There are many odd traditions in college football and the sort of things that make casual fans scratch their heads in bewilderment are in many instances the exact same things that make extremely zealous fanatical fans love their favorite past time even more. One of the more odd traditions in college football is that the annual in state rivalry football game between Indiana University (located in Read the rest of this entry

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Of all the odd names for college football games (or for that matter games of any sport) the coveted Battle of the Milk Can has to be arguably the most bizarre name in existence. In this annual rivalry game played between Boise State University (BSU) and Fresno State University the teams of masculine warriors square off in an epic battle to determine who will have the privilege of hoisting the Milk Read the rest of this entry

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Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive lineman also known for his acting and broadcasting career, died at age 69 of mesothelioma, a rare but deadly form of lung cancer.

Olsen was a member of the "Fearsome Foursome" of the Los Angeles Rams, and was selected to 14 consecutive Pro Bowls, a tie with Bruce Matthews for the longest streak in league history. In 1992, Olsen was inducted into the Hall of Read the rest of this entry

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The best colleges in Texas for Air Force ROTC?

I have been pondering this question for several months. I would like get a Masters in Aerospace Engineering and plan to go into the USAF ROTC program. Since I would like to get a Masters I would most likely stay in the ROTC program as an AS700 Extended Cadet Leader (ECL) until I finish the degree. But aside from that what I would like to know is the better Read the rest of this entry

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Antwaan Randle El is a unique football player because of the fact that despite being an exceptional quarterback at Indiana University he went on to be a very effective NFL player at the position of wide receiver. It is rare for an athlete to be gifted enough to play multiple positions at such a high level. Being able to excel at multiple positions on the football field is indicative of an athlete Read the rest of this entry

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