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Weis depends on Quinn to turn Irish around
Aug 20 2005 12:01PM (CT)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Brady Quinn has thrown for more yards than Joe Montana, Joe Theismann or Paul Hornung. His name comes up repeatedly in Notre Dame's record book. He holds the mark for the best freshman season, and the best sophomore season as well. The 432 yards he passed for against Purdue last season is the second most by an Irish quarterback and the 2,586 yards he passed for last season are the second most in a season.
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Longhorns want another trip to Pasadena
Aug 20 2005 11:28AM (CT)
AUSTIN (AP) - Within minutes of beating Michigan in the Rose Bowl, the Texas Longhorns started dreaming of winning there again Jan. 4, 2006. "We had so much fun," quarterback Vince Young said amid the confetti and pandemonium of the post-game celebration. "And we want to come back!"
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Porous defense a big concern for Michigan
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan has enough talent to score 30 points a game, something the Wolverines did seven times last year with freshmen Chad Henne and Mike Hart at quarterback and running back. The problem is, Michigan gave up at least 37 points in three of its past four games.
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Meyer brings motivational tools to Gators
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Urban Meyer's list of motivational tactics is more intricate than his playbook. It might be more important, too. The first-year Florida coach uses countless methods to encourage, energize and entice players to improve every aspect of their lives. He has the revered "Champions Club." He has the renowned "Circle of Life." He has hell lifts, rookie stripes and "The Pit."
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Offseason complicates life for Seminoles
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Missing out on the Atlantic Coast Conference title last season was difficult for Florida State. So was spending another year far away from the national championship picture, losing again to rival Miami and finishing ranked outside the nation's Top 10 for a fourth consecutive season.
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Buckeyes try not to look ahead to Texas
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State's No. 1 battle in 2005 will be to remain nearsighted. In a saw-toothed schedule with three dramatic high points and several others considerably lower, it could be difficult for the Buckeyes to train their thoughts on the game at hand while their thousands of fans are looking ahead to games against national contenders Texas, Iowa and Michigan.
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Vols LB Kevin Simon tries to stay healthy
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer ranks Kevin Simon as one of the most dominant players to ever suit up for the Volunteers _ when the linebacker has been healthy. And that's the problem. Simon's been injured so much during his college career, he hasn't had much chance to prove his coach right.
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Purdue sensitive about schedule remarks
Aug 20 2005 11:27AM (CT)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Purdue's players are getting tired of hearing how they've got an easy schedule this year. Over and over again, they've been reminded how they won't play Ohio State or Michigan. The way the Boilermakers see it, Michigan and Ohio State are the lucky ones.
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AP Poll Board
Aug 20 2005 11:05AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The voters for the 2005 Associated Press college football poll:
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Palko still benefits from Harris' advice
Aug 20 2005 2:22AM (CT)
PITTSBURGH (AP) - When Pitt quarterback Tyler Palko sees the 650 area code pop up on his cell phone's caller ID display, he knows immediately who is on the other end. It's Walt Harris, calling from Stanford University to check on his protege and friend, to discuss football and, specifically, playing quarterback. A year ago, Palko ran Harris' West Coast offense at Pitt; now, the two maintain a West Coast-East Coast relationship.
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