College Headlines

Beggin's unselfish play crucial on the court

Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM

1 day ago by Isaac Avilucea

There is a spike in the speed of the game as the opposition decides to employ some full-court pressure.

But for Amy Beggin, things slow to a crawl.

She can clearly see all the passing lanes open up. The thing is, not everybody can.

Yes, you can teach players the fundamentals - how to keep their heads up, how to maneuver through the death traps in a press.

Leach, Stoops' past thickens plot

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, TX

1 day ago by Alex Ybarra

It was in the Southeastern Conference where Bob Stoops once tried to figure out how to slow down the first "Air Raid' offense - the one that belonged to Kentucky when coach Hal Mumme, offensive coordinator Mike Leach and quarterback Tim Couch provided the fireworks that Texas Tech fans have become so accustomed to over the years.

Advantages cancel out with OU, Tech each getting bye week before playing

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, TX

2 days ago by Alex Ybarra

Normally, having a bye week has its competitive advantages.

Coaches get extra time to look over game film while players can rest up their ailing bodies, which is especially helpful toward the end of the season when minor injuries are countless.

However, those advantages cancel each other out whenever the other team has the same week off.

Column: A Cowboys fan embraces reality

Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM

3 days ago by Isaac Avilucea

Public relations quotes are a dime a dozen.

But if you're lucky, you'll get a few gems in your time working in the journalism industry.

So far, I have about three that I consider golden:

"You guys are the experts," Rocky Long said, referring to the media.

Alford aims to acclimate freshmen to charged fans

Daily Lobo, University of New Mexico, NM

3 days ago by Ryan Tomari

It's easy to describe the UNM men's basketball team's season in one word: uncertainty. Take six freshmen, three seniors, sophomore point guard Dairese Gary and multidimensional junior Roman Martinez, and then subtract J.R. Giddens, Jamaal Smith and Darren Prentice.

Heisman Trophy not far away from being in Harrell's hands

Daily Toreador, Texas Tech University, TX

6 days ago by Alex Ybarra

Texas Tech quarterback Graham Harrell always has been considered a politically correct quarterback during interviews. Ask him what receiver is playing best, and he'll find a way to put every wideout's name in the answer. He's just that kind of person, giving credit where credit is due.