Erin Andrews trial: Reporter testifies she feels 'so ashamed' by nude video scandal

The Fox sideline reporter says she has not been able to overcome having nude images of her posted on the Internet in 2009.

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Keenan Reynolds becomes fourth player to have number retired by Navy

Keenan Reynolds will be the last Navy football player to ever wear the No. 19 jersey.

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Idaho mourns loss of inspirational signee-turned-assistant who had bone cancer

Vandals team captain Jace Malek succumbed to cancer Sunday after a yearlong battle.

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Bart Starr victim of horrific hazing incident at Alabama, wife says

Bart Starr has held on to this secret for decades.

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Champs or chumps: Big 12 scheduling has highs but lots of lows too

Highlights of the Big 12 schedule include Oklahoma vs. Ohio State, Texas vs. Notre Dame and and Kansas State vs. Stanford.

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Lane Kiffin, wife confirm they're getting divorced

He is entering his third season as Alabama’s offensive play-caller, coming off the Crimson Tide's 16th national championship.

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Can Charlie Strong's moral clause be invoked as a result of Louisville lawsuit?

University of Texas officials have the option to invoke Charlie Strong's morals clause, but should they?

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Combine participants in favor of changes to NCAA’s ‘inconsistent’ targeting penalty

The NCAA targeting rule is one of the more controversial rules in football.

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Tennessee offers scholarships to 20 players from same school

Butch Jones has streamlined the recruiting process by sending offers in bulk.

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Jim Harbaugh will coach first base in Tigers spring training game

While in Florida for spring practices, Jim Harbaugh will take a break to venture from coaching football football to baseball.

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Kirby Smart ends war of words with Jim Harbaugh

Kirby Smart ended a war of words with Jim Harbaugh with a simple "no reaction," to what the Michigan head coach wrote on his Twitter.

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Butch Jones says Tennessee has a 'great culture' amid allegations

The Vols coach says he plans to stay the course as Tennessee faces some serious allegations of violence toward women.

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Jim Harbaugh reportedly took on three-star recruit in wrestling match

During a visit, three-star recruit Phillip Paea said Jim Harbaugh challenged him to a wrestling match.

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UCLA’s Josh Rosen swaps inflatable hot tub for ping pong table

Table tennis may not lure co-eds as easily as a hot tub, but it’s still pretty sweet.

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Bold predictions for 2016: Heisman, new jobs, league titles and one enormous upset

Does Christian McCaffrey break through and win the Heisman? Could Alabama really lose ... in Week 1?

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Erin Andrews trial: Nude peephole video viewed 17 million times

A professor who testified at Andrews' civil trial said every minute that 1.5 people are looking at clips of Andrews.

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Charlie Strong won't have to testify after Louisville booster divorce case settled

The Texas coach had been subpoenaed as a "critical witness" in proceedings between Jonathan and Tracy Blue.

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Joe Mixon video to remain sealed for now, judge rules

The Oklahoma judge who initially dismissed a suit seeking to make public video of the OU RB accused of assault ruled it stay sealed for now.

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Tennessee AD trusts Butch Jones amid sexual assault firestorm

The plaintiffs in the sexual assault case claim that the university enabled an environment of bad behavior.

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Vols AD talks but swift action needed for culture change at Tennessee

Dave Hart spoke Thursday and said he is proud of the culture at UT "but I also understand it is all of our responsibility to continue to address what is a national problem across America."

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Tennessee students protest 'rape culture' in athletic department while AD meets media

Students at UT held a protest outside of AD Dave Hart's press conference Thursday afteroon in support of the alleged rape victims.

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DeMarcus Robinson admits to drug use, rehab stint while at Florida

While at the NFL Combine, the Gator receiver admitted while he was at Florida he struggled with substance abuse and went to rehab for 45 days.

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Injured Southern player Devon Gales will have new family home built

After Gales completed five months worth of physical therapy, his family was told a new home will be built to accommodate Gales' needs.

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Recruiting: Five-star talent still available at receiver

The 2017 recruiting class has plenty of talented receivers and most of the best ones still are available.

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Jerry Kill walks away from Minnesota after dispute over new role

Kill decided to part ways with the university, saying he was 'hurt' that the school didn't want to give him a hands-on role in athletics.

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Terrified Erin Andrews a 'shell' of old self after nude peephole video, father says

Ever since Michael David Barrett posted a peephole video of Erin Andrews in 2009, she's been fearful, anxious and depressed, her father testified.

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All-American college football movie team

Imagine Johnny Utah throwing passes, Bobby Boucher playing defense and Lucy Draper and Forrest Gump handling special teams.

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Tennessee's Butch Jones called player 'traitor' for helping woman in sexual assault lawsuit

A new filing in the sexual assault lawsuit Tennessee added more controversy to a program already under fire.

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Problem acknowledged, but solving Auburn's offensive issues bigger step

Gus Malzahn met with Art Briles this week. In 2015, Baylor had the No. 1 offense; Auburn was 94th. So it's a step in the right direction for the Tigers coach, who's looking to find offensive magic again.

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'The U is going to be back' under Mark Richt, Miami legend Jim Kelly says

The Hall of Famer says, "We've had some ups and downs in the past 10, 15 years, but we need to get that little mojo back into the U."

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Should we care about Charlie Strong's alleged infidelity?

Sex sells, so suddenly Charlie Strong's alleged extramarital affair is supposed to be a fireable offense.

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Tennessee files motion to remove Peyton Manning passage from Title IX lawsuit

UT wants to strike any mention of Peyton Manning from the Feb. 9 lawsuit filed by six women. The university cites a lack of relevance to the case.

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Tennessee coaches defend culture of athletics amid sexual-assault fallout

All 16 University of Tennessee's head coaches did their best to paint the university as honest and safe as recent lawsuits tarnish the Vols.

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10 hottest spring games: All eyes on Notre Dame, Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State

Spring practice is around the corner and that means spring games aren't far behind. Here are 10 spring games we're most interested in seeing and why.

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'Cool dad' Jim Harbaugh had a blast at WWE Raw

Jim Harbaugh was at WWE Raw on Monday night because Jim Harbaugh is everywhere right now.

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Two Kansas football players arrested after campus robbery

Officers from KU's Public Safety Office responded to a report of a robbery outside Jayhawker Towers, where a man told officers that two men stole his money early Saturday.

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Court rules to release video of Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon punching woman in 2014

In the footage, which lasts about 15 seconds, Joe Mixon can be seen punching a women in the face and knocking her to the ground.

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Tim Tebow delivers message at church: 'It matters whose team you're on'

Thousands showed up Sunday to hear Tebow speak in Clermont, Fla., about football and the role his faith played in it.

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Mid-90s Nebraska teams finally getting '30 for 30' treatment it deserves

The Nebraska football teams of the mid-90s, starring Tommie Frazier, Lawrence Phillips and Tom Osborne, are getting a "30 for 30" documentary and we cannot wait.

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Jim Harbaugh spreading the word, flooding the zone with maize and blue

Harbaugh came to Michigan to compete for championships and it starts with recruiting. He's making sure any and every recruit has the Wolverines on their radar.

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Kentucky LB busted again, arrested on four charges including trafficking marijuana

Monday's arrest is the third time the rising senior, who had 39 tackles and two sacks in 2015, has been in trouble while at Kentucky.

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Erin Andrews' peephole-video trial against hotel begins

The Fox Sports broadcaster is seeking $75 million in her civil lawsuit against the Nashville hotel where she was videotaped nude in 2008.

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Early Heisman watch: Loaded on top with Watson, McCaffrey, Mayfield, Fournette

We're still months away from the 2016 college football season, but it's not too soon to start forming thoughts on this year's Heisman Trophy candidates.

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Non-commissioned Joe Paterno statues being worked on in 'secret location'

Two of the men who worked on the original statue are working on two new ones in a “secret location” without the approval of the school.

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Charlie Strong asked to testify in high-profile Louisville divorce case

A Louisville board of trustees member also is seeking phone and travel records from the Texas coach.

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States California, Alabama have more in common than you'd think

Entering the 2016 season, SN ranks the top 20 college football states.

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Butch Jones denies culture problem within Tennessee athletics

Butch Jones said his program does not have a culture problem, despite a federal lawsuit and other negative publicity.

