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About National Collegiate Athletic Association
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often read "N-C-Double-A") is a voluntary association of about 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States (and, potentially, Canadian universities as well). Full Article
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Michigan quarterback Nick Sheridan throws during NCAA college football practice in Ann Arbor, Mich. , Monday, Aug. 10, 2009.
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Auburn quarterback Chris Todd throws during their NCAA college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
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Auburn offensive lineman Jorell Bostrom (76) stretches during their NCAA college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
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Auburn offensive lineman Jorell Bostrom (76) stretches during their NCAA college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
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Auburn quarterback Chris Todd throws during the Tigers' NCAA college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
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Miami quarterback Jacory Harris prepares to pass during an NCAA college football practice in Coral Gables, Fla. , Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009.
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Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn defensive coordinator Ted Roof works during the Tiger's NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn quarterback Neil Caudle throws during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn quarterback Kodi Burns throws during their NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn works during the Tiger's NCAA college football practice at Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009.
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NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand speaks after receiving a Pathfinder Award in Indianapolis, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand speaks after receiving a Pathfinder Award in Indianapolis, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand speaks after receiving a Pathfinder Award in Indianapolis, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri holds the NCAA baseball trophy at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. , Thursday, June 25, 2009. LSU defeated Texas in the College World Series in Omaha, Neb.
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NCAA Inflatable Images on display at the 2009 NACDA National Convention in Orlando, FL.
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Florida's Mariam Kevkhishvili throws the shot during the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. , Thursday, June 11, 2009.
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Southern Mississippi celebrate after defeating Florida in a NCAA super regionals baseball game in Gainesville, Fla. , Sunday, June, 7, 2009. Southern Mississippi won 7-6.
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Washington center fielder Alyson McWherter holds up the NCAA softball trophy as her team is greeted by cheering fans in Seattle, Wednesday, June 3, 2009, a day after Washington defeated Florida for the title in Oklahoma City.
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Washington center fielder Alyson McWherter holds up the NCAA softball trophy as her team is greeted by cheering fans as they arrive at the campus in Seattle, Wednesday, June 3, 2009, a day after Washington won the title over Florida in Oklahoma City.
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Washington softball coach Heather Tarr holds up the NCAA trophy as her team is greeted by cheering fans on campus in Seattle, Wednesday, June 3, 2009, a day after it won the title against Florida in Oklahoma City.
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Washington players celebrate after winning the NCAA softball title against Florida in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Pitcher Danielle Lawrie holds the trophy at center.
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Southern Mississippi celebrates defeating Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlanta Regional championship baseball game at Russ Chandler Stadium in Atlanta, Monday, June 1, 2009. Southern Mississippi won 12-8 and advances to face Florida in the Super Regional.
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Auburn quarterback Chris Todd throws during their NCAA college football practice on the campus of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. , Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009.
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There will be eight teams there that will be NCAA (tournament) teams ... It has the best field of all of the tournaments. I think most people think so.
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I don't think it was the NCAA's intention at the time, but they anointed ESPN king of the [early-season tournament] world from one day to the next
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This has definitely generated a lot of excitement in the area ... In the first few months, we got a lot of phone calls and e-mails. High school coaches were excited that there was going to be competitive NCAA volleyball in their area.
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The biggest thing an NCAA tournament would do is bring more interest ... It would make volleyball seem more real to a lot of people who might not be involved.
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I can't foresee the future ... I don't know what Dayton's going to end up doing, but I know they're a good basketball team. No one knows what's going to happen between now and March, but if they stay healthy, I think that's a team that's solidly in the NCAA Tournament.
– Frank Martin (politician) SOURCE: CJOnline -
This will give us a look at Big East-type basketball, NCAA-type basketball
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Oakland's pretty good. If I'm not mistaken, they won their league last year and they had North Dakota State beat in the championship game, or that probably would have been our opponent in the first round (of the NCAA tournament)
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We are honored to be part of the Frisco effort selected by the NCAA committee to advance in the process, and look forward to making the case for Frisco as the ideal location for the NCAA Championship ... Whether it's the state-of-the-art Pizza Hut Park, the unmatched national air service into our two ma...
– Tom Burnett SOURCE: Frisco Enterprise -
They have a tremendous tradition and reputation ... They’re a very good team, whether they’re at home or on the road. … It doesn’t take motivation because this is an NCAA team we’re playing, and we’ve got to bring our best.
– Lisa Stone SOURCE: The Badger Herald -
We have a highly talented group of returning players, from a Big East championship and NCAA Super Regional team, that will carry the load for us in 2010 ... And we’ll see which newcomers can make an immediate impact for us.
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The US Youth Soccer National League looks to reach new heights this year as the girls once again open the season with games played in conjunction with the NCAA Women's College Cup, an event that elevates the exposure of the League's elite talent to the numerous college coaches who will be in attendance ...
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If you win the NCAA championships, you come to the White House. Well, if you’re a young person and you’ve produced the best experiment or design, the best hardware or software, you ought to be recognized for that achievement too ... Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and ...
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This is David Greene and I hold the record for NCAA wins for a quarterback
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We will improve a lot by being in Maui ... We start with Wisconsin, a storied program, a program that goes to the NCAA tournament year in, year out. The faces change, the results stay the same.
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I was worried after I watched Detroit and Robert Morris play the opening night. I said, ‘We’d better get (a win against) Alcorn.’ Then you play Detroit the next night and you have a great appreciation for how good they are and how physical they are. That team (Robert Morris) played in the NCAA Tournamen...
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It really doesn't ... If you look back at the history of rankings, there are so many great teams that are overrated in November and maybe sustain injuries or what have you. And I'm sure there are a number of different teams from this field that will be in this year's NCAA tournament that will go on to h...
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Mary Catherine continues to show improvement and to be here and dive at this level will only help her as the season goes on ... It is very beneficial for our divers to compete here this weekend since Georgia Tech is hosting our NCAA Zone meet. Everyone competed well and finished the day solid.
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We haven't struggled in a game since Oklahoma beat us (in the NCAA tournament) ... You forget what it's like, and it's important that we learn from the experience of playing teams (like that).
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We hadn't experienced that kind of frustration yet ... We hadn't been frustrated since Oklahoma beat us (in the NCAA Tournament).
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We had a lot of outstanding swimming and diving performances tonight ... We set two school records in diving today as Jenna Moore took down the women's one-meter record and David MacDonald completely shattered the three-meter mark. Kevin Lawrence told me that David MacDonald dove an NCAA Championships l...
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At the beginning of the year ... We talked about finishing in the top half of the Big Ten and getting and NCAA bid, those were our goals and I think that the experience we're gaining now especially since they're so young will have a benefit if we use it in the right direction.
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I just called the (NCAA) rules committee and asked them to move the (3-point) line back
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That may be been the toughest team for our kids to play against. They're an older team, been through NCAA Tournament runs and they're strong
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It's gonna be tough in this part of the season ... But it's gonna prepare us for the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament, and for the Big Ten season as well.
SOURCE: Lansing State Journal
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