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A Late Spring Fling With Towson And Villanova

  By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   TOWSON, MD. — There was a changing of the guard last season in the Colonial Athletic Association football world, with Towson University of all teams winning its first-ever gridiron crown.   At the same time, two members of the old guard in the CAA, Villanova.

Don’t Believe the Hype on The Breakup of the CAA

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — One of Public Enemy’s more timeless songs is the 1988 classic “Don’t Believe the Hype” — a saying that has aged well due to the fact that there’s a lot more sources of hype these days than facts.   Take the case of.

Something is Rotten in the State of Millersville University

By Tonya Jarrett Special to the College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — I have written this editorial to bring attention to the plight of the Varsity Men’s Track & Field/Cross-Country programs at Millersville University (PA).     Administrators from Millersville claim that eliminating three sports — men’s cross-country, men’s track and field and indoor.

Panthers Fall for the Big Lie That Refuses to Die

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. —Looking back, it probably shouldn’t have been such a surprise that Georgia State’s stay in FCS would be short, even though they were full members of the CAA in all sports. The writing had to be on the wall in February, when a gushing.

Pflugrad and O’Day Had To Go

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. —In the world of Division I Football Championship Subdivision, there are a handful of iconic programs that seem to embody what the entire, playoff-playing, 63 scholarship-competing subdivision is all about.   The Montana Grizzlies, with their packed houses in Washington-Grizzly stadium, are one of.

Freshmen Wambold, Thomas, Lead Syracuse Softball To Historic Wins

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal SYRACUSE, N.Y. — It was a historic weekend for Syracuse softball, as the Orange played indoors for the first time at the Carrier Dome in wins over Colgate and Canisius. And the centerpieces of that history were a pair of freshmen, Julie Wambold and Carey Leigh-Thomas.  .

CSJ Classic: DeBerry Had Major Influence On FCS

    By David Coulson Executive Editor/Managing Partner College Sporting News   Editor's Note: College Sports Journal is celebrating the release earlier this month of the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame by offering several past articles in its CSJ Classic series. This article originally ran in the College Sporting News on May.

CSJ Classic: Hall of Fame Misfires On FCS Players

      By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   Editor’s Note: College Sports Journal is celebrating the release earlier this month of the ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame by offering several past articles in its CSJ Classic series. This piece was originally published on May 14, 2009 and chastised.

NFL Combine: Quick’s Success Not A Surprise To Some

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   BOONE, N.C. — I'll never forget the first time I heard the name Brian Quick mentioned.   I was in the football office at Appalachian State's Owens Field House on national signing day in 2007 when I bumped into two Mountaineer assistants, Mark Spier and Dale.

Breaking Down The FCS Class At The NFL Combine

  By Josh Buchanan NFL Columnist College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Each year around 330 prospects are invited to the annual event and there are always 20-25 small school prospects in that group. I have decided to take a look at those we expect to test well, those who have to answer questions,.

A Columnist’s Columnist: Remembering Furman Bisher

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — In the living room of my house in the Philly suburbs sits a huge, oak bookshelf that my mom and I stained and finished years ago.   There are books about college football, as well as a slew of cookbooks that betray one.

College Basketball: Summit League Opens With ORU, SDSU Wins

By Wayne Otto Basketball Columnist College Sports Journal   SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A sold-out Sioux Falls Arena of 6,614, 11 NBA scouts, a national TV audience for all games — for the first time in league history — three men’s basketball teams with wins over NCAA power conferences, and five of the nation’s NCAA Division.

College Basketball: VMI Looks To Turn Back Clock

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Modern day college basketball fans find it easy to remember Cinderella runs in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, with television outlets like CBS Sports and ESPN showing buzzer-beating shots so often that the “one shining moment” of various teams get burned.

NFL Combine Recap: Presbyterian’s Bethel Among Biggest Risers

By Josh Buchanan NFL Columnist College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — With the NFL combine complete, it’s time to look at those who were helped, others who were hurt, and those that did what was expected at the annual pre-draft, televised extravaganza in Indianapolis in the past week.   RISING Here is a look.

