At Nashville, Tennessee:
Jordan Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and ran for another on Monday as the Vanderbilt Commodores (9-4) completed their first nine-win campaign in 97 years with a 38-24 win over the North Carolina State Wolfpack (7-6) in the Music City Bowl.
The Commodores finished the season with a seven-game winning streak, their longest such run since 1948, when they won eight in a row.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
NIners Lock Up NFC West Title; Grab #2 Seed, Gain Bye, Will Host Divisional Playoff January 12
At San Francisco:
Colin Kaepernick threw for 276 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both to Michael Crabtree (who caught eight passes for 172 yards) as the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West Division crown on Sunday with a 27-13 home win over the Arizona Cardinals. Coupled with Minnesota's playoff-berth-clinching 37-34 last-second home win over Green Bay, the Niners locked up the NFC's second playoff seed and will have a first-round bye before hosting a divisional playoff on January 12.
Here's the upcoming NFL playoff schedule (all times Pacific):
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Next Saturday:
Cincinnati @ Houston, 1:30 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday:
Indianapolis @ Baltimore, 10:00 AM (CBS)
Saturday, January 12:
Baltimore, Indianapolis, or Cincinnati @Denver, 1:30 PM (CBS)
Sunday, January 13:
Houston, Baltimore, or Indianapolis @ New England, 1:30 PM (CBS)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Next Saturday:
Minnesota @ Green Bay, 5:00 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday:
Seattle @ Washington, 1:30 PM (FOX)
Saturday, January 12:
Green Bay, Washington, or Seattle @ San Francisco, 5:00 PM (FOX)
Sunday, January 13:
Washington, Seattle, or Minnesota @ Atlanta, 10:00 AM (FOX)
Colin Kaepernick threw for 276 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both to Michael Crabtree (who caught eight passes for 172 yards) as the San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC West Division crown on Sunday with a 27-13 home win over the Arizona Cardinals. Coupled with Minnesota's playoff-berth-clinching 37-34 last-second home win over Green Bay, the Niners locked up the NFC's second playoff seed and will have a first-round bye before hosting a divisional playoff on January 12.
Here's the upcoming NFL playoff schedule (all times Pacific):
AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Next Saturday:
Cincinnati @ Houston, 1:30 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday:
Indianapolis @ Baltimore, 10:00 AM (CBS)
Saturday, January 12:
Baltimore, Indianapolis, or Cincinnati @Denver, 1:30 PM (CBS)
Sunday, January 13:
Houston, Baltimore, or Indianapolis @ New England, 1:30 PM (CBS)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE:
Next Saturday:
Minnesota @ Green Bay, 5:00 PM (NBC)
Next Sunday:
Seattle @ Washington, 1:30 PM (FOX)
Saturday, January 12:
Green Bay, Washington, or Seattle @ San Francisco, 5:00 PM (FOX)
Sunday, January 13:
Washington, Seattle, or Minnesota @ Atlanta, 10:00 AM (FOX)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Late FG Carries Spartans Past Horned Frogs
At Tempe, Arizona:
Dan Conroy kicked a 47-yard field goal with 61 seconds remaining, lifting the Michigan State Spartans (7-6) to a 17-16 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs (7-6) in Saturday's Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
Dan Conroy kicked a 47-yard field goal with 61 seconds remaining, lifting the Michigan State Spartans (7-6) to a 17-16 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs (7-6) in Saturday's Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
Valero Alamo Bowl: Longhorns Score Two Fourth-Quarter TDs To Upend Beavers
At San Antonio, Texas:
Quarterback David Ash threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 36-yarder to Marquise Goodwin with 2:24 remaining as the Texas Longhorns (#23 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 9-4) came from behind to upend the Oregon State Beavers (#13 in the BCS standings, #14 in the coaches poll, #15 in the Associated Press rankings; 9-4) 31-27 in Saturday's Valero Alamo Bowl.
Quarterback David Ash threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including a 36-yarder to Marquise Goodwin with 2:24 remaining as the Texas Longhorns (#23 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #25 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 9-4) came from behind to upend the Oregon State Beavers (#13 in the BCS standings, #14 in the coaches poll, #15 in the Associated Press rankings; 9-4) 31-27 in Saturday's Valero Alamo Bowl.
Pilots Fall At Home
At Portland, Oregon:
Brandon Provost scored 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, which included five three-pointers on Saturday night as the Texas-Pan American Broncos used a 17-6 run to start the second half and topped the Portland Pilots 56-52 on the road.
Both teams are currently at 7-8.
Brandon Provost scored 20 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field, which included five three-pointers on Saturday night as the Texas-Pan American Broncos used a 17-6 run to start the second half and topped the Portland Pilots 56-52 on the road.
Both teams are currently at 7-8.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Beavers Blow 19-Point Lead, Fall At Home In OT
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Jerrelle Benimon scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds while Marcus Damas converted an 18-foot shot with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime as the Towson Tigers (5-8) came back from a 19-point second-half deficit, forced overtime, and knocked off the home-standing Oregon State Beavers (9-3) 67-66 on Saturday, ending the Beavers' five-game winning streak.
Jerrelle Benimon scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds while Marcus Damas converted an 18-foot shot with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime as the Towson Tigers (5-8) came back from a 19-point second-half deficit, forced overtime, and knocked off the home-standing Oregon State Beavers (9-3) 67-66 on Saturday, ending the Beavers' five-game winning streak.
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: Sun Devils Torch Midshipmen
At San Francisco:
Quarterback Taylor Kelly threw for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth while running back Marion Grace ran for 159 yards and two scores as the Arizona State Sun Devils (8-5) buried Navy (8-5) 62-28 in Saturday's edition of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
Quarterback Taylor Kelly threw for four touchdowns and ran for a fifth while running back Marion Grace ran for 159 yards and two scores as the Arizona State Sun Devils (8-5) buried Navy (8-5) 62-28 in Saturday's edition of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.
Pinstripe Bowl: Orangemen Way Too Strong For Mountaineers In Big East Finale
At New York City:
Prince-Tyson Gulley ran for 217 yards and three touchdowns as Syracuse (8-5) mauled West Virginia (7-6) 38-14 in Saturday's Pinstripe Bowl, played on a snow-covered field at Yankee Stadium.
The game was the Orangemen's Big East Conference finale as they will join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season.
Prince-Tyson Gulley ran for 217 yards and three touchdowns as Syracuse (8-5) mauled West Virginia (7-6) 38-14 in Saturday's Pinstripe Bowl, played on a snow-covered field at Yankee Stadium.
The game was the Orangemen's Big East Conference finale as they will join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season.
Armed Forces Bowl: Backup QB Guides Owls To Victory Over Falcons
At Fort Worth, Texas:
Backup freshman quarterback Driphus Jackson, in relief of injured starter Taylor McHargue, threw for 264 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Jordan Taylor as the Rice Owls (7-6) broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and defeated the Air Force Falcons (6-7) 33-14 in Saturday's Armed Forces Bowl.
