1984 Gamecocks still believe in the 'magic' Nov 22, 2009
The 1987 squad, perhaps the most talented in school history with Sterling Sharpe, Todd Ellis and Harold Green, had only road losses at Georgia, Nebraska and Miami on the way to an 8-4 season that culminated with a loss against Louisiana State in the Gator Bowl. The program was rocked in the fall of 1988 by a Sports Illustrated article that outlined steroid abuse by lineman Tommy Chaikin. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CVHS Academic Team wins 3rd at regionals (26) Nov 22, 2009
Even though senior Molly Medlin is the only returning starter, the team has performed well in the Frontier Conference beating such teams as Pryor, Cascia Hall, Glenpool, Victory Christian, Chouteau and Miami. On Nov. 7, the Trojans traveled to Kremlin-Hillsdale where 20 of the top teams in the western portion of the state met to prepare for Regional playoffs. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Nominees for U.S. Army POY Award announced Nov 21, 2009
Past U.S. Army Player of the Year winners include: 2001-Kevin Jones (Chicago Bears); 2002-Lorenzo Booker (Miami Dolphins); 2003-Chris Leak (Montreal Alouettes); 2004-Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings); 2005-Ryan Perrilloux (Jacksonville State); 2006-Mitch Mustain (USC); 2007-Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame), 2008-Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State), and 2009-Bryce Brown (Tennessee). The U.S. Army All-American Bowl, celebrating its 10th anniversary, is the nation's premier high school football game, serving... (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Huguenin's Weekend Primer Nov 21, 2009
(5-5) at (7-3), noon, ESPNU THE BUZZ: Duke senior QB - a Miami native - has a chance to finish as the second-leading passer in ACC history. Miami is playing for bowl positioning ... THE LINE: Miami by 19. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Techs expert AD sends Paul Johnson yet another love note Nov 21, 2009
Weren t folks just questioning PJ and the Yellow Jackets after the loss to Miami (which was really the second straight bad performance for this team) ... Miami would route Ole Miss/Arkansas (whoever you want to say is No. 4). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Falcons are heavy underdogs without Turner Nov 21, 2009
I kinda compare it to a game in 2005 against Miami. Vick had received alot of grief the weeks prior for his lack of production and came away with a solid showing/win against the Dolphins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Playoff Drive in the Meadowlands? Nov 21, 2009
A particularly frustrating aspect was to watch the a team the Falcons beat early in the season, Miami Dolphins, go into Charlotte minus their best player and take care of business against a team in Carolina that was supposed to be on the brink of a really hot streak ... The Falcons have been anything but consistent this year after smoking out of the gate to a 3-1 start only losing to the Patriots and beating Miami, Carolina, and Chicago in that span. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Preview: Duke (5-5) v. Miami (9-3) Nov 21, 2009
Previewing the Blue Devils and Hurricanes who kick off on Saturday in Miami. Duke will be looking to pull off the upset and keep their post season hopes alive while Miami will be looking to wrap up a 5-3 ACC season ... Program Vitals Conference: ACC Nickname: Hurricanes Colors: Orange, Green, and White Head Coach: Randy Shannon (3rd Season) Career Record at Miami: 19-16. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Game Scout: Bills/Jaguars Nov 21, 2009
Miami starter was chosen one pick after Brohm by the Dolphins. Green Bay chose to go with just two quarterbacks on its active roster this year, which is why he wound up on the practice squad. (BillsReport.com)
GoldenSports.Net College Football Poll Nov 21, 2009
Rank Team Record Next Opponent Last Week Previous 1 Florida 9-0 November 14th at South Carolina W 1 2 Texas 9-0 November 14th at Baylor W 2 3 Alabama 9-0 November 14th at Mississippi State W 3 4 Boise State 9-0 November 14th Idaho W 4 5 TCU 9-0 November 14th #10 Utah W 5 6 Cincinnati 9-0 November 13th #23 West Virginia W 7 7 Georgia Tech 9-1 November 14th at Duke W 11 8 Houston 8-1 November 14th at Central Florida W 12 9 Pittsburgh 8-1 November 14th at Notre Dame W 13 10 Utah 8-1 November 14th... (CollegeInsiders.com)
Bet The Farm: Back from Timeout Nov 21, 2009
5 means less -5 vs. Miami -19 vs. Duke +27. 5 at Texas Just have a feeling. (TheBootleg.com)
