Large Advanced High School

1. Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, Ill.
2. Jenks High School, Jenks, Okla.
3. Laredo United High School, Laredo, Texas
4. Valley High School, West Des Moines, Iowa

Large Intermediate High School

1. Chickasha High School, Chickasha, Okla.
2. Van Buren High School, Van Buren, Ark.
3. John Horn High School, Mesquite, Texas
4. Georgetown High School, Georgetown, Texas

Large Novice High School

1. Arlington High School, Arlington, Texas
2. Judson High School, Converse, Texas
3. Cornerstone Christian School, San Antonio
4. Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, Texas

Medium Advanced High School

1. Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas
2. Benton High School, Benton, Ark.
3. Rockwall High School, Rockwall, Texas
4. Grapevine High School, Grapevine, Texas
5. Klein High School, Klein, Texas
6. Barbe High School, Lake Charles, La.
7. Charlestown High School, Charlestown, Ind.

Medium Intermediate High School

1. J.B. Alexander High School; Laredo, Texas
2. Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Texas
3. Clear Lake High School, Houston
4. Grapevine High School, Grapevine, Texas
5. Roswell High School; Roswell, N.M.
6. Keller High School, Keller, Texas
7. Carl Albert High School; Midwest City, Okla.
8. James Martin High School, Arlington, Texas
9. Canyon High School, New Braunfels, Texas
10. Leander High School, Leander, Texas
11. Brazoswood High School, Clute, Texas
12. Deer Park High School, Deer Park, Texas
13. Stevens High School, San Antonio
14. Barbers Hill High School, Baytown, Texas
15. Archbishop Chapelle High School Metairie, La.
16. Sand Springs High School, Sand Springs, Okla.
17. Denison High School, Denison, Texas

Medium Novice High School

1. Taft High School, San Antonio
2. Harrah High School, Harrah, Okla.
3. O.W. Holmes High School, San Antonio
4. Jenks High School, Jenks, Okla.;
5. James Martin High School, Arlington, Texas
6. Texas High School Texarkana, Texas
7. Mount St. Mary’s Catholic High School, Oklahoma City
8. Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Texas
9. Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas
10. Lubbock High School, Lubbock
11. Alvin High School, Alvin, Texas
12. John F. Kennedy High School, San Antonio
13. Chapin High School, El Paso

Small Advanced High School

1. Putnam City North High School; Oklahoma City
2. Clear Lake High School, Houston
3. Jasper High School, Jasper, Ind.
4. Ronald Reagan High School, San Antonio
5. Floyd Central High School, Floyds Knobs, Ind.
6. Deer Park High School, Deer Park, Texas
7. Ballard High School, Louisville, Ky.
8. Central High School, Keller, Texas
9. Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, Ind.
10. Diboll High School, Diboll, Texas

Small Intermediate High School

1. Eisenhower High School, Lawton, Okla.
2. Westmoore High School, Oklahoma City
3. Lake Travis High School, Austin
4. O’Connor High School, Helotes, Texas
5. Newcastle High School, Newcastle, Okla.
6. Southmoore High School, Moore, Okla.
7. Pearland High School, Pearland, Texas
8. Central High School, Keller, Texas
9. Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Texas
10. Tom C. Clark High School, San Antonio
11. Belle Chasse High School, Belle Chasse, La.
12. Yoakum High School, Yoakum, Texas
13. Tuttle High School, Tuttle, Okla.
14. Putnam City North High School; Oklahoma City
15. Glasgow High School, Glasgow, Mo.
16. Edison High School, Tulsa
17. Atlanta High School, Atlanta, Texas

For complete results, see The Dallas Morning News.

The scramble for corporate sponsorships can make for strange bedfellows. Who, after all, could have envisioned a Bell Helicopters Armed Services Bowl? Or a San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl? Or the Meineke Car Care Bowl?

Then again, the odd-sounding bowl game is not exactly a new concept. Remember the Great Lakes Bowl? Or the Mercy Bowl? Or how about the Presidential Cup?

Didn’t think so. Here, then, is wistful look back at some postseason “classics” that didn’t quite capture the public’s fancy — once again proving that the more things change, the more they remain the same:

– Aviation Bowl: An idea that never quite took flight, this one was played just once, in December of 1961, in Dayton, Ohio. New Mexico beat Western Michigan, 28-12.

