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OSU notebook: Position can change if you're linebacker

Columbus Dispatch — Linebacker has become a strange place at Ohio State. A few stay and play, but many more end up elsewhere.
Ohio State Buckeyes2 hours ago

Bob Hunter commentary: Wins, losses can explain results from sports poll

Columbus Dispatch — At first glance, results of the Quinnipiac Poll on Ohio's favorite sports teams are almost shocking.
Ohio State Buckeyes2 hours ago

Freshmen enhance deep receiving corps

Columbus Dispatch — DeVier Posey had heard a lot about Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline, and watched them play a few times. But this summer, as he practiced with the two starting Ohio State receivers for the first time, he gained a better appreciation.
Ohio State Buckeyes2 hours ago

Wildcats hope Williams makes double impact

Louisville Courier-Journal — Johnny Williams is going back to his roots. No, not the ones on his head. The University of Kentucky linebacker still sports his signature long dreadlocks. Rather, Williams is flashing back to his high school days in Jacksonville, Fla., doing double duty this preseason.
Kentucky Wildcats3 hours ago

Kia is UCLA's latest casualty at offensive line

Los Angeles Daily News — A relentlessly optimistic UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel pointed out the offensive line should get a boost in five days when Mike Harris and Jess Ward, two guys who never played a college down on the offensive line, are medically cleared to practice.
UCLA Bruins4 hours ago

UCLA offensive line dealt another blow

Orange County Register — Kia suffers broken left hand but might play in opener. Neuheisel says line's status is 'concerning, no question about it.'
UCLA Bruins4 hours ago

Sound off: What will Michigan and Michigan State's records be this season?

Detroit Free Press — Here's your chance to sound off! Send an e-mail to sportsletters@freepress.com telling us what your school's football win-loss record will be and why. Select responses will run in Sunday's sports section.
Michigan Wolverines4 hours ago

Law amended: Boston College's Kathleen Murphy remains optimistic in face of MS

Boston Herald — Murphy's Law. It is one of those from-back-in-the-day sayings we all toss into the discussion now and then. We don't know where it came from, but we do know...
Boston College Eagles4 hours ago

USC running back Gable injures hip and ankle

Los Angeles Daily News — USC tailback C.J. Gable (Sylmar High) injured his hip and sprained his ankle Tuesday and will be out for an unknown amount of time, but it appears unlikely he will play in the season opener against Virginia.
USC Trojans4 hours ago

For UM senior running back, there are no regrets

Miami Herald — University of Miami tailback Derron Thomas could have been a national champion. But even in hindsight, this soft-spoken fifth-year senior with a serious demeanor and shoulder-length dreadlocks insists he is where he is supposed to be.
Miami Hurricanes4 hours ago

Boston College's Brian Toal sees speedy return

Boston Herald — Linebacker Brian Toal was back on the Boston College sidelines yesterday, without a helmet and shoulder pads but with the peace of mind that he'll return to action soon. ...
Boston College Eagles4 hours ago

Harvin Not Close To Full Strength

Tampa Tribune — With just 10 days remaining until the University of Florida's season opener against Hawaii, it appears highly unlikely that WR Percy Harvin will play a prominent role on offense. Harvin underwent surgery in April to repair a heel injury that has nagged him since high school.
Florida Gators4 hours ago

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