Backup freshman quarterback Driphus Jackson, in relief of injured starter Taylor McHargue, threw for 264 yards and a pair of touchdowns to Jordan Taylor as the Rice Owls (7-6) broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and defeated the Air Force Falcons (6-7) 33-14 in Saturday's Armed Forces Bowl.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Meineke Car Care Bowl: Comeback Win For The Red Raiders
At Houston:
After Seth Dodge threw a game-tying touchdown of 35 yards to Eric Ward with just over one minute remaining in regulation, D.J. Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it 39 yards, setting up Ryan Bustin's game winning 28-yard field goal as time expired as the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-5) came from behind to upend the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-7) 34-31 in Friday's Meineke Car Care Bowl.
After Seth Dodge threw a game-tying touchdown of 35 yards to Eric Ward with just over one minute remaining in regulation, D.J. Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it 39 yards, setting up Ryan Bustin's game winning 28-yard field goal as time expired as the Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-5) came from behind to upend the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-7) 34-31 in Friday's Meineke Car Care Bowl.
Russell Athletic Bowl: OT FG Enable Hokies To Avoid Losing Season
At Orlando, Florida:
Cody Journell kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime as the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-6) defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-4) 13-10 in Friday's edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl. The Hokies, who scored the final 13 points of the game, avoided what would have been their first losing season since 1992 as they won their final three games.
Cody Journell kicked a 22-yard field goal in overtime as the Virginia Tech Hokies (7-6) defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (9-4) 13-10 in Friday's edition of the Russell Athletic Bowl. The Hokies, who scored the final 13 points of the game, avoided what would have been their first losing season since 1992 as they won their final three games.
Independence Bowl: Bobcats Devour Warhawks
At Shreveport, Louisiana:
Tyler Tettleton threw for two touchdowns while Beau Blankenship ran for four others as the Ohio University Bobcats (9-4) demolished the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (8-5) 45-14 in Friday's Independence Bowl. The game was the Warhawks' first after 19 years in the top level of college football.
Tyler Tettleton threw for two touchdowns while Beau Blankenship ran for four others as the Ohio University Bobcats (9-4) demolished the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (8-5) 45-14 in Friday's Independence Bowl. The game was the Warhawks' first after 19 years in the top level of college football.
Holiday Bowl: Baylor Too Much For UCLA
At San Diego:
Nick Florence threw for two touchdowns and ran for another while running back Glasco Martin ran for three more scores as the Baylor Bears (8-5) dominated the UCLA Bruins (#17 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and the Associated Press poll, #19 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 9-5) 49-26 in Thursday's Holiday Bowl.
Nick Florence threw for two touchdowns and ran for another while running back Glasco Martin ran for three more scores as the Baylor Bears (8-5) dominated the UCLA Bruins (#17 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and the Associated Press poll, #19 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 9-5) 49-26 in Thursday's Holiday Bowl.
Belk Bowl: Bearcats Outlast Pesky Blue Devils
At Chalotte, North Carolina:
Quarterback Brendon Kay completed 17 of 25 passes for 332 yards and four touchdown, including one of 83 yards to Travis Kelce with 80 seconds remaining for the winning score as the Cincinnati Bearcats (10-3) outlasted the Duke Blue Devils (6-7; still seeking their first bowl win since 1961) 48-34 in Thursday's edition of the Belk Bowl.
Quarterback Brendon Kay completed 17 of 25 passes for 332 yards and four touchdown, including one of 83 yards to Travis Kelce with 80 seconds remaining for the winning score as the Cincinnati Bearcats (10-3) outlasted the Duke Blue Devils (6-7; still seeking their first bowl win since 1961) 48-34 in Thursday's edition of the Belk Bowl.
Miltary Bowl: Spartans Hold Off Falcons To Comlete First 11-Win Campaign Since 1940
At Washington:
Quarterback David Fales completed 33 of 43 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns as the San Jose State Spartans (11-2; #24 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and in both the USA Today/Coaches and Associated Press polls) defeated Bowling Green (8-5) 29-20 in Thursday's Military Bowl. The victory assured the Spartans of their first eleven-win season since 1940.
Quarterback David Fales completed 33 of 43 passes for 395 yards and two touchdowns as the San Jose State Spartans (11-2; #24 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and in both the USA Today/Coaches and Associated Press polls) defeated Bowling Green (8-5) 29-20 in Thursday's Military Bowl. The victory assured the Spartans of their first eleven-win season since 1940.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Chippewas Hold Off Hilltoppers
At Detroit:
Quarterback Ryan Radcliffe threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner of 11 yards to Cody Wilson with 5:11 remaining, giving the Central Michigan Chippewas a 24-21 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Wednesday's Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.
Both teams finished the season at 7-6. The defeat spoiled the Hilltoppers' bowl debut since joining college football's top flight in 2009.
Quarterback Ryan Radcliffe threw for 253 yards and three touchdowns, including the game winner of 11 yards to Cody Wilson with 5:11 remaining, giving the Central Michigan Chippewas a 24-21 win over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in Wednesday's Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.
Both teams finished the season at 7-6. The defeat spoiled the Hilltoppers' bowl debut since joining college football's top flight in 2009.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sheraton Hawaii Bowl: Defensive Performance Sparks Mustangs Past Bulldogs
At Honolulu:
Defensive end Margus Hunt forced two fumbles that set up field goals and sacked opposing quarterback Derek Carr in the end zone for a safety as the SMU Mustangs (7-6) dominated the Fresno State Bulldogs (9-4) 43-10 in Monday's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. Taylor Reed and Hayden Greenbauer returned interceptions of 69 and 83 yards respectively for Mustang touchdowns.
Defensive end Margus Hunt forced two fumbles that set up field goals and sacked opposing quarterback Derek Carr in the end zone for a safety as the SMU Mustangs (7-6) dominated the Fresno State Bulldogs (9-4) 43-10 in Monday's Sheraton Hawaii Bowl. Taylor Reed and Hayden Greenbauer returned interceptions of 69 and 83 yards respectively for Mustang touchdowns.
Jack Klugman, Starred As Oscar Madison In TV's "The Odd Couple," And In Title Role In "Quincy M.E.," R.I.P.
Jack Klugman, the veteran character actor best remembered for his portrayal of the slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison in the 1970s TV adaptation of The Odd Couple, then played a crusading forensic pathologist in Quincy, M.E., passed away on Monday at his home in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles at the age of 90.
Mr. Klugman (who had survived an earlier throat cancer scare) had a vocal cord removed in 1989 due to cancer and his voice was reduced to a gravelly whisper.
On The Odd Couple, Jack won two Emmy awards for his role as slovenly Oscar, while Tony Randall won one for his role of fussbudget Felix Unger.
On Quincy, Jack played the title role of a crusading pathologist who worked in the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Jack Klugman appeared in numerous motion pictures. He played Juror #5 in the film adaptation of the live television play "12 Angry Men."
Mr. Klugman (who had survived an earlier throat cancer scare) had a vocal cord removed in 1989 due to cancer and his voice was reduced to a gravelly whisper.
On The Odd Couple, Jack won two Emmy awards for his role as slovenly Oscar, while Tony Randall won one for his role of fussbudget Felix Unger.