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South Carolina starters CB Al Harris, DE David Johnson kicked off team

Two South Carolina defensive starters from the 2015 season have been dismissed from the program.

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Jim Harbaugh: Criticism of Michigan's spring break plans 'comical'

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh fired back Friday at critics of his team's plans to hold spring practice in Florida.

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Michigan State bumps Mark Dantonio's salary to $4.3 million

The Spartans have gone 36-5 the last three seasons and Dantonio will see his annual salary go from $3.67 million to $4.3 million.

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Kirby Smart: Nick Chubb 'can be great again and be better'

Georgia's new coach said it's a long way off to tell if Chubb will be ready by the 2016 opener, but he has shown "good progress."

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Misguided Mark Emmert doesn't like Michigan's spring break practices

This story has nothing to do with spring break or homework or classes, really. It has everything to do with Harbaugh pushing a set of mythical boundaries about "time management" and "student-athlete well-being" that the NCAA pretends exist.

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Erin Andrews' peephole lawsuit against Marriott hotels begins Monday

Andrews is suing the hotel chain for negligence and emotional distress after she was filmed changing clothes in her hotel room.

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Michigan announces April 1 evening spring game

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Alabama paying Arkansas State an insane $1.7 million for 2018 game

Arkansas State also will receive $1.65 million when it travels to Nebraska in 2017.

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Northern Illinois football to host Toledo at U.S. Cellular Field

Northern Illinois University will host the first-ever college football game at U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox.

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Hines Ward expressed interest in recruiting for Georgia

The former Bulldog thinks he'd bring a lot to the table in terms of recruiting.

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Recruiting: Five top uncommitted running backs

The top back in the country is off the board, but a lot of talent — from Philadelphia to Houston — remains available in the 2017 running back class.

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Who needs a mantra? Maybe offseason motivational tool just what Ohio State needs

The Buckeyes aren't coming off a national championship and they have a lot of talent to replace. Maybe a little offseason video delivered the right punch.

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Tennessee football player suspended after being charged with assault, false imprisonment

Alexis Johnson was arrested Wednesday in connection with a weekend incident involving him and a female acquaintance.

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Morgan State 'punishment practice' led to football player's 2014 death, lawsuit says

Marquese Meadow died in August 2014 after what his family claims was a 'punishment practice.'

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Crimson Tide fans now have their own dating Web site—'Bama Meet Up'

Roll Tide!

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Baylor vs. Ole Miss in 2020 is step in right direction for Bears' scheduling

The Bears have been criticized for their lackluster out-of-conference scheduling.

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Connor Shaw and Marco Rubio, a match made for South Carolina votes

At least one Presidential candidate knows how to get South Carolina voters fired up.

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Big 12 targets summer to decide on expansion

In addition to adding schools, school presidents likely will consider a football championship game and conference TV network.

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Pac-12 opportunity: Oregon, Cal, Stanford, USC have QB openings

The opportunities are evident in the Pac-12 and quarterback is one of the key positions where Cody Kessler, Jared Goff, Kevin Hogan and Vernon Adams are gone.

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Why wait? Mark Richt offers eighth-grade QB to play for Hurricanes

At 6-3, 175 pounds, Harrison Bailey has an impressive eight-minute long highlight reel.

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Allen Robinson gets huge tattoo of iconic Penn State 4OT catch

Allen Robinson got a lot of ink on Tuesday.

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Tennessee football player attempted to sexually engage minors

University of Tennessee alums just can't stay away from sex crimes.

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BYU QB Taysom Hill announces return for final season

Hill missed the majority of last season after a Lisfranc injury suffered in the opener against Nebraska cut short his season.

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Illinois LB T.J. Neal transferring to Auburn

The linebacker was the Illini's second-leading tackler in 2015 with 109, 14 for losses.

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Notre Dame lineman leaving team for D.C. job

Notre Dame OL Steve Elmer, who started 30 games over the past three seasons, announced Tuesday he plans to forgo his final season.

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Peyton Manning case: Report details Philip Fulmer's role in allegations

Deadspin has a more detailed report of Jamie Naughright's claims against the University of Tennessee.

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Deshaun Watson's subtle guarantee exactly what Clemson needs

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has repeatedly made a guarantee for the Tigers for 2016. Is that a dangerous play?

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Clemson QB Deshaun Watson's CFP guarantee: 'You'll see us in Tampa next year'

The Tigers finished a win shy of a national title in 2015, and while picking up his Davey O'Brien Award, their QB predicted a return trip.

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Jim Harbaugh lures Christian McCaffrey's brother to Michigan

Dylan McCaffrey is one of the top quarterback recruits in the country and boosts Michigan's already impressive recruiting haul.

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Tim Tebow throws worldwide prom for special needs students

Whatever you may think about Tim Tebow, you cannot deny his authentic kindness and generosity.

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Tom Herman reportedly backed out of South Carolina gig after loss to The Citadel

South Carolina lost twice in the same game.

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University of Cincinnati president is lobbying to join Big 12

UC president Santa Ono has traveled the Midwest to lobby for inclusion in a conference that could generate his school $20M more per year.

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Florida fans won't love Florida State's Valentine's Day card

Rivalries don't take breaks, even on Valentine's Day.

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Auburn loses WR coach, elite recruiter Dameyune Craig to LSU

A former quarterback at Auburn, Craig leaves the Tigers on the heels of recruiting one of the nation's top receiver classes for 2016.

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Alabama hauls in top receiver as graduate transfer

Gehrig Dieter, ninth in the nation last season with 96 receptions at Bowling Green, will play at Alabama in 2016.

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Bethune-Cookman football player killed in shooting at party

The incident is the latest violent outburst involving Bethune-Cookman after two students were fatally shot and another wounded in September.

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Pitt RB James Conner practices for first time since cancer diagnosis

James Conner's Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis didn't stop him from participating in his first practice on Saturday morning.

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Report: Jim Harbaugh tallies $10,000-a-day travel tab for recruiting

Harbaugh and/or his assistants used a private jet 11 out of 12 days during the stretch run to national signing day in 2015.

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Big Ten fans: Best, worst weekends to get married for every league team

It might be best to skip scheduling your wedding in the fall, but if you do and you're a fan of the Big Ten, here's your cheat sheet.

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Big 12 fans: Planning a fall wedding? Better check the (football) dates first

Many football fans will rule out a fall wedding because it could, you know, interfere with stuff. But if you have to do it, here's the best way to maneuver around the Big 12 schedule.

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Recruiting: Chase for top uncommitted QBs for 2017 in full swing

This week we take a look at the top uncommitted quarterback prospects for the Class of 2017. Who is at the top of the list? A disciple of Marcus Mariota and another talented McCaffrey brother.

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'Say farewell' to LSU football in 2016 if there's no tax increase, governor says

Gov. John Bel Edwards cited a projected $940 million budget shortfall by the end of June, meaning campuses could be forced to shut by April.

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Texas exodus continues as 2015 play-caller reportedly departs

After WR coach Jay Norvell's departure Thursday night, only two assistants remain from coach Charlie Strong's initial 2014 staff.

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Barry J. Sanders transferring from Stanford to Oklahoma State

The son of Barry Sanders will finish his collegiate career with Oklahoma State, his father's alma mater.

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NCAA replay officials could call targeting from booth in proposed rule change

A committee approved a measure to allow replay officials to stop games for targeting fouls not called by on-field officials.

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Purdue AD Morgan Burke to retire in 2017

Purdue has enjoyed 20 regular-season conference championships and 13 tournament titles with Burke running the show.

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USC AD Pat Haden to undergo unspecified medical procedure, report says

Haden, 63, has a pacemaker and required medical attention several times in the past 18 months.

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Notre Dame WR Corey Robinson elected student body president

The son of basketball legend David Robinson had 16 catches for 200 yards and one touchdown last season as a junior.

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Jim Harbaugh pokes the bear again — are you not entertained?

The Michigan coach's latest tweet — a veiled shot at the SEC — is the latest Harbaugh moment that will help bridge the gap between now and the start of the 2016 season.

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USC AD Pat Haden collapses on campus, leaves in ambulance

Pat Haden needed an ambulance after people saw him collapse on the USC campus.

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SEC fans: If you have to get married in the fall, here are your best dates (and ones to avoid)

First off, we shudder at the thought of fall weddings. But if it's unavoidable and your team is in the SEC, consult with this list before setting a date.

