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CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title
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CSU-Pueblo wins first Division II title

December 20, 2014

Now, there is none better in Division II. Chris Bonner threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, Cameron McDondle ran for 113 yards and the ThunderWolves relied on some stingy…

Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl
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Utah State shuts down UTEP in New Mexico Bowl

December 20, 2014

Utah State’s defense, here led by Brian Suite, shut down Jameill Showers and the Texas-El Paso offense Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M.Ross D. Ranklin/Associated Press Nick…

New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor
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New Orleans again has a Ragin’ Cajuns flavor

December 20, 2014

Louisiana-Lafayette and quarterback Terrance Broadway were a step ahead of Nevada and defensive end Lenny Jones on Saturday in the New Orleans Bowl.Jonathan Bachman/Associated Press “It looked like people were…

About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off
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About-face: Air Force, W. Michigan face off

December 19, 2014

Wide receiver Garrett Brown and Air Force found a way to beat Colorado State in the season finale for both teams and they look to carry that momentum into the…

Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain
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Colorado State prepares to face Utah without McElwain

December 19, 2014

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins, here joking with teammates during practice for the Las Vegas Bowl, has had reason to smile this season. He was a Biletnikoff Award finalist,…

Thirty-nine bowl games and a reason to watch every one
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Thirty-nine bowl games and a reason to watch every one

December 18, 2014

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the Colorado State football team, with interim head coach Dave Baldwin, here talking to the media after practice Wednesday, leading the Rams against…

CSU’s Higgins makes AP All-America team
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CSU’s Higgins makes AP All-America team

December 16, 2014

Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins, left, loses the ball after crossing the goal line for a touchdown against New Mexico's Devonta Tabannah in the first half of an NCAA…

Skyhawks enter their inaugural  indoor season
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Skyhawks enter their inaugural indoor season

December 16, 2014

Fort Lewis College begins its inaugural season of indoor track and field led by head coach Mark Dutro. The Skyhawks are one of two new programs, along with South Dakota…

South Carolina women remain No. 1 in AP Poll
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South Carolina women remain No. 1 in AP Poll

December 15, 2014

Bianca Cuevas and South Carolina have soared above the competition this season, and the Gamecocks are again the top team in The Associated Press Top 25 poll.Richard Shiro/Associated Press The…

Villanova QB Robertson wins Payton Award
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Villanova QB Robertson wins Payton Award

December 14, 2014

The other finalists were Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., who was the runner-up for the Payton for the second consecutive season, and Idaho State quarterback Justin Arias. Robertson passed…

Who’s next? Heisman contenders for 2015
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Who’s next? Heisman contenders for 2015

December 14, 2014

Texas Christian quarterback Trevone Boykin is expected to be among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy in 2015.Brandon Wade/Associated Press file photo Runner-up Melvin Gordon has already said he…

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota wins Heisman Trophy
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Oregon QB Marcus Mariota wins Heisman Trophy

December 13, 2014

The understated star quarterback became Oregon’s first Heisman winner going away Saturday night, capping a three-year climb to college football’s most prestigious individual award. “I’m humbled to be standing here…

CSU-Pueblo edges West Georgia 10-7
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CSU-Pueblo edges West Georgia 10-7

December 13, 2014

Two missed West Georgia (12-3) field goals – one blocked, the other clanked off the upright just before halftime – kept the ThunderWolves in the game despite a sputtering first-half…

Spreading it out
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Spreading it out

December 13, 2014

Starting five gets it done against Adams State

Uphill battle
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Uphill battle

December 13, 2014

Although the weather held off, Saturday’s Durango Performance Center 4 Corners Cyclocross series event was a challenging, uphill battle. No walk in the park for Cormac McGeough and others who…

Lucky No. 13 – at least for Navy
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Lucky No. 13 – at least for Navy

December 13, 2014

For the 13th consecutive year, Navy celebrated a victory over Army, thanks in no small part to wide receiver Jamir Tillman (4), who scored and tied the game with just…

Scandal-free Heisman puts focus on football
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Scandal-free Heisman puts focus on football

December 12, 2014

With no scandals swirling around the Heisman Trophy this season, it’s been a much more carefree vibe, as was evident Friday when Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon (left) and Alabama…

Are you ready for some cyclocross?
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Are you ready for some cyclocross?

December 12, 2014

Fort Lewis College will play host to the Durango Performance Center 4 Corners Cyclocross Series on Saturday at Ray Dennison Memorial Field. The event also will serve as the Rocky…

Ready to strike the pose?
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Ready to strike the pose?

December 11, 2014

Marcus Mariota put up nearly flawless numbers this season in leading Oregon to a spot in the first College Football Playoff. At the College Football Awards Show on Thursday night,…

Delany: 5 conferences comfortable with 4 CFP slots
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Delany: 5 conferences comfortable with 4 CFP slots

December 10, 2014

The leagues knew that when they helped create the new postseason system. Now administrators, coaches, players and fans are living it for the first time. Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany…

Badgers’ Andersen bolts for Beavers
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Badgers’ Andersen bolts for Beavers

December 10, 2014

Gary Andersen shocked Wisconsin with his decision to step down Wednesday to become the head coach at Oregon State.Morry Gash/Associated Press file photo Andersen, the Badgers’ coach for the last…

Rams roll on, tip Buffs
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Rams roll on, tip Buffs

December 9, 2014

Up for grabs? Not for long, as Colorado’s Josh Scott (center) prepares to haul in a rebound in front of Colorado State’s Tiel Daniels on Wednesday in Boulder.Cliff Grassmick/Boulder Daily…