On Quincy, Jack played the title role of a crusading pathologist who worked in the Los Angeles County coroner's office.
Jack Klugman appeared in numerous motion pictures. He played Juror #5 in the film adaptation of the live television play "12 Angry Men."
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Pilots Top Braves In Vegas
At Las Vegas:
In Las Vegas Classic consolation-game action on Sunday, Ryan Nicholas (who grabbed 12 rebounds) and Derrick Rodgers each scored 12 points as the Portland Pilots (7-7) defeated the Bradley Braves (8-4) 57-55.
In Las Vegas Classic consolation-game action on Sunday, Ryan Nicholas (who grabbed 12 rebounds) and Derrick Rodgers each scored 12 points as the Portland Pilots (7-7) defeated the Bradley Braves (8-4) 57-55.
Seahawks Blast Sluggish Niners, Lock Up Playoff Berth, Still Have Shot At Divisional Title
At Seattle:
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for four touchdowns while Marshawn Lynch ran for two other scores on Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks (10-5)--still unbeaten at home--locked up a playoff berth with a 42-13 home domination of the San Francicsco 49ers (10-4-1). This prevented the Niners from locking up the NFC West Division title. The Seahawks can still win the divisional title next Sunday by defeating St. Louis at home, provided the Niners fall at home to Arizona.
Quarterback Russell Wilson threw for four touchdowns while Marshawn Lynch ran for two other scores on Sunday night as the Seattle Seahawks (10-5)--still unbeaten at home--locked up a playoff berth with a 42-13 home domination of the San Francicsco 49ers (10-4-1). This prevented the Niners from locking up the NFC West Division title. The Seahawks can still win the divisional title next Sunday by defeating St. Louis at home, provided the Niners fall at home to Arizona.
Beavers Top San Diego To Stretch Winning Streak To Five
At Las Vegas:
In Saturday action from the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic, Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson each netted 20 points as the Oregon State Beavers (9-2) defeated San Diego 86-79 (6-7). The victory was the fifth' consecutive for the Beavers.
In Saturday action from the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic, Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson each netted 20 points as the Oregon State Beavers (9-2) defeated San Diego 86-79 (6-7). The victory was the fifth' consecutive for the Beavers.
Vikings Fall To Wildcats In OT
At Portland, Oregon:
Five players----Gelaun Wheelwright and Jordan Richardson with 14 points apiece; Scott Bamforth, 13; and Kyle Tresnak and Davion Berry with 12 each----scored in double figures on Saturday as the Weber State Wildcats (6-3 overall, 2-0 in Big Sky play) defeated the home-standing Portland State Vikings 73-69 (3-6, 1-1) in overtime.
Five players----Gelaun Wheelwright and Jordan Richardson with 14 points apiece; Scott Bamforth, 13; and Kyle Tresnak and Davion Berry with 12 each----scored in double figures on Saturday as the Weber State Wildcats (6-3 overall, 2-0 in Big Sky play) defeated the home-standing Portland State Vikings 73-69 (3-6, 1-1) in overtime.
Pilots Fall In Las Vegas Classic
At Las Vegas:
In Saturday action from the Las Vegas Classic, Pierce Hornung scored 24 points as the Colorado State Rams (9-2) defeated the Portland Pilots (6-7) 70-53.
In Saturday action from the Las Vegas Classic, Pierce Hornung scored 24 points as the Colorado State Rams (9-2) defeated the Portland Pilots (6-7) 70-53.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
MAACO Las Vegas Bowl: Late FG Carries Broncos Past Huskies
At Las Vegas:
Michael Frisina kicked the game-winning field goal with 76 seconds remaining as the Boise State Broncos (#19 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #20 in the Associated Press poll, #15 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 11-2), playing what may have been their final* game as a member of the Mountain West Conference, defeated the Washington Huskies (7-6) 28-26 in Saturday's Maaco Las Vegas Bowl.
*Scheduled to join the Big East Conference (as a football-only member) on New Year's Day.
Michael Frisina kicked the game-winning field goal with 76 seconds remaining as the Boise State Broncos (#19 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #20 in the Associated Press poll, #15 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 11-2), playing what may have been their final* game as a member of the Mountain West Conference, defeated the Washington Huskies (7-6) 28-26 in Saturday's Maaco Las Vegas Bowl.
*Scheduled to join the Big East Conference (as a football-only member) on New Year's Day.
New Orleans Bowl: Ragin' Cajuns Hold Off Pirates
At New Orleans:
Quarterback Terrence Broadway threw for 316 and a touchdown and ran for 108 yards and another score while Alonzo Harris carried the ball 21 times for 120 yards and two TD's (runs of 6 and 68 yards) as Louisiana-Lafayette (9-4) defeated East Carolina (8-5) 43-34 in Saturday's New Orleans Bowl.
Quarterback Terrence Broadway threw for 316 and a touchdown and ran for 108 yards and another score while Alonzo Harris carried the ball 21 times for 120 yards and two TD's (runs of 6 and 68 yards) as Louisiana-Lafayette (9-4) defeated East Carolina (8-5) 43-34 in Saturday's New Orleans Bowl.
Ducks Back On Winning Track; Dominate Houston Baptist
At Eugene, Oregon:
Tony Woods scored 14 points while E.J. Singler added 13 as the Oregon Ducks (10-2) manhandled visiting Houston Baptist (4-7) 91-50 on Saturday.
Tony Woods scored 14 points while E.J. Singler added 13 as the Oregon Ducks (10-2) manhandled visiting Houston Baptist (4-7) 91-50 on Saturday.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl: UCF On Top Over Ball State
At St. Petersburg, Florida:
Quarterback Blake Bortles threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Central Florida Knights (10-4) downed the Ball State Cardinals (9-4) 38-17 in Friday's Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl. The game was the Big East-bound Knights' final gridiron clash as a member of Conference USA.
Quarterback Blake Bortles threw for three touchdowns and ran for another score as the Central Florida Knights (10-4) downed the Ball State Cardinals (9-4) 38-17 in Friday's Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl. The game was the Big East-bound Knights' final gridiron clash as a member of Conference USA.
SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl: Kyle Van Noy's Two Defensive TDs Spark Cougars
At San Diego:
Kyle Van Noy scored two defensive touchdowns (a fumble return and an interception return of 17 yards) as the BYU Cougars (8-5) defeated the San Diego State Aztecs (9-4) 23-6 in Thursday's edition of the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, a battle of two former Western Athletic and later Mountain West Conference rivals.
Kyle Van Noy scored two defensive touchdowns (a fumble return and an interception return of 17 yards) as the BYU Cougars (8-5) defeated the San Diego State Aztecs (9-4) 23-6 in Thursday's edition of the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, a battle of two former Western Athletic and later Mountain West Conference rivals.
Vikes Claim Conference Opener
At Portland, Oregon:
Lateef McMullan scored 20 points as the Portland State Vikings (3-5 overall, 1-0 in Big Sky play) opened Big Sky Conference play on Thursday night with a 63-49 home win over the Idaho State Bengals (1-8, 0-1).