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Maurice Clarett gets probation after pleading guility to DUI

The former Ohio State star reached a plea deal to avoid jail for a DUI charge filed after a January traffic stop.

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Nearly half of Ole Miss violations are football-related, report says

At least nine of those violations reportedly have occurred since coach Huge Freeze took over the program in 2012.

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Athletes named in sexual assault lawsuit filed against University of Tennessee

The lawsuit says UT enabled an environment of bad behavior and used a disciplinary system that favored its athletes.

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Duke QB Thomas Sirk ruptures Achilles — again

Sirk, a redshirt junior, ruptured his right Achilles tendon in April 2013 and missed the following season.

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Kyle Allen blames chaotic Texas A&M culture, his transfer on Johnny Manziel era

Allen said the program simply doesn’t have the same type of players that can win games without being disciplined.

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SEC wants NCAA to bar Michigan's spring Florida trip

SEC has asked NCAA to prohibit football teams from holding practice during spring break in an attempt to block Michigan's trip to Florida.

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Steve Spurrier staying at South Carolina in new role

Spurrier, 70, accepted an ambassador role at the university in January and will make $100,000 annually

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NCAA denies Syracuse QB Terrel Hunt's appeal for sixth season

The QB's strong sophomore season (1,638 passing yards and 10 TDs) in 2013 was followed by two largely lost seasons because of injuries.

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Report: Miami high school close to naming South Beach Tow star as state's first female head coach

The hire isn't official yet, but along with Brunson, Luther Campbell would join the coaching staff, too.

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Baylor outlines how it responds to allegations of sexual assault

School president Ken Starr's open letter outlined the "comprehensive external review" of the Baylor's response initiated in the fall.

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Missouri's Jakeenan Gant, Russell Woods suspended after arrests

Gant and Russell's apartment was searched and police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

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Florida's Treon Harris reportedly switching from QB to WR

After Harris' average season in the pocket, Florida coaches have reportedly decided to test out his skills at wide receiver this spring.

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Ex-Wisconsin star Montee Ball arrested after allegedly throwing girlfriend into table

The former Wisconsin running back is accused of throwing his girlfriend.

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USC athletic director Pat Haden to retire in June

Harden, who was hired as athletic director in 2010, will stay with USC to assist with the renovation of the LA Memorial Coliseum.

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Top 10 recruiting powerhouses since 2010

With six consecutive No. 1 classes, Alabama is no surprise at the top of this list. But which other schools round out the Top 10?

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Missouri reportedly avoids signing recruit after second domestic violence incident

Defensive end Marvin Terry didn't sign with the Tigers on National Signing Day and will reportedly not get a chance to play in Columbia.

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Iowa state senator introduces anti-Stanford band legislation

Mark Chelgren, R-Ottumwa, seeks the three state universities o be prohibited from future collaboration with Stanford's band.

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NCAA Football Rules Committee to discuss targeting, medical spotters

The committee will consider expanding booth officials' power relating to targeting and adding medical spotters on a permanent basis.

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Ranking the colleges by Super Bowl winners

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Again, no surprise. Those Hurricane teams of the '80s fed a ton of talent into the NFL.<\/p>\n\n

Notable players:<\/strong>
\nMichael Irvin: (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nRay Lewis: (XXXV, XLVII)
\nWarren Sapp: (XXXVII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Classic Hurricanes photos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":2,"number":2,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/bf\/39\/stadium-miami-090915-getty-ftrjpg_19iru4ur1eope1ca3vfsknexew.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/bf\/39\/stadium-miami-090915-getty-ftrjpg_19iru4ur1eope1ca3vfsknexew.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_caption":"Miami","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435316","title":"Notre Dame: 41","description":"

Notre Dame quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Joe Montana have won more Super Bowls (five) than any quarterback from any other school.<\/p>\n\n

Notable players:<\/strong>
\nPaul Hornung (I)
\nRocky Bleier (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nJoe Montana (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: <\/strong>All-time Notre Dame players<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","rank":3,"number":3,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/34\/c6\/notre-dame-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_w39og51w5vde1b0u9bf0oocmj.jpg?t=267816125","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/34\/c6\/notre-dame-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_w39og51w5vde1b0u9bf0oocmj.jpg?t=267816125","image_caption":"Notre Dame","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435317","title":"(T-4th) Penn State: 38","description":"

Penn State may not be the team it once was, but it has fielded some of the most recognizable names in Super Bowl history.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJack Ham (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nFranco Harris (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
\nMichael Robinson (XLVIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Penn State players of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":4,"number":4,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/fc\/f0\/penn-state-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_3ofuwq1f7tmg1t9lxdlalf96f.jpg?t=271698765","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/fc\/f0\/penn-state-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_3ofuwq1f7tmg1t9lxdlalf96f.jpg?t=271698765","image_caption":"Penn State","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435318","title":"(T-4th) Tennessee: 38","description":"

The second-winningest program in the SEC has produced most the Super Bowl winners of any other conference teams.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nReggie White (XXXI)
\nJamal Lewis (XXXV)
\nPeyton Manning (XLI)<\/p>\n","rank":5,"number":5,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/6e\/b5\/tennessee-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_hnwmskc47e2j10rhnpoqa9fao.jpg?t=271683109","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/6e\/b5\/tennessee-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_hnwmskc47e2j10rhnpoqa9fao.jpg?t=271683109","image_caption":"Tennessee","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435319","title":"(T-6th) Michigan: 35","description":"

Michigan has the most Super Bowl MVP performances of any team, thanks in large part to a future Hall of Famer on this list.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nDesmond Howard (XXXI)
\nTy Law  (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
\nTom Brady (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Michigan players of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":6,"number":6,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/45\/f0\/stadium-michigan-090915-getty-ftrjpg_t8zqp9v64m671gwa3x4059vqo.jpg?t=-1270310777","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/45\/f0\/stadium-michigan-090915-getty-ftrjpg_t8zqp9v64m671gwa3x4059vqo.jpg?t=-1270310777","image_caption":"Michigan","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435320","title":"(T-6th) UCLA: 35","description":"

UCLA may not be as well represented as its cross-town rivals, but it has one of the most successful Super Bowl quarterbacks in history.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRandy Cross (XVI, XIX, XXIII)
\nTroy Aikman (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nJonathan Ogden (XXXV)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top UCLA Bruins of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":7,"number":7,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4c\/c8\/ucla-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_qmg2x0hmyqqs1orkex0hawfhh.jpg?t=271694637","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4c\/c8\/ucla-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_qmg2x0hmyqqs1orkex0hawfhh.jpg?t=271694637","image_caption":"UCLA","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435321","title":"Ohio State: 33","description":"

Apart from cracking the top 10 on this list, Ohio State is the most-represented school in Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nPaul Warfield (VII, VIII)
\nOrlando Pace (XXXIV)
\nMike Vrabel (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Ohio State Buckeyes of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":8,"number":8,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/45\/43\/ohio-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_7wetwgj6dp5x1x9zl4odvpxor.jpg?t=267815749","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/45\/43\/ohio-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_7wetwgj6dp5x1x9zl4odvpxor.jpg?t=267815749","image_caption":"Ohio State","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435322","title":"(T-9th) Colorado: 32","description":"

The first surprise of the list, considering Colorado only has one national championship and Pro Football Hall of Famer to its name.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nBoyd Dowler (I, II)
\nDick Anderson (VIII, VII)
\nCliff Branch (XI, XV, XVIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Schools represented in Super Bowl 50<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":9,"number":9,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/19\/21\/stadium-colorado-090915-getty-ftrjpg_og0yedz0eswo1raezjlugig49.jpg?t=-1269366777","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/19\/21\/stadium-colorado-090915-getty-ftrjpg_og0yedz0eswo1raezjlugig49.jpg?t=-1269366777","image_caption":"Colorado","image_credit":"(paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435323","title":"(T-9th) Florida State: 32","description":"

Looks like former FSU coach Bobby Bowden really did have an eye for talent: He coached 29 Super Bowl winners in his tenure.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nFred Biletnikoff (XI)
\nDeion Grant (XXIX, XXX)
\nDerrick Brooks (XXXVII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top FSU Seminoles of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":10,"number":10,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4c\/b4\/florida-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_22404fknqr2h1bi3bueb7joug.jpg?t=267816125","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4c\/b4\/florida-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_22404fknqr2h1bi3bueb7joug.jpg?t=267816125","image_caption":"Florida State","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435324","title":"Georgia: 30","description":"

