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14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasonsBy The Associated PressNow that spring practice has ended, here's a list of Southeastern Conference players who are poised to break out this fall. Classes listed are their classes in the fall.EASTERN DIVISIONFLORIDAAMARI BURNEY, LB, Soph. - Burney, a converted safety, takes...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=Five late risers among FCS draft prospectsBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - Some of the 2018 FCS prospects who rose late in pre-NFL Draft rankings landed quite well last April:- Sam Houston State defensive tackle P.J. Hall was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round.- Fordham...

Bison to receive FCS title rings at spring game(STATS) - North Dakota State coach Matt Entz isn't expected to name a No. 1 quarterback following the end of spring practice, but Bison fans can get a closer look at the competition Friday night.The two-time defending FCS champions will conclude...

14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasonsBy The Associated PressNow that spring practice has ended, here's a list of Southeastern Conference football players who are poised to break out this fall. Classes listed are their classes in the fall.EASTERN DIVISIONFLORIDAAMARI BURNEY, LB, Soph. - Burney, a converted safety,...

AP Sports WriterSEC teams look to find defensive stoppers after draft exodusBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) This week's NFL draft showcases some of the Southeastern Conference's top defensive players from a year ago.It also is a window into the SEC's challenges this year.Last year's Associated Press All-America team...

AP Sports WriterSwift eager to show he can be Georgia's No. 1 tailbackBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) D'Andre Swift's long wait has ended.Finally, the junior stands alone atop Georgia's depth chart at tailback. Swift has seized the opportunity this spring.Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Swift ''has set himself...

Associated PressOregon State QB job still up for grabsBy GARY HOROWITZCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State senior quarterback Jake Luton smiled when he was informed that second-year head coach Jonathan Smith did not name a starting quarterback after Saturday's annual spring game at Reser Stadium.Luton passed for a team-high...

Associated PressOregon State QB job still up for grabsBy GARY HOROWITZCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) Oregon State senior quarterback Jake Luton smiled when he was informed that second-year head coach Jonathan Smith did not name a starting quarterback after Saturday's annual spring game at Reser Stadium.Luton passed for a team-high...

AP College Football WriterNFL Draft: Top defensive players available by positionBy RALPH D. RUSSOSome of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft):DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHERPosition outlook: This draft is stacked with defensive linemen of all types. The edge rushers and ends...

AP Sports WriterSwift eager to show he can be Georgia's No. 1 tailbackBy CHARLES ODUMATHENS, Ga. (AP) D'Andre Swift's long wait has ended.Finally, the junior stands alone atop Georgia's depth chart at tailback. Swift has seized the opportunity this spring.Georgia coach Kirby Smart said Swift ''has set himself...

AP Sports WriterTyler Shough puts on a show at Oregon's spring gameBy ANNE M. PETERSONEUGENE, Ore. (AP) While Justin Herbert was his usual steady self at quarterback for Oregon, the Ducks' spring game gave redshirt freshman Tyler Shough a chance to show off his growth.Herbert, playing Saturday for...

R.C. Slocum named interim Texas A&M athletic directorCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) Former Texas A&M football coach R.C. Slocum has been named the school's interim athletic director.Texas A&M University President Michael K. Young announced the appointment in a statement Friday.The 74-year-old Slocum steps into the vacancy left by Scott...