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NCAA proposes rolling back some football rule changes used last seasonSOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -An NCAA committee recommended Wednesday reversing rules enacted last season to shorten football games because the changes resulted in fewer plays being run and confusion at the end of games.The NCAA Football Rules Committee, m
Weis testifies in obesity surgery lawsuit
BOSTON (AP) - Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis testified Wednesday he had gastric bypass surgery because he was afraid he would die if he didn't lose weight, but life-threatening complications resulted after the procedure.In his malpractice lawsuit, We
Barker: Clemson to review admissions process
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Nearly a week after Clemson's football team lost two highly regarded recruits because of academic concerns, university President James F. Barker pledged Tuesday to review the admissions process.The issue took center stage last w
Naval Academy superintendent says ex-quarterback cleared of rape charge shouldn't graduate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The superintendent of the Naval Academy has recommended that a former quarterback be dismissed despite his acquittal on a rape charge, the player's lawyer said Tuesday.Vice Adm. Rodney Rempt concluded that Lamar Owens Jr. should be
Nebraska football player in fair condition; family says alcohol, illicit drugs not involved
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky was in fair condition Tuesday with an undisclosed problem, though his family said his hospitalization was not caused by alcohol or ``illicit drugs.''Lucky's health has been shrouded in mystery s
Notre Dame coach claims malpractice in obesity surgery
BOSTON (AP) - The lawyer for Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis said Tuesday that doctors failed to recognize life-threatening complications after Weis' gastric bypass surgery, allowing him to bleed internally for more than a day.Weis' lawyer, Michael Mo
Huskers' Lucky hospitalized for undisclosed reason
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed reasons after Lincoln police responded to a call at his residence.The Nebraska athletic department said in a release Monday that Lucky was admitted Sunday
NCAA: Oklahoma failed to monitor employment of athletes
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -The NCAA alleges Oklahoma failed to adequately monitor the employment of several athletes, including some football players who worked during the academic year.The NCAA's findings came in an investigation after Oklahoma self-repor
Bradley 100, Drake 85
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -Daniel Ruffin scored 19 points Saturday to leading Bradley to a 100-85 win over Drake.Five players joined Ruffin in double figures for Bradley (17-10, 8-7 Missouri Valley). Zach Andrews scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Wi
Old Dominion hires Maine assistant Wilder as coach
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -Former University of Maine associate head coach Bobby Wilder was hired as the second football coach ever at Old Dominion, which will field a team in 2009 for the first time since 1940.Wilder will be introduced to the media Monday