Lateef McMullan scored 20 points as the Portland State Vikings (3-5 overall, 1-0 in Big Sky play) opened Big Sky Conference play on Thursday night with a 63-49 home win over the Idaho State Bengals (1-8, 0-1).
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Four In A Row For The Beavers
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson each netted 14 points on Wednesday night as the Oregon State Beavers (8-2) picked up their fourth straight victory, 69-53 over visiting Howard (3-9). Mike Phillips scored 15 points to pace the Bison.
Eric Moreland and Roberto Nelson each netted 14 points on Wednesday night as the Oregon State Beavers (8-2) picked up their fourth straight victory, 69-53 over visiting Howard (3-9). Mike Phillips scored 15 points to pace the Bison.
Ducks Drop Triple-Overtime Thriller In El Paso
At El Paso, Texas:
Konner Tucker converted a three-point shot with fourteen seconds remaining in the third overtime period on Wednesday as the UTEP Miners (4-5), helped along by Julian Washburn's 23 points and John Bohannon's 21, knocked off the visiting Oregon Ducks (9-2) 91-84. Damyean Dotson scored 20 points to pace the Ducks.
Konner Tucker converted a three-point shot with fourteen seconds remaining in the third overtime period on Wednesday as the UTEP Miners (4-5), helped along by Julian Washburn's 23 points and John Bohannon's 21, knocked off the visiting Oregon Ducks (9-2) 91-84. Damyean Dotson scored 20 points to pace the Ducks.
Pilots Make It Three Straight
At Portland:
In an opening round game played on Wednesday night for the Las Vegas Classic, Kevin Bailey scored 27 points while Riley Barker added 16 as the Portland Pilots (6-6) notched their third straight win, 74-64 over North Florida (3-8).
In an opening round game played on Wednesday night for the Las Vegas Classic, Kevin Bailey scored 27 points while Riley Barker added 16 as the Portland Pilots (6-6) notched their third straight win, 74-64 over North Florida (3-8).
Monday, December 17, 2012
Pilots Top Visiting Roadrunners
At Portland, Oregon:
A 21-point, nine-rebound night from Ryan Nicholas, along with 18 points from Kevin Bailey, lifted the Portland Pilots (5-6) to a 69-51 Monday night home win over Cal State Bakersfield (4-7).
A 21-point, nine-rebound night from Ryan Nicholas, along with 18 points from Kevin Bailey, lifted the Portland Pilots (5-6) to a 69-51 Monday night home win over Cal State Bakersfield (4-7).
Hoops: Ducks Still On Cusp Of AP Top 25
The Oregon Ducks are just barely outside the Associated Press (media) top 25 men's college basketball poll that was released on Monday. The Ducks would be ranked #26 (just behind North Carolina State).
Oregon would be ranked #28 in the latest USA Today/Coaches poll, which also was released on Monday.
Still no support in either poll for the Beaver State's other three men's basketball teams.
Oregon would be ranked #28 in the latest USA Today/Coaches poll, which also was released on Monday.
Still no support in either poll for the Beaver State's other three men's basketball teams.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Aggies Ground Rockets
At Boise, Idaho:
Game Most Valuable Player Kerwynn Williams ran for 235 yards and three touchdowns as the Utah State Aggies (#22 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #18 in Associated Press media poll, #20 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 11-2) dominated the Toledo Rockets (9-4) 41-15 in Saturday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. It was the Aggies' first bowl victory since 1993. Utah State will likely end a season nationally-ranked for the first time since 1961.
Game Most Valuable Player Kerwynn Williams ran for 235 yards and three touchdowns as the Utah State Aggies (#22 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #18 in Associated Press media poll, #20 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 11-2) dominated the Toledo Rockets (9-4) 41-15 in Saturday's Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. It was the Aggies' first bowl victory since 1993. Utah State will likely end a season nationally-ranked for the first time since 1961.
Niners Jump Out To Big Lead, Hold Off Pats Rally, Clinch Playoff Berth
At Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw for four touchdowns on Sunday night, two of them to Michael Crabtree, one of them (a 38-yarder) which 6:25 remaining in the fourth quarter which turned out to be the game winner as the San Francisco 49ers (10-3-1) raced out to a 28-point second half lead, survived a New England comeback which had tied the game, then defeated the Patriots (10-4) 41-34 on the road to clinch their second straight playoff berth. The Niners can lock up the NFC West Division title and assure themselves of at least one home playoff game with a win next Sunday night at Seattle.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw for four touchdowns on Sunday night, two of them to Michael Crabtree, one of them (a 38-yarder) which 6:25 remaining in the fourth quarter which turned out to be the game winner as the San Francisco 49ers (10-3-1) raced out to a 28-point second half lead, survived a New England comeback which had tied the game, then defeated the Patriots (10-4) 41-34 on the road to clinch their second straight playoff berth. The Niners can lock up the NFC West Division title and assure themselves of at least one home playoff game with a win next Sunday night at Seattle.
Beavers Pull Away From Chicago State
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Roberto Nelson scored 20 of his career high-tying 34 points in the second half on Sunday while Devon Collier added 25 as the Oregon State Beavers (7-2) defeated the visiting Chicago State Cougars (3-9) 87-77.
Roberto Nelson scored 20 of his career high-tying 34 points in the second half on Sunday while Devon Collier added 25 as the Oregon State Beavers (7-2) defeated the visiting Chicago State Cougars (3-9) 87-77.
Ducks Top Visiting Huskers
At Eugene, Oregon:
Tony Woods, who converted 7 of 11 shots from the field, scored 14 points as the Oregon Ducks (9-1) downed the visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-3) 60-38 on Saturday.
Tony Woods, who converted 7 of 11 shots from the field, scored 14 points as the Oregon Ducks (9-1) downed the visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers (6-3) 60-38 on Saturday.
Vikings Hold Off Visiting Bruins (George Fox, That Is)
At Portland, Oregon:
Michael Harthun scored 16 points while Renaldo Parker added 15 as the Portland State Vikings (2-5) held off visiting George Fox (NAIA; 5-4 overall) 85-74 on Saturday, despite 25 points from the Bruins' Sean Atkins.
Michael Harthun scored 16 points while Renaldo Parker added 15 as the Portland State Vikings (2-5) held off visiting George Fox (NAIA; 5-4 overall) 85-74 on Saturday, despite 25 points from the Bruins' Sean Atkins.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
New Mexico Bowl: Stunning Comeback Carries Arizona Past Sister's Alma Mater
At Albuquerque, New Mexico:
In the opening game of the 2012-13 college football bowl season, quarterback Matt Scott threw a pair of short touchdown passes in the final 46 seconds as the Arizona Wildcats (8-5), who trailed by 17 points as the fourth quarter commenced, came back to upend the Nevada Wolf Pack (7-6) 49-48 in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl.
In the opening game of the 2012-13 college football bowl season, quarterback Matt Scott threw a pair of short touchdown passes in the final 46 seconds as the Arizona Wildcats (8-5), who trailed by 17 points as the fourth quarter commenced, came back to upend the Nevada Wolf Pack (7-6) 49-48 in Saturday's New Mexico Bowl.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Easy Win For Pilots
At Portland, Oregon:
Kevin Bailey scored 22 points while Tanner Riley added 18 as the Portland Pilots (4-6) ran roughshod over Portland Bible as home on Friday, 95-66. Breen Weeks scored 21 for the visiting Wildcats from the NCCAA.
