Beamer close to Tennessee in Hokies rivalry bowl
Virginia Tech and Tennessee meet in the Chick fil A Bowl at the Georgia Dome with Tech seeking a sixth straight 10-win season. Beamer, Hokies coach since 1987, recalls a boyhood rivalry and eyes a higher level against Lane Kiffin’s Volunteers.
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Stewart pleased as Mountaineers aim for 10th win in Gator Bowl
West Virginia finished 9-3 and second in the Big East after a 30-19 loss to South Florida. Coach Bill Stewart praised the team's resolve and optimism for a 10th win as they face Florida State in Bobby Bowden’s final Gator Bowl, with kickoff at 1 p.m. in Jacksonville and CBS televising.
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Spiller leads Clemson past Kentucky in Music City Bowl
Clemson star C J Spiller capped his college career with 172 all purpose yards and the game clinching touchdown as Clemson beat Kentucky 21 13 in the Music City Bowl. Coach Dabo Swinney hailed the bowl victory ending a strong season. Kentucky coach Rich Brooks suggested retirement is possible with Joker Phillips set to take over.
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Texas Tech suspends Leach during investigation
Texas Tech announces coach Mike Leach is suspended while officials investigate complaints from a player and family about post injury treatment. Defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill named interim coach to lead the team in the Alamo Bowl against Michigan State, staying in charge until the inquiry ends.
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Connecticut Stretches Winning Streak To Fifty
No 1 Connecticut beat Florida State 78 59 to extend its 50 game win streak. Tina Charles scored 24 including 16 after halftime while Maya Moore had 16 and sparked a 17 0 run that built a 41 35 halftime lead. Huskies improve to 11 0 and keep leading by double digits.
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Temple Tops Bowling Green to Extend Win Streak
No. 18 Temple defeats Bowling Green 63 to 39 in Philadelphia as Ryan Brooks scores 19 and Ramone Moore 17. The Owls run 13-0 early and 10-0 in the second half, marking their sixth straight win in a game as a ranked team for the first time since 2001.
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Cowboys rally past Redskins to stay alive in East race
Wade Phillips said the win was about the world championship as Dallas shut out Washington 17-0 on Monday night. Tony Romo threw for 4 yards to Roy Williams, the defense posted the first series shutout since 2003, and the victory knocked the Giants from postseason contention while setting up a finale with Philadelphia for the division title.
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