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From Serra High to USC: Trio of wide receivers excels
During the 2011 season, college football fans all over the country learned to appreciate the steady hands and run-after-the-catch ability of then-sophomore receiver Robert Woods and the speed and playmaking ability of then-freshman receiver Marqise Lee.
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Redd Alert: Hyped transfer joins national title race
Photo: Welcomed addition · Penn State transfer running back Silas Redd ran for more than 1,200 yards last season en route to all-conference honors.
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Father: Mathieu in rehab, will not play football in 2012
After a week of speculation surrounding the football future of former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, it appears the Honey Badger won't suit up anywhere this fall.
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Column: Preseason hype does not equate to wins
Oh, the difference a year makes. A year ago, USC ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press’ preseason college football poll. In USA Today’s poll, the Trojans were absent because of sanctions.
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Pac-12 launches “Pac-12 Network” across nation
The Pac-12 Conference will officially launch the Pac-12 Network Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will feature one national and six regional networks. In the Tucson area, the national and Arizona specific Pac-12 Networks are available thus far for customers of Cox and Comcast.
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LSU moving on without Heisman finalist Mathieu
With a viral video nickname, blonde mohawk and penchant for causing on-field chaos, LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting, garnered All-American honors at both cornerback and return specialist and won the Bednarik Award given to college football’s best ...
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Penn State players react to transfers
Transferring from Penn State is one thing, but transferring within the Big Ten? “That’s a coward move,” senior cornerback Stephon Morris said. Nine former Penn State players have transferred to other schools in wake of the NCAA’s harsh sanctions against the university.
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Oregon quarterback job still up for grabs at start of camp
With 22 practices separating the Oregon Ducks from their season opener against Arkansas State, the quarterback competition between Bryan Bennett and Marcus Mariota is kicking into full swing.
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Coach Bill O’Brien confident rest of Penn State team will stay
There has obviously been a lot of attention paid to the nine players who have transferred from Penn State in the last 10 days, but Bill O'Brien is much more concerned with the 103 players left on the team.