1. CNNSI.com - SI Online - America's Best Sports Colleges - Wednesday October 02, 2 America's Best sports colleges Peter Read Miller Sports Illustrated combined a variety of factors in arriving at its 2002 rankings of Division I schools, including performance during the 200102 school year in the big five sports (baseball http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_online/news/2002/10/01/1_10

Peter Read Miller Sports Illustrated combined a variety of factors in arriving at its 2002 rankings of Division I schools, including performance during the 2001-02 school year in the big five sports (baseball, football, hockey and men's and women basketball); position in the '01-'02 Sears Cup NCAA all-sports standings; number of varsity, club and intramural sports; range of recreational facilities; and whether or not spirit-boosting events like Midnight Madness were held. Also, in a CNNSI.com exclusive, SI staffers Gene Menez and Kelli Anderson remember their days at No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Stanford , respectively. And weigh in on our poll How big a role did a college's athletic success play in your choice of school? (Ratings compiled by Craig Neff, Andrea Woo, Martin Bell, Scott Cacciola, Emily Cadei, Andre Carter, Jill Inkrott, Glenn Kaplan, Cara O'Reilly and Amy Potter.) 1. TEXAS 2. STANFORD Undergrad enrollment Varsity teams Intramural sports Club sports $50 million Athletic budget $45 million '01-02 Sears Cup all-sports rank '01-02 SI major-sports rank 3rd (tie) Athlete Graduation rate (3rd, tie)

2. Youth Sport Centre PE and sport within school for all their pupils, sports colleges are playing a major role in their communities by http://www.youthsport.net/yst/top/pages.cfm?topwho1=secondary&topwho2=colleges

3. CNNSI.com - SI Online - America's Best Sports Colleges - Wednesday October 02, 2 America's Best sports colleges. Sports Illustrated, Peter Read Miller.Sports Illustrated combined a variety of factors in arriving http://www.cnnsi.com/si_online/news/2002/10/01/1_10/

Peter Read Miller Sports Illustrated combined a variety of factors in arriving at its 2002 rankings of Division I schools, including performance during the 2001-02 school year in the big five sports (baseball, football, hockey and men's and women basketball); position in the '01-'02 Sears Cup NCAA all-sports standings; number of varsity, club and intramural sports; range of recreational facilities; and whether or not spirit-boosting events like Midnight Madness were held. Also, in a CNNSI.com exclusive, SI staffers Gene Menez and Kelli Anderson remember their days at No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Stanford , respectively. And weigh in on our poll How big a role did a college's athletic success play in your choice of school? (Ratings compiled by Craig Neff, Andrea Woo, Martin Bell, Scott Cacciola, Emily Cadei, Andre Carter, Jill Inkrott, Glenn Kaplan, Cara O'Reilly and Amy Potter.) 1. TEXAS 2. STANFORD Undergrad enrollment Varsity teams Intramural sports Club sports $50 million Athletic budget $45 million '01-02 Sears Cup all-sports rank '01-02 SI major-sports rank 3rd (tie) Athlete Graduation rate (3rd, tie)

4. CNNSI.com - SI Online - America's Best Sports Colleges - Thursday October 03, 20 CNNSI, SI Customer Service SI Media Kits Email Services Press RoomCopyright © 2003 CNN/Sports Illustrated. An AOL Time Warner Company. http://www.cnnsi.com/si_online/news/2002/10/01/11_100/

11. UCLA SI's No. 1 school in '97 had 11 top 10 teams last year, but none in major sports; its 10 individual titles were all won by women 12. OHIO STATE Top 10 in eight sports; top 20 in hockey, hoops; students jump in freezing lake for good luck in football against Michigan 13. GEORGIA Five minor-sports teams made top 5; six NCAA individual champs; FB 8-4; has best rec center (430,000 sq. ft., three pools) 14. COLORADO Football rout of Nebraska made Buffaloes' year; won NCAA cross-country; top 10 in FB, women's hoops; Boulder running capital of U.S. 15. NOTRE DAME Baseball, both hoops teams made NCAAs; top 10 in six sports, but not football (5-6); intramurals include full-pads tackle FB 16. MIAMI National FB champs; baseball, four other teams made top 20; hoops wilted in NCAAs; fun IM: arena flag FB; beach 15 minutes away 17. NEBRASKA Top 10 in baseball, football, four women's sports; flag-FB hotbed; one bogey: Johnny Carson's alma mater dead last in Big 12 golf 18. ARIZONA Four top 5 women's teams (golf, softball v-ball, X-C); No. 10 in hoops; disabled sports big; Annika Sorenstam, Trevor Hoffman alums 19. DUKE

