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Gator On The Greens: Chris DiMarco -(Dublin, OH) |
 | The PGA's Chris DiMarco spends a lot of time on the golf course, obviously. But if he's not teeing it up, you can probably find him at a Florida Gators sporting event. Ryan Cost has more from the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, OH. |
Little 500 Photo Essay -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Indiana alum Ryan Cost gives all IU grads a nostalgic look back at the tradition and pageantry of Little 500 weekend. |
IU Cheerleaders: Guardians Of Branch McCracken Court -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | The Indiana University cheerleaders are a big part of the festive gameday atmosphere inside of the Assembly Hall. But for the past decade, the squad has also helped out with security at the arena. Ryan Cost of ThePalestra.com explains. |
Voice Of The Hoosiers Still Going Strong -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Chuck Crabb is the PA Announcer for Assembly Hall and he has a voice many Hoosier fans know well. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost got to talk to the legend about his time at Indiana. |
Free Tuition Drawing Fans To Tennessee Women's Basketball -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | The Tennessee Volunteers are arguably the nation's most successful women's basketball program. Now a creative new promotion is helping fill their student section. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost went on campus in Knoxville for the story. |
Cost On Campus: Toomer's Corner -(Auburn, AL) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost takes a look at one of the country's coolest postgame victory parties-- Toomer's Corner at Auburn--better bring some toilet paper. |
Cost On Campus: Running The Hill At Clemson -(Clemson, SC) |
 | It's described as the most exciting 25 seconds in college football: Running the hill at Clemson before kickoff. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost went on campus in Death Valley for the story. |
Cost On Campus: Howard's Rock At Clemson -(Clemson, SC) |
 | A rock taken from Death Valley, CA plays a key role in every Clemson football game at Tiger Stadium, AKA Death Valley in South Carolina. |
Cost On Campus Visits "Hineygate" At OSU -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Plenty of Buckeyes fill the lots around Ohio Stadium with traditional tailgates, but one stands out above the rest. It's Hineygate on Lane Avenue. Ryan Cost of ThePalestra.com explains. |
Cost On Campus: 59-Year Old Linebacker -(Alpine, TX) |
 | ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost traveled to West Texas to meet a remarkable college football player. Mike Flynt is a lot like any other player experiencing his senior season-- except he's 59 years old. |
Inside Rocky Top With The UT Band -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | There are volunteer bands and then there is the Volunteer band as in the marching band that represents the University of Tennessee. Ryan Cost and Sean Merinar got a little history lesson on the Pride of the Southland Band |
Cost On Campus: Service Learning At Tulane -(New Orleans, LA) |
 | Tulane University was at the heart of the Katrina repairs, because of it being in the middle of New Orleans, and because of their research institution. Ryan Cost has more on Tulane's Public Service program. |
Cost On Campus Meets LSU's Mike The Tiger -(Baton Rouge, LA) |
 | Mike VI is the newest of the Tiger mascots at Louisiana State University. ThePalestra.com's Ryan Cost got to get up close and personal with this frightening feline on the latest Fall Tour stop. |
Cost On Campus Meets The Irish Guard -(South Bend, IN) |
 | The Irish Guard is a long standing tradition at Notre Dame and when they lead the band and team onto the field, the fans know it is gametime. Ryan Cost learns the rich history of this elite group of men. |
Ushering You Into Notre Dame Stadium -(South Bend, IN) |
 | Notre Dame is a family friendly university. To show that each fan means something, an usher personally greets every person to walk through the gate to Notre Dame Stadium. Ryan Cost caught up with a few ushers to see why this tradition is important. |
Cost On Campus Hits The Grotto At Notre Dame -(South Bend, IN) |
 | The Grotto at Notre Dame is one of the most tradition filled areas on the historic campus. Ryan Cost hit the Grotto the day before Notre Dame takes on Michigan State to see why this area means so much to family and friends alike. |
Cost On Campus: Painting The Hill At Marshall -(Huntington, WV) |
 | If you watch a Marshall football game in person or on TV, you've probably seen the words "Thundering Herd" behind one end zone. Ryan Cost went on campus in Huntington to find out what it takes to paint the hill. |
Cost On Campus: Virginia Tech's Recovery -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Cost went on campus at Virginia Tech to find out how football and some dedicated students are helping to facilitate the school's healing process following this spring's shootings. |
USC Golfer Making His Mark With The Pros -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Football gets all the pub on campus at the University of Southern California, but USC's most recent national champion might one day be a bigger name than Reggie Bush or Matt Leinart. The Palestra's Ryan Cost introduces you to one of golf's future stars, Jamie Lovemark. |
PGA Players Share College Memories -(Dublin, OH) |
 | Nearly all of the PGA's top money winners spent time strolling a college campus before hitting the links on the pro tour. Ryan Cost hit up a PGA event to talk to some of the world's best players about their days as college golfers. |
