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Heat Index Halts D-II Game, Forcing 16-16 Tie in Topeka

A Division II football game between Colorado School of Mines and Washburn ended in a 16-16 tie after officials suspended play due to extreme heat. The match, held in Topeka, Kansas, was paused before overtime when the heat index reached 108 degrees, exceeding safety limits. Despite an early 9 a.m. kickoff to avoid peak temperatures, the wet-bulb thermometer remained above the 92.1-degree threshold required for resumption. The result marks a rare tie in modern college football, with Washburn recording a 1-0-1 record and Mines at 0-1-1.

via The New York Times|

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sports1 month ago

Heat Index Halts Division II Football, Ending Mines-Washburn Match in 16-16 Tie

A Division II college football game between Colorado School of Mines and Washburn ended in a 16-16 tie on September 5, 2026, after officials suspended play due to extreme heat in Topeka, Kansas. The match could not proceed to overtime because the wet-bulb temperature exceeded safety limits set by the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA).

via bleacherreport.com|

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crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Mines Professor Faces Charges in Fatal DUI Crash Killing Golden Officer

A Colorado School of Mines professor, Stephen Geer, has been charged with vehicular homicide and other offenses following a crash that killed Golden Police Officer Evan Dunn and injured others. The incident occurred on November 6 when Geer allegedly drove into a traffic accident scene on Highway 58, under the influence of alcohol. Geer faces multiple charges, including vehicular assault and DUI, and is scheduled for a review hearing on December 11. The university has expressed condolences and support for the affected officers and their families.

via Colorado Community Media|

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Harding Dominates Division II National Championship, Crushing Orediggers

Colorado School of Mines' hopes for a Division II national title were dashed for the second consecutive year as they fell to Harding in a one-sided 38-7 defeat. Mines struggled to stop Harding's triple-option flexbone attack, allowing 502 rushing yards and only attempting two passes. Despite scoring on their opening possession, Mines was shut out for the rest of the game as Harding dominated on the ground. The loss marked Mines' second consecutive blowout defeat in the championship game.

via The Denver Post|

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sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Colorado School of Mines: Academic Excellence Meets Gridiron Glory in DII Football Championship"

The Colorado School of Mines' football team, known as the Orediggers, is defying expectations with their success in Division II football. The team, comprised of academically focused students majoring in fields such as engineering and biosciences, has dominated their conference and is now competing for the national championship. The players' dedication to both academics and football has helped them excel on and off the field. With a strong recruiting pipeline to Texas and a high retention rate, the Orediggers are proving that tough academics can make a tough team.

via ABC News|

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