Georgia has shown a propensity for producing top-notch talent. Suprisingly, Herschel Walker isn't on this list.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nTerrell Davis (XXXII, XXXIII)
\nRichard Seymour (XXXVI, XXXVIII,XXXIX)
\nHines Ward (XL, XLIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Georgia Bulldogs of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":11,"number":11,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/5f\/a2\/georgia-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_63224tbql5s71v2ta7e2rnmd0.jpg?t=271690637","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/5f\/a2\/georgia-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_63224tbql5s71v2ta7e2rnmd0.jpg?t=271690637","image_caption":"Georgia","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435325","title":"Michigan State: 29","description":"

With Super Bowl 50, a former Spartan will have played in five of the last six Super Bowls.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nHerb Adderly (I, II, VI)
\nEarl Morrall (V, VII, VIII)
\nPlaxico Burress (XLII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top MSU Spartans of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":12,"number":12,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a8\/67\/michigan-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1e9a4mkq5o5ov1hotgh21y9xwb.jpg?t=267815749","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a8\/67\/michigan-state-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1e9a4mkq5o5ov1hotgh21y9xwb.jpg?t=267815749","image_caption":"Michigan State","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435326","title":"(T-13th) Alabama: 28","description":"

Alabama boasts three Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks — including winners of the first three. Purdue is the only other team that can claim such a feat.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Bart Starr: (I, II)
\nJoe Namath (III)
\nKen Stabler (XI)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Crimson Tide players of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":13,"number":13,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/57\/1\/alabama-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1e7amiwe8856s1ew4nstbafokt.jpg?t=267816125","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/57\/1\/alabama-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1e7amiwe8856s1ew4nstbafokt.jpg?t=267816125","image_caption":"Alabama","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435327","title":"(T-13th) LSU: 28","description":"

Of LSU's 28 Super Bowl winners, 20 have been coached by either Nick Saban or Les Miles.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJim Taylor (I)
\nKevin Faulk (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX)
\nCorey Webster (XLII, XLVI)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Schools represented in Super Bowl 50<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":14,"number":14,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/96\/4a\/lsu-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_6g1uqtm48wdt1ngj1kpdx6isj.jpg?t=271682253","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/96\/4a\/lsu-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_6g1uqtm48wdt1ngj1kpdx6isj.jpg?t=271682253","image_caption":"LSU","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435328","title":"(T-15th) North Carolina: 27","description":"

North Carolina has fielded a winner in 20 Super Bowls, including one of the most feared defenders in NFL history.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:
\nLawrence Taylor (XXI, XXV)
\nDre' Bly (XXXIV)
\nHakeem Nicks (XLVI)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: UNC football uniforms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":15,"number":15,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/cb\/8c\/stadium-north-carolina-090915-getty-ftrjpg_ajm3m6d4286315yot7hdi358o.jpg?t=-1271313761","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/cb\/8c\/stadium-north-carolina-090915-getty-ftrjpg_ajm3m6d4286315yot7hdi358o.jpg?t=-1271313761","image_caption":"North Carolina","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435329","title":"(T-15th) Washington: 27","description":"

Surprisingly, none of Washington's three Pro Football Hall of Fame members (Arnie Weinstein, Warren Moon and Hugh McElhenny) ever won Super Bowls as players.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRay Mansfield (IX, X)
\nKevin Gogan (XXVII, XXVIII)
\nMark Brunell (XLIV)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Washington Huskies of all time<\/a><\/strong>
\n
\n <\/p>\n","rank":16,"number":16,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/87\/bd\/washington-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_1evdfrc3krqbh10pu8vd24td1a.jpg?t=271689621","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/87\/bd\/washington-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_1evdfrc3krqbh10pu8vd24td1a.jpg?t=271689621","image_caption":"Washington","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435330","title":"(T-17th) Clemson: 26","description":"

Clemson has a fair number of champions, including the largest personality on the 1985 Bears Super Bowl team.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:
\nJeff Bostic (XVII, XXII, XXVI)
\nWilliam Perry (XX)
\nMichael Dean Perry (XXXII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Clemson Tigers of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":17,"number":17,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/59\/a\/clemson-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_fi7jsk8aevec1ox7omha5gwhj.jpg?t=271690637","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/59\/a\/clemson-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_fi7jsk8aevec1ox7omha5gwhj.jpg?t=271690637","image_caption":"Clemson","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435331","title":"(T-17th) Nebraska: 26","description":"

Big Red has produced some big names in the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRoger Craig (XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
\nCharles Mann (XXII, XXVI, XXIX)
\nNeil Smith (XXXII, XXXIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Nebraska Cornhuskers of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":18,"number":18,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/5a\/95\/nebraska-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_1byhqs0lct4w718coqodtdge5t.jpg?t=271687237","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/5a\/95\/nebraska-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_1byhqs0lct4w718coqodtdge5t.jpg?t=271687237","image_caption":"Nebraska","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435332","title":"Stanford: 25","description":"

Stanford, like Alabama and Notre Dame, has fielded incredibly successful Super Bowl quarterbacks.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nJim Plunkett (XV, XVIII)
\nJohn Elway (XXXII, XXXIII)
\nRichard Sherman (XLVIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Stanford Cardinal of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":19,"number":19,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b1\/29\/stanford-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_sa4udjrns8q91sx98h7zn0573.jpg?t=271694637","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b1\/29\/stanford-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_sa4udjrns8q91sx98h7zn0573.jpg?t=271694637","image_caption":"Stanford","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435333","title":"(T-20th) California: 24","description":"

The Golden Bears have plenty of Super Bowl champions, and two of the best players at their respective positions in the NFL today.
\n
\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nTarik Glenn (XLI)
\nAaron Rodgers (XLV)
\nMarshawn Lynch (XXVIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Schools represented in Super Bowl 50<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":20,"number":20,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/79\/4d\/stadium-california-090915-getty-ftrjpg_owjlnnkxeram1jswojhv8v9tl.jpg?t=-1269367761","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/79\/4d\/stadium-california-090915-getty-ftrjpg_owjlnnkxeram1jswojhv8v9tl.jpg?t=-1269367761","image_caption":"California","image_credit":"(paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435334","title":"(T-20th) Oregon: 24","description":"

The Ducks have coached up a few hard-hitting Super Bowl winners.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nMel Renfro (VI, XII)
\nGary Zimmerman (XXXII)
\nLeGarrette Blount (XXXIX)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Oregon Ducks of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":21,"number":21,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/c3\/60\/oregon-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1amzdmctn0kas1ua0s4ldg3ah5.jpg?t=267815749","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/c3\/60\/oregon-stadium-042415-getty-ftrjpg_1amzdmctn0kas1ua0s4ldg3ah5.jpg?t=267815749","image_caption":"Oregon","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435335","title":"(T-22nd) Boston College: 23","description":"

Boston College might me able to move up if linebacker Luke Kuechly and the Panthers can win Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nErnie Stautner (VI, XII)
\nBill Romanowski (XXIII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIII)
\nTom Nalen (XXXII, XXXIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Ranking No. 1 recruiting classes since 2000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":22,"number":22,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/60\/d5\/stadium-boston-college-090915-getty-ftrjpg_19f031ct6rz761jacigk0vx6xn.jpg?t=-1272239121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/60\/d5\/stadium-boston-college-090915-getty-ftrjpg_19f031ct6rz761jacigk0vx6xn.jpg?t=-1272239121","image_caption":"Boston College","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435336","title":"(T-22nd) Illinois: 23","description":"

Illinois has some of the most important names in all of football. Only one of those Hall of Famers made this list.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRay Nitschke (I, II)
\nSimeon Rice (XXXVII)
\nRashard Mendenhall (XLIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Super Bowl 50 representation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":23,"number":23,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/44\/f9\/stadium-illinois-090915-getty-ftrjpg_jgdyll4yt58m1pa25s949ncse.jpg?t=-1270310777","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/44\/f9\/stadium-illinois-090915-getty-ftrjpg_jgdyll4yt58m1pa25s949ncse.jpg?t=-1270310777","image_caption":"Illinois","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435337","title":"(T-22nd) Oklahoma: 23","description":"

