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AP College Football WriterAP source: Maryland places strength coach on leaveBy RALPH D. RUSSOMaryland placed the head of the football team's strength and conditioning staff on paid leave while it investigates claims he verbally abused and humiliated players, a person briefed on the situation said.The person spoke to The...

Missouri, South Carolina delayed due to weatherCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The Missouri-South Carolina game has been delayed because of potential bad weather with the Gamecocks ahead 34-32 and less than three minutes to go.Officials sent both teams to the locker room with 2:41 remaining when they got word of...

Colorado officials disciplined for handling of allegationsBOULDER, Colo. (AP) Three University of Colorado officials, including its chancellor and football coach, have been disciplined for their handling of domestic violence allegations against a former assistant football coach.Chancellor Phil DiStefano will serve a 10-day suspension and athletic director Rich George...

AP Sports WriterNew California coach Justin Wilcox embraces challengeBy JOSH DUBOWBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) With more than a half-century without a Rose Bowl berth, tougher academic standards than most Pac-12 schools and lackluster fan support in a pro-sports focused market, there are plenty of hurdles for a football coach...

AP Sports WriterTrap game? No. 14 Florida trying to avoid letdown vs VandyBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida coach Dan Mullen opened his first team meeting this week talking about handling success.He'll find out Saturday if anyone was paying attention.Coming off the program's most significant victory in three...

NCAA says no football injury reports this seasonBy The Associated PressStandardized injury reports will not be implemented across college football this season after the NCAA explored the possibility in response to the rise of legalized sports betting.The NCAA's Board of Governors said Wednesday it still supports the association's rules...

Lopsided games, schedule drag down CFP television ratingsBy The Associated PressTelevision ratings for the College Football Playoff on ESPN dropped from last season, dragged down by lopsided games and not being played on New Year's Day.ESPN says Alabama's 45-34 victory against Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night...

AP College Football WriterNebraska freshman Wan'Dale Robinson asks for ball, deliversBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) His team down two touchdowns late in the third quarter on the road, Nebraska freshman Wan'Dale Robinson figured it was time to have a quick word with the head coach.As Scott Frost recounted...

AP Sports WriterFunny thing happened to Harbaugh on the way to the ForumBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) Presenting the pope with a Michigan football helmet and a pair of Air Jordans wasn't the only highlight in Jim Harbaugh 's trip to Rome this spring.The jaunt went so well that...

Police: Ex-Clemson QB Boyd charged with shoving club bouncerGREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd has been arrested after authorities say he pushed a bouncer who told him he couldn't enter a crowded bar in Greenville.Greenville Police said in a news release that Boyd turned himself in...

AP Sports WriterAge gap: Big 12 youngest power league even with oldest coachBy STEPHEN HAWKINSThe Big 12 coaches have the youngest average age among the Power Five conferences, even with the nation's oldest coach.Along with 77-year-old Bill Snyder at Kansas State, the Big 12 also has the youngest with...

AP Sports WriterSEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to Saturday’s Southeastern Conference championship game.Burrow has been a nightmare matchup for defenses with the ball in his hands for No. 1 LSU.Fromm, often described as...