BENNINGTON BATTLE DAY (VT.) In 1777 British general John Burgoyne sent 700 men to Bennington, Vermont, where 2,600 colonial troops were guarding a storehouse containing war supplies. American general John Stark met the British; killed their commander, Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum; and killed or imprisoned […]
Mid-American Conference Football News: Eight Student-Athletes Represented on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – The Wuerffel Trophy, College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service, today announced its watch list of 93 players from college football’s Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy […]
Mid-American Conference Football News: Hall, Ratkovich and Pimpleton Named to Paul Hornung Watch List
Louisville, Ky. — The Louisville Sports Commission today named 57 multi-talented college football players to the 2021 Watch List for the Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse. The Paul Hornung Award, now in its 12th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in […]
Mid-American Conference Football News: Golden Flashes QB Dustin Crum Named To Walter Camp Watch List
KENT, OHIO – Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum has been named to the 35-member watch list for the Walter Camp Award. Walter Camp is considered “The Father of American football”. He first selected an All-America team in 1889. The Walter Camp Foundation was founded in 1967 and honors Camp […]
Mid-American Conference Football News: Buffalo Bulls LB Kadofi Wright Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
HOUSTON – University at Buffalo linebacker Kadofi Wright has been named to the Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List. The Rotary Lombardi Award goes annually to the college football offensive or defensive lineman, who in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the character and discipline of NFL Hall […]
Mid-American Conference Football News: Kent State’s Dustin Crum, Ball State’s Drew Plitt and Western Michigan’s Kaleb Eleby named to Manning Award Watch List.
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Kent State’s Dustin Crum, Ball State’s Drew Plitt and Western Michigan’s Kaleb Eleby have been named to the prestigious Manning Award Watch List for the 2021 season. The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, was created to honor the college football […]
Daily Almanac for Sunday, August 15, 2021; The 227th Day of the Year
ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Catholic churches in the United States mark the feast of the Assumption on August 15 each year to celebrate the assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s body into heaven upon her death. Assumption Day is considered a Holy Day […]
Big Ten announces 2021 Football Championship Game Tickets On Sale Now
August 14, 2021 Eleventh Annual Championship Game in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 4 ROSEMONT, Ill. – Tickets for the 2021 Big Ten Football Championship Game are now on sale to the general public. The 11th annual Big Ten Football Championship Game will be played […]
Wisconsin Badgers News: ‘Stripe-Out’ scheduled for Football home opener vs. Penn State
Mon, Jul 26, 2021 Fans asked to wear red or white when Badgers host Penn State on Sept. 4 MADISON, Wis. – To mark the return of Badger football and a full Camp Randall Stadium, Wisconsin Athletics is asking fans to wear red or white, depending […]
Wisconsin Badgers News: Men’s Hockey non-conference schedule revealed for 2021-22
Badgers set for 10 non-conference contests, one exhibition MADISON, Wis. – The defending Big Ten-champion Wisconsin men’s hockey team officially announced its 2021-22 non-conference schedule. Following a year that included only Big Ten play and home games at LaBahn Arena, the Badgers will open their title […]
Ohio State Football News: Chris Olave & Garrett Wilson on Biletnikoff Watch List
Thu, Jul 22, 2021 Star receivers will form the top receiving tandem in college football in 2021 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s outstanding receiving duo of senior Chris Olave and junior Garrett Wilson have today been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list. The Biletnikoff Award is […]
Big Ten Announces 2021 Football Preseason Honors
July 22, 2021 View Online: bit.ly/2Uz71y7 Ten former All-Big Ten selections highlight this year’s list ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced its 2021 football preseason honors on Thursday in conjunction with the start of Big Ten Football Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium. A media […]
Big Ten Conference names Barry Alvarez as Special Advisor for Football
July 22, 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. – During his opening address at 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days, Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced that Barry Alvarez has been named Special Advisor for Football. Alvarez will begin his new role on August 2, 2021. A legendary […]
Big Ten Conference announces the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship
July 22, 2021 ROSEMONT, Ill. – During his opening address at 2021 Big Ten Football Media Days, Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren announced the creation of the George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship. The George and Viola Taliaferro Fellowship will provide individuals who have not historically […]
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ESPN signs SECN’s Paul Finebaum to multi-year contract extension
ESPN has reached a multi-year contract extension with SEC Network and ESPN Radio personality Paul Finebaum. Finebaum will continue to contribute across high-profile ESPN and SEC Network programming, including as the host of The Paul Finebaum Show and returning as an analyst on SEC Nation. […]
Former SEC, NFL star Benjamin Watson joins SEC Network as studio analyst
Super Bowl champion and former Georgia football standout Benjamin Watson has signed a deal to join SEC Network as a college football studio analyst. Watson will be a Saturday staple on the network’s SEC Now and SEC Football Final programs, and his first assignment will […]
Ohio Bobcats Football announces Game Times for 2021
FOLLOW OHIO FOOTBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 2021 Ohio Football Schedule ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio football team has announced game times and television selections for its 2021 regular season schedule today in conjunction with the Mid-American Conference office. Ohio’s 2021 non-conference slate is scheduled to include two nationally televised […]
Ohio Bobcats announce 2021 Football Schedule
FOLLOW OHIO FOOTBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 2021 Ohio Football Schedule | MAC Release ATHENS, Ohio — The Ohio football team has released its 2021 regular season schedule in conjunction with the Mid-American Conference office. The Bobcats’ 12-game slate features six home games at Peden Stadium — including four Saturday dates. Homecoming […]
In a surprising move, Ohio’s winningest football coach Frank Solich resigns due to health reasons
7/14/2021 ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH TIM ALBIN PROMOTED TO HEAD COACH FOLLOW OHIO FOOTBALL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Athens, OH—Ohio University Head Football Coach Frank Solich announced today that he is stepping down from his position to focus on his health, after an unprecedented successful sixteen seasons leading the Bobcats, which included […]