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Knowledge ... listed alphabetically This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. Let Colleges compete for you Fill a simple form Select the the right institution Home Search College Info Arts ... Department Of Education Send mail to webmaster@a2zcolleges.com with questions or comments about this web site.

6. DfES, PE And School Sport sports colleges, Specialist sports colleges, sports colleges are one of eight categoriesof specialist school in the Government’s Specialist Schools Programme. http://www.dfes.gov.uk/pess/contentDrill.cfm?sectionId=68

7. Stanford University Cardinal | General Releases | The Official Athletic Site football team in 200102, has been ranked No. 24 among "America's best sports colleges" by Sports Illustrated magazine. http://gostanford.ocsn.com/genrel/100302aaa.html

April 11, 2003 Insider Newsletter TEAMS IN THE NEWS SCHEDULES ONLINE STORE ... SITE MAP Email login: Password: New users Signup! Current Conditions In Stanford, CA: P/CLOUDY Temp: 50 Wind: CLM Choose Sport Baseball Basketball - M Basketball - W Crew Cross Country Fencing Field Hockey Football Golf - M Golf - W Gymnastics - M Gymnastics - W Lacrosse - W Soccer - M Soccer - W Softball Swim/Diving - M Swim/Diving - W Sailing Sync Swimming Tennis - M Tennis - W Volleyball - M Volleyball - W Water Polo - M Water Polo - W Wrestling News Releases Printer-Friendly Format E-mail this article Stanford is the only Pac-10 school in the top 10 as six conference schools ranked in the top 25 while nine were in the top 50 nationally. Stanford Ranks Second Nationally In Sports Illustrated's Top Sports Colleges Sports Illustrated ranked all 324 Division I schools for its special report. Oct. 3, 2002 SI Best Sports Colleges The Stanford University athletic department was chosen as the second-best sport college in America by Sports Illustrated this week in a special report by Phil Taylor who ranked all 324 Division I athletic programs nationally. "To be mentioned as one of the top athletic programs in the nation is an honor," said athletic director Ted Leland. "Stanford Athletics has enjoyed success both on and off the playing fields and it is a compliment to our coaching staff, our student-athletes and our administrative staff to be recognized as one of the best overall programs in the country."

8. Youth Sport Trust And Schools - Sports Colleges sports colleges are part of the specialist schools programme run bythe Department for Education and Skills (DfES). As of September http://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst_schools_sc.html

Sports Colleges are part of the specialist schools programme run by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). As of September 2002, there are 161 designated Sports Colleges, with a Government target of at least 250 by 2005. Specialist Sports Colleges will play an important role in helping to deliver the Government's Plan for Sport. They will become important hub sites for school and community sport providing high quality opportunities for all young people in their neighbourhood Richard Caborn MP, Minister for Sport, DCMS Page 1 of 5 [ problems? please contact: ystinfo@lboro.ac.uk Registered Charity Number 1086915

9. Youth Sport Trust And Schools - Sports Colleges Since their introduction in 1997, sports colleges have been playing a crucial partin raising both sporting and academic standards, establishing successful http://www.youthsporttrust.org/yst_schools_sc2.html

Since their introduction in 1997, Sports Colleges have been playing a crucial part in raising both sporting and academic standards, establishing successful partnerships between schools and the private sector and developing ways of working with the wider community. Mission statment Sports Colleges will raise standards of achievement in PE and sport for all their students across the ability range. They will be regional focal points for excellence in PE and community sport, extending links between families of schools, sports bodies and communities, sharing resources and developing and spreading good practice, helping to provide a structure through which young people can progress to careers in sport and PE. Sports Colleges will increase participation in PE and sport for pre and post 16 year olds and develop the potential of talented performers. Page 2 of 5 [ problems? please contact:

