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Longhorns Say They're 'Singled Out' by New Recruiting Rule

By Terrance HarrisFeb 11th 2010 – 12:37PM

Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds is upset with a new NCAA rule that will severely limit the recruiting process for "publicly designated" coaches in waiting. The Longhorns, of course, designated defensive coordinator Will Muschamp as Mack Brown's replacement a year ago in order to keep other programs from pursuing the...

For Kentucky Football, Survive and Thrive

By Jim HenryNov 17th 2009 – 8:00AM

While No. 1 Florida and No. 2 Alabama each play glorified scrimmages on Saturday and continue their march to the SEC Championship game next month, one of the more intriguing conference match-ups features Kentucky at Georgia. Yes, Kentucky. Football. The Wildcats have done an impressive job of persevering this season....

Feel-Good Wildcats Keep on Survivin'

By Jim HenryOct 21st 2009 – 2:15PM

Kentucky has been besieged by bad breaks and injuries this season. Of course, just when you thought it was time to toss dirt and plant daisies on the Wildcats, they responded with their biggest victory of the year. Their first win over Auburn in more than four decades last Saturday helps validate what head coach Rich...

Wildcats Are Stronger, Faster, but Still Underdogs Beyond the Bluegrass

By Jim HenryAug 10th 2009 – 3:00PM

Rich Brooks doesn't take it personally. Even the veteran coach admits there was a time not so long ago when opponents thought they could chalk an automatic "W' in that column when facing the Kentucky Wildcats. "It's not that way any more," Brooks said. He's right, too. Kentucky's preseason practice moves into full pads...

Mike Bellotti Steps Down at Oregon

By Brian GrummellMar 13th 2009 – 3:22PM

Breaking news this Friday afternoon as it is being reported Oregon football coach Mike Bellotti is stepping down after 14 seasons in Eugene. In that time he made Oregon a prominent program nationally, finishing with a 116-55 record.He guided the school to four seasons of 10 or more victories, a pair of Pac-10...

Rich Brooks News From the Web

  • 05/17/12 Zumiez Q1 Results Top View; Guides Q2 Earnings Below... Source: RTTNews Sports apparel retailer Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ: News ) reported Thursday a profit for the first quarter that increased from last year, reflecting improved margins and strong sales at established stores.
  • 05/09/12 Bangor Business Expo to feature food, free seminars... Source: Bangor Daily News - Bangor ME Seminars, social media marketing tips — and free food — will be available at the Bangor Civic Center, which the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce will turn into an exhibition hall on Thursday.
  • 05/08/12 BRCC Business Expo to features free seminars,... Source: Bangor Daily News - Bangor ME Social media marketing will be the topic to start the day.
  • 04/23/12 Wildcats have some potential to improve Source: Kentucky New Era - Hopkinsville KY A few years ago, the University of Kentucky football program was drawing interest year round from Big Blue Nation, which normally reserves most of its attention to the basketball program.
  • 04/22/12 Cougars go ‘name' route with coach - Sun, 22 Apr... Source: The Spokesman-Review - Spokane WA In John Blanchette's April 16 column about Bill Doba ("Doba's had full life ), one thing stood out. Regarding Mike Leach's $.2.2 million salary, "That's the ante to compete in the Pac-12 now."

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