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Ex-college linebacker convicted in $10 million fraud schemeRICHMOND, Va. (AP) A former University of Virginia football player has been convicted of running a $10 million fraud scheme that victimized more than 50 investors.A federal jury in Richmond on Thursday convicted 36-year-old Merrill Robertson of Chesterfield on 15 fraud-related...

Robert Gillespie out as Tennessee's running backs coachKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Robert Gillespie is no longer part of Tennessee's coaching staff after serving as running backs coach for the last five seasons.Athletic director Phillip Fulmer confirmed Gillespie's exit Wednesday while speaking to the Big Orange Tip Off Club and...

AP College Football WriterPac-12 player group 'disappointed' after commissioner callBy RALPH D. RUSSOThe Pac-12 players of the ''WeAreUnited'' movement said they were ''disappointed and deeply concerned'' after a recent meeting with the conference's commissioner.The players sent an email to Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott late Friday accusing him of not...

Associated PressPolice ID teen tackled after bringing gun to Oregon schoolBy GILLIAN FLACCUSPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Police released the identity Saturday of an 18-year-old student who was tackled after reportedly bringing a gun into classroom at an Oregon high school.Angel Granados Diaz had been booked into the Multnomah County...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Single-game highs of the FCS fall seasonBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - Many FCS players have posted big individual performances with the chance for more as the fall season winds down in the next month.Who's posted the biggest games?Following are single-game highs among FCS players:RUSHINGYards -...

Georgia DE Malik Herring, C Trey Hill headed to NFL draftATHENS, Ga. (AP) Two more Georgia players are heading to the NFL.Defensive end Malik Herring and center Trey Hill announced on Twitter that they will give up their remaining eligibility with the Bulldogs to enter the draft.Herring is...

LOS ANGELES (AP) A man arrested in connection with the theft of a copy of O.J. Simpson's Heisman Trophy more than 20 years ago from the University of Southern California pleaded not guilty Wednesday to receiving stolen property.Lewis Eugene Starks Jr., 56, of Apple Valley, was arrested Monday,...

Associated PressNotre Dame's Kelly likes what he sees in Lea, defenseBy JOHN FINERANSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) If 36-year-old Clark Lea had butterflies calling signals during his first game ever as a defensive coordinator, it wasn't apparent to his boss, Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly.''You don't know if a...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=Montana State adds diverse recruiting classBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - FCS semifinalist Montana State continued to build on the momentum of last season by completing a 31-player recruiting class on Wednesday.In December, Bobcats coach Jeff Choate announced the majority of the class, which is wide...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS teams in mix for fall nonconference gamesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - A small number of FCS schools are scheduled to play nonconference games this fall, including against FBS opponents, after all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.Most...

STATS FCS Senior Editor=FCS players with something to prove on pro dayBy CRAIG HALEY(STATS) - The pro days that will take place over the next month provide an important opportunity for NFL prospects who seek to make a final impression before the draft April 25-27.They're especially key for FCS...

Sarkisian loses $30M lawsuit against USC over firingLOS ANGELES (AP) Former USC head football coach Steve Sarkisian has lost a $30 million lawsuit that claimed he was improperly fired by the school instead of being allowed to seek treatment for alcoholism.An arbitrator last week ruled in favor of...