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LED Gym Floor Changes to Any Court You Want Except Badminton Because Grow a Pair
While there’s something to be said for the iconic squeak of sneakers on an old, varnished wood gym floor, we might be willing to pass on tradition if we had a high-tech floor like this one. It looks like something out of Tron, and we're into it.
Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te’o’s Dying Girlfriend Was a Hoax
In early September, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman Trophy candidate Manti Te’o—just days after learning of the death of his girlfriend—led the Fighting Irish to an emotional upset of then-#10 Michigan State. However, in one of the most bizarre twists we’ve seen in college football, it now appears that the whole story about a dying girlfriend was a hoax.
Everything You Need to Know for the BCS National Championship
Led by the toughest defenses anywhere, two of the most storied programs in college football history face off with the national championship on the line.
Fiesta Bowl 2013: Oregon vs. Kansas State — Everything You Need to Know
It will be a contrast in styles as Oregon’s high-octane offense takes on Heisman finalist Collin Klein and the Wildcats.
Sugar Bowl: Louisville vs. Florida — Everything You Need to Know
Star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater leads Louisville into its second-ever BCS bowl game. But he'll be tested by the Florida Gators and one of the nation's toughest defenses.
Surprising Blowouts, Late Game Drama Highlight Second Week of Bowl Season
It was another exciting week in college football, with four of this last week’s bowl games being decided in the final minute or overtime. Here are all the highlights from the last week in college football.
This Week’s College Football Bowl Games: What to Watch For
As we come down the homestretch of this college football season, there are lots of great games on tap in the next week. Many of the nation’s top players—including Heisman-winner Johnny Manziel—will be on display for the last time this year.
We will have separate previews of all the BCS games posted soon, but in the meantime, here are the highlights of all the other remaining college bowl games.
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Dude Gets Disability Benefits for His Addiction to Heavy Metal
A Swedish man was recently awarded unemployment benefits after getting his addiction to heavy metal music classified as a disability.
Fourth Quarter Drama Highlights First Week of College Bowl Games
The first week of bowl games is in the books and, while we all know these games are just appetizers for the big games to come, the BCS games will be hard-pressed to match some of the excitement we’ve already seen. Three of the four games this week were decided in the fourth quarter and featured a lot of stellar individual efforts.
Here are all the highlights from the first games of the 2012 bowl s
This Week’s College Football Bowl Games — What to Watch For
What says "happy holidays" more than ignoring your family so you can bask in the warm glow of a football game between two teams you don't know anything about and haven't seen play since, well, last bowl season? Here all the highlights from this week's slate of college football bowl games.
Vodka Saves Circus Elephants From Deadly Russian Winter
We always knew that booze had healing powers. According to Russian circus trainers, though, that magical property also extends to elephants.
This Week’s College Football Bowl Games: What to Watch For
The first week of the bowl season is a great time for strange-sounding games named after local companies you’ve probably never heard of. For college football junkies, though, it’s a great time to see some exciting players who may not be household names, but may soon be. For example, the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday afternoon features the nation’s top two leading rushers, both of whom will be back n
California Millionaire Uses Billboard to Ask Santa for Latina Girlfriend
You’d think if you were a millionaire living in southern California, you wouldn’t have to resort to buying up billboard space in an attempt to get a girlfriend. Apparently, you’d be wrong.
Johnny Manziel Becomes First Freshman to Win Heisman Trophy
After a record-breaking first season, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made history again Saturday night, becoming the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy.
Manti Te’o Big Winner at College Football Awards Show
While all eyes in the college football world will be on Saturday night’s presentation of the Heisman Trophy, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o holds a big lead in postseason hardware after taking home three trophies—including two national player of the year awards—during last night's college football awards show. He has now won six major awards since the end of the regular season.
Chizik, Tedford, Dooley and All the Other College Football Coaches Who Got Fired
While many coaches are gearing up for bowl season, it's that time of year when many other underperforming college college coaches get their walking papers. This year, some big names--including the winningest coach in Cal history and a guy who won a national title less than two years ago--headline the list of coaches who have been fired.