I got my 2011 Big Sky Conference football ballot today. Folks who cover the league will soon fill out their picks to make up the preseason poll. I have yet to fill mine out; I'm going to need some time to mull this one over. On the heels of winn… more »

The University of Dayton has announced that former Flyer football coach Mike Kelly, known as much for his practical, no-nonsense leadership as his Hall of Fame won-loss record, has been honored in a most fitting way. Kelly, who will be inducted into… more »

As the 2011-12 academic and competitive year approaches, Commissioner Tom Burnett answered questions about the state of the Conference and its future, NCAA issues and other items of interest. Here is second conversation that addresses a number of compet… more »

North Dakota State University head football coach Craig Bohl has accepted a five-year contract extension with a two-year roll over starting in 2016. The announcement was made today by NDSU Director of Athletics Gene Taylor. “I am very pleased we have… more »

Colonial Athletic Association football teams are allowed to take 56 players to road games. James Madison coach Mickey Matthews says that number seldom is reached, except early in the season. "We don't have 56 healthy bodies to travel," he said. "M… more »

Brad Smith always had the talent. He had the motor, he had the frame. He had the speed, the size, the desire. But the Belgrade native simply couldn’t avoid the bite of the injury bug. Wednesday, the Montana State senior defensive end retired from the… more »