Asamoah Named to National Football Foundation 2009
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The event will also include the induction of the 2009 College Football Hall of Fame and the presentation of several major awards. Each finalist will receive an $18,000 post-graduate scholarship, and one of the 16 will be announced as the recipient of the 20th Anniversary William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth (and formerly known as the Draddy Trophy), which recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar- athlete in the nation. (Fightingillini.com)
BYU's Matt Bauman named a 2009 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Oct 30, 2009
Cougar linebacker will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth (Themwc.com)
Sneak Peek at the New Magazine Oct 29, 2009
While moving up the ranks, he worked under College Football Hall of Fame inductees Don James at Kent State, Johnny Majors at Tennessee and Earl Bruce at Ohio State. In the professional ranks, he served under Jim Mora in New Orleans and a first-time head coach by the name of Bill Cowher in Pittsburgh. (PackerReport.com)
What should be done with Georgia Dome? Oct 29, 2009
It is in a good location because of the new college football hall of fame and various other tourist attractions. That way the stadium and the attractions help each other out as far as bringing people to the area. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
Centennial Park and Downtown as a whole are on the verge of a renaissance with the College Football Hall of Fame and a new Georgia Dome in the near future there will be over a million more people every year than there are even now with the aquarium and the world of coke. The funniest part is their bashing of MARTA yet they are the ones that use it most. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Aggies Return To Great West Action At So. Utah Oct 27, 2009
Aggies Return To Great West Action At Southern Utah - UC DAVIS OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Aggies Return To Great West Action At Southern Utah. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Legoland scouting Atlanta sites. Is a wax museum next? Oct 24, 2009
A pirate museum and college football hall of fame were recently announced as well. William Pate, president of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, said it would be nice to have another place for young kids, along with the Imagine It Children's Museum of Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Harper Receiving Coach of the Year Consideration Oct 23, 2009
In addition, the winners are recognized within a permanent exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame. The 'Jacks are 5-1 on the season, and perfect 2-0 in Southland Conference play. (Sfajacks.com)
John Elway Named Walter Camp Football Foundation's "Man of the Year" Oct 22, 2009
In 2000, Elway was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Elway has been recognized for his tireless community involvement. (Pac-10.org)
Aggies Travel To Pacific Northwest To Face Vikings Oct 20, 2009
UC Davis renews rivalry with Portland State looking for third straight win in series (Ucdavisaggies.com)
ATL may get pirate museum Oct 17, 2009
Last month, city leaders revealed that the College Football Hall of Fame is moving from South Bend, Ind. to Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Housing industry hurts rebound Oct 17, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame 100 September 2012. Cancer Treatment Centers 500 2014. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Record within Butler's reach Oct 16, 2009
"A 49-something average. I never thought of that. Drew's in a groove right now," said Kevin Butler, Drew's father and a former Georgia kicker who is in the College Football Hall of Fame. "If he can hit him that far with the right hang time and a good operation. ... hey, more power to him, we're all for it," said assistant coach John Lilly, who oversees the punt team. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UC Davis Hosts Rams In Homecoming Matchup Oct 14, 2009
Aggies look to even record at 3-3 with 6 p.m. matchup on Saturday against Winston-Salem State (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Elis End Non-League Slate at Lehigh Oct 14, 2009
Yale football coaching legend Carm Cozza, a 2003 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, is in his 12th season as the color commentator for WELI broadcasts. Ron Vaccaro '04 returns for his fourth year as play-by-play announcer. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Bisher was the best. He still is. Oct 13, 2009
Thats why the man is in the College Football Hall of Fame. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
OSU Defense Badgers Badgers In 31-13 Victory Oct 11, 2009
Many of the homespun adages coined by College Football Hall of Fame coach Paul Bear Bryant have long outlived him, including one of Bryants favorites: Offense sells the tickets, but defense wins the championships. . (Bucknuts.com)
HBCU Blog: Clark Atlanta, Black College HOF Oct 11, 2009
The inaugural Black College Football Hall of Fame induction class will have eight members and will be enshirned next February, according to an announcement from HOF organizers. Former Grambling University and NFL quarterbacks James Shack Harris and Doug Williams, among the driving forces behind the Black College HOF, announced Friday that the first class will consist of seven players and/or coaches plus one contributor to Black College football and will be enshrined Feb. 20, 2010 in conjunction... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Today in History - Oct. 11 Oct 11, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame electee Chris Spielman is 44. Actor Luke Perry is 43. (Anchorage Daily News)
