The New York Times – Sports:
The stadium lacks the modern amenities of many newer arenas. But the Southern California backdrop has made the Rose Bowl a fitting place for big games and other shows.
Author: Billy Witz
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Hubert Davis Brings Out North Carolina’s Toughness at the Garden
The New York Times – Sports:
The men’s basketball teams at North Carolina and U.C.L.A., in wins against Ohio State and Kentucky, took to the big stage at Madison Square Garden and showed how tough they could be.
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California Regents Allow U.C.L.A. to Join Big Ten, Strings Attached
The New York Times – Sports:
By an 11-5 vote, the University of California Board of Regents chose not to block U.C.L.A. from leaving the Pac-12. But it attached conditions to protect U.C. Berkeley.
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As UC Regents Ready UCLA Decision, Emails Show Little Public Support
The New York Times – Sports:
Emails obtained through a records request showed backlash to U.C.L.A.’s planned move to the Big Ten among alumni and parents.
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Georgia, Michigan, T.C.U., Ohio State are Playoff Semifinalists
The New York Times – Sports:
Alabama, despite lobbying by its coach, Nick Saban, was left out for the second time under the four-team playoff format. Instead, Georgia will play Ohio State and Michigan will play Texas Christian in the semifinals.
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Losses by T.C.U. and U.S.C. Leave Playoff Powers With Unappealing Choices
The New York Times – Sports:
The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams in the 2024 season. But right now, it’s having trouble enough finding four worthy contenders.
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Utah Injects Twist Into Playoff Race by Downing U.S.C. for Pac-12 Title
The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California entered the Pac-12 championship game with expectations of a College Football Playoff berth. It lost in a rout, and gave new hope to teams like Ohio State and Alabama.
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U.S.C., Backed by Its Big Name, Makes Case for National Title Run
The New York Times – Sports:
Southern California earned a trip to the Pac-12 Conference championship game with a rivalry win over U.C.L.A., giving it a chance to state its case for the College Football Playoff.
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California Regents Set December Showdown for UCLA’s Big Ten Move
The New York Times – Sports:
The leaders of the University of California system said they needed more time to consider whether to allow U.C.L.A. to move from the Pac-12, to the detriment of Cal-Berkeley.