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Rodriguez says W. Va. officials pressed him to sign

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:18 PDT

Former WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez says Gov. Joe Manchin and three members of the university's board of governors pressured him into signing a new contract before the start of the 2007 season with a buyout clause he didn't want.

Eight is enough: ACC nixes plan for ninth game

Heather Dinich — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:10:29 PDT

Athletic directors of the Atlantic Coast Conference have decided to nix the possibility of adding a ninth conference game to the schedule, according to several people who attended a closed-door meeting involving the league's football coaches and ADs.

Florida football player Patchan shot in the shoulder

ESPN.com news services — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:45:32 PDT

University of Florida defensive lineman Matt Patchan is recovering after being shot in the shoulder while at a Tampa area-park.

UCF cornerback injured in Baton Rouge shooting

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:43:36 PDT

Central Florida cornerback Johnell Neal was injured during a shooting in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La.

UF safety allegedly used dead woman's credit card

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 9 May 2008 17:24:27 PDT

Florida safety Jamar Hornsby has been released on his own recognizance after turning himself in Friday for using the credit card of a woman killed six months ago in an accident that also killed one of his teammates.

Saban among coaches bypassing rule via Webcam

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 17:22:26 PDT

Nick Saban is among a handful of college head coaches using video conferences to chat with recruits because they can't meet in person.

Jackson State joins recruiting race for Perrilloux

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 21:13:03 PDT

Count Jackson State in on the Ryan Perrilloux sweepstakes. Coach Rick Comegy said he is attempting to lure the dismissed LSU quarterback to campus for a visit in hopes of signing the troubled player.

Penn State player placed in probation program

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 12:02:58 PDT

Penn State cornerback Knowledge Timmons must serve a year in a probation program for first-time offenders after being charged with two misdemeanors.

Notre Dame to host ASU in Cowboys' new home

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:08:54 PDT

Notre Dame and Arizona State will play in the new $1 billion home of the Dallas Cowboys in 2013.

Bama's McClain injured in motorcycle accident

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:42:00 PDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban said linebacker Rolando McClain was involved in a motorcycle accident but sustained only minor injuries.

QB Nichol to leave Oklahoma after one season

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 18:01:16 PDT

Third-string quarterback Keith Nichol plans to transfer from Oklahoma after just one season.

Starting Florida St. left tackle Rose ruled ineligible

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 14:42:35 PDT

Florida State offensive tackle Daron Rose is ineligible for the season and will attend a junior college.

Hamilton resigns from Ga. Tech following arrest

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 15:27:53 PDT

Former Georgia Tech quarterback Joe Hamilton resigned from his position at the school Wednesday, a day after he was charged with marijuana possession, driving under the influence of alcohol and hit-and-run.

N. Alabama's McKinnon tops HOF's Divisional Class

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 13:26:14 PDT

Former North Alabama linebacker Ronald McKinnon heads the Divisional Class selected for the College Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday.

Texas backup QB Kinne is transferring to Tulsa

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 7 May 2008 17:58:48 PDT

Texas backup quarterback G.J. Kinne is transerring to Tulsa.

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