Michigan gambles by adding Appalachian State in 2014

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Michigan gambles by adding Appalachian State in 2014

Seven years ago, Michigan was the laughing stock of college football after Appalachian State, Division 1-AA powerhouse, blocked a game winning field-goal stunning, not to mention embarrassing, the Wolverines in a 32-34 upset.  The shock waves are still present in Ann Arbor, and to exact revenge, Michigan’s AD David Brandon agreed to reschedule a date with Appalachian State for the 2014 season opener.  In Montgomery Burns fashion, Brandon cracked his knuckles and announced to the Wolverine Nation that “we look...

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15 Teams With the Most Unruly Fans

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15 Teams With the Most Unruly Fans

  Sports are nothing without the fans. Dick Young, one of America’s pioneering sportswriters of the 20th century, said it best: “Fans are the only ones who really care. There are no free-agent fans.” Of course, some fans care more than others, which is why you’ll never see the Florida Marlins, for example, mentioned among the teams with the most ardent support in baseball. These American (and one Canadian, or Canadien) teams — college and pro — have the...

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Top 10 Tailgating College Campuses

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Top 10 Tailgating College Campuses

Tailgating is as much a part of football season as the sport itself, and many colleges have embraced this important celebration. Whether it’s the food, the weather, or the company, tailgating is becoming a national past-time that universities across the country are welcoming with open arms. Here are the top 10 tailgating college campuses: 1. Ole Miss You haven’t experienced college football tailgating until you’ve been to the Grove, a shaded 10-acre park that transforms into one big party...

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Volunteer involuntarily dismissed

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Volunteer involuntarily dismissed

A gem of a defensive back has been dismissed from the University of Tennessee.  DB Janzen Jackson is no longer a Tennessee Volunteer according to head coach Derek Dooley.  Coach Dooley announced the star’s dismissal earlier today, but did not elaborate on details and only sited “personal challenges” that “preclude him from the privilege of playing for the University of Tennessee football team.” Jackson, who earned All-SEC Second Team honors in 2010, was expected to be a force in...

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Terrapins get a new shell

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Terrapins get a new shell

With a new head coach in College Park, Maryland, it’s no wonder the Terrapins wanted to get a new look. Coach Randy Edsall and the Maryland Terrapins revealed to the public their 2011 Under Armour uniforms and redesigned helmets.  There are two new helmet designs and 16 possible uniform combinations. For traditionalists, the uniforms might be an eyesore, but the uniforms look sharp and players are excited about the bold look. Now to get the fans back in the stadium,...

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Vandy players scoot around campus

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Vandy players scoot around campus

A few select football players from the Vanderbilt Commodores created a fraternity within the team dubbed the Biker ‘Dores.  Approximately 12 players on the roster scoot around campus in suped-up scooters.  The most notable enduro rider is 6’5, 300 lb. tackle Ryan Seymour.   One reason for the escalated scooter use, players are tired of paying parking tickets, so they’re trading their cars for scooters, the new preferred method of transportation. Despite pleas to refrain from scooter use, head Coach James Franklin is concerned about the...

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Georgetown and China battle it out on the hard court, literally

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Georgetown and China battle it out on the hard court, literally

The facts are still coming in, but apparently U.S. relations with China took a turn for the worst last night. The Georgetown Hoyas were squaring off in what was supposed to be a friendly exhibition game against Baiya, a Chinese professional basketball team. During a poorly officiated game, the players took matters into their own hands—as one fan reported his take on how the showdown escalated–and a nasty bench clearing brawl ensued involving players, coaches, and some fans. Pictures can be seen HERE.

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