– Bacardi Bowl: Sponsored by the Cuban National Sports Federation, this was another one-time event, with Auburn and Villanova playing to a 7-7 tie on Jan. 1, 1937.

– Bluegrass Bowl: The first and only of its kind took place in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 13, 1958. Oklahoma State beat Florida State, 15-6.

– Camellia Bowl: Ever dreamed of a postseason trip to Lafayette, La.? On Dec. 30, 1948, Hardin-Simmons beat Wichita State, 49-12, in this bowl’s first and last trip across the postseason stage.

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In 2009, Alabama running back Mark Ingram became the third consecutive sophomore to win college football’s most prestigious award. Ingram followed in the footsteps of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford (2008) and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (2007).

Since the trophy was first presented in 1935, the honor has grown in stature, to the point where colleges campaign shamelessly for their candidates of choice. Winning the Heisman is no guarantee of professional success, as the names below clearly indicate. Still, it’s a cool thing to have on your resume, and even if you’re a guy who doesn’t care much for individual honors, it makes a heckuva doorstop.

Here’s a list of winners:

1935: Jay Berwanger, Chicago, RB
1936: Larry Kelley, Yale, END
1937: Clint Frank,Yale, QB
1938: Davey O’Brien, TCU, QB
1939: Nile Kinnick, Iowa, RB
1940: Tom Harmon, Michigan, RB
1941: Bruce Smith, Minnesota, RB
1942: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia, RB
1943: Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame, QB
1944: Les Horvath, Ohio State, QB
1945: Doc Blanchard, Army, FB
1946: Glenn Davis, Army, RB
1947: John Lujack, Notre Dame, QB
1948: Doak Walker, Southern Methodist, RB
1949: Leon Hart, Notre Dame, E
1950: Vic Janowicz, Ohio State, RB
1951: Dick Kazmaier, Princeton RB
1952: Billy Vessels, Oklahoma, RB
1953: John Lattner, Notre Dame, RB
1954: Alan Ameche, Wisconsin, FB
1955: Howard Cassady, Ohio State, RB
1956: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame, QB
1957: John David Crow, Texas A&M, RB
1958: Pete Dawkins, Army, RB
1959: Billy Cannon, Louisiana State, RB
1960: Joe Bellino, Navy, RB

Alabama moved up a notch after an emphatic win over Florida in the Southeastern Conference championship game. Texas, however, needed a last-second field goal to stave off an upset bid by Nebraska in the Big 12 title game. The Longhorns still finished comfortably ahead of No. 3 Cincinnati in the last BCS poll.

BCS rankings combine the USA Today Coaches Poll, the Harris Interactive poll, and the average of six computer rankings.

Here’s how it works, courtesy of USA Today:

“To derive a team’s poll percentages in the Harris Interactive and USA TODAY polls, each team’s point total is divided by a maximum 2850 possible points in the Harris Interactive Poll and 1575 possible points in the USA TODAY Poll.

“Teams are assigned an inverse point total (25 for #1, 24 for #2, etc.) for each of their respective computer poll rankings to determine the overall computer component. The highest and lowest ranking for each team is dropped, and the sum total of the remaining four rankings is divided by 100 (the maximum possible points). This figure produces a Computer Rankings Percentage. The six computer ranking providers are Anderson & Hester, Richard Billingsley, Colley Matrix, Kenneth Massey, Jeff Sagarin and Peter Wolfe. Each computer ranking accounts for schedule strength within its formula.

“The BCS Average is calculated by averaging the percent totals of the Harris Interactive and USA TODAY Polls, and Computer rankings. The highest BCS Average receives the #1 ranking, the second highest receives #2, and so forth.”

Here are the Top 10:

1. Alabama — .9978
2. Texas — .9433
3. Cincinnati — .8878
4. TCU — .8836
5. Florida — .8637
6. Boise State– .8106
7. Oregon– .7568
8. Ohio State– .6568
9. Georgia Tech– .6471
10. Iowa — .6180

To read more about the individual breakdowns, visit USA Today.

