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From the grass fields of Sylvania to the turf of NFL stadiums, Griff Whalen and Jack Mewhort have defied long odds to become teammates on the Indianapolis Colts. A Division I college football player is already a rare feat, but the two Sylvania natives have taken it a step further
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College football has become a beloved and integral part of the American collegiate experience, with many universities investing millions of dollars in their sports programs. However, this enthusiasm comes with a hefty price tag, as a recent study by the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Huffington Post reveals that
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia are studying the impact of hits to the head in football, investigating the link between an athlete's brain function and the number of hits sustained. The study, which kicked off last season, involves UBC players wearing sensors behind their ears to
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In the 1960s, a pivotal moment in college football history unfolded at Michigan State University, where coach Hugh "Duffy" Daugherty took a bold step towards integration by recruiting and fielding black players, including quarterback Jimmy Raye. This courageous move not only shattered the glass ceiling for African American
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Racial tensions and encounters with racism continue to plague predominantly white universities across the nation. A team from the University of Pennsylvania, led by Shaun R. Harper, is conducting a three-day assessment of the campus climate at a Midwestern university. They are likely to hear heartbreaking stories of racial harassment
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Racial tensions on the University of Missouri's campus reached a boiling point as 32 African-American football players announced they would stop participating in team activities until university system president Tim Wolfe resigns. The players, inspired by the message of Mahatma Gandhi, expressed their solidarity with Mizzou student Jonathan
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The College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee has released its first rankings, and the top four teams are Clemson University, Louisiana State University, Ohio State University, and the University of Alabama. Clemson, with its outstanding performance against Notre Dame, and LSU, with its undefeated record and strong schedule, are well-deserved
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The Miami University football team is struggling to put an end to its seven-game losing streak, and things are about to get even tougher. With a Thursday night game against the State University of New York at Buffalo looming, coach Chuck Martin is facing the challenges of a short week.
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The Wisconsin football team's 2015 season has been marked by a mantra of "next man up," but recent injuries have brought a new level of challenge to the team. Starting center Dan Voltz has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a
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During the opening weekend of the college football season, Eckrich, the makers of naturally hardwood smoked sausage and savory deli meats, partnered with Kroger and Operation Homefront to surprise and honor a deserving military family, the Robertson family. The family was treated to a behind-the-scenes experience at the live airing
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Allstate Insurance Company and ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit have partnered to give college football teams the recognition they deserve through the #StreitCred Twitter campaign. During the college football season, Herbstreit will select teams worthy of the badge of honor, highlighting their strongest performances and standout moments. Fans can
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Patrick Crayton, an eight-year veteran of the National Football League, has joined the Emporia State University football staff as a wide receivers coach under his former college coach Garin Higgins. This opportunity is part of the NFLPA Coaching Internship program, which provides former and transitioning NFL players with an in-depth