The Sooners are tied for last in the Big 12 in Super Bowl winners (as far as this list goes), with one other school...<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nRalph Neely (VI, XII)
\nSpencer Tillman (XXIV)
\nTony Casillas (XXVII, XXVIII)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Oklahoma Sooners of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":24,"number":24,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b9\/7b\/oklahoma-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_si9tuaeqlfy71tpdh8mwgxkc7.jpg?t=271697749","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b9\/7b\/oklahoma-stadium-050115-getty-ftrjpg_si9tuaeqlfy71tpdh8mwgxkc7.jpg?t=271697749","image_caption":"Oklahoma","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435338","title":"(T-22nd) Texas: 23","description":"

That's right, Longhorn fans. Looks like you and Oklahoma followers have another item to fight about.
\n
\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nTex Schramm (VI, XII)
\nSteve McMichael (XX)
\nPriest Holmes (XXXV)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Top Texas Longhorns of all time<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":25,"number":25,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/aa\/88\/stadium-texas-090915-getty-ftrjpg_d2ypfq0rqk1q1v5fc3sbrjdv2.jpg?t=-1269368777","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/aa\/88\/stadium-texas-090915-getty-ftrjpg_d2ypfq0rqk1q1v5fc3sbrjdv2.jpg?t=-1269368777","image_caption":"Texas","image_credit":"(paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435339","title":"(T-22nd) Pittsburgh: 23","description":"

Much like its NFL counterparts, Pittsburgh has produced some of the best talent to ever win a Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nMike Ditka (VI, XII)
\nTony Dorsett (XII)
\nRuss Grimm (XVII, XXII, XXVI)<\/p>\n","rank":26,"number":26,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8d\/cc\/stadium-pittsburgh-090915-getty-ftrjpg_m97f7hn47b7y121754bnwmxa6.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8d\/cc\/stadium-pittsburgh-090915-getty-ftrjpg_m97f7hn47b7y121754bnwmxa6.jpg?t=-1271317121","image_caption":"Pittsburgh","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435340","title":"(T-22nd) Purdue: 23","description":"

The only other school besides Alabama to produce three Super-Bowl winning quarterbacks.
\n
\nNotable winners:<\/strong>
\nLen Dawson (IV)
\nBob Griese (VII, VIII)
\nDrew Brees (XLIV)<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Drew Brees at Purdue<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","rank":27,"number":27,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/e3\/b2\/stadium-purdue-090915-getty-ftrjpg_l2dt8eshet91azf9yb74a55o.jpg?t=-1270309633","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/e3\/b2\/stadium-purdue-090915-getty-ftrjpg_l2dt8eshet91azf9yb74a55o.jpg?t=-1270309633","image_caption":"Purdue","image_credit":"(Paul Nisely\/SN Illustration)(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435341","title":"(T-28th) Arizona State: 22","description":"

For all its success fielding Super Bowl-winning players, the Sun Devils are lost among Pac-12 teams on this list.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nCurley Culp (IV)
\nMike Haynes (XVIII)
\nTerrell Suggs (XLVII)<\/p>\n\n

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Broncos linebacker Von Miller can add to the Aggies' list of Super Bowl winners by beating Carolina in Super Bowl 50.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
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\nDetron Smith (XXXVII, XXXVIII)
\nTy Warren (XXXVIII, XXXIX)<\/p>\n","rank":29,"number":29,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/70\/9f\/texas-am-stadium-getty-ftrjpg_3hkvuri7x5r41963c89hrq4ps.jpg?t=-1394259121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/70\/9f\/texas-am-stadium-getty-ftrjpg_3hkvuri7x5r41963c89hrq4ps.jpg?t=-1394259121","image_caption":"Texas A&M STADIUM","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435343","title":"Florida: 21 ","description":"

Florida rounds out this list, with 21 Super Bowl winners.<\/p>\n\n

Notable winners:<\/strong>
\nEmmitt Smith (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
\nPercy Harvin (XLVIII)
\nDominique Easley (XLIX)<\/p>\n\n

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Tom Herman stomps, takes swings at fax machine Office Space style

Paper jam? PC load letter?

Who hasn't wanted to smash and bash a printer the way Peter Gibbons, Michael Bolton and Samir did in Office Space?

SIGNING DAY: Winners and losers | Nation's Top 25 players

With a nod to that scene, Houston did its best impression with head coach Tom Herman leading the way with a foot-stomping, bat-wielding destruction of the athletic department fax machine. 

Well done.

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Virginia coach stops hit-and-run driver on recruiting trip: 'I watch too much Cops'

Virginia assistant football coach Mark Atuaia was on a recruiting trip in Davie, Fla., last Wednesday when his cop instincts kicked in.

As he was leaving a Publix grocery store, he saw a woman get hit by a car. Witnessing that is crazy enough, but then he saw the car drive off as if nothing happened.

SIGNING DAY: Winners and losers | Texas | Bama | Michigan

"It was surreal," he said, via the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "I see the car, and it didn't stop."

So what did Atuaia do? He sprang into action.

"My car was still on, so I put it into drive, and I went to chase the car. All I was going to try to do was just get a license plate then come back." He eventually pinned the car in at a nearby stoplight until a security guard arrived.

His wife said he is "an idiot." He admits it was kind of a crazy thing to do.

"I watch too much 'Cops'," he said with a laugh.

Overall, he's happy he was able to help out. A nearby security guard stopped by to take care of the driver and police helped the woman who was hit. She was treated at a medical center.

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Jim Harbaugh has big plans for Tom Brady in retirement

Fresh off Michigan's signing circus, Jim Harbaugh can’t stop the flow of big ideas.

Via the Detroit News, Harbaugh has something in mind with fellow former Wolverines quarterback Tom Brady when No. 12 decides to retire.

MORE: Michigan's signing day blast | Winners and losers

“I had great conversation with Tom Brady before the (Signing Day) event, and he was talking about ways that he could share the knowledge that he has in terms of working. He said a really profound thing: ‘I love playing football, and I love working to be able to play football.’ And then I just started asking, ‘How do you do it? What do you do?’ And we’re talking about some big ideas that can be incorporated here at Schembechler Hall and the University of Michigan,” Harbaugh said on the “Huge Show”, a syndicated radio program. "That’s the next big one. I’d love to have a TB12 elite sports performance right here in Ann Arbor and have Derek Jeter involved, have Nike involved, Charles Woodson involved, Michael Jordan involved. It would be a spectacular thing.”

TB12 refers to Brady’s athletic performance training method and center with fitness coach Alex Guerrero.

Brady and Jeter were among many celebrities on hand for Michigan’s “Signing of the Stars” on Wednesday.

Adding Nike and Michael Jordan to the mix? No one can accuse Harbaugh of not thinking on a grand scale.

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Signing day winners and losers: Saban, Harbaugh knock it out of park

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The 2016 version of National Signing Day is in the books, meaning it\u2019s time to take a way-too-early gauge on the latest recruiting classes.<\/p>\n\n

Alabama finished with the No. 1 class<\/a> according to 247Sports team rankings<\/a>, which has been the norm this decade. The Crimson Tide added more depth to a team that will defend the national championship next season.<\/p>\n\n

MORE: Where are Top 25 players going<\/a> | Jump start on 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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The Crimson Tide finished with the No. 1 class in 247Sports team rankings for the sixth consecutive season with a late flurry that included landing in-state five-star linebackers Ben Davis<\/a> and Lyndell “Mack” Wilson<\/a>. Adding five-star defensive end Terrell Hunt simply replenishes a front seven that continues to be the source of Nick Saban’s dominance in Tuscaloosa. The recruiting run might be more impressive than the four national championships.<\/p>\n\n

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The Volunteers had a quiet day compared to last season, when they hauled in a top-five class. This year the Volunteers ranked No. 14, which isn’t bad, but it’s behind Georgia (No. 7) and Florida (No. 13). The Bulldogs had a particularly strong showing under first-year coach Kirby Smart by reeling in five-star athlete Mecole Hardman Jr.<\/a> to go with fellow five-star skill position players Jacob Eason and Isaac Nauta. That puts even more pressure on the Vols to break through in 2016.<\/p>\n","rank":2,"number":2,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a\/fc\/butch-jones-020416-getty-ftr_t2y8awx4etam11xg802ah51de.jpg?t=-1392906550","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a\/fc\/butch-jones-020416-getty-ftr_t2y8awx4etam11xg802ah51de.jpg?t=-1392906550","image_caption":"Butch Jones","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435215","title":"Winner: Texas","description":"

