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Daily dump: NCAA an exercise in futility
sportspoop.com - 6/23/2009
Daily dump: NCAA an exercise in futility
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We admit it, we have no life. That’s why we took the time over the weekend to actually read (well, skim) Florida State’s appeal of NCAA sanctions against the school’s athletics department, as well as the NCAA’s official response to FSU’s appeal. And what did we ...
If it's the 'team of the decade' you want, at least consider them all
rivals.yahoo.com - 6/17/2009
If it's the 'team of the decade' you want, at least consider them all
— rivals.yahoo.com — I don't usually go in for lists, but the Orlando Sentinel's "Team of the Decade" poll caught my eye, less for their opinion of certain great teams than for the teams that aren't even on their list. (And also the fact that the decade isn't ... (more) If it's the 'team of the decade' you want, at least ...

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thenationalchampionshipissue.blogspot.com - 6/19/2009
Did You Know...
— thenationalchampionshipissue.blogspot.com — ...that nearly 75% of the first-place votes cast during the BCS era have been for one of only 5 teams? Of the 12,418 AP votes and 11,213 Coaches votes: USC (2,247 AP / 2,163 Coaches) has received 19% of them, Ohio State (1,922 AP / 1,856 Coaches) ... (more) Did You Know...

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NCAA Stands Firm on Florida State Appeal, Seeks to Vacate 14 Wins
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com - 6/18/2009
NCAA Stands Firm on Florida State Appeal, Seeks to Vacate 14 Wins
— ncaafootball.fanhouse.com — by Jim Henry The NCAA has not moved from its position that Florida State must vacate victories in multiple sports, a ruling that would cost Seminoles football coach Bobby Bowden 14 victories and essentially end his bid to come college football's ... (more) NCAA Stands Firm on Florida State Appeal, Seeks to ...

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