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Georgetown vs China Brawl

Yesterday afternoon Georgetown played an exhibition game against Bayi Rockets in Beijing. Now correct me if I am wrong, but exhibition matches are suppose to be relaxed, and have a whole lot less riding on them than regular session games. Unfortunately that’s not exactly how this game turned out...

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Pre-Season College Basketball Picks

With my schools football team recent loss to Arizona State, they have fallen to an embarrassing 1-8. Because of their lousiness (is that a word?), I have officially lost all interest in college football. I am now putting all interest into the upcoming college basketball season....

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Bernie Fine Fired From Syracuse

Bernie Fine, Syracuse's assistant basketball coach, has been fired by the university for allegedly molesting three boys years ago. "At the direction of Chancellor Cantor, Bernie Fine's employment with Syracuse University has been terminated, effective immediately," university spokesman Kevin Quinn...

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Lacrosse Takes W In Drug Use

Who do you think are the biggest drug users in college sports? My first guess was the ultimate frisbee players until I found out it, as a matter of fact, is not an NCAA sport. My second guess was, golfers. Just look at John Daly, the man has won two majors and nothing about the whiskey loving...

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Tips for Your First Days of Classes

Yes, the first week is kind of a joke as far as learning goes, however, starting off the year right by making a good first impression is pretty crucial. Here are some pointers for your first days of classes. Stand out and be confident (even if you're not): Faking confidence is how I survived the...

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Trinity College's Men's Squash Team Loses For First Time In 14-Years

Not many people give this sport, much credit, but it’s pretty hardcore. Squash. Yes, Squash, not racquetball, Squash. For anyone who hasn’t played it, its actually pretty cool and does not get the credit it deserves. photo via mini-net Up until last night Trinity College was holding the longest...

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Sorry I'm Not Sorry, Forbes: College Football Stays

Due to my borderline obsession with college football (I'm seeing a Buddhist about it), I was presented with an article written in Forbes Magazine recently. Writer Steven Salzberg gave an admirable argument as to how college football is corrupting universities. He provides, and rightfully so, that...

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Friday Night Lights: College Football Picks [RIVALRY EDITION]

I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving! Although most think of turkey, stuffing and an array of other delicacies this weekend, two words come to this guy's mind: Rivalry weekend. Rivalries are enormous no matter the record of the teams. The hatred (strong word, I know, but the truth) between the...

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Gunnar Kiel('s Mother) Commits

It seems as though every star college football player who decides to go to the NFL has that shady uncle who is there to make the background decisions for him. Now it seems as though star high school football players have their mothers to take that role. After a "roller-coaster" recruitment of...

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Justin Blackmon NFL Bound

Justin Blackmon in this year NFL draft may be the first receiver to be selected by a NFL team, and last night during the Tosito's Feista Bowl he proved why. With a statline of 8 rec, 186 yds and 3TD Blackmon may have been the best player on the field last night. Making game changing plays...

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