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A screenshot of Matt Araiza speaking at a press conference.

Ex-NFL Punter Matt Araiza Will Be Dropped From Rape Lawsuit

Hepner Hall and Hardy Tower on the campus of San Diego State Univeristy near the Aztecs' home court inside the Viejas Arena on November 21, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent C. Horner/Getty Images)

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UConn Imposed Some Normalcy On The Weirdest NCAA Tournament Ever


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HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 01: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken with a remote camera) Lamont Butler #5 of the San Diego State Aztecs shoots the ball to win the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at NRG Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Good Things Happen When A Coach Gets Out Of The Way

Boise State Is Ready To Ruin Someone’s Day

Kalyn Kahler

Matt Araiza of the San Diego State Aztecs speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 5, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Ex-NFL Punter Matt Araiza Will Be Dropped From Rape Lawsuit

The Matt Araiza Transcript Doesn’t Have All The Answers

UConn Imposed Some Normalcy On The Weirdest NCAA Tournament Ever

Good Things Happen When A Coach Gets Out Of The Way

Boise State Is Ready To Ruin Someone’s Day

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