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Crimson Tide begins fall camp to prepare for 2012 season
A familiar voice filled the warm, muggy air on Friday morning in Tuscaloosa, one that hadn’t been heard since the end of spring. Scott Cochran, Alabama’s strength and conditioning coach, barked at a group of Alabama football players as they stretched on the practice field.
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Rees, Calabrese suspended for Notre Dame’s season opener
After an offseason of uncertainty, junior quarterback Tommy Rees and senior linebacker Carlo Calabrese will be suspended for the season opener against Navy on Sept. 1. Irish coach Brian Kelly said the pair will not travel with the team to Dublin.
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Pac-12 Network days away from launch
The Pac-12 is 15 days from launching its new network, commissioner Larry Scott announced at Pac-12 Media Day last Tuesday. The network will be comprised of one national network and six regional networks that will be dedicated solely to Pac-12 sports.
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Former Penn State star Silas Redd headed to USC
U. Southern California confirmed running back Silas Redd transferred to the school Tuesday from Penn State.
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UCF receives additional NCAA sanctions, one-year postseason band in football, men’s basketball
The NCAA informed U. Central Florida this morning that the university will receive additional penalties for major recruiting violations in the football and men’s basketball programs, including a one-year postseason ban for both sports.
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Column: Struggling Phelps deserves respect for past accomplishments
Michael Phelps may not be the world’s best swimmer anymore, but he still deserves respect. When former Florida Gator Ryan Lochte cruised to victory in the 400 IM on Saturday, American fans eagerly crowned him the next dominant force in swimming. Phelps, who finished 0.
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NCAA football rules changes
CHICAGO -- In attempt to increase player safety, the NCAA has approved rules changes that will move both the kickoff and touchback lines up five yards for the 2012 college football season.
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O’Brien addresses Penn State sanctions, transfer situation
CHICAGO — Penn State head football coach Bill O’Brien was candid in his approach Thursday at Big Ten Media Days regarding the unprecedented sanctions doled out against the university.
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Mountaineers not phased by preseason expectations
DALLAS – It wasn’t difficult to tell who stole the show during Big 12 Conference Media Days this week. Whether it was the mascot or the players and coaches, the West Virginia football team seemed front and center throughout both days.