Top college stars enter NFL draft including Johnson Branch Russell
Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson Michigan lineman Alan Branch and LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell all chose to skip next season and enter the NFL draft. Johnson wins the Biletnikoff Award and is expected as a top pick. Branch projects as a first round pick. Russell to announce after Sugar Bowl. LSU denies premature reports. Breeders Cup expands to 11 races over two days at Monmouth Park. Clemente Martin of Newberry earns South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week with a 16.5 point, double double average.
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Florida Gators dethrone Ohio State in title clash
In Glendale Florida routed No. 1 Ohio State 41 14 to claim the college football national championship as Heisman winner Troy Smith struggled 4 for 14 and leave the Buckeyes trailing early. Florida and coach Urban Meyer capture the second national title in school history while the Gators also hold a basketball crown.
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Petrino Takes Falcons Helm With Vick Backing
Falcons owner Arthur Blank endorses Bobby Petrino as the new head coach saying he can motivate and teach to elevate Michael Vick. Petrino vows to make Vick the starter, aims for a balanced passing game, and plans a sideline play-calling approach with a mix of veteran and Louisville aides.
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Carolina coach Dave Odom signs two year extension through 2010
South Carolina coach Dave Odom will remain with the Gamecocks through the 2009-10 season after a university approved two year extension. His base salary is 170252 per year with incentives potentially adding about 200000. Odom notes the program aims for a championship in the SEC and cites past NIT titles and NCAA appearances as context.
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Clemson Coach Bowden Seeks Comeback After Slumps
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden says fans should remember past fixes as the Tigers struggle, having lost four of five after reaching No. 10. He notes 8-5 overall and 5-3 ACC with a chance to win the ACC before Wake Forest clinched the title. Bowden aims to correct course.
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