Kevin Bailey scored 22 points while Tanner Riley added 18 as the Portland Pilots (4-6) ran roughshod over Portland Bible as home on Friday, 95-66. Breen Weeks scored 21 for the visiting Wildcats from the NCCAA.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Hoops: Ducks On Cusp Of Making AP Poll
The Oregon Ducks are just on the outside of the Associated Press men's college basketball poll released this past Monday. They would be ranked tied for #26 with Pittsburgh. The Ducks would be ranked 28th in the latest USA Today/Coaches poll.
Still no support for Oregon's other three men's collegiate basketball programs.
Still no support for Oregon's other three men's collegiate basketball programs.
Beavers Win Tough One Against Vikings In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Devon Collier scored 23 points while Joe Burton added 20 as the Oregon State Beavers (6-2) held off the home-standing Portland State Vikings (1-5) 79-74 on Wednesday night.
Devon Collier scored 23 points while Joe Burton added 20 as the Oregon State Beavers (6-2) held off the home-standing Portland State Vikings (1-5) 79-74 on Wednesday night.
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Niners Back On Winning Track; Hold Off Stubborn Dolphins
At San Francisco:
Touchdown runs from Frank Gore (one yard), Anthony Dixon (one yards) and Colin Kaepernick (50 yards; he completed 18 of 23 passes for 185 yards) plus a pair of field goals from David Akers (30 and 37 yards) carried the San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) to a 27-13 Sunday National Football League home win over the Miami Dolphins (5-8).
Touchdown runs from Frank Gore (one yard), Anthony Dixon (one yards) and Colin Kaepernick (50 yards; he completed 18 of 23 passes for 185 yards) plus a pair of field goals from David Akers (30 and 37 yards) carried the San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) to a 27-13 Sunday National Football League home win over the Miami Dolphins (5-8).
Ducks Bury Hapless Bengals
At Eugene, Oregon:
Damyean Dotson scored 12 points while Arsalan Kazemi, Dominic Artis, and Tony Woods each added 11 as the Oregon Ducks (8-1) annihilated the visiting Idaho State Bengals (1-6) 87-35 on Saturday.
Damyean Dotson scored 12 points while Arsalan Kazemi, Dominic Artis, and Tony Woods each added 11 as the Oregon Ducks (8-1) annihilated the visiting Idaho State Bengals (1-6) 87-35 on Saturday.
Beavers Too Much For Grambling
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Roberto Nelson scored a season-high 26 points on Saturday as the Oregon State Beavers (5-2) demolished the visiting----and woeful----Grambling State Tigers (0-6) 85-54.
Roberto Nelson scored a season-high 26 points on Saturday as the Oregon State Beavers (5-2) demolished the visiting----and woeful----Grambling State Tigers (0-6) 85-54.
Pilots No Match For Coach Cal's Cats
At Lexington, Kentucky:
Alex Poythress and Archie Goodwin each scored 15 points as the Kentucky Wildcats (6-3) smothered the visiting Portland Pilots (3-6) 74-46 on Saturday.
Alex Poythress and Archie Goodwin each scored 15 points as the Kentucky Wildcats (6-3) smothered the visiting Portland Pilots (3-6) 74-46 on Saturday.
Broken Record
At Philadelphia:
Keenan Reynolds ran eight yards for the game-winning touchdowns on Saturday as Navy (8-4) defeated Army (2-10) for the eleventh consecutive year 17-13.
The victory won the Midshipmen the Commander-in-Chief's trophy.
Keenan Reynolds ran eight yards for the game-winning touchdowns on Saturday as Navy (8-4) defeated Army (2-10) for the eleventh consecutive year 17-13.
The victory won the Midshipmen the Commander-in-Chief's trophy.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Matriarch Of Journalism Family, Rupert's Mom, R.I.P.
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, the 103-year-old mother of media magnate Rupert Murdoch, passed away on Wednesday at her estate near Melbourne, Australia.
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck, R. I. P.
Dave Brubeck, the pianist and composer who helped made jazz popular once again during the 1950s and 1960s, and who was best remembered for recording the first jazz album to sell a million copies ("Time Out") and the still identifiable single from the album ("Take Five"), passed away on Wednesday at Norwalk, California while en route to a cardiology appointment.
Mr. Brubeck would have celebrated his 92nd birthday this Thursday.
Mr. Brubeck would have celebrated his 92nd birthday this Thursday.
Runnin' Rebels Outlast Pilots In Portland
At Portland, Oregon:
Anthony Bennett scored 18 points on Tuesday as the #21-ranked (AP Poll) UNLV Runnin' Rebels outgunned the Portland Pilots 68-60 on the road, despite a 15-point, 19-rebound night from the Pilots' Ryan Nicholas.
Anthony Bennett scored 18 points on Tuesday as the #21-ranked (AP Poll) UNLV Runnin' Rebels outgunned the Portland Pilots 68-60 on the road, despite a 15-point, 19-rebound night from the Pilots' Ryan Nicholas.
Monday, December 03, 2012
Hooops: Ducks Still Unranked Still Garner Support In Media, Coaches Polls
The Oregon Ducks, while still unranked, did receive support in both the latest Associated Press (they would be ranked #29) and USA Today/Coaches (they would be ranked #29) rankings, both out on Monday.
Still no support for Oregon's three other Men's Division I college basketball teams.
Still no support for Oregon's three other Men's Division I college basketball teams.