10. A2ZColleges.com: Sports Colleges Schools & Universities In United States Of Amer Search for Colleges offering sports degrees in the USA. To see a list of all schoolsin a particular state, select the state and click on Search. College Name. http://www.a2zcolleges.com/sports/colleges/

Knowledge ... listed alphabetically Search for Colleges offering sports degrees in the USA To see a list of all schools in a particular state, select the state and click on Search. College Name  City  State Select a state Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming (required field)    Zip Majors Offered Sports degrees in that state Alaska Alabama Arizona Arkansas ... Wyoming Men's Sports Women's Sports Alpine skiing Archery Badminton Baseball ... Department Of Education Send mail to webmaster@a2zcolleges.com with questions or comments about this web site.

11. A2ZColleges.com: Sports Colleges Schools Universities And Teams listed alphabetically. A2ZColleges College/School/University Sports. Colleges offeringSports Degrees. College Football Teams. College Basketball Teams. Division 1. http://www.a2zcolleges.com/sports/

Knowledge ... listed alphabetically A2ZColleges: College/School/University Sports Colleges offering Sports Degrees College Football Teams College Basketball Teams Division 1 ... Women's Soccer Teams Men's Sports Women's Sports Alpine skiing Archery Badminton Baseball ... Let Colleges compete for you Fill a simple form Select the the right institution Home Search College Info Arts ... Department Of Education Send mail to webmaster@a2zcolleges.com with questions or comments about this web site.

12. The Standards Site: Sports sports colleges. sports colleges will raise standards of achievement in physicaleducation and sport for all their students across the ability range. http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/specialistschools/what_are/sports/

What's New Bulletins Forums Feedback ... Help Pick an area Academies Advanced Skills Teachers Autumn Package Beacon Schools Diversity Diversity Pathfinders Earned Autonomy Education Action Zones Ethnic Minorities Excellence in Cities Federations Gender and Achievement Homework Innovation Unit Key Stage 3 LEA Leading Edge Literacy Numeracy Parental Involvement Research Schemes of Work School Improvement Specialist Schools Study Support Subscribe Target Setting Training Schools Your path: Home Specialist Schools What are Specialist Schools? ADVICE CENTRE ... MAILBOX Sports Colleges THE VISION OF A SPORTS COLLEGE: "Sports Colleges will raise standards of achievement in physical education and sport for all their students across the ability range. They will be regional focal points for excellence in physical education and community sport, extending links between families of schools, sports bodies and communities, sharing resources and developing and spreading good practice, helping to provide a structure through which young people can progress to careers in sport and physical education. Sports Colleges will increase participation in physical education and sport for pre and post 16 year olds and develop the potential of talented performers" KEY CHARACTERISTICS: Sports Colleges commit themselves to a four-year development plan with specific targets to improve their standards as a whole and to raise performance and participation in sport and physical education. They have the support of industry, both financially and through the provision of advice and management support. They offer access to a wide range of PE and sports activities, both team and individual. They use and develop best practice techniques for raising educational standards. They work with other schools and the wider community in sharing facilities and educational resources.

13. SI Ranks Rice Among Greatest Sports Colleges In U.S. SI ranks Rice among greatest sports colleges in US ..For http://www.rice.edu/projects/reno/rn/20021010/si.html

Search Rice News Archives Volume 12, Number 8 October 10, 2002 INSIDE Researchers develop method to grow bone outside the body As it enters its third year, the Century Scholars program is a story of success Award-winning director to speak at Rice Cinema Event offers Rice staff free day at museums ... Faculty Council Minutes FRONT PAGE Genomics raises challenging issues NSF awards SCS $700K to develop digital library SI ranks Rice among greatest sports colleges in U.S. SI ranks Rice among greatest sports colleges in U.S.

14. Specialist Sports Colleges What are sports colleges? sports colleges are Secondary Schools whohave attracted funding from the Department of Education and http://www.lta.org.uk/school/college/specialist.htm

What are Sports Colleges? Tennis Development Who can apply? Funding ... Coaching Opportunities What are Sports Colleges? Sports Colleges are Secondary Schools who have attracted funding from the Department of Education and Employment DfEE and private sector sponsors to build on their particular strengths and establish distinctive identities through their chosen specialisms. They act as a resource for neighbouring schools and the local community; strengthening partnerships between schools and business; and raising standards of teaching and learning in their specialist area. There are currently 114 Sports Colleges that are helping to raise standards in physical education and community sport throughout England. Tennis is featured as a focus sport in 45 of the schools. Download list of designated sports colleges Tennis Development Sports Colleges can deliver a tennis development action plan involving provision for curricular and extra curricular sessions, neighbouring primary and secondary schools, the local community and academic support for players. Performance targets are regularly monitored.