Online Payday Loans Lending practices spark nationwide concerns Nov 21, 2009
During an investigation into complaints against two online payday loan companies, Miami Nations Enterprises Inc. and SFS Inc. filed a joint motion to dismiss. The motion said those corporations, doing business as Cash Advance and Preferred Cash, were incorporated by the Indian tribes Miami Nation of Oklahoma and Santee Sioux Nation, respectively. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Up-And-ComingTexas LBs in '11 Nov 21, 2009
College Football Recruiting - ESPN. As recruiting for the Class of '11 heats up, Scouts Inc. takes a look at the country's top juniors. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Well ReceivedFlorida junior WRs Nov 21, 2009
Under Armour's mission is "To Make All Athletes Better." From Miami to San Francisco, Under Armour football combine participants found out how they measured up and improved their skills at NFL facilities. NIKE FOOTBALL. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Gerry Hamilton » Nov 21, 2009
The downhill, striking linebacker has received 12 offers to date from the likes of Kansas, Texas A&M, LSU, Miami, Arkansas, Tennessee, Baylor, Texas Tech, Minnesota, Notre Dame, UCLA and the University of Houston ... "Rutgers, Duke, Miami and actually North Carolina just offered me this week," McEvoy said. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Hawks finish strong Nov 21, 2009
Raptors 120, Heat 113 - Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and host Toronto beat Miami to snap a three-game losing streak. Dwyane Wade scored 30 points for the Heat, who have dropped three in a row. (Boston Globe)
KU's Mangino worth watching Nov 21, 2009
No. 21 Miami vs. Duke, Noon. No. 23 Utah vs. San Diego State, 4 p.m.. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Burned Florida teen gets skin graft Nov 21, 2009
Michael Brewer, who suffered burns over 65 percent of his body, will have his own skin transplanted onto the burned areas of his back and buttocks, said Lorraine Nelson, a spokeswoman at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital Burn Center ... --Lorraine Nelson, University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Burn Center spokeswoman RELATED TOPICS. (CNN)
Miami's Shenise Johnson Named to Naismith Trophy Watch List Nov 20, 2009
CORAL GABLES The University of Miami s has been named a pre-season candidate for the 2010 Naismith Trophy presented by AT&T, as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club ... Johnson is the first Miami player since in 2004 to be named to the prestigious list. (Hurricanesports.com)
No comments posted. Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Big Al's Picks: Too many teams to fill bowl slots. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
* NBA : Miami not hot enough to down high-flying Hawks Nov 20, 2009
NBA : Miami not hot enough to down high-flying Hawks ... The Atlanta Hawks reclaimed a share of the lead in the NBA standings with a 105-90 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Third-string QB Weeden leads No. 12 Cowboys to win Nov 20, 2009
With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami. The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota. (Yahoo News)
Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident Nov 20, 2009
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game. A team official said somebody "bumped into" Smith's car Thursday, but said Smith was able to continue to drive to the stadium and is fine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Haslem sits out against Hawks with sore shoulder Nov 20, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) -- Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem is sitting out against the Atlanta Hawks because of an ailing left shoulder. Haslem said before Wednesday night's game that his shoulder began hurting about a week ago after a stint in the weight room. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Barnes chooses Tar Heels Nov 20, 2009
The Tar Heels (7-3) secured a bowl spot with Saturday's 33-24 win over Miami, giving them consecutive bowl appearances for the first time since 1997 and 1998. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Can Georgia handle a little praise? Nov 20, 2009
