Wednesday, August 31, 2011
3 hospitalized Iowa players quit team (AP)
A University of Iowa report says three of the 13 football players hospitalized after intense weight-lifting workouts in January have quit the team. A committee appointed by President Sally Mason says one injured player who was a walk-on quit before spring practice to concentrate on academics. A second who was on scholarship completed spring practices but left Iowa for unrelated personal reasons.
Texas A&M plans to leave Big 12 by July (AP)
Texas A&M dealt a blow to the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday, saying it plans to leave by July 2012 if it is accepted by the SEC or another league. The move, which had been expected, may set off another round of conference realignment in college sports. The Aggies have made it clear they want to join the 12-member Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 said again after the announcement that it will...
FSU coach Fisher wishes Miami 'the best' (AP)
Miami is getting some support from a most unlikely source: Florida State, the school's archrival. Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher said Wednesday that he wishes Miami's Al Golden "nothing but the best" as the Hurricanes continue dealing with the initial wave of fallout from a scandal surrounding extra benefits provided by a former booster.
No. 1 Oklahoma to honor late LB Box (AP)
When Landry Jones arrived at Oklahoma, he took the No. 12 jersey simply because it was the one he'd always worn. Now, it takes on a whole new meaning. The top-ranked Sooners plan to honor the late linebacker Austin Box this season by allowing different a defensive player to wear his No. 12 jersey for each game.
Marshall WR Evans charged with robbery (AP)
Marshall wide receiver Troy Evans has been charged with four armed robberies near the Huntington, W.Va., campus. Huntington police Lt. J. Williams says in a news release that the 21-year-old was arrested Tuesday on the campus without incident. Evans also faces a wanton endangerment charge. Media outlets report Evans was arrested just after football practice.
Wilson set for debut with No. 11 Badgers (AP)
Russell Wilson will step back into the spotlight on Thursday night for No. 11 Wisconsin. The North Carolina State transfer is ready for his final chance to lead a team to a major bowl game after a successful run with the Wolfpack. "I'm not worried about it. I'm excited about it. It's a great opportunity," the quarterback said.
Spurrier: Both QBs to play in opener (AP)
Stephen Garcia started 30 games at quarterback in his South Carolina career. He is third all time for the Gamecocks in yards passing, completions and touchdowns. He also was a second-team all-Southeastern Conference pick and led South Carolina to its first SEC championship game last season. That might not be enough for him to be the starter on Saturday when No.
Summitt and Tennessee to play at MSG (AP)
Pat Summitt and the Tennessee Lady Vols will return to Madison Square Garden to play DePaul in the sixth annual Maggie Dixon Classic on Dec. 11. "Once again, it's an honor for the Tennessee Lady Vols to be included in the Maggie Dixon Classic," said Summitt, who surprised the sports world with her announcement last Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia -- the...
Texas A&M plans to leave Big 12 by July (AP)
Texas A&M dealt a blow to the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday, saying it plans to leave by July 2012 if it is accepted by the SEC or another league. The move, which had been expected, may set off another round of conference realignment in college sports. The Aggies have made it clear they want to join the 12-member Southeastern Conference and the Big 12 said again after the announcement that it will...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ohio St. plans compliance program review (AP)
Ohio State's top financial official on Tuesday recommended the university hire two firms to undertake a comprehensive review of campus compliance programs in the wake of the football team's memorabilia scandal. The review will look at compliance across the university, including academics, medical operations, research, finances and athletics.
Bauserman likely Ohio State starting QB (AP)
Dressed in a white oxford shirt with an Ohio State logo on the chest -- no tie, no sweater vest -- Luke Fickell made the first big call of his head coaching career. Fickell, an assistant elevated to replace Jim Tressel who was forced out in the midst of an NCAA investigation, said that fifth-year senior Joe Bauserman would most likely be the starting quarterback when the 18th-ranked Buckeyes open...
Illinois reinstates LB Williams (AP)
Illinois coach Ron Zook says junior linebacker Ashante Williams has started practicing with the scout team after he was charged with drunken driving and suspended from the team. Zook said Tuesday he isn't sure whether Williams will rejoin the first team. The coach says he has no time in mind to make that decision.
Miami not counting on ineligible players (AP)
Miami coach Al Golden says the Hurricanes are "not counting on" having any ineligible players reinstated in time to play Monday at Maryland. University officials declared some players named in an extra-benefits scandal ineligible last week, then asked the NCAA if they should be reinstated. The NCAA is reviewing those requests.
A&M denies sending withdrawal letter (AP)
Texas A&M said Tuesday it has not sent a letter of withdrawal to the Big 12 Conference. The brief statement by school spokesman Jason Cook comes a day after The New York Times said in a story posted on its Web site Monday night that university President R. Bowen Loftin sent a letter to Missouri Chancellor and Big 12 board chairman Brady Deaton to inform the league it was leaving.
2 Hawaii starters suspended after brawl (AP)
Two Hawaii starting players have been suspended for Saturday's season-opener at home against Colorado after they were arrested on charges of misdemeanor assault stemming from a weekend brawl at a Waikiki nightclub, University of Hawaii officials announced Monday. Outside linebacker Aaron Brown and receiver Darius Bright were arrested in the early hours Sunday following a fight at Zanzabar...
LSU looking forward, focused on Oregon (AP)
No more extra running for the LSU Tigers, at least not as punishment for their roles in a recent bar brawl. With the season opener against No. 3 Oregon looming this Saturday night, coach Les Miles and the fourth-ranked Tigers are turning their focus toward the Ducks. "We don't want to just run them into the ground," Miles said Monday afternoon.
LSU QB Jefferson to seek reinstatement (AP)
Jordan Jefferson's lawyer says he will ask LSU and coach Les Miles on Tuesday to consider lifting the quarterback's indefinite suspension while the legal process plays out in the case of a recent bar brawl allegedly involving numerous LSU players. "It is more than unjust to destroy this young man's career if it's all about a bunch of nothing, which is what I think,"...
Texas QB Gilbert beats out Case McCoy (AP)
Garrett Gilbert has earned a second chance to be the starting quarterback at Texas. The junior who threw 17 interceptions as Texas went 5-7 last season was announced Monday as the starter for the Longhorns' season opener Saturday night at home against Rice. Gilbert won a four-way battle for the job in new coordinator Bryan Harsin's offense.
Pearl named VP of grocery company (AP)
Former Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl has taken a job with a Knoxville-based wholesale grocery company as a vice president of marketing. Pearl had also been considering an offer to coach the Texas Legends of the NBA's developmental league but says in a statement released Tuesday that he feels Knoxville is home for him and his family.
A&M denies sending withdrawal letter (AP)
Texas A&M said Tuesday it has not sent a letter of withdrawal to the Big 12 Conference. The brief statement by school spokesman Jason Cook comes a day after The New York Times said in a story posted on its Web site Monday night that university President R. Bowen Loftin sent a letter to Missouri Chancellor and Big 12 board chairman Brady Deaton to inform the league it was leaving.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Pelini 'hungrier' for conference title (AP)
Bo Pelini often says Nebraska's football program is defined by championships. Yet the Cornhuskers haven't won a conference title since 1999. The 43-year-old Pelini would love to bring home a title in the Huskers' first year in the Big Ten. The Huskers get their first tuneup for Big Ten play when they meet Chattanooga in Saturday's opener in Lincoln.
Texas QB Gilbert beats out Case McCoy (AP)
Garrett Gilbert is getting another chance to be the starting quarterback at Texas. Gilbert was announced as the Longhorns' starter on Monday for Saturday's season-opener against Rice. Gilbert threw 17 interceptions against just 10 touchdowns last season, but won a four-way battle in training camp to keep his job.
