The U of A announced the “Year of the Hog”. Celebrate by nominating a friend for “Fan of the Century”, as long as he doesn’t routinely don a “clapping hands” hat and go by the moniker, “Hognoxious”.
Archive for July 21st, 2009
Centennial Celebration
Posted by Adam Butler on July 21, 2009
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The Other Shoe Dropping?
Posted by Brett Kincaid on July 21, 2009
(AP Photo/Al Grillo)
An AP report indicates Alaska Governor Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws. Well, knock me over with a feather! An excerpt:
“The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin is securing unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund Trust, set up by supporters.”
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Money and College Athletics
Posted by Brett Kincaid on July 21, 2009
We like to keep things light here, but sometimes it is okay to think. At least I think so. Don’t you think?
Anyway, Ivan Meisel at ESPN.com takes a good look at how the top programs have navigated murky financial waters in the past. This is hardly new territory, but each downturn brings about its own set of unique problems. Another Oracle favorite, Pat Forde, takes a look at how the financial markets have affected big time recruiting.
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