Fox links Homer Simpsons to BCS broadcast strategy
Fox plans to stream almost all major college football bowls starting 2007 with distinct look and sound. Homer Simpson as in-booth persona foreshadows cross promotions while the BCS faces ongoing criticism for rankings and national title selection amid doubts about equity and outcomes.
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Raiders Rally Past Broncos In Snow Upset
Oakland Raiders erased an 11 point deficit to stun the Denver Broncos 25 24 in snow filled Sunday night action. Kerry Collins threw for 339 yards and four touchdowns with Jerry Porter catching three of them including the game winner on a fourth and goal from the five with 1 49 left. Porter beat Champ Bailey on two TDs and a 52 yard catch. Langston Walker blocked Jason Elams potential game winning extra point after a late Broncos drive.
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Jason Elam
Elam
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Garden City Lady Busters Use Half Court Trap to Beat Northeastern Colorado
Garden City (10-2) unleashed a half court trap to force 29 turnovers and score 25 points off miscues in an 80-65 win over Northeastern Colorado at the Odessa Classic. Five players finished in double figures led by Camille Parks, after a prior 68-60 win over NJC earlier in the season.
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Garden City
GCCC
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NJC
Camille Parks
Chargers rally past Chiefs for 8th win in 9
San Diego improved to 8-3 after a 34-31 comeback at Arrowhead over Kansas City. Drew Brees threw 378 yards and two touchdowns while Antonio Gates caught seven passes for 92 yards and Kept pace with Tony Gonzalez, who topped 100 receiving yards.
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Shaunard Harts
Garden City Blown Lead Fails in Odessa Classic Loss
Torre Johnson scores 24 as Garden City (5-3) leads 32-13 at halftime but collapses in the second half, teaming with Murray State (Texas) to a 67-63 final. Coach Swanson laments defensive lapse and late misplays as Murray State rallies to win.
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Cyclones miss title bid after OT loss to Missouri
Iowa State, 6-5, 4-4 Big 12, blows chance at Big 12 North by losing 17-14 in overtime to Missouri. Key plays include a wide right 24-yard field goal and two overthrown passes, with Bret Meyer failing to connect on late drives and A.J. Kincade sealing the win for Missouri. Cyclones head to likely Houston Bowl December 29 for a fourth bowl in five years.
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