Monday, October 31, 2011
Stanford TE Ertz out, WR Owusu uncertain (AP)
Tight end Zach Ertz will most likely be sidelined for at least two weeks for No. 4 Stanford with a lower right leg injury, leaving one of the team's most productive units shorthanded. The school announced Monday that Ertz is expected to miss Saturday's game at Oregon State and the Nov. 12 matchup against sixth-ranked Oregon that could determine the Pac-12 North champion.
Stanford passes Boise, up to 4th in BCS (AP)
Stanford's first win of the season against a ranked team helped Andrew Luck and the Cardinal move up in the BCS standings. While LSU (8-0), Alabama (8-0) and Oklahoma State (8-0) remained locked into the top three spots in the standings released Sunday, Stanford moved up two places to fourth after beating Southern California 56-48 in triple overtime.
Losses drop Clemson, K-State in poll (AP)
Clemson and Kansas State tumbled in The Associated Press college football poll after losing for the first time this season, and the top five teams in the rankings held their ground heading into the showdown between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama. Clemson slipped five spots after losing 31-17 at Georgia Tech and Kansas State fell seven spots to No.
Nebraska's defense continues strong play (AP)
It looks as though Nebraska's defensive starters will be back in black Monday. The ninth-ranked Cornhuskers shut down Kirk Cousins and Michigan State on Saturday with a dominating performance that would have made any Blackshirt of the past proud. Defensive coordinator Carl Pelini held up one of the coveted practice tops during the locker-room celebration after the 24-3 win -- undoubtedly a sign...
Penn State finding ways to win (AP)
There's certain symmetry to Penn State's success this season. No exotic passing attack in Happy Valley -- just a strong defense, potent running game and a penchant for pulling out wins down the stretch. How fitting: Joe Paterno's team is going old school. "We've done some things that have been tough.
Sullinger, Taylor among AP All-Americans (AP)
Jordan Taylor is in a class by himself on The Associated Press' preseason All-America team. The guard from Wisconsin was the only senior on the team Monday. He was joined by four sophomores, including Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, a unanimous pick of the 65-member national media panel. Harrison Barnes of North Carolina, Terrence Jones of Kentucky and Jeremy Lamb of Connecticut were the other...
Kansas suspends Taylor, Johnson 2 games (AP)
Kansas guards Tyshawn Taylor and Elijah Johnson have been suspended for violating team rules and will miss both of the No. 13 Jayhawks' exhibition games. Coach Bill Self declined to discuss the specific violations Sunday, but he did say they occurred during the offseason and that both players "have been terrific since school began." They'll miss exhibition games Tuesday night...
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Badgers, Buckeyes headed opposite ways (AP)
Three weeks ago, Wisconsin seemed to be cruising toward a season to remember, unbeaten and in the running for a shot at a national championship. Meanwhile, Ohio State was 0-2 in conference play and seemingly playing out the string in a season beset with NCAA problems, suspensions and bad breaks. How quickly things have changed.
Losses drop Clemson, K-State in poll (AP)
Clemson and Kansas State tumbled in The Associated Press college football poll after losing for the first time this season, and the top five teams in the rankings held their ground heading into the showdown between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama. Clemson slipped five spots after losing 31-17 at Georgia Tech and Kansas fell seven spots to No.
No. 8 Arkansas rallies again, tops Vandy (AP)
The eighth-ranked Arkansas Razorbacks know they have plenty of talent. That's what makes falling behind early and having to rally for victory so frustrating. They fell behind by double-digits for the third time this season Saturday, trailing Vanderbilt by 14 points before coming back for a 31-28 victory.
No. 4 Stanford outlasts USC 56-48 in 3OT (AP)
A few minutes after his Stanford teammates left the field, Andrew Luck sprinted toward the Coliseum tunnel with both arms thrust triumphantly skyward, his heart still pounding from 56 points, three overtimes and a season's worth of drama packed into one crazy night. After nearly a full calendar year of blowout victories, Luck and the fourth-ranked Cardinal might have forgotten what a thriller...
Randle, Blackmon lead Okla. State to 8-0 (AP)
When it mattered the most, No. 3 Oklahoma State made every yard seem like the longest yard for Robert Griffin III and Baylor. Joseph Randle set career-highs by running for 152 yards and four touchdowns, Justin Blackmon matched his career best with 13 catches for 172 yards and two scores and the Cowboys carried a shutout into the fourth quarter of a 59-24 win over the Bears on Saturday.
Paterno breaks Division I wins record (AP)
In bright white letters against a blue background, the electronic sign boards around Beaver Stadium took note of another milestone for Joe Paterno long after the stands had cleared. "Congratulations Coach Paterno," the signs read. "Winningest Coach In Division I College Football." It took all 60 minutes on a snowy, sloppy Saturday in Happy Valley, but JoePa broke Eddie...
Jones has 505 yards, Sooners rip K-State (AP)
Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles put Oklahoma's season back on track. Now, Kansas State will see if it can bounce back from its own loss. Jones threw for a school-record 505 yards and five touchdowns Saturday, his All-American wide receiver caught 14 passes for 171 yards and a score, and the 11th-ranked Sooners took out some pent up frustration with a 58-17 thumping of the No.
Thomas back, later pulled as Oregon wins (AP)
Darron Thomas says emphatically that he's still the starter for No. 7 Oregon. The Ducks quarterback returned from a knee injury Saturday to face Washington State but threw two interceptions in the first half and was pulled from the 43-28 victory over the Cougars. Coach Chip Kelly said he felt backup Bryan Bennett gave the Ducks the best chance when they embarked on the second half with only a...
No. 13 Nebraska tops No. 9 Spartans 24-3 (AP)
Rex Burkhead was flat on his back, writhing in pain and holding his left leg after the 31st of his 35 runs against Michigan State. Nebraska coach Bo Pelini rushed across the field to check on his star running back. "I saw he was cramping up," Pelini said, "and I was pretty relieved." After going to the sideline for one play, Burkhead was back on the field running a wheel route...
Mizzou pulls off OT upset of No. 16 A&M (AP)
Missouri quarterback James Franklin had the worst game of his short career last week, with four turnovers in the second half a loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State. He made up for it on Saturday, throwing two touchdown passes, including the game-winner in overtime, and running for two more scores to lead the Tigers to a 38-31 win over No.
No. 6 Duke balanced in exhibition win (AP)
Seth Curry scored 18 points to help No. 6 Duke beat Bellarmine 87-62 in an exhibition game Saturday night. Mason Plumlee added 16 points on 8-for-8 shooting for the Blue Devils, who pulled away with an 18-2 run midway through the second half. Miles Plumlee had 14 points and Austin Rivers had 13 points.
