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CFB: Quarterback Battles

Feb 9th, 2010

Whether the starters have graduated, transferred or were just ineffective, Steven Lassan identifies schools that have a quarterback battle on their hands entering spring practice.

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Leach-less Red Raiders win Alamo Bowl

Jan 2nd, 2010

Steven Sheffield came off the bench and sparked a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, as his touchdown pass to Detron Lewis proved to be the difference in Texas Tech's 41-31 victory over Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl.

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Alamo Bowl: Michigan State vs. Texas Tech

Jan 2nd, 2010

A game that looked like the biggest mismatch of bowl season just got a heck of a lot more interesting with the firing of Mike Leach. Which of these teams can overcome adversity and prevail?

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Texas Tech fires coach Mike Leach

Dec 30th, 2009

Texas Tech has reportedly fired embattled head football coach Mike Leach in the wake of allegations regarding treatment of a player's injury.

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Texas Tech suspends Leach indefinitely

Dec 28th, 2009

Texas Tech suspended head football coach Mike Leach after a student-athlete and his parents filed a complaint about Leach's treatment of the athlete following an injury.

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CFB: Ranking All 34 Bowl Games

Dec 18th, 2009

With a whopping 34 bowl games on this year’s slate, more than half of the Football Bowl Subdivision teams find themselves involved in a postseason matchup. Athlon’s Steven Lassan sorts through the schedule and ranks them all, from least to most intriguing.

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CFB: Week 14 Big 12 Notebook

Dec 9th, 2009

Texas needed every second of the Big 12 Championship Game to earn its spot in the BCS Championship. We wrap up the Big 12 season with players of the year, another coach firing and previews of league-affiliated bowls.

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CFB: Week 13 Big 12 Notebook

Dec 2nd, 2009

The Longhorns are one win against Nebraska from a spot in the BCS Championship Game. We break down that matchup and look at all things Big 12 in this week's notebook.

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CFB: Week 13 National Notebook

Nov 30th, 2009

Mitch Light's national notebook takes a broad look around the nation with teams of the week, under the radar wins and other college football notes.

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CFB: Week 12 Big 12 Notebook

Nov 25th, 2009

In the span of a few weeks, fond memories of recent football seasons have been erased by tales of player unrest and an internal investigation into charges that coach Mark Mangino mistreated players. Where will it all end?

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CFB: Week 11 Big 12 Notebook

Nov 18th, 2009

Oklahoma State is still hanging onto BCS bowl hopes but a vicious hit to quarterback Zac Robinson last week could put those in jeopardy. This week's Big 12 notebook looks at that, Bob Stoops' connection to the potential Notre Dame job opening and more.

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CFB: Week 10 Big 12 Notebook

Nov 11th, 2009

Though there were plenty of questions and skeptics regarding Kansas State's decision to bring back Bill Snyder as football coach, the Manhattan Miracleworker is at it again.

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Week 10 in Review

Nov 9th, 2009

Athlon takes a look at the five most important things to take away from Week 10, key injuries and what key games are on the schedule for Week 11.

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CFB: Week 9 Big 12 Notebook

Nov 4th, 2009

Texas removed all remaining fizz from the Big 12's South Division race Saturday against Oklahoma State. For Big 12 drama, focus shifts to the North, where a muddled mess at least offers some intrigue.

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CFB: Week 8 Big 12 Notebook

Oct 28th, 2009

There won’t be any Fletcher’s corny dogs or deep fried Snickers or Tilt-a-Whirls to spice up the day, yet the stakes are every bit as high for two Red River rivals this weekend.

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CFB: Week 8 National Notebook

Oct 26th, 2009

Mitch Light's national notebook takes a broad look around the nation with teams of the week, under the radar wins and other college football notes.

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Week 8 in Review

Oct 26th, 2009

Athlon takes a look at the five most important things to take away from Week 8, key injuries and what key games are on the schedule for Week 9.

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CFB: Five Burning Questions Week 8

Oct 22nd, 2009

Athlon's editors debate five burning questions surrounding college football, including which undefeated team will lose first and their first-half coach and player of the year.

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News From Around the Web

Football Mailbag: Will Tech be motivated?

Dec 18th, 2008 (texastech.rivals.com) $article->rating stars

In this installment of the mailbag, we look at whether or not the Red Raiders will be motivated to play in the Cotton Bo...

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