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Star Navy offensive lineman found dead in academy dormANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) David Forney, a star lineman for Navy's record-breaking offense, was found dead in his dormitory, the cause of death undisclosed. He was 22.He was discovered unresponsive in Bancroft Hall on Thursday night, academy officials said.''We are devastated...

14 ACC players who could break out during fall campBy The Associated PressA look at football players in the Atlantic Coast Conference this spring who are poised to break out this fall:ATLANTIC DIVISIONBOSTON COLLEGEAJ DILLON, RB, Jr. - Dillon rushed for 1,500 yards as a freshman and added 1,108...

AP Sports WriterFlorida, McElwain agree to part ways after 3rd straight lossBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida and coach Jim McElwain have agreed to part ways a day after a third consecutive loss and nearly a week after he said his players and their families had received death...

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri promoted defensive coordinator Barry Odom on Thursday to replace the retiring Gary Pinkel as head coach.The school said in a release that Odom agreed in principle to a five-year deal that will need to be approved by the school's board of curators next week.''Coach...

Nebraska receivers coach gets 30 days in jail for 3rd DUILINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska receivers coach Keith Williams was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days in jail, three years' probation and fined $1,000 after pleading no contest to third-offense drunken driving.Williams is to report to jail on March 3,...

Florida enrolls pair of transfers: QB Zaire, OL FruhmorgenGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida has announced the addition of two transfers, with former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire and former Clemson offensive lineman Jake Fruhmorgen officially enrolled in summer classes.Zaire, a left-handed passer, is a graduate transfer who is eligible...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Everett Golson is showing signs of being the quarterback Seminoles fans hoped when he transferred to Florida State over the summer.After a rough stretch early in the season, Golson is completing 67.2 percent of his passes for 1,449 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions for...

3 Illini football players charged with robbery, burglaryCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Three suspended Illinois football players have been charged with burglary and aggravated robbery charges after what they say was a prank on a fellow dormitory resident.Darta L. Lee and Howard E. Watkins, both 18, and Zarrian J. Holcombe,...

AP Sports WriterFlorida names Feleipe Franks starting QB to open seasonBy MARK LONGFeleipe Franks' mobility landed him the starting quarterback job at Florida.Coach Dan Mullen named Franks the team's starter to begin the season, saying Monday that his ''ability to extend plays, some of his athleticism right now, will...

AP Sports WriterTop recruit Stingley stands out at LSU spring gameBy BRETT MARTELBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) As LSU freshman cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. ran in stride with receiver Terrace Marshall Jr., he twisted his torso toward the middle of the field and raised his hands to snatch Joe...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=SWAC is fifth FCS conference to cancel fall competitionBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - The Southwestern Athletic Conference was set to celebrate its 100th anniversary this fall. Instead, its member schools will not have athletic competition.Monday evening, the conference of 10 historically black colleges and universities...

Florida school shooting victim honored at UCF-UConn gameEAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Max Schachter wore his son's University of Connecticut sweatshirt Thursday to the football game between UConn and Central Florida.Alex Schachter was killed in the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He had...