It's Notre Dame Vs. Bama For BCS Crown; Ducks To Take On K-State In Fiesta Bowl; Beavers Get Longhorns In Alamo Bowl
Here is the line-up for the upcoming bowl games (all Bowl Championship Series contests in all caps), all times Pacific:
Saturday, December 15:
New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Nevade (7-5) vs. Arizona (7-5) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, at Boise, Idaho:
Utah State (10-2) vs. Toledo (9-3) @ 1:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, December 20:
Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego:
BYU (7-5) vs. San Diego State (9-3) @ 5:00 PM (ESPN)
Friday, December 21:
Beef O'Brady's Bowl at St. Petersburg, Florida:
Central Florida (9-4) vs. Ball State (9-3) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Saturday, December 22:
New Orleans Bowl:
East Carolina (8-4) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN)
MAACO Las Vegas Bowl:
Boise State (10-2) vs. Washington (7-5) @ 12:30 PM (ESPN)
Monday, December 24:
Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu:
Fresno State (9-3) vs. Southern Methodist (6-6) @ 5:00 PM (ESPN)
Wednesday, December 26:
Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl at Detroit:
Central Michigan (6-6) vs. Western Kentucky (7-5) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, December 27:
Military Bowl at Washington:
San Jose State (10-2) vs. Bowling Green (8-4) @ 12:00 Noon (ESPN)
Belk Bowl at Charlotte, North Carolina:
Cincinnati (9-3) vs. Duke (6-6) @ 3:30 PM (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl at San Diego:
Baylor (7-5) vs. UCLA (9-4) @ 6:45 PM (ESPN)
Friday, December 28:
Independence Bowl at Shreveport, Louisiana:
Ohio (8-4) vs. Louisiana-Monroe (8-4) @ 11:00 AM (ESPN)
Russell Athletic Bowl at Orlando, Florida:
Rutgers (9-3) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6) @ 2:30 PM (ESPN)
Meineke Car Care Bowl at Houston:
Minnesota (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (7-5) @ 6:00 PM (ESPN)
Saturday, December 29:
Pinstripe Bowl at The Bronx, New York:
West Virginia (7-5) vs. Syracuse (7-5) @ 12:15 PM (ESPN)
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at San Francisco:
Navy (7-4) vs. Arizona State (7-5) @ 1:00 PM (ESPN 2)
Alamo Bowl at San Antonio, Texas:
Texas (8-4) vs. Oregon State (9-3) @ 3:45 PM (ESPN)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Tempe, Arizona:
Texas Christian (7-5) vs. Michigan State (6-6) @ 7:15 PM (ESPN)
Monday, December 31:
Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tennessee:
North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Vanderbilt (8-4) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN)
Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas:
Southern California (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (6-7) @ 11:00 AM (CBS)
Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tennessee:
Iowa State (6-6) at Tulsa (10-3) @ 12:30 PM (ESPN)
Chick-fil-A Bowl at Atlanta:
Louisiana State (10-2) vs. Clemson (10-2) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Tuesday, January 1:
Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Florida:
Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN 2)
Heart of Dallas Bowl at Dallas:
Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5) @ 9:00 AM (ESPNU)
Outback Bowl at Tampa, Florida:
South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (10-3) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Capital One Bowl as Orlando, Florida:
Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3) @ 10:00 AM (ABC)
ROSE BOWL AT PASADENA, CALIFORNIA:
Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5) @ 2:00 PM (ESPN)
ORANGE BOWL AT MIAMI:
Florida State (11-2) vs. Northern Illinois (12-1; first-ever BCS appearance for Mid-American Conference school) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Wednesday, January 2:
SUGAR BOWL AT NEW ORLEANS:
Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, January 3:
FIESTA BOWL AT GLENDALE, ARIZONA:
Oregon (11-1) vs. Kansas State (11-1) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Friday, January 4:
Cotton Bowl at Arlington, Texas:
Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2) @ 5:00 PM (FOX)
Saturday, January 5:
BBVA Compass Bowl at Birmingham, Alabama:
Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Ole Miss (6-6) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Sunday, January 6:
GoDaddy.com Bowl at Mobile, Alabama:
Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3) @ 6:00 PM (ESPN)
Monday, January 7:
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT MIAMI:
#1 Notre Dame (12-0) vs. #2 Alabama (12-1) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Saturday, December 15:
New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Nevade (7-5) vs. Arizona (7-5) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, at Boise, Idaho:
Utah State (10-2) vs. Toledo (9-3) @ 1:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, December 20:
Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego:
BYU (7-5) vs. San Diego State (9-3) @ 5:00 PM (ESPN)
Friday, December 21:
Beef O'Brady's Bowl at St. Petersburg, Florida:
Central Florida (9-4) vs. Ball State (9-3) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Saturday, December 22:
New Orleans Bowl:
East Carolina (8-4) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN)
MAACO Las Vegas Bowl:
Boise State (10-2) vs. Washington (7-5) @ 12:30 PM (ESPN)
Monday, December 24:
Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu:
Fresno State (9-3) vs. Southern Methodist (6-6) @ 5:00 PM (ESPN)
Wednesday, December 26:
Little Caesar's Pizza Bowl at Detroit:
Central Michigan (6-6) vs. Western Kentucky (7-5) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, December 27:
Military Bowl at Washington:
San Jose State (10-2) vs. Bowling Green (8-4) @ 12:00 Noon (ESPN)
Belk Bowl at Charlotte, North Carolina:
Cincinnati (9-3) vs. Duke (6-6) @ 3:30 PM (ESPN)
Holiday Bowl at San Diego:
Baylor (7-5) vs. UCLA (9-4) @ 6:45 PM (ESPN)
Friday, December 28:
Independence Bowl at Shreveport, Louisiana:
Ohio (8-4) vs. Louisiana-Monroe (8-4) @ 11:00 AM (ESPN)
Russell Athletic Bowl at Orlando, Florida:
Rutgers (9-3) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6) @ 2:30 PM (ESPN)
Meineke Car Care Bowl at Houston:
Minnesota (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (7-5) @ 6:00 PM (ESPN)
Saturday, December 29:
Pinstripe Bowl at The Bronx, New York:
West Virginia (7-5) vs. Syracuse (7-5) @ 12:15 PM (ESPN)
Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at San Francisco:
Navy (7-4) vs. Arizona State (7-5) @ 1:00 PM (ESPN 2)
Alamo Bowl at San Antonio, Texas:
Texas (8-4) vs. Oregon State (9-3) @ 3:45 PM (ESPN)
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Tempe, Arizona:
Texas Christian (7-5) vs. Michigan State (6-6) @ 7:15 PM (ESPN)
Monday, December 31:
Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tennessee:
North Carolina State (7-5) vs. Vanderbilt (8-4) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN)
Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas:
Southern California (7-5) vs. Georgia Tech (6-7) @ 11:00 AM (CBS)
Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tennessee:
Iowa State (6-6) at Tulsa (10-3) @ 12:30 PM (ESPN)
Chick-fil-A Bowl at Atlanta:
Louisiana State (10-2) vs. Clemson (10-2) @ 4:30 PM (ESPN)
Tuesday, January 1:
Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Florida:
Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3) @ 9:00 AM (ESPN 2)
Heart of Dallas Bowl at Dallas:
Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5) @ 9:00 AM (ESPNU)
Outback Bowl at Tampa, Florida:
South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (10-3) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Capital One Bowl as Orlando, Florida:
Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3) @ 10:00 AM (ABC)
ROSE BOWL AT PASADENA, CALIFORNIA:
Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5) @ 2:00 PM (ESPN)
ORANGE BOWL AT MIAMI:
Florida State (11-2) vs. Northern Illinois (12-1; first-ever BCS appearance for Mid-American Conference school) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Wednesday, January 2:
SUGAR BOWL AT NEW ORLEANS:
Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Thursday, January 3:
FIESTA BOWL AT GLENDALE, ARIZONA:
Oregon (11-1) vs. Kansas State (11-1) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Friday, January 4:
Cotton Bowl at Arlington, Texas:
Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2) @ 5:00 PM (FOX)
Saturday, January 5:
BBVA Compass Bowl at Birmingham, Alabama:
Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Ole Miss (6-6) @ 10:00 AM (ESPN)
Sunday, January 6:
GoDaddy.com Bowl at Mobile, Alabama:
Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3) @ 6:00 PM (ESPN)
Monday, January 7:
BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT MIAMI:
#1 Notre Dame (12-0) vs. #2 Alabama (12-1) @ 5:30 PM (ESPN)
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Late OT FG Sinks Niners
At St. Louis:
Greg Zuerlein, whose 53-yard field goal sent the game into overtime, kicked the game-winning 54-yarder with 26 seconds left in the extra period as the St. Louis Rams (5-6-1) knocked off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (8-3-1) 16-13 on Sunday.
