“The NCAA said 201 athletes in 16 sports obtained ‘impermissible benefits’ by using their scholarships to obtain free textbooks for other students. Alabama identified 22 athletes, including seven football players, as ‘intentional wrongdoers’ who knew they were receiving improper benefits. As a result, the NCAA ruled the football team must vacate any wins in which any of those seven players took part during 2005-07. Alabama did not immediately say how many victories would be affected, although ESPN reported it would be 21.” Link
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“As first reported on the air on NewsCenter 16 at 6 and on the Irish Eyes website, Charlie Weis will return for the 2009 season. A source close to the football program tells Newscenter 16 that the decision was made and Weis was informed to continue recruiting and to tell his coaching staff to maintain the status quo.” [Link]
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“Bowden and the school split Monday in the middle of his 10th season, which started with the Tigers ranked No. 9 and picked to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. But an opening 34-10 rout by Alabama and recent losses to Maryland and Wake Forest raised calls again for Bowden’s ouster despite a recent contract extension.” [Link]
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“After the football team dumped the school logo from the buttocks of their new pants, the university in Moscow got complaints that new two-piece cheerleader uniforms were too skimpy. ‘A number of fans were concerned that the uniforms were inappropriate,’ said Bruce Pitman, dean of students. ‘To be fair, there were a number of fans who liked them.’” [Link]
