Courtesy of FightingIllini.com URBANA, Ill. – University of Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced the dismissal of head football coach Bill Cubit on Saturday following one season as interim head coach. Whitman, who made the announcement on his first official day as the university’s athletic director, indicated that providing stability to the Fighting … [Read more...] about Cubit dismissed as U of I football coach
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Ohio State announces 18 on 2016 NLI signing day
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State University head coach Urban Meyer and his staff capped the 2016 national letter of intent signing day with a class of 25 new Buckeyes. Seven of these young men are already enrolled at Ohio State and taking course work with 18 new Buckeyes officially joining the recruiting class on Wednesday by signing their … [Read more...] about Ohio State announces 18 on 2016 NLI signing day
Purdue announces a class of 23
Courtesy of Purdue Athletics WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue head football coach Darrell Hazell announced a class of 23 student-athletes Wednesday to play for the Boilermakers. The class is comprised of five defensive linemen, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, three cornerbacks, three safeties, two athletes, a running back, a quarterback, a kicker and a … [Read more...] about Purdue announces a class of 23
Joe Burger & Craig Fada earn scholarships
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today – this morning, in fact, in front of the entire team – Ohio State coach Urban Meyer did something he truly enjoys to do: recognize achievement and accomplishment among his players. So, at a little past 8 a.m., he announced that fifth-year senior stalwarts Joe Burger and Craig Fada have each been placed on … [Read more...] about Joe Burger & Craig Fada earn scholarships
Woodson elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Courtesy of PurdueSports.com WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Former Purdue All-America defensive back Rod Woodson has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. The Football Bowl Subdivision Class of 2016 was announced today in Scottsdale, Arizona, and includes 14 players and two coaches. The class was chosen from a national ballot of 76 All-America players and five elite … [Read more...] about Woodson elected to College Football Hall of Fame