Lawmaker compares college football’s BCS system to communism, says it can’t be fixedWASHINGTON — A congressman who wants to see college football adopt a playoff system is comparing the Bowl Championship Series to communism. BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system threat to bowl gamesWASHINGTON — Tackling an issue sure to rouse sports fans, lawmakers pressed college football officials Friday on switching the Bowl Championship Series to a playoff, with one Texas Republican calling the current system as unworkable as communism and joking it should be labeled “BS,” not “BCS.” BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system would threaten bowl gamesWASHINGTON — The coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series says a switch to a playoff system would threaten the existence of celebrated bowl games. Congress to examine fairness, financing of college football’s Bowl Championship SeriesWASHINGTON — Members of Congress are interested in learning more about the Bowl Championship Series and whether it is a fair way of choosing a college football champion. Michigan State coach Izzo ready to dance, maybe even sing in show for Coaches vs. CancerEAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo stands on stage and takes a deep breath after his latest two-hour rehearsal for an upcoming Broadway-style show to benefit cancer research. NCAA hopes new draft rule takes guessing game out of coaches’ offseason repertoireINDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA is trying to end the continual guessing game for college basketball coaches. 49ers sign LB Marques Harris, 12 undrafted free agentsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract. Top picks Raji, Matthews join other rookies for Packers’ orientation campGREEN BAY, Wis. — B.J. Raji and Clay Matthews are in for some culture shock in the NFL’s smallest market. At least they were smart enough to prepare for it. Pain-free Paterno says he ‘coached’ this spring after feeling like a supervisor last seasonNEW YORK — Joe Paterno felt like he was in charge again this spring. Closing window: NCAA approves rule to force college players into quicker draft decisionsINDIANAPOLIS — College basketball players will have to decide more quickly whether they plan to stay in the NBA draft. From Alabama to New York, swine flu prompts cancellations and rescheduling of sports eventsMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The swine flu outbreak has forced the cancellation or postponement of sporting events across the country, affecting everything from prep contests in Texas and Alabama to a college baseball road trip in Delaware. Porter, Duhart _ suspended from spring practice _ leave Pitt football teamPITTSBURGH — Senior wide receiver T.J. Porter and senior defensive lineman Tommie Duhart have left Pitt’s football team and plan to transfer to another school, according to a statement issued by coach Dave Wannstedt. Ex-NFL RB Lawrence Phillips to be tried on charges that he attacked girlfriend in 2005SAN DIEGO — Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips will go to trial on charges that he attacked his girlfriend in 2005. Heisman Trophy winners Brown, Torretta lead latest class of College Football Hall of FamersNEW YORK — Tim Brown played on a high school football team that won four games in three seasons and he went to Notre Dame thinking about a career as a computer scientist. New College Football Hall of Famer Torretta presides over opening bell at NasdaqNEW YORK — Newly elected College Football Hall of Famer Gino Torretta is presiding over the opening bell at the Nasdaq stock market. Indaina dismisses senior wide receiver Kellen Lewis from football teamBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana gave Kellen Lewis a second chance. IU dismisses senior receiver Kellen Lewis from football teamBLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana receiver Kellen Lewis has been dismissed from the football team for an undisclosed violation of team rules. Results of football coaches’ poll review to be revealed to AFCA board next weekWACO, Texas — The results of a three-month review of the USA Today coaches’ college football poll will be presented next week during the annual spring meeting of the American Football Coaches Association’s board of trustees. Asst. professor dies after being hit by baseball at Va. college athletic field while pitchingLYNCHBURG, Va. — An assistant professor at Liberty University in Virginia has died after being hit by a baseball at a neighboring college athletic field. House subcommittee to hold hearing on Bowl Championship SeriesWASHINGTON — The political football that is the Bowl Championship Series lands in Congress this week as lawmakers examine whether the system for awarding a national championship is fair. Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex. North Carolina legislators, governor to celebrate Tar Heels’ NCAA title with team, coachRALEIGH, N.C. — State lawmakers and Gov. Beverly Perdue will bask in the glow of the national championship won by the men’s basketball team at the University of North Carolina. Arizona Cardinals release running back Edgerrin James, 2 othersPHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals granted running back Edgerrin James’ wish to be released on Tuesday and cut two others who played significant roles in the team’s run to the Super Bowl. Punter Kevin Huber gets to play for another hometown team _ the BengalsCINCINNATI — Kevin Huber was steering his golf cart toward the 17th hole — a 369-yard, par-4 on a gently winding course along the Ohio River — when his cell phone buzzed. Obama salutes UConn team, shoots hoop with women’s teamWASHINGTON — Championship ceremony is a White House standard for sports teams. Shooting hoops with the president, now that’s something to remember. White House salute for champion University of Connecticut women’s basketball teamWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has welcomed the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to the White House, saluting the squad’s national title and undefeated season. Another masterpiece? Colts, Polian find way to plug holes by following same draft game planINDIANAPOLIS — Bill Polian stuck to his usual NFL draft plan and played the board perfectly, with a slight adaptation or two. RUSSO ON FOOTBALL: One team’s risky pick is another team’s bold move in NFL draftNEW YORK — In college football there’s a theory, supported by some solid evidence, that a high school player’s rating is influenced by the schools recruiting him. Jackson: Lakers consultant Tex Winter improving after suffering apparent strokeLOS ANGELES — Tex Winter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers consultant and mentor to coach Phil Jackson, is recovering in a Kansas hospital from an apparent stroke. Jets trade with Detroit, select Iowa RB Shonn Greene to start 2nd round of NFL draftNEW YORK — The New York Jets began the second day of the NFL draft in much the same fashion they impacted the opening round the previous day. |
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