Big 12 Conference (Football)
Leach expects to return to college football
Mar 18, 2010 17:38 EDT
Fired Texas Tech coach Mike Leach 'expects' to coach again in college football. Mike Leach is far from the world he knew in landlocked Lubbock.
AP poll: UConn finishes season at No. 1 again
Mar 15, 2010 12:59 EDT
AP women's basketball poll: UConn finishes at No. 1 for ninth time in school history. UConn coach Geno Auriemma has been impressed with his Huskies unprecedented run at No. 1.
Irish feel tremors, fret over 'seismic change'
Mar 13, 2010 16:13 EST
Notre Dame not going anywhere, but shift in college football landscape feels likely. Relax, people. Notre Dame isn't going anywhere.
Okung finishes what he started at NFL combine
Mar 10, 2010 17:20 EST
At Oklahoma State's Pro Day, tackle Russell Okung finishes what he started at NFL combine. Russell Okung got a chance to finish what he started at the NFL combine.
Oklahoma's Balogun hopes he's not forgotten
Mar 09, 2010 21:34 EST
After season away, Oklahoma's Balogun still holds out hope for NFL future. Mike Balogun hopes his year away from Sooners football won't mean he's forgotten come time for the NFL draft.
Swarbrick: Expansion could force ND into move
Mar 09, 2010 15:28 EST
Notre Dame AD says conference expansion could force Irish to give up football independence. Notre Dame wants to remain independent in football, but that might not matter if the Big Ten and Pac-10 decide to expand and create sweeping changes to major college sports.
Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium on Dec 30
Mar 09, 2010 13:50 EST
Pinstripe Bowl debuts at Yankee Stadium on Dec 30, to be televised on ESPN. The first Pinstripe Bowl will be played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 30 and will be televised by ESPN.
Nebraska's Hickman says no to chance at NFL
Mar 02, 2010 17:01 EST
Nebraska C Jacob Hickman walks away from football rather than chase NFL dream he doesn't have. Jacob Hickman started 36 straight games in a Nebraska program famous for developing offensive lineman. He was poised to achieve the dream of the millions of boys on America's sandlots.
Tebow hopes new motion creates believers
Feb 26, 2010 20:21 EST
Tebow hoping new throwing motion turns NFL critics into believers. Tim Tebow was the first big-name quarterback to take the NFL's stage Friday.
Mid majors poised for NCAA tourney resurgence
Feb 18, 2010 15:20 EST
Hello, George Mason? After off year, mid-majors could be make some noise in NCAA tournament. Last March brought a sobering dose of reality to the nation's mid-majors.
Dunn, Udoh lead No. 22 Baylor over Texas Tech
Feb 16, 2010 22:32 EST
Dunn scores 30, Udoh has near triple-double as No. 22 Baylor beats Texas Tech 88-70. LaceDarius Dunn scored 30 points and Ekpe Udoh had 13 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks for No. 22 Baylor which beat Texas Tech 88-70 on Tuesday night for its third consecutive 20-win season.
Kansas coach Gill making $2 million per year
Jan 28, 2010 12:54 EST
Turner Gill's Kansas contract makes him Big 12's fifth-highest paid coach. Turner Gill's five-year contract as head football coach at Kansas will pay him $2 million a year, including $1.7 million for television, radio and other media responsibilities.
Texas Tech: James threatened to sue over Leach
Jan 27, 2010 23:35 EST
Texas Tech attorney says Craig James threatened to sue over now-fired coach's treatment of son. The father of injured Texas Tech receiver Adam James threatened to sue the university if it didn't investigate then-coach Mike Leach, according to a memo released Wednesday.
Baylor's Griffin says knee 'feeling good'
Jan 25, 2010 16:42 EST
Baylor QB Griffin is running again, says his surgically repaired knee 'feeling good'. Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin says his surgically repaired right knee is "feeling good" and that he's running again.
Louisiana Tech hires Dykes to replace Dooley
Jan 20, 2010 21:37 EST
Louisiana Tech taps Arizona's Sonny Dykes to replace Derek Dooley as head football coach. Louisiana Tech hired Arizona offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes on Wednesday to replace Derek Dooley as head coach.
Hearing Wednesday in Leach suit against school
Jan 19, 2010 17:24 EST
Leach attorneys to argue to speed up evidence gathering, Tech attorneys to argue for dismissal. Mike Leach and Texas Tech University each will have their say in court after weeks of trading accusations in the aftermath of the coach's suspension and firing last month.
McNeill will not be on Tuberville's staff
Jan 14, 2010 20:43 EST
McNeill, others will not stay at Texas Tech under Tuberville. Tommy Tuberville is cleaning house at Texas Tech in the wake of the Mike Leach's firing.
Tuberville hires offensive coordinator at Tech
Jan 13, 2010 19:48 EST
Tommy Tuberville hires Troy's offensive coordinator to run spread attack at Texas Tech. Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville has hired Troy's Neal Brown to be his offensive coordinator and keep the spread offense running for the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech introduces Tuberville as next coach
Jan 10, 2010 18:12 EST
Tuberville certain Texas Tech can go to the next level, will keep, build on aerial offense. Tommy Tuberville says he's certain he can take Texas Tech to new heights.
Tuberville says year away recharged him
Jan 09, 2010 22:16 EST
Texas Tech hires Tuberville; he says he'll bring 'new vigor' as Red Raiders coach. Tommy Tuberville said Saturday he's bringing "new vigor" from his year away from coaching as he prepares to take the reins of the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
