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ECU reassigns defensive coordinator after latest blowoutGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) East Carolina's latest poor defensive performance has the Pirates changing coordinators.Coach Scottie Montgomery says defensive coordinator Kenwick Thompson has been reassigned within the football program and will no longer coach and defensive line coach Robert Prunty has replaced him...

AP Sports WriterNo. 7 Georgia makes statement, but needs a strong follow-upBy PAUL NEWBERRYATHENS, Ga. (AP) The Georgia Bulldogs wanted to make a statement, to demonstrate they're ready to be part of the national championship conversation.They're only part of the way there.Georgia climbed into The Associated Press Top...

AP Sports WriterFor Briles and others, FAU is a second chanceBy TIM REYNOLDSBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Lane Kiffin is the head coach at LSU.No, not that one.Kiffin is still the coach at Florida Atlantic, which has a roster - and coaching staff - featuring many people who have...

AP Sports WriterNo. 15 Auburn's troubles continue going into SEC playBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn's offense has piled up big numbers the past two weeks: First in sacks allowed and then in turnovers committed.The 15th-ranked Tigers have added another troubling stat with two players gone from the...

Redskins' Josh Norman named to Coastal' Hall of FameCONWAY, S.C. (AP) Washington cornerback Josh Norman is among the newest group named to Coastal Carolina's athletic hall of fame.The Coastal Carolina athletics department announced the new inductees to the George F. ''Buddy'' Sasser Hall of Fame on Tuesday.Norman was...

AP Sports WriterRunning Wild: No. 2 Clemson take to the groundBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson is off and running for it latest undefeated start.The second-ranked national champions had 342 yards rushing and scored all five of their touchdowns on the ground in a 34-7 victory over Boston...

AP Sports WriterMatt Luke tries to pull together shattered Ole Miss programBy DAVID BRANDTThe task of pulling together Mississippi's shattered football program is now in the hands of interim coach Matt Luke.The 40-year-old was promoted from co-offensive coordinator on Thursday night in the stunning aftermath of coach Hugh Freeze's...

AP Sports WriterLSU graduate transfer Harris eager for shot at UNC's QB jobBy AARON BEARDCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Brandon Harris left LSU looking for a clean start in his final season as a college quarterback. The graduate transfer figures he's found the perfect opportunity at North Carolina, from...

AP Sports WriterWatching Wilkins: Clemson lineman ready to be face of TigersBy PETE IACOBELLICLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins usually finds the spotlight, and it doesn't seem to matter if he's on the field or off it. It doesn't even matter if he is seeking the...

No. 9 Wisconsin takes another hit at LB, Baun out for yearMADISON, Wis. (AP) No. 9 Wisconsin has lost another linebacker with sophomore Zack Baun out for the year with a left foot injury.Baun was expected to be a key contributor at outside linebacker behind starters Garret Dooley...

AP Sports WriterSEC media days opens with the feel of a redemption tourBy JOHN ZENORHOOVER, Ala. (AP) Southeastern Conference media days opened with a bit of a redemption tour.The Arkansas Razorbacks didn't finish how they wanted last season and Tennessee couldn't finish where many expected. LSU coach Ed...

Associated PressMissouri QB Drew Lock appears poised for breakout seasonBy JOE WALLJASPERCOLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Drew Lock arrived at Missouri two years ago with a powerful right arm, fluffy bangs and an easy confidence. He seemed ready to be a Southeastern Conference quarterback.A few months later, after he was...