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http://www.cardchronicle.com/2008/8/28/601808/this-year-s-kentucky-game
Aug 28 2008, 06:00:08 AM EDT  

Deciphering the significance of a win like Louisville's toppling of West Virginia in 2006, or the Cards' victory in the Orange Bowl two months later isn't exactly a tall task. Pinpointing the gravity of prevailing in a game which will end up being little more than a scrolling score at the bottom of the television to 95% of the sports world is a bit more difficult. A win by Louisville over Kentucky on Sunday won't make anywhere near the national splash the two victories mentioned above did. No one at USA Today is going to be writing about the...
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http://www.dawgsports.com/2008/8/28/602622/cocktail-thursday-georgia
Aug 28 2008, 05:30:05 AM EDT  

University of Georgia baseball cap? Check. Red golf shirt and mandals?? Check. Opposing team's fans trolling the message boards while simultaneously struggling with the concept of satire? Check. But it's not football season around here until we've talked cocktails. It is officially Cocktail Thursday. Commenter dawgengineer asked that it be moved up to Wednesday , and I can't say I blame him. Wednesday is a perfectly good day for kicking back with a cocktail. Unfortunately, I didn't notice his request until it was too late. So Cocktail...
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http://www.trackemtigers.com/2008/8/28/602739/auburn-inches-closer-to-ki
Aug 28 2008, 05:00:08 AM EDT  

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http://www.blocku.com/2008/8/28/602874/it-s-finally-here
Aug 28 2008, 03:05:58 AM EDT  

All the talk, all the predictions, all the work and game planning leads every program to this moment. The first game of the season. Every team across this country of ours starts undefeated, their hopes yet to be grounded in harsh reality. It's a moment prior to kickoff where the faithful in Ypsilanti, Michigan dream their Eastern Michigan Eagles just may be able to finish with a winning record. It's the belief that Army might finally turn it around and that they'll get their chance against Temple, who themselves feel that this is the season they...
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http://www.rockchalktalk.com/2008/8/28/602379/position-preview-defensive
Aug 28 2008, 02:56:48 AM EDT  

If we had a non-special teams weakness last season, it would have to be the defensive ends. Russell Brorsen and John Larson are fine players, sure, and they did their role, but the pass rush always had to come from the middle and James McClinton. Brorsen and Larson were virtually non-existent in rushing the passer. And so, Mangino has made it a priority to recruit some speed-rushers, people who can actually get the quarterback on hia ass. So, I think this position will be much improved this season. Not as good as it will be next year, when the current...
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http://www.garnetandblackattack.com/2008/8/28/602837/the-final-month-gate-hate
Aug 28 2008, 02:01:08 AM EDT  

Everything up until now has been prelude. If the consensus is correct, the teams above will be the ones with the best shot at taking premier conference championships -- I know there aren't any ACC teams; I said premier -- or a shot at shaking up the teams that would take one of the top prizes. Five Saturdays, with four weeks between them, deciding everything. The Final Month. THE FIRST WEEK (11/7-8) The weekday slate features a decent enough WAC game, when darkhorse contender Nevada goes to Fresno State in a match-up scheduled for...
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http://www.carolinamarch.com/2008/8/28/602850/parking-at-kenan-stadium-f
Aug 28 2008, 01:45:26 AM EDT  

UNC has released  a quick guide for football fans  dealing with game day logistics. The primary news is parking related - with the Bell Tower and Boshamer lots closed, the Nash (by the water tower) and Mason Farm lots have been converted to Rams Club parking. Manning is still the recommended tailgating spot, and as always, there are shuttles from various points around town.  
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http://www.crimsonandcreammachine.com/2008/8/28/602841/stewart-mandell-thinks-mik
Aug 28 2008, 01:13:55 AM EDT  

We’ll never shy away from taking a shot at Oklahoma State here at the Machine but I don’t know that we’ve ever massed an onslaught like SI.com’s Stewart Mandell. In his College Football Mailbag Mandell’s response to a question from an Oklahoma State fan as to why the Cowboys aren’t getting any love as an up-and-comer in 2008 was that Mike Gundy is a clown, the Cowboys are horrible on defense and Mike Gundy is a clown. Why is it that the media is practically ignoring Oklahoma State ? This team was...
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Aug 28 2008, 01:12:02 AM EDT  

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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808280297
Aug 28 2008, 01:06:00 AM EDT  

It now seems like UF's staff will look to get Percy Harvin (heel) close to 100 percent in time for Florida's game against Miami on Sept. 6. Junior Ryan Stamper will replace Brandon Spikes (foot) at middle linebacker.
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808280298
Aug 28 2008, 01:05:00 AM EDT  

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http://www.cougcenter.com/2008/8/27/602775/burning-question-no-2
Aug 28 2008, 01:01:29 AM EDT  

Because it's tough to come up with a lot of content that's not covered elsewhere until the Cougs actually play a game, Grady and I decided we would tackle one burning question surrounding the team each day until kickoff on Saturday. On to part two of our series! (You can find part one here .) What player, other than Gary Rogers, is most key to the Cougs' offensive success this year? Grady: At the risk of choosing the obvious answer, I have to go with Brandon Gibson . The reason being that Gibson, as the most talented player on the offensive...
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http://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2008/8/27/602833/taking-a-break-from-footba
Aug 28 2008, 12:56:46 AM EDT  