Black College Football HOF plans unveiled Oct 10, 2009
Plans for Black College Football Hall of Fame announced - Atlanta Business Chronicle ... Plans for Black College Football Hall of Fame announced ... Byron E. Small Former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, left, and former NFL quarterback James Harris announce to the media about plans of creating a Black College Football Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Sooners' Bradford set to return Oct 10, 2009
Former NFL quarterbacks Doug Williams and James Harris announced the Black College Football Hall of Fame plans to hold an inaugural induction ceremony in Atlanta on Feb. 10. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Black College Hall to open in Atlanta in February Oct 10, 2009
Black College Football Hall of Fame to be opened in Atlanta ... The Black College Football Hall of Fame will open in February ... The College Football Hall of Fame is moving from South Bend to Atlanta. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Stokan's pitch for Tech-Georgia game Oct 9, 2009
Part of the pitch to Georgia and Georgia Tech about moving their 2011 football game to the start of the season and to the Georgia Dome is that the event would coincide with the first College Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies in Atlanta. Gary Stokan, the Atlanta Sports Council president who heads the Chick-fil-A College Kickoff Game as well as the Hall's relocation here, said the convergence of the two events will focus increased attention on the 2011 game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DUAL THREATS: QB commits Miller, Kinder headline Marrone's 1st full recruiting class Oct 9, 2009
McPherson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who led Syracuse to an undefeated season in 1987, hails from West Hempstead, N.Y. A little less than 25 years ago, McPherson grappled with the same situation, the same butterflies Kinder is experiencing now. All around the same New York City neighborhoods. (Daily Orange, NY)
Clark Atlanta fires coach, more on Black College HOF Oct 8, 2009
Does the current college football hall of fame not include HBCU players/coaches. There should be one building so that everyone can visit to see the heroes from all facets of college football under one roof. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hall announces ticket prices, calls them competitive Oct 8, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame: $12. Hockey Hall of Fame: $15. (News & Observer -- Sports)
There's a Party on the Plaza Oct 8, 2009
5-6 p.m. The Hawkeye Radio Network Pre-Game Show featuring Jim Albracht with appearances by Gary Dolphin, Ed Podolak and 2009 College Football Hall of Fame inductee on the Kum age. 7:08 p.m. Inside Kinnick Stadium - `Jamia' to sing the national anthem. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hall deal includes 'break-up' fee Oct 8, 2009
The non-profit organization overseeing the Chick-fil-A Bowl will have to pay the National Football Foundation $1 million if Atlanta fails to get the College Football Hall of Fame up and running, according to a document detailing the deal ... Organizers of a Black College Football Hall of Fame, a virtual museum with an annual induction of top athletes in the field, is expected to announce Friday that it will also be headed to Atlanta ... Boosters also think the NFF's College Football Hall of Fame... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
College Football Hall of Fame Deal Has $1M Clause Oct 8, 2009
The National Football Federation will be paid a $1 million fee if Atlanta fails to get the College Football Hall of Fame up and running. A document detailing the deal was released Wednesday and shows Peach Bowl Inc. would pay the "break up" fee if organizers fail to raise the $50 million needed to build the attraction or can't find a site. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
The Black College Football Hall of Fame is headed to Atlanta ... The announcement comes two weeks after the NCAA decided to move the College Football Hall of Fame from South Bend, Ind ... With the news that the Black College Football Hall of Fame will be established in Atlanta, I have an opportunity to bring up a subject previously discussed in this forum who should belong on the all-time Black College football team. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Aggies Open Great West Action At South Dakota Oct 7, 2009
UC Davis looks to capture first GWC title since 2005 when they begin league play against Coyotes (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Source: FSU won't ask Bowden to step down Oct 7, 2009
Sellers, who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988, still attends FSU football games regularly. He was at the Seminoles' 19-9 victory over FCS opponent Jacksonville (Ala. (ABC News)
FSU needs clarity on Bowden, future Oct 7, 2009
The man is already in the College Football Hall of Fame and will end his career as no worse than the No. 2 winner in the history of Division I-A football. He holds a special place in the history of the game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saturday’s Yale-Dartmouth Football Game to be Video Streamed On-line Oct 6, 2009
Cozza, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame, coached at Yale for 32 seasons and has the Ivy League record for wins (179, including 10 Ivy League titles). He has served as the Yale football color commentator since 1998. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Iowa Hosts Michigan in Prime Time Event Saturday Oct 6, 2009
