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Brother of Patrick Peterson commits to LSU

September 2, 2010

Avery Johnson, the brother of LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson, gave LSU its first committment for the class of 2012. As a sophomore, the wide receiver led Blanche-Ely High School to an 11-2 record. He hauled in 55 receptions for 705 yards and seven touchdowns. Johnson said he also had offers from Florida, USC, North Carolina, Central Florida and... more »
Titans squeak by Saints 27-24

September 2, 2010

With their opener a week away on Sept. 9, the Saints have even less time for injuries so coach Sean Payton subbed out for most of his starters. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush dressed in their New Orleans uniforms, though they stayed on the sideline all night long. Alvin Pearman's 5-yard touchdown with 3:18 left helped the Titans beat... more »
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Catholic bears down on Istrouma, wins 48-8

September 2, 2010

Just a week after tying Redemptorist 6-6 in last week's jamboree, the Catholic Bears came out on a mission. Northwestern commit Zack Oliver didn' t have to play a lot tonight as his Bears rolled to a 48-8 victory over Istrouma. It was really a tale of two games when you consider last week's jamboree. It took a QB... more »
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UNC may be without 16 starters vs. LSU

September 1, 2010

ESPN is reporting that the North Carolina Tarheels may take the field with as many as 16 players suspended from play because of an ongoing NCAA investigation into agent involvement and academic fraud. Joe Schad is reporting that the offense may be affected by the suspensions, especially being hit at the running back position. According to Schad, UNC... more »
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LSU tight end Peterson to miss UNC game

September 1, 2010

Les Miles told reporters in a press conference on Wednesday that starting tight end DeAngelo Peterson will miss the season opener against North Carolina due to an ankle injury. Peterson, a 6-feet-3, 240-pound junior, caught five passes for 82 yards and two touchdowns last season as a backup to Richard Dickson. The Tigers will also play without linebacker... more »
Big 10 shake up, shakes out

September 1, 2010

The architects of the new Big Ten are splitting up one of it's greatest rivalries as it attempts to realign the conference. Two sources knowledgeable of the subject, say the league has decided to put Ohio State and Michigan into separate divisions starting next season. The two teams will continue to play each other each year in the... more »
Update: UNC suspends Marvin Austin for LSU game

September 1, 2010

University of North Carolina head coach Butch Davis has suspended senior defensive tackle Marvin Austin indefinitely, according to a release posted on the school's athletics website. He will not play in the LSU game on Saturday night in Atlanta. "This decision is not a result of the ongoing NCAA review," says Davis. "Marvin has violated team rules and has... more »
A bowl game to start the season for LSU-UNC

September 1, 2010

It's sort of like starting the season with a bowl game. For the third straight year, the Georgia Dome in Atlanta is the site for one of the biggest games of college football's long opening weekend. No. 21 LSU faces No. 18 North Carolina on Saturday night, making the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game 3 for 3 in matching teams... more »
Ole Miss QB Masoli ruled ineligible by NCAA

August 31, 2010

The NCAA has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning the former Oregon standout won't be eligible until 2011. Mississippi officials announced Tuesday plans to the appeal the ruling, with a response expected in less than one week. "I'm just shocked and disappointed," Masoli said. "I've done everything I can... more »
Saints cut Canfield and Tanner, roster down to 75

August 31, 2010

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced Tuesday that the club has waived quarterback Sean Canfield and wide receiver Andy Tanner, reducing the roster to the league-maximum of 75 players. Canfield was the team's seventh-round draft choice in April, selected 239th overall out of Oregon State. The 6-4, 223-pound left-handed quarterback was an All-Pac 10 Conference first... more »
Alabama's Ingram out for opener

August 31, 2010

Alabama tailback Mark Ingram will miss the opener after sustaining a left knee injury late in Monday's practice. Coach Nick Saban said in a statement Tuesday that the Heisman Trophy winner had an arthroscopic procedure Tuesday morning. The top-ranked Crimson Tide opens Saturday against San Jose State. Saban says "everyone involved" thought it better to get the problem taken care... more »
Saints DL coach suspended 30 days

August 30, 2010

New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Travis Jones has been suspended 30 days without pay for his admitted role in a real estate scam involving 40 people in northwestern Texas. General manager Mickey Loomis says the suspension will begin immediately. Loomis says Jones is cooperating with the federal investigation into the scam and will take part in a program to... more »
Saints roster needs two cuts before tomorrow

August 30, 2010

The Saints have brought back veteran defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, who spent the past three seasons with New Orleans but missed most of last season with an injury. The Saints' roster stood at 77 on Monday. It must be down to 75 by Tuesday afternoon and 53 by Saturday. Clancy entered 2009 as a projected starter but hurt... more »
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UNC doesn't release depth chart for football game vs. Tigers

August 30, 2010

Less than a week away from the high-profile opener that will kick off North Carolina's fourth season under coach Butch Davis, the 18th-ranked Tar Heels aren't sure exactly who will be playing for them against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta. The team didn't release a depth chart Monday before Davis' weekly news conference, a departure from typical gameweek procedure.... more »

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