Posts Tagged ‘ Wildcats ’

Raising Arizona

January 22, 2010
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Raising Arizona

Arizona coach Mike Stoops believes in second chances. Former Texas receiver Dan Buckner is going to the University of Arizona to continue his collegiate football career. Buckner was dismissed from the Texas football program after being arrested on trespassing and resisting arrest charges on January 13th. The charges stemmed from an altercation between Buckner and his girlfriend, when he refused to leave his girlfriend’s apartment apartment after she asked him to do so. Buckner, if he can manage to...

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Kentucky’s Brooks Retires

January 4, 2010
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Kentucky’s Brooks Retires

Rich Brooks announced today that he will not return as Kentucky’s football coach next season. Brooks is stepping down after seven years as the team’s coach. Joker Phillips, the team’s offensive coordinator, will replace Brooks. Phillips was named the team’s coach in waiting two season ago. Brooks compiled a 39-47 record with Kentucky and recently led them the four straight bowl games. He will go down in UK history as one of their better coaches and he’s left the program...

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Andy Talley’s ‘Cats Win FCS Championship

December 20, 2009
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Andy Talley’s ‘Cats Win FCS Championship

“If I died here winning the national championship, that would be a pretty good death,” he said. “Does that tell you how much it means to me?” These were the words spoken by Villanova head coach Andy Talley shortly after winning the FCS National Championship. Andy Talley’s been at Villanova for 25 years and he made his first championship appearance a memorable one. Talley and co. edged out the top seeded Montana Grizzles 23-21 during Friday’s FCS season ending showdown...

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Meyer speaks, is fined $30,000.00

November 6, 2009
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Meyer speaks, is fined $30,000.00

Urban Meyer’s public outrage with SEC officiating has just earned him a $30,000 fine (less than 1% of his $4 million annual salary). The fine is related to public comments made after the Georgia game regarding an alleged late non-call hit on his son-he-never-had Tim Tebow. Meyer was outraged by the non-call and publicly expressed his frustration over the officiating. This lack of self control ended up costing him money, but fortunately the conference did not include a suspension as well. The fine is based on...

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From East Lansing to Tuscon

September 22, 2009
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From East Lansing to Tuscon

Arizona’s offense has looked anemic so far this season and they have struggled to find a consistent rhythm. Concerns about this has prompted ‘Zona head coach Mike Stoops to make a switch at quarterback. Matt Scott started the first three games of the season but struggled heavily last Saturday against the Iowa Hawkeyes in which he went 14-50 for 50 yards and an interception. Stoops is turning to Michigan State transfer Nick Foles with the hope that he can add...

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Trouble In Tuscon

September 20, 2009
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Trouble In Tuscon

Arizona has lost all Pac-10 tight end Rob Gronkowski for the season. The 6’6, 265 lb. junior injured his back during a weight training session a few weeks before the start of the season and hasn’t played in a game for the Wildcats this year. He is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair the damage done to his back. Arizona has been lackluster on offense so far this season as a result of not having Gronkowski. Wildcat QB Nick Foles,...

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Playclock Expires On Stoops’ Marriage

August 25, 2009
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Playclock Expires On Stoops’ Marriage

Arizona head coach Mike Stoops and his wife have filed for divorce. Stoops, (younger brother of OU headcoach Bob Stoops) made the announcement earlier this week during his weekly press conference. “Sadly, I must make the announcement today that my wife Nicole and I have separated and will be taking the difficult step of a divorce,” Stoops said in a statement. “This is a very hard time for us. But more so for our two young children as this...

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As The Wildcat World Turns

August 11, 2009
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As The Wildcat World Turns

With a story fitting for daytime television drama, the K-State vs. Ron Prince battle continues. Recently dismissed former Wildcat coach Ron Prince, along with his attorneys, are asking that Kansas State University pay him $3 million in additional damages for “wanton and malicious misconduct.” Prince, who went 17-20 during his 3-year tenure as head coach at KSU, had an alleged secret agreement with then-athletic director, Bob Krause, giving Prince $3.2 million, with payments starting in 2015 and ending in 2020. All of this...

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