college football

College Football 2009 Coaches Salaries Rise Despite Grim Economy

Cheryl Phillips — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:04:45 -0600

Families are finding it hard to come up with the cash for college tuition with the economy still wreaking havoc on the most people's wallets. However, college football coaches aren't suffering: at least 25 of these coaches are making more than $2 million a year.

USC vs Oregon Pac 10 Title May Change Hands

Denise Clay — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:28:51 -0500

Saturday evening the winner of the USC vs Oregon game could be this year's Pac 10 champion at the end of the season. These two powerhouse football teams are battling for the lead in the Pacific 10 conference.

John Lomax has Conviction Prior to UConn Murder Charge

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:21:59 -0500

John William Lomax III was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with murder of 20-year-old UConn football player Jasper Howard. According to Connecticut State court records, John William Lomax III is listed as having a prior conviction for a motor vehicle infraction in Bloomfield in 2007.

Bob Griese Suspended For Juan Pablo Montoya Taco Remark

Denise Clay — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:36:43 -0500

ESPN has announced that Bob Griese suspended for his Juan Pablo Montoya taco comment for one week. Griese is an analyst for ESPN's college football games.

Charges Made in Killing of UConn Football Player

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:08 -0500

A Bloomfield, CT man has been charged with the stabbing death of UConn student athlete Jasper Howard.
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UConn Football Player Jasper Howard Suspected Killer Charged

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:10:57 -0500

An arrest in the stabbing of UConn football player Jasper Howard was made Tuesday morning. John William Lomax was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with stabbing 20-year-old Jasper Howard according to his attorney, Deron Freeman. Lomax was initially to be charged in connection with the fight that led to Jasper Howard’s death, but not with murder. However, the state police have enough evidence and have charged Lomax with the killing.

Jasper Howard Funeral Completes A Weekend Of Tributes

Denise Clay — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:47:13 -0500

Family, friends and teammates joined together Monday morning for Jasper Howard funeral in Miami. Howard was a UConn football star that was stabbed to death on October 18th.

Bob Griese Juan Pablo Montoya Comment Uncalled For

Denise Clay — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:37:14 -0500

During Saturday's ESPN's broadcast of the Ohio St vs Minnesota game, football analyst Bob Griese made a big mistake. Griese made a comment regarding Juan Pablo Montoya that was simply uncalled for.

USC vs Oregon State A Pac-10 Showdown

Denise Clay — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:25:45 -0500

A Pac-10 showdown will take place at the Los Angeles Coliseum Saturday afternoon with USC vs Oregon State. The number 4 ranked University of Southern California Trojans is looking to avenge their last season loss to the Oregon State Beavers.

UConn Campus Stabbing Fatal For Jasper Howard

Denise Clay — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:04:48 -0500

Just hours after celebrating a victory over Louisville on Saturday, the University of Connecticut is now dealing with fatal UConn campus stabbing. Shortly after midnight, football player Jasper Howard was stabbed to death on campus.

Florida Gators Just Beat Arkansas

Denise Clay — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:36:37 -0500

Undefeated and number one ranked Florida Gators received a scare Saturday during their game against the unranked Arkansas Razorbacks. The Gators had to come from behind to win 23-20.

Oregon LeGarrette Blount May Play Again

Denise Clay — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:55:56 -0500

On September 5th, Oregon's LeGarrette Blount found out he was suspended for the season and would not play any more football this season. Since this is his senior year, that meant he would never play college football again. Well not so fast. There is a chance he could be reinstated and allowed to play again this season.