15. WFAA.com | Dallas-Fort Worth | Sports: Colleges Regional colleges notebook Losing teams will land playoff spotsSometimes, getting to the dance doesn't mean what it once did. http://www.wfaa.com/sports/colleges/

sectNum = 2; document.write(lmonth + " "); document.write(date + ", " + year); Sports Home Cowboys Draft Rangers/MLB ... home page Sports: Colleges Sports Cowboys Mavs Rangers ... Knight releases two from scholarships Texas Tech sophomores Nathan Doudney and Mickey Michalec said Thursday that coach Bob Knight has released them from their scholarships and plan to transfer. Connecticut wins fourth women's title AP Two women's powerhouses played for the national title, but Connecticut ended on top. For Connecticut, the NCAA Division I mountain has anything but a Rocky Top. UConn won championships in 1995 and 2000 at Tennessee's expense. The Huskies did it again Tuesday night at the Georgia Dome, knocking off the Lady Vols, 73-68, to claim the NCAA title. It's the fourth title in UConn history and third this decade, which cements dynasty status under coach Geno Auriemma. They're freshmen no more In the end, the Big 12 Conference was no match for Syracuse forward Carmelo Anthony and guard Gerry McNamara. No-luck Williams left to ponder another painful Final Four loss Heretofore, Roy Williams was described as a hard-luck coach. After Monday night, he is, as so many of us who were cheering for him hoped he would be, hard-luck no more.

16. WFAA.com | Dallas-Fort Worth | Sports: Colleges Click to return to the home page, http://www.wfaa.com/sports/colleges/stories/020503dnspotculede.68f64.html

sectNum = 2; document.write(lmonth + " "); document.write(date + ", " + year); Sports Home Cowboys Draft Rangers/MLB ... home page Sports: Colleges Sports Cowboys Mavs Rangers ... High Schools Frogs cannot hold off South Florida Associated Press Jimmy Baxter added 12 points and Will McDonald had nine points and 11 rebounds for South Florida (11-8, 4-4 Conference USA), 10-1 at the Sun Dome. Bingo Merriex had 16 points and Junior Blount 14 to lead TCU (7-13, 1-7). Corey Santee had 11 points and Nucleus Smith added 10 points for the Horned Frogs, who have lost eight of nine. Colleges TCU-South Florida box score Conference USA scoreboard More colleges "This team is starting to gain confidence," South Florida coach Seth Greenberg said. "You've got to win your conference home games, and we've won two in a row. Give TCU credit. They made some big baskets down the stretch, but Reggie rose to the occasion." TCU led at halftime, 31-30, after eight lead changes and six ties.

17. GNAS Dev - The Plan (SDP) - School / Sports Colleges School / sports colleges. PRIORITY Gold. OBJECTIVES To have a significant numberof clubs forming close working partnerships with schools / sports colleges . http://www.gnasdevelopment.com/ThePlan/O-SchoolSportsColleges.html

OBJECTIVE / AREA: School / sports colleges PRIORITY: Gold SEE ALSO: Policies Sport development officers Volunteer support programme Press, media and promotion ... Facilities and equipment FACILITATORS: John Willson EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS: Director Marketing and Development OBJECTIVES: To have a significant number of clubs forming close working partnerships with schools / sports colleges . Where we are now Where we wish to be How we are going to get there Target dates Review A few clubs actively work with schools to promote archery as an after school activity. A close working partnership between schools/sports colleges and local clubs to encourage greater participation in the sport and increased GNAS membership and to act as a conduit for competitions and coaching at County, Regional and National squads for those with youngsters with ability. Identify other interested schools and clubs who would like to develop archery as a suitable after school activity and consider funding issues. Identify 15 schools/sports colleges throughout the UK by end 2002 After 12 months review operation to improve procedures with an annually thereafter.