STATION NAMED TO HALL OF FAME , the former University of Iowa linebacker who compiled nearly 500 career tackles and twice was named consensus All-American, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Station will be recognized Saturday in pre-game ceremonies at Kinnick Stadium. (Hawkeyesports.com)
West Virginia gets by Colorado, 35-24 (Yesterday) Oct 3, 2009
" But for Colorado, it just wasn't clean enough. NOTES -- For the second consecutive game, defensive lineman Scooter Berry (shoulder) did not play after being injured in the East Carolina game Sept. 12. Linebacker Reed Williams (foot) returned for the first time last night since being injured in the same game. ... Former West Virginia quarterback, Brashear High School graduate and Hill District native Major Harris, was honored during the game for his upcoming enshrinement into the College... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Faulkner partners with Former College Coach Tom Osborne Oct 2, 2009
"We're very pleased that Faulkner University will be our first TeamMates chapter a significant distance from Nebraska," said Osborne, the current athletic director at the University of Nebraska and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who is scheduled to speak this evening at Faulkner's annual benefit dinner. "We're excited about the standing relationship we'll have with Faulkner and with the impact the administrators and student-athletes will have with the mentees in this community.". (WSJA.com, AL)
Rockne Sculpture To Be Dedicated Friday Oct 2, 2009
- A bronze sculpture of former University of Notre Dame football coach , a charter member of the College Football Hall of Fame, will be dedicated Friday (Oct ... He also created the and Moose Krause sculptures east of Notre Dame Stadium, the Rockne sculpture at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown South Bend, Ind ... He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in its first year of inductions in 1951. (Und.com)
Huskies Notebook: Sarkisian keeping team focused on Irish Oct 1, 2009
Steve Sarkisian hit all the sights: Touchdown Jesus, the College Football Hall of Fame, everything that makes a trip to Northern Indiana part of college football nostalgia ... I think you can make the mistake of going there and treating it like a vacation and going there and going to the Grotto and the College Football Hall of Fame and Touchdown Jesus and all that stuff, Sarkisian said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
United Way kicks off new campaign Oct 1, 2009
Cannon is an All-American, 1959 Heisman Trophy winner and 2008 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, and one of the American Football League s most celebrated players. United Way has worked toward the common good in the Washington Parish for over 50 years, according to a press release from the organization. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Aggies Prepare For No. 5 Boise State On Saturday Sep 30, 2009
Biggs is the second-winningest coach in the history of the UC Davis program, trailing only Jim Sochor whose 156-41-5 record between 1970-88 led to his enshrinement into the College Football Hall of Fame. Coach Sochor is expected to be at Saturday's game at Boise State. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Trip to Notre Dame Strictly Business Sep 30, 2009
I think you can make the mistake of going there and treating the thing like a vacation, going there and going to the Grotto and going to the College Football Hall of Fame and going to look at Touchdown Jesus and all that stuff, Sarkisian said this week. We wont do that. (Dawgman.com)
College football Sep 26, 2009
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Sun Devils set to face'great program' on its turf Sep 26, 2009
The streak began with coach Jim Donnan, a College Football Hall of Fame member, going 35-13 from 1997-2000 - and still getting fired. Talk about lofty expectations. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Downs and distance Sep 25, 2009
The College Football Hall of Fame, a mainstay in the college football hotbed of South Bend, Ind. for the past 22 years, is moving. (Boston Globe)
Reserving interstate lanes for the affluent Sep 25, 2009
We just added a big development lab from RIM and landed the College Football Hall of Fame. Companies are moving here, not leaving here. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
College Hall of Fame: who's paying for it? Sep 25, 2009
The College Football Hall of Fame made its formal introduction to Atlanta Thursday. The confetti had barely hit the floor before the question begged: who's getting the tab. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
'Football capital of the South' Sep 25, 2009
With a blast of confetti from overhead and a drumline to the side, the College Football Hall of Fame countdown clock turned on ... Enshrinements for the College Football Hall of Fame will hopefully occur during the same weekend as the season-opening Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Georgia Dome, officials said on Thursday before a press conference to officially announce that the Hall is moving to Atlanta in 2012. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SEC's Slive talks to Kiffin, Meyer Sep 25, 2009
