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Football season is upon us and that means your Saturdays are booked, your always wearing your team’s colors and that you’re probably having one too many at the tailgating parties.
Many colleges claim to have held the origins to this athletic tradition, but no one knows for sure. Today, however, there are ten schools that have the honor of having the best tailgating spots according to Cocktales.com
1. Louisiana State University: There’s a reason that Chris Fowler called LSU his favorite college game day experience. Fans arrive at Tiger Stadium in Death Valley two days before the game to begin tailgating and skipping class for a 48-hour bender.
2. University of Texas-Austin: UT has everything – Tradition, food, music, a great bar scene, and more 9’s than a Tokyo phonebook.
3. World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party: These guys have been going to the same party for what, 13 years now? While the number 3 location on the list isn’t a college campus, it is hands-down one of the best tailgates in America. The is more beer consumed in the hours before kickoff of the annual Georgia-Florida game than at most university parking lots all year.
4. University of Tennessee-Knoxville: Head down to Volunteer Landing on the Tennessee River for the opportunity to tailgate on land or sea with great BBQ and 100,000 fans.
5. University of Mississippi: The talent at Ole Miss is one of the best kept secrets in the SEC. A reasonably looking guy with an IQ above 50 should be able to score more than BBQ in Oxford. Add in the tailgating tradition called ‘Groving’, where the tailgating begins at 5 a.m. around the Grove, and you have a Top 10 experience and a two-day hangover.
6. Florida State University:From Friday nights on Tennessee Street to all-day drunkfests at Indian Village in the shadows of the Doak. A weekend here reminds you of all that is right in the world.
7. University of Southern California: If you were at the game last month, then you know how much planning goes into the tailgate parties at USC. If you saw the pictures of Dr. D on the bus, then you know how much alcohol is at the tailgates.
8. University of Wisconsin: You don’t become a fixture on the Princeton Review’s Top Party Schools for nothing. The crazy kids in Madison even garnered the distinction of #1 Beer School in 2006 (registration required). With that kind of pedigree as well as the cheese and sausage processing nearby, Madison is a fat-assess’ tailgating heaven.
9. Notre Dame: While the Irish may not know the value of a Nebraska home football ticket, they definitely know how to arrive at the stadium hours before kickoff. The quantity of tailgates, not the quantity of girls, in South Bend makes Notre Dame Top 10 worthy.
10. Clemson University: The laid-back South Carolina charm might not be the only thing that’s contagious at Clemson, but the talent at Clemson is top-notch in the ACC and the students fill up Death Valley for home games. In a city of just over 10,000, the tailgates are just as important as the game itself.
As student athletes take the field researches are gathering data to determine which of the high school sports is the most injury-prone. Keep reading here to find out what the top 11 most injury-prone high school sports are.
Just don’t worry too much because according to researchers an injury can be better than not participating in sports at all.
Then: Class clown
Now: Most likely to tell blowjob joke to 10 year old
Then: Most likely to succeed
Now: Most likely to share with you ways in which they’ve succeeded
Then: Party animal
Now: High school guidance counselor
Then: Most likely to become a Hollywood actress
Now: Most likely to be “Topless Sunbather 7″ in a pay-per-view
Then: Most likely to become a Broadway actor
Now: Most likely to move to Massachusetts with an aspiring Broadway actor
Then: Best athlete
Now: Most likely to take beer league softball too seriously
Then: Most flirtatious
Now: Most likely to have sex with you in the coat room of the high school reunion
Then: Best artistic photographer
Now: Most likely to post 450 pictures of their trip to Wyoming online, in sepia tone
Then: Most energetic
Now: Most likely to sell used Kias
Then: Most attached couple
Now: Parents of the most bitter bastard child
Then: Most precious, smart, and special boy in the entire world!
Now: Most likely to have been home schooled
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign, in partnership with USA Today, launched the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) awards, which recognizes 25 high school senior student athletes who have excelled in academics, athletics, community service and leadership with college scholarships.
In the last year alone, college tuition rose 6.3 percent(1) leaving many students and families to search for scholarships. The SAMMY scholarship educates teens on the importance of making smart choices — like drinking lowfat milk, eating right and staying active — by rewarding 25 exemplary students who score big on their tests and in the game while staying healthy with milk. Winners will receive a $7,500 scholarship, attend an awards ceremony with celebrity guests at The Milk House at Disney’s Wide World of Sports, and appear in a special milk mustache ad in USA Today.
High school seniors who think they have what it takes to wear the famous milk mustache can fill out an application at http://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com. A celebrity panel of milk mustache athletes, including Andy Roddick, Steve Nash, Mia Hamm, Michelle Kwan and Tony Hawk will help select this year’s winners.
Last year, more than 56,000 graduating students applied for the SAMMY Award. To date, the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign has awarded more than 250 talented teens with more than $1.5 million in scholarships and has made a lasting impression on many.
