Archive for August, 2008

Federer breezes, Djokovic struggles through at US Open (AFP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

NEW YORK (AFP) - Four-time defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the fourth round of the US Open while Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic was pressed to send off a stubborn teen challenger.

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Colorado rolls past Colorado St. 38-17 (AP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Colorado State head coach Steve Fairchild reacts after his team gives up a touchdown to Colorado in the third quarter of a college football game against Colorado in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008. The game was the first for Fairchild since taking over the head coaching position at Colorado State.

The University of Colorado student section was chanting Darrell Scott’s name. They might as well have been crying uncle. Buffaloes fans had waited six months to see what all the fuss was about over Scott, the highly-touted freshman tailback who was considered by several scouting services as the best back in the nation last year.

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Buffs win Rocky Mountain Showdown, 38-17

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

DENVER, Colo. - Josh Smith bounced back from a rocky start with a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and Colorado beat Colorado State 38-17 on Sunday night in what might have been their last game at Invesco Field. Many fans surely tuned in expecting to see Smith’s nephew, Darrell Scott, the Buffaloes’ highly-touted freshman tailback who was considered by several scouting services as the best back in the nation last year

Original post by Associated Press

Matthews quits as AFL great (Sportal)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Leigh Matthews says the reason behind his shock decision to quit as Brisbane coach despite a year remaining on his contract was simple - he didn’t want to stay on a year too long…

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Three-star DE sets two visits

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Austin (Tex.) LBJ defensive end Kerry Hyder has long been high on a pair of Big 12 schools. So now that he has two official visits set for September, will it be Iowa State and Texas Tech that actually get those first visits

Original post by Paul Clark

Texas suspends DT Houston after arrest (AP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Texas defensive tackle Lamarr Houston was suspended for Saturday’s game at Texas El-Paso after his arrest on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge a few hours after the Longhorns beat Florida Atlantic 52-10. “We’ve talked with Lamarr and his family and decided that he will not be making the trip to El Paso to play in this week’s game,” coach Mack Brown said Sunday night in a statement.

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Texas suspends DT Houston after arrest (AP)

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Texas defensive tackle Lamarr Houston was suspended for Saturday’s game at Texas El-Paso after his arrest on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge a few hours after the Longhorns beat Florida Atlantic 52-10. “We’ve talked with Lamarr and his family and decided that he will not be making the trip to El Paso to play in this week’s game,” coach Mack Brown said Sunday night in a statement.

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PI Gameplan Revisited: ECU 27 - VT 22

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

GREENVILLE, N.C. - ECU found a way to come back on Saturday to take a 27-22 win over Virginia Tech in Bank of America Stadium. See how well the gameplan worked out as we review our keys to victory to see how the Pirates fared in Charlotte

Original post by Mark Lindsay

Colorado 38, Colorado State 17 - Box Score

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

Here is the CU-CSU game by the numbers

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Grading the Tide: UA 34, Clemson 10

Sunday, August 31st, 2008

In the first BamaOnLine.com post-game report card of the season, Alabama graded Summa Cum Laude for its 34-10 win over Clemson in the Georgia Dome. Click here for BOL’s position grades

Original post by Shane Youngblood