Charlie Strong added more pieces to go around linebacker Malik Jefferson by bringing in the nation’s top safety in Brandon Jones to go along with four-star linebackers Erick Fowler and Jeffrey McCullough. Texas finished No. 11 in the rankings, one spot behind last season’s showing at No. 10. All Strong needs now is a quarterback.<\/p>\n\n

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The Sooners picked up five-star linebacker Caleb Kelly<\/a>, but Oklahoma couldn’t turn an appearance in the College Football Playoff into a top-10 recruiting class. They finished behind Texas (No. 11) and Baylor (No. 17) and a few spots ahead of TCU (No. 23). This shouldn’t bother Oklahoma fans too much, however. Bob Stoops hasn’t reeled in a top 10 recruiting class since 2010. He’s probably not all that worried about these rankings either.  <\/p>\n","rank":4,"number":4,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4e\/87\/caleb-kelly-020416-247sports-ftr_5zapi3f9ccmt1gh1m2zqof2ml.jpg?t=-1392876134","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/4e\/87\/caleb-kelly-020416-247sports-ftr_5zapi3f9ccmt1gh1m2zqof2ml.jpg?t=-1392876134","image_caption":"Caleb Kelly","image_credit":"(Courtesy of 247Sports)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435217","title":"Winners: Michigan and Ohio State","description":"

This is good news for fans of “The Game.” Jim Harbaugh assembled a top-five class in his first cycle, topped off with the No. 1 player in the country in defensive tackle Rashan Gary<\/a>. Harbaugh also had success with Signing of the Stars, a star-studded Signing Day event that is sure to be copied by other schools in the future. The Wolverines still finished one spot behind rival Ohio State, which built another solid class under Urban Meyer. That’s six straight top-10 classes for the Buckeyes, and this one is highlighted by five-star defensive tackle Nick Bosa and four-star defensive end Jonathon Cooper.<\/p>\n\n

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Michigan State didn’t have a top-10 recruiting class either, but the Spartans can trust Mark Dantonio’s record of developing talent. Penn State held a top 10 spot in the summer, but fell to No. 19 in the final rankings. The Nittany Lions still finished in the Top 20, and five-star running back Miles Sanders is an excellent piece to bank on. Still, James Franklin will have to turn in a successful year on the field to catch up to Ohio State and Michigan, and the Nittany Lions should be aware of in-state neighbor Pittsburgh, which jumped up 17 spots to No. 30 in Pat Narduzzi’s first full recruiting cycle. The recruiting battles in Pennsylvania will intensify.<\/p>\n","rank":6,"number":6,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/84\/fb\/james-franklin-112815-getty-ftrjpg_12ohx5a5uboon1qwp3thmoj3l3.jpg?t=1342431913","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/84\/fb\/james-franklin-112815-getty-ftrjpg_12ohx5a5uboon1qwp3thmoj3l3.jpg?t=1342431913","image_caption":"James Franklin","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435219","title":"Winner: USC","description":"

The Trojans jumped 12 spots in the rankings after a fast-and-furious flourish on Signing Day that included flipping several recruits. Five-star defensive end Oluwole Betiku and cornerback Jack Jones are the headliners in Clay Helton’s first recruiting class, which added tackle E.J. Price, defensive end Connor Murphy and athletes Jamel Cook and Keyshawn Young. The Trojans’ tradition of recruiting well in state continues.<\/p>\n","rank":7,"number":7,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a1\/4\/courtesy-of-247sports_mww8dz4b1wd217dcuctb4mbx0.jpg?t=-1718348646","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/a1\/4\/courtesy-of-247sports_mww8dz4b1wd217dcuctb4mbx0.jpg?t=-1718348646","image_caption":"Oluwole Betiku","image_credit":"(Courtesy of 247Sports)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435220","title":"Loser: Oregon","description":"We said the same thing last year, and we know the Ducks recruit more to system than to player rankings. That’s going to continue under Mark Helfrich, but it’s worth noting that the Ducks finished No. 27, one spot ahead of Arizona State (No. 28). USC (No. 8), UCLA (No. 12) and Stanford (No. 16) all had better classes.","rank":8,"number":8,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b7\/b5\/mark-helfrich-091615-getty-ftrjpg_17ngxyms2trot157798ar3o6j8.jpg?t=-695365121","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/b7\/b5\/mark-helfrich-091615-getty-ftrjpg_17ngxyms2trot157798ar3o6j8.jpg?t=-695365121","image_caption":"Mark Helfrich","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435221","title":"Winner: Florida State","description":"

The Seminoles flirted with the top spot in the rankings for a while, and Jimbo Fisher reeled in the No. 2 class. Florida State had one five-star and 17 four-star players join, including more depth on the lines with offensive linemen Landon Dickerson and Jauan Williams and defensive end Brian Burns. The increased depth the last two seasons makes the Seminoles an interesting bounce-back candidate — if you can call a three-loss team a bounce-back candidate — for 2016.<\/p>\n","rank":9,"number":9,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8\/ae\/jimbo-fisher-020416-getty-ftr_1byh0nw8a8m2318x1lc8d0sy2y.jpg?t=-1392790038","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/8\/ae\/jimbo-fisher-020416-getty-ftr_1byh0nw8a8m2318x1lc8d0sy2y.jpg?t=-1392790038","image_caption":"Jimbo Fisher","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"},{"image_id":"435222","title":"Loser: Louisville and Virginia Tech","description":"The Cardinals finished No. 37 and the Hokies 41st in the team rankings, which is a little lower than both schools would like. They finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in the ACC. Louisville will be a sleeper pick in the conference next season regardless, and Virginia Tech gets a free pass of sorts with first-year coach Justin Fuente. Pittsburgh (No. 30), Duke (No. 33) and North Carolina (No. 35) had better showings.","rank":10,"number":10,"image_url":"http:\/\/images.performgroup.com\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/92\/de\/fuente-petrino-020416-getty-ftr_y26od2xi6ui91r196eug5m9zq.jpg?t=-1392845646","image_source":"\/di\/library\/sporting_news\/92\/de\/fuente-petrino-020416-getty-ftr_y26od2xi6ui91r196eug5m9zq.jpg?t=-1392845646","image_caption":"Justin Fuente and Bobby Petrino","image_credit":"(Getty Images)","type":"list"}],"list_ordering":"ASC","version":"V2"}

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Russell Wilson to deliver Wisconsin commencement speech

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was only at Wisconsin for one season, but the school is bringing him back in May.

Wilson will deliver Wisconsin's commencement speech during the May 14 graduation ceremony in Madison, the school announced Wednesday.

MORE: Colleges represented in Super Bowl

In a video posted to the UW website, Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell — another former Wisconsin quarterback — joined Wilson for the announcement.

"It's an honor to be the 2016 spring commencement speaker," Wilson said. "I'm looking forward to it."

After receiving his bachelor's degree at North Carolina State, Wilson transferred to Wisconsin for his final season of eligibility in 2011. He led Wisconsin to a Big Ten championship and Rose Bowl berth, but lost to Oregon in the Rose Bowl to finish the season 11-3. Wilson was a third-round pick of the Seahawks in the 2012 draft and helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII and return a year later.

Wilson will not be compensated for his speech, but the school will cover his travel expenses.

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Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss keep proving skeptics wrong (and they like it)

The timing of it all went from the unfortunate to the unthinkable.

No matter what you think of Ole Miss and coach Hugh Freeze’s ability to recruit elite players, you have to marvel at the sheer genius of winning on multiple levels.

RECRUITING: Harbaugh's big day | Alabama not going away

With the backdrop of a Yahoo! report late last week detailing an NCAA notice of allegations that includes violations in the football program, Ole Miss went out and beat — in no particular order — the aura of allegations hanging over the program, negative recruiting and heavyweight recruiters from its own conference to land a Top 6 class.

A class that could be better than the 2013 class that elevated the program to the nation’s elite — and brought with it skepticism on how Ole Miss recruits.

“It’s frustrating as heck,” Freeze said of the idea that Ole Miss is operating other than above board.

He paused for a moment, then added sternly, “we’ve changed the narrative here. And they don’t like it.”