Miami's Shalala: No timetable for probe (AP)
Miami President Donna Shalala released a second video Monday on the ongoing NCAA investigation into the school's athletic department, saying there is no timetable for the probe to be completed. Shalala said the university is committed to the investigation, and that "you don't time that process with a stopwatch." The NCAA is expected to decide soon if football players who have...
QB Katz confident at Oregon State (AP)
The Jacquizz Rodgers era is over at Oregon State, which means all eyes are on quarterback Ryan Katz to lead the offense. That's just fine with Katz. The Oregon State junior enters his second season as a starter bigger, stronger and more polished. He has asserted himself as one of the team's leaders, leading a large group of Beavers through voluntary, player-led drills over the summer.
Coker not distracted as new UTSA coach (AP)
Welcome to big-time college football, Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners. Sort of. "It's kind of like going from a Cadillac to an economy car," said former Oklahoma State offensive lineman Patrick Hoog, who transferred to UTSA this fall. "But it's still going to get me where I want to go." The fifth new Division I team in the last three years, UTSA will officially join the...
SDSU gives Fisher 4-year extension (AP)
San Diego State basketball coach Steve Fisher has been given a four-year contract extension and long-time assistant Brian Dutcher has been designated as his eventual replacement, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Aztecs hadn't announced the deal.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Shalala: Miami scandal 'quite painful' (AP)
Miami President Donna Shalala said it's been "quite painful" dealing with the scandal that could blacken the name of the university's athletic department for years to come. The NCAA and the school are investigating whether the athletic department, including 15 current student-athletes, broke rules in their dealings with convicted Ponzi scheme architect and former booster Nevin...
Wisconsin QB Budmayr out indefinitely (AP)
Backup quarterback Jon Budmayr will be out indefinitely with an elbow problem, putting Joe Brennan behind transfer Russell Wilson on the depth chart. The Badgers' season opener is Sept. 1 against Nevada-Las Vegas at Camp Randall Stadium. Budmayr saw two specialists last week. The sophomore entered preseason camp as the No.
A&M set to announce Big 12 departure (AP)
Big 12 officials expect Texas A&M to announce within the next week that it plans to leave the conference. A person with knowledge of what was discussed during a conference call of the Big 12 board of directors Saturday told The Associated Press that Texas A&M officials talked about their anticipated departure.
FBI assisting in search for Crittenton (AP)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is helping police in Atlanta and Los Angeles search for a former NBA player wanted in the killing of a woman. FBI Special Agent Steve Emmett in Atlanta told The Associated Press on Sunday that the agency is involved in the hunt for Javaris Crittenton. Authorities issued a warrant on a murder charge for Crittenton after the shooting of 22-year Jullian Jones.
Texas A&M tells Big 12 it may leave (AP)
Big 12 officials expect Texas A&M to announce within the next week that it plans to leave the conference. A person with knowledge of what was discussed during a conference call of the Big 12 board of directors Saturday told The Associated Press that Texas A&M officials talked about their anticipated departure.
Kruger welcomes Oklahoma alumni back (AP)
Hollis Price and Quannas White were among the last group of Sooners to make it to the Final Four. Blake Griffin almost got there, too. And for Oklahoma to reach the same heights again, Lon Kruger wants all of the players from the program's past to be unified with those from the present. More than 100 former players turned out for a reunion weekend that featured a Legends Alumni Game on Saturday.
Bob Knight set to come off Tech payroll (AP)
Texas Tech officials say Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight will come off the university's payroll next Wednesday. University President Guy Bailey says that Knight, who stepped down as the Red Raiders coach in the middle of the 2008 season, has been in a fundraising role for Texas Tech, earning $24,000 a year.
Martin glad Vols avoided postseason ban (AP)
Tennessee coach Cuonzo (KAHN'-zoh) Martin says he's glad the NCAA investigation into Volunteers' athletics has ended and that it came with no postseason ban for his team. The NCAA was investigating the Vols basketball program for recruiting violations committed under previous coach Bruce Pearl, who was fired in March.
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UNC's AD search committee meets (AP)
The search committee looking for North Carolina's next athletic director met for the first time Friday under a tricky timeline. The 13-member committee will assist chancellor Holden Thorp in finding a replacement for Dick Baddour, who will step down sometime after the school appears before an NCAA infractions committee in October.
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Duke hires Cheek as assistant coach (PA SportsTicker)
Duke has hired former player Joy Cheek as an assistant women's basketball coach.
Mississippi State dismisses G Gardner (AP)
Mississippi State freshman D.J. Gardner has been dismissed by coach Rick Stansbury for "repeated actions deemed detrimental to the team." Gardner, a 6-foot-7 guard from Okolona, Miss., was expected to be redshirted this season. The freshman apparently wasn't happy with that decision, posting profanity-laced remarks on his Twitter account, according to The Clarion-Ledger.
Pearl says NCAA made example out of him (AP)
Bruce Pearl says he knows the NCAA made an example out of him, doling out a severe penalty to serve notice to other coaches as to what to expect if they don't cooperate during an investigation. The former Tennessee coach will find it nearly impossible to land a college job anytime soon with the three-year show-cause penalty given to him by the NCAA for lying to the enforcement staff during...
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Richardson takes over in Tide backfield (AP)
Trent Richardson is no longer one of college football's most talked about backups. The tailback for No. 2 Alabama figures to be the centerpiece of the offense after taking over for Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram. Richardson has already been on the cover of Sports Illustrated twice. He has drawn attention for his sculpted physique, weight room prowess and powerful runs.
Texas still hasn't chosen starting QB (AP)
Texas has yet to decide on a starting quarterback, eight days before the Longhorns' season opener. Co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin told the Longhorn Network on Friday that a decision will be reached soon. Texas opens at home against Rice on Sept. 3. Garret Gilbert, who started all 12 games last year, is competing against sophomore Case McCoy, redshirt freshman Connor Wood and true freshman...
Tulsa suspends All-American WR Johnson (AP)
NCAA all-purpose yardage record-holder Damaris Johnson was suspended indefinitely by Tulsa on Friday after he was questioned by police following his girlfriend's arrest on an embezzlement complaint. The loss of Johnson, a second-team All-America last season, deals the Golden Hurricane a tough blow leading up to their season opener next week at top-ranked Oklahoma.
Alabama defense embraces '09 comparisons (AP)
Comparing the outstanding defenses of Alabama's championship teams is practically a tradition -- and the Crimson Tide does cherish its traditions. The defensive unit from the 2009 title team opened the season amid comparisons to the 1992 championship squad. The current lineup led by All-American safety Mark Barron and linebacker Dont'a Hightower is fielding plenty of questions about whether...
Irish start aerial lift safety website (AP)
The University of Notre Dame launched a website Friday publicizing the hazards of aerial lifts, part of its settlement with the state over safety violations in the death of a student videographer at football practice last year. The school launched LiftUpRight.org, a website aimed at promoting aerial lift safety for universities, colleges and high schools.
UNC's AD search committee meets (AP)
The search committee looking for North Carolina's next athletic director met for the first time Friday under a tricky timeline. The 13-member committee will assist chancellor Holden Thorp in finding a replacement for Dick Baddour, who will step down sometime after the school appears before an NCAA infractions committee in October.