Florida can t help it that FSU is in the tank and Miami won t schedule. Last year the Gators played Miami, Hawaii, and FSU. South Florida hits the schedule next season ask FSU how soft the Bulls are ... Miami Vice, you re nuts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Big Al's Picks: Too many teams to fill bowl slots Nov 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009. Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 1:09 PM EST Once again it appears there will be a few eligible teams that won't be invited to a college football bowl this season. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Boise State Now One Of Elite Group Of Eight Nov 20, 2009
Nor has Tennessee, Florida or Miami of Florida just to mention a few ... Air Force 90s (3), Alabama 60s (4), 70s (8), 80s (3), 90s (5), 00s (4), Arizona State 70s (5), Arkansas 70s (3), 80s (3), Auburn 80s (4), 00s (2), Boise State 00s (8), Boston College 00s (2), BYU 80s (6), 00s (4), Carlisle 1900s (5), Clemson 80s (4), Florida 90s (7), 00s (5), Florida State 80s (4), 90's (10), Fresno State 00s (1), Georgia 80s (4), 00s (6),... (BroncoCountry.com)
Category rankings: Defensive tackles Nov 20, 2009
CONSIDERING: List includes Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami Penn State and Michigan ... COMMITTED TO: Miami PARTICULARS: 6-2/320 BUZZ: He had 50 tackles and 10 sacks last season ... COMMITTED TO: Miami PARTICULARS: 6-2/320 BUZZ: This wide monster really excelled at the Gridiron Kings in Orlando, Fla. (Oklahoma Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Forecast Nov 20, 2009
No. 25 North Carolina at Boston College, noonThe surging Tar Heels have picked the right time to play their best football with wins against Virginia Tech and Miami (Fla. in the last three weeks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fan FocusedTeam site links Nov 20, 2009
Miami Northwestern WR Michaelee Harris is getting a lot of attention from Miami. Five-star cornerback Lamarcus Joyner will spend the weekend at Florida State. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Category rankings: Linebackers Nov 20, 2009
CONSIDERING: List includes Arizona, Cal, Miami, Notre Dame, Tennessee, UCLA, USC and Washington. PARTICULARS: 6-2/225 BUZZ: He proved to be a terror off the edge and showed an insatiable motor at the Los Angeles Nike Camp and the NUC West Ultimate100. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
SPORTS CALENDAR Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. Fan Shop: Get your here. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
ACC: Ref missed call on fumble Nov 19, 2009
Duke coach David Cutcliffe has recruited football players from Miami, Fla. since 1982 and has consistently marveled at the many gifted athletes and informed coaches in the area - from pee wee to high school. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Harris Poll Voters Nov 19, 2009
Miami coach 1971-72, Kentucky coach 1973-81 ... Radio host, AM560 in Miami, former Michigan player 1967-69, All-American. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sports on TV this week Nov 19, 2009
ESPN2 N.C. State at Virginia Tech, Virginia at Clemson, North Carolina at Boston College, Duke at Miami, or Minnesota at Iowa. VERSUS Harvard at Yale. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wizards trip up Cavaliers Nov 19, 2009
Hawks 105, Heat 90: Joe Johnson made it two consecutive 30-point games as Atlanta won its sixth in the row, beating visiting Miami. Magic 108, Thunder 94: Rashard Lewis fell one assist shy of his first triple-double, finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds in host Orlando's victory against Oklahoma City. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hawks (10-2) keep soaring Nov 19, 2009
Gregory Smith / APHawks forward Josh Smith, right,drives to thebasket againstHeat forward Michael Beasley during the first quarter of Miami's 105-90 victory on Wednesday ... The Miami Heat got a sampling of that 1-2 punch Wednesday night ... Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating Miami 105-90 to reclaim a share of the NBAs best record with Phoenix. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" It is a mystery why the Department of Justice has not learned the lesson that terrorists are best tracked down through good police work brought to bear on specific illegal acts, rather than by vast fishing expeditions. After Sept. 11, the DOJ called thousands of Muslim men in the United States for what it termed Not a single terrorist was identified in this manner, though a handful of the interviewees ended up being deported for minor visa offenses. Once it became clear that the interviews... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Boise State Destroys 7-3 Idaho 63-25 Nov 19, 2009
They have each gone over 100 yards against Miami of Ohio, Louisiana Tech and now Idaho. continued his late-season surge with another interception for a touchdown--this one 71 yards that put Boise State up 49-17. (BroncoCountry.com)