Take your pick on who exactly “they” are. The NCAA. SEC rivals. Anyone who can’t believe Ole Miss — the only SEC West Division team from the original 12 in the league to not play in the conference championship game — recruiting as well as anyone in the nation’s best conference.

You say it just can’t be. Freeze says look at the results.

When you’re the only team that has beaten Alabama under coach Nick Saban in back-to-back seasons, it resonates with recruits. When you’ve played in back-to-back New Year’s Six bowls, that’s what sells.

When you’ve got underclassmen declaring early for the NFL — three of whom are locks for the first round — high school players take notice.

“What happened was a credit to the way we do things here,” Freeze said. “Relationships won out in the end.”

MORE: Tracking the Top 25 players | Quick start to 2017 recruiting

And it led to a class that, in three years, could be better than the 2013 class that Freeze used as the foundation of his program. That class included program-defining stars like Robert Nkemdiche, Laremy Tunsil, Laquon Treadwell, Evan Engram, Tony Conner and Quincy Adeboyejo. 

This one includes a program-defining quarterback (Shea Patterson) who can sit and learn behind a potential All-American (Chad Kelly); offensive tackle Greg Little (think Tunsil), defensive tackle Benito Jones (think Nkemdiche) and wideout A.J. Brown (think Treadwell).

This class, just like 2013, comes with the backdrop of how.

How does Ole Miss go into Louisiana — with LSU desperate for a quarterback — and get the best quarterback in the 2016 class? How do the Rebels get Brown, who went to high school in Starkville, Miss. (the home of rival Mississippi State)? How does Little leave the state of Texas for a program that hasn’t won an SEC championship since 1963?

Because the one guy who controls what it’s all about in Oxford, is the one guy who couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. There’s a reason Freeze has stayed at Ole Miss despite overtures from other schools in and out of the SEC.

It would have been easier to make more money and go somewhere else, and lead a program that has more built-in advantages than Ole Miss. But Freeze born and raised in the state of Mississippi, and believes in the dream of what can be at Ole Miss instead of the nightmare of what was. And he can sell the hell out of it.

HAYES: Strong's owns NSD, but still needs QB for 2016

He did it three years ago, and has consistently done it since. That he has Ole Miss back near the top shouldn’t really be a surprise.

You want to criticize Freeze for something? Take aim at his team failing to stop a fourth-and-25 against Arkansas that would’ve sent the Rebels to the SEC Championship Game and changed the entire dynamic of the 2015 season.

Then what? Then if Ole Miss beats Florida in a rematch and wins the SEC Championship, is a Top 5 recruiting class really such a surprise?

Who knows what will come of the NCAA investigation. A source told Sporting News a majority of the violations are from the former coaching staff (Houston Nutt), and the one prominent violation from this staff (Tunsil’s contact with an agent) was responded to proactively and addressed with a multiple-game suspension.

Know this: an elite group of players isn’t signing with Ole Miss without full knowledge of the severity of any violations.

Or without a coach who can sell a dream like no other.

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Michigan's signing day extravaganza raises $110,000 for ChadTough

Jim Leyland dabbed, Derek Jeter hung out with Tom Brady, Ric Flair was in attendance, and Michigan raised more than $110,000 for the charity ChadTough during Wednesday's extravagant "Signing of the Stars."

A fundraiser was held during the event for ChadTough, the foundation named for Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. Chad died from Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a brain tumor, on Nov. 23, 2015. His story had strong ties to the Michigan football team, so they try to help out whenever possible, and Wednesday was no different.

MORE: 'Awesome' day in Ann Arbor | Ric Flair is all Michigan

When asked by the Big Ten Network how Harbaugh got so many stars to show up, he had a simple response.

“Love for the university … but most importantly love for Chad Carr, ChadTough, his family, what Lloyd Carr has meant to this town, this state, this country,” he said. “Tammi and Jason, Chad, his brothers. We’ve all witnessed it.

“When you see love, you see love for a young 5-year-old boy, when you see him love back, and everybody involved, it brings you nearer to God. I think that was the cornerstone of this event. Let that pour out and let others see it, too.”

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Five-star LB Caleb Kelly spurns Pac-12, Notre Dame to sign with Oklahoma

Linebacker Caleb Kelly had two starkly different schools at the top of his list, but opted for Oklahoma over Notre Dame.

Leaving his California roots behind, the No. 25 overall prospect will make a huge impact for the Sooners.

MORE: Tracking the Top 25 recruits

At 6-3, 215 pounds, Kelly is fast and will be a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball. He won the Butkus Award, which is given to the nation’s top high school linebacker, after he posted 115 tackles, 23 tackles for loss and 21 sacks as a senior at Clovis West High School.

The nation's No. 3-ranked linebacker, per 247Sports.com, is Oklahoma's first five-star commit this season.

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National Signing Day: Tide keep giving Roman Harper a Super sense of pride

SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Panthers safety Roman Harper last played at Alabama in 2006, he played for Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula.

Since then, Harper has become a Super Bowl champion with the Saints, while the Crimson Tide have become four-time college football national champions under Nick Saban.

RECRUITING: Saban, Tide not going away | Top 25 commitments

As Harper attempts to get his second ring with Carolina in Super Bowl 50, he’s down with his winning pro pedigree inspiring recruits to roll even more with Tide on National Signing Day.

“I don’t know if that’s what kids base their choices on, but it can’t hurt it. Winning national championships, Alabama recruits itself now. Nick does a great job of getting the guys there.

“You have a lot of five-star and four-star guys at Alabama, but they get there, he’s making those guys bring their talent to the top. The competition is at a high level. If you can play there, you can play in the NFL, and kids understand that.”

In turn, as those elite college players help Saban win titles, it only grows Harper’s relentless Tide pride, which he’s always eager to express in the Panthers’ locker room.

“To see Nick continue to stockpile, it only makes it easier as a pro for me to say in the locker room, ‘Yeah, I went to Alabama.’”

Harper can see that a big part of Alabama’s success under Saban is tied to finding the right type of recruits to consistently field one of college football’s best secondaries.

SUPER BOWL: Watch game from Harper's apartment | Best Super Bowl winners

“They definitely have a tier of what they’re looking for in a player, whether it’s a safety, corner, nickel. They definitely like taller corners, guys who can be physical, play the ball and have great skill sets.

“To see them play that well in that system — and it’s a tricky system to kind of learn — and to be successful year after year, it’s amazing to watch.”

Harper isn’t sure if he would have been Saban’s type of defensive back, but he would have been ready to prove he was.

“I don’t know if could have played there now, because I’m probably not big enough to play safety. I would have made a couple of plays, though, and worked my way in.

 

 

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It's time to accept it: Nick Saban's not going anywhere and neither is Alabama

Everyone gather around. Throw an arm around the person next to you or hold a hand. 

Trust me, there is a way to get through this. This is the monster we all know as Alabama football. 

MORE: Ranking Saban's Tide teams | What's next for Alabama?

Start with acceptance. Alabama is not going away. Nick Saban is not taking another job (not another word). Alabama is going to continue winning games. Lots of games.

If you're not an Alabama fan, you hate this: Four national championships in seven seasons and six consecutive "recruiting championships."

It's time to embrace the Crimson Tide. There's not a thing you, me or anyone else can do about their dominance. You don't have to root for Alabama and you probably won't.

But you should appreciate what Saban is doing in Tuscaloosa.

Really, you should.

Yes, Alabama gets the best players and should be winning titles. But consider this: In the nine seasons prior to Saban's arrival, Alabama had three head coaches, went 63-48, won two bowl games and one SEC title.

In Saban's nine seasons, Alabama is 105-18 with seven bowl wins, five SEC titles and the four national championships.

You know what that's called?

Stupid good. 

After scratching together his first signing class at Alabama in 2007 — a class that featured just four four-star signees (the horror) — Saban has been on a devastating recruiting run through the state of Alabama, the South and wherever he wants to go. Better yet, Alabama doesn't have to go anywhere to find recruits. They flock to Alabama.

RECRUITING: Top 25 player tracker | Looking ahead to 2017

Alabama's 2016 class of 24 includes players from 11 states (from California to New York to Florida) and Washington, D.C. The Tide's 2017 class already has nine commitments, including the nation's No. 2 overall player (five-star) RB Najee Harris, seven four-star players and one three-star defensive end who everyone knows will get that fourth star between now and next signing day. 