Javaris Crittenton charged with murder (AP)
Police said late Friday that former NBA player Javaris Crittenton, who was once suspended by the league over guns in the locker room, has been charged with murder after a woman was shot on an Atlanta street. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said police have secured a murder warrant for the arrest of Crittenton, who played at Georgia Tech, in connection with the shooting death of 22-year-old Jullian...
Highly touted C Drummond headed to UConn (AP)
Andre Drummond, a 6-foot-11 center from Middletown, Conn., who was expected to attend prep school this year, has instead said he will play basketball for defending national-champion Connecticut. Drummond confirmed an earlier report by The Hartford Courant with a posting on his Twitter account Friday that read, "It's official I'm heading to the university of connecticut to be a husky...
Bob Knight set to come off Tech payroll (AP)
Texas Tech officials say Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight will come off the university's payroll next Wednesday. University President Guy Bailey says that Knight, who stepped down as the Red Raiders coach in the middle of the 2008 season, has been in a fundraising role for Texas Tech, earning $24,000 a year.
Martin glad Vols avoided postseason ban (AP)
Tennessee coach Cuonzo (KAHN'-zoh) Martin says he's glad the NCAA investigation into Volunteers' athletics has ended and that it came with no postseason ban for his team. The NCAA was investigating the Vols basketball program for recruiting violations committed under previous coach Bruce Pearl, who was fired in March.
UNC's AD search committee meets (AP)
The search committee looking for North Carolina's next athletic director met for the first time Friday under a tricky timeline. The 13-member committee will assist chancellor Holden Thorp in finding a replacement for Dick Baddour, who will step down sometime after the school appears before an NCAA infractions committee in October.
Friday, August 26, 2011
FSU may be missing top rusher for opener (AP)
Florida State coach Jim Fisher says the Seminoles have plenty of talent to win a championship. Fisher told a crowd of some 1,400 boosters Friday that he wouldn't trade his talent with anyone else and that sixth-ranked Florida State is ready to make a championship run if they stay focused and play up to their ability.
UNC's AD search committee meets (AP)
The search committee looking for North Carolina's next athletic director met for the first time knowing it faces a tricky timeline. The 13-member committee will assist chancellor Holden Thorp in finding a replacement for Dick Baddour, who will step down sometime after the school's appearance before an NCAA infractions committee in October.
Miami asks NCAA for ruling on 8 in probe (AP)
The fate of eight Miami players is now in the hands of the NCAA. Miami coach Al Golden said Friday that the university has asked the NCAA to decide the eligibility of a number of football players -- eight, a person with knowledge of the process told The Associated Press -- who are believed to have committed violations in dealings with former booster Nevin Shapiro.
LSU WR Shepard suspended for opener (AP)
LSU receiver Russell Shepard has been suspended for the opener against Oregon on Sept. 3 and is expected to miss a number of games while the university seeks his reinstatement. LSU, which announced the suspension Thursday, said Shepard violated university and NCAA codes by discussing an NCAA inquiry with a teammate who was scheduled to be interviewed about the same matter.
Texas A&M tells Big 12 it may leave (AP)
Texas A&M took another step toward leaving the Big 12 on Thursday, formally telling the conference it was exploring all its options. Less than a week after publicly expressing interest in joining the SEC, Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin said in a letter to conference Commissioner Dan Beebe that it shouldn't be considered notice that the Aggies have already decided to leave.
SMU wants to join Big 12 (AP)
SMU wants to join an automatic qualifying BCS conference and believes the Big 12 would be the best fit. SMU athletic director Steve Orsini says he's had informal talks with Big 12 officials for some time to inform them of the school's improvements and growth. He says it's been SMU's goal to join a BCS conference since it wasn't included in the Southwest Conference's merger...
QB Wilson to start Arkansas' opener (AP)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino said Tyler Wilson will start at quarterback in the Razorbacks' opener against Missouri State. The junior takes over the position following Ryan Mallett's departure to the NFL's New England Patriots. Wilson was thought to be the starter entering fall practice, but Petrino insisted that he earn the position while competing against sophomore Brandon Mitchell.
Spartans recruit Anderson won't enroll (AP)
Michigan State prospect Dwaun Anderson has chosen not to enroll this fall and won't be on the basketball team this season. The school announced the decision Friday. Anderson says in a statement he wants to get his personal issues relating to the death of his mother this spring in order before moving on to the next stage of his life.
Bob Knight set to come off Tech payroll (AP)
Texas Tech officials say Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight will come off the university's payroll next Wednesday. University President Guy Bailey says that Knight, who stepped down as the Red Raiders coach in the middle of the 2008 season, has been in a fundraising role for Texas Tech, earning $24,000 a year.
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UNC's AD search committee meets (AP)
The search committee looking for North Carolina's next athletic director met for the first time knowing it faces a tricky timeline. The 13-member committee will assist chancellor Holden Thorp in finding a replacement for Dick Baddour, who will step down sometime after the school's appearance before an NCAA infractions committee in October.
People don orange to show support for Pat Summitt (AP)
Meg Smath is a Vanderbilt Commodores fan who works for the University of Kentucky. She's still wearing some orange to show she's rooting for Tennessee coach Pat Summitt. "Pat Summitt is probably the one person on the planet I want to beat the most, but for this, I am behind her all the way," Smath said.
Mississippi State dismisses G Gardner (AP)
Mississippi State freshman D.J. Gardner has been dismissed by coach Rick Stansbury for "repeated actions deemed detrimental to the team." Gardner, a 6-foot-7 guard from Okolona, Miss., was expected to be redshirted this season. The freshman apparently wasn't happy with that decision, posting profanity-laced remarks on his Twitter account, according to The Clarion-Ledger.
Texas A&M tells Big 12 it may leave (AP)
Texas A&M took another step toward leaving the Big 12 on Thursday, formally telling the conference it was exploring all its options. Less than a week after publicly expressing interest in joining the SEC, Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin said in a letter to conference Commissioner Dan Beebe that it shouldn't be considered notice that the Aggies have already decided to leave.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Fickell happy with Buckeyes' effort (AP)
With preseason workouts all but finished, Ohio State interim coach Luke Fickell is pleased with how hard the Buckeyes have played so far. No. 18 Ohio State opens on Sept. 3 at home against Akron. Fickell, elevated this summer to take the place of Jim Tressel who resigned in the wake of a NCAA scandal over players getting cash and free tattoos for memorabilia, believes the adversity has brought his...
Texas A&M tells Big 12 it may leave (AP)
Texas A&M officials have formally told the Big 12 they are considering leaving the conference and want to know the process if they do. Texas A&M has expressed interest in joining the Southeastern Conference. Texas A&M President Bowen Loftin's letter to conference Commissioner Dan Beebe says it should not be considered notice that the Aggies have decided to leave.
Eyewitness: LSU QB kicked man in face (AP)
An eyewitness says she saw LSU starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson kick someone in the face during a bar fight that injured four people last week. The account from 19-year-old Victoria Long was included in a police report released Thursday, a day after police seized 49 pairs of athletic shoes from Jefferson's apartment.
Golden: Miami still deciding eligibility (AP)
Sean Spence led the Miami Hurricanes in a pre-practice chant. Jacory Harris took his spot at the front of a stretching line, a place typically reserved for starters. Say this for the `Canes: They're trying to carry on some sense of business-as-usual. Spence, Harris and all other Miami players implicated by claims that a rogue booster provided dozens of Hurricanes with extra benefits like cash,...
Michigan freshman TE Barnett leaves team (AP)
Michigan tight end Chris Barnett has left the team. The school confirmed the move Thursday. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound freshman from Hurst, Texas, was a highly regarded player in Brady Hoke's first recruiting class earlier this year. Barnett was ranked as a top 20 prospect by recruiting analysts. He was projected as a future starter because No.