South Dakota Blazes Its Own Path

By Kyle Roth Columnist College Sports Journal   FARGO, ND. — It’s safe to say that in a conservative region of the country like the Upper Midwest that there’s a certain frugality present in college athletics.   Just like in every day life in the Dakotas, nothing moves too fast or too rashly without due consideration.

Decision Made: Patriot League Football Goes Scholarship

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing EditorCollege Sports Journal PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Monday, a decision was made by the Patriot League. The decision on Patriot League football scholarships that many, many followers of the quarter-century-old league have been waiting for. The decision came in the official announcement that the Patriot League “endorsed a policy that will allow.

HBCU Recruiting: Tennessee State Lands On Top

By Donal Ware Special to the College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA — For the sixth time in seven years FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW has ranked the top 10 HBCU FCS recruiting classes.   The rankings are based on the talent that was brought in and research that we did based upon.

2012 Signing Day For FCS

By David Coulson & Chuck Burton College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — The first of February is one of the most important days of the year for Football Championship Subdivision teams, with recruits from around the country signing their national letters of intent to accept scholarship offers.   But while web sites like Rivals,.

The FCS Elite Awaits NFL Combine

By Josh Buchanan Columnist College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA — The votes have been cast and contrary to popular belief, all-star games really have no bearing on who is selected to the NFL combine.   Since the teams have cast their votes but the list is not public I have decided to sit down.

A-10 Hoops: UMass Back On Top

By Matt Creedon Special to the College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — As Sean Carter slammed home a pass from Jesse Morgan to seal what would be a 72-59 win on Saturday, the Mullins Center erupted.   Not just because the Minutemen were going to win or because they had defeated Atlantic 10 co-leader St..

Lum, Hamilton Lead 2011 CSJ All-America Team

PHILADELPHIA, PA.  — Quarterback Chris Lum of Lehigh and defensive end Adrian Hamilton of Prairie View were among the top honorees as College Sports Journal announced its first Football Championship Subdivision All-America team on Thursday.   Other top honors went to Rob Ambrose of Towson as the coach of the year, Tom Compton of South.

Terrance West Heads Up First CSJ All-Freshman Team

College Sports Journal News Release   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Towson running back Terrance West was named on Wednesday as the freshman of the year on the first College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team.   West, who helped orchestrate one of the most impressive turnarounds in Football Championship Subdivision history, heads up a squad of 40 newcomers.

An FCS Championship That A Punter Could Love

By Chuck Burton Publisher/Managing Editor College Sports Journal   FRISCO, TX. — In a dozen years of watching NCAA Division I Championship Football games, I’ve seen a lot of matchups dominated by defensive linemen and incredible offensive talents.   I’ve even seen entire teams be dominated from start to finish.   Saturday was the first.

Ten Years Of Championship Memories In FCS

By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal   PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Two years ago, I will never forget watching Villanova’s team buses pull into their parking spots at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium.   The Wildcats had a Tigger-like bounce to their steps as they paraded onto the field for media day. You could sense the.

2001: Montana Shuts Down Furman For NCAA Title Win

Editor’s Note: This is another article in a continuing series of articles from past FCS championship games. This is the game story from Montana’s 2001 title victory over Furman. By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal CHATTANOOGA, TN. — Like a wild west gunslinger, top-seeded Montana brought a reputation for high-powered offense.

2003: Delaware Crushes Colgate, 40-0, In Title Game

Editor’s Note: This is another article in a continuing series of articles from past FCS championship games. This is the game story from Delaware’s 2003 title victory over Colgate. By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal CHATTANOOGA, TN. — When the I-AA championship football game opened with snow showers blowing into Finley Stadium, it.

2004: JMU Grinds Out Championship Win Against Montana

Editor’s Note: This is another article in a continuing series of articles from past FCS championship games. This is the game story from James Madison’s 2004 title victory over Montana. By David Coulson Executive Editor College Sports Journal CHATTANOOGA, TN. — James Madison won the NCAA I-AA football championship the old-fashioned way Friday.