“If I didn’t apply and win the SAMMY Award, I likely would not have been able to go to college,” said Todd Dettmer, MD and 1997 SAMMY Alumni. “I truly credit my SAMMY experience with leading me to be the doctor I am today.” Dettmer also added that milk is still his “beverage of choice” because it keeps him active and healthy.
“It’s an honor for the ‘got milk?’ campaign to continue to reward student who not only do well academically and athletically, but who also serve as role models in making smart nutritional choices,” said Kurt Graetzer, chief executive officer of the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign. “Drinking milk is one way active teens get the calcium and protein they need to help reach their full potential.”
Getting a Body By Milk
It’s no secret that milk is good for teens. Milk protein plays an important role in building and maintaining muscle. By drinking three eight-ounce servings of lowfat or fat-free milk each day in place of sugary soft drinks with little or no nutritional value, along with regular exercise and eating smart, teens can help keep their bodies looking toned and healthy. Milk is the only beverage naturally packaged with nine essential nutrients, including calcium for strong bones and protein for building muscle.
Applying for SAMMY
High school seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2007 SAMMY Awards program at http://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com. All applicants are required to describe in 75 words or less how they incorporate milk into their everyday life and training regimen.
Entries must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET Friday, March 7, 2008. Finalists will be named by June 2008. For complete contest rules and applications, log onto http://www.sammy.bodybymilk.com.
(1) According to the College Board's annual "Trends in College Pricing"
report from 2006, annual tuition for a four-year public University
rose 6.3 percent.
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The Black College Expo (BCE) announces its unique partnership with the New York Knicks, one of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) premier organizations. The New York Knicks have announced plans to participate in the Second Annual Black College Expo upon its return to the NY Metro area Saturday, October 27, 2007. The expo will be at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th Street, New York, NY from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with an after-show from 4-6 p.m. Thousands of students and their parents are expected to take part in this comprehensive “Infotainment” College Fair.
Prior to the Expo, the two entities developed a cooperative advertising campaign and scheduled numerous school appearances at various New York area high schools. At the Expo, the Knicks will have a strong presence with expected appearances by current player Malik Rose and former great John Starks. The Knicks dynamic and interactive Groove Truck will be prominently displayed.
The BCE after-show, scheduled from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. launches the debut of a Black College Expo spoken word poetry slam and will serve as a prelude to the Knicks’ own upcoming “Poetry Slam.” In November, the Knicks Poetry Slam Open Audition will feature another college expo and the opportunity to win over $100,000 in scholarships and prizes.
The BCE provides an environment for aspiring students to meet with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other institutions, interact with exhibitors and attend workshops. “We are ecstatic to have the New York Knicks on board. We appreciate the existing support we receive from local educators in the NY Metro area, but to have the Knicks aligned with our mission of getting more of our youth into college is huge. Their involvement will help to illuminate the pathways we are trying to create and make college a reality for more of our youth,” says BCE Founder, Theresa Price.
Karin Buchholz, Knicks’ Vice President of Community Relations & Fan Development cites the Knicks participation in the Expo as an opportunity to raise awareness among the team’s fan base. She said, “It’s a great event that provides tangible evidence of the positive impact literacy and education can have on children’s lives and it coincides with the timing of our upcoming Knicks Poetry Slam Open Audition, in November 2007.”
The Black College Expo began in Los Angeles in 2000 and now serves seven cities annually including Los Angeles, Oakland, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. and New York. The Black College Expo continues to be a source of funding and a conduit to HBCUs and other colleges throughout the country.
For additional information about The Black College Expo (BCE), call (877) 427-4100 or visit our website at: http://www.blackcollegeexpo.com
LOS ANGELES, July 11 /PRNewswire/ — The biggest names in high school and professional sports convened in Hollywood today as Gatorade honored the top prep male and female athletes with the fifth annual Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards. Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year Kevin Love (Lake Oswego High School / Lake Oswego) was named Gatorade High School Male Athlete of the Year, while Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year Maya Moore (Collins Hill High School / Suwanee) received Gatorade High School Female Athlete of the Year honors.
Love and Moore received their awards at a luncheon emceed by ESPN’s Stuart Scott and attended by former Gatorade award winners Vince Carter of the New Jersey Nets (1993-94 Gatorade National Basketball Player of the Year), Greg Oden of the Portland Trailblazers (2004-05, 2005-06 Gatorade National Basketball Player of the Year & 2006 Gatorade Athlete of the Year), Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets (2002-03 Gatorade North Carolina Boys Basketball Player of the Year), and Lisa Leslie of the Los Angeles Sparks (1995-96 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year).
Introduced in 1985, the Gatorade Player of the Year award was one of the first national awards to honor high school athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement and exceptional character. In 2003, the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards were established to identify and honor the nation’s top overall male and female high school athlete from among the 10 Gatorade National Players of the Year honored during the high school athletic season.
All Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year nominees will walk the ESPY red carpet and be featured as special guests during The ESPY Awards Show. The show will take place this evening and air on ESPN on Sunday, July 15, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.