No. 10 Pitt posts 101-33 exhibition win (AP)
Freshman Khem Birch scored 16 points to lead No. 10 Pittsburgh over LaRoche College 101-33 in an exhibition Saturday afternoon. Birch scored 14 of his points in the second half, hitting all seven of his shots from the field and adding five rebounds. Ashton Gibbs, the Big East preseason player of the year, added 15 points for the Panthers.
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Louisville F Blackshear out for season (AP)
The Cardinals have announced that freshman Wayne Blackshear has injured his right shoulder in practice and will miss the entire season. Louisville released a statement Friday night saying an MRI shows Blackshear has a torn labrum that will require surgery. Recovery time is expected to be at least four months.
UConn C Drummond concussed, breaks nose (AP)
Connecticut freshman center Andre Drummond broke his nose and suffered a mild concussion in practice on Friday. The school said the 6-foot-10 Drummond would spend Friday night in the school infirmary as a precaution and would be fitted for a mask, which he likely would wear for the first two months of the basketball season.
W. Virginia leaving Big East for Big 12 (AP)
The Big 12 welcomed West Virginia from the Big East and bid goodbye to Missouri before the Tigers even had a chance to finalize their move to the Southeastern Conference. Now that the poaching of the Big East seems to be over, the beleaguered league is not backing down. It has been busy courting six schools and says it was braced for the latest loss.
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Mizzou not on Big 12 list of 2012 teams (AP)
The Big 12 appears to be resigned to losing Missouri. The league issued a statement Friday announcing unanimous approval to accept West Virginia effective July 1. The Mountaineers become the second program to join the Big 12 this month, following TCU. The Big 12 then listed its expected membership for next season and Missouri was nowhere to be found.
Cal's Montgomery: I had bladder cancer (AP)
California men's basketball coach Mike Montgomery said Friday he was diagnosed with bladder cancer and had surgery last week that has left him cancer-free. Montgomery made the surprise announcement at Pac-12 media day in Los Angeles after first informing his fellow coaches. The school announced Montgomery's surgery on Oct.
Purdue's Drey Mingo may miss season with torn ACL (AP)
Purdue forward Drey Mingo may miss the entire season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee Saturday. The school said in a release that the 6-foot-2 Atlanta native was injured during an intrasquad scrimmage earlier in the day. Coach Sharon Versyp said surgery has not yet been scheduled, but it typically takes four to six months to recover, meaning the fifth-year senior is...
Texas A&M coach Gary Blair ready for basketball (AP)
It's been a whirlwind for Texas A&M coach Gary Blair since he guided the Aggies to their first women's basketball national championship in April. Interviews, speaking engagements, a coveted trip to Disney World, and finally a visit to the White House. "It definitely has been busy," the coach said at the Jimmy V dinner in New York in early October.
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Vanderbilt senior center Festus Ezeli will miss between six and eight weeks with the seventh-ranked Commodores after spraining ligaments in his right knee in practice. The Commodores announced the injury Friday afternoon. Ezeli was hurt Tuesday in practice, but the Commodores say he will not need surgery to repair the MCL and PCL ligaments in his knee.
UNC runaway No. 1 in AP preseason poll (AP)
North Carolina broke a tie with its fiercest rival and moved into one with one of college basketball's most storied programs. The Tar Heels, who return all five starters from the team that reached the regional finals last season, were the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's preseason Top 25 on Friday.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
AP preseason basketball poll: Baylor women No. 1 (AP)
Brittney Griner and Baylor are starting the season where they hope to end it -- at No. 1. The Lady Bears are ranked at the top for the first time in the preseason women's basketball poll by The Associated Press. Baylor started last year at No. 2 before ascending to No. 1 in early January for the first time in school history.
The Preseason Women's Top Twenty Five (PA SportsTicker)
The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press' 2011-12 preseason women's college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, final 2010-11 record, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last year's final ranking:
No deal for MTSU student charged in player death (AP)
A woman charged with killing a Middle Tennessee State University basketball player who was her roommate has been unable to reach a plea agreement with prosecutors. Shanterrica Madden, 19, has said she acted in self-defense when she stabbed Tina Stewart to death during a fight on March 2. Madden is charged with first-degree murder.
With 4 starters back, Irish shoot for NCAA title (AP)
Notre Dame knocked off perennial powers Tennessee and Connecticut on its way to the NCAA championship game last season. The Irish don't want to fall short this time around. Notre Dame lost the title game to Texas A&M, a disappointment that still lingers. But with star guard Skylar Diggins and three other starters returning, coach Muffet McGraw enters her 25th season with a team capable of making...
Manuel, defense lead FSU by NC St. 34-0 (AP)
EJ Manuel threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns Saturday to lead Florida State to a 34-0 win over North Carolina State. Florida State (5-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) led 24-0 at halftime and intercepted N.C. State quarterback Mike Glennon twice en route to its first shutout of the season.. Manuel completed 25 of 34 passes and connected on scoring plays of 20 yards to Kenny Shaw and 26 yards to...
Toussaint's 170 yards help Michigan roll (AP)
Fitzgerald Toussaint ran for a career-high 170 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 17 Michigan to a 36-14 win over Purdue on Saturday. The Wolverines (7-1, 3-1 Big Ten) gave up a TD on the opening drive of the game, then scored 36 straight points to bounce back from their first loss of the season, two weeks ago at Michigan State.
Arkansas WR Wade ejected for vicious hit (AP)
Arkansas receiver Marquel Wade has been ejected from the eighth-ranked Razorbacks' game with Vanderbilt for running into Commodores punt returner Jonathan Krause in the third quarter. Krause didn't have a chance to field the punt with 9:32 left in the third before Wade crashed into him, knocking him down.
Indiana WR Belcher banned vs. Wildcats (AP)
Indiana's leading receiver Damarlo Belcher has been suspended for Saturday's game against Northwestern. Belcher was disciplined for violating team rules. Coach Kevin Wilson made the announcement about 7 minutes before kickoff but did not specify what rule was violated. Belcher has a team-high 25 receptions this seasons and needs three more to break James Hardy's school record.
Friday, October 28, 2011
W. Virginia leaving Big East for Big 12 (AP)
The Big 12 welcomed West Virginia from the Big East on Friday and said goodbye to Missouri before the Tigers even had a chance to make their move to the Southeastern Conference official. Now that the poaching of the Big East seems to be over, the beleaguered league is not backing down. It has been busy courting six schools and says it was braced for the latest loss.
Mizzou not on Big 12 list of 2012 teams (AP)
The Big 12 appears to be resigned to losing Missouri. The league issued a statement Friday announcing unanimous approval to accept West Virginia effective July 1. The Mountaineers become the second program to join the Big 12 this month, following TCU. The Big 12 then listed its expected membership for next season and Missouri was nowhere to be found.
