Every year, Black Coaches and Administrators (BCA) releases “report cards” where they judge college minority hiring practices. This year is no different than every other year in the fact that they were disappointed, overall. There were a few high points – both Miami (OH) and New Mexico State got straight As in the five graded categories. What were these categories?

Communication between the BCA and the school
Ratio of minorities interviewed for positions
Length of search for candidates when positions open
Percentage of minorities on search committees
School’s adherence to affirmative action policies

Ok, I may be unpopular for saying this, but I don’t think it’s …read more

We already talked about a handful of college coaches who are stepping down or being fired at the end of the 2009 season. Looks like these coaches are getting some company. I’m sure this is just the beginning, especially with schools like Notre Dame questioning whether a mediocre season is good enough.
One of the new coaches leaving is doing so under his own power. San Jose State will say goodbye to Dick Tomey, who announced that he’ll be retiring following the school’s game against Louisiana Tech in early December. Tomey is 71 years old and has been head coach for …read more

Bill Belichick is one of the best coaches in NFL history. He’s turned the New England Patriots into a dynasty. But on Sunday night, Belichick made one of the worst coaching decisions you will ever see in any sport.
With the Patriots up by six points against the Indianapolis Colts with about two minutes remaining, New England faced a 4th down and two inside their own 30 yard line. Instead of punting the ball and forcing Peyton Manning and company to march down the field needing a touchdown, Belichick decided to go for it.
After the Patriots came up short on the …read more

This year, there aren’t clear lines separating the best players from the good players. Usually, by mid-season, you can pick out around 10 players who should be in consideration for the Heisman above all others. I don’t think that’s the case this year. One of my friends actually joked last weekend that they should give the Heisman to the best defensive player this year, because there’s not really a quarterback, running back, etc. that deserves the honor.
One player who is in the mix, though, is Case Keenum, Houston’s quarterback, and I do think that it makes sense we talk about …read more

Oklahoma is the home of the Sooners; that’s no controversy. What is controversial, however, is that some Oklahoma fans have taken it upon themselves to add this line to the national anthem, shouting “Land of the free/And home of the SOONERS” instead of the true lyrics to the song. While this may at first seem like an innocent show of school spirit, some fans are outraged, according to reports by NewsOK.
“I just feel it’s disrespectful to the flag and to the nation. It bugs me,” says one Sooners fan, Dick Murphy, who served in the military before retiring to Norman. …read more

It doesn’t surprise me that police are now saying that the Connecticut stabbing and subsequent death of football player Jasper Howard was about a woman. I think most crimes come back to one of three things: drugs, money, or girls.
Police have charged 21-year-old John Lomax III with the murder of Howard, which took place on October 18. Johnny Hood, also 21, has also been charged, and he reported that he got into an argument with some other Connecticut players because they were “disrespecting” one of the girls at the dance. Says Hood’s friend Hakim Muhammad,
“Johnny was telling the guy, ‘That’s …read more

Ochocinco (Chad Johnson) and Terrell Owens are both talented and outspoken wide receivers. And now the two players are facing off with a little comedy — roast style. Beginning today, the two NFL stars will go head-to-head with the Klondike “Ocho – TO Thicker Shell Face-Off” on the Klondike Facebook Fan Page at Facebook.com/Klondike.
This humorous roast will take place over the next two weeks. Starting November 11 (today), Ochocinco will roast T.O. with lighthearted messages to test the thickness of Owens’ shell. Then next week, T.O. has the opportunity to go back against Ochocinco.
“The interesting one is very pleased to …read more

On Monday, Terrell Owens practiced. Owens and the Buffalo Bills then had the day off on Tuesday. However, at some point during the off day, Owens got injured. As a result, the wide receiver wasn’t able to practice on Wednesday.
As of now, the Bills aren’t too sure what the exact hip injury is or how long it will linger.
Said head coach Dick Jauron: “We’re kind of hoping it goes away as quickly as it came.”
This is yet another setback in what has been a very disappointing season so far for Owens. Owens came to Buffalo with a lot of …read more

I don’t like it when colleges are fired or step down in the middle of a season, barring health problems or scandals that are really distracting the team. Even with the most horrible season, I think it’s jolting to a team for a school to fire someone, and if a coach steps down mid-season, it says to me “I’m not committed and don’t believe in this team.”
Early this season, Western Illinois’ Don Patterson stepped down. I can’t fault him for the decision, as he’s battled tonsillar cancer in the past and is still feeling the effects, despite being cancer-free as …read more

Hey college football fans, now you have a chance to see your favorite teams play for the conference championship. Three lucky fans will win a trip to one of the SEC, BIG 12, ACC championship games, courtesy of Dr Pepper!
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Plus as an added bonus, one lucky EveryJoe reader …read more