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Nebraska decides to punt on rugby-style tacklingLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska football coaches no longer are putting players through rugby-style tackling drills, and the athletic department has ended its contract with the Seattle company that was helping the Cornhuskers transition to the technique.Nebraska paid Atavus $100,00 last year to...

AP Sports WriterTexas not set on starting QB for trip to No. 4 Southern CalBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Tom Herman has his first win at Texas and now faces a quandary that has dogged Longhorns coaches before him: who to start at quarterback.Texas (1-1) heads to No....

Associated PressMichigan State looks to shift running game to higher gearBy MATTHEW B. MOWERYEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State has run the ball effectively through two games. The scary thing for Notre Dame - this week's opponent - is that LJ Scott hasn't even gotten going yet.Scott accounted...

The Associated PressPenn State secondary looking to create turnoversBy TRAVIS JOHNSONSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) Amani Oruwariye is used to people butchering his last name.The Penn State cornerback figures the more highlight-reel interceptions he has, the more practice people will get.''We made a big emphasis on making plays on...

AP Sports WriterLeach's young ex-Texas Tech QBs thriving as Big 12 coachesBy CLIFF BRUNTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) While Mike Leach's Air Raid offense was posting astonishing numbers at Texas Tech, he didn't realize he also was helping mold a group of young coaches who would use the system to...

AP College Football WriterTough stretch? Badgers big enough problem for Riley, HuskersBy ERIC OLSONLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska is entering a stretch of games that could go a long way in determining how the season, and coach Mike Riley, are judged.No. 9 Wisconsin comes to town on Saturday night,...

Memphis dismisses DB Shaun Rupert after his arrestMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Memphis has dismissed defensive back Shaun Rupert from its team after police said he used a handgun in May to steal two watches, an Xbox and a laptop from another student's apartment.Rupert was arrested Thursday on charges of...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS team of the week: A win was UNH's focusBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - What New Hampshire coach Sean McDonnell appreciated about his team's FCS playoff win at Georgia Southern in 2004 was the focus of his players.The host Eagles were the playoff staple, a national championship-winning...

AP Sports WriterTexas offense sputtering into Big 12 playBy JIM VERTUNOAUSTIN, Texas (AP) Touchdowns are rare, the running game is going nowhere and a patchwork offensive line has the quarterback on the run when he's not wearing a protective boot on his sprained ankle.The Texas offense is in...

Associated PressNo. 21 Notre Dame gets encouraging news on QB WimbushBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) No. 21 Notre Dame got encouraging news about injured quarterback Brandon Wimbush, who was expected to run in practice Wednesday after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his right foot.Wimbush, whose foot...

Associated PressThen there were 4: Georgia Tech quarterback battle ongoingBy ANDY BUHLERATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is faced with a decision he has not had to make in three years: choosing a starting quarterback.He's in no rush.The Yellow Jackets must replace Justin Thomas, who led them...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse coach Babers still patient after unexpected lossBy JOHN KEKISSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Two games into his second season at Syracuse coach Dino Babers remains a patient man, even though his Orange already have a loss.Middle Tennessee (1-1) put a damper on Syracuse's season goals on Saturday,...