Billy Bye, halfback for Gophers in 1940s, drowns at 81 in boating accident on Minnesota lakeBRAINERD, Minn. — Billy Bye, a halfback at Minnesota in the 1940s, has drowned in a boating accident. He was 81. Former Kansas Gov. Sebelius: K-State coach Bill Snyder once considered for political postOMAHA, Neb. — Kansas State coach Bill Snyder prefers football to politics. New Mexico coach faces sexual harassment complaint by former office assistantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico football coach Mike Locksley, on the job less than six months, has been accused of sexual harassment, age discrimination and retaliation by a former administrative assistant. NCAA looking at Montana’s fantasy sports betting in light of stance against gamblingHELENA, Mont. — State and university officials are working to prove a Montana law that allows fantasy sports leagues does not violate the NCAA’s stance against gambling on sporting events. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerRALEIGH, N.C. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Duke’s Greg Paulus settles on Syracuse, hoping to resume football careerSYRACUSE, N.Y. — Greg Paulus is returning home to Syracuse to play football. Pitt LB Gunn suspended following nightclub run-inPITTSBURGH — Pitt senior middle linebacker Adam Gunn has been suspended indefinitely from the football team after being charged with public drunkenness and several other offenses resulting from a dispute outside a Pittsburgh nightclub. Dean, Smith, Donnan head College Football Hall of Fame’s divisional classSOUTH BEND, Ind. — The late Sam Mills, along with former NFL stars Fred Dean and Rod Smith, head the newest divisional class of the College Football Hall of Fame. Former Alabama quarterback Wilson tries to impress Falcons as undrafted rookie free agentFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — John Parker Wilson waited all weekend to throw a pass to Tony Gonzalez. Georgia suspends 2 players who violated team rules, another out with lingering injuryATHENS, Ga. — Georgia has suspended two football players, including tight end Bruce Figgins for six games, for violating team rules. Hakeem Nicks and Ramses Barden go deep in first Giants practiceEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In his first 7-on-7 drill with the New York Giants, wide receiver Hakeem Nicks made a quick move at the line of scrimmage past fellow rookie Stoney Woodson and was suddenly wide open 10 yards behind the defense. Under coach Lane Kiffin, 11 Tennessee scholarship players have left Vols programKNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A total of 11 Tennessee players with scholarships have left the Volunteers football program under new coach Lane Kiffin, including four since the end of spring practice. 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World ChampionshipCANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh’s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden’s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh’s book, “Finding the Winning Edge.” GMAC Bowl replaces Humanitarian Bowl in ACC’s 9-game postseason lineupGREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference has added a bowl to its lineup of nine postseason games. Ex-Lions executive Matt Millen joins ESPN as college football and NFL analystBRISTOL, Conn. — Matt Millen is a lot more popular as a broadcaster than he was as an NFL executive. Despite leadership change, Pac-10 conference appears likely to remain pro-BCSPHOENIX — The coming change of commissioners in the Pac-10 provided a glimmer of hope for advocates of a college football playoff. Failing the cut: 2 schools draw NCAA postseason bans for poor academicsINDIANAPOLIS — Centenary’s men’s basketball team and Tennessee-Chattanooga’s football team will miss the NCAA’s postseason tournaments next season — no matter how well they do on the field. AFCA mulls changes in USA Today/coaches Top 25PHOENIX — The results of a three-month review of the USA Today coaches’ poll are a secret. Costly cut: NCAA schools find that penny-pinching on academics can come with steep priceINDIANAPOLIS — NCAA president Myles Brand understands it’s expensive running a Division I athletic program, and it can be just as expensive to give student-athletes academic help. Big 12 coaches prefer to keep three-way tiebreakerPHOENIX — Big 12 coaches have rejected a proposal to change the controversial tiebreaker that gave Oklahoma the nod over Texas in the three-way tie in the Big 12 South last season. Special teams coach breaks back, 11 others hurt in roof collapse at Cowboys’ practice facilityIRVING, Texas — Whenever a storm hits while the Dallas Cowboys are inside their practice facility, the sound of rain pelting the tent-like structure can drown out conversation. No matter the noise, safety rarely was an issue — until Saturday. Bengals fans already embracing USC linebacker Rey MaualugaCINCINNATI — On his first night in town, Rey Maualuga realized he was already popular. Marshall tailback, defensive back suspended after being arrested on drug chargesBARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Two Marshall University football players have been suspended after being arrested on drug charges in western West Virginia. Congress’ game-changing call to college football: Switch BCS to playoffWASHINGTON — Tackling an issue sure to rouse sports fans, lawmakers pressed college football officials Friday to switch the Bowl Championship Series to a playoff, with one Texas Republican likening the current system to communism and joking it should be labeled “BS,” not “BCS.” Lawmaker compares college football’s BCS system to communism, says it can’t be fixedWASHINGTON — A congressman who wants to see college football adopt a playoff system is comparing the Bowl Championship Series to communism. BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system threat to bowl gamesWASHINGTON — Tackling an issue sure to rouse sports fans, lawmakers pressed college football officials Friday on switching the Bowl Championship Series to a playoff, with one Texas Republican calling the current system as unworkable as communism and joking it should be labeled “BS,” not “BCS.” BCS coordinator tells Congress playoff system would threaten bowl gamesWASHINGTON — The coordinator of the Bowl Championship Series says a switch to a playoff system would threaten the existence of celebrated bowl games. Congress to examine fairness, financing of college football’s Bowl Championship SeriesWASHINGTON — Members of Congress are interested in learning more about the Bowl Championship Series and whether it is a fair way of choosing a college football champion. 49ers sign LB Marques Harris, 12 undrafted free agentsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker Marques Harris to a one-year contract. |
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