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How many universities with teams named tigers, warriors or wildcats can you think of? Sometimes it seems as though team names have been selected almost at random, while the more original nicknames leave you scratching your head. Here are the ten most common college team nicknames: 10. Knights: 26 schools 9. Warriors: 28 schools
8. Cougars: 30 universities 7. Pioneers: 31 colleges 6. Wildcats: 32 schools
5. Lions: 33 schools 4. Bull  dogs: 39 universities 3. Tigers: 45 schools
2. Panthers: 50 universities
1. Eagles: 55 colleges
Regardless of the nickname of your favorite college team you can find their fabric here at J&O.
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(OU's season... almost)
Sooner Nation let out a collective gasp a little ways into the team's first game as quarterback and Heisman winner Sam Bradford was injured in the closing seconds of the first half. The third ranked Sooners has high hopes for this season having appeared in last year's national championship game. But after Bradford's injury Oklahoma couldn't get rolling and lost an exciting game to the 20th ranked Brigham Young Cougars. Just like that Oklahoma's season seemed to be over almost as soon as it began. Although it is estimated that Bradford might only miss 2-4 weeks of the season, that might be all that's needed for the other contenders in the perennially tough Big 12 to separate themselves from the Sooners.
While OU stumbled, other programs took steps to cement their status as contenders. #1 Florida, #4 USC, #2 Texas, #9 Penn State, and #8 Ole Miss all rolled over their opponents. Closer calls were had by #6 Ohio State, which barely escaped Navy, and #22 Iowa, which eked out a one point victory over Northern Iowa. Some of the bigger matchups were compelling: top-ten ranked Oklahoma State defeated #13 Georgia, #14 Boise State beat #16 Oregon, and #5 Alabama won against #7 Virginia Tech.
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The major college football conferences are usually listed as the SEC, Pac-10, Big 10, ACC, Big 12, and Big East. Out of all the major conferences this year the Big East finds itself in the unique position of not having a single one of its teams among the top 25 of either the USA Today or Associated Press polls. Nevertheless, the conference has been well represented in prominent bowl games in recent years. Some of the conference's non football factory schools have also become bigger players on the national football scene, especially Rutgers, Cincinnati and Connecticut. Don't sleep on the Big East though, as some of the most exciting players to watch this season will be in the conference. West Virginia's Noel Devine, South Florida's George Selvie and Matt Grothe, and Cincinnati's Tony Pike. Also despite the departure of the conference's most prominent coaches in recent years such as Rich Rodriguez and Bobby Petrino, the conference still has some excellent sideline generals including Rutgers' Greg Schiano and Cincinnati's Brian Kelly.
This is J&O's Big East projection:
3. South Florida
8. Syracuse
So, who do you think is going to win the conference this year? Who do you think this year's sleeper is going to be?
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In the annals of history and in the mythologies of many cultures there are stories of formidable foes meeting to do battle. The rivals may be virtually equal, but only one can ultimately emerge victorious. History has seen some truly epochal rivalries: the Romans against the Carthaginians, Elizabeth I against Mary, Queen of Scots, Napoleon against Wellington. Mythology has given us the epic clash between the Greeks and the Trojans, with the fight between Hector and Achilles being a focal point of the story.
College football also has great rivalries. But throughout a rivalry between two schools there will inevitably be points when one opponent really is not a match for the other. When a great rivalry finds both teams in top form that is when truly special games happen. Other times two schools that are not traditional rivals or do not often play each other find themselves far above any other teams. When the titans clash it makes for compelling football. On other occasions it is a matter of David slaying Goliath when an underdog team defeats a heavily favored opponent.
With that in mind, here are our 10 greatest college football games in chronological order: 1.) 1946: Army vs. Notre Dame
Even at this early point the two schools were among the most storied in college football. It seems that many of the greatest college football matchups involved Army and Notre Dame. Reporting on a game between the two universities in 1924, sportswriter Grantland Rice dubbed the Notre Dame backfield “The Four Horsemen”. Halftime of the 1928 game is when Knute Rockne gave his famous “Win one for the Gipper” speech. In 1946 both teams were undefeated going into the game at Yankee Stadium. Both teams were high scoring. And both had star talent: Notre Dame had the following years Heisman winner at quarterback in Johnny Lujack, while Army had the defending Heisman winner – Doc Blanchard – and that years Heisman winner in Glenn Davis. Despite all of the offensive firepower it was each teams defense that starred during a game that ended in a 0-0 tie. Although both teams finished undefeated, the Fighting Irish were awarded the national championship. 2.) 1966: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State
Coming into the game expectations were high for both teams. The Spartans were the defending national champions while the Irish were hungry for a return to glory after 13 years without a championship. At the time of the game Michigan State and Notre Dame were ranked #1 and #2 in one national poll and #2 and #1 in another other.
