USC frosh Telfort has heart trouble, won’t playLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans.
Kentucky, Western Kent. sign four-game deal (source: CNN)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It took Kentucky and Western Kentucky nearly a century to meet on the football field. (source: CNN)
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Texas, Texas Tech ready to get untied in South (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)IRVING, Texas — While Oklahoma got to play in the Big 12 and BCS championship games last year, the Sooners’ regular season record was the same as Texas and Texas Tech. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)
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Non-BCS team could earn bid to Rose Bowl (AP)Some tweaking to the Bowl Championship Series rules gives greater access to the Rose Bowl to teams outside the six conferences with automatic BCS bids — such as Utah. “Under certain circumstances, they can play their way into the Rose Bowl, which hasn’t been true in the past,” Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany said Monday at Big Ten media day.
Attorney: Ole Miss signee Jamar Hornby will be in court Friday (source: USATODAY)The attorney for Mississippi signee Jamar Hornsby said it appears his client will be indicted Friday on charges of felony aggravated . (source: USATODAY)
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USC frosh LB Telfort has heart trouble, won’t play (source: Fox Sports)Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. Telfort, a 17-year-old Miami native and considered one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, has been diagnosed with hypertrophi. (source: Fox Sports)
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Defending champ Boise State picked to win WAC (source: CBS News)Defending champion Boise State has been picked to repeat in the Western Athletic Conference. (source: CBS News)
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Boise State picked again in WAC (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)SALT LAKE CITY — Defending champion Boise State has been picked to repeat in the Western Athletic Conference. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)
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CFN 2009 preview: N. Carolina (source: Fox Sports)Through stellar recruiting, North Carolina has become one of the ACC’s hottest programs. CFN says 2010 will be even better. (source: Fox Sports)
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Alabama asks NCAA to restore 21 wins (AP)The University of Alabama formally asked the NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins to the football program in a 29-page appeal on Tuesday. The appeal said the penalty was “so excessive as to constitute an abuse of discretion.” The Committee on Infractions’ levied the penalty stemming from 201 student-athletes in 16 sports obtaining textbooks they weren’t entitled to under their.
Attorney: Ole Miss signee Jamar Hornby will be in court Friday (source: USATODAY)The attorney for Mississippi signee Jamar Hornsby said it appears his client will be indicted Friday on charges of felony aggravated . (source: USATODAY) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
USC frosh LB Telfort has heart trouble, won’t play (source: Fox Sports)Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. Telfort, a 17-year-old Miami native and considered one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, has been diagnosed with hypertrophi. (source: Fox Sports) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Defending champ Boise State picked to win WAC (source: CBS News)Defending champion Boise State has been picked to repeat in the Western Athletic Conference. (source: CBS News) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Boise State picked again in WAC (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)SALT LAKE CITY — Defending champion Boise State has been picked to repeat in the Western Athletic Conference. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
CFN 2009 preview: N. Carolina (source: Fox Sports)Through stellar recruiting, North Carolina has become one of the ACC’s hottest programs. CFN says 2010 will be even better. (source: Fox Sports) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Alabama asks NCAA to restore 21 wins (AP)The University of Alabama formally asked the NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins to the football program in a 29-page appeal on Tuesday. The appeal said the penalty was “so excessive as to constitute an abuse of discretion.” The Committee on Infractions’ levied the penalty stemming from 201 student-athletes in 16 sports obtaining textbooks they weren’t entitled to under their.
Offensive wizard, pirate-loving Leach has it made in Lubbock (source: CBS News)Who wouldn’t want Mike Leach’s job? No pressure, $2.5M a year while finishing third in the Big 12 South (behind Texas and Oklahoma) is a good season. Despite their odd and rocky marriage, Leach and Texas Tech are a great pair, Dennis Dodd says. (source: CBS News)
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USC freshman LB Telfort has heart trouble, won’t play (source: USATODAY)Southern California freshman Frankie Telfort has a heart problem that will prevent him from playing for the Trojans. (source: USATODAY)
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Attorney: Ole Miss signee Jamar Hornby will be in court Friday (source: USATODAY)The attorney for Mississippi signee Jamar Hornsby said it appears his client will be indicted Friday on charges of felony aggravated . (source: USATODAY) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Stewart Mandel: Big Ten must adjust to keep pace with SECThe SEC may rule the universe, but it doesn’t mean that the Big Ten can’t catch up, writes Stewart Mandel. Plus, Georgia’s new QB and much more Mailbag.
Big Ten trying to change perception (AP)
Between a 1-6 bowl showing last season and some high-profile upsets in recent years, the Big Ten’s reputation is as bruised as an unprotected quarterback. For coaches and players, those are painful hits. “Everybody in this room wants to change it,” Ohio State defensive lineman Doug Worthington said Tuesday at the conference’s media day.
Texas trying to forget about tiebreakers (AP)
While Oklahoma got to play in the Big 12 and BCS championship games last year, Texas and Texas Tech had the same regular season record as the Sooners. All three were 11-1 overall with a 7-1 mark in the Big 12 South, and each loss was to another team in that trio. The Big 12’s fifth tiebreaker — BCS standings — was needed to send the Sooners to the conference title game they won.
Big 12 considers Dallas as permanent title homeARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe says the league will eventually consider whether to make the new Cowboys Stadium a permanent home for its football championship game.
Alabama asks NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins (source: CBS News)Alabama has formally asked the NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins to the football program. (source: CBS News)
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Illini, Wildcats discussing game at Wrigley FieldCHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Northwestern are talking about moving their annual Big Ten football game to Wrigley Field.
