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Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Rhode Island trio has NFL Combine invitesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - It's tough enough for an FCS program to have one former player participate in the NFL Combine.The University of Rhode Island is sending three.It's a rarity for an FCS program, but former Rams offensive...

AP Sports WriterFinally, Fleck's debut at Minnesota has arrivedBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) For nearly eight months, P.J Fleck has exuberantly advertised and tirelessly recruited for the program he has taken over in Minnesota.Game time has finally arrived.The Gophers are about to become more than simply the subject of...

Injured Goedert ruled out of Senior Bowl(STATS) - South Dakota State tight end Dallas Goedert has been ruled out of the Reese's Senior Bowl because of a hamstring injury suffered in practice Tuesday.Goedert, considered one of the top tight end prospects for the NFL Draft, was removed from the...

AP Sports WriterPull back the curtains and find ACC-SEC on similar footingBy AARON BEARDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) For years, the Atlantic Coast Conference has been regarded as the basketball power lagging in football behind Southeastern Conference, considered stronger, tougher and deeper on the gridiron.It's a perception that doesn't line...

AP Sports WriterMarshall won't renew football coach Doc Holliday's contractBy JOHN RABYMarshall coach Doc Holliday is out after 11 seasons with the Thundering Herd, following the school's announcement Monday that it would not renew his contract.Holliday was named Conference USA coach of the year, but the Thundering Herd lost...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Brian Jenkins has agreed to become Alabama State's new coach following a successful run at Bethune-Cookman.Interim Athletic Director Melvin Hines announced the Jenkins' hiring on Tuesday. Jenkins posted a 46-14 record in five seasons with the Wildcats.He led Bethune-Cookman to at least a share of...

No charges to be sought after Iowa marching band allegationsAMES, Iowa (AP) University leaders have determined there's not enough evidence to pursue charges stemming from allegations that University of Iowa marching band members were targets of abuse during last season's football game at Iowa State University.Members of the...

Associated PressOklahoma State looks to overcome young secondary's mistakesBy JOHN TRANCHINASTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma State's 48-42 loss to Iowa State marked the second time in three games that the Cowboys surrendered more than 40 points in a home defeat.While Oklahoma State (4-2, 1-2 Big 12 Conference) has demonstrated...

AP Sports WriterAlabama QB says Tide learned 'many lessons' from title lossBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) It's easier for Alabama to be humble now.The Crimson Tide can thank Clemson for that, at least. There's nothing like a 44-16 drubbing in the national championship game to strip away any...

AP Sports WriterNotre Dame eyes strong finish vs Iowa State in bowl matchupBy FRED GOODALLORLANDO, Fla. (AP) No team coming off an appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals begins the next season with a goal of reaching the Camping World Bowl.No. 14 Notre Dame (10-2, No. 15...

Rice quarterback Wiley Green leaves game against Wake ForestHOUSTON (AP) Rice quarterback Wiley Green was carted off the field with 4:44 left in the first quarter Friday night against Wake Forest.Green was trying to dive head-first into the end zone, but was met by Royce Francis and Justin...

WR Murphy, DB Bailey leave Tennessee's football teamKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Reserve wide receiver Jordan Murphy and defensive back Terrell Bailey have left Tennessee's football team.Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said Wednesday during the Southeastern Conference coaches' teleconference that both players had chosen to leave the program.Neither Bailey nor Murphy...