Buffalo running back James Starks knew shoulder surgery now would cost him his final season of college football. He also knew he couldnt help his team if he wasnt healthy. So Starks decided it was best to have his shoulder repaired and prepare for a shot at the NFL, leaving the defending Mid-American Conference champion [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2009 by admin
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Miami backup quarterbacks Taylor Cook and Cannon Smith both announced plans to transfer Tuesday, a surprising pair of moves that suddenly leave the Hurricanes lacking depth at the marquee position. Miami will list freshman A.J. Highsmith as the backup to starter Jacory Harris for the Sept. 7 season-opener at Florida State. Besides Harris, the only [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2009 by admin
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Oklahoma linebacker Mike Balogun will try to settle his eligibility issues out of court. A Cleveland County judge had been set to hear arguments Monday on whether to extend an injunction and allow Balogun to play for the No. 3 Sooners, but NCAA spokeswoman Stacey Osburn said the hearing was postponed to allow for the [...]
Posted on August 25th, 2009 by admin
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Coach Jeff Tedford announced that Kevin Riley will be his starting quarterback when No 12 California opens the season against Maryland on Sept 5. Tedford made the announcement after practice Monday. Riley had been competing with Beau Sweeney and Brock Mansion since the start of fall camp. Tedford says Rileys experience, accuracy and consistency were [...]
Posted on August 25th, 2009 by admin
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It had been a quiet offseason for Steve Spurrier and South Carolina – until this past weekend, when some of the same off-the-field troubles the Gamecocks have dealt with in past years sprang up again. On Monday, Spurrier suspended starting defensive end Clifton Geathers following his Sunday morning arrest by Columbia police for fighting outside [...]
Posted on August 25th, 2009 by admin
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Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson was lounging on the turf when a couple reporters approached, asking for the story behind the fact that he doesnt tie the laces of his cleats. I want to know, too, fellow freshman Fitzgerald Toussaint said. Robinson sighed, rolled his eyes and explained the odd look. When I was 7, I [...]
Posted on August 24th, 2009 by admin
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A strong performance by Jonathan Crompton in Tennessees scrimmage wasnt enough for him to lock up the starting quarterback job. Its going to be interesting to see as we watch this out and make some final decisions as the week progresses and what coach wants to do in regards to that, Volunteers offensive coordinator Jim [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by admin
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As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history. Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 released Saturday, followed by Texas, Oklahoma, Southern California and Alabama. But the Gators are [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by admin
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Running back Quentin Castille has been dismissed from the Nebraska football program for violating unspecified team rules. Coach Bo Pelini did not elaborate on the violations committed by the junior from La Porte, Texas. Pelini announced the dismissal following the No. 24 Cornhuskers practice on Saturday, even though Castille has not practiced with the team [...]
Posted on August 23rd, 2009 by admin
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About a dozen Tulane football players have come down with what the school describes as flu-like symptoms. An athletic spokesman says two have tested positive for the variety that includes swine flu. Roger Dunaway said Friday that all the sick players have been told to stay home or in their dorm rooms or apartments, and [...]
Posted on August 22nd, 2009 by admin
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