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Texas LB treated for concussion after crash

Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week while he was either sending or receiving a text message, his attorney said Monday.

Arkansas linebacker dismissed after DUI arrest

Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.

NC State's Irving recovering after crash, surgery

North Carolina State linebacker Nate Irving is recovering from surgery after being hurt in a car crash.

Alabama files appeal to NCAA over 21 vacated wins

The University of Alabama said Thursday it has taken the first step toward appealing a ruling by the NCAA that forced the Crimson Tide football program to vacate 21 wins.

BCS presidents reject Mountain West playoff plan

Bowl Championship Series presidents have rejected the Mountain West Conference's playoff plan.

Northwestern extends Fitzgerald's contract

Northwestern University has extended the contract of football coach Pat Fitzgerald through the 2015 season.

Hawks OL Calloway charged with driving while drunk

Iowa offensive lineman Kyle Calloway has been arrested and charged with operating a mo-ped while intoxicated.

Ohio prosecutor: Keep Clarett in prison

An Ohio prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett's request for early release from prison to pursue an NFL career.

Former USC, NFL player George Belotti dies

George Belotti, a three-year football letterman at Southern California in the mid-1950s who was a member of the American Football League's first championship team, has died. He was 74.

NCAA intends to take away Florida State victories

The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 by football coach Bobby Bowden.

Ex-Gophers halfback Billy Bye drowns while boating

Billy Bye, a halfback at Minnesota in the 1940s, has drowned in a boating accident. He was 81.

K-State coach considered for lieutenant governor

Kansas State coach Bill Snyder prefers football to politics.

ESPN gets Rose Bowl in 2011 to corner BCS market

The Rose Bowl will be televised on ESPN beginning in January 2011, giving the network broadcast rights to all Bowl Championship Series games.

AG closes investigation into Andre Smith case

Alabama Attorney General Troy King has closed the investigation into former Alabama star Andre Smith's alleged dealings with a sports agent.

Joe Montana's son headed to Washington

Just like his dad, Nick Montana will wear a golden helmet in college. Unlike his famous father, he'll be doing it on the shores of Lake Washington and not under the watchful eye of Touchdown Jesus.

Vols reviewing another potential minor violation

Tennessee is looking into whether it committed another NCAA recruiting violation by allowing media to be present during a meeting between coach Lane Kiffin and recruits.

Keith Jackson Jr. arrested on drug charges

Former Arkansas defensive tackle Keith Jackson Jr. was arrested on Friday on suspicion of felony drug charges after being found in an apartment with marijuana, cocaine and Ecstasy.

Mallett injures finger on throwing hand

Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett has an injured finger on his throwing hand.

NCAA response to Fla. State appeal kept secret

The NCAA's Committee on Infractions responded Tuesday to Florida State's appeal of sanctions from an academic cheating scandal, but kept its answer secret and gave the school 15 days to respond.

BC quarterback Dominique Davis to transfer

Boston College quarterback Dominique Davis is transferring after his academic suspension. The school said Tuesday he has not decided where he will go.

New Mexico coach accused of sexual harassment

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.

Fantasy sports league may run afoul of NCAA

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.

Asack kicked off Duke football team

Former Duke starting quarterback Zack Asack has been kicked off the team.

Penn St records show JoePa a millionaire

Penn State coach Joe Paterno is a millionaire.

Paterno: Expand Big Ten, but no Notre Dame

Joe Paterno says he'd like to see either Rutgers, Pittsburgh or Syracuse join the Big Ten.

BCS won't change 'if Congress does nothing'
Source: NBC Sports

The Senate plans to hold a hearing next week looking into antitrust issues surrounding the Bowl Championship Series. It's the second time this year that Congress is shining a light on the polarizing system college football uses to crown its national champion.

Texas LB texting when he crashed into building
Source: NBC Sports

Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week while he was either sending or receiving a text message, his attorney said Monday.

Offseason problems don't discourage Wannstedt
Source: NBC Sports

PITTSBURGH (AP) -Dave Wannstedt may be 57, but he's still trying to catch 82-year-old Joe Paterno.

BCS presidents reject Mountain West's plan
Source: NBC Sports

'No overall support' for proposed 8-team playoff system to determine national champion.

Keep Clarett in prison, says Ohio prosecutor
Source: NBC Sports

Ex-Ohio State star serving 3 1/2 years for holdup outside Columbus bar

NCAA intends to take away Bowden victories
Source: NBC Sports

The NCAA infractions committee intends to uphold sanctions against Florida State that would take away wins in 10 sports, including as many as 14 by football coach Bobby Bowden.

'Bama to appeal ruling that it vacate 21 wins
Source: NBC Sports

School nailed after athletes used scholarships to get textbooks for students

Georgia State to play Alabama in 2010
Source: NBC Sports

ATLANTA (AP) -Georgia State is wasting no time jumping into big-time college football.

NCAA allows FSU to release cheating scandal letter
Source: NBC Sports

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -The NCAA is allowing Florida State to release a version of its letter to the school on a disciplinary case resulting from an academic cheating scandal.

'Bama weighs appeal after NCAA vacates wins
Source: NBC Sports

If ruling sticks, Crimson Tide would no longer have most bowl wins

Will Florida repeat as national champions?
Source: NBC Sports

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Out-of-state QB steals show, gets UCLA offer
Source: NBC Sports

Recruiting notebook: Out-of-state quarterback Taylor Graham of Wheaton (Ill.) Wheaton North walked away with a scholarship offer from coach Rick Neuheisel.

Spurrier not worried about his legacy
Source: NBC Sports

Sporting News: After turning the stodgy SEC sideways in the 1990s at Florida, Steve Spurrier is entering his fifth season at South Carolina and still trying to find the magic from those Gainesville glory days.

NCAA denies Hazelton's request for eligibility
Source: NBC Sports

CINCINNATI (AP) -The NCAA has denied Cincinnati receiver Vidal Hazelton's request to be eligible to play this season.

'Bama reportedly to forfeit wins from 2005-'07
Source: NBC Sports

The NCAA has scheduled a teleconference for Thursday to announce a decision on Alabama amid reports that the football program will forfeit at least 10 wins.

Report: Montana's son headed to Washington
Source: NBC Sports

The Seattle Times reports that the son of former NFL great Joe Montana has decided to play football at Washington.

Et tu, Bear Bryant? 'Bama staging play on coach
Source: NBC Sports

The 26 years since legendary Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant died have not dimmed his fame nor the urge for 'Bama fans to revel in his story.

Top prep QB Heaps reportedly picks BYU
Source: NBC Sports

Jake Heaps, the No. 1-rated prep quarterback in the nation by Scout.com, reportedly will play at Brigham Young University.

Top 20 intriguing non-conference games
Source: NBC Sports

USC-Ohio State, Oklahoma-Miami and Alabama-Virginia Tech among those games you don't want to miss next season.

Cops use Taser on Florida Gators CB after fight
Source: NBC Sports

Jenkins allegedly punches someone in head over weekend in Gainesville

Volunteeers QB says he received death threats
Source: NBC Sports

Crompton says he was threatened via email, prank calls during 5-7 season

Florida prez wants raise for Meyer despite cuts
Source: NBC Sports

Despite the economic downturn, the University of Florida president wants to give football coach Urban Meyer a raise, the Orlando Sentinel reported this week.

New Mexico coach accused of sexual harassment
Source: NBC Sports

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -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.

College football coaches are a bunch of babies.
Source: gainesvile.com

I know I am out here covering the Florida softball team and there will be plenty of copy generated about Tim Walton's team. But the headline in the Daily Oklahoman really lit a fire under me, and I feel a need to get this off my chest.