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Friends, ex-teammates and former coaches remembered 1994 Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam as much more than a football star upon hearing of his death in a park not far from the University of Colorado, where he stamped his name as one of the greatest players in the program's history. ''This...

Florida State, Lamar Jackson earn ACC preseason honorsGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Florida State is the preseason pick to win the Atlantic Coast Conference and reigning Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville is the preseason player of the year.The ACC announced voting results Monday following a poll of 167...

Iowa State's Tongamoa cleared to play this seasonAMES, Iowa (AP) Iowa State says junior college transfer Kamilo Tongamoa has been cleared to play this season.The junior defensive lineman chose the Cyclones over Oklahoma State, Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon and Texas. But Tongamoa had class work to finish up...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS players impress at Shrine, NFLPA bowlsBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Former Illinois State running back James Robinson said he loves the doubters.Robinson, teammate Luther Kirk and more than two dozen players from the FCS level helped make believers with impressive performances at the two college...

Rozeboom, Cox lead All-MVFC preseason defense(STATS) - South Dakota State senior linebacker Christian Rozeboom will try to become a rare four-time selection on the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference first team this season.On Wednesday, Rozeboom was named to the MVFC preseason defense, a standout unit that included North Dakota State...

AP College Football WriterTop heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruitsBy RALPH D. RUSSOMcKinnley Jackson, a huge and talented defensive tackle from Mississippi, was one of the few five-star recruits whose college choice was a mystery coming into signing day.''I'll keep this short, simple and sweet,'' Jackson...

AP Sports WriterAP source: American Athletic makes 12-year TV deal with ESPNBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The American Athletic Conference and ESPN have reached agreement on a new 12-year television contract that will increase revenue to the league's schools but leaves them far behind their Power Five counterparts.An...

Washington safety Taylor Rapp declares for NFL draftSEATTLE (AP) Washington safety Taylor Rapp has declared for the NFL draft, giving up his final year of eligibility after being a second-team AP All-America selection.Rapp's decision, announced on Wednesday , was expected after he received a high evaluation from the...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Former NDSU linebacker Cox transferring to LSUBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - In moving from one national champion to another, it's clearly Geaux time for former North Dakota State All-America linebacker Jabril Cox.Cox announced he will make a grad transfer to LSU on social media Thursday....

AP Sports WriterKiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAUBy TIM REYNOLDSBOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Lane Kiffin is headed to Ole Miss.Kiffin and the Rebels made the announcement Saturday after Florida Atlantic defeated UAB in the Conference USA championship game, the Owls' second league title in...

Tennessee State sets 2018 schedule(STATS) - Tennessee State will seek a third straight winning season in 2018, but the Tigers' 11-game schedule includes only four home dates.One of the away games is across Nashville as the Ohio Valley Conference program will play Vanderbilt.Coach Rod Reed's Tigers, who finished 6-5...

AP Sports WriterWhy not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big TenBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season.In a statement released by the school on Thursday, Day...