Legislator to force USC-Clemson rivalry game

Legislator to force USC-Clemson rivalry game

A legislator in the Palmetto State is introducing a bill that would require the University of South Carolina and Clemson to continue their annual football rivalry game which is at a streak of 103 games. With both schools being members of expanding conferences, the probability of ending the second-longest rivalry is a real threat. This prompted State Representative Nathan Ballentine (R-Lexington) to introduce a proposal to ensure the annual matchup continues. State legislatures will consider the proposal as early as tomorrow. South...

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Michigan recruit targets Ohio State

Michigan recruit targets Ohio State

The rivalry between “the team up north” and “that school down south” takes no breaks during the off-season. Michigan’s top recruit Ondre Pipkins, who’s letter of intent is still hot of the presses, truly understands the animosity between the two schools. In a radio interview on Ann Arbor’s WTKA, the 6-foot-3, 320-pound defensive tackle spoke his piece about Ohio State and its recruits. Pipkins matched up against Ohio State’s top offensive lineman recruit Kyle Dodson in last week’s Army...

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Coach Brian Johnson, 24, takes over the Utah offense

Coach Brian Johnson, 24, takes over the Utah offense

If the name Brian Johnson does not mean anything to you, just ask the Alabama faithful. Back in the ’08 season, Johnson was the MVP quarterback who lead Utah to a shocking 31-17 victory over No. 4 Alabama in the BCS Sugar Bowl. The former QB, who stunned the Crimson Tide, is moving up the ranks in the coaching carousel from Utah quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Johnson, at the ripe old age of 24, is taking over offensive duties...

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NCAA president mulling two-round playoff

NCAA president mulling two-round playoff

NCAA president Mark Emmert spoke at a Tallahassee civic organization luncheon yesterday reiterating his support for a two-round, four-team BCS championship playoff system. After Alabama blanketed LSU 21-0 in the BCS championship game, it only added more fuel to the playoff fire. Under Emmert’s final four scenario, LSU would have matched up against Stanford and Alabama would have played Oklahoma State. The winners would have advanced to the BCS championship game. Emmert did say he would not support a...

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Heralded recruit Marvin Bracy sets world record in the 55-meter sprint

Heralded recruit Marvin Bracy sets world record in the 55-meter sprint

Florida State is set to land a lighting bolt of a recruit as national signing day is just around the corner. Boone High’s Marvin Bracy is head coach Jimbo Fisher’s speedy prize recruit. On Sunday, the Orlando native showed off his quickness by setting a new indoor world record during the Jimmy Carnes Youth Invitational in the 55-meter sprint running a blistering 6.08-second finish. In football terms, that’s equivalent to 60.15 yards. The 5’9” 168-pound wide receiver turned down the...

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After two failed attempts, Frank Beamer is giving the restaurant business one more shot

After two failed attempts, Frank Beamer is giving the restaurant business one more shot

Coming off a disappointing 20-23 Sugar Bowl loss to Michigan, Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer wants to shelve football momentarily and focus on the culinary arts. This summer, Coach Beamer anticipates opening his new restaurant, Beamer’s 25, in Roanoke, Virginia, anchored next to the newly renovated apartments in the Lofts at West Station. A soft opening was held on Wednesday night where it was announced that Beamer’s 25 will be open to the public later in June. The...

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50 Cent goes all-in

50 Cent goes all-in

After news went viral that 50 Cent won $500,000 thanks to the Giants winning the NFC championship game last week, the famed rapper has raised the stakes thanks to a Twitter follower. @MyBestAssets tweeted to 50 Cent, “Lets bet. If the Giants lose the Superbowl, u must post ur d*ck on the twitter. If they win, I’ll post my boobs & face here. Bet?” Within minutes of the tweet, 50 Cent responded with an, “Ok.” So there you have...

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