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Is there too much emphasis on college football programs?

John Jeansonne

Newsday columnist John Jeansonne.

Jeansonne has been a reporter in Newsday’s sports department since

As the pigskin previews begin to roll in, a most-welcome back-to-school signal for college sports fans nationwide, an old question hangs heavy in the air: Is football -- especially in these difficult economic times -- too piggy?

Football's numbers continue to be staggering, especially at the highest level of competition: Team rosters totalling more than 100 players, huge coaching and support...

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