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
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Seven in Ohio State Class of 2016 are enrolled in classes
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Seven student-athletes who will be a part of Ohio State’s 2016 class of recruits have completed their high school course work and are on-campus and enrolled for spring semester classes at Ohio State University. The spring semester started yesterday. The seven include two defensive linemen, two offensive lineman and one … [Read more...] about Seven in Ohio State Class of 2016 are enrolled in classes
Meyer’s teams reach 20 consecutive wins a fourth time
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s alternative black uniforms looked awesome Saturday night and the second-largest crowd in Ohio Stadium history – 108,423 – was into the “Dark Night in the Shoe” theme with about 95 percent of that total following their team’s lead by wearing black. There was plenty of good news coming out of the 38-10 win over … [Read more...] about Meyer’s teams reach 20 consecutive wins a fourth time
Making a difference, one problem at a time
By: Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Media Relations Lehigh student-athletes are consistently focused on making themselves better in all aspects of life. Instead of taking the summer off, many work, complete internships, stay sharp and get ready for their seasons ahead. Add something thing to the list: making a difference in the lives of others. On June 25, a large … [Read more...] about Making a difference, one problem at a time
Could Dayton beat Alabama…in football?
By Steve Wilkins - Special to Pickin' Splinters Think about this. People tell me it is no big deal that the University of Dayton beat Ole Miss in basketball Saturday night. They say the SEC is not a basketball conference, so don’t put stock in the fact that UD has won quite a few in a row over the SEC schools. SEC is all about football baby!!! Well this BCS football … [Read more...] about Could Dayton beat Alabama…in football?