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This Time, the BCS Actually Got it Right

By This Time, the BCS Actually Got it Right

The NCAA and Bowl Championship Series has tied down its 35 bowl games. Most of the bowl games are terrible, i.e. the “Kraft Fight for Hunger Bowl,” so here is a look at the five ...

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Minaret Staff Pick ‘Em: Critiquing Participants’ (Bad) Picks

By Minaret Staff Pick ‘Em: Critiquing Participants’ (Bad) Picks

­­It was a long, warm Thanksgiving break in Tampa, Fla.; Miles Parks disappeared in what seemed to be pure hibernation. When he awoke, he found his life in shambles; he was down in the basement. ...

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Boise State Broncos National Title Hopes Are WAC

By Boise State Broncos National Title Hopes Are WAC

The Boise State Broncos are the most overrated team in college football. Period. No if, ands or buts about it. The Broncos began making a stir in the BCS as the 2009 season wound down. ...

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New Technology Brings MLB to Computer and Phone

By New Technology Brings MLB to Computer and Phone

I grew up a die-hard Atlanta Braves fan, but I was left feeling a bit out of touch with the team, since very few of the Braves’ games were broadcast on national television. I did ...

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Former Coach, Athletic Director Dies at 86

By Former Coach, Athletic Director Dies at 86

The university lost a Spartan legend this week, as former Athletic Director, football, baseball and basketball coach Sam Bailey passed away on Sept. 22. Bailey died at the age of 86, after having dedicating over ...

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Fantasy Football: Surprises, Disappointments So Far

By Fantasy Football: Surprises, Disappointments So Far

With two weeks into the fantasy football record-books, where do you stand? If you’re like me, you’ve made some great starts to get a win in a few leagues, but you also made a handful ...

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2010 Fantasy Football Concerns and Complaints

By 2010 Fantasy Football Concerns and Complaints

The 2010 National Football League is less than two weeks from kicking off its regular season, which means fantasy football is already in full swing. Most leagues have already had their drafts and the trash ...

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ACLU Raises Awareness About Torture in Interrogation

By ACLU Raises Awareness About Torture in Interrogation

TAMPA – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) brought its Reckoning with Torture program to The University of Tampa on April 22 to raise awareness about the unlawful interrogation techniques used by many nations, including ...

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Spartans Earn No. 7 National Rank

By Spartans Earn No. 7 National Rank

Following a 7-0 week, which included a win over No. 13 Grand Valley State University, Tampa moved up nine sports in the latest poll from No. 16 to No. 7. With the new ranking Tampa ...

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Saint Leo Softball Coach Resigns After Using Racial Epithet

By Saint Leo Softball Coach Resigns After Using Racial Epithet

Editor’s note: This article contains a racial term which may be deemed as derogatory to some readers. For this article an email interview was conducted with three former Saint Leo softball players. One source has ...

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University of Tampa Student Arrested-Booked on Felony Charges

By University of Tampa Student Arrested-Booked on Felony Charges

Michael Bethel was arrested on Feb. 18 and charged with four felonies: two counts of third-degree grand theft and two counts of second-degree burglary. His bond, set at $19,000, was met a day later. According ...

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Tampa Star Becomes Fourth Member of Elite Crowd

By Tampa Star Becomes Fourth Member of Elite Crowd

The University of Tampa women’s basketball team continues to leave its mark on the UT record books. Tiara Cook became the fourth player in women’s basketball history to reach 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 ...

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Tampa Takes Series Finale Against Muleriders

By Tampa Takes Series Finale Against Muleriders

The University of Tampa Spartans hosted the Southern Arkansas Muleriders in a four game series, in what turned out to be much less competitive than anticipated. Tampa dropped the opening three games of the series, ...

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Behind Strong Singles Tampa Takes Down No. 23 Lions in Season’s First Win

By Behind Strong Singles Tampa Takes Down No. 23 Lions in Season’s First Win

The University of Tampa tennis team defeated the No. 23 Saint Leo Lions by the score of  6-3. The Spartans faced an early 2-1 deficit, but were able to bounce back during singles play. Molly ...

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