Flinging The Disc For a Title -(Columbus, OH) |
 | The Ultimate Players Association College Championships are taking place May 25-27. Ryan Cost and Raj Nair checked it out for The Palestra. |
Cost Above Campus: Skydiving With The MU Dropouts -(Richmond, IN) |
 | Ryan Cost goes above and beyond the call of duty for his latest story: Jumping out of a plane with a college skydiving club. Enough said. Just watch. |
Getting Back On The Bike: The Daniel Houchens Story -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | On November 10, 2003, cyclist Daniel Houchens was involved in a near-fatal accident just months before he was to ride in his first Little 500 at Indiana University. On Saturday in Bloomington Houchens has a chance to become a two-time Little 500 winner. Ryan Cost is on campus at his alma mater with Houchens' heroic tale. |
From Passion To Publishing: Fans Turning Ultimate Road Trip Into Book -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Andrew Hemminger and Dave Bensch describe themselves as typical college basketball fans, which would be fine if there was anything typical about crisscrossing the country on a shoestring budget to meet with the greatest college basketball coaches in history. Ryan Cost and Dawn Durkot have the story. |
LeBron James Proud Of Former Teammates -(Cleveland, OH) |
 | NBA superstar LeBron James dominated the high school basketball scene with a little help from teammates like Dru Joyce and Romeo Travis. Now as James is leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a strong season in the NBA, Joyce and Travis are enjoying a huge senior season at the University of Akron. Reporter Ryan Cost has the story. |
The King's Men Making Noise In Akron -(Akron, OH) |
 | During his time at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, LeBron James starred on a star-studded team that won three state titles in four years. While James moved onto NBA prestige, a couple of his high school teammates and former coach are now turning heads in the MAC where Akron has zipped to the top of the standings. Ryan Cost headed to the Rubber City to find out more. |
Cost On Campus: Remembering The 1979 Sycamores -(Terre Haute, IN) |
 | The 1979 Indiana State Sycamores are one of the more memorable college basketball teams of the past 30 years. Led by Larry Bird, ISU stormed to a 33-0 record before being denied an NCAA title by Magic Johnson and Michigan State. Ryan Cost sat down with Bird's teammate, Carl Nicks, to chat about that special season. |
Cost On Campus: Assembly Hall -(Bloomington, IN) |
 | Over the past three decades, the Indiana Hoosiers have established themselves as a college basketball institution. A big part of that is the Hoosiers' 35-year-old arena, Assembly Hall. The Palestra's Ryan Cost headed to his alma mater to take you inside one of the sport's great treasures. |
Cost On Campus: Purdue Women's Basketball -(West Lafayette, IN) |
 | Purdue University is home to one of the best women's basketball programs in the country. The Palestra's Ryan Cost traveled to West Lafayette to get the story behind the Boilers' success. |
Exploring Wooden's Indiana Roots -(Martinsville, IN) |
 | John Wooden became a legend by winning 10 NCAA titles at UCLA in the 1960s and 70s. But he grew up about 2,000 miles away in Indiana. Ryan Cost explores the roots of one of the greatest coaches of all time. |
Cost On Campus: Cady Arena -(Oxford, OH) |
 | The Miami Redhawks are one of the nation's finest hockey programs and now they have a home befitting their stature. Palestra reporter Ryan Cost went on campus in Oxford to check out Cady Arena. |
Cost On Campus: Rupp Arena -(Lexington, KY) |
 | Rupp Arena is more than just one of the biggest and loudest college basketball venues in the nation. It's also home to the winningest program in NCAA history. Palestra reporter Ryan Cost went on campus in Lexington to see the UK Wildcats in action in person. |
Cost on Campus: Inside the Izzone -(East Lansing, MI) |
 | The Izzone is a gameday staple inside the Breslin Center. Ryan Cost traveled to East Lansing for an up-close look at one of the most raucous cheering sections in the nation. |
Cost On Campus: Michigan Hockey -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | Yost Ice Arena is home to one of the greatest hockey programs in the nation, and one of the rowdiest rooting sections around. Reporter Ryan Cost takes you inside the building that gives Michigan hockey a huge home-ice advantage. |
Cost On Campus: Yost Ice Arena -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | A rabid student section and dominating hockey program makes Yost Ice Arena at the University of Michigan a very unpopular place with visiting teams. Reporter Ryan Cost went on campus in Ann Arbor to get the story. |
UVA's Mounted Cavalier -(Charlottesville, VA) |
 | Ryan Cost traveled to Charlottesville, VA, to chat with Kim Kirschnick, who is a staple at UVA's football Saturdays. |
Hokies' hard-hitting study -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | Researchers at Virginia Tech have spearheaded a study in order to better gauge and monitor football head impacts. Ryan Cost traveled to Blacksburg to learn more. |
Travel Team Memories: Cost on Campus -(Columbus, OH) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost recounts his favorite stories from his travels this fall. |
Inside the Little Big House -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | On one of his many trips to Ann Arbor, Palestra reporter Ryan Cost toured the Big House and its mobile counterpart. |
The History of Columbia Athletics -(New York, NY) |
