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CU gives Hawkins two-year contract extension

Dan Hawkins' rebuilding efforts as the University of Colorado's football coach have been fortified with a two-year contract extension that takes him through the 2012 season.

CU report: Look for Ballenger?

Coach Dan Hawkins left the door open Tuesday to give backup quarterback Matt Ballenger meaningful playing time and ramp up the competition for starter Cody Hawkins when the Buffaloes play Saturday at No. 16 Kansas.

CSU report: Good sportsmanship

Colorado State coach Steve Fairchild said he received an e-mail from the mother of California running back Jahvid Best, who dislocated his left elbow in a Sept. 27 game against the Rams in Berkeley, Calif.

Air Force report: QB Smith practices

Starting quarterback Shea Smith, who didn't play in the fourth quarter against Navy because of illness, practiced Tuesday after it was determined he hadn't suffered a concussion.

DU, CC and AFA stand like giant blocks on sportscape

Last spring, Colorado shined in college hockey's national spotlight. Not only did all three Front Range teams - the University of Denver, Colorado College and Air Force - reach the NCAA tournament together for the first time, but an NCAA regional was played in Colorado Springs and the Pepsi Center hosted a wildly successful Frozen Four.

OU tops Big 12 poll; NCAA champion Kansas third

Oklahoma is the preseason favorite for the first time in the Big 12 coaches poll, and defending national champion Kansas was picked third along with Baylor.

Nebraska coach's confidence not shaken

Bo Pelini says his faith in his plan to rebuild Nebraska isn't shaken after a 35-point loss to Missouri.

OU tops Big 12 basketball poll, OSU 6th

Oklahoma is picked to win the Big 12 basketball title in a poll of the league's head coaches.

Ganz says Daniel wrong on dirty play comment

Joe says it ain't so.

Air Force report: San Diego tour guide

Fullback Todd Newell, who led the Falcons with 50 rushing yards against Navy, is from San Diego and will be returning home when the Falcons play at San Diego State on Saturday night.

CSU report: Give him an award

Running back Gartrell Johnson was named the Mountain West Conference's co-Offensive Player of the Week after a career-best performance in Colorado State's 41-28 win against Nevada-Las Vegas.

CU report: Saving Reesing's legs

Kansas coach Mark Mangino says while Todd Reesing weighs less this season, that's not a reason for the junior quarterback to be running more.

Nebraska works on fundamentals more in practice

Nebraska players are spending more time working on fundamentals in practice to help reduce the number of penalties.

Heisman poll: Fellow Tiger joins Mizzou's Daniel in contention

Missouri wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who catches many of Chase Daniel’s passes, moved into contention in the Rocky Mountain News’ weekly Heisman Trophy poll.

Lubick, Smith headline 2009 class

Sonny Lubick and Rod Smith thrilled many of the state's fans with their efforts on the football field, so it's fitting both will be inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame on the same night in April.

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