Ex-Alabama, Jets P Gantt dies at 59 (AP)
Former Alabama and New York Jets punter Greg Gantt, who may be best known for having two punts blocked in a 17-16 loss to Auburn in 1972, has died. His sister, Patricia Gant, said Gantt died Wednesday of complications from heart disease and diabetes. He was 59. Gantt led the Southeastern Conference in punting for three seasons from 1971-73 and also kicked long field goals for the Crimson Tide.
UNC meeting with NCAA about infractions (AP)
North Carolina officials are appearing before an NCAA infractions committee regarding infractions by its football program. Friday's hearing at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis will determine whether UNC's self-imposed penalties -- including vacated wins from 2008 and 2009 and scholarship reductions -- are enough to avoid further punishment.
Keenum sets FBS mark, has 9 TDs in win (AP)
As the clouds rolled in and rain seemed inevitable for Houston's game against Rice on Thursday night, Cougars quarterback Case Keenum told his team he liked playing in the rain. After he threw an interception and had a fumble returned for a touchdown in the first quarter in heavy rain as Houston fell behind 17-7, he changed his opinion.
Board gives UCF prez OK to seek move (AP)
Central Florida is a step closer to making a move to a new athletics conference after the school's board of trustee voted unanimously Friday to give school President John Hitt the authority to negotiate a contract for its athletics programs to join a new league. The vote came during a brief meeting Friday following an update about discussions Hitt's has had with officials from a conference...
Big East officials visit Boise State (AP)
Big East Conference honchos paid a visit to Boise State on Thursday, giving the university's president an informational pitch on the beleaguered conference and its plans to add more teams. University President Bob Kustra said he appreciated the visit, but emphasized he's in no hurry to make a decision on Boise State's future conference membership.
No. 2 Kentucky a mix of vets, freshmen (AP)
John Calipari embraces being a player's first college coach and he has yet another crop of talented freshmen eager to end Kentucky's national championship drought. Going into his third season, Calipari also has some veterans returning to help ease the path back to a second straight Final Four for the Wildcats, ranked No.
UCLA picked to win first Pac-12 title (AP)
UCLA was picked on Friday to win the newly realigned Pac-12's basketball title, something the Bruins haven't done since 2008 when they made the last of three consecutive trips to the Final Four. The Bruins received 421 points and 14 first-place votes in polling by media who cover the reconfigured conference.
W. Virginia leaving Big East for Big 12 (AP)
The Big 12 welcomed West Virginia from the Big East on Friday and said goodbye to Missouri before the Tigers even had a chance to make their move to the Southeastern Conference official. Now that the poaching of the Big East seems to be over, the beleaguered league is not backing down. It has been busy courting six schools and says it was braced for the latest loss.
Mizzou not on Big 12 list of 2012 teams (AP)
The Big 12 appears to be resigned to losing Missouri. The league issued a statement Friday announcing unanimous approval to accept West Virginia effective July 1. The Mountaineers become the second program to join the Big 12 this month, following TCU. The Big 12 then listed its expected membership for next season and Missouri was nowhere to be found.
With 4 starters back, Irish shoot for top (PA SportsTicker)
Notre Dame knocked off Tennessee and Big East foe Connecticut to advance to the NCAA championship game last season.
UNC runaway No. 1 in AP preseason poll (AP)
North Carolina broke a tie with its fiercest rival and moved into one with one of college basketball's most storied programs. The Tar Heels, who return all five starters from the team that reached the regional finals last season, were the runaway No. 1 in The Associated Press' men's preseason Top 25 on Friday.
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Intensity still part of Summitt's game plan (Yahoo! Sports)
Legendary coach Pat Summitt has changed her routine, but her intensity remains the same in wake of an offseason diagnosis of early onset dementia.
Cardinals come from behind to beat Rangers, force Game 7 (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)
The St. Louis Cardinals rallied from their last strike twice to befeat the Texas Rangers 10-9 in game six of the World Series Thursday. The Cardinals played from behind for most of the game, twice coming down to their last strike, but third baseman David Freese's game-winning homerun evened the series at 3-3 and forced a game seven at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
UConn may miss 2013 NCAAs for academics (AP)
Changes in NCAA rules adopted Thursday would keep defending national champion Connecticut from participating in the 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Under the rules adopted by the NCAA's Division I Board of Directors, a school cannot participate in the 2013 tournament unless it has a two-year average score of 930 or a four-year average of 900 on the NCAA's annual Academic...
Sooners set sights on ultimate prize (AP)
Seeing Texas A&M win the national championship hit close to home for Oklahoma's women's basketball team. The Sooners have been to the NCAA tournament 12 years in a row and to the Final Four three times in that span, but are still chasing their first national championship. Until Gary Blair got hired to lead the Aggies, Oklahoma was sweeping the series nearly every year -- winning 17 out of...
Summitt's SEC peers rooting for iconic coach (AP)
Pat Summitt still has a powerhouse team at Tennessee, and she's not going anywhere just yet. That's good news even to the Lady Vols icon's coaching rivals after Summitt revealed in August that she had been diagnosed with dementia. "Every day I can't wait to get on the court," the 59-year-old Summitt said Thursday at Southeastern Conference media day.
Kansas F Robinson hyperextends left knee (AP)
Kansas forward Thomas Robinson hyperextended his left knee during practice Thursday, but coach Bill Self said he's not expected to miss any "significant time." The 6-foot-9 junior is being counted on heavily this season by the Jayhawks, who are co-favorites to win the Big 12 despite losing Marcus and Markieff Morris, Josh Selby and several other key contributors from last...
A&M's Kennedy diagnosed with Parkinson's (AP)
Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy said Thursday that he is in the early stages of Parkinson's disease. Kennedy took a leave of absence from the team earlier this month to undergo testing after experiencing neck and shoulder pain for several months that led to an inability to sleep regularly. The tests revealed that Kennedy was in the early stages of Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder...
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Pitt RB Graham, 2 others out for season (AP)
Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right knee in the first quarter of Wednesday's 35-20 win over Connecticut. The school said Thursday that Graham, the Big East's leading rusher, will need surgery to repair the knee. Graham was averaging 134 yards a game for the Panthers but crumpled to the ground just as he was tackled at midfield on...
Charges dropped vs. Syracuse WR Sales (AP)
Felony drug charges against suspended Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales have been dropped, but the senior's future with the team remains in doubt. Sales faced charges of fifth- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana and violating the city's open container law.
Big East officials travel to Boise (AP)
A person familiar with the Big East's plans says conference representatives will be in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to comment publicly. Big East Commissioner John Marinatto and Nick Carparelli, the league's senior associate commissioner, visited with Air Force officials in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Wednesday...
