Archives for: February 2008, 06
MSU Could Avoid More Penalties with Higher APR
The Montana State University football program appears to be on its way to getting out of the NCAA’s academic doghouse. Having addressed two key elements cited by the NCAA, there’s a good chance the team will avoid another scholarship reduction penalty b… more »
Griz Hit Backyard, Bozeman for '08 Recruits
Once the letters of intent are all faxed on Wednesday, Montana Grizzly head coach Bobby Hauck will announce his 2008 recruiting class, a group that could number 28 to 30 players.
Two of those, Eric Homec and Beau Donaldson, come from opposite ends of… more »
For one day, it's all good for Cats, Griz
Today, it's good to be Bobby Hauck and Rob Ash.
Outside the first day of fall camp, this is the best time of the year to be a head coach of the state's two largest college football programs.
Today is National Signing Day: the day when high school… more »
High School Football Players Don't Wait for Colleges to Come Calling
Work on the field and in the classroom not always enough - sometimes, you have to do things to help yourself be "discovered" by schools like Colgate.
"If you're good, we'll find you."
It's the mantra preached by college football coaches everywhere… more »
Monterrey, CA Recruits Put Verbal Commitments On Paper
A decision that was verbal last month goes down on paper today.
Chad Davis and Deionte Gordon are about to have their college educations paid for, while extending their football dreams another four years.
"I'm very excited," said Gordon, the Monte… more »
San Diego area Recruits Find Homes at FCS Schools
These California recruits - nine in all - made their college choices on both the East and West coasts.
It's hard to find a high school football player who doesn't at some point dream of playing at the next level.
Bonita Vista's Kyle Kmet was one.… more »
From Alabama to Harvard, a Tale of an Odd Recruiting Journey
A longtime Alabama Crimson Tide fan finally "gets it" when it comes to what college football is all about.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — I've lived in Alabama most of my life, and my two sons learned to say "Roll Tide" soon after they mastered "Mama."
C… more »
Iona Prep (NY) Cousins Set to Sign
More FCS Signings from Lower Hudson County, NY.
Since the first day Sean O'Connor started playing football with the White Plains Bernies, he was on the offensive line and Ryan O'Neil was at quarterback. But for O'Connor, his duties since Pop Warner h… more »
YSU's Mason signs deal with Redskins
The Washington Redskins have gone through a whirlwind of change in recent weeks with the retiring of Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs, the firing of coordinators Greg Williams and Al Saunders and then the hiring of their replacements, Jim Zorn and Greg… more »
Not Quite Super Tuesday, But Close Enough for UCA's Conque
It's not quite Super Tuesday but close enough for Conque
Tuesday, University of Central Arkansas football coach Clint Conque had the same feelings as several presidential candidates.
He was anxious. He was tired from relentless travel. And he had… more »
Black College Exhibit Opens at College Football Hall of Fame
"Blood, Sweat, and Tears: A History of Black College Football"
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today the opening of a new exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., that showcases the strugg… more »
TX Star Heading to Montana State
Signing Day is one of the most important days in a high school athlete’s life.
Not only do they get to sign their name to a letter stating where they will spend the next four to five years of their life, but the day marks the end of the hectic recrui… more »
'Saders open against UMass
Holy Cross’ 2008 football schedule announced yesterday includes five home games, beginning with the season opener against Colonial Athletic Association co-champion national quarterfinalist UMass on Sept. 6.
After a week off, the Crusaders will tr… more »
Former Colgate Star Honored At Banquet
VERONA – Fred Dunlap, the former Colgate University football coach and athletic director, was honored with the Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award at the eighth annual scholar-athlete awards dinner on Jan. 27 of the Central New York Chapt… more »
Former top coach moves on
In 1999, John Shannon received the Division I-AA Offensive Coordinator of the Year award from the College Football Association of America. The following season, Shannon was named the I-AA Assistant Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Asso… more »