Greg Zuerlein, whose 53-yard field goal sent the game into overtime, kicked the game-winning 54-yarder with 26 seconds left in the extra period as the St. Louis Rams (5-6-1) knocked off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (8-3-1) 16-13 on Sunday.
Dominating Home Win For Ducks
At Eugene, Oregon:
Five players----Carlos Emery with 16 points, Arsalan Kazemi (who also had 13 rebounds) and Daymen Dotson 11 each, and Dominic Artis and E.J. Singer 10 apiece----each scored in double-figures as the Oregon Ducks (7-1) dominated visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-6) 80-59 on Saturday.
Five players----Carlos Emery with 16 points, Arsalan Kazemi (who also had 13 rebounds) and Daymen Dotson 11 each, and Dominic Artis and E.J. Singer 10 apiece----each scored in double-figures as the Oregon Ducks (7-1) dominated visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-6) 80-59 on Saturday.
Cougs Down Visiting Pilots
At Pullman, Washington:
Brock Motum scored 29 points on Saturday night while Royce Woolridge added 20 as the Washington State Cougars (5-3) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (3-4) 72-60.
Brock Motum scored 29 points on Saturday night while Royce Woolridge added 20 as the Washington State Cougars (5-3) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (3-4) 72-60.
Lions Top Vikings (NOT Detroit Vs. Minnesota, Either)
At Los Angeles:
Loyola Marymount (4-4), with five players (led by Ashley Hamilton, who scored 19 points) scoring in double-figures, defeated the visiting Portland State Vikings (1-4) 66-56 on Saturday.
Loyola Marymount (4-4), with five players (led by Ashley Hamilton, who scored 19 points) scoring in double-figures, defeated the visiting Portland State Vikings (1-4) 66-56 on Saturday.
Saturday, December 01, 2012
Beavers Annihilate Visiting Privates---Uhhhh----Colonels In Regular-Season Finale
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Markus Wheaton made 12 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown as the Oregon State Beavers (#15 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #16 in the Associated Press media poll, and #17 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 9-3), who piled up 683 yards of total offense, set a single-game school scoring record as they destroyed Nicholls State, an FCS school from Thibodeaux, Louisiana (1-10), 77-3 on Saturday.
The contest was originally scheduled to be the season opener for both teams on September 1, but Hurricane Isaac bore down on the Colonels' Louisiana campus.
Saturday's game was the regular-season finale for both schools.
The Beavers, who reversed last year's 3-9 campaign, are likely to play in a bowl game later this month.
Markus Wheaton made 12 receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown as the Oregon State Beavers (#15 in the Bowl Championship Series standings, #16 in the Associated Press media poll, and #17 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings; 9-3), who piled up 683 yards of total offense, set a single-game school scoring record as they destroyed Nicholls State, an FCS school from Thibodeaux, Louisiana (1-10), 77-3 on Saturday.
The contest was originally scheduled to be the season opener for both teams on September 1, but Hurricane Isaac bore down on the Colonels' Louisiana campus.
Saturday's game was the regular-season finale for both schools.
The Beavers, who reversed last year's 3-9 campaign, are likely to play in a bowl game later this month.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Jayhawks Hold Off Pesky Beavers
At Kansas City:
Ben McLemore scored 21 points and Travis Releford added 20 points as the Kansas Jayhawks (#10 in the Associated Press poll; 6-1) outlasted the Oregon State Beavers (4-2) 84-78 on Friday. Ahmad Starks paced the Beavers with 25 points.
Ben McLemore scored 21 points and Travis Releford added 20 points as the Kansas Jayhawks (#10 in the Associated Press poll; 6-1) outlasted the Oregon State Beavers (4-2) 84-78 on Friday. Ahmad Starks paced the Beavers with 25 points.
Ducks Soar Past Roadrunners
At Eugene, Oregon:
Arsalan Kazemi scored 20 points on Thursday night as the Oregon Ducks (6-1) manhandled visiting Texas-San Antonio (3-3) 95-78.
Arsalan Kazemi scored 20 points on Thursday night as the Oregon Ducks (6-1) manhandled visiting Texas-San Antonio (3-3) 95-78.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Ducks Get Some Support In Media, Coaches Polls
This past Monday, the Oregon Ducks received their first votes in both the Associated Press (media) and USA Today/Coaches men's basketball poll, though they stayed out of the top 25 in both rankings.
The Ducks would be rated 31st in the AP poll and 38th in the coaches' rankings.
No support this week in either poll for any of Oregon's other three men's Division I collegiate basketball teams.
The Ducks would be rated 31st in the AP poll and 38th in the coaches' rankings.
No support this week in either poll for any of Oregon's other three men's Division I collegiate basketball teams.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Pilots Hold Off D3 Pioneers
At Portland, Oregon:
Ryan Nicholas and Kevin Bailey each scored 12 points on Tuesday as the Portland Pilots (3-3) held off visiting Division III Lewis and Clark (3-1) 78-73.
Ryan Nicholas and Kevin Bailey each scored 12 points on Tuesday as the Portland Pilots (3-3) held off visiting Division III Lewis and Clark (3-1) 78-73.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Farewell, Speedo
Earl Carroll, the doo-wop singer best remembered as the lead vocalist with The Cadillacs who recorded their legendary 1955 hit "Speedo," which became "Mr. Earl's" nickname, passed away on Sunday at a New York City nursing home at the age of 75.
Mr. Carroll had suffered a stroke and had battled against diabetes.
Here is the Cadillacs 1955 hit recording of "Speedo."
Rest in peace, Speedo.
Mr. Carroll had suffered a stroke and had battled against diabetes.
Here is the Cadillacs 1955 hit recording of "Speedo."
Rest in peace, Speedo.
Lucille Bliss, Voice of Crusader Rabbit and Smurfette, R. I. P.
Lucille Bliss, the voice actress best remembered for being the voice of Crusader Rabbit on the same named pioneering 1949 television cartoon series and Smurfette on the 1981-92 NBC (and Hanna-Barbera-produced) animation series The Smurfs, passed away on November 8 at Costa Mesa, California at the age of 96.
Aftermath Of Civil War Game: Ducks Stay #5 In BCS Rankings; Beavers At #15
In the aftermath of Oregon's road domination of Oregon State in Saturday's Civil War contest, the Ducks remained at #5 in the Bowl Championship Series standings released on Sunday. Despite the lopsided defeat, the Beavers only dropped down a spot in the BCS standings to #15. With their win over Southern California, top-ranked Notre Dame clinched a berth in January's BCS National Championship Game. Alabama, Georgia, and Florida remained second through fourth in the BCS standings.
Associated Press media poll: Oregon at dropped a spot to #6 while Oregon State remained steady at #16.
USA Today/Coaches poll: Both teams remained right were they were, the Ducks at #4 and the Beavers at #17.