90 yard goal by LSU freshman women's keeper Mo Isom against BYU.  Enjoy:   YouTube is the greatest invention ever.   
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http://www.hallofcanes.com/2008/8/28/602819/breaking-down-the-defense
Aug 28 2008, 12:39:25 AM EDT  

Breaking down the Canes defense for Thursday night's opener at home vs. Charleston Southern:   DE - Starters Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey are hurt and out. Backup pass-rusher Courtney Harris is out for the year. And Adewale Ojomo is suspended for one game. Wow. That is a huge hit. Hopefully, the Canes will get Moncur and Bailey back for week 2 vs. Florida along with Ojomo. In the meantime, true freshmen Marcus Robinson, Gavin Hardin and Andrew Smith and sophomore Steve Wesley have to step up. Of those four, I have the most hope for Robinson...
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http://www.houseofsparky.com/2008/8/27/602811/schedule-strength-improved
Aug 28 2008, 12:24:51 AM EDT  

The Sun Devils have truly stepped up their out-of-conference schedules for the next ten years. Every year between now and 2019, we play a game against a BCS-conference foe (Notre Dame, for all intents and purposes is a BCS-conference team, despite its independent status). 2008: vs. Georgia 2009: vs. Brigham Young, at Georgia 2010: at Wisconsin 2011: at Brigham Young, vs. Illinois 2012: vs. Wisconsin, at Illinois 2013: vs. Notre Dame (in Dallas) 2014: vs. Notre Dame 2015: at LSU 2016: vs. LSU 2017: at Notre Dame 2018: vs. Colorado 2019: at...
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http://www.buildingthedam.com/2008/8/27/585533/twas-the-night-before-kic
Aug 28 2008, 12:08:17 AM EDT  

Twas the night before Kickoff, OSU versus Trees Not a creature was stirring, not even the Beavs. The grill tongs were hung by the barby with care, In hopes that fine meats soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of touchdowns danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just uh...we'll just say...it's time for a nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like Duck Dodgers (of the 23rd...
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http://www.rakesofmallow.com/2008/8/28/602800/position-preview-offensive
Aug 28 2008, 12:01:22 AM EDT  

Position: Offensive Line Projected Starters: Mike Turkovich (LT), Eric Olsen (LG), Dan Wenger (C), Chris Stewart (RG), Sam Young (RT) Backup(s): Paul Duncan, Thomas Bemenderfer, Trevor Robinson, Taylor Dever, Matt Romine 2008 Outlook:   The Irish offensive line are looking to improve after a disastrous 2007 season in which the Irish were almost dead last in every statistical category.   Some of it you could blame on experience and youth, as they started four new starters, but the problem lied in the development of the unit...
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http://www.cornnation.com/2008/8/27/602736/expectations-for-husker-fo
Aug 27 2008, 11:47:25 PM EDT  

We're now under 70 hours until the 2008 Nebraska football season kicks off...and it's time to start getting serious.  People have been throwing out wild predictions... 4 wins, 9 wins, win 'em all, just play hard. But what are we really going to see in 2008? That's a very good question.  On offense, we've got a few ideas.  We know that Joe Ganz can throw the ball all over the place.  Usually it's caught by his receivers, but unfortunately, a few too many times by the defense.  We know that Marlon Lucky can catch the ball out...
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270151
Aug 27 2008, 11:15:00 PM EDT  

The perception is that Florida has struggled in the running game under Urban Meyer. Meyer says that's not the reality. "We're one of the best rushing teams in college football," Meyer said.
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270153
Aug 27 2008, 11:13:00 PM EDT  

Five questions with Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon.<br>Q. Your coach said at SEC Media Days that Kentucky is viable in the conference now. Is that the mindset heading into this season'
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270155
Aug 27 2008, 11:12:00 PM EDT  

<B>Upset alert</B><br>The boys from Boone did it a year ago. Can Appy State go into Baton Rouge and pull off the stunner' The battle of defending national champs should be interesting.<br><B>West Coast bias</B>
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270157
Aug 27 2008, 11:11:00 PM EDT  

1. Georgia<br>We'll see if the schedule derails the Bulldogs.<br>2. Florida<br>Despite injuries, Urban Meyer likes this team.<br>3. LSU<br>Quarterbacks won't be asked to do much early.<br>4. Auburn<br>If the offense delivers, Atlanta will be a lock.<br>5. Tennessee<br>Vols may be as talented as any team in conference.<br>6. Alabama
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270159
Aug 27 2008, 11:09:00 PM EDT  

<B>Florida's health</B><br>It wasn't a lot of good news coming from Gainesville, especially the serious knee injuries that turned Florida into ACL-U. But the nagging injuries are as much a concern because of the stars - like Percy Harvin and Brandon Spikes - who are fighting them.<br><B>Bobby Johnson</B>
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http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080827/news/808270161
Aug 27 2008, 11:08:00 PM EDT  

<B>Bulldog hype</B><br>Are they going to play the games or just go ahead and give Georgia the national title' It's rare that the hype begins in November of the previous year but Georgia has been touted as a title contender since whipping Florida and Auburn.<br><B>The SEC</B>
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