he successfully split the uprights on a 67-yard field goal attempt back in October 1, 1977. The former Longhorn and three-time All-American was drafted by the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, after unsuccessful attempts to return to football, Erxleben led himself to a life of crime. Most recently, he was arrested on Thursday for running a $2 million Ponzi scheme that could land the...
In return for Charlie Strong and the Louisville Cardinals dismantling the Florida Gators 33-23 in the 2013 All-State Sugar Bowl, the university is rewarding the head coach handsomely. The school agreed to a long-term contract with Strong that makes him one of the highest paid D1 football coaches in the nation. While there has been a whirlwind of coaches being fired as of late, Strong inked an eight-year deal worth $3.7 million per year plus incentives up to $583,333...
