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Last updated Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 4:35pm

Change is constant, as programs look for new styles on offense and defense in hopes of better fortunes. This offseason was no different. The following is a look at 10 big scheme changes at some prominent schools.

Clemson's offense

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Coaches make big moves in college basketball

Last updated Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 4:51pm

With all but two exceptions, the head-coaching changes for the 2011-12 basketball season are finished. A handful of assistant positions still need to be filled, but the bulk of coaching staffs have been assembled, too.

While coaches receive most of the attention, assistants are crucial pieces of a program as well. Some assistants are ace recruiters or master tacticians. This offseason, several top recruiters have changed teams and some former head coaches have become assistants -- either voluntarily or involuntarily.

Here is our look at some of the most intriguing assistant hires this offseason:

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College football coaches on the hot seat, already

Last updated Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 6:42pm

The heat is on, especially in the Pac-12.

The new league christens a new era of 12-team, two division football with four coaches on the hot seat: UCLA's Rick Neuheisel, Washington State's Paul Wulff, Arizona State's Dennis Erickson and Cal's Jeff Tedford.

We're a little less than three months from the start of the 2011 college football season, and here is a ranking of the 14 hottest seats in the nation. It's time to win, guys:

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What's the No. 1 stat that separates winners and losers in college football

Last updated Friday, May 20, 2011 - 3:44pm

Every college football fan has heard or read about the most important statistic when it comes to winning games.

This guy says it's turnover margin. That guy says it's third-down defense. That other guy says it's scoring defense.

Well, who's right?

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GAME DAY: Key statistics about NFL draft the last decade

Last updated Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 3:32pm

Here are some NFL draft stats this century as it relates to colleges and conference affiliation through last season. This covers the 2000 draft through the 2010 draft:

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How going pro early has affected college basketball's top conferences

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Last updated Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 4:19pm

Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger's decision to stay in school for his sophomore year represented a shock on two levels.

For one thing, it's always a surprise when a likely lottery pick opts against entering the NBA draft. Sullinger, a rugged 6-foot-9 forward, almost certainly would have been selected among the top five or so picks.

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NCAA Final Four referees survive and advance, too

Last updated Friday, April 1, 2011 - 4:31pm

Another bracket is playing out in the NCAA tournament, where the best of the best advance from one week to the next. Those left standing in this contest -- as with Connecticut, Kentucky, Butler and VCU -- are among the nation's best, too.

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Capsules for Friday's Sweet 16 basketball games in NCAA tournament

Last updated Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:24pm

East Region

No. 2 North Carolina vs. No. 11 Marquette

WHERE: Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.

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How to pick the early rounds, Final Fours and champions in NCAA Tournament

Last updated Monday, March 14, 2011 - 4:55pm

Don't worry, we won't tell anyone if your eyes glaze over at the sight of this season's bracket. We won't tell anyone if you haven't watched a college basketball game since the Duke-Butler thriller last season.

At this point, the first four games of the tournament must look like alphabet soup -- UTSA, UAB, USC, VCU, UALR. It can be quite intimidating.

At the same time, we won't tell anyone if you're an avid college hoops fan looking for last-minute reassurance on your tournament picks.

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Capsules for college basketball tournaments that begin on Thursday

Last updated Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 5:29pm

Here's a look at the conference tournaments that begin Thursday.

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ACC

WHEN: March 10-13

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Whats missing from resumes of notable coaches, players and schools

Last updated Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 4:40pm

Not that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski needs to update his, but let's just say his current resume is rather complete.

He is closing on 900 career wins, has won four national championships and an Olympic gold medal, has 11 Final Four appearances and 12 ACC tournament championships and has coached 22 All-Americans.

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Capsules for conference tournaments that begin Tuesday, Wednesday

Last updated Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 4:42pm

Here's a look at the conference tournaments that begin Tuesday:

BIG SOUTH

WHEN: March 1, 3, 5

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Top college spots for spring football story lines