Tag Archive | "Champion"

Shout it out: Texas a deserving No. 2

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Bo Pelini is livid after the game, claiming the final decision was made for the BCS. ARLINGTON, Texas — Sophomore Terrence Moore led the men in red up the field and into the tunnel. At the locker room door, Moore yelled an obscenity, and then tried to slam his Nebraska helmet through the concrete floor.   So began [...]

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Nesbitt’s maturity as QB leads Yellow Jackets to title

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Brian McLaughlin, Sporting News TAMPA, FLA.—Scott Blair was the most efficient quarterback on the field for Georgia Tech when it edged Clemson in September. The problem was, he’s the kicker. Josh Nesbitt was much steadier under center than the last time Georgia Tech faced Clemson. In Round 2 of Georgia Tech-Clemson—with an ACC title and BCS [...]

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The Tide’s turn to play for the title, and Texas will await

Friday, December 4, 2009

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Terrence Cody and Jordan Shipley will help bring Alabama and Texas, respectively, to the national championship game. They’ve waited all year for this, to finally be in position to do what they couldn’t a year ago. “I’d be lying,” said Alabama guard Mike Johnson, “if I said we still weren’t upset how last year ended.” The Tide had [...]

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Spotlight game: No. 10 North Carolina at No. 5 Kentucky

Friday, December 4, 2009

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Dan Blank Much-anticipated John Wall has not disappointed Kentucky basketball fans. Place: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky. Time: 12:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Three reasons Kentucky will win John Wall. Even with the insane amount of hype that preceded Wall’s arrival in Lexington, the freshman point guard has done nothing to temper those expectations. Wall is averaging 18.5 points and [...]

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Not much has changed since last meeting between SEC giants

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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The energy around Saturday’s SEC championship game has brewed for a calendar year. Florida and Alabama met last December in Atlanta in a 1-2 showdown, and UF rallied for a 31-20 victory. “Florida put us out of our run for the national championship,” Tide linebacker Rolando McClain said. “It’s always in the back of my [...]

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Neuheisel’s take: Hard to go against Oregon

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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For Rick Neuheisel, it’s Sean Canfield vs. Jeremiah Masoli. Thursday’s Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State will finally crown a Pac-10 champion after a wild season in the league. Sporting News‘ Dave Curtis asked UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel, whose Bruins lost to both teams this season, to analyze the matchup.   “To … Read more from the original [...]

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Week 14 story lines: Florida, Alabama poised for a classic

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Sporting News’ Matt Hayes examines five story lines of Week 14. 1. Game for the ages Carlos Dunlap won’t be in uniform for Florida on Saturday after his DUI arrest. It’s pretty simple at this point: Win and you’re in. That’s the easy part. The rest—a game of redemption, a Heisman Trophy moment, a 22-game winning streak, No. [...]

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Florida-Alabama sequel will be unlikely

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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Don’t even think about it. It’s tempting, yes. But there’s next to no chance it happens. Florida vs. Alabama, Part II in the BCS national championship game? Kellen Moore and Boise State are now in good shape to get selected for a BCS bowl. “Can’t we just play the first one?” said Florida cornerback Joe Haden. That might [...]

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Legends Poll: If only Gators-Tide was for national championship

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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Jeff D'Alessio, Sporting News Standings/polls: BCS | SN | Coaches | AP Count Dick MacPherson among the many counting down the seconds until Saturday’s Florida-Alabama showdown. But if the former Syracuse coach had his way, fans would have to wait a little longer for the SEC’s ision winners to meet. Aaron Hernandez and Florida are back in the top spot, with [...]

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FanHouse Top 25: Swamp Kings

Sunday, November 29, 2009

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Finally, the wait is over: No. 1 Florida vs. No. 2 Alabama for control of the free world, or at least the SEC championship and a berth opposite Texas in the BCS championship game. Ever since Sept. 20, the third week of the season, Florida, Alabama and Texas have been the nation’s top three ranked teams. [...]

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