Taylor Aims to Start at Virginia Tech Over Glennon
Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer and QB Taylor say the quarterback battle remains unresolved. Taylor, a 6 foot 1 sophomore from Hampton, started as a freshman in 2007 after replacing Sean Glennon at LSU. Both players aim to earn the job with fall practice underway.
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Wins drive West Virginia quarterback Pat White
Morgantown feature on Pat White focusing on his senior season goals to win games rather than personal awards. White recalls a 26 4 record as a starter, three straight bowl wins, and his intent to learn new offensive tweaks under coach Bill Stewart and coordinator Jeff Mullen.
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White adapts to new West Virginia offense and Mullens
WVU quarterback White discusses transitioning to a pass heavy offense under coach Mullens. He notes the 08 scheme adds more routes, spreads the ball, and increases playmakers while reflecting on his 53 touchdowns and 4,207 passing yards plus 3,356 rushing yards across three seasons.
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Concord Opens Season Against Top-Ranked Carson-Newman
Concord University football kicks off 2008 with a 7 p.m. Thursday visit to June O. Shott Field to face sixth-ranked Carson-Newman. The Mountain Lions aim to improve on last year’s 1-10 record as coach Greg Quick previews changes in the lineup and depth, including more speed on defense and upgrades on the offensive line and at kicker. Broadcast details and community events accompany the season launch.
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Steelers face demanding schedule with Tomlin in second year
Pittsburgh eyes a tougher 2008 slate as Bill Cowher's successor Mike Tomlin enters year two. The defense ages, Allen Faneca-less line, and injuries test a unit aiming to close tight games, with Roethlisberger and Ward pledging Super Bowl runs amid a revamped backfield.
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