Osborne returns as Nebraska interim AD
October 17, 2007
Tom Osborne’s return to Nebraska as interim athletic director was hailed by Cornhuskers fans everywhere. However, he cautions that his presence alone won’t cure what ails the football team. “I don’t come here with a whole lot of answers,” Osborne said Tuesday after accepting the appointment. “I don’t want people to think because I’m going to serve in this capacity that everything is fixed.” The…
Notre Dame QB Sharpley to start vs. USC
October 16, 2007
Evan Sharpley will start at quarterback for Notre Dame against No. 13 Southern California, making the junior the third starting signal-caller for the Fighting Irish this season. Sharpley, the backup to Brady Quinn last season and the No. 2 quarterback when Demetrius Jones and Jimmy Clausen started the first seven games this season, will make his first career start Saturday at home.
No. 5 LSU not ruling out BCS title
October 16, 2007
Whenever he saw highlights of delirious football fans storming the field after a major upset, Glenn Dorsey wondered what it was like for the vanquished players on the favored team as they slogged off the field amid the rollicking masses. “I never wanted to be on the other end, but I always wondered how it is for them,” the LSU defensive tackle said Monday, reflecting on last Saturday’s 43-37,…
USC QB Booty hopes to play at Notre Dame
October 15, 2007
John David Booty said he plans on throwing Tuesday in practice, and the quarterback hopes to play this weekend when No. 13 Southern California faces rival Notre Dame. Booty sat out USC’s 20-13 victory over Arizona last Saturday after breaking the middle finger on his throwing hand the previous weekend, when the Trojans (5-1, 3-1 Pac-10) were upset by Stanford.
SEC official upholds replay reversal
October 15, 2007
The Southeastern Conference’s coordinator of officials said Monday there was nothing wrong with the reversal of a call Saturday that guaranteed Alabama’s 27-24 win over Mississippi. The reversal led to a storm of hurled garbage, the arrest of three people and more hard feelings between the Rebels and the Crimson Tide.
Kentucky fined for fans rushing field
October 15, 2007
The Southeastern Conference fined Kentucky $50,000 Monday for failing to prevent fans from rushing the field after the Wildcats’ triple-overtime victory over top-ranked LSU. It was the third violation, dating to last year for Kentucky, which was fined $5,000 for the celebration after a win last year against Georgia and $25,000 earlier this year after a victory over Louisville.
Texas reserve RB Cobb out for season
October 15, 2007
Texas freshman fullback Antwan Cobb will have season-ending surgery after spraining a ligament in his left knee in last week’s win over Iowa State. Cobb has played in all seven games for the No. 19 Longhorns (5-2), mostly on special teams. He caught a touchdown pass in his only start, a 21-13 win over Arkansas State in the opener.
Brooks: Kentucky lacks national respect
October 15, 2007
Kentucky coach Rich Brooks usually doesn’t check national rankings or point spreads, but he admits taking a peek after the Wildcats knocked off top-ranked LSU in triple-overtime. What he found was not only does LSU have a higher national ranking (No. 5) than his Wildcats (No. 
, but Kentucky’s next opponent — Florida — is an early touchdown favorite for Saturday’s game in Lexington.
Gators turn to Cris Carter for counsel
October 15, 2007
The Florida Gators, still reeling from the death of a teammate, received counsel Monday from someone who has been through a similar situation. Former NFL star Cris Carter, one of coach Urban Meyer’s closest friends, spoke to the team about how he dealt with the deaths of teammates Jerome Brown and Korey Stringer.
Wolverines expect Hart to face Illinois
October 15, 2007
Mike Hart’s teammates expect him to play this week. Michigan defensive end Tim Jamison said Hart, who appeared to hurt his right ankle in the first half Saturday against Purdue, would be on the field for the 24th-ranked Wolverines when they play Saturday night at Illinois. Offensive tackle Jake Long agreed.
