The Sports Rant
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Lawal, Favors lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to 70-62 victory over George Mason
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead No. 21 Georgia Tech to a 70-62 victory over George Mason on Friday in the consolation round of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off. more
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Sims' 3 lifts Tulane to 63-60 victory over Penn State in Charleston Classic
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tulane's Kevin Sims made a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 19 seconds to play and the Green Wave held on to beat Penn State 63-60 Friday in the second round of the Charleston Classic at Carolina First Arena. more
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Rolando McClain, Brandon Spikes, Sean Weatherspoon named Butkus Award finalists again
CHICAGO (AP) — Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker. more
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Bowl destinies on the line for Penn State, Michigan State in regular season finale
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State. more
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Ohio State plays at Michigan, hoping to clinch outright title and keep rival home for holidays
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Game has lost a lot of luster. more
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James Webster Jr. resigns after 5 seasons as coach at Tennessee State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons. more
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Starring scores 27 points, Perez 21 in Centenary's 95-76 win over Texas College
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Daman Starring scored 27 points and David Perez added 21 in Centenary's 95-76 win over Texas College on Thursday night. more
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Humphrey scores 26 to lead New Orleans to 74-65 win over Southern-New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Billy Humphrey, a transfer from Georgia, scored 26 points to lead New Orleans to a 74-65 win over Southern-New Orleans on Thursday night. more
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Archie scores 18 points to lead South Carolina to 78-68 victory over La Salle
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Dominique Archie scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring effort for South Carolina as the Gamecocks cruised past La Salle 78-68 in the first round of the Charleston Classic on Thursday night. more
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Six players reach double figures for Mississippi Valley in 102-56 win over Champion Baptist
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Tashan Newsome scored 11 points and had seven steals in Mississippi Valley State's 102-56 win over Champion Baptist on Thursday night. more
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Perkis scores 17 with 7 steals to lead Grambling State to 75-61 win over Paul Quinn
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Ariece Perkis had 17 points and seven steals to lead Grambling State to a 75-61 victory over Paul Quinn College on Thursday night. more
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Murphy leads 5 players in double figures with 24 points as Tennessee Tech beats Lipscomb 92-89
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Murphy led five players in double figures with 24 points and Tennessee Tech held off Lipscomb 92-89 on Thursday night. more
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Meeks rushes for 115 yards to key run game as Nicholls State knocks off SE Louisiana 45-30
HAMMOND, La. (AP) — LaQuintin Caston ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Nicholls State to a 45-30 victory over Southeastern Louisiana on Thursday night. more
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Calvin Betts has 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in Buffalo's 63-53 win over Navy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Calvin Betts scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four steals in Buffalo's 63-53 win over Navy on Thursday night. more
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Brock scores 16 to lead 4 players in double figures as South Alabama routs Spring Hill 82-53
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Martino Brock scored 16 points and three others posted double figures as South Alabama easily beat Spring Hill 82-53 on Thursday night. more
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Ohio judge warns Cincinnati QB Collaros to get the ball moving on diversion program
CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl season in jail if he doesn't get his act together after being accused of showing a fake ID at a bar. more
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Former Yankees draft pick Weeden leads No. 12 Oklahoma State to 31-28 comeback over Colorado Photo
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, leading No. 12 Oklahoma State back from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 win against Colorado on Thursday night. more
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U-M president Coleman sidesteps questions about audit of football program's practice time
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda. more
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Penn St. plans to announce new season ticket pricing that would account for seat location
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State plans to adjust its season-ticket pricing guidelines in 2011 to account for where people sit in Beaver Stadium. more
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Colorado QB Tyler Hansen returns after thumb injury against No. 12 Oklahoma State
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right thumb injury. more
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Kansas probing allegations of verbal abuse by football coach Mangino
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino — and two former players had plenty to say on Thursday. more
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Swarbrick plans to follow similar timeline to last year on Weis, when decision made in 3 days
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick plans to make a decision on the future of coach Charlie Weis within days of the season's end. more
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Beloved University of Georgia English bulldog mascot Uga VII dies, his owner says
ATLANTA (AP) — Uga VII, the white English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia's football team for almost two seasons, died Thursday of heart-related causes, the dog's owner said. more
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Thermilus scores 3 TDs as Buffalo ends Miami's season with a 42-17 drubbing
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Thermilus rushed for two touchdowns and caught another to lead Buffalo over Miami (Ohio) 42-17 on Wednesday night. more
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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist hopes Florida State coach Bobby Bowden is back next season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Embattled Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has a high-profile alumnus on his side — Gov. Charlie Crist. more
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As national title contenders recharge, rivalry games take center stage
The national championship race seems as if it's being put on hold this week, with the top contenders all big — in some cases too big to count — favorites. more
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Cal star tailback Jahvid Best hopes to return from concussion in time for season finale
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Star tailback Jahvid Best is eager to return to the football field after being sidelined by a frightening fall and concussion and has targeted California's season finale as a possible return date. more
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Ex-UM player says: "You'd have to be blind to not see there are divisions among Michigan folk' Photo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez was handed a blue button with "Beat Ohio State" in maize letters when he was introduced as the new leader of college football's winningest program. more
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Low grade: BCA gives out more A's, but looking for quicker ways to make hiring progress
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The head of the Black Coaches and Administrators group called Wednesday for more involvement by college presidents in hiring football coaches, a move he said would lead to more minority coaches on the sidelines. more
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Former University of California football player sentenced to nearly 5 years for wire fraud
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A former University of California lineman who spent time in the Tennessee Titans' camp in 2001 has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for his role in a $5 million Ponzi scheme. more
What happen to Georgia player that got hurt in Auburn game?
Tammy @ 9:05 AM CST, Nov 19, 2009
Why is the iron bowl on Friday?
Iron bowl watcher @ 7:47 AM CST, Nov 19, 2009
where are the HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL results on WHNT.com (from last night)
tn_native @ 1:43 PM CST, Nov 18, 2009
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