In the past week we’ve seen three different coaches (Iowa’s Fran McCaffery, Morgan State’s Todd Bozeman and Connecticut’s Jim Calhoun) face questions over their allegedly angry behavior during games, in each case drawing criticism for flat-out losing their you-know-what. In the fallout, we’ve seen halfhearted apologies (Calhoun), messy denials and appeals (Bozeman) and public criticism from superiors (McCaffery). We’ve also seen some downright bad performances (here’s looking at you, North Carolina), some continually disappointing teams (say hello, Texas A&M) and, in keeping with the anger motif, even a near brawl in the Pac-12 (between Oregon State and Arizona).
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College hardwood’s Bottom 10
Filed under Basketball by on Jan 17th, 2012. Comment. 
Here’s a look at the junior college players signing with SEC schools. The junior college signing period opened on Wednesday: ALABAMA CB Travell Dixon, Eastern Arizona College, chose Alabama over Florida State, Miami and Mississippi State ARKANSAS DE Austin Flynn, Los Angeles Harbor College, chose Arkansas over Oregon State FLORIDA DT Damien Jacobs, East Mississippi Community College, chose Florida over Tennessee, Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Texas Tech GEORGIA OT Mark Beard, Coffeyville (Kan.
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SEC junior college signees
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Texas basketball falls to Oregon State in overtime, 100-95.
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Texas Basketball Falls In Overtime To Oregon State
Filed under Basketball, Lets Talk Texas by on Nov 20th, 2011. Comment.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — November matters. It is relevant for teams and for players that have one or maybe two shots to make a difference before conference play. Oregon State is in the Pac-12, but limited itself to two games against major-conference teams outside of league play. Lose to Texas on Saturday night and the Beavers would have to spend the rest of the nonconference plodding along in obscurity. Take out Texas and do it behind another 30-plus point performance from wing Jared Cunningham and it provides enough fodder to pay attention to Oregon State for the time being.
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Oregon State capitalizes on opportunity
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Game commentary for the Texas Longhorns basketball game versus the Oregon State Beavers in the Legends Classic.
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1. No. 4 Stanford’s 38-13 victory in a cold rain at Oregon State came at a cost. Both wide receiver Chris Owusu (concussion) and tight end Levine Toilolo went out of the game with injuries, one week after Stanford lost tight end Zach Ertz . It reminds me of Florida State in 1991, which won its first 10 games, the eighth a 27-16 victory in the rain at LSU. The Seminoles suffered so many injuries that night that they didn’t have the juice to beat Miami or Florida at season’s end. This beat-up Stanford team must play No. 7 Oregon. 2. The only two teams among the top eight that don’t play another team in the top eight are No. 3 Alabama and No. 5 Boise State. The Broncos need No. 15 Georgia to keep winning, starting with No. 20 Auburn on Saturday. The Tide must have No. 8 Arkansas win at No. 1 LSU on Nov. 25, and even then would have to negotiate their way through a three-way tie for first in the SEC West with the Tigers and the Hogs to get to the SEC championship game. I just don’t see a non-champion playing for the crystal football. 3. Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles ’ season ends with him atop the FBS in receiving yards (1,157 yards) and second in yards per game (128.56). Broyles suffered a torn ACL in the Sooners’ 41-25 victory over Texas A&M. The Sooners have had an uncanny number of injuries over the past few seasons. Coach Bob Stoops says it’s nothing more than bad luck. Strength coach Jerry Schmitt is considered one of the best in the business. But you have to wonder.
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3-point stance: Stanford’s victory is costly
Filed under Football by on Nov 7th, 2011. Comment.
1. No. 4 Stanford’s 38-13 victory in a cold rain at Oregon State came at a cost. Both wide receiver Chris Owusu (concussion) and tight end Levine Toilolo went out of the game with injuries, one week after Stanford lost tight end Zach Ertz . It reminds me of Florida State in 1991, which won its first 10 games, the eighth a 27-16 victory in the rain at LSU. The Seminoles suffered so many injuries that night that they didn’t have the juice to beat Miami or Florida at season’s end. This beat-up Stanford team must play No. 7 Oregon. 2. The only two teams among the top eight that don’t play another team in the top eight are No. 3 Alabama and No. 5 Boise State. The Broncos need No. 15 Georgia to keep winning, starting with No. 20 Auburn on Saturday. The Tide must have No.
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3-point stance: Stanford’s victory is costly
Filed under Football by on Nov 7th, 2011. Comment.
If you don’t like where you are in the power rankings, play better. See last week’s power rankings here . 1. Stanford : Stanford dominated; Andrew Luck was brilliant (skip). Stanford dominated; Andrew Luck was brilliant (skip). Stanford dominated; Andrew Luck was brilliant (skip). 2. Oregon : Is it just me or did few notice that Oregon pitched a second-half shutout against California? Sure, the defense gave up some yards — 465 — but holding the Bears to one touchdown and no second-half points is pretty tough. And that D will need to step up with running back LaMichael James out. 3. Arizona State : The Sun Devils were impressive at Utah — who knew this roguish bunch could be the crafty, opportunistic team? — but they can make a national statement at Oregon on Saturday. There’s no hard-and-fast rule, by the way, that says the Pac-12 championship game must be played in the home stadium of the North team. 4. Washington : The Huskies are not good enough to overlook Colorado on Saturday while anticipating their Oct. 22 visit to Stanford. But that visit to The Farm could become a big moment in the Huskies return to national relevance
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Pac-12 power rankings: Week 7
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Case McCoy threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 12-of-15 passing and the Texas defense forced four turnovers. as the No. 23 Longhorns pummeled the UCLA Bruins , 49-20, at the Rose Bowl. We welcome comments…. Source: TheNewsTribune.com
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Recap: Oregon State vs. U-C-L-A
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If you don’t like where you are in the power rankings, play better. See last week’s power rankings here . 1. Stanford : It wasn’t a great performance at Duke, but there’s something to be said for playing a mediocre game and still crushing your foe. We’ll know more about the Cardinal after this weekend’s visit to the ‘Zona Zoo. 2. Oregon : The Ducks’ offense cranked it up to light speed again on Nevada. Run defense a little questionable. 3. Arizona State : The Sun Devils won the statement game they’d been pointing at since the 2010 season ended. But good teams keep winning, they don’t sit there and watch one game tape over and over. A road trip to Illinois, a talented Big Ten team, will be a major test — mentally as much as physically. 4. USC : The Trojans were sloppy in the red zone against Utah, but a win is a win is a win. And USC has two of them with no losses. 5. California : The Bears got tested on the road by a feisty Colorado squad out for revenge. And they passed. We are tempted to buy-in with the Bears. But not yet. We’ve been hurt before (sniffle). 6. Washington : There was a lot to like about the win against Hawaii, particularly the play of quarterback Keith Price . But that pass defense … not much to like there. Well, other than some clutch interceptions during two victories. 7. Utah : The Utes proved they can compete with the likes of USC, but the loss in LA was a setback to their South Division hopes. 8. Washington State : It’s Coug world and we’re just lucky to be paying rent in it. If Washington State wins at San Diego State on Saturday, Coug pandemonium might ensue. 9
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Pac-12 power rankings: Week 3
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