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Army Football Team Will Hold Spring Game at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas

Bob Worden — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:58:11 +0000

The Army Black Knights will take their show on the road for the spring as they'll hold their spring game at Fort Hood in Kileen, Texas. The Black and Gold game will take place on Friday, March 8th.

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This Weekend in Sports: NFL Playoffs and the Cotton Bowl

Joe Student — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:27:25 +0000

The NFL playoffs start, and the college bowl season nears its close. Here's what to watch this weekend:

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This Week's College Football Bowl Games: What to Watch For

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:44:05 +0000

As we come down the homestretch of this college football season, there are lots of great games on tap in the next week. Many of the nation’s top players—including Heisman-winner Johnny Manziel—will be on display for the last time this year.

We will have separate previews of all the BCS games posted soon, but in the meantime, here are the highlights of all the other remaining college bowl games.

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Heisman Trophy Winner Johnny Manziel Named AP Player of the Year

Zack Kennedy — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:17:24 +0000

After becoming the first freshman to ever win the Heisman trophy, accolades continue to roll in for Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel as he was named the Associated Press’ Player of the Year.
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Manziel, Te'o, Klein Named Heisman Finalists

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:59:20 +0000

History could be in the making this weekend, with a defensive player and a freshman highlight among this year’s finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o and Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein were announced as candidates for football’s most prestigious trophy, which will be awarded Saturday night.

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Notre Dame-Alabama in BCS National Championship, Plus Your Full Bowl Guide

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:51:11 +0000

As expected, Notre Dame and Alabama will meet in the BCS National Championship Game to award another trophy to one of college football’s most successful programs. However, the complete bowl lineup was not without some surprises, including #15 Northern Illinois crashing the BCS party and 9-3 Louisiana Tech being left home for the holidays after their administration turned down an Independence Bowl invite.

Here is the full schedule of this year’s college football bowl games:

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Texas A&M Freshman Found Safe/Alive

Zack Kennedy — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:55:54 +0000

Texas A&M University says a missing football player has been found safe.

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College Football 2012 — Week 12 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:40:22 +0000

We’re down to the home stretch of the regular season, with most teams having just two games remaining. There aren't many big games this week, with only two top 25 matchups and five ranked SEC schools dropping down to play FCS teams. But there is still some action this week that could shake up conference-title races. #1 Oregon faces a ranked team and #2 Kansas State hits the road against one of the nation’s top offenses. Hey, after last week, anything’s possible.

Here is what to watch for this week in the top 25:

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Pete Roussel Joins The Sports Shack To Talk College Football Coaching

Eric Frazier — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:32:07 +0000

Pete Roussel from CoachingSearch.com joined The Sports Shack with Scott Fitzgerald and Alan Berger to discuss college football coaching news.

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Texas A&M Upsets #1 Alabama 29-24, Johnny Manziel Has Big Day

Eric Frazier — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:51:04 +0000

Texas A&M shakes up the BCS National Championship picture as they upset #1 Alabama 29-24.

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College Football 2012 — Week 11 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 22:29:41 +0000

We’re getting down to crunch time in the college football season. Several top teams are trying to wrap up their respective divisions or keep their title hopes alive while others are just struggling to hold on to bowl eligibility. There are several interesting games this week: only three matchups between ranked teams, but 11 ranked teams have tough road trips.

Here is what to watch for this week in college football:

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Former Texas Longhorns Coach Darrell Royal Dies at 88

Bob Worden — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:42:37 +0000

Former University of Texas head football coach Darrell K Royal passed away Wednesday morning. He was 88.

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Three Big 12 Quarterbacks Named Johnny Unitas Award Finalists

Rob Snyder — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:01:41 +0000

Three Big 12 quarterbacks were named finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Thursday.

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College Football 2012 — Week 10 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:57:56 +0000

Last week's showdowns knocked several teams from the ranks of the unbeaten and shook up the rankings. This week, we get two of the biggest games of the season, with Alabama-LSU and Oregon-USC setting the stage for conference- and national-championship runs.

But the excitement doesn't stop there. Here is what to watch for around the top 25:

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College Football 2012 – Week Nine Recap

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 07:21:18 +0000

This week’s rankings will look very different when the new AP Poll comes out following a Saturday full of upsets. Four Top Ten teams fell this week and five ranked teams suffered their first losses of the season. Meanwhile, Collin Klein and Manti T’eo boosted their Heisman chances while Alabama, Oregon, Kansas State and Notre Dame continued to make their case for a shot in the national title game.

Here are all highlights from a wild week in college football.

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College Football 2012 — Week Nine Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:44:57 +0000

It's always a sad moment when you realize that college football's regular season is more than halfway done, but it should still be a fun week with lots of exciting games on tap. Six of the top 10 teams in the country play ranked opponents, and 13 top 25 teams face challenges on the road.

Here is what to watch this week in college football:

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Notre Dame Names Everett Golson Starting QB at Oklahoma Sooners

Zack Kennedy — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:51:58 +0000

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly named quarterback Evert Golson the starter when the No. 5 Fighting Irish visit No. 8 Oklahoma on Saturday.

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College Football 2012 — Week Eight Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:25:30 +0000

For most teams, we’ve reached the halfway point of the regular season and the conference title races are starting to take shape. Last week gave us exciting finishes and monster upsets, and we’ve got another good slate of games this week with three big games between ranked teams and 11 ranked teams playing on the road.

Here is what to watch for this week in college football:

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College Football 2012 — Week Seven Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:14:02 +0000

While there aren't as many marquee games as last week, we have several intriguing matchups to look forward to this weekend. Saturday features four games between ranked opponents, including one top 10 game in the SEC. Additionally, 14 of the 22 ranked teams in action this weekend are playing road or neutral-site games. So this could be another weekend to be on upset alert.

Here is what to watch for this week in the top 25.

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TCU QB Casey Pachall Suspended Following DWI Arrest

Zack Kennedy — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:27:39 +0000

TCU quarterback Casey Pachall has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

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