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In addition, a study of 2010-11 bowl-bound college teams conducted by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida showed that Auburn has the highest disparity in graduation rates between white and black players of any major football team.

Auburn football team champs on field but not in graduation rates Valerie Strauss 2011

Perhaps more importantly, Rutgers called the Pinstripe Bowl a financial success—an increasingly rare proposition for bowl-bound teams.

A Nice End to a Rough Season Jared Diamond 2011

But thanks to Dodd's largely mistake-free play and a stout defense, which ranks 15th in the country in total defense, Rutgers is bowl-bound after missing out last year.

Is This the Year for Rutgers? Scott Cacciola 2011

In fact, all but three of the bowl-bound programs reported operating at even or in the black.

Bowl-Bound Schools Spend Millions On Football AP 2010

Auburn's opponent in the BCS game, Oregon, spends $18 million – 16th among the bowl-bound schools.

Bowl-Bound Schools Spend Millions On Football AP 2010

With President George W. Bush in attendance, Shun White ran for 148 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead bowl-bound Navy over Army 34-0 Saturday for its seventh straight win in the storied rivalry between service academies.

USATODAY.com 2008

Under Friedgen, a coach whose ties to Maryland span decades, the Terps are 8-4 and bowl-bound this year, after winning only two games last season.

Ralph Friedgen named ACC Coach of the Year, Danny O'Brien top rookie Cindy Boren 2010

Auburn's opponent in the BCS game, Oregon, spends $18 million – 16th among the bowl-bound schools.

Bowl-Bound Schools Spend Millions On Football AP 2010

Tulsa, on the other hand, will play more than 3,800 miles from its Oklahoma campus for this year's Hawaii Bowl, giving the Golden Hurricanes the longest commute of any bowl-bound squad.

Bowls Offer No Home-Field Advantage 2010

Auburn ranked fourth among bowl-bound universities, while its opponent in the BCS National Championship Game, Oregon, was thriftier: 15 teams spent more than the Ducks' $18 million in expenses.

Belichick Nearly in a Class All by Himself 2010