Final Rivals Top 100With Signing Day rapidly approaching, it’s time to brush up on the nation’s top talent. Rivals.com shares its final Top 100 for the 2010 class, and offers up love for the new No. 1.

Andy Staples: ‘I’m taking leave but still writing’It’s not clear if Urban Meyer’s leave of absence ever really began, but we it’s about to end. Andy Staples is pondering a similar leave — so don’t expect more than four weekly columns.

Troy vs FloridaDate 09-12-09 12:20 PM
Troy
Spread: 36(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Florida
Spread: -36(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Pittsburgh U vs Buffalo UDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
Pittsburgh U
Spread: -11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Buffalo U
Spread: 11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Colorado vs ToledoDate 09-11-09 9:05 PM
Colorado
Spread: -3.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Toledo
Spread: 3.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Troy vs FloridaDate 09-12-09 12:20 PM
Troy
Spread: 36(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Florida
Spread: -36(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Rice vs Texas TechDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
Rice
Spread: 27(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Texas Tech
Spread: -27(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Pittsburgh U vs Buffalo UDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
Pittsburgh U
Spread: -11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Buffalo U
Spread: 11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Texas vs WyomingDate 09-12-09 3:30 PM
Texas
Spread: -33.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Wyoming
Spread: 33.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Duke vs ArmyDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
Duke
Spread: 2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Army
Spread: -2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Judge orders mediation in Leach-Texas Tech lawsuit (source: CBS News)The judge in Mike Leach’s lawsuit against the university has order the sides to try to work out a resolution. (source: CBS News) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Tulsa vs New MexicoDate 09-12-09 8:00 PM
Tulsa
Spread: -17.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
New Mexico
Spread: 17.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

E Michigan vs NorthwesternDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
E Michigan
Spread: 18(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Northwestern
Spread: -18(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

East Carolina tabs McNeill as Holtz’s replacement (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)RALEIGH, N.C. — East Carolina has turned to former Texas Tech defensive coordinator, and Pirates alum, Ruffin McNeill to replace Skip Holtz. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Tennessee probed Kiffin’s car accident last summer (source: Baltimore Sun)Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said Tuesday the university investigated rumors that have recently appeared on the Internet that Lane Kiffin had been drinking and was with female students at the time of a car accident last summer, but “we were ne. (source: Baltimore Sun) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

C Florida vs S MississippiDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
C Florida
Spread: 14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
S Mississippi
Spread: -14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

S Carolina vs GeorgiaDate 09-12-09 7:05 PM
S Carolina
Spread: 7(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Georgia
Spread: -7(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Duke vs ArmyDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
Duke
Spread: 2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Army
Spread: -2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

East Carolina tabs McNeill as Holtz’s replacement (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer)RALEIGH, N.C. — East Carolina has turned to former Texas Tech defensive coordinator, and Pirates alum, Ruffin McNeill to replace Skip Holtz. (source: Seattle Post Intelligencer) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Tennessee probed Kiffin’s car accident last summer (source: Baltimore Sun)Tennessee Athletic Director Mike Hamilton said Tuesday the university investigated rumors that have recently appeared on the Internet that Lane Kiffin had been drinking and was with female students at the time of a car accident last summer, but “we were ne. (source: Baltimore Sun) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

C Florida vs S MississippiDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
C Florida
Spread: 14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
S Mississippi
Spread: -14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

S Carolina vs GeorgiaDate 09-12-09 7:05 PM
S Carolina
Spread: 7(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Georgia
Spread: -7(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Duke vs ArmyDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
Duke
Spread: 2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Army
Spread: -2.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Sumlin’s hard work gets rewarded with contract extension at Houston (source: USATODAY)Houston football coach Kevin Sumlin has agreed to a contract extension through the 2015 season. (source: USATODAY) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Knoxville dealer: Lane Kiffin damaged loaner Lexus (source: CBS News)Lane Kiffin damaged the car loaned to him while he was Tennessee’s coach when he ran it off the road in the fall. (source: CBS News) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

SMU vs UABDate 09-12-09 4:00 PM
SMU
Spread: 11.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
UAB
Spread: -11.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Florida’s Pierre-Louis charged with choking girlfriend (source: CBS News)Bond was set at $40,000 Tuesday for former Florida player Wondy Pierre-Louis after he was charged with choking a girlfriend, according to court records. (source: CBS News) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Florida broadcaster fired, charged for child pornGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Longtime University of Florida sports broadcaster Steve Babik is facing federal charges of having child pornography on his home computer.

