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And this is why March’s last name is ‘Madness’

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MARCH MADNESS – After Ali Farokhmanesh nailed the 3-point shot that was heard around the world with 35 seconds left in regulation to seal a victory over the No. 1 overall seed, Kansas Jayhawks, the Northern Iowa Panthers are officially on the map and heading to the Sweet 16 round for the first time in the school’s history.

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March Madness and the NCAA Sweet 16

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – As we spring ahead our clocks, March Madness is creeping that much closer to tip-off. Looking at the tournament of all tournaments, my picks from the sweet 16 on go a little like this . . .

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The Beauty of NCAA March Madness

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KALAMAZOO, Mich.- Yes, it’s that time of year again when the snow begins to melt and the flowers begin to bloom and the weather starts to ripen into something that brings a smile to all us Michiganders who appreciate the coming of spring and the best sporting event the year.

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Tim Tebow Bombs in 31-13 Senior Bowl Loss

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MOBILE, Ala. – Now that all the hype and glory of college ball is behind him, Tebow has a more challenging task at hand, impressing NFL scouts who are good talent evaluators and certainly know the huge difference between a college and an NFL quarterback.

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USC Players Abandoning Ship as Carroll Plans For NFL Job

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LOS ANGELES, CA. – Los Angeles awoke Saturday with the sinking feeling that Pete Carroll’s reported departure from USC will be a reality. Kyle Prater, the school’s top wide receiver prospect has reconsidered his verbal commitment to the school. That follows the news that two offensive mainstays of the program, WR Damien Williams and RB Joe McKnight are entering the 2010 NFL draft.

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Alabama Beats Texas 37-21 in BCS Championship

PASADENA, CA. – The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide defense knocked Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy out of the BCS title game early Thursday night, then made a big play to save the win late, going on to a 37-21 victory for their first national title since 1992.

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Ohio State Crushes Oregon in Rose Bowl

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PASADENA, CA. – Ohio State Buckeye quarterback Terrelle Pryor had his coming out party in yesterday’s Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena. Pryor finished 23-of-37, 266 yards (all career highs) and two TDs and showcased his ability to run, gaining a game-high 72 yards rushing, ending his Buckeyes three-game BCS losing streak with a 26-17 win over the Oregon Ducks.

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Tim Tebow Shatters Records in Sugar Bowl Win

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NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Tim Tebow went out with a sonic bang! The Florida Gators’ quarterback completed his first 12 passes and led his Gators (13-1) to scores on the first five possessions in a 51-24 shellacking over No. 4 Cincinnati (12-1) in the New Years Day Sugar Bowl Game.

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Mark Ingram Wins Heisman Trophy

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NEW YORK – In the tightest vote in the 75-year history of the Heisman Trophy, Alabama Crimson Tide running back Mark Ingram won the award.

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Notre Dame QB Clausen and WR Tate Leaving for NFL Draft

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SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen and receiver Golden Tate announced they will skip their final year at the university to enter the upcoming NFL draft. The university made the announcement Monday on campus explaining the players made their decisions after speaking to fired head coach Charlie Weis this past weekend.

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