FSU may be missing top rusher for opener (AP)
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher switched his attention Wednesday to the season's first opponent after one final glance at his team's last scrimmage of the preseason. Fisher and the sixth-ranked Seminoles could be without their leading rusher and possibly a veteran offensive lineman or two for the Sept.
Top Purdue QB Henry tears ACL (AP)
The Cradle of Quarterbacks is looking for reinforcements. Again. Purdue announced Wednesday that quarterback Rob Henry had torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during practice a day earlier. School officials did not say how much time they expect Henry to miss pending more tests. Just last fall, Henry took over the offense when starting quarterback Robert Marve tore the ACL in his...
Suspended USC RB Tyler back at practice (AP)
Suspended USC tailback Marc Tyler has returned to practice with the Trojans. Tyler participated in his first practice of the season on Wednesday morning, working with the Trojans' scout team. Coach Lane Kiffin suspended the senior from all team activities and the Trojans' first game last month after Tyler implied that USC pays its players during an interview with TMZ outside a nightclub.
Pearl says NCAA made example out of him (AP)
Bruce Pearl says he knows he is serving as the NCAA's example to other coaches of what not to do when facing investigation. The former Tennessee basketball coach said Thursday he is glad Tennessee was not further punished for what he and his assistants did and he takes full responsibility for his mistakes.
Missouri standing behind Haith for now (AP)
Missouri athletic director Mike Alden is standing behind the school's embattled men's basketball coach -- to a point. Frank Haith's future has come into question after Yahoo Sports reported last week that a former University of Miami booster said he paid then-Hurricanes recruit DeQuan Jones $10,000 to attend the school with Haith's approval.
Luke Walton to be assistant at Memphis (AP)
Luke Walton will check out another possible career while locked out of his current one. The Lakers forward will be working as an assistant to Memphis coach Josh Pastner in a deal that ends along with the NBA lockout so he can return to Los Angeles. Pastner announced the hiring Monday in a move that must be approved by university and Tennessee State Board of Regents.
Interim UConn AD emphasizes compliance (AP)
Newly appointed interim University of Connecticut athletic director Paul Pendergast said Monday that relationships with boosters and staff and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules will be his priorities as he takes over for Jeff Hathaway. In an appearance with UConn President Susan Herbst, Pendergast addressed the media for the first time at The Burton Football Complex.
Hoyas' Thompson, China coach make peace (AP)
Georgetown coach John Thompson III said he has made peace with the coach of a Chinese basketball team over a bench-clearing brawl and denies the melee carried any political connotations. Thompson said Saturday that he met with the Bayi Rockets' coach on Friday and they shook hands and chatted about basketball and other matters.
Saint Mary's gives Bennett 10-year deal (AP)
Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett received a new 10-year contract Friday, keeping him at the successful mid-major school through 2021. Bennett begins his 11th season guiding the Gaels, who in recent years have established themselves among the top two teams in the West Coast Conference along with Gonzaga.
Drug case against Sean Sutton dismissed (AP)
The drug case against former Oklahoma State basketball coach Sean Sutton has been dismissed by a judge and his record has been expunged. Sutton's attorney, Trace Morgan, confirmed Friday that Payne County Associate District Judge Stephen Kistler had granted Sutton's motion to speed up his deferred sentence.
Jalen Rose out of jail after 16 days (AP)
ESPN analyst and former NBA player Jalen Rose was released early Thursday from a suburban Detroit jail after serving time for drunken driving. Rose, 38, was released from the Oakland County Jail after 16 days behind bars, the sheriff's department told The Associated Press. He reported to jail Aug.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia (AP)
Pat Summitt made it clear. She won't accept a "pity party." The winningest coach in women's basketball just wants to focus on getting Tennessee back on top. Summitt surprised the sports world with her announcement Tuesday that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia -- the Alzheimer's type.
Pat Summitt's legacy a long way from finished (AP)
When she sat on the bench angrily stamping her feet, or locked in on one of those orange Tennessee jerseys like she was trying to melt the player inside, Pat Summitt looked like one of the toughest coaches you ever laid eyes on. The world seemed to be running on her schedule instead of the other way around.
Fellow coaches express sympathies over Summitt's diagnosis (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)
U. Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt has been diagnosed with dementia, it was announced Monday night. The official diagnosis was early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type, according to Go Vols Xtra.
Reaction to Summitt having early onset dementia (AP)
Reaction to Tennessee coach Pat Summitt announcing she's been diagnosed with early onset dementia. "It always seemed she had no vulnerability. She's the solid rock everyone looked up to. ... I'm very happy she's not going to walk off the court at this point. When you have made it your life, there needs to be transition." -- Former Texas coach Jody Conradt.
QB Moore's finale arrives at Boise State (AP)
When Kellen Moore arrived on campus in the summer of 2007, Boise State was in the midst of being engulfed by one giant national bear hug of underdog love. It was just a few months after the Broncos' stunning, trick-play infused upset of Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl and everything Boise -- not just the blue rug -- was cool.
Tennessee dismisses DB Jackson (AP)
Tennessee coach Derek Dooley dismissed safety Janzen Jackson from the team on Wednesday as the junior's personal issues had apparently become too much of a distraction. Jackson withdrew from school in February to address personal issues but enrolled again in July and was reinstated to the Vols earlier this month as fall camp began.
Pearl penalized, no sanctions for Vols (AP)
Hiring Bruce Pearl to coach a basketball team just got harder and messier for a school. The NCAA announced Wednesday it had hit the former Tennessee men's basketball coach with a three-year show-cause penalty, punishing him for lying to investigators about improperly hosting recruits at his home and urging others to do the same.
Miami F Gamble tears ACL, out for season (AP)
Miami Hurricanes senior forward-center Julian Gamble has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left leg and will likely miss the entire basketball season. Gamble started 13 games in 2010-11 and averaged 3.8 points and 4.0 rebounds. The injury is the second to the Hurricanes' front line this offseason.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Danny Hultzen inks hefty contract with Seattle Mariners (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)
Former Virginia Cavalier ace Danny Hultzen agreed to a five-year, $10.6 million contract with the Seattle Mariners last week. The Seattle ball club had selected Hultzen with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft this past June and has guaranteed the lefty $8.5 million — the fifth-largest total in the draft's history.
Luke Walton to be assistant at Memphis (AP)
Luke Walton will check out another possible career while locked out of his current one. The Lakers forward will be working as an assistant to Memphis coach Josh Pastner in a deal that ends along with the NBA lockout so he can return to Los Angeles. Pastner announced the hiring Monday in a move that must be approved by university and Tennessee State Board of Regents.
Tennessee's Summitt has early onset dementia (AP)
Tennessee's Pat Summitt plans to coach "as long as the good Lord is willing" despite recently being diagnosed with early onset dementia. In a statement from Summitt released by the university on Tuesday, the Hall of Fame coach said she visited with doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after the end of the 2010-11 basketball season ended and was diagnosed with the condition...
Dementia diagnosis won't stop Pat Summitt (Yahoo! Sports)
The groundbreaking Tennessee women's basketball coach has altered the sport's landscape. She'll continue to coach as she battles the disease.
Interim UConn AD emphasizes compliance (AP)
Newly appointed interim University of Connecticut athletic director Paul Pendergast said Monday that relationships with boosters and staff and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules will be his priorities as he takes over for Jeff Hathaway. In an appearance with UConn President Susan Herbst, Pendergast addressed the media for the first time at The Burton Football Complex.
