Cannons run celebrated 50 years later

When Billy Cannon first pulled on a purple and gold LSU uniform, he never figured hed do anything on a football field that would last 50 years.
By the time his college career was over, the star running back had won a national title (1958), a Heisman Trophy (1959) and his No. 20 jersey had been [...]

Georgia looking for respect against No. 1 Gators

When Aron White was being recruited by Georgia, he had a perception of the program that was shared by many.
I viewed Georgia as one of those top teams, said White, a third-year sophomore who plays tight end for the Bulldogs. They were always in the chase if not right there winning it.
Over the past few [...]

Jim Brown shares lessons with college athletes

The NFL and its players union share the blame for failing to take care of those who retire from football damaged by its violent collisions, Hall of Famer Jim Brown said Thursday.
One day after appearing before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee for a hearing on head injuries in football, Brown said in a series of [...]

Georgia looking for respect against No. 1 Gators

When Aron White was being recruited by Georgia, he had a perception of the program that was shared by many.
I viewed Georgia as one of those top teams, said White, a third-year sophomore who plays tight end for the Bulldogs. They were always in the chase if not right there winning it.
Over the past few [...]

Cannons run celebrated 50 years later

When Billy Cannon first pulled on a purple and gold LSU uniform, he never figured hed do anything on a football field that would last 50 years.
By the time his college career was over, the star running back had won a national title (1958), a Heisman Trophy (1959) and his No. 20 jersey had been [...]

Notre Dame prepares to take flight for home game

Frequently part of college footballs jet set, Notre Dame will give the term new meaning when it leaves behind the Golden Dome and heads to the Alamodome.
Its a different feeling going to play a home game away from Notre Dame, tailback Armando Allen Jr. said.
The 25th-ranked Fighting Irish (5-2) will face Washington State (1-6) in [...]

Bryant undecided on NFL draft

All-America receiver Dez Bryant says he hasnt decided yet whether hell enter the NFL draft after the NCAA ruled that he will remain ineligible for the rest of his junior season at Oklahoma State.
As of right now, Im just thinking about whats going on right now. This is what Im focused on, Bryant told ESPN [...]

Gators expect to have 4 defenders back vs. Georgia

Top-ranked Florida could have four key defenders, including linebacker Brandon Spikes, back against Georgia.
Spikes and defensive tackles Lawrence Marsh and Jaye Howard practiced Tuesday for the first time in more than a week, and coaches expect them to play Saturday against the Bulldogs.
If they continue to work like they did tonight, they will definitely play [...]

OSU wide receiver suspended for season

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant will remain suspended for the remainder of the football season for lying to NCAA investigators.
The NCAA ruled Tuesday that the junior All-American will not be eligible to play until September 2010, possibly bringing his college career to an end if he enters the NFL draft.
Oklahoma State plans to appeal [...]

Man charged with killing UConn football player

Police charged a 21-year-old man with murder Tuesday in the stabbing death of a University of Connecticut football player outside a school-sanctioned dance, where the suspects lawyer says he was just trying to break up a fight.
John William Lomax III is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on charges of murder and conspiracy to commit [...]