Schools tighten use of aerial lifts (AP)
Colleges across the country have tightened their use of aerial lifts -- or outright eliminated them -- a year after a University of Notre Dame student was killed when wind gusts toppled the lift where he was filming football practice Some officials worry that the dangers persist, though, because there's no universal requirement for how schools should use the structures that were intended for...
Air Force, Big East Commissioner meet (AP)
Air Force officials met with members of the Big East Conference for more than two hours and listened to their presentation on why the league would be a good fit for the Falcons. Academy spokesman David Cannon said Wednesday night that it was just an informational meeting with Big East Commissioner John Marinatto and Nick Carparelli, the league's senior associate commissioner.
Oklahoma confused by Big 12 Network talk (AP)
Oklahoma officials say they don't understand how a proposed Big 12 Network could work considering that Texas already has an independent channel and the Sooners are working on one of their own. University president David Boren told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Oklahoma still plans to form its own network and that he was surprised the Big 12 went public with the consideration of a...
Louisville, WVU both Big 12 candidates (AP)
The Big 12 is still deciding: West Virginia or Louisville? Could be one or the other, or maybe neither. Conference realignment took a strange turn Wednesday when, a day after it appeared that the Big 12 had decided West Virginia would eventually replace Missouri as the league's 10th member, the Mountaineers' Big East rival Lousiville re-entered the picture.
Beasley: Agent gave me improper benefits (AP)
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Michael Beasley says in a lawsuit that his former agent gave him and his mother improper benefits during his one season at Kansas State. Beasley filed a countersuit in a Maryland a month ago in response to agent Joel Bell's wrongful termination lawsuit against him. Beasley says Bell conspired with Beasley's AAU coach to forge a relationship with the star from...
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Kentucky, Florida, Vanderbilt lead SEC (AP)
Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings professes to not know much about Southeastern Conference favorite Kentucky beyond returning star Terrence Jones. Stallings said at Thursday's SEC media day, he'll learn "about them when we have to start preparing for them." The Wildcats have once again reloaded with much-hyped freshmen like forward Anthony Davis and point guard Marquis Teague.
Izzo has big goals for unproven Spartans (AP)
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo insists his team has a shot to win the Big Ten and hopes to be in the Final Four. Izzo vows his goals won't change for a season with lower public expectations for the Spartans. Michigan State was picked third in the Big Ten preseason poll and isn't expected to start the season ranked.
Taylor and Badgers seek Big Ten title (AP)
Wisconsin's shot at the Big Ten title and another NCAA tournament run is anchored by senior guard Jordan Taylor, who is expected to be one of the best players in the country this season. Taylor's supporting cast is promising but largely lacks experience. How the Badgers' young players develop will go a long way toward determining whether they live up to high expectations.
Northwestern eyes long-awaited NCAA bid (AP)
Northwestern has had back-to-back 20-win seasons and three straight NIT appearances. One thing the Wildcats don't have is an NCAA tournament appearance. The school that hosted the first NCAA championship game in 1939 hopes to change that. With top scorer John Shurna leading the way, the Wildcats figure to be in contention for one this season.
American gives coach Jones extension (AP)
American basketball coach Jeff Jones has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the school through the 2015-16 season. Jones has been the Eagles' coach since 2000. He led AU to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament in 2008 and 2009, and his 182 wins are the most in the program's history.
Penn State women picked to win Big Ten hoops (AP)
Big Ten favorite Penn State returns four of five starters from last year's team, but it's preseason player of the year Alex Bentley who really makes the Lady Lions go. "She's the engine of our team, she's the heart and soul," fifth-year coach Coquese Washington said Thursday at Big Ten media day.
Maryland PG Howard to miss 10-12 weeks (AP)
Maryland point guard Pe'Shon Howard will be sidelined up to three months with a broken foot. First-year coach Mark Turgeon says Howard broke a small bone in his left foot. The injury will prevent that 6-foot-3 sophomore from practicing. Turgeon said Thursday that Howard will probably miss 10 to 12 weeks.
Ohio State, Sullinger get Big Ten honors (AP)
Defending champion Ohio State was chosen as the top team and the Buckeyes' Jared Sullinger the Player of the Year in the Big Ten preseason poll. Wisconsin was picked second and Michigan State third in the preseason poll. Besides Sullinger, Michigan State's Draymond Green, Minnesota's Trevor Mbakwe, Purdue's Robbie Hummel and Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor were first-team picks.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Man linked to Ohio St. scandal gets jail (AP)
A federal judge handed down a three-year sentence Wednesday to the tattoo parlor owner whose purchase of Ohio State University football memorabilia triggered a far-reaching football scandal and an ongoing NCAA investigation. But U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frost found that Edward Rife didn't have the ability to pay a $10,000 fine following his conviction earlier this year on drug...
LeGrand to lead Rutgers on field vs. WVU (AP)
Paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand will lead the Scarlet Knights on to the field for Saturday's game against No. 25 West Virginia. It will mark the first time LeGrand will be joining the team coming out of the tunnel at High Point Solutions Stadium since he was hurt making a tackle against Army in a game at the Meadowlands last season.
Suspended LSU trio back at practice (AP)
LSU star cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, leading rusher Spencer Ware and defensive back Tharold Simon returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since being suspended a week ago for violating the team's drug policy. The three were barred from Tiger Stadium for No. 1 LSU's 45-10 victory over Auburn last weekend, but coach Les Miles said they should be on the field when the unbeaten Tigers...
UCLA hopes for big things from frontline (AP)
UCLA is rebuilding, only this season it's the team's home arena that's under renovation. As for the Bruins, they're loaded with enough frontline talent that should put them in the hunt for the first-ever Pac-12 championship. After a couple of lean years following three consecutive trips to the Final Four, the Bruins regrouped last season with a 23-11 record, a second-place finish in...
Summitt focuses on hoops while managing dementia (AP)
Pat Summitt has handled the talk about her dementia diagnosis the same way she manages Tennessee basketball and her life: with control and determination. The Hall of Fame coach dictated how news of her condition was revealed in August and has made it clear since that she wants the focus to be on basketball, not her.
Washington ready for influx of freshmen (AP)
Looking back after the most successful extended run in Washington's history, the amazing part is that Lorenzo Romar was even in position to take the Huskies coaching job back in 2002. It took three other high-profile candidates taking themselves out of consideration in the spring of 2002 before then-athletic director Barbara Hedges settled on Romar to try to lead the Huskies to some level of...
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Big 12 to invite WVU to replace Missouri (AP)
The Big 12 has a replacement lined up for Missouri before it even leaves the conference. The Big East, meanwhile, is in danger of losing another school before replacing the three that already have bailed on the league. Acting quickly to make sure it maintains a 10-member lineup, the Big 12 approved bringing in West Virginia to replace Missouri when the Tigers complete their move to the Southeastern...