HALL OF FAME: Plagued by low attendance in South Bend, the College Football Hall of Fame hopes to get a boost in visitors after it moves to new $50 million facility next to Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. A new building will be constructed alongside the park and is projected to open in the summer of 2012, within walking distance of popular tourist attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and World of Coca-Cola. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hall of Fame to be part of Atlanta revitalization Sep 25, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame to open in Atlanta in 2012 - ESPN ... ATLANTA -- Plagued by low attendance in South Bend, the College Football Hall of Fame hopes to get a boost in visitors after it moves to a new $50 million facility next to Centennial Olympic Park. (ESPN -- College Football)
Woodrow Lowe To Be Saluted Sep 25, 2009
It is part of the festivities for Lowe, who will become the 21st Crimson Tide member of the College Football Hall of Fame. Throughout the season, players who are being inducted into the Hall of Fame this year return to campus for a special on-field event, where a commemorative plaque is presented to the university for permanent display. (BamaMag.com)
Braves’ Cox to retire after ’10 season Sep 24, 2009
The College Football Hall of Fame, which never attracted the number of visitors its organizers hoped for after moving it to South Bend, Ind. in 1995, is being moved to Atlanta. (Boston Globe)
Extra Points Archive: The Athlete, The Artist Sep 24, 2009
Justice is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and held the UNC career total offense record for 45 years before being passed in 1994 by Jason Stanicek. He was a consensus All-America as a junior and senior and was featured on the covers of Life and the Saturday Evening Post. (Tarheelblue.com)
College FB Hall of Fame adds to tourist menu Sep 24, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame adds to tourist menu ... The College Football Hall of Fame, which officials will announce today is coming to Atlanta, will cost $50 million and be funded by city, state and private sources ... Thinking more broadly is what helped Atlanta win its bid to move the museum, said Steve Hatchell, president of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
First Fan of the Week winner! Sep 24, 2009
College football hall of fame coming to Altanta. Bob Horner had a sweet compact swing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Three Former 'Canes to be Inducted into Ring of Honor Sep 24, 2009
In 2006, Blades was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Dunn played running back for UM from 1935-39 serving as team captain as a freshman and senior. (Hurricanesports.com)
At Ole Miss, resurgence comes as SEC West Division rises Sep 24, 2009
"Everyone coming in thought the battle would be between Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU and now all of sudden Auburn is off to a good start and I'll make this prediction right now: Arkansas is going to mess up someone. They may not be in Atlanta (for the SEC championship game) but they're going to have a say-so," said Manning, who also is the chairman of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. "Everyone on our side of it has played very well," said Alabama coach , whose... (USA Today -- Sports)
Hall of Fame coach MacPherson visits Hingham Sep 24, 2009
MacPherson was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2009. Coach MacPherson was a long-time head coach at Syracuse, where he led the team to an 11-0-1 season in 1987. (Hingham Journal, MA)
College Football Hall of Fame moving to Atlanta Sep 24, 2009
-- The College Football Hall of Fame, which never managed to attract the number of visitors its organizers hoped for after moving it to South Bend in 1995, is being moved to Atlanta to bring it more exposure, organizers told the city ... "We take this action not because of any failure on your part, but because we have an opportunity to take the exposure of the Hall of Fame to an entirely new level," wrote Archie Manning, chairman of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall... (ESPN -- College Football)
Derrick Coleman Named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® Sep 23, 2009
College Football Hall of Fame coach and ESPN personality Lou Holtz will once again serve as the spokesperson for the 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams. "Allstate has been inspired by the commitment and sacrifice these student-athletes have made to better our communities and improve the lives of our neighbors," said Lisa Cochrane, vice president of marketing for Allstate. (Uclabruins.com)
Somebody must not have a life because hating Beryonce seems to be a lifetime job. How about turning the chann... Sep 23, 2009
The College Football Hall of Fame is relocating down the street from the Soft Drink Hall of Fame because things go better with Coke. Score: 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
UC Davis To Host Western Oregon On Saturday Sep 22, 2009
Aggies try for first win of the season against Wolves who bring 2-1 record to Aggie Stadium (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Pooch kicks & pancakes: Freshman QBs turning heads Sep 18, 2009
on Saturday, it will feature a matchup of coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame. Samford is coached by (inducted in 1991) and Miles by Billy Joe (2007). (USA Today -- Sports)
Clemson Football Game Program Feature: O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy Sep 18, 2009
The hospitality down there hooked us and the games have been outstanding (Clemsontigers.com)
Notre Dame to honor its heyday teams of 1940s Sep 17, 2009
Kent Stephens, the College Football Hall of Fame historian, doesn't believe a school will ever dominate for a four-year period like Notre Dame did. "I can see a team win two or three national championships in a row, but to be undefeated for four seasons, I don't think anyone's going to be able to do it," Stephens said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
