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NCAA First Round: (8) BYU vs. (9) Texas A&M
West Region: No. 8 BYU (25-7) vs. No. 9 Texas A&M (23-9) When: Thursday, 12:30 p.m., EDT Where: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BRIGHAM YOUNG COUGARS 1) Still a Cougar BYU Head Coach Dave Rose played his college ball at Houston as a co-captain of the 1983 Phi Slama Jama team (front row...

Big Night For The Kid From Humble, Texas (With Update)
Who is Mike Singletary, and why are Texas A&M fans cursing his name this morning? High NCAA Tournament seed not yours, Aggie fans....

Britney Jordan: Great With The Rock... And Working The Pole
There are plenty of stories about athletes who came from humble beginnings, who stare down adversity, cliche, etc. Here's another one: Meet Britney Jordan, one of the NCAA's leading scorers and former Philadelphia exotic dancer....

This Just In: Notre Dame Still On Bubble Despite Several Losses
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Pat Knight Gets Some Quiet Time In The Naughty Corner
Pat Knight gets his first suspension as a head coach. Bobby says that is the proudest day in a father's life. [Associated Press]...

Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree Has Stress Fracture In Foot, Will Be Out 6-10 Weeks, Is Still Better Than All Chicago Bears WRs Combined
A medical exam at the NFL combine reveals a stress fracture in the foot of Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree. He will miss 6-10 weeks. He's still the best WR in the draft. [NFL.com]...

Mike Leach, Texas Tech Finally Renew Their Vows
There were some dicey moments there when we all thought we were looking at the new head coach of Abilene Christian (or, you know, somewhere). But Mike Leach and Texas Tech have come to terms....

Mike Leach May Have Strong-Arm Negotiated Himself Right Out Of A Job
The popular Texas Tech coach didn't sign a contract extension that would pay him $12.7 million and now the university may consider moving on without him. [Dallas Morning News]...

Andruw Jones May Be A Bit Confused
Andruw Jones turns down a minor-league deal with the Yankees, then signs a minor-league deal with the Rangers. Someone please explain to him how "negotiating" works.... [Lewp]...

Pat Knight Carrying On The Family Business
It must be tough being a basketball coach when your dad is in the Hall Of Fame. How are you supposed to live up to his legendary reputation for insane tirades?...

Michael Crabtree Decides He'd Like To Take The Chance He Won't Be Drafted By The Lions
Oh, if only Matt Millen were still the GM of the Detroit Lions, we'd know exactly where the Texas Tech wideout was headed next season. They can't pick him now can they? [AP]...

Texas And Oklahoma To Settle Their Differences Through Sport
Yes, the Longhorns and Sooners can argue for eternity about who won the Big 12 South this fall, or they can use the entirely different athletic pursuit of basketball to sort it all out....

Carmelo Anthony's Curious Love Of The Longhorns
It was a subtle bit of color hidden in an otherwise dry recap of the Denver Nuggets evening, but the opening lead from this AP story has left at least one tipster scratching his head....

Texas Waits For Final Minute To Eat Ohio State's Soul
So I guess anyone who thought the Fiesta Bowl was a giant made-to-order bowl of Buckeye Soup (ahem) had another thing coming. Hey, when you're right 52% of the time ......

Hey, $%&*@!? Hands Off The Sweater Vest, Mack
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Colt McCoy: Got Milk?
Notice: No photos of Colt McCoy chugging Jack Daniels will be posted here in the foreseeable future. [Los Angeles Times]...

It's Time For Ohio State's Annual Butt Whupping
Gee, it seems like it was just twelve months ago that tOSU was getting their Buckeyes kicked in by an angry SEC team in their bowl game. Oh wait, that was two years ago....

Harrell Sets NCAA TD Record, But Ole Miss Leads Cotton Bowl
If you bet the under in the Cotton Bowl, our condolences. Ole Miss just hit a field goal to take a 24-21 lead into halftime....

How Texas And Oklahoma Fight For Football Recruits
Everyone knows recruiting for big time college football programs is a shady business, but it's instructive to occasionally be reminded what schools and players go through on the road to a letter of intent....

Fare Thee Well, Texas Stadium
If you're the type of individual with feelings for structures in which sporting events take place, then today has been a rather emotionally draining day....