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Big 12 approves WVU to replace Missouri (AP)
A person with knowledge of the decision says the Big 12 has approved West Virginia to replace Missouri when the Tigers complete their move to the Southeastern Conference. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither the school nor the Big 12 had announced it.
Army QB Steelman to miss Fordham game (AP)
Army quarterback Trent Steelman, who has started every game of his college career, won't play against Fordham on Saturday at Michie Stadium. Black Knights coach Rich Ellerson says in a press conference Tuesday that senior Max Jenkins will start for Army (2-5) in place of the junior star, who suffered a lower leg injury late in the first half of Saturday's 44-21 loss at Vanderbilt.
Houston AD: No timeline for league move (AP)
Houston athletics director Mack Rhoades is offering no timeline for the school to decide its conference affiliation. Rhoades spoke at Tuesday morning breakfast promoting Thursday's game between the No. 18 Cougars (7-0, 3-0 Conference USA) and crosstown rival Rice (2-5, 1-3). On Monday, the school's regents scheduled a special meeting to give Chancellor and President Renu Khator the authority...
Notre Dame DE Lewis-Moore out for season (AP)
Notre Dame defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore will miss the rest of the season after detaching the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Irish coach Brian Kelly on Tuesday likened the injury to an ACL repair. Lewis-Moore will have surgery, and be out 4-6 months. Lewis-Moore was hurt during Saturday's 31-17 loss to Southern California.
Kill signs 7-year deal with 1-6 Gophers (AP)
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has finally signed his contract, a seven-year deal that runs through the 2017 season. The contract was finalized Tuesday. Kill was working since his hire last December under the terms of a five-year agreement for $1.1 million annually plus bonuses. The two sides were still working on legal language over the last few months, and two years were added to the deal.
Oregon CB Harris suspended again (AP)
Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was suspended Monday after he was pulled over for several infractions, including driving on a suspended license and driving without insurance. In a statement released by the school, Ducks coach Chip Kelly suspended Harris pending further review and he will not be able to take part in any football-related activities.
USC LB apologizes for saying Irish quit (AP)
Southern California linebacker Chris Galippo apologized Monday for claiming Notre Dame quit in the final minutes of the 20th-ranked Trojans' victory in South Bend last weekend. USC coach Lane Kiffin called Irish coach Brian Kelly to apologize for Galippo's comments after the 31-17 victory for the Trojans (6-1), whose dominant performance put them back in the Top 25 after a four-week...
Athletes press NCAA for cut of TV deals (AP)
More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV sports revenue to fatten scholarships and cover all the costs of getting a degree, with athletes picking up still more grant money when they graduate.
Louisville CB Conner has surgery on neck (AP)
Louisville cornerback Anthony Conner had surgery Monday at Jewish Hospital after breaking his neck making a tackle against Rutgers Friday night. Coach Charlie Strong said the procedure was performed to "stabilize a cervical fracture" and that Conner "continues to maintain good feeling and movement in all his extremities." Conner was in good spirits this morning prior to the...
UConn team graduation rate at 25 percent (AP)
Connecticut's president says the school has turned the corner when it comes to the academic performance of its men's basketball team, and has a plan in place to ensure better results in the future. Susan Herbst told The Associated Press that Tuesday's report showing a poor graduation rate for the national champion men's basketball program did not come as a surprise.
Creighton overwhelming pick to win MVC (AP)
Creighton, with three starters returning from a 23-win team, is the overwhelming pick to win the Missouri Valley Conference. Creighton received 29 of 40 first-place votes from league coaches, media and sports information directors and totaled 389 out of a possible 400 points in the poll released Tuesday.
Houston AD: No timeline for league move (AP)
Houston athletics director Mack Rhoades is offering no timeline for the school to decide its conference affiliation. Rhoades spoke at Tuesday morning breakfast promoting Thursday's game between the No. 18 Cougars (7-0, 3-0 Conference USA) and crosstown rival Rice (2-5, 1-3). On Monday, the school's regents scheduled a special meeting to give Chancellor and President Renu Khator the authority...
UCLA's Stover, Parker suffer concussions (AP)
UCLA sophomore center Anthony Stover and junior guard De'End Parker both sustained concussions in preseason basketball practice. A team spokesman said Monday that Stover was hurt during a drill in practice a week ago, while Parker was hurt during Saturday's intrasquad scrimmage when a teammate inadvertently elbowed him in the head.
New Cincy AD: Big East must repair trust (AP)
The University of Cincinnati's next director of athletics said Monday that the Big East has to rebuild trust and stability as it tries to survive all the conference realignment. Whit Babcock was formally introduced as the Bearcats' next director of athletics, moving from one BCS conference in flux to another.
Xavier PG Holloway must sit out opener (AP)
Senior point guard Tu Holloway will sit out Xavier's season opener for a secondary violation of NCAA rules limiting summer league games. Holloway played in too many summer league games, a violation that was reported to the NCAA. He'll miss the opener on Nov. 11 at Morgan State. Holloway decided to return to Xavier for his senior season after considering the NBA draft.
Athletes press NCAA for cut of TV deals (AP)
More than 300 major college football and men's basketball players are telling the NCAA and college presidents they want a cut of ever-increasing TV sports revenue to fatten scholarships and cover all the costs of getting a degree, with athletes picking up still more grant money when they graduate.
Defending champion Aggies OK with being picked 2nd (AP)
Gary Blair and his Texas A&M Aggies are the defending national champions, yet they aren't even favored to win the Big 12 this season. That's fine with Blair and his overachieving Aggies. They weren't expected to win it all last season, but knocked off Baylor to get to the Final Four before beating Notre Dame for the title.
Aggies prep for season without new coach (AP)
Texas A&M hired coach Billy Kennedy in May and the Aggies played four games on a 10-day European tour this summer that helped them get to know each other. Then came the unexpected news that Kennedy was taking a leave of absence to deal with an undisclosed medical condition. With no timetable set for his return, associate head coach Glynn Cyprien has been left in charge of a team that is expected to...
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Tennessee Tech's Hayes OVC preseason POY (AP)
Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference women's basketball team released Tuesday as selected by league coaches and sports information directors: Tacarra Hayes, Tennessee Tech Heather Butler, Tennessee Martin Ta'Kenya Nixon, Eastern Illinois Jasmine Newsome, Tennessee Martin Ashar Harris, Morehead State Mariah King, Eastern Illinois Whitney Hanley, Austin Peay Mariah Robinson, Murray State...
