Making The Rounds: Pittsburgh Steelers Meet With Vincent Brown, And TCU Basketball Gains Two More Commits

Steelers meet with four prospects, including Vincent Brown - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
This article by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review mainly focuses on Aaron Williams, but also mentions that San Diego State Wide Receiver Vincent Brown worked out for the Steelers on Wednesday.

Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Official Athletic Site - Frogs Sign McKinney, Rhoomes
The TCU men's basketball team has received National Letters of Intent from two players who plan to join the program for the 2011-12 season, head coach Jim Christian announced Wednesday. Forwards Adrick McKinney (6-8, 250, Fort Worth, Texas/Angelina College) and Ryan Rhoomes (F, 6-9, 240, Middleton, N.Y./NIA Prep) become the first of several new faces who are expected to sign on with the Horned Frogs for 2011-12.

What Is The Most Over-Hyped "Thing" in College Sports? - Cowboys Ride For Free
As it's title suggests, SB Nation's Oklahoma State blog looks at the most over rated "thing" in College Sports.

Yes, the NFL is taking over New Year’s Day. No, it won’t interfere with your bowl games. - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Yahoo's Dr. Saturday says that NFL games on New Year's Day won't interfere with the traditional bowl games.

Notes On A Scorecard - Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Official Athletic Site
TCU Atheltic Director Chris Del Conte discusses the hot topics around the Horned Frogs.

An Open letter from new UNLV head coach Dave Rice
Dave Rice introduced himself to UNLV fans everywhere by writing a quick but well thought out letter.

Broncos Debut in Top Five in ESPN Preseason Rankings - Broncosports.com - The Official Athletics Website Of Boise State University
The Boise State football team was ranked No. 5 in the ESPN College Football Live Preseason Top 25, announced Friday on ESPN College Football Live. The Broncos trailed Oklahoma (No. 1), Alabama (No. 2), Oregon (No. 3) and LSU (No. 4) in the poll.

Dee Dowis inducted into Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame - AIR FORCE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
Former Air Force quarterback Dee Dowis has been selected for induction into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2011, the 12th Class to be inducted, also includes the first Paralympic athlete to gain induction, a two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist, a Sky Sox and national baseball legend, one of the city's most accomplished prep basketball coaches, one of the Olympic family's most respected national governing body leaders, and a high school boys' basketball team that won a state title in the first-ever appearance by the school in the tourney.

CSU basketball adds Minnesota transfer Iverson - Colorado State University Official Athletic Site
Former Minnesota Golden Gophers center Colton Iverson, a 6-foot-10, 258 pound native of Yankton, S.D., has signed a financial aid agreement at Colorado State and will transfer to CSU to complete his collegiate playing career with the Rams. Head Coach Tim Miles made the announcement Thursday.

UNLV 2011 signee Grandy Glaze requests release, will re-open recruitment - Las Vegas Sun
UNLV's only signee of the 2011 class, Grandy Glaze, has requested a release from his Letter of Intent. Head Coach Dave Rice is expected to grant that and it looks as if Glaze, who was at one point a Top 100 Rivals Recruit, will look to play his college ball elsewhere.

Boise State Dominates Top 15 Non-AQ Players to Watch in 2011 | National Football Authority
The Boise State football team continues its dominating ways with placing no less than four players on this list of the top 15 non-AQ players to watch in 2011.

Keep eye on QB Thomas at CSU's spring game - The Denver Post
All eyes will be on sophomore quarterback Pete Thomas, who had Fort Collins on his shoulders as a freshman last season and likely will have the state on his back as a sophomore this year. The light will also shine on coach Steve Fairchild, himself a former Rams quarterback.

Non-AQ spring games - College Football Nation Blog - ESPN
Colorado State gets a mention by Andrea Adelson when looking at this week's spring games.

Wyoming's top rebounder transfers to Oklahoma - kotanow.com, KDUH, Scottsbluff, News, Weather and Sports
Kruger announced Thursday that Amath M'Baye (ah-MOTT' EM'-bye) signed a financial aid agreement with the Sooners. He has two years of eligibility remaining but will have to sit out next season due to NCAA transfer rules.

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