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BYU Quarterback Jake Heaps Comes of Age After Tough Freshman Year
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 27, 2011
BYU starting quarterback Jake Heaps admits that when it comes to last season, there are parts that he'd rather forget -- the quarterback controversy, the 2-5 start, the first loss to Utah State since 1993. But Heaps knows all of the experiences from his freshman year -- good and bad -- helped shape the quarterback that he ultimately became by the end of the season. The Cougars won five of their last seven games, including a 52-24 win in the New Mexico Bowl and Heaps proved, despite early doubts, that… Full Story »
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Utah Readies for Transition to Pac-12
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 23, 2011
It might be hard to believe, but Utah is in an unenviable position as it heads into spring football practice on March 8. Yes, the Utes are making a much-anticipated move to the Pac-12, becoming the first non-AQ to make the jump to an AQ league since 2005, but they're doing so with no starting running back, no starters returning in the secondary, a new offensive coordinator and system, and a starting quarterback… Full Story »
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- UCLA
- USC
- Utah
- Eddie Wide
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Former FSU Star John Wyche Now Tackling the Cleaning of Garbage Cans
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 22, 2011
Miami policeman John Wyche is committed to keeping residential streets clean of bad guys. Wyche is also committed to keeping residential trash cans and commercial garbage dumpsters clean of hazardous bacteria and fungi. Both can be dirty jobs but, hey, somebody's got to do them, right? Wyche, a former collegiate and professional football player, loves both his jobs.… Full Story »
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Eric LeGrand, Paralyzed Rutgers Player, Makes First Public Appearance
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 21, 2011
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand made his first public appearance since being paralyzed in a game against Army more than four months ago. LeGrand attended a "Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser" for him at the… Full Story »
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Doug Williams Going Back to Grambling, Leaving UFL Behind
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 21, 2011
At first glance, Doug Williams' return to Grambling State as head football coach seems like a great move for the longtime NFL quarterback and Super Bowl XXII Most Valuable Player. It sounds like less than good news for the UFL, which Williams leaves after exactly eight months as the general manager of the Virginia Destroyers, the Norfolk-based team scheduled to begin play this fall. The UFL announced… Full Story »
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Nai Fotu, Utah Linebacker, Suspended After DUI Arrest
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 21, 2011
Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that senior linebacker Nai Fotu has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. According to the TheSalt Lake Tribune, Fotu was arrested Sunday on the suspicion of driving under the influence… Full Story »
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Former Seminole Sammie Smith Spreading the Word Through Camps, Ministry
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 21, 2011
Sammie Smith has zero complaints. He's enjoying each and every day and looking forward to, as he describes his second chance at life, bigger and better things. Smith, now 43 and 25 years removed from his record-setting rushing performances at Florida State, is remarried with a young son and living in Mount Dora, Fla. His daughter from his first marriage is a registered nurse in Orlando following her studies at Florida AM. Smith continues to dabble in real estate, just waiting, like many in that business, for the housing market to rebound. Smith also directs training camps for area youth,… Full Story »
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UCF Notches One of Its Best Classes
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 18, 2011
While most teams feel the success of the latest season in a year or even two years, Central Florida started cashing in on its 2010 campaign with its 2011 recruiting class. The Knights' 11 wins, Conference USA championship, Liberty Bowl win over Georgia and No. 21 ranking were enough to attract what coach George O'Leary claims is the best class in his… Full Story »
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Five-Step Drop: FSU Signs Jimbo Fisher to Lucrative Extension
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 17, 2011
FanHouse's college football staff provides you with a personal quarterback. We do the primary and secondary reads for you so you can properly start your day.1. It didn't take Jimbo Fisher very long to prove his worth to the Florida State administration. Fisher, who went 10-4 in his first season, signed a five-year, $13.75 million contract which raises his total pay package by… Full Story »
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Man Arrested for Poisoning Trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner
College Football on AOL Fanhouse &bull Feb 17, 2011
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- A 62-year-old Dadeville man has been arrested in connection with the poisoning of the historic Toomer's Corner oak trees at Auburn University. A spokeswoman for the Lee County Sheriff Office says Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr. was… Full Story »
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