Butler powers Mountaineers to 76 Classic title win
DaSean Butler scored a season high 26 points to lift No. 8 West Virginia past Portland 84 66 and claim the 76 Classic championship in Anaheim. Kevin Jones added 17 points as WVU rose to 5 0, grabbing 16 offensive boards and overcoming Portland’s rally efforts.
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Notre Dame fires Weis after dismal season
Notre Dame on Monday fired coach Charlie Weis after a 6-6 season, trimming a 35-27 five season record. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick cited a gulf between Weis brash image and Notre Dame’s standards. Rob Janello will coach temporarily. bowl fate to be decided after player input. Potential replacements named include Meyer, Stoops, Kelly, Harbaugh, Patterson.
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Steelers' unity tested as Roethlisberger sits before pivotal game
The Steelers amid a three game slide face doubt over locker room harmony after Ben Roethlisberger sat with post concussion headaches. Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes questioned him playing Dennis Dixon, while coach Tomlin defended the decision as neurologist Joseph Maroon's recommendation. The team remains hopeful for a late season rally in the AFC race.
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Penn State tops Virginia in tight Big Ten ACC clash
Tylor Battle poured 28 of his 32 points after halftime as Penn State defeated Virginia 69-66 in Charlottesville. The Nittany Lions, led by Battle, withstood a late Cavaliers surge featuring Landesberg, Zeglinski, and a clutch free throw sequence. Virginia cut a 55-43 deficit, but Battle sealed the win with two late foul shots and Virginia’s late 3s.
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Red zone edge in SEC title clash fuels Alabama Florida duel
No. 2 Alabama and No. 1 Florida feature bruising ground games led by Mark Ingram and Tim Tebow with tight ends Colin Peek and Aaron Hernandez and big receivers. The teams struggle at times in the red zone, making finish drives crucial in the Saturday SEC championship showdown.
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