Topic: Rose Bowl

Occupy the Rose Bowl Parade: Protesters gearing up to march behind the roses

About 300 Occupy protesters have been given permission to march at the end of the Rose Parade on Monday in Pasadena, Calif. But the protesters don't have an official float.

Heisman finalists named for 2011 college football award

Heisman finalists include two quarterbacks, a pair of running backs and a defensive player. The Heisman finalists will find out who won Saturday night.

Penn State, Sandusky, and Paterno: When did football kill student activism?

It wasn't always like this. Throughout college football's history, students and players have boycotted games in protest of evils like segregation and racism. But what about alleged child sex abuse? Now, students seemed lulled into thinking that 'king football' must continue, at all costs.

Death to the BCS

Three sportswriters call for sacking the Bowl Championship Series and replacing it with a true playoff.

Rose Bowl: Do you remember its famous football blooper?

OK, all you New Year's Day couch potatoes, take this quiz to see how much you know about the grandaddy of college bowl games.

BCS rankings: Boise State still trails TCU, despite blowout win over Fresno State

BCS rankings this week still have Oregon in the top spot, followed by Auburn. TCU did not play this past weekend and remains in third in the BCS rankings.

A football education at the seat of some serious Huskies fans

Even as the finer points of the Huskies' plays escaped him, the heady ambiance and roar of the crowd captivated.

Not-so-happy new year to the states

States have gone on diets, cutting spending two years running, and more than 30 have raised taxes and fees. The National Council of State Legislatures estimates that states are starting the current fiscal year with an aggregate $89 billion deficit.

Top 10 ways to spend a Goldman Sachs bonus

Goldman Sachs' bonus pool was announced Thursday, with an average payout of $500,000. After taxes, what could that buy?

Time out: Alabama judge delays trial for college football

Attorneys in Alabama convince a judge to delay the trial of civil case so fans of Crimson Tide football can attend the BCS National Championship Game in California.

Where Men Win Glory

An exploration of the life and death of football star and US Army enlistee Pat Tillman.

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How one man brings Abe Lincoln to life

J.P. Wammack is one of hundreds of people who put on public presentations of the 16th president at schools, libraries, and other venues.