 | Columbia is not typically know for its athletics, but the Lions own a rich history of success. Palestra reporter Ryan Cost traveled to New York City on his Ivy League swing to examine some of CU's most noteworthy athletic accomplishments. |
Cost on Campus: UVA Polo -(Charlottesville, VA) |
 | Ryan Cost traveled to the University of Virginia to learn more about one of the nation's collegiate polo powerhouses. |
Navy Cannoneers -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | There was some heavy artillery guarding the sidelines at the Army-Navy game in Philly. The Palestra's Ryan Cost explains. |
What the heck's a Hokie? -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Cost headed to Blacksburg, VA, to find the origins of one of the nation's most unique college mascots. |
A Rivalry Unlike Any Other -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | Army-Navy is one of the most unique rivalries in all of college sports. The Palestra's Ryan Cost talked with a number of Cadets and Midshipmen to get an inside look. |
Aggies Podcasting Homework -(College Station, TX) |
 | Texas A&M is part of a new initiative for students to use podcasting as part of their studying routine. The Palestra's Ryan Cost reports from College Station. |
Cost on Campus: Neyland Stadium -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost hit up Knoxville, TN, to take you on a tour of UT's historic Neyland Stadium. |
Cost on Campus: We Are Marshall -(Huntington, WV) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost traveled to Hunington, WV, to learn about Marshall football's rise from the ashes. |
Aggie Traditions Abound -(College Station, TX) |
 | If you think your school has tradition, you've obviously never been to College Station. The Palestra's Ryan Cost spent some time in Aggieland this summer to get the lowdown on A&M traditons. |
Cost on Campus: Worsham Field -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | The Hokies boast one of the most unique fields in the entire world. The Palestra's Ryan Cost headed to Blacksburg to find out what makes Worsham Field so special. |
Cost On Campus: The Arch At UGA -(Athens, GA) |
 | One of UGA's oldest traditions involves a 142-year-old arch that marks the entrance to campus on Broad Street. The Palestra's Ryan Cost asked around Athens to learn about UGA's storied gateway. |
Cost on Campus: The Glass Bowl -(Toledo, OH) |
 | Palestra reporter Ryan Cost went on campus at the University of Toledo to get a history lesson on the unique home of the Rockets. |
Caring for the Hokies' High-Tech Field -(Blacksburg, VA) |
 | Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium is the home to one of the nation's best football teams, but also one of the nation's highest-tech playing surfaces. |
Cost on Campus: Dartmouth Homecoming -(Hanover, NH) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost made the trip to Hanover, NH to check out a unique homecoming tradition at Dartmouth College. |
Michigan Week at Mirror Lake -(Columbus, OH) |
 | You'd be hard pressed to find a more maniacal, or at least colder rivalry tradition than what takes place the Thursday night of Michigan week at Ohio State. Take a look at Mirror Lake. |
Michigan's Famous Winged Helmet -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | Even casual fans of college football can recognize the Michigan team solely by its helmets. Reporter Ryan Cost went on campus to Michigan Stadium to get the story behind those famous stripes. |
A&M Basketball Brotherhood -(College Station, TX) |
 | Acie Law and Joseph Jones are two of the Big 12's best players. They're also the best of friends. The Palestra's Ryan Cost reports from College Station. |
Inside the Aggie Basketball Resurrection -(College Station, TX) |
 | In just two years in College Station, A&M coach Billy Gillispie has turned the Aggies into a top-tier Big 12 program. Palestra reporter Ryan Cost has the story at Reed Arena. |
Hail to the Michigan Marching Band -(Ann Arbor, MI) |
 | Like the football team, the Michigan Marching Band is one of the best in the country. The band's instantly recognizable fight song, Hail to the Victors, is considered one of the greatest in the land as well. The Palestra's Ryan Cost delves into the band's history and traditions from Ann Arbor. |
Cost On Campus: The Palestra -(Philadelphia, PA) |
 | The Palestra's Ryan Cost went on campus at the University of Pennsylvania to check out one of the most historic arenas in all of sports. It's one that shares its name with our company; The Palestra. |
Cost on Campus: Reveille -(College Station, TX) |
 | In the first installment of "Cost on Campus," The Palestra's Ryan Cost delivers the story of Texas A&M's mascot, Reveille. This American Collie attends every Aggie football game and even stops class if she feels the need to. Take a minute to get to know "The First Lady of Aggieland." |
Cost on Campus: Yale Bowl -(New Haven, CT) |
 | The Palestra's tour of Ivy League traditions continues with a stop at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, CT. |
Vol Navy -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | The "Vol Navy" is a long standing tradition in Knoxville, Tennessee, and may be the most creative college football tailgate party in the country. |
Meet The Vols Mascot -(Knoxville, TN) |
 | When the Tennessee Volunteers take the field in front of more than 100,000 fans at Neyland Stadium, a dog leads the way. Reporter Ryan Cost meets Smokey, the dog that kicks off game day in Knoxville. |
Talkin' About Practice -(Columbus, OH) |
 | Nearly 30-thousand fans showed up for a late August open practice for the #1 Buckeyes. That's more than some D-I schools average in weekly game attendance! The Palestra's Ryan Cost and Abby Gustus have the story. |
