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Debbie Gibson and Tiffany Fist-Fight in 'Mega Python vs Gatoroid'

In the 1980s, former teen sensations Debbie Gibson and Tiffany constantly battled each other on the pop charts. Now, as grown women, the singers are rehashing their rivalry by flinging fists at each other's faces -- on television, that is. Calm down. It's not for some weird episode of "The Jerry Springer Show" or another...

The A-11 Offense: All Hands on Deck, College Football Will Never Be the Same

I'm not calling revolution, but there's a new brand of football in town fresh off the pitch in one California high school. Piedmont High School coaches have developed an offense in the last year which sometimes allows all 11 players on the field to be eligible. Pay attention kids, because this is something that can...

More Crazy Offensive Numbers From Tulsa

Last year, Tulsa became the only college football program in history to have a 1,000 yard back, a 5,000 yard passer and three 1,000 yard receivers. A while back I mentioned that one of those 1,000 yard receivers was fullback John Clay.He led his team with eights catches for 92 yards that day and closed the season with 69...

Wake Up the Echoes: Notre Dame Brings in Major Recruiting Haul

Much-hyped Notre Dame was overshadowed for once today, but here's guessing their fans don't mind. As a rule Notre Dame players seem to be a bit overrated by the recruiting services but across the nation there seems to be a vibe that Notre Dame's Signing Day haul was commendable. Rivals currently gives the Irish the #2...

Recruiting: A Business Boom

Recruiting wasn't always like this. Until recently, the broad-based networks like Rivals.com and Scout weren't even an idea in someone's mind.Not long ago it was old school, with names like Allen Wallace, Tom Lemming and Rick Kimbrel. They (and others) published once-a-year magazines, perhaps a newsletter or a 900 number...

Background on Rivals

Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1998 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.

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