Baker, whose professional background is in government and health care rather than sports, will take over at a time when many of the N.C.A.A.’s challenges are legislative.
Category: Football (College)
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N.C.A.A.’s Next President Will Be Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts
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California Regents Allow U.C.L.A. to Join Big Ten, Strings Attached
The New York Times – Sports:By an 11-5 vote, the University of California Board of Regents chose not to block U.C.L.A. from leaving the Pac-12. But it attached conditions to protect U.C. Berkeley.
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As UC Regents Ready UCLA Decision, Emails Show Little Public Support
The New York Times – Sports:Emails obtained through a records request showed backlash to U.C.L.A.’s planned move to the Big Ten among alumni and parents.
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Caleb Williams Wins the Heisman Trophy
The New York Times – Sports:The quarterback led U.S.C. to 11 wins, the Trojans’ best season since 2017.
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Deion Sanders Leaving Jackson State to Coach Colorado Is No Surprise
The New York Times – Sports:His move to the University of Colorado is understandable in the college football world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t hurt given the pledges he had made to his historically Black institution.
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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State Are Playoff Semifinalists
The New York Times – Sports:Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
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Deion Sanders Leaves Jackson State for Colorado
The New York Times – Sports:The charismatic former N.F.L. star known as “Prime Time” turned around the program at Jackson State over three seasons and would be expected to do the same for the Buffaloes.
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Capturing SEC Title, Georgia Gets the Bizarre Breaks L.S.U. Usually Loves
The New York Times – Sports:An interception off a helmet? A touchdown after a blocked field goal? They helped fuel No. 1 Georgia’s win and, if the Bulldogs have their way, a clinching of the top playoff seed.
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Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices
The New York Times – Sports:The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders.
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Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
The New York Times – Sports:Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
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Century-Old Letters Add New Twist to Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry
The New York Times – Sports:Fans have long wondered whether Michigan’s famed coach, Fielding Yost, had a hand in derailing Ohio State’s 1922 season. Newly uncovered correspondence shows exactly how he did it.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.