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Interim commissioner disputes idea that Big East is breaking down – Boston Herald

May 10th, 2012 0 Comments

Interim commissioner disputes idea that Big East is breaking down – Boston Herald The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Interim commissioner disputes idea that Big East is breaking down Boston Herald He was also chief operating officer of the World League of American Football /NFL Europe, vice president of administration for the Dallas Cowboys and managing director of RSR Partners recruiting firm. He said he has no interest in replacing Marinatto ... More: Interim commissioner disputes idea that Big East is breaking down - Boston...

Can Big East help Boise State find home for its other sports? – Chicago Tribune

May 10th, 2012 0 Comments

Can Big East help Boise State find home for its other sports? – Chicago Tribune The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Can Big East help Boise State find home for its other sports? Chicago Tribune Boise State has asked the Big East for help in placing its non- football programs in another league, a sign the Broncos remain committed to moving their football team to the league in 2013. View original post here: Can Big East help Boise State find home for its other sports? - Chicago...

New ACC TV deal adds Friday night football – Chicago Tribune

May 10th, 2012 0 Comments

New ACC TV deal adds Friday night football – Chicago Tribune Bleacher Report New ACC TV deal adds Friday night football Chicago Tribune The number fell short of what the SEC, Pac 12 and Big Ten were able to get for their schools in recent negotiations, with football success being a top indicator of financial worth to TV networks. Read the original here: New ACC TV deal adds Friday night football - Chicago...

Good luck to the next Big East commish – ESPN (blog)

May 9th, 2012 0 Comments

Good luck to the next Big East commish – ESPN (blog) Boston.com Good luck to the next Big East commish ESPN (blog) Bailey painted a utopian picture of the league in a conference call with the media Wednesday, insisting Boise State and San Diego State are still committed to joining the league in football in 2013. Though he won't be involved during negotiations for a ... Big East commissioner expects Boise State, San Diego State to stay USA TODAY Big East interim commissioner on Boise State,...

Football players made up 36 percent of enrollments for suspect classes in UNC … – Washington Post

May 9th, 2012 0 Comments

Football players made up 36 percent of enrollments for suspect classes in UNC … – Washington Post Charlotte Observer Football players made up 36 percent of enrollments for suspect classes in UNC ... Washington Post CHAPEL HILL, NC — Football players at North Carolina made up more than a third of enrollments in suspect classes within a department the school investigated for academic fraud. The school said Tuesday football players represented 246 of 686 ... More: Football players made up 36 percent of enrollments for suspect classes...

Byrne leaving position as A&M athletic director – Chicago Tribune

May 8th, 2012 0 Comments

Byrne leaving position as A&M athletic director – Chicago Tribune FOXSports.com Byrne leaving position as A&M athletic director Chicago Tribune COLLEGE STATION — Nearly 10 years ago, Texas A&M rolled out the red carpet -- literally -- for football coach Dennis Franchione and athletic director Bill Byrne, both brand-new to their respective gigs, when they stepped off a plane together at ... Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne to announce retirement CBSSports.com (blog) Bill Byrne will be tough act to...

UNC football, basketball players 39 percent of suspect classes – Chicago Tribune

May 8th, 2012 0 Comments

UNC football, basketball players 39 percent of suspect classes – Chicago Tribune

Chapelboro.com UNC football , basketball players 39 percent of suspect classes Chicago Tribune Football and basketball players accounted for nearly four out of every 10 students enrolled in 54 classes at the heart of an academic fraud investigation at UNC-Chapel Hill, according to figures released Monday. The classes were all within UNC's ... Probe of classes doesn't concern Williams ESPN (blog) all 14 news articles

Splitting headaches for Big East – Boston.com

May 8th, 2012 0 Comments

Splitting headaches for Big East – Boston.com New York Daily News Splitting headaches for Big East Boston.com His departure, however, could signal more big changes in college sports with the possibility the Big East basketball schools could break away from the football schools to form their own league. Marinatto, who was on the job for less than three years, ... Marinatto easy to target for Big East woes, but he's hardly alone CBSSports.com In wake of Marinatto resignation, what's...