Associated Press media poll: Oregon at dropped a spot to #6 while Oregon State remained steady at #16.
USA Today/Coaches poll: Both teams remained right were they were, the Ducks at #4 and the Beavers at #17.
ARGOS DOMINATE STAMPEDERS, WIN 16TH GREY CUP TITLE
At Toronto:
Ricky Ray (who had played on two previous championship teams at Edmonton) threw two touchdown passes while Chad Kackert, named the game's Most Valuable Player, picked up 195 all-purpose yards as the Toronto Argonauts won the 100th Grey Cup Final, 35-22 over the Calgary Stampeders.
The victory was the sixteenth such title for the Argos, more than any other team.
Ricky Ray (who had played on two previous championship teams at Edmonton) threw two touchdown passes while Chad Kackert, named the game's Most Valuable Player, picked up 195 all-purpose yards as the Toronto Argonauts won the 100th Grey Cup Final, 35-22 over the Calgary Stampeders.
The victory was the sixteenth such title for the Argos, more than any other team.
A Pair Of Pick-Sixes Help Lift Niners Past Saints
At New Orleans:
Interception returns for touchdowns from Ahmad Brooks (50 yards) and Donte Whitner (42 yards) helped guide the San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) to a 31-21 Sunday NFL road win over the New Orleans Saints (5-6).
Interception returns for touchdowns from Ahmad Brooks (50 yards) and Donte Whitner (42 yards) helped guide the San Francisco 49ers (8-2-1) to a 31-21 Sunday NFL road win over the New Orleans Saints (5-6).
Pilots Should Have Made That Left Turn At Albuquerque
At Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Alex Kirk scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the New Mexico Lobos (6-0) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (2-3) 69-54 on Sunday.
Alex Kirk scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the New Mexico Lobos (6-0) defeated the visiting Portland Pilots (2-3) 69-54 on Sunday.
Joltin' Joe Leads Beavers To Home Win
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Joe Burton scored a career-high 21 points as the Oregon State Beavers (4-1) defeated the visiting Montana State Bobcats (1-3) 78-65 on Sunday.
Joe Burton scored a career-high 21 points as the Oregon State Beavers (4-1) defeated the visiting Montana State Bobcats (1-3) 78-65 on Sunday.
Cowboys Too Much For Vikings---And It Ain't Dallas Vs. Minnesota, Either!
At Stillwater, Oklahoma:
Markel Brown scored 23 points while Le'Bryan Nash added 20 on Sunday as the #20-ranked (AP Poll) Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0)dispatched the visiting Portland State Vikings (1-3) 81-58.
Markel Brown scored 23 points while Le'Bryan Nash added 20 on Sunday as the #20-ranked (AP Poll) Oklahoma State Cowboys (5-0)dispatched the visiting Portland State Vikings (1-3) 81-58.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Cashmere Wright's Three-Point Shooting Helps Sink Ducks
At Las Vegas:
Cashmere Wright scored 17 points on Saturday night, 15 of them on five three-pointers as the Cincinnati Bearcats (#22 in the Associated Press poll; 6-0) defeated the Oregon Ducks (5-1) 77-66 to win the championship game of the Global Sports Classic.
Cashmere Wright scored 17 points on Saturday night, 15 of them on five three-pointers as the Cincinnati Bearcats (#22 in the Associated Press poll; 6-0) defeated the Oregon Ducks (5-1) 77-66 to win the championship game of the Global Sports Classic.
Ducks Take Advantage Of Beavers Second-Half Boo-Boos, Win 116th Civil War Game; Still With Shot At BCS Bowl
At Corvallis, Oregon:
Kenjon Barner ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns as the Oregon Ducks (#5 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and Associated Press poll, #4 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 11-1 overall, 8-1 in Pac-12 play) broke open a close game and won the 116th edition of the Civil War Game running away from the home-standing Oregon State Beavers (#14 in the BCS, #16 in the AP poll, #17 in the Coaches rankings; 8-3, 6-3) 48-24 on Saturday.
With Stanford's road win over UCLA, the Ducks' chances of playing for the Pac-12 title evaporated. Still, Oregon still has a slim outside shot of playing for the BCS National Championship. It appears, though, that the Ducks will likely gain an at-large berth for a BCS bowl.
The victory was the Ducks' fifth straight over the Beavers.
De'Anthony Thomas ran for three Oregon touchdowns (2, 5, and 29 yards).
Kenjon Barner ran for 198 yards and two touchdowns as the Oregon Ducks (#5 in the Bowl Championship Series standings and Associated Press poll, #4 in the USA Today/Coaches poll; 11-1 overall, 8-1 in Pac-12 play) broke open a close game and won the 116th edition of the Civil War Game running away from the home-standing Oregon State Beavers (#14 in the BCS, #16 in the AP poll, #17 in the Coaches rankings; 8-3, 6-3) 48-24 on Saturday.
With Stanford's road win over UCLA, the Ducks' chances of playing for the Pac-12 title evaporated. Still, Oregon still has a slim outside shot of playing for the BCS National Championship. It appears, though, that the Ducks will likely gain an at-large berth for a BCS bowl.
The victory was the Ducks' fifth straight over the Beavers.
De'Anthony Thomas ran for three Oregon touchdowns (2, 5, and 29 yards).
Ducks Remain Unbeaten After Knocking Off Runnin' Rebels In Vegas
At Las Vegas:
Damyean Dotson scored 19 points as the Oregon Ducks (5-0) knocked off the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (#18 in the AP poll; 2-1) 83-79 Friday night in the semifinal round of the Global Sports Classic.
Damyean Dotson scored 19 points as the Oregon Ducks (5-0) knocked off the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (#18 in the AP poll; 2-1) 83-79 Friday night in the semifinal round of the Global Sports Classic.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Farewell, J. R.
Larry Hagman, the actor best remembered for his portrayal of businessman J. R. Ewing on the long-running original version of the television serialized dramatic series Dallas and who reprised the role in the recent cable TV revival, passed away on Friday afternoon at a Dallas hospital following a bout with cancer at age 81.
The son of legendary Broadway star Mary Martin, Mr. Hagman also played the role of Captain, then Major, Tony Nelson on the 1965-70 sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, in which he subsenquently married (and became master of) the sexy genie played by Barbara Eden.
But it was as one of the sons of Southfork Ranch (and Ewing Oil) patriarch Jock Ewing (played by the late Jim Davis) that Larry gained world-wide fame (or infamy). Best remebered was the 1980 episode in which J. R. was shot. Months later, it was revealed that it was J. R.'s mistress, played by Mary Crosby, who committed the foul deed.
The son of legendary Broadway star Mary Martin, Mr. Hagman also played the role of Captain, then Major, Tony Nelson on the 1965-70 sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, in which he subsenquently married (and became master of) the sexy genie played by Barbara Eden.
But it was as one of the sons of Southfork Ranch (and Ewing Oil) patriarch Jock Ewing (played by the late Jim Davis) that Larry gained world-wide fame (or infamy). Best remebered was the 1980 episode in which J. R. was shot. Months later, it was revealed that it was J. R.'s mistress, played by Mary Crosby, who committed the foul deed.
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