Illini, Northwestern may play at Wrigley (AP)Illinois and Northwestern are talking about moving their annual Big Ten football game to Wrigley Field. Northwestern spokesman Mike Wolf says the schools have talked several times with the Chicago Cubs, most recently last weekend. Wolf says the schools have a lot of details to work out, among them the financial arrangements and logistics of turning Wrigley’s surface into a football field.
NCAA responds to suit over Florida St. recordsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The NCAA says it cannot be forced to release documents in Florida State University’s appeal of sanctions for academic cheating because they are not covered by the state’s public records law.
NCAA responds to suit over FSU records (AP)The NCAA on Monday said it cannot be forced to release documents in Florida State University’s appeal of academic cheating penalties because the papers are not covered by the state’s public records law. The NCAA asked Circuit Judge John C. Cooper to dismiss a lawsuit filed by The Associated Press and other news organizations seeking the records under Florida’s sunshine law.
Big Ten trying to change perception (AP)
Between a 1-6 bowl showing last season and some high-profile upsets in recent years, the Big Ten’s reputation is as bruised as an unprotected quarterback. For coaches and players, those are painful hits. “Everybody in this room wants to change it,” Ohio State defensive lineman Doug Worthington said Tuesday at the conference’s media day.
Florida’s Tebow hopes to raise his game, looks for third title (source: USATODAY)As others wondered whether a third national championship and second Heisman Trophy would establish Florida quarterback Tim Tebow . (source: USATODAY)
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Alabama asks NCAA to restore vacated football wins (source: USATODAY)The University of Alabama has formally asked the NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins to the football program. The university filed . (source: USATODAY)
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Nebraska favored to win Big 12 North (AP)
Nebraska is favored to win its division. The Cornhuskers can score points in bunches and no Big 12 team enters the season with a longer winning streak. Sure seems like the good old days again for the Cornhuskers. Not quite yet, second-year coach Bo Pelini cautioned Monday, though things are moving in the right direction again.
Auburn fans can now buy stress-free tailgatingAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn football tailgaters who would rather fork over a few hundred — or even a few thousand — dollars than pack their cars with coolers and chairs are in luck.
Holtz, Notre Dame football alumni down JapanTOKYO (AP) — Jay Vickers ran for 139 yards, scored a touchdown and set up another Saturday to lead Lou Holtz’s Notre Dame alumni team to a 19-3 win over Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl.
Vickers leads Irish alumni over Japan (AP)
Jay Vickers ran for 139 yards, scored a touchdown and set up another Saturday to lead Lou Holtz’s Notre Dame alumni team to a 19-3 win over Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl. Vickers, who played in seven games for Notre Dame in 1997 and 1998, sealed the win on a 3-yard run late in the third quarter after Michael Goolsby’s interception.
Spurrier: SC omitted Tebow from ballot (AP)Steve Spurrier cleared up the biggest mystery swirling around the Southeastern Conference when he said it was South Carolina that left Tim Tebow off the preseason all-SEC ballot. The Gamecocks coach said Friday at the SEC’s media days that the director of football operations filled out the ballot in his stead and voted for Mississippi’s Jevan Snead.
Holtz, Notre Dame football alumni down JapanTOKYO (AP) — Jay Vickers ran for 139 yards, scored a touchdown and set up another Saturday to lead Lou Holtz’s Notre Dame alumni team to a 19-3 win over Japan in the Notre Dame Japan Bowl.
Florida, SEC rivals dealing with hype (AP)Florida is an overwhelming favorite to repeat as Southeastern Conference and national champions with quarterback Tim Tebow back under center. Alabama has Julio Jones, Rolando McClain and no chance to sneak up on anybody again. Ditto for Jevan Snead and Mississippi. Georgia coach Mark Richt knows firsthand the challenges the Gators face living up to all the summertime hype.
Illinois gives Zook one-year extension to 2014CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois football coach Ron Zook has received a one-year contract extension.
Illinois adds 1 year to Zook’s contract (AP)Illinois football coach Ron Zook has received a one-year contract extension. University trustees on Thursday approved the agreement keeping the fifth-year coach under contract with Illinois through January 2014. The agreement does not include a raise. Zook makes just over $1.5 million a year. Zook’s last raise was in January 2008.
Slive: SEC must avoid “self-inflicted” woundsHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive says the league won’t be able to sustain recent success without avoiding “self-inflicted wounds,” such as NCAA sanctions and coaches drawing attention to themselves at the expense of others in the SEC.
Spurrier left Tebow off ballotHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Steve Spurrier cleared up the biggest mystery at Southeastern Conference media days: How Tim Tebow got left off a preseason All-SEC ballot.
Florida, SEC rivals dealing with hype (AP)Florida is an overwhelming favorite to repeat as Southeastern Conference and national champions with quarterback Tim Tebow back under center. Alabama has Julio Jones, Rolando McClain and no chance to sneak up on anybody again. Ditto for Jevan Snead and Mississippi. Georgia coach Mark Richt knows firsthand the challenges the Gators face living up to all the summertime hype.
Illinois adds 1 year to Zook’s contract (AP)Illinois football coach Ron Zook has received a one-year contract extension. University trustees on Thursday approved the agreement keeping the fifth-year coach under contract with Illinois through January 2014. The agreement does not include a raise. Zook makes just over $1.5 million a year. Zook’s last raise was in January 2008.
