Thursday, December 27, 2012

Year In Review: The top 10 local college stories of 2012

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida  --  Football is king in this country, and so it was on the local college scene this year. While Bethune-Cookman dominated its conference, Stetson put together its first team in 56 years, reigniting football fever on the west side of the county.

Our local colleges also excelled in other sports. Here is a look at the top 10 local college stories of the year:
 
1. Bethune-Cookman football makes playoffs, re-signs coach
 
The Wildcats went undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the first time in 28 years and qualified for the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs for the fourth time in school history — the second time in three years since Brian Jenkins became head coach.
 
The season wasn't without controversy, however. Jenkins refused to let his players speak to the media after a loss at Miami, and he was ejected from the Morgan State game, which led to a reprimand and fine from the MEAC.
 
After the season, Jenkins showed interest in the head coaching job at Southern University, but the day before his scheduled interview in Baton Rouge, La., he signed a contract extension to remain with the Wildcats.
 

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