San Diego State Soaks City of San Diego
Wednesday, 08. 20. 2008 – Category: Miscellaneous, Mountain West
Over the past two years, the city of San Diego has lost over $300,000 on their contract to let the Aztecs play at Qualcomm Stadium. The contract is up, but the terms continue until a new deal is reached. (From: FanHouse)
Ex-Marshall Coach Tied to Academic Fraud
Monday, 08. 18. 2008 – Category: Conference USA, NCAA Infractions
Former Marshall Head Coach (and current UVA Defensive Coordinator) Bobby Pruett has been linked to academic fraud in documents filed Friday. At issue are some “guaranteed A’s” and some high-paying jobs. (From: CBS Sportsline)
Mauk’s Suit Against the NCAA
Monday, 08. 18. 2008 – Category: Big East, Legal Proceedings
The latest run-down of the goings on between Cincinnati quarterback Ben Mauk and the NCAA are explained. Mauk’s basic case boils down to the fact that NCAA has allowed petitions in similar situations. (From: FanHouse)
UConn & Cinci Season Previews
Monday, 08. 18. 2008 – Category: Big East
Chas Rich at FanHouse takes a cursory look at two “mediocre” Big East teams: Connecticut and Cincinnati. Cutting to the chase, Rich declares “These two teams seem most likely to be tenants in the mediocrity.” (From: FanHouse)
Expanding the Mountain West
Saturday, 08. 16. 2008 – Category: Other Conferences
Should the MWC expand? That question is answered with a resouding “Yes” by Fanblogs’ Ben Prather. He concludes that “expanding the MWC . . . would produce a conference very close in performance to the current level of both the ACC and Big East.” Check it out to read all the juicy details. (From: Fanblogs)
Huntingdon College Player Dies After Practice
Saturday, 08. 16. 2008 – Category: Other Conferences
A freshman at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama died after practice yesterday. J. Cameron West, the College’s President, said in a statement that the cause of death has not yet been determined.
(From: Huntingdon Col. Athletic Dept.)