G Newbill transfers to Penn State (AP)
New Penn State coach Patrick Chambers has picked up his first major player in Happy Valley, with former Southern Mississippi guard D.J. Newbill deciding to transfer to the Nittany Lions. Newbill must sit out this season and will have three years of eligibility left starting in 2012. Penn State said Newbill completed his transfer paperwork and began attending classes Monday.
Monday, August 22, 2011
4 LSU players hire defense attorney (AP)
Four LSU football players hired a defense attorney and put off a meeting with police about a bar fight that started when a patron honked at a crowd blocking his exit from a parking lot, Baton Rouge police said Sunday. Quarterback Jordan Jefferson, offensive lineman Chris Davenport, defensive lineman Josh Johns and receiver Jarvis Landry had been asked to give their side of the story at police...
NC State DT Sweezy to miss 6 weeks (AP)
North Carolina State says defensive tackle J.R. Sweezy will miss six weeks after breaking his foot. The school issued a statement Sunday night saying Sweezy had surgery to repair the fracture. In keeping with team policy, N.C. State did not say which foot is broken. Sweezy is a senior captain who had 13 tackles for losses and six sacks in 2010.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
US wins gold medal at World University games (AP)
Nnemkadi Ogwumike of Stanford scored 24 points while Elena Delle Donne of Delaware added 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists to lead the United States to a 101-66 rout of Taiwan in the gold medal game of the World University games on Sunday. Skylar Diggins of Notre Dame had 19 points and six assists for the U.S.
Texas A&M-to-SEC could jeopardize Big 12 (AP)
Texas A&M always has been in a league with a solid foothold in Texas since joining the Southwest Conference in 1914. The Junction Boys, the 12th Man and the Aggies' military culture are all part of the rich tradition A&M has built while playing in conferences that featured other teams from the Lone Star State.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
LSU coach Miles angry over bar incident (AP)
LSU coach Les Miles says players have "been involved in behavior that's unacceptable to me" after starting quarterback Jordan Jefferson and several unidentified teammates were implicated in a fight at a local bar early Friday morning. Miles addressed the media about the incident for the first time Saturday.
Buckeyes QB Miller shines in scrimmage (AP)
Braxton Miller threw two touchdown passes and Joe Bauserman had one in Ohio State's scrimmage Saturday. Braxton, a freshman from Huber Heights, Ohio, connected with Chris Fields on 58-yard catch-and-run on the first series that the quarterbacks wore the black, non-contact jerseys. He later hit Devin Smith for a 26-yard score.
Oklahoma No. 1 in Top 25 preseason poll (AP)
Being voted preseason No. 1 is a tradition at Oklahoma, and this season is no different. The Sooners will start out top-ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the 10th time, more than any program in the country. The defending Big 12 champions received 36 of 60 first-place votes and 1,464 points in the Top 25 released Saturday.
Sophomore Webb wins Kansas QB job (AP)
Sophomore quarterback Jordan Webb has been chosen to start Kansas' season opener against McNeese State on Sept. 3. Jayhawks coach Turner Gill announced the decision Friday. Webb had been competing with senior Quinn Mecham. Webb moved into the starting lineup the second game of his freshman season, and threw for 179 yards and three touchdowns while leading the Jayhawks to an upset of No.
Hoyas' Thompson, China coach make peace (AP)
Georgetown coach John Thompson III said he has made peace with the coach of a Chinese basketball team over a bench-clearing brawl and denies the melee carried any political connotations. Thompson said Saturday that he met with the Bayi Rockets' coach on Friday and they shook hands and chatted about basketball and other matters.
UConn AD Hathaway retiring (AP)
University of Connecticut Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway announced Friday he was retiring, effective immediately, after signing an agreement to leave the school. Hathaway's job has been the subject of widespread speculation since the university's new president, Susan Herbst, initiated an evaluation this summer of the athletic department focusing on academic performance, NCAA compliance...
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Missouri to decide on Haith after probe (AP)
The University of Missouri intends to wait for the results of an NCAA investigation into pay-for-play allegations and other possible rules violations at Miami before making any decisions about the future of new men's basketball coach Frank Haith, the school's chancellor said Friday. Haith spent seven years at Miami before his surprise hire at Missouri in April.
Saint Mary's gives Bennett 10-year deal (AP)
Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett received a new 10-year contract Friday, keeping him at the successful mid-major school through 2021. Bennett begins his 11th season guiding the Gaels, who in recent years have established themselves among the top two teams in the West Coast Conference along with Gonzaga.
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Drug case against Sean Sutton dismissed (AP)
The drug case against former Oklahoma State basketball coach Sean Sutton has been dismissed by a judge and his record has been expunged. Sutton's attorney, Trace Morgan, confirmed Friday that Payne County Associate District Judge Stephen Kistler had granted Sutton's motion to speed up his deferred sentence.
USC G Fontan tears knee, out for season (AP)
Southern California guard Jio Fontan will miss the upcoming season after tearing a ligament in his left knee during the Trojans' exhibition tour in Brazil. USC confirmed Fontan's injury on Thursday, two days after he landed awkwardly on the way to the basket during an exhibition against a Brazilian pro team.
Former La. Tech coach Robertson dies (AP)
Scotty Robertson, a former Louisiana Tech coach and the first coach of the NBA's New Orleans Jazz, has died. Louisiana Tech athletic director Bruce Van De Velde, who confirmed Robertson's death on Thursday, says the longtime college and pro coach will be remembered as "one of the all-time greats at Louisiana Tech." Robertson, who had battled cancer in addition to a stroke last...
Villanova F Armwood decides to transfer (AP)
Villanova forward Isaiah Armwood has decided to transfer. Armwood would have been a junior this season for the Wildcats. He says he wants to find a program that better suits his style of play. He played 60 career games for the Wildcats. Last season, he averaged 2.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 17.4 minutes.
Carril, Phelan, Ryan win Lapchick Award (AP)
Three coaches whose careers were marked by longevity, loyalty and success have been chosen as this year's recipients for the Lapchick Character Award, Hall of Famer Pete Carril of Princeton, Jim Phelan of Mount St. Mary's and Debbie Ryan of Virginia will receive the award Nov. 17 at Madison Square Garden, it was announced Thursday.
Jalen Rose out of jail after 16 days (AP)
ESPN analyst and former NBA player Jalen Rose was released early Thursday from a suburban Detroit jail after serving time for drunken driving. Rose, 38, was released from the Oakland County Jail after 16 days behind bars, the sheriff's department told The Associated Press. He reported to jail Aug.
Friday, August 19, 2011
'Death penalty' to be option for Miami? (AP)
NCAA President Mark Emmert says he's willing to back up his tough talk on punishing rule-breakers -- even using the "death penalty" as a deterrent. With salacious allegations swirling around Miami's football program, and one week after Emmert joined with university presidents to discuss toughening sanctions against cheating schools, the NCAA's leader said he believed the...
Big Ten has no current plans to expand (AP)
The Big Ten Conference is not looking at another expansion -- for now. The 12-team league said Friday that its Council of Presidents/Chancellors met recently and there is no plan to "actively" engage in expansion now "or at any time in the foreseeable future, barring a significant shift in the current intercollegiate athletic landscape." Of course, there is that possibility.
Court wants more info in Leach case (AP)
The Texas Supreme Court wants more information in Mike Leach's lawsuit against Texas Tech, a fresh sign of life for the fired coach's claims against the school. The state's highest civil court on Friday asked Leach and Texas Tech to file briefs by Sept. 19. In 2009, the university fired Leach two days after suspending him amid allegations of mistreating a player with a concussion.