Kentucky heavy favorite to win SEC title (AP)
Kentucky is a heavy favorite to win the Southeastern Conference men's basketball title. The Wildcats received 18 of 23 first-place votes from SEC and national media in balloting released by the league Monday. Kentucky sophomore Terrence Jones is the preseason league player of the year. Vanderbilt received four first-place votes and Florida got one.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Florida QB Brantley set to face Georgia (AP)
Florida quarterback John Brantley is returning to practice and is expected to play against No. 22 Georgia on Saturday. Brantley badly sprained his right ankle against Alabama on Oct. 1 and missed the next two games. The Gators have lost three in a row, and coach Will Muschamp says Brantley's return will be "a huge psychological shock" for a team trying to stay alive in the Southeastern...
Virginia Tech LB Taylor out for season (AP)
The setbacks just keep on coming for No. 15 Virginia Tech's defense. The latest is perhaps the one the Hokies can least afford: leading tackler Bruce Taylor needs foot surgery and will miss the rest of the season after getting hurt against Boston College. Trainer Mike Goforth said Monday that Taylor suffered a Lisfranc sprain of his right foot and will have surgery next week.
Vols to start QB Worley vs. S. Carolina (AP)
Tennessee coach Derek Dooley says freshman quarterback Justin Worley will start Saturday's game against South Carolina. Worley made his first appearance of the season in the fourth quarter in the Volunteers' 37-6 loss at Alabama and did not attempt a pass. The Rock Hill, S.C., native was Tennessee's third-string quarterback behind sophomore Tyler Bray and senior Matt Simms until Bray...
NCAA prez wants $2K grants for athletes (AP)
NCAA President Mark Emmert says he supports a proposal to allow conferences to increase grants to student athletes by $2,000, "to more closely approach" the full cost of attending college, beyond the athletic scholarships athletes receive for tuition, fees, room, board and books. Emmert told the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics on Monday that the proposal will be finalized...
Cowboys supplant Sooners as No. 3 in BCS (AP)
Rarely better than No. 2 in its own state, Oklahoma State is now the Big 12's best bet to play for a national championship. The Cowboys moved up to third Sunday in the BCS standings, replacing rival Oklahoma as the team behind LSU and Alabama best positioned to reach the national title game. It's Oklahoma State's best showing in the BCS standings.
All 5 starters gone, Texas rebuilding (AP)
Once again, the Texas Longhorns are starting over. Coach Rick Barnes didn't exactly plan it this way, but that's how it goes after all five starters from last season were either picked in the NBA draft or ran out of eligibility. That attrition leaves Barnes with a roster of nine recruited scholarship players -- six of them newcomers -- led by enigmatic junior scoring guard J'Covan...
Guard-heavy Cowboys seek return to NCAAs (AP)
Travis Ford has a dilemma. McDonald's All-American LeBryan Nash arrives on campus as the highest-profile recruit yet in Ford's four years as Oklahoma State's coach. But where to put him? Nash comes into perhaps the most loaded part of the Cowboys' arsenal, joining the likes of Jean-Paul Olukemi, Keiton Page and Markel Brown on the wings.
Oklahoma eyes fresh start under Kruger (AP)
It's time for a fresh start at Oklahoma. After the program's first back-to-back losing seasons since 1967, turnaround wizard Lon Kruger was put in charge and asked to restore the winning tradition that had the Sooners playing in the NCAA tournament's regional finals just three years ago. Since then, the fall from grace has been rapid.
Self works to temper Kansas expectations (AP)
Bill Self usually thinks coaches have a better idea of what's going on in college basketball than the media. After all, the coaches are the ones who spend the summer recruiting. They're the ones who watch hours of game film, sweat inside hot gyms during early morning practices and scream until their voice gives out on the sideline during a crucial conference game.
Kentucky heavy favorite to win SEC title (AP)
Kentucky is a heavy favorite to win the Southeastern Conference men's basketball title. The Wildcats received 18 of 23 first-place votes from SEC and national media in balloting released by the league Monday. Kentucky sophomore Terrence Jones is the preseason league player of the year. Vanderbilt received four first-place votes and Florida got one.
Aggies prep for season without new coach (AP)
Texas A&M hired coach Billy Kennedy in May and the Aggies played four games on a 10-day European tour this summer that helped them all get to know each other. Then came the unexpected news that Kennedy was taking a leave of absence to deal with an undisclosed medical condition. With no timetable set for his return, associate head coach Glynn Cyprien has been left in charge of a team that is...
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Gillispie begins comeback at Texas Tech (AP)
There is a lot of new at Texas Tech this season. New coach Billy Gillispie is starting over after getting fired in 2009 from Kentucky and a drunken-driving conviction there. And his new team will have just three players back from last season. The other 10 include nine freshman. Texas Tech fans are hopeful Gillispie can do in Lubbock what he did at UTEP and Texas A&M.
Kansas State moving on without Pullen (AP)
Kansas State has moved on from the days when Jacob Pullen was running the show. The Wildcats won 29 games two years ago and reached the NCAA tournament again last season, but that was with the most prolific scorer in school history in the backcourt. Pullen has graduated now, leaving the team in the hands of Rodney McGruder, Jamar Samuels and a team that is deep on talent and short on experience.
NCAA prez wants $2K grants for athletes (AP)
NCAA President Mark Emmert says he supports a proposal to allow conferences to increase grants to student athletes by $2,000, "to more closely approach" the full cost of attending college, beyond the athletic scholarships athletes receive for tuition, fees, room, board and books. Emmert told the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics on Monday that the proposal will be finalized...
Ex-UConn AD being paid $1 by Big East (AP)
Former Connecticut Athletic Director Jeff Hathaway will be paid $1 a year as a consultant for the Big East conference, a job that allows him to keep his position as chairman of the powerful NCAA men's basketball committee. Hathaway retired from UConn in September after Susan Herbst, the school's new president, ordered an outside review of his handling of the department.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
LSU, 'Bama still 1 and 2 before showdown (AP)
No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama have locked in their spots for the biggest regular-season game in Southeastern Conference history. The Tigers and Crimson Tide held the first two spots in The Associated Press Top 25 released Sunday after huge victories a day earlier. With both heading into an off week, LSU and Alabama are virtually assured of meeting on Nov.
Oklahoma shocked at home by Texas Tech (AP)
Seemingly invincible for so long at Owen Field, No. 3 Oklahoma finally proved fallible at home. Seth Doege threw for 441 yards and connected with Alex Torres on three of his four touchdown passes, and Texas Tech snapped the Sooners' 39-game home winning streak with 41-38 victory Saturday night. About 2 hours after No.
Spartans stun No. 4 Badgers on Hail Mary (AP)
A heave. A carom. A desperate struggle for the last few inches. And after further review, another extraordinary final play by Michigan State. The team that shook up the 2010 season with an overtime fake field goal came up with another astonishing way to win Saturday night. Keith Nichol caught a 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins on the game's last snap for a tiebreaking touchdown, giving the...