UPSIDE POTENTIAL: Key players flying under the radar Nov 19, 2009
" With 0.8 threes, 0.8 blocks (great from the SG spot!) and a category-swaying 1.7 steals per game, he's nearly achieving the infamous milestone. Add in 5.4 rpg and Thabo makes for an excellent Big Ball Strategy guard. Jason Williams, PG, Orlando Guess who's back? Back again. Shady's back. Tell a friend. At first it was more of a novelty than anything that the man many rationally insensitive fans called White Chocolate was back in the NBA. Oh, you didn't even notice? Which, that he was back or... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Irish Athletes Again Set Pace in 2009 NCAA Graduation Success Rate Survey Nov 19, 2009
Score Institution 96 Notre Dame, Duke 93 U.S. Naval Academy 92 Northwestern 91 Boston College, Vanderbilt 89 Stanford 87 U.S. Air Force Academy 86 U.S. Military Academy 85 Miami (Ohio), Penn State 84 Rice, Southern Mississippi 83 Troy 82 Connecticut 81 Rutgers, Wake Forest 80 North Carolina ... Score Institution 100 Boise State, Boston College, Bowling Green, BYU, Clemson, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Kent State, Miami (Fla ... Miami (Ohio), Nebraska, North Carolina, Northwestern, Notre... (Und.com)
Hawks tied for league's best record Nov 19, 2009
ATLANTA - Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and Atlanta won its sixth in a row, beating Miami to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record. Johnson scored 30 points on the heels of a 35-point effort against Portland on Monday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Old rivalries always have meaning Nov 19, 2009
Duke (plus 19 1/2) at No. 21 Miami. Blue Devils' pass defense is last in ACC. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
BYU's Jorgensen, UNM's Rainey and TCU's Hughes on Hendricks Award Final Mid-Season Watch List Nov 19, 2009
As a defensive end at the University of Miami, Ted used his agility, height and reach to block passes and kicks, force interceptions and pressure quarterbacks and running backs. He roamed the front line, read plays and blitzed on impulse, completely transforming the way the defensive end position was played. (Themwc.com)
Thursday's Time Schedule Nov 19, 2009
(AP) Miami at Carolina, 8:20 p.m.. COLLEGE FOOTBALL. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Lewis barely misses triple-double as Magic pound Thunder Nov 19, 2009
"I thought we came with a lot of energy right from the get-go and sustained it pretty darn well for three quarters. We had a brief low really early in the third but we played three quarters with very, very good energy at both ends of the court so really happy with that. I thought Vince (Carter) really went on the attack tonight and was very aggressive offensively." James Harden ended with a game-best 24 points for the Thunder, who were unable to keep the momentum going after gaining an... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Blazers' Outlaw has foot surgery Nov 19, 2009
Atlanta's leading scorer will try to do it again Wednesday, when the Southeast Division-rival Miami Heat pay a visit to Philips Arena ... Kevin Durant burned Miami with 32 points, while Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds ... Jermaine O'Neal ended with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Daequan Cook chipped in 17 points off the bench for Miami, which fell to 7-3 on the season and sits third in the Southeast standings behind Atlanta and Orlando. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Is Thomas UT's next Thorpe winner? Nov 19, 2009
Last week: Harris had one tackle in Miami's 33-24 loss to North Carolina. Signature moment: Harris had four tackles, a forced fumble and a sack in a 21-20 win over Oklahoma. (Texas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Junior MintBlakely impresses Nov 18, 2009
College Football Recruiting - ESPN. Mike Blakely does it all for Manatee High School (Bradenton, Fla. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
For ShawShaw to Florida Nov 18, 2009
College Football Recruiting - ESPN. Florida snatched up another top recruit Tuesday, as Under Armour All-American Joshua Shaw, the No. 3 cornerback in the ESPNU 150, committed to Urban Meyer. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Sports Calendar Nov 18, 2009
Buffalo at Miami, Ohio ESPNU ... Miami at Carolina NFL Net (1050). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
No. 20 Miami Hosts Duke On Senior Day In Home Finale Nov 18, 2009
