Miami defense comes of age this season in time for Tech
Miami's young defense, led by injury-hit but improving players, has tightened after back-to-back losses. Cornerback Antrel Rolle anchors a unit now showing stouter numbers, as Greg Threat paces with 119 tackles. The Hurricanes aim to clinch the ACC automatic BCS berth by beating Virginia Tech and proving their maturation on the field.
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Cavs to Meet Fresno State in Boise Bowl Matchup
Fresno State accepts a Dec 27 invitation to clash with No. 18 Virginia in Boise at the MPC Computers Bowl. The Bulldogs own an 8-3 record and make their sixth straight bowl appearance, while Virginia stands 8-3 after ACC play. The game marks Fresno State’s first meeting with an ACC opponent and will be televised by ESPN.
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Busch aims to draw fans in New York after title
New York AP Kurt Busch, NASCAR Nextel Cup champion, visits with firefighters and prepares to collect about 10 million at Friday's awards ceremony. Team owner Jack Roush praises his raw talent and survival instinct while noting the driver’s rapid maturation after a bold, sometimes risky rise through the ranks.
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Florida accepts Peach Bowl bid
ATLANTA AP The Peach Bowl named No 20 Florida as its SEC pick for December 31 in the Georgia Dome, opting to move ahead with the invitation rather than wait on the SEC championship result. Florida closes 7 4 with three straight wins including 20 13 at Florida State.
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Patella Forced to End WVU Basketball Career
WVU guard Nick Patella, a 6-0 sophomore from Elkins, suffered a career ending concussion in a practice before WVU upset LSU. He will retir e from playing but remain with the program in a nonplaying role for this season and next year as he completes his business degree.
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