Up until Thursday’s game, Murray State University had a 23-0 record. But there hasn’t been a completely undefeated team since 1976 — and for good reason.
A classic post-win celebration turned into a stampede Saturday as thousands of fans rushed onto the field.
— JIM BOEHEIM, head coach of Syracuse men’s basketball team, discussing the molestation allegations leveled against his now-fired assistant of 36 years, Bernie Fine (via Sports Illustrated)
— BOBBY RUSH, an Democratic congressman from Illinois, discussing the control the NCAA has on its student-athletes (via SI)
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“The things we go through, the hours we put in, what our bodies go through, we deserve some sort of (results). College football is a billion dollar industry.” — DENZEL MCCOY, a redshirt freshman defensive end at Georgia Tech, who signed a petition with more than 300 other college athletes telling the NCAA they want [...]
Wednesday, the NCAA handed down its punishment for eight current University of Miami players who accepted benefits deemed illegal under its rules.
In the wake of one of the many scandals that have rocked college football this year, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor decided to go pro rather than return to school.
“I expect to be back at practice soon. I’m doing fine; tell everyone not to worry about me.” — JOE PATERNO, 84, Penn State’s football coach after suffering a hairline fracture when a player collided into him during practice (via ESPN)
Long live the trees.
