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2011 NCAA College Football – Week 13 Preview

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:11:47 +0000

For many schools across the country, this is rivalry week: the game that determines bragging rights and, in many cases, a coach’s future employment. But after last week’s chaotic BCS shakeup, a slew of one-loss teams are suddenly back in the national title mix, anxiously hoping for some SEC upsets to give them a shot. Combine that intrigue with a slew of heated rivalries and teams jockeying for conference championships and bowl positions, and it should be another exciting week in college football. Here are all the highlights from this week in the AP Top 25.

SEC Controls Top Three Spots in AP Football Poll

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:16:45 +0000

For just the second time in the 75-year history of the AP poll, one conference holds the top three spots at the same time. Undefeated Louisiana State is #1, with fellow SEC members Alabama and Arkansas coming in at #2 and #3, respectively. The only other time a conference had so dominated the top of the poll [...]

Arkansas Tight End Garrett Uekman Dead at 19

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:14:47 +0000

Although Arkansas moved up to #3 in the latest BCS poll, the news was overshadowed Sunday by the tragic death of tight end Garrett Uekman, a redshirt freshman who had played in nine games for the Razorbacks this season.

Joe Paterno Afflicted with Lung Cancer After Firing From Penn State

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:39:24 +0000

Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.

Minnesota Coach Jerry Kill Hospitalized with Seizures Again

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:10:46 +0000

Minnesota Gophers head coach Jerry Kill checked himself into the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on Sunday for testing and treatment of multiple seizures he has experienced in recent weeks.

Kill suffered a seizure and collapsed late in the Gophers’ loss to New Mexico State earlier this season. He returned to the sideline the following week, but recently admitted that he has suffered 20 subsequent seizures since that time.

Mississippi State Cancels Classes in Anticipation of Football Game Against LSU

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:48:48 +0000

Academics are all fine and dandy, but they don’t supersede Mississippi State’s football rivalry with LSU. All classes at Mississippi State were officially cancelled Thursday, a move that gives the student body plenty of time to prepare for the Bulldogs’ Thursday night home game with the Tigers. Mississippi State comes into the game ranked 25th in the country, while [...]

NCAA Places Boise State on Three Years' Probation

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:04:05 +0000

The Boise State football program has been placed on three years’ probation and stripped of nine scholarships (three each for the next three years) after being hit with NCAA sanctions for repeated rules violations regarding extra benefits for recruits and players.