Duncan urges NCAA to push reforms at pace seen this week
Education secretary Arne Duncan praised the NCAA for speeding up changes in college sports and urged Bowl Championship Series schools to fund education. He backed a $2000 cost of attendance stipend and multi year scholarships while calling for conference revenue to support student education amid ongoing rule changes and investigations.
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Garden City Busters hold off Barton in 60s rally
Garden City rallied from a 4-4 start to pull away with a 9-0 run and a hot start from 3-point range led by Ashley Walker. Despite Barton narrowing to 13-8, Garden City answered with a 12-2 stretch, with Walker hitting, and Jasmine Moore keying 3s before cooling in the second half. Tamara hit clutch free throws and the team finished strong in a 26 minute quality effort. The Busters return home to host Colby at Perryman Athletic Complex.
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Barton tops Busters 82 72 on the road in West
Garden City rode a 14 point first half lead and solid free throw work to beat the Busters 82 72. Geron Johnson led Garden City with 19 points while the Busters fouled out multiple big men and struggled to finish at the rim. Barton pressed and forced turnovers to pull away late.
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Smith turns boos to cheers as Harbaugh reshapes 49ers
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith has transformed from draft bust to team leader under Jim Harbaugh. The 49ers, 13-3, advance to host New Orleans in the NFC divisional round after a standout season with 8,144 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.
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Griffin bids farewell to Baylor Bears in brighter future ahead
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III announced his decision to leave Baylor after four years. Coach Art Briles praised his leadership as Griffin heads toward the NFL draft with Heisman runner up Andrew Luck. Griffin finished with 10 wins, a 67-56 Alamo Bowl win, and Baylor’s first final AP ranking since 1986. Starr lauded his character and impact on the university.
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