Utah investigates BCS fairness over national title exclusion
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff probes possible antitrust violations by the Bowl Championship Series after Utah, undefeated, was left out of the national title game. He questions the system's bias toward conferences with automatic bids while considering a Sherman Act lawsuit. BCS officials cite playoff needs and revenue distribution.
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Tulsa rolls to GMAC Bowl win over Ball State in rain
Tulsa defeated Ball State 45 13 in Mobile to finish 11 3 and set school records. Tarrion Adams rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns becoming Tulsa’s career rushing leader while Damaris Johnson totaled big plays for the no huddle offense. Ball State dropped to 0 5 in bowl games.
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UNI Football Players Earn All American Honors and Wrestling Award
Six University of Northern Iowa football players earned Sports Network FCS All American recognition including Ev erette Pedescleau on the second team and James Ruffin on the third team. Additional honorable mentions include Corey Lewis Austin Steichen Bill Hallgren and De V eon Harris. Moza Fay was named Western Wrestling Conference Wrestler of the Week after a Midlands Championships podium finish and a 16 1 record at 165 pounds. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders coach Mark Carlson begins a weekly coachs show on KMJM AM 1360 from 6 to 6 30 p m with Brian Lavelle and players.
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Yow again leaves NC State to battle cancer
National notes report NC State coach Kay Yow will not return this season due to cancer related health issues. The Hall of Fame coach, 66, missed four games and will reconsider by season's end, with a contract through 2011-12.
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Stoops Faces Florida For Second Title Showdown
Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops eyes a second national title as his 12 1 Sooners meet Florida 12 1 in a Miami rematch set for 7 15 p m Thursday Fox televise. The piece notes Stoops the press on his nickname Big Game Bob and four consecutive BCS losses in five seasons.
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Hlas Hints at AP Poll Number One Guess After Bowl Outcomes
Mike Hlas weighs Florida Oklahoma outcomes and Utah’s Sugar Bowl win as potential No. 1 in the final AP poll. He notes Oklahoma’s big wins and Florida’s SEC title game, Utah’s undefeated run, and questions about strength of schedule while previewing Thursday night action.
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