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Carolyn Braff

Football: Lions Earn Best Record in Decade

It was truly a breakout year for Columbia football.

It was truly a breakout year for Columbia football.

Evolution Of a Sports Writer

For the majority of my Spectator career, I have been in over my head.

For the majority of my Spectator career, I have been in over my head.

Suiting Up Again, Old-World Style

The 15 seniors on the Columbia football team are not your average gridiron goons.

The 15 seniors on the Columbia football team are not your average gridiron goons.

Class of '07 May Have Draft Pick

If you're not paying attention when speaking to senior football player Tad Crawford, it's easy to miss the slight Canadian inflection in his speech.

If you're not paying attention when speaking to senior football player Tad Crawford, it's easy to miss the slight Canadian inflection in his speech.

Football Coach's Stay With Lions Short but Sweet

Columbia football assistant coach Kris Sweet has left the University to take a job with the Canadian Football League.

Columbia football assistant coach Kris Sweet has left the University to take a job with the Canadian Football League.

A Mythical Act of Motivation

Under normal circumstances, a man caught with a gaudy, jewel-laden ring on his finger will inevitably fall victim to incessant taunting from his peers.

Under normal circumstances, a man caught with a gaudy, jewel-laden ring on his finger will inevitably fall victim to incessant taunting from his peers.

CU Gives An Expensive, Rare Gift

Each February, the NFL spends up to $750,000 to adorn the hands of the greatest football players in the world with hunks of gold and diamonds, bestowing upon each gridiron champion his personalized

Each February, the NFL spends up to $750,000 to adorn the hands of the greatest football players in the world with hunks of gold and diamonds, bestowing upon each gridiron champion his personalized

Quick Adjustment to Wilson's 3-3-5 Helped Lions' Defense Thrive During 5-5 Campaign

Columbia football's defense was the heart of the 2006 team.

Columbia football's defense was the heart of the 2006 team.

First Year Brings Valuable Experience

Some would call a first-year head coach improving his team from 2-8 to 5-5 in one season beginner's luck. I call it the start of an era.

Some would call a first-year head coach improving his team from 2-8 to 5-5 in one season beginner's luck. I call it the start of an era.

Last Drive Turns Corner Into Next Season

With 3:49 remaining in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon, 73 yards separated Columbia football from its first .500 season in a decade.

With 3:49 remaining in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon, 73 yards separated Columbia football from its first .500 season in a decade.