Stanford runs for 446 yards in 65-21 win (AP)
Stepfan Taylor knew it would take quite a performance for his fellow running backs to ever overshadow Andrew Luck. Maybe even one for the record books. With a wild first half that might have been satisfying enough for most teams, Taylor turned to teammate Tyler Gaffney in the locker room and issued a challenge.
Paterno ties Division I wins record (AP)
True to form, Joe Paterno wasn't ready to wax nostalgic. Even so, taking a spot alongside Eddie Robinson was special, and the next time Penn State wins, JoePa will be all alone atop the Division I wins list. Already the leader among major college coaches, Paterno tied Robinson with his 408th career victory Saturday night as Penn State beat Northwestern 34-24.
Keenum sets FBS total offense record (AP)
Case Keenum hoisted the game ball at midfield, turned to his teammates gathered behind him and smiled to the applauding fans. A few minutes later, he was already looking ahead to the next game -- and milestone. Keenum became the Football Bowl Subdivision's career leader in total offense on Saturday, throwing for 376 yards and tying his career high with six touchdown passes in No.
No. 5 Boise St. struggles past Air Force (AP)
Kellen Moore and the Boise State offense didn't have a lot of time to manufacture points as Air Force played keep away. The Broncos managed to do enough when they did have the ball to hold off the Falcons. Moore threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns and Doug Martin added two scores in a game the Broncos' offense spent a lot more time watching from the sidelines than on the field.
Undermanned No. 1 LSU routs Auburn 45-10 (AP)
It didn't matter who was launching long passes to Rueben Randle and it certainly didn't matter that LSU was missing three key players. Randle caught scoring passes of 42 yards from Jordan Jefferson and 46 yards from Jarrett Lee, and No. 1 LSU once again overcame off-the-field distractions in style with a 45-10 victory over 19th-ranked Auburn on Saturday.
Randle's 4 TDs power Oklahoma St. to 7-0 (AP)
Even without its starting wide receivers, Oklahoma State had plenty left on offense. The Cowboys' big-play defense stepped up, too. Joseph Randle scored a career-best four touchdowns, two on runs that capitalized on an interception and fumble recovery by Shaun Lewis, as No. 6 Oklahoma State remained unbeaten and ended Missouri's 10-game home winning streak with a 45-24 victory on Saturday.
Clemson moves to 8-0, beats UNC 59-38 (AP)
Clemson right tackle Landon Walker soaked in his weekend around the Tigers' 1981 national champions and couldn't believe how similar this team is to those long-ago title winners. No. 8 Clemson could have even more in common with its revered champs if it keeps playing like this. Tajh Boyd tied a school record with five touchdown passes, defensive end Kourtnei Brown scored on interception and...
Arizona holds annual Red-Blue scrimmage (AP)
A sellout crowd at McKale Center got a look at Arizona's newest crop of players and honored two of its past stars Saturday during the Wildcats' annual Red-Blue scrimmage. Jesse Perry led all scorers with 20 points to push the Red to a 67-54 victory, while Kyle Fogg and Brendon Lavender added 15 points each.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
K-State routs Kansas, gets Oklahoma next (AP)
The Sunflower Showdown always brings out the best in Bill Snyder. Now, the wily old coach can turn his attention to Oklahoma. Collin Klein threw for a career-high 195 yards and accounted for five touchdowns, freshman Tyler Lockett returned a kickoff for a score and caught a touchdown pass, and No. 12 Kansas State tuned up for a big showdown next week with a 59-21 pasting of Kansas on Saturday.
Purdue holds off No. 23 Illini for upset (AP)
Caleb TerBush passed for 178 yards and two touchdowns to help Purdue upset No. 23 Illinois 21-14 on Saturday afternoon. Raheem Mostert ran for a touchdown and tackled the punter on a play that led to another score for the Boilermakers (4-3, 2-1 Big Ten). It was Purdue's first victory over a ranked team since beating No.
Apparent suicide found at Akron stadium (AP)
Authorities say the body of someone who apparently committed suicide was found at a college football stadium in Ohio, hours before a game was to kick off. Gregg Bach, a spokesman for the University of Akron football team, says the body was discovered Saturday morning and that university police have concluded their investigation.
Louisville CB Conner suffers broken neck (AP)
Louisville cornerback Anthony Conner is undergoing additional tests after breaking his neck in a game against Rutgers, Louisville coach Charlie Strong said Saturday. The injury occurred on the first play of the second quarter Friday night when Conner's head hit the knee of Rutgers receiver Mohamed Sanu.
Syracuse rips No. 11 West Virginia 49-23 (AP)
Doug Marrone brushes away kudos -- even when his Syracuse Orange do the unthinkable. High-powered West Virginia came to the Carrier Dome on Friday night with visions of avenging an upset loss to Syracuse in Morgantown last fall. The 11th-ranked Mountaineers departed a crestfallen group after a humbling 49-23 loss.
Pac-12 suspends 10 in UCLA-Arizona fight (AP)
The Pac-12 Conference suspended 10 players Friday for their involvment in a fight that occurred during the first half of the UCLA-Arizona football game Thursday night. "The Conference is extremely disappointed in the actions of the student-athletes involved in this incident," Commissioner Larry Scott said in a statement.
Wisconsin, Michigan St. set for showdown (AP)
It was Michigan State's most impressive win of 2010 -- and by the end of the year it was all but forgotten. The Spartans beat Wisconsin last October, handing the Badgers their only loss of the regular season, but when the two teams finished tied with Ohio State for the Big Ten title, Michigan State was left out of the BCS picture.
Jackson has stadium named after her in Australia (AP)
Seattle Storm center Lauren Jackson has had a stadium named after her in her hometown of Albury, New South Wales. Jackson arrived in a black convertible Saturday and was greeted by about 1,000 cheering fans. Albury Sports Stadium was officially renamed the Lauren Jackson Sports Centre in a ceremony which followed.
Stanford-Washington key to Pac-12 race (AP)
The first ranked opponent for Stanford this season hardly figured to come so soon. After rolling to a 41-0 victory last year in Seattle, Heisman Trophy hopeful Andrew Luck and the seventh-ranked Cardinal will host the surprising No. 22 Huskies on Saturday night in what amounts to an elimination game in the Pac-12 North.
Stevens out 4 to 6 weeks with knee injury (AP)
St. John's forward Da'Shena Stevens will be sidelined for four to six weeks with a left knee injury she suffered in the offseason. Stevens was the team's second leading scorer last season, averaging 11.8 points. She also led the Red Storm in rebounding with 6.4 per game. The senior is 11th on the school's all-time scoring list and sixth in rebounding.
Short-handed No. 1 LSU hosts Auburn (AP)
Les Miles already has shepherded No. 1 LSU through several distractions that threatened to undermine the Tigers' bid for a national championship. The charismatic, grass-eating coach known as the "Mad Hatter" is going to have to do it at least once more when No. 19 Auburn (5-2, 3-1 SEC) visits LSU (7-0, 4-0) on Saturday.
