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gunaxin.com - 12/19/2008

Jenn Sterger - The USF Bulls Fan

— gunaxin.com — Just in time for the USF appearance in the St. Petersburg Bowl, Gunaxin takes a closer look... at their most photographic fan, Jenn Sterger. Photos and Video of Jenn in all of her Bulls glory contained within. Good luck Memphis. (more) Jenn Sterger - The USF Bulls Fan

NCAA Football

South Florida Bulls

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bugsandcranks.com - 12/23/2008

All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 23

— bugsandcranks.com — Christmas music makes me want to punch someone in the c* ** . But I do kind... of miss advent calendars. Therefore, as my gift to our readers and to all the children of the world, I proudly offer the All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Virtual Advent ... (more) All-Time Greatest Devil Rays Advent Calendar 23

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Tampa Bay Rays

Scott Kazmir

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rumorsandrants.com - 12/19/2008

McD’s Bowl Picks Part One

— rumorsandrants.com — Right off the bat (what does that phrase even mean, by the way?) I’m telling you this:... there is absolutely no way I’m risking my .500 record against the spread with unpredictable bowl games between random schools from the Sun Belt conferene and C-USA. Nope. Ain’t happening. ... (more) McD’s Bowl Picks Part One

NCAA Football

South Florida Bulls

Fresno State Bulldogs

Colorado State Rams

Arizona Wildcats

Memphis Tigers

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Of 15-year-olds and free jobs: More recruiting fun
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Lip Service Or Getting Tough? NCAA Watching Hoops Recruiting More Closely
Statefans Nation — ... can line their pockets.   Thing is, few fans are truly aware of the way the process works from the inside — they know what they read in the papers or perhaps on blogs like this or message boards devoted to their favorite team, but all of that information is coming from outside the process, and undoubtedly, reporters, boosters and fans are not invited to the backroom dealings that go on every day and often decide where kids are going to play college hoops. A Tampa Bay Online article, “Recruiting In The Shadows” , gives a good rundown of some recent happenings in hoops ...