NCAA News Archive - 2009

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Jan 14, 2009 6:21:05 PM



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Panel addresses rising travel costs

Shrinking athletics budgets and growing travel costs, including fuel costs and airline baggage surcharges, are forcing colleges and universities to reevaluate travel agendas. "Athletics Travel in Today's Volatile Environment" was a topic discussed Wednesday at the 2009 convention.


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Questions from Convention: What's the biggest issue facing intercollegiate athletics?

Yesterday, we began our 2009 NCAA Convention coverage by asking attendees what session they were most excited for. Today, we posed the question, "What's the biggest issue facing intercollegiate athletics."

 

Rolle decides: Rhodes Scholarship then the NFL

We've talked in detail over the last few months about Florida State football student-athlete Myron Rolle, who was deciding between declaring for the NFL Draft and accepting his prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Well, Rolle announced he is going to do both.

 

Utah's Whittingham named coach of the year

Kyle Whittingham guided Utah to an undefeated football record this season, which has fueled the argument from many college football fans that the Utes deserve at least a share of the national championship.

 

Four OT Division III basketball game

Last weekend, then-13th ranked Richard Stockton defeated William Paterson in a four overtime thriller, 77-76.

 

Westminster (Pennsylvania) coaches injured at coaches convention

Two Westminster (Pennsylvania) coaches were hurt Tuesday morning after falling four stories out of their Nashville hotel room.

 

Kentucky's Meeks puts on show versus Tennessee

Last night, Jodie Meeks put on one of the great performances in the rich history of Kentucky basketball. Meeks exploded for 54 points in the Wildcats' 90-72 win at border-state rival Tennessee.



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