Gov Corbett to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions
Gov. Tom Corbett announced plans to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA over Penn State sanctions tied to the Sandusky scandal. The action seeks challenge to a $60 million fine and bowl ban while questions remain about use of funds and coordination with state officials.
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Blanda Leads Oilers to AFL Title Clash Victory
On this day in 1961 George Blanda threw three touchdown passes to power the Houston Oilers to a 24 16 win over the Los Angeles in the first AFL championship game.
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Stanford Wins Rose Bowl 20 14 Against Wisconsin
Stanford wins the 99th Rose Bowl 20 to 14, routing Wisconsin after halftime. Stepfan Taylor leads with 89 rushing yards and a touchdown, Kevin Hogan passes for 123 yards, Usua Amanam seals with a late interception near midfield.
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Northwestern Wins Gator Bowl Ending Long Postseason Slide
Northwestern defeats Mississippi State 34 20 to snap college football's longest bowl losing streak dating to 1949. Quentin Williams and Nick VanHoose scored on key returns as Kain Colter and Trevor Siemian split quarterback duties in a back and forth game that featured seven interceptions. Northwestern ends the drought and shreds the monkey on their backs.
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Georgia QB Murray leads with record five TD passes in Capital One Bowl
Georgia senior class bid farewell with a record setting display by quarterback Aaron Murray who threw five touchdown passes, tying a bowl mark and delivering a memorable win in Orlando. The junior MVP sparked a dominant performance to cap the season.
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Gamecocks use two quarterbacks to edge Michigan in Outback Bowl
In Tampa South Carolina defeats Michigan 33-28 as Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson share game balls. Shaw opens with a 56 yard TD to Damiere Byrd and Thompson seals win with a 32 yard TD to Bruce Ellington, helping the Gamecocks tie school record for season victories.
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