Mountain East names commissioner for new NCAA model league
The Mountain East Conference named Reid Amos its first commissioner. Amos, West Liberty University broadcasting VP, was chosen unanimously by 12 founding presidents meeting at Fairmont State. The MEC will include Concord University West Liberty UVA Wise Notre Dame and Urbana with play set to begin in August.
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MEC Names First Commissioner for Mountain East Conference
The Mountain East Conference announced Reid as the first commissioner and outlined a plan to provide a quality student athlete experience within an NCAA Division II model conference. The 12-institution group submitted its NCAA application by the December 1 deadline and aims to begin competition in the 2013 14 year with 16 sponsored sports pending approval.
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Washington tops Heat in upset win at home
Washington Wizards stun LeBron James and the Heat 105-101 as Jordan Crawford scores 22 and seals the win with late free throws. Heat’s six game streak ends while Wizards raise record to 2-13.
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Bielema leaves Wisconsin to take Arkansas job
Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema agreed to a multi year deal to coach Arkansas amid a turbulent season marked by scandal and a 4 8 record. The move follows Arkansas hiring John L. Smith after firing Bobby Petrino. A news conference was planned for Wednesday per Yahoo Sports.
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Georgetown Rolls Past Texas In Jimmy V Classic Opener
Otto Porter led No. 15 Georgetown with 14 points and eight rebounds as the Hoyas beat Texas 64-41 at Madison Square Garden. Nate Lubick added 13 points and Markel Starks 11 as Georgetown built a 13-point halftime lead and stretched it to 23.
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Mcllroy crowned PGA Tour player of the year after standout season
Rory McIlroy, finishing a dramatic year with four wins including the PGA Championship, was named PGA Tour player of the year. The 23-year-old Northern Irish star also claimed the money title and top adjusted scoring average, becoming the youngest since Tiger Woods to win the honor. He expressed a goal to contend in all four majors next year.
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