North Carolina CB Price out 6 weeks (AP)
North Carolina cornerback Jabari Price will miss six weeks after having surgery on his left hand. The school said Price had the operation Friday at UNC Hospitals to repair a tendon in his hand. He injured it during a blocking drill in practice Tuesday. Team officials say they will update the sophomore's status in six weeks.
Ducks QB Thomas denies smoking marijuana (AP)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas says he was asleep in the car when a teammate was pulled over for driving 118 mph earlier this summer. Thomas also denies he was smoking marijuana. A police dashboard camera video revealed that the officer who pulled over cornerback Cliff Harris thought he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the car.
Boise St. looks to crash BCS party again (AP)
Stepping inside the Boise State locker room during the summer months is a reminder that the Broncos are still just an infant program 15 years removed from playing at a lower level of college football, no matter the recognition or rankings they receive. It's a sticky sauna on this 90-degree Idaho afternoon.
Auburn names Trotter starting QB (AP)
Auburn's Barrett Trotter has had a big August. First, he graduated with a communications degree and then he was selected Thursday to replace Cam Newton as the Tigers' starting quarterback. Coach Gene Chizik said Trotter will start the defending national champions' opener against Utah State after beating out Clint Moseley and freshman Kiehl Frazier "because we feel like he gives us...
US beats Australia 79-67, advances to finals (AP)
Elena Delle Donne had 22 points and 11 rebounds and Skylar Diggins added 17 points to lead the United States to a 79-67 win Friday over Australia in the semifinals of the World University games. The U.S. (5-0) will face Taiwan in the gold-medal game on Sunday. The Americans had cruised through their first four games winning by an average of 55 points.
Report: Miami booster had Tebow 'bounty' (AP)
Tim Tebow is amused and disturbed by reports there was a bounty on his head. The former Florida quarterback on Thursday laughed off a report that he was the target of a $5,000 bounty in 2008 from a former University of Miami booster who is at the center of the school's salacious scandal. "I didn't know about that" bounty, Tebow said, chuckling.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Fickell won't tip hand on QB battle (AP)
Ohio State coach Luke Fickell said there are plenty of starting spots open heading into Saturday's jersey scrimmage in Ohio Stadium, including the replacement for quarterback Terrelle Pryor. "We'd like to say all of them but there's a lot," Fickell said when asked Thursday how many job are at stake.
Florida: WR Debose, OT Patchan eligible (AP)
Florida officials say receiver Andre Debose and right tackle Matt Patchan are eligible for this season. Debose and Patchan were mentioned in the Yahoo! Sports story alleging that a Miami booster gave extra benefits to players. According to the story, several Miami assistant coaches delivered top-tier recruits, including Debose and Patchan, to booster Nevin Shapiro's home or luxury suite for...
NCAA reassures K-State on Brown brothers (AP)
Kansas State said Wednesday it has been assured the NCAA has no concerns about the eligibility of two Wildcats football players identified by a jailed University of Miami booster as recipients of improper gifts. Nevin Shapiro, a 42-year-old Miami resident sentenced in June to 20 years in federal prison for running a $930 million Ponzi scheme, told Yahoo!
SEC athletic directors mum on expansion (AP)
Tennessee's interim athletics director said Wednesday that she is referring all questions about possible expansion of Southeastern Conference to the league's commissioner. During the SEC's annual meeting of athletic directors, Tennessee's Joan Cronan said don't expect any expansion news from the meeting.
Race for Penn State QB job knotted up (AP)
Penn State's two starting quarterback candidates agree: They'd rather not have to share the job. Now it's up to coach Joe Paterno to pick either Rob Bolden or Matt McGloin, and he's not quite ready to make that choice with about two weeks left in preseason camp. "I think the team and everyone would prefer to have one guy in the huddle and in the clutch, you always know what...
Ex-Miami QB Marve eligible for Purdue (AP)
Purdue says quarterback Robert Marve remains eligible after he was mentioned in a report that says he received extra benefits while playing for Miami. Former Miami booster Nevin Shapiro, a convicted Ponzi scheme artist now serving 20 years in federal prison, told Yahoo Sports that Marve was one of the 72 football players and other athletes he provided improper benefits between 2002 and 2010.
Coker: No contact from NCAA about Miami (AP)
Former Miami coach Larry Coker said Wednesday that NCAA investigators haven't contacted him amid allegations that players on his Hurricanes teams were treated to sex parties, cars and lavish gifts from a booster who is now in prison. Coker, who was at Miami from 2001 to 2006, is now at Texas-San Antonio in his first coaching job since the Hurricanes fired him.
Georgetown brawls with Chinese team (AP)
A wild brawl broke out between Georgetown and a Chinese men's basketball team Thursday night, putting an immediate end to a supposed goodwill game that coincided with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the country. The benches cleared and fights erupted all over the court with about 9 1/2 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
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Carril, Phelan, Ryan win Lapchick Award (AP)
Three coaches whose careers were marked by longevity, loyalty and success have been chosen as this year's recipients for the Lapchick Character Award, Hall of Famer Pete Carril of Princeton, Jim Phelan of Mount St. Mary's and Debbie Ryan of Virginia will receive the award Nov. 17 at Madison Square Garden, it was announced Thursday.
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US into semifinals with 96-30 rout of Finland (AP)
Elena Delle Donne and Devereaux Peters each had 17 points for the United States in a 96-30 win Thursday against Finland in the quarterfinals of the World University games. NNemkadi Ogwumike had 12 points and Jacki Gemelos and Chiney Ogwumike both added 10 for the Americans, who scored the first 21 points.
Jalen Rose out of jail after 16 days (AP)
ESPN analyst and former NBA player Jalen Rose was released early Thursday from a suburban Detroit jail after serving time for drunken driving. Rose, 38, was released from the Oakland County Jail after 16 days behind bars, the sheriff's department told The Associated Press. He reported to jail Aug.
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Mizzou's Haith accused in Miami scandal (AP)
Frank Haith wasn't Missouri's first choice as basketball coach. Now, the school has to live with the potential fallout. A disgraced former booster at the University of Miami, Nevin Shapiro, told Yahoo Sports he violated NCAA rules with the knowledge or direct participation of at least six Hurricanes coaches, including Haith, the basketball coach at Miami at the time.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Nebraska CB Dennard out indefinitely (AP)
Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard is out indefinitely with a pulled leg muscle. Coach Bo Pelini announced Dennard's injury after Wednesday's practice. Pelini didn't say when the injury occurred. Dennard is the most experienced member of the Cornhuskers' secondary. He was a first-team All-Big 12 selection last season despite being overshadowed by New York Giants first-round draft...
Ducks QB Thomas not scathed by incidents (AP)
Oregon coach Chip Kelly was emphatic: Quarterback Darron Thomas was not going to be disciplined simply because he was a passenger in a car driven by a teammate that was clocked at 118 mph. And, while concerned about an officer's suspicion that there was marijuana in the car, Kelly was standing by Thomas and cornerback Cliff Harris, who was driving.
Spokesman: Coker not contacted by NCAA (AP)
A spokesman says former Miami coach Larry Coker hasn't been contacted by the NCAA amid allegations that players on his Hurricanes teams received cars and lavish gifts from a booster. Coker is now coaching the Texas-San Antonio football team. UTSA spokesman Brian Hernandez said Wednesday that the NCAA hasn't contacted Coker and the school may release a statement later.