No. 2 Tide heavy favorite vs. rival Vols (AP)
Alabama coach Nick Saban made it clear how much this Tennessee game means after people kept trying to change the subject. Saban got plenty of TV airtime when he let loose an expletive at his news conference to start the week after a question about conference realignment, then implored reporters a couple of days later to stay on topic: Saturday night's rivalry game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Friday, October 21, 2011
UConn coach favors more western Big East (AP)
Connecticut football coach Paul Pasqualoni says he's excited about the prospect of a more western Big East conference. Speaking to the media in advance of next Wednesday's conference game at Pittsburgh, Pasqualoni said Friday he believes adding Boise State, Houston, SMU, and Air Force along with Central Florida and Navy would be a great thing for the Big East.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Missouri curators hold off on SEC talk (AP)
The University of Missouri's governing board opened a two-day meeting Thursday amid speculation that the university is close to leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. Conference affiliation wasn't listed on the agenda, which includes closed sessions Thursday and Friday. University spokeswoman Jennifer Hollingshead said the curators do not plan to discuss the topic until at least Friday.
Mich. St. DE Gholston banned vs. Badgers (AP)
The Big Ten has suspended Michigan State defensive end William Gholston for Saturday's game against No. 4 Wisconsin after he threw a punch at a Michigan player last weekend. The 15th-ranked Spartans beat Michigan 28-14 on Saturday. Gholston was shown on video appearing to twist the helmet of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson during a pileup.
Boise St. gets OK to pad Petersen's deal (AP)
Boise State has gotten permission to fatten the five-year contract of football coach Chris Petersen. The state Board of Education approved a series of tweaks to Petersen's contract on Thursday. Under new terms proposed by the university, Petersen's automatic one-year contract extensions for every season the Broncos win eight games would include a $100,000 raise, double the previous amount.
Ohio St. paying Fickell $775K this year (AP)
Four and a half months after taking the job, Luke Fickell finally has a contract. Ohio State is paying its interim head coach $775,000 for guiding the football program through a season of suspensions, NCAA investigations and looming penalties. The contract, released by the university on Thursday, makes it very clear that Fickell is not guaranteed a job after the agreement ends Jan.
LSU suspends Mathieu, 2 more for drugs (AP)
LSU has suspended star cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, defensive back Tharold Simon and running back Spencer Ware for this Saturday's home game against Auburn because they've run afoul of the team's drug policy, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person told The Associated Press about the suspensions on Wednesday on condition of anonymity because they have not been...
Injured Oregon QB Thomas expects to play (AP)
Oregon quarterback Darron Thomas, injured in last weekend's game against Arizona State, says he expects to play Saturday against Colorado even though there has been no official word about his status. Thomas practiced Wednesday with the No. 9 Ducks, and afterward was asked if he could play. "Expect to," he said.
Miami suspends DT Regis for 1 game (AP)
Miami defensive tackle Micanor Regis will not play Saturday against No. 20 Georgia Tech after being suspended one game for punching a North Carolina player last weekend. Regis was not penalized on the play where he punched North Carolina wide receiver Dwight Jones, who had just been tackled after catching a pass, in the groin area.
Arkansas RB Walker has shin surgery (AP)
Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino says freshman running back Kody Walker has had surgery to repair a stress fracture in his shin. Petrino didn't indicate Wednesday how many games Walker would miss for the No. 10 Razorbacks (5-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference). He only said it "will take a while for that to heal." Walker has five touchdowns this season for Arkansas, gaining 68 yards on 20...
SEC suspends 3 from Georgia-Vandy fracas (AP)
The Southeastern Conference suspended two Georgia players and one Vanderbilt player on Wednesday for the first halves of their next games as punishment for incidents in the Bulldogs' 33-28 win on Saturday. Vanderbilt center Logan Stewart and two Georgia players, defensive tackle Kwame Geathers and defensive back Shawn Williams, drew the suspensions.
Missouri curators hold off on SEC talk (AP)
The University of Missouri's governing board opened a two-day meeting Thursday amid speculation that the university is close to leaving the Big 12 Conference for the SEC. Conference affiliation wasn't listed on the agenda, which includes closed sessions Thursday and Friday. University spokeswoman Jennifer Hollingshead said the curators do not plan to discuss the topic until at least Friday.
Auriemma blames Notre Dame for realignment issues (AP)
UConn coach Geno Auriemma thinks that the Big East conference's realignment issues could have been solved years ago with one simple move -- Notre Dame's football team joining the league. "They've been in our league 17 years, so how long are we going to date before we just decide this ain't working.
Kansas, Texas A&M co-favorites in Big 12 (AP)
Kansas lost six key players from last year's team and had three incoming freshman declared academically ineligible. The Big 12 preseason coaches poll still picks the Jayhawks in a tie with Texas A&M to win the conference title. Kansas coach Bill Self joked Thursday that he always thought coaches knew more about basketball than reporters, but now he's not so sure.
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Notre Dame picked to win women's Big East hoops (AP)
Skylar Diggins and Notre Dame have followed up a trip to the NCAA championship game by being selected the favorite to win the Big East. It's the first time Notre Dame has been the top choice in the preseason since 2002. Connecticut has dominated the conference over the last two decades and last wasn't No.
Bob Knight involved in Lamar violation? (AP)
Lamar is looking into whether new basketball coach Pat Knight violated an NCAA rule by allowing two recruits to speak with his father, former Indiana coach Bob Knight. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana high school players Donnell Minton and Jason Smith, who both verbally committed to Lamar, talked with Bob Knight by phone during a recent campus visit.
Baylor favored to win Big 12 (AP)
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey has a top team, a top player and a gnawing pet peeve in the form of Texas A&M. Texas A&M, the defending national champion, is leaving the Big 12 after this season. Leaving behind storied rivalries that date back generations, the Aggies are joining the Southeastern Conference in a move that may be soon be duplicated by Missouri, another charter member of the Big 12.
New faces arrive in ACC coaching ranks (AP)
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton will miss seeing Gary Williams on the sideline for Maryland after his retirement. But Hamilton is too busy adjusting to a series of coaching changes in the league to focus on just one. "Well, unfortunately in the ACC, there are a lot of comings and goings," he said during Wednesday's ACC media day.
Barnes, Heels get ACC preseason honors (AP)
With five starters back from a team that came within minutes of reaching the Final Four, North Carolina is starting a season of high expectations as a big favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tar Heels were picked to finish first on 57 of 59 ballots from media members during Wednesday's ACC Operation Basketball event and had the top three vote-getters on the all-ACC preseason...
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