Accountability is dead. No, I’m not the first person to say that – and I won’t be the last. Confusion, though, is alive and well. Thriving almost. Earlier this week, the NCAA responded to the a May 3 letter from […]
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Northwestern signs Pat Fitzgerald to 10-year extension
Northwestern University has agreed to a new 10-year contract extension with head football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The new 10-year deal begins immediately. Salary figures were not disclosed. Via ESPN.com’s Adam Rittenberg: “There is no better individual to lead Chicago’s Big […]
Gary Williams retires
On Thursday afternoon legendary University of Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams announced his retirement. In a stunning move, Williams announced he is retiring and leaving the Maryland program. A news conference will be held at 1pm EST Friday at the […]
Boist State facing NCAA sanctions, making changes
Boise State is responding to results from an inquiry by the NCAA that identified 22 specific infractions between 2005 to 2010. Boise State President Bob Kustra told The Associated Press that the infractions cited by the NCAA are disappointing and […]
College football changes season-opener
ESPN might be preparing for an NFL-free start to the fall. The four-letter network has moved the season-opening game between TCU and Baylor up a day for a national television broadcast. ESPN will now air the game on Friday night, […]
Kemba Walker officially declares for NBA Draft
Connecticut’s Kemba Walker will forgo his senior year of eligibility and enter the 2011 NBA draft. He made the announcement at a 3pm press conference Tuesday afternoon at UConn. “I just want to thank everyone for coming out. There has […]
Harrison Barnes returning to UNC?
Harrison Barnes is reportedly registering for summer classes at UNC. The news that Barnes was returning started to surface when Scott Van Pelt of ESPN hinted the North Carolina forward was leaning toward a return to school for his sophomore […]
Caltech ends streak
Alright, getting off the “snide” is always a great feeling. In fact, it might be the best feeling. Whether it is after a five-game losing streak in football or after mising a dozen shots in a row on the basketball […]
Trojans bested Beavers by 11, 67-56
Beaver believers aren’t too thrilled this morning. Another game, another disappointing performance on offense. USC looked dominate in the 67-56 victory over Oregon State – snapping a three-game losing streak to Beavers. Beaver coach Craig Robinson told The Daily Barometer […]
NCAA, states, tighening hold on amatuer athletes
New rules and regulations tend to get named after the most nefarious player involved. For example, Brett Favre may have been the straw that broke the camel’s back in the NFL – forcing the shift in overtime rules in the […]