- No. 20 (BCS) Miami returns home to face ACC Coastal Divisional foe Duke in the regular season home finale Saturday at Land Shark Stadium ... Miami fell at North Carolina last Saturday, 33-24, in Chapel Hill ... The Hurricanes racked up 435 yards against the nation's fifth ranked defense, outgaining UNC, 435-329, which was the sixth time this season Miami has gone over 400 yards in a game and third time in the last four games. (Hurricanesports.com)
Magic's Nelson to Have Surgery on Left Knee Nov 18, 2009
Williams, who helped the Miami Heat win the championship in 2005-06 as a starter, is averaging 5. 4 points and four assists in 18. (ABC 7 News, DC)
GAME REPORT: Thunder 100, Heat 87 Nov 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Oklahoma City Thunder - Miami Heat Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Miami87,Oklahoma City100 ... Jermaine O`Neal - Miami. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kevin Durant, Thunder roll past Heat, 100-87 Nov 18, 2009
Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around the Miami Heat's Quentin Richardson during first half of their teams' game in Miami Tuesday ... MIAMI (AP) With plenty of good seats still available around the end of the first quarter, the gave some upper-deck fans a rare chance to move into the lower level ... had 22 points on 6 of 19 shooting and scored 14 of his 17 in the fourth quarter for Miami. (USA Today -- Sports)
Heat-Hawks preview Nov 18, 2009
Before Tuesday, Miami guard Dwyane Wade had scored 20 or more points in his past 22 games, dating to last season, a team record. Wade and forward Udonis Haslem are the first pair of Heat teammates to play seven seasons together. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dolphins' unusual scheme has Panthers concerned Nov 18, 2009
CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers might not have as much of a Wildcat problem, but they still have a run defense problem heading into Thursday's game with Miami. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano announced Tuesday that running back Ronnie Brown the key to their old-school running scheme won't play this week against the Panthers because of a foot injury suffered last week. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Cavaliers handle Warriors Nov 18, 2009
Thunder 100, Heat 87: At Miami, Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook had 24 and Oklahoma City added to its surprising start by beating the Heat. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bryant (40) gets Lakers back on track Nov 18, 2009
Thunder 100, Heat 87 - Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook added 24, and Oklahoma City added to its surprising start by beating host Miami. An early 20-1 run put the Thunder in control, and a 14-2 burst in the third quarter helped seal it for Oklahoma City. (Boston Globe)
Hickson powers Cavs Nov 18, 2009
Thunder 100, Heat 87: Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Russell Westbrook added 24 and visiting Oklahoma City added to its surprising start by beating Miami. Dwyane Wade scored 22 points on 6 of 19 shooting and Daequan Cook scored 14 of his 17 in the fourth quarter for Miami. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Leonard Pitts Jr.; When life and death are the issue, logic is at risk Nov 18, 2009
Leonard Pitts is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla. 33132. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Georgia Tech-Clemson rematch could be a classic Nov 17, 2009
The ACC media always talks about FSU, Miami and VA Tech yet it is Georgia Tech that is bringing the conference national attention ... TCU will handle Tech even if they make it to Miami again ... The reservations are already booked for Tampa, Miami and any points in between. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ranking them all Nov 17, 2009
(5-5) BUZZ: The Blue Devils still can become bowl eligible by beating Miami and Wake Forest ... NEXT: Saturday, at Miami ... NEXT: Wednesday, at Miami University. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pro-Cuba Embargo Money Flows to Lawmakers Nov 17, 2009
MIAMI -- Supporters of tough U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government have given more than $10 million to congressional campaigns over the last seven years, according to a study released late Sunday night by a group supporting campaign finance reform. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Public Campaign said the study shows how large sums of money from a small group can influence lawmakers. (Newsmax)
