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AP Sports WriterCal RB Patrick Laird takes meteoric rise up depth chartBy JOSH DUBOWBERKELEY, Calif. (AP) Patrick Laird has come a long way since arriving at California four years ago as a walk-on running back at the bottom of the depth chart for the Golden Bears.''I was seventh,''...

AP College Football WriterBy keeping it in the family, Urban Meyer tarnishes legacyBy RALPH D. RUSSOFootball coaches talk a lot about creating a family atmosphere in their programs.They walk into the homes of teenagers and tell the loved ones of each recruit: We'll make him not only a better...

AP Sports WriterOhio State probe shows Meyer allowed bad behavior for yearsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Urban Meyer may have weathered scandal at Ohio State, but not without a lasting stain as an exhaustive report detailed behavior that could have easily taken down a coach of lesser stature.The...

Conference USA teams to wear helmet stickers honoring SliveBy The Associated PressConference USA football teams will honor former C-USA Commissioner Mike Slive and promote prostate cancer awareness by wearing custom helmet stickers this season.Slive led Conference USA from 1995-2002, before becoming commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. A prostate cancer...

Vincent Testaverde starting QB for Albany Great DanesALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Fifth-year senior Vincent Testaverde has been selected the starting quarterback for the University at Albany football team's season opener.Coach Greg Gattuso announced the move on Thursday. Albany plays at Pittsburgh on Sept. 1.Testaverde, son of longtime NFL quarterback...

AP Sports WriterEx-Auburn coach Gene Chizik loving life doing dad thingsBy JOHN ZENORAUBURN, Ala. (AP) Gene Chizik's preparation for weekly football games last season didn't require marathon film sessions, meetings or practices.Instead, the coach who led Auburn to a national championship season eight years ago and a buddy...

AP Sports WriterMississippi's AJ Brown 1 of nation's top college receiversBy DAVID BRANDTOXFORD, Miss. (AP) Mississippi's A.J. Brown is used to people having strong opinions about him.That's what happens in the Magnolia State after a prized recruit chooses to play football at Ole Miss despite growing up just...

Vols' Smith cleared for full contact as he resumes comebackKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith has been cleared for full contact as he continues his comeback from blood clots in his lungs.Volunteers coach Jeremy Pruitt said Wednesday that Smith has been cleared.Smith missed spring practice due...

Wisconsin WR Davis, roommate of Cephus, suspended 2 gamesMADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin wide receiver Danny Davis was suspended for the first two games of the season on Wednesday, two days after his roommate was charged with felony sexual assault following an incident last April involving two women at...

The Latest: Ohio State AD arrives as trustee board meetsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Latest on Ohio State's investigation into coach Urban Meyer and his handling of domestic violence allegations against a former Buckeyes assistant coach (all times local):5:25 p.m.The Ohio State University athletic director has arrived at the...

AP Sports WriterOhio State trustees hold marathon debate on Meyer futureBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) With the eyes of college football watching, Ohio State trustees huddled privately Wednesday to determine the future of head coach Urban Meyer, crafting a judgment of Meyer's handling of domestic violence allegations against...

AP Sports WriterBoise State truly Harsin's team now as coach enters season 5By TIM BOOTHBryan Harsin was standing back, letting his veteran players address the rest of their Boise State teammates when the realization hit him.He's no longer the coach who just returned to the place he played and...