The knockdown, grinding game saw a number of players injured. Although the Spartans scored first, the Fighting Irish came back to tie the game at 10. Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian controversially settled ran the clock down on his team’s last possession instead of trying for the win. Both teams preserved their undefeated seasons.
3.) 1967: USC vs. UCLA When these two teams met on November 18, 1967, UCLA was ranked #1 and USC #2 in the coaches poll, while in the AP poll they were #1 and #4 respectively. Each also had hug star on the team: UCLA had that year’s Heisman winner in quarterback Gary Beban, while USC had the following year’s winner in running back O.J. Simpson.
Despite being injured Gary Beban still managed to guide the Bruins to 20 points. It was not enough though as Simpson had a late 64 yard touchdown run that propelled the Trojans to a 21-20 victory.
4.) 1969: Texas vs. Arkansas
Both teams were on a roll going into the game, with the Longhorns having won 18 straight and the Razorbacks 15 straight. With President Nixon in attendance and a television ratings share of 50, the stage was set for the now legendary game to begin.
Texas played sloppily for the first half and by the 3rd quarter was down 15-0. On the first play of the 4th quarter quarterback James Street scrambled for a touchdown. Street then converted the two-point attempt to bring Texas to within 6.
On the teams final drive Texas appeared to stall at its own 43 yard line. At that Texas coach Darrell Royal gambled and had Street throw deep to receiver Randy Peschel. Peschel hauled in a 44 yard pass that took Texas to the Razorbacks 13. Two plays later the Longhorns scored the go ahead touchdown. Texas later beat Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl to cement its status as national champion.
5.) 1971: Nebraska vs. Oklahoma On November 25, 1971 two of the most fearsome college teams ever assembled met in a game that pitted Oklahoma’s top rated offense against Nebraskas top rated defense. Nebraska was also the defending national champion. The game itself was played on Oklahomas home field in front of a television audience of 55 million. The contest was a back and forth affair with the teams swapping leads over the four quarters. Finally the Cornhuskers emerged victorious 35-31. Nebraska went on to repeat as national champions.
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 May is National Bicycle Month and J&O is celebrating by offering 10% off selected novelty cotton and tapestry bicycle themed fabrics. From choppers and dirt bikes to professional race bikes and biker symbols, J&O has them and wants to share them with all of our riders througout the month of May. Whether you are darting through Center City traffic on your blue BMX or peddling into work on your Tonino Lamborghini Leggenda 3-speed, bicycling is not only a great way to help save the planet through the reduction of air pollution caused by excess car emission fumes, but is an enjoyable, stimulating, and healthy mode of transpo for all ages Select from one, five, or more yards of the bicycle themed prints offered in this J&O 10% off special, and join others in this month long celebration encouraging both physical fitness and the love of bicycles that are as unique and individualized as you. Special Offer Fabric items. Ends 10/10/09spo000188tap00066Coupon Code : iluvbikesPosts by J&O Fabrics StoreLabels: bicycles, bike-novelty-cotton, bike-upholstery, college-cotton, conservative, frugal, may, national-bicycle-month, sustainable-living
 What East Coast college is one of the only two colonial colleges in the U.S. to have made the transition into a public university, has a long history of athletics dating back to the 19 th century, and is considered one of the most prestigious American Research Universities in North America? You guessed it, Rutgers University!!! You asked. You waited.
And now, you have it!  You can find your favorite East Coast Alma mater fabric in both a warm fleece and a lightweight cotton. Our Rutgers Scarlet Knights fabric: squares consists of the university's 'R' lo go within black and red squares on both prints and has been licensed by Rutgers University itself for individual consumption only, making it not only official, but a must have for creating memorable student and graduation crafts, quilts, gifts and team spirited apparel. With more than over 50,000 students on campuses in Camden, Newark and New Brunswick, Rutgers offers majors in more than 100 fields with thousands of courses covering the full range of human experiences. Their alumni list includes such notables as actor James Gandolfini of the Sopranos, Calista Flockhart of Ally McBeal, Kirstin Davis of Sex & the City, comedian Bill Bellamy, and maybe even YOU!!!  In the meantime, whether you are a fan of the academics, the athletes, or the aura that surrounds this New Jersey based school, come on over to J&O Fabrics and pick up some of that red and black before it's all gone! Labels: college-cotton, college-fabric, fleece, rutgers-college, rutgers-cotton, rutgers-fleece, rutgers-scarlet-knights, rutgers-university, rutgers-vinyl
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