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Here’s the list of semifinalists, with position, years of service, and team(s):

Cliff Branch, WR – 1972-1985 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Tim Brown, WR/KR – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cris Carter, WR – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins
Don Coryell, Coach – 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
Roger Craig, RB – 1983-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991 Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-93 Minnesota Vikings
Terrell Davis, RB – 1995-2001 Denver Broncos
Dermontti Dawson, C – 1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers
Richard Dent, DE – 1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Doleman, DE/LB – 1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers
Kevin Greene, LB/DE – 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers
Russ Grimm, G – 1981-1991 Washington Redskins
Ray Guy, P – 1973-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Charles Haley, DE/LB – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys
Lester Hayes, CB – 1977-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
Rickey Jackson, LB – 1981-1993 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers
Cortez Kennedy, DT – 1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks
Art Modell, Owner – 1961-1995 Cleveland Browns, 1996-2003 Baltimore Ravens
John Randle, DT – 1990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks
Andre Reed, WR – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
Jerry Rice, WR – 1985-2000 San Francisco 49ers, 2001-04 Oakland Raiders, 2004 Seattle Seahawks
Shannon Sharpe, TE – 1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens
Emmitt Smith, RB – 1990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals
Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner – 1989-2006 National Football League
Steve Tasker, Special Teams/WR – 1985-86 Houston Oilers, 1986-1997 Buffalo Bills
Aeneas Williams, CB/S – 1991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, 2001-04 St. Louis Rams

Source: Pro Football Hall of Fame

It’s about rivalries. It’s about passion. It’s about hating Jeff Gordon, even if you’ve never met the man, and loving Dale Earnhardt, Jr., whether he ever wins another race or not.

NASCAR divides families, bridges cultural boundaries, and often defies common sense. Still, hundreds of thousands pack tracks across America every week, dreaming of that great final lap where the winner crosses the finish line upside down, preferably on fire.

Whether it’s named for Winston or Nextel or Sprint, a cup is awarded to the points leader at the end of the season. In 2009, Jimmie Johnson added to the sport’s lore, becoming the first driver ever to win four consecutive titles.

Here’s the list of the last 10 champions, with number of victories that season and money won:

2009 — Jimmie Johnson (7) $7,143,910

2008 — Jimmie Johnson (7): $7,225,850

2007 — Jimmie Johnson (10): $7,646,420

2006 — Jimmie Johnson (5): $8,909,140

2005 — Tony Stewart (5): $6,987,530

2004 — Kurt Busch (3): $4,200,330

2003 — Matt Kenseth (1); $4,038,120

2002 – Tony Stewart (3); $4,695,150

2001 — Jeff Gordon (6): $6,649,080

2000 — Bobby Labonte (4): $4,041,750

Source: NASCAR.com

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Defending national champion Florida continues to lead the USA Today Coaches Poll, with Alabama No. 2 and Texas No. 3. Upstart TCU checks in at No.4, hoping at least two of the teams at the top will slip up and allow the Horned Frogs a berth in the big game.

Here’s the entire Top 25, with first places votes, season records, and total points:

1. Florida (47), 11-0 (1,459)
2. Texas (4) 11-0  (1,398)
3. Alabama (8) 11-0 (1,388)
4. TCU 11-0 (1,279)
5. Cincinnati 10-0 (1,224)
6. Boise State 11-0 (1,181)
7. Georgia Tech 10-1 (1,125)
8. Ohio State 10-2 (1,031)
9. Pittsburgh  9-1 (1,021)
10. Oregon 9-2-1 (941)
11. Penn State 10-2 (843)
12. Oklahoma State 9-2 (815)
13. Iowa 10-2 (714)
14. Virginia Tech 8-3 (656)
15. Brigham Young 9-2 (510)
16. Clemson 8-3 (467)
17. LSU (FL) 8-3 (463)
18. Oregon State 8-3 (450)
19. Utah 9-2 (318)
20. Houston  9-2 (305)
21. Miami 8-3 (266)
22. Southern Cal 7-3 (261)
23. Nebraska 8-3 (191)
24. North Carolina 8-3 (167)
25. Mississippi 8-3 (165)

Source: USA Today

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Here’s the list of franchises which have won two or more:

6 – Pittsburgh: IX-X, XIII-XIV, XL, XLIII

5 – San Francisco: XVI, XIX, XXIII-XXIV, XXIX

5 – Dallas: VI, XII, XXVII-XXVIII, XXX

3 – Oakland/L.A. Raiders: XI, XV, XVIII

3 – Washington: XVII, XXII, XXVI

3 – Green Bay: I-II, XXXI

3 – New England: XXXVI, XXXVIII-XXXIX

3 – N.Y. Giants: XXI, XXV, XLII

2 – Denver: XXXII-XXXIII

2 – Miami: VII-VIII

Source: NFL.com

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