Baggett, Chaney to coach with Volunteers in ’10 (source: CNN)KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has added 11-year NFL assistant Charlie Baggett to his Volunteers staff where he will be assistant head coach and wide receivers coach. (source: CNN) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Houston’s Sumlin agrees to extension through ’15HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach Kevin Sumlin has agreed to a contract extension through the 2015 season.

East Carolina vs W VirginiaDate 09-12-09 3:30 PM
East Carolina
Spread: 6.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
W Virginia
Spread: -6.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Nick Saban says championship ‘just the beginning’ for Alabama (source: Espn)Thousands of Alabama football fans came out to celebrate the Crimson Tide’s national championship and got a promise from coach Nick Saban. (source: Espn) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Kansas St vs UL LafayetteDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
Kansas St
Spread: -7.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
UL Lafayette
Spread: 7.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

S Florida vs W KentuckyDate 09-12-09 7:30 PM
S Florida
Spread: -24(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
W Kentucky
Spread: 24(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Rice vs Texas TechDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
Rice
Spread: 27(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Texas Tech
Spread: -27(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Miss. St. hires Diaz, Wilson for defense (AP)Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has hired Manny Diaz and Chris Wilson to run his defense, which struggled to stop just about anybody last season. The Bulldogs finished 11th out of 12 teams in the SEC in total defense, allowing 366 yards per game, and were in the bottom half of the league in rush defense, pass defense and scoring defense.

Saban: Title the beginning for Alabama (AP)

Thousands of Alabama fans came out to celebrate the Crimson Tide’s national championship with fireworks and cheers on a chilly, damp Saturday, then headed home with a promise from coach Nick Saban. Speaking from a stage erected at midfield of Bryant-Denny Stadium with the team behind him, Saban told a crowd estimated at 38,000 that he’s not done winning at Alabama.

Kansas vs UTEPDate 09-12-09 7:30 PM
Kansas
Spread: -11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
UTEP
Spread: 11(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

W Michigan vs IndianaDate 09-12-09 12:00 PM
W Michigan
Spread: 1(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Indiana
Spread: -1(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Kent vs Boston CollegeDate 09-12-09 2:00 PM
Kent
Spread: 21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
Boston College
Spread: -21.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off

Tim Tebow to appear in Super Bowl ad for ‘Focus on the Family’ (source: USATODAY)Tim Tebow is taking his star power to sport’s biggest stage. The former Florida quarterback and his mother will appear in a 30-second . (source: USATODAY) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Miss. State names OU’s Wilson co-def. coordinator (source: CBS News)Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen hired Manny Diaz and Chris Wilson to run his defense, which struggled to stop just about anybody last season. (source: CBS News) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Christian group uses Tebow in Super Bowl ad (source: Fox Sports)Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and his mother will appear in a commercial during the Super Bowl next month. (source: Fox Sports) – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Star RB Gerhart leaving Stanford for NFL (AP)Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart announced Friday that he will enter the NFL draft instead of staying at Stanford for a fifth season. Gerhart thanked coach Jim Harbaugh, former running backs coach Willie Taggart and his offensive linemen for helping his success this season. He could have stayed for a fifth season because he played just one game in 2007 because of injuries, but opted for the.

C Florida vs S MississippiDate 09-12-09 7:00 PM
C Florida
Spread: 14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off
S Mississippi
Spread: -14.5(-110) Moneyline: off Total: off