“The ESPY Awards honor the best in sports, so it is only fitting that we celebrate the best in high school sports on the same day,” said Jeff Urban, Gatorade senior vice president of sports marketing. “The Gatorade Player of the Year award has built an incredible legacy in its 22 years. The Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards have built on to that legacy, helping to increase the prestige of the program, and achieve a reputation among young athletes as the premier honor in high school sports.”
2007 GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Kevin Love: With his low-post scoring, rebounding and crisp passing, Kevin helped put Oregon on the national high school basketball map. He led Lake Oswego to their third straight state championship game appearance and the No. 13 USA Today Boys’ Super 25 national rankings. The only player ever named a three-time Oregon Player of the Year, Kevin broke Oregon’s 50 year-old career scoring record (2,628) as a senior despite missing a large portion of his sophomore season. The son of former University of Oregon star and NBA player, Stan Love, Kevin will play for UCLA in the fall.
-- Averaged 33.6 points, 17 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in
2006-07
-- Naismith, USA Today, PARADE, National High School Coaches Association
and Co-Oregon Player of the Year
-- McDonald's All-American
-- Career high school averages of 26.8 points and 14.5 rebounds per game
-- Broke 50-year-old Oregon record for points scored (2,628)
-- Four-year varsity starter and 92-21 career record
-- Scored 21 points and 16 rebounds to be named MVP; led the West team to
a 144-123 victory in the Roundball Classic
Maya Moore: Touted by prep basketball experts as one of the best players in recent memory, Maya led Collins Hill to an undefeated season, their third straight Georgia Class 5A state championship and the No. 1 spot in the season’s final USA Today Super 25 girls basketball rankings. The 6-foot senior forward led Collins Hill to a 125-3 record in her four-year varsity career — with two loses coming to the nation’s No. 1 ranked team - Christ the King HS (Queens, NY) — in 2004-05 and 2005-06. Maya will play for the University of Connecticut and Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma this fall.
-- Averaged 25.5 points, 12.1 rebounds, four assists, 4.3 steals and 2.3
blocks in 2006-07
-- Naismith, Women's Basketball Coach Association (WBCA), National High
School Coaches Association, USA Today and PARADE National Player of the
Year
-- McDonald's All-American (Morgan Wooten Award winner)
-- 2007 Georgia Miss Basketball
-- Named Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Gwinnett Daily Post and Gwinnett
County Tip-Off Club Player of the Year
-- 2006 Nike Tournament of Champions MVP
-- Career stats include 2,664 points, 1,212 rebounds, 407 assists and 467
steals
-- 125-3 record as a four-year varsity starter
2007 GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES
The 2006-07 Gatorade National Players of the Year (see below) representing
five male and five female sports were nominees for the Gatorade High School
Athlete of the Year awards.
NAME HIGH SCHOOL BOUND FOR...
FEMALE
Volleyball Alix Klineman Mira Costa High School Stanford
(Manhattan Beach, CA) University
Soccer Melissa Henderson Berkner High School Junior in
(Richardson, TX) High School
Basketball Maya Moore Collins Hill High School University of
(Suwanee, GA) Connecticut
Softball Ashley Brignac John Curtis Christian University of
School (River Ridge, LA) Louisiana-Lafayette
Track & Emily Pendleton Woodmore High School University
Field (Elmore, OH) of Michigan
MALE
Football John Brantley Trinity Catholic High University
School (Ocala, FL) of Florida
Soccer Brayan Martinez West Orange High School Seton Hall
(West Orange, NJ) University
Basketball Kevin Love Lake Oswego High School UCLA
(Lake Oswego, OR)
Baseball Rick Porcello Seton Hall Prep Detroit Tigers
(West Orange, NJ) Organization
Track & Bryshon Nellum Long Beach Poly High USC
Field School (Long Beach, CA)
PAST GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS
Former winners of Gatorade High School Male and Female Athlete of the Year
honors include:
2003 Male: LeBron James / Basketball (Arkron, OH / Cleveland Cavaliers)
Female: Allyson Felix / Track & Field (Los Angeles, CA / USA Track
& Field)
2004 Male: Dwight Howard / Basketball (Atlanta, GA / Orlando Magic)
Female: Candace Parker / Basketball (Naperville, IL / University of
Tennessee)
2005 Male: Greg Paulus / Football (Syracuse, NY / Duke University)
Female: Cynthia Barboza / Volleyball (Long Beach, CA / Stanford
University)
2006 Male: Greg Oden / Basketball (Indianapolis, IN / Portland
Trailblazers)
Female: Tina Charles / Basketball (New York, NY / University of
Connecticut)
For more information on the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards and the Gatorade Player of the Year program, visit http://www.gatorade.com/playeroftheyear.
At least six people were killed when a charter bus carrying a college baseball team from Ohio fell from an overpass onto Interstate 75 early Friday in Atlanta, police said.Twenty-nine people were injured, including three critically, hospital officials said.
The bus was carrying 35 people, most of them students from Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio, Atlanta police spokesman Joe Cobb said.
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