And why not Alabama? The school's recruiting slogan could read: If you're not interested in competiting for titles every year and being put in position to further your career in the NFL, then maybe Alabama isn't the right place for you. 

Don't expect Saban's Process to turn National Signing Day into a giant spectacle. He doesn't need to. He's built the Bama brand into something it's never been and everyone is chasing it. 

So don't roll your eyes at what Jim Harbaugh did Wednesday in Ann Arbor. Don't scoff when you see videos of coaches high-fiving in war rooms over an 18-year-old's commitment. 

They all know what they're up against and it's not going away anytime soon. 

And they need all the help they can get.

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With Snoop Dogg sitting next to him, five-star Jack Jones picks USC

Jim Harbaugh brought Ric Flair, Tom Brady and Derek Jeter to Ann Arbor on Wednesday.

But five-star talent Jack Jones was the only recruit to commit with a superstar sitting alongside him on National Signing Day.

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With Snoop Dogg introducing him and asking questions in a video, Jones committed to USC.

Coach Snoop got the exclusive ! @snoopleague alum n @LBPoly_Football 5-star recruit @presidentjacc announcement !!https://t.co/QaMtKEDgYf

— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) February 3, 2016

A versatile athlete, the 5-11, 164-pound Jones plays cornerback (he's ranked No. 3 in the country by 247Sports.com), wide receiver and punt returner.

The Long Beach, Calif., product also considered Alabama and Texas A&M.

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Wichita State planning to bring back football?

Wichita State hasn't fielded a football team since the 1986 season, citing budget problems and poor attendance. But could the program be making a return? 

School president John Bardo started the speculation Tuesday when he tweeted a picture of a WSU football helmet and renderings of a marching band uniform. 

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So this arrived... #GoShox http://pic.twitter.com/GxONJenkxN

— John Bardo (@President_Bardo) February 3, 2016

And what's a football team without a marching band? http://pic.twitter.com/Vkk4mG256e

— John Bardo (@President_Bardo) February 3, 2016

Bardo added, "Meeting with consultants today to talk about athletics. Excited for future possibilities at Wichita State."

Wichita State has experienced success in athletics over the past decade, led by the Shockers' three Sweet Sixteen trips in men's basketball. 

WSU’s athletic budget is around $18 million, Bardo told the Wichita Eagle in December, and he estimated that adding a program in the FBS costs around $13 million more.

“Everything is on the table,” Bardo told the Eagle. “The sports we offer, facilities, conferences. This is about the university, and its ability to support the community and support our students.”

The school's notable football alumni include Bill Parcells and Jumpy Geathers.

 

 

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Five-star OLB Mique Juarez commits to UCLA

No. 1 outside linebacker Mique Juarez made UCLA a happy squad on National Signing Day by choosing the Bruins over the likes of USC, Alabama and Oklahoma.

#4sUp Mique Juarez is a Bruin. #ImABruin #NationalSigningDayhttps://t.co/uNiyXUO8yc

— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) February 3, 2016

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Juarez had to re-evaluate his choices after decommitting from USC in October after Steve Sarkisian's firing. Schools like Oklahoma and Alabama came scrambling after him, but he ended up choosing another Los Angeles school in the end.

The Torrance, Calif., native — ranked No. 11 nationally and the top outside linebacker overall by 247Sports — was pursued hard by Alabama in recent weeks. Tide coach Nick Saban even flew out to California to meet with him in his home less than three weeks ago.

As a member of the Mormon Church, Juarez also caused a stir two weeks before National Signing Day when he visited BYU in Utah, though the Cougars were never considered serious contenders.

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Secret to Jim Harbaugh's recruiting success: Think like an 18-year-old recruit

ANN ARBOR — Think like an 18-year-old recruit.

What do you see? What can you tweet? What looks cool? Is there anything cooler than Tom Brady, Derek Jeter and Jim Harbaugh on the same couch talking about you on one couch while Lou Holtz, Mike Shanahan and Todd McShay are breaking down your high school highlights across the stage in front of a full auditorium of adoring fans before you’ve even taken a snap for that school?

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That’s the visual Harbaugh created at the Signing of the Stars at Hill Auditorium on National Signing Day on Wednesday, a two-hour program that served as another game-changer in the always competitive can-you-top-this-at-all-costs world of recruiting.

Did it go too far? How much is too much?

“People will do something similar or they’ll criticize it,” Harbaugh said. “It worked for us.”

Bet on the former because this did work for Michigan, which reeled in a top-10 class heading into Harbaugh’s second season. Harbaugh spun an event dedicated to the memory of Chad Carr, the 5-year-old grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr who passed away in November.

The two-hour telethon rolled “The View,” “SportsCenter,” “The Oscars” and “Days of Our Lives” into a reality TV show, with former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz serving as comic relief. A former Irish coach who once tormented Schembechler is now a recruiting tool for Harbaugh.

Think like an 18-year-old recruit. Michigan’s Kingston Davis sat on the couch after Brady introduced him. Heisman Trophy winners Desmond Howard and Charles Woodson introduced other recruits. Jim Leyland dabbed with Migos. Ric Flair let a roomful of “Woos” that he was “All Blue, baby.” The endless procession filled two hours with no commercial breaks. Harbaugh pulled out all the stops, while actor Randy Sklar kept the punchlines — even a few uncomfortable ones — rolling.

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“This is the whole deal,” new recruit Devin Bush said. “Michigan has so many connections and so many ties. A lot of great people. You have no choice but to meet them sometimes.”

Harbaugh used every one of those connections to start that next Signing Day trend, one that might be impossible to top. Harbaugh meshed Michigan’s tradition with enough ESPN and NFL connections to make any 18-year-old kid’s head spin. How do you top Brady, Jeter and Ric Flair?

“We take pride in setting standards and being leaders and best at Michigan,” Howard said afterward. “Did I foresee what (Harbaugh) was going to do? I don’t know recruiting and what you can and can’t do, I don’t know what the parameters are. This is thinking outside the box. This is what Michigan is about.” 

It’s what Michigan is about now. A school that used to be too stuck in its own tradition for its own good has become the lead innovator in the always-viral, sometimes-superficial, always-important recruiting mechanism that feeds the nation’s best programs. A school that was on “Good Morning America” during the Shane Morris debacle in 2013 is now reeling in one-day PR of the best kind.

Harbaugh is competing with Clemson’s Dabo Swinney for coolest coach on the block and won’t be far from competing with Alabama’s Nick Saban and Ohio State’s Urban Meyer for best college coach on the block. Signing of the Stars walked the line of absurd, but Harbaugh’s out-of-box recruiting theories pushed the envelope just right. Former NFL GM Bill Polian introduced Bush. Ravens coach John Harbaugh joined the party. It’s different. It’s not a violation. Is it?

“Having been through this myself, you pull a fax out of a fax machine and a coach stands up and talks about it and usually says kind of the same thing,” Harbaugh said. “How do we do you something different; something awesome? I was really pleased with it, I think it was awesome with a capital A.”

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Think like an 18-year-old recruit. Howard said there’s a “synergy” around a program that is coming off a 10-3 season. The endless procession of alumni and celebrities is window dressing for what’s behind that curtain. Michigan has its best recruiting class in years, and Harbaugh already has plans for spring practice in Florida. The copycats are coming, too. All those powerhouses were watching.

What can we do to top that? Harbaugh already beat everybody else to satellite camps and sleepovers. And Signing of the Stars proved the ultimate party. Harbaugh says it’s time to get back to work, and chances are he’s thinking of the next big thing. Is the message behind it sound?

“What he did was keep it real with me the whole time,” Bush said of Harbaugh’s recruiting pitch. “He never promised me anything. His whole main message to me was this is your opportunity.”

Shortly before the end of Wednesday’s program, Harbaugh let everybody know “he heard some good news backstage.” Harbaugh couldn’t say yet, but Rashan Gary, the No. 1 recruit in the country, had just committed to Michigan. The Wolverines are assured a top-five class, one that will be measured by Wednesday’s party.

Is this the class that took the recruiting circus to a never-before-seen level? Or did recruiting just jump the shark?

It’s probably the former.

It doesn’t matter what the middle-aged critics are thinking. Think like an 18-year-old recruit. That’s what Harbaugh is doing, and he’s doing it bigger better than everybody else right now.  

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