18. Pioneers Listed Among America's Best Sports Colleges In Pioneers Listed Among America's Best sports colleges in Sports Illustrated MagazineDenver ranked the 73rd best sports college in America. Oct. 4, 2002. http://www.fansonly.com/schools/denv/genrel/100402aaa.html

Sports Illustrated Magazine :: Denver ranked the 73rd best sports college in America TICKETS SCHEDULES ONLINE STORE AUDIO/VIDEO ... E-mail this article Pioneers ranks among best sports schools in Sports Illustrated Pioneers Listed Among America's Best Sports Colleges in Sports Illustrated Magazine Denver ranked the 73rd best sports college in America Oct. 4, 2002 The University of Denver is ranked 73rd among Division I schools in Sports Illustrated Magazine's best sports colleges in America list released today. Denver ranked third among Front Range schools - Colorado ranked 14th, Colorado State was 68th, and Air Force ranked 109th. Denver was the highest ranked school in the Sun Belt Conference - Florida International was 106th. "The University of Denver is an outstanding institution," Director of Athletics and Recreation Dr. M. Dianne Murphy said. "It is an honor to be recognized for our sports programs, both intercollegiate as well as our excellent recreational program. We have accomplished a great deal in the last four years as a member of Division I, and we have our sights set on even greater success this year." The rankings combined a variety of factors, including performance during the 2001-02 school year in the big five sports (baseball, football, hockey and men's and women basketball); position in the '01-'02 Sears Cup NCAA all-sports standings; number of varsity, club and intramural sports; range of recreational facilities; and whether or not spirit-boosting events like Midnight Madness were held.

19. Official Athletic Site Of The University Of Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Ranked Among Nation's Best sports colleges 3 among America's Best SportsColleges in a piece that appears in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. http://www.fansonly.com/schools/okla/genrel/100402aaa.html

Online Store Tickets Travel Audio/Video ... E-mail this article Kelvin Sampson and SI gave the Sooners a big thumbs up. Oklahoma Ranked Among Nation's Best Sports Colleges Sports Illustrated releases its rankings Oct. 4, 2002 Norman, Okla. - Oklahoma is ranked No. 3 among America's Best Sports Colleges in a piece that appears in this week's issue of Sports Illustrated. During the 2001-02 school year, Oklahoma won the Cotton Bowl championship, sent both the men's and women's basketball teams to the Final Four and saw its men's gymnstics program capture a national championship. Sports Illustrated said, "(The) Sooners made men's and women's Final Fours and just missed BCS berth (football team finished No. 6). Gymnastics won NCAA title, wrestling was No. 3 and softball No. 8. School is on the rise, with rec facilities being upgraded (OU already has a top 10 golf course) and hot coaches in Bob Stoops (football) and Kelvin Sampson (basketball)." OU Athletics Director Joe Castiglione was pleased with the recognition. "After the terrific year we just celebrated, this is well-deserved recognition for an outstanding group of student-athletes, coaches and staff," he said. "Moreover, it proves once again, if the mission is correct, people get involved and stay committted to working together, like we are at Oklahoma, great things can and usually do happen.

20. Kent Active Schools Project - Sports Colleges HOME. sports colleges. Contact Suzanne 01622 605067 email suzanne.gough@kent.gov.uk.Designated sports colleges in Kent. Angley School Sports College. http://www.kent.gov.uk/e&l/Sportsdev/asch_sportscolleges.html

HOME Sports Colleges The Sports College initiative is part of the DfES 'Specialist Schools' programme, in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust. The mission statement for Sports College is: "Sports Colleges will raise standards of achievement in physical education and sports for all their students across the ability range. They will be regional focal points for excellence in PE and Community Sport, extending links between families of schools, sports bodies and communities, sharing resources and developing and spreading good practice, helping top provide a structure through which young people can progress to careers in sport for pre and post 16 year olds and develop the potential of talented performers". Herne Bay High School Sports College (photo: Keith Slater). Please contact Mike Dowden at Kent Advisory Service 01622 203800 for details on the how the specialist schools programme is being implemented in Kent. The role of the Active Schools Project To support schools on behalf of Kent County Council with their applications for Sports College status in terms of the Community Development plan (links with the Sporting Community).

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