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February 22nd, 2012 
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Boise State’s highly successful football program won’t be moving to the Big East early. The school announced on Wednesday that despite repeated conversations with the Big East, the Broncos will remain in the Mountain West for the 2012-13 athletic seasons. In a statement, the school said there were too many obstacles and financial concerns to make the move a year earlier than expected.
Temple in talks to join Big East (AP)
February 22nd, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
Temple and the Big East are talking about the Owls rejoining the conference as soon as next season. MAC Commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher said in a statement Wednesday that his league is “aware that Temple has been in discussions with the Big East regarding membership.” A person familiar with the talks says the school and the Big East are trying to negotiate a deal that could have Temple…
BCS heads far from agreement on changes (AP)
February 22nd, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
Before there will be significant changes to college football’s postseason and how to determine a champion, there are plenty of options to be considered. Conference commissioners who run the Bowl Championship Series are just getting started on that process. “We’re just trying to understand conceptually what the pieces are.
Chiefs, CB Routt agree to 3 yrs., $19.6M (AP)
February 20th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Chiefs and cornerback Stanford Routt have agreed to terms on a $19.6 million, three-year deal. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the deal, said the agreement includes a $4 million signing bonus and $6 million the first season.
Ex-Fiesta head to plead guilty to felony (AP)
February 19th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
The former top executive of the Fiesta Bowl has reached a plea deal with Arizona prosecutors to settle allegations related to a political donations scandal. Arizona Attorney General’s Office spokeswoman Amy Rezzonico confirmed Sunday that John Junker will appear in court on Tuesday, although she said she was barred from providing details before the hearing.
Spurrier, South Carolina to meet NCAA (AP)
February 16th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
It’s South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier’s time in the NCAA crosshairs on Friday. Spurrier and 10 other university coaches, leaders and officials will be in Los Angeles this weekend to appear before the NCAA Committee on Infractions. The NCAA says the school received $55,000 in improper benefits for athletes — mostly football players — who stayed at a hotel for a reduced rate and for…
4 TCU football players in drug bust (AP)
February 16th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
Authorities arrested 17 students at Texas Christian University on Wednesday as part of a six-month drug sting, an especially embarrassing blow to the school because it included four members of the high-profile football team. Arrest warrants painted a startling picture of the Horned Frogs, with a handful of players who allegedly arranged marijuana sales after class or around practice and who told…
Ex-Penn St. VP wants charges thrown out (AP)
February 14th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
A former Penn State vice president on Tuesday asked a judge to throw out charges that he lied to a grand jury investigating former football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and that he did not properly report suspected child abuse. Gary C. Schultz said his statements to a grand jury that he felt the allegations against Sandusky he fielded from a graduate assistant in 2002 were “not that…
North Texas’ McCarney confirms stroke (AP)
February 14th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
North Texas coach Dan McCarney said Tuesday that he suffered a stroke over the weekend and expects to recover in time to lead his team through spring drills. McCarney said in a statement provided by the school that he felt his left side go numb Sunday and was taken to a hospital. Doctors later confirmed he had a stroke.
Big East may let Pitt, ‘Cuse leave early (AP)
February 14th, 2012 Yahoo! Sports - Top News ncaaf No Comments
Big East Commissioner John Marinatto says his league “might be open to a discussion” about allowing Syracuse and Pittsburgh to join the Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2013 football season. The Big East reached a settlement with West Virginia on Monday that allows the school to become a member of the Big 12 in 2012.
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