Georgia TE Charles linked to booster (AP)
Georgia tight end Orson Charles has been linked to a former Miami booster who told Yahoo! Sports he provided impermissible benefits to dozens of Hurricane football players and other athletes. The report says Charles was among the players improperly brought to Nevin Shapiro while still in high school so the booster could try to persuade him to attend Miami.
2 Tide coaches accused in Miami scandal (AP)
Two first-year Alabama assistants have been accused by a former Miami booster of steering recruits to him in a story published by Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! quoted Nevin Shapiro Tuesday as saying Jeff Stoutland was among coaches who brought prospects to his home or luxury suite for recruiting pitches. The story also said Joe Pannunzio was involved, citing unnamed sources.
Pickens to Texas A&M: Stay in Big 12 (AP)
Oklahoma State megabooster T. Boone Pickens believes the Big 12 will survive the latest conference realignment threat, and suggests that Texas A&M stay put instead of joining the Southeastern Conference. "That's a big mistake for Texas A&M," Pickens said Tuesday night before being inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Big East reaches out to Big 12, ACC (AP)
Big East Commissioner John Marinatto says he has been in constant contact with Dan Beebe of the Big 12 and John Swofford of the Atlantic Coast Conference in recent days and has suggested the three meet to discuss conference realignment. Marinatto didn't reveal details about his conversations with his fellow commissioners but said Tuesday: "I thought it would be important for us to meet...
Paterno expects to be OK for opener (AP)
Joe Paterno says he's in a little pain after a blindside hit in practice sent him to the hospital, though Penn State's 84-year-old leader expects to coach from the sideline for the season opener. The Hall of Fame coach spoke from a golf cart before practice Tuesday, a week after being released from the hospital following the hit Aug.
Ex-ND assistant Brown faces 3 felonies (AP)
The family of former NFL player Corwin Brown said Tuesday they believe he may suffer from the same type of brain trauma as Dave Duerson, the former Chicago Bears star who committed suicide in February. Brown was taken from his home Friday night with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a nearly seven-hour standoff with police in Granger, Ind.
Calipari's Dominican team sweeps UK pros (AP)
The Dominican Republic swept its two-day exhibition tour of Kentucky, beating a team of former Wildcats Pros 91-86 Tuesday night. The intensity on the court sure didn't feel like an August exhibition. NBA star Rajon Rondo led fellow former Wildcats John Wall, Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight in a final-minute full court press but couldn't complete a comeback over the Dominican squad coached...
BYU headed to Greece for 5-game tour (AP)
The BYU men's basketball team is headed to Greece for a five-game tour that includes competition against professional teams in Athens and Platanias. The team will depart Monday for a 10-day trip that includes sightseeing. The NCAA allows teams to make a foreign tour once every four years. The Cougars began practicing Aug.
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Ex-LIU player in 50s scandal dies at 82 (AP)
Sherman White, a 1950s college basketball star at Long Island University who served jail time for point shaving, has died. He was 82. White died of congestive heart failure on Aug. 4 at his home in Piscataway, N.J., his widow, Ellen, said Friday. The 6-foot-8 White was one of the nation's best college players for LIU in the late 1940s, and led the nation in scoring in 1951.
USC reserve F Washington to miss season (AP)
Southern California reserve forward Curtis Washington will likely miss the upcoming basketball season because of a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Coach Kevin O'Neill says the sophomore will have surgery the week of Aug. 22 at USC Hospital. Although Washington won't be able to play in games, he will travel with the Trojans on their trip to Brazil beginning Friday.
Colorado AD Bohn gets 5-year extension (AP)
University of Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn is getting a five-year extension following a unanimous vote by the school's board of regents Wednesday. Bohn's base salary remains the same at $297,000 and he can earn $154,000 more in annual incentives. The deal runs through June 30, 2016. Bohn was instrumental in the university's switch from the Big 12 to the Pac-12.
Wisconsin-Milwaukee PG Williams arrested (AP)
Wisconsin-Milwaukee point guard Kaylon Williams was arrested early Wednesday morning in his hometown of Cedar Rapids on suspicion of drunken driving after he fled a traffic stop and was later taken down by a K-9 unit, authorities said. Sgt. Cristy Hamblin of the Cedar Rapids Police Department told The Associated Press that Williams drew the attention of officers after he was spotted driving without...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Davis' firing leads to tension at UNC (AP)
North Carolina's firing of Butch Davis just before preseason camp has divided football fans, faculty members and alumni here. For some, Davis' dismissal amid an NCAA investigation into improper benefits and academic misconduct should've happened long ago. Others say Davis should've stayed because he wasn't tied to a violation and worry the move could set the program back years.
OSU coach Fickell mulling options at RB (AP)
Ohio State interim coach Luke Fickell may have run his 10th practice on Tuesday, but he's still unsure who the starting running back will be for the season opener. When asked if the position might be handled by committee for the Sept. 3 game against Akron, Fickell said, "You never know." With senior incumbent Dan Herron (216 carries, 1,196 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2010) among four...
C-USA title game to air on ESPN, not Fox (AP)
Conference USA's football championship games will now air on ESPN, not Fox, after the league and network settled litigation. ESPN sued the conference in March, accusing it of violating their contract when it signed a new deal with Fox. Conference USA had announced in January that it had reached a five-year contract with Fox's networks to broadcast its football championship game and other...
Notre Dame WR Floyd says past behind him (AP)
Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd says he's concentrating on football and has put his troubled past behind him. Floyd, a senior who has caught more TD passes than any player in school history, was reinstated to the team earlier this month. He had been suspended by coach Brian Kelly after he was arrested for drunken driving in March.
Oklahoma adds ex-Michigan LB Jones (AP)
Freshman linebacker Kellen Jones has transferred from Michigan to Oklahoma. Sooners coach Bob Stoops announced Tuesday that Jones had transferred and would be eligible to play this year. Jones signed with the Wolverines in February out of St. Pius X High School in Houston but decided to leave the program before the season arrived.
Golden: Mistakes led to Miami probe (AP)
Miami Hurricanes coach Al Golden says some of his player may have made mistakes that prompted an NCAA investigation into convicted Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro's role with the program. Golden, preparing for his first season with the Hurricanes, said he just became aware of the investigation into allegations that Shapiro gave more than a dozen former or current players gifts and services.
Regents OK A&M to look at realignment (AP)
Stay or go? Texas A&M plans to take a while before making a decision on its conference affiliation. School President R. Bowen Loftin offered his first detailed comments Monday on the Aggies' rather public interest in joining the Southeastern Conference -- a move that almost surely would set off another round of conference realignment.
Mizzou's Fisher suffers bad knee injury (AP)
Missouri senior offensive tackle Elvis Fisher collapsed at practice Monday, screaming in pain and clutching at his left knee before he was helped off the field by two trainers. The senior co-captain who has made 40 consecutive starts for the Tigers was hurt during a one-on-one pass blocking drill against defensive end Michael Sam.
Kansas State starting high-def network (AP)
Kansas State announced plans Monday for a high-definition digital network that will broadcast live sports, replays of classic games, news conferences and other events. The network, called K-StateHD.TV, will feature games that aren't picked up by the Big 12 Network Television Package. That will include one football game per year, a handful of women's basketball games and most home volleyball...
Calipari's Dominican team beats UK pros (AP)
John Calipari knew the Dominican Republic national team he's coaching needed some competition before heading to the FIBA Americas Tournament later this month, so he turned to his network of former Kentucky stars now in the NBA. The result was an exhibition against a team dubbed "the Pros," led by John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Jodie Meeks and other former players that was as much...
