Topic: Stanford Cardinal (Football)

NFL draft 2013: Without the quarterbacks, will fans tune in? (+video)

NFL draft 2013 won't have a quarterback as the first overall pick; it's possible there won't be one in the first round, and household names are few. Will the NFL draft's perennially strong TV ratings suffer?

Notre Dame, Alabama stoke strong feelings for BCS national title game

Both the Fighting Irish and Crimson Tide have won their share of NCAA college football championships over the last century, dredging up dynastic disgust in fans everywhere.

NFL playoffs: Are rookie QBs outliers or start of a new era?

Rookie quarterbacks Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, and Russell Wilson will each start in the NFL playoffs Sunday. They point to changes in the game – but also to unique talents.

Oregon Ducks beat Kansas State: Is this Chip Kelly's last game? (+video)

The Oregon Ducks dismantled No. 7 Kansas State 35-17 at the Fiesta Bowl. The Oregon Ducks led 8-0 within the first 12 seconds of the game. Was this coach Chip Kelly's last game with the Ducks?

NFL 2012: a banner year for rookie quarterbacks

Encouraged by the success of Carolina’s Cam Newton and Cincinnati’s Andy Dalton last season, five teams hand the offensive controls to five players fresh out of the college ranks.

NFL Draft quiz: Serious football fans, please stand up

The National Football League’s annual selection of college players is when year-round fans settle in for three days of televised announcements, beginning Thursday night. Test your NFL draft knowledge with our quiz.

Peyton Manning: Where will he play next?

Peyton Manning is expected to announce he's leaving the Indianapolis Colts at a news conference at noon today. Will Peyton Manning go to the New York Jets?

Peyton Manning on the road to recovery?

Peyton Manning has been spotted at Duke University in North Carolina, according to social media reports. The question remains: Can Peyton Manning throw the football?

Peyton Manning cleared to play, but will he play for Colts?

Peyton Manning: The Indianapolis Colts' star quarterback was given clearance to play by his surgeon. But Colts owner Jim Irsay tweeted Peyton Manning hasn't been cleared by the team doctor.

San Francisco 49ers: Win or lose, they're back

San Francisco 49ers, after a decade of irrelevance, are in the NFC championship game, on the brink of the Super Bowl. Welcome back, San Francisco 49ers.

Peyton Manning retiring? He has good years left.

Peyton Manning's future is still in question. But if the Colts don't want him, other teams will gladly take Peyton Manning.

Jim Caldwell fired, Indianapolis Colts look to future

Jim Caldwell was fired on Tuesday after the once-proud franchise finished tied for the National Football League's worst record on the 2011 season. 'This was a difficult decision,' said Colts owner Jim Irsay during a news conference.

Andrew Luck, sustainability, and unsportsmanlike comments

Andrew Luck easing up on course load with an urban sustainability class? Don't diss sustainability!

RG3 wins first Heisman Trophy for Baylor

Robert Griffin III beat out preseason favorite Andrew Luck from Stanford on Saturday night, becoming the first Baylor player to take home college football's most famous trophy.

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.

NCAA tournament not enough? There’s more college basketball around.

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