Former UK stars in NBA may take classes (AP)
In the era of one-and-done athletes, no school has been more of a lightning rod than Kentucky under coach John Calipari. Opting for the NBA doesn't mean that all those departed Wildcats have given up on their academic careers, though. Washington Wizards point guard John Wall, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe were part of Calipari's...
Monday, August 15, 2011
Independent BYU ready for risk, rewards (AP)
As a surfer, BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall knows plenty about risk and reward, from riding that perfect wave to experiencing a major wipeout. Soon he'll see how his team handles the concept as it embarks on its first season as an independent. Start with a baptism by fire with opening games on the road against Ole Miss (Sept.
NCAA investigating Miami football (AP)
NCAA investigators visited the University of Miami campus Monday looking into claims that more than a dozen former or current football players received gifts and services from convicted Ponzi schemer Nevin Shapiro, his attorney said. Shapiro has told the NCAA he provided players with the use of a yacht and other favors, said his attorney, Maria Elena Perez.
Mizzou's Fisher suffers bad knee injury (AP)
Missouri senior offensive tackle Elvis Fisher left practice with what coach Gary Pinkel characterized as a serious knee injury. School spokesman Chad Moller did not have details on the injury sustained Monday morning. The 6-5, 295-pound Fisher has made 40 consecutive starts for the Tigers. He's been honorable mention All-Big 12 the last two seasons.
Kansas State starting high-def network (AP)
Kansas State is starting a high-definition digital network that will broadcast some live sporting events, replays of classic games, news conferences and other events. The network, called K-StateHD.TV, will feature games that aren't picked up by the Big 12 Network Television Package. That will include one football game per year, a handful of women's basketball games and most home volleyball...
SEC sticking with 12 schools for now (AP)
The Southeastern Conference is staying just as it is -- for now. However, the game of major college conference realignment appears far from finished. University of Florida President Bernie Machen, the chairman of the Southeastern Conference's presidents and chancellors committee, said the group met Sunday and "reaffirmed our satisfaction with the present 12 institutional alignment."...
Vols upperclassmen embracing competition (AP)
Tennessee's roster is stacked with freshmen and sophomores who in many cases are bigger, faster and stronger than their elder teammates. The result is a highly competitive fall camp that has younger players pushing the upperclassmen for starting positions. Junior cornerback Marsalis Teague has no problem with the competition, which he says is making the Volunteers better every day.
Denard Robinson fine with fewer carries (AP)
Denard Robinson middle, left and right. That was pretty much what Michigan's game plan last year under Rich Rodriguez, who leaned on the speedy quarterback to average about 20 carries a game. First-year coach Brady Hoke, who plans to run Robinson 10 to 15 times a game, and offensive coordinator Al Borges expect to give a featured running back the bulk of the team's carries.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Seminoles deep at running back (AP)
Florida State heads into its 2011 season loaded at tailback with three talented veterans joining a pair of highly recruited freshman in the battle for playing time. Running backs coach Eddie Gran said during Florida State's annual media day festivities Sunday that it's a good feeling to have that kind of depth at a position where players often miss a game or more with injuries.
Report: SEC presidents to discuss A&M (AP)
As the Big 12 pushed to keep Texas A&M, the Southeastern Conference presidents were set to talk about bringing the Aggies on board. Big 12 commissioner Dan Beebe and the conference's Board of Directors discussed the future of the conference and Texas A&M's possible departure during a teleconference Saturday.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Clemson president: No talks with SEC (AP)
Clemson University President James Barker says the school is not changing leagues, despite reports the Tigers might head to the Southeastern Conference. Barker said Saturday that the Tigers have no discussions with the SEC. "We are committed to the ACC," he says in a statement. "We have had no contact with the SEC." Clemson surfaced in reports that said the school would possibly...
Florida St. denies any contact with SEC (AP)
Florida State University President Eric Barron said Saturday that he doesn't know how to make it any clearer: There have been no -- as in zero -- conversations between university officials with anyone about joining the Southeastern Conference. Barron, attending a Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce meeting in Destin, re-emphasized that there have been no discussions about moving to the SEC, or any...
Kelly still undecided on QBs Crist, Rees (AP)
Notre Dame's quarterback derby has evolved into a two-man showdown between Dayne Crist and Tommy Rees. Coach Brian Kelly said Saturday the two are pretty much even after one week of camp. "It's very, very competitive between Dayne and Tommy," Kelly said. "Too close to call at this point." Crist was the starter until sustaining a season-ending knee injury Oct.
Arkansas tries to move on without Davis (AP)
Bobby Petrino isn't about to let go of Arkansas' hopes or expectations for the season following Knile Davis' ankle injury. Instead, the Razorbacks coach has every intention of using the loss of the Southeastern Conference's leading rusher as motivation. Davis injured his left ankle early during the scrimmage portion of practice Thursday evening.
Ex-Irish assistant Brown shoots himself (AP)
Former Notre Dame football defensive coordinator and NFL player Corwin Brown was taken from his home Friday night with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a nearly seven-hour standoff, police said. St. Joseph County Metro Homicide Commander Tim Corbett said Friday night he did not know whether Brown's injuries were life-threatening.
A&M regents to meet about conference (AP)
The Texas A&M System board of regents has called a special meeting Monday that includes an agenda item about conference alignment. The session comes amid speculation that Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference. The item, part of the executive session agenda, is called: "Authorization for the President to Take All Actions Relating to Texas A&M University's Athletic...
Beavers DT Masaniai suspended for opener (AP)
Oregon State defensive tackle Castro Masaniai has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of attempted coercion stemming from an altercation with his girlfriend in May. Beavers coach Mike Riley suspended Masaniai for Oregon State's opener Sept. 3 against Sacramento State, but he was allowed to return to practice.
USC fighting back from NCAA sanctions (AP)
Southern California's football practices used to be one of the best parties in a party town. Hundreds of fans, boosters and celebrities -- and apparently a few unscrupulous characters, too -- all gathered on the sidelines to watch the mighty Trojans' workouts under coach Pete Carroll. Everything changed last season under the pall of severe NCAA sanctions.
Suit: Gundy fired worker over OU shirt (AP)
A carpenter says he has learned his lesson: Don't wear rival colors to Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy's house. Gundy is being sued by a contractor who says he agreed to work on the coach's home in March. Brent Loveland of Choctaw says he arrived early in the morning on March 21 wearing a gray "Oklahoma Baseball" T-shirt with the university's name in red block...
Ex-Texas Southern women's coach wins lawsuit (AP)
Former Texas Southern women's basketball coach Surina Dixon has won a federal lawsuit against the school in which she alleged gender discrimination and retaliation for her 2008 firing. A jury awarded Dixon $730,000 on Friday. Dixon was hired by TSU in March 2008 and fired three months later without coaching a game.
Tressel testifies at Ohio State hearing (AP)
Ohio State has made it through its meeting with the NCAA committee on infractions. Now the Buckeyes have to play the 2011 season knowing that just before their annual showdown against rival Michigan, they could get slapped with a bowl ban. School officials appeared Friday before infractions committee, which heard how players received improper benefits from a tattoo-shop owner and how ex-coach Jim...
BYU headed to Greece for 5-game tour (AP)
The BYU men's basketball team is headed to Greece for a five-game tour that includes competition against professional teams in Athens and Platanias. The team will depart Monday for a 10-day trip that includes sightseeing. The NCAA allows teams to make a foreign tour once every four years. The Cougars began practicing Aug.
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