Groh urges focus after UVA win over Florida State
Virginia coach Al Groh preaches staying focused after a 26-21 upset of No. 4 Florida State. He notes the halfway point of the season and stresses sound, aggressive play, while praising Marcus Hamilton's growing confidence and interception streak as UVa prepares to face North Carolina.
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Leading rushers and scorers from college football and basketball
Memphis D Williams leads with 180.5 rushing yards per game followed by J Harrison of Washington State 166.8 and L Maroney of Minnesota 161.9. D Stanton of Michigan State posts 184.0 rating with M Vick of Virginia Tech at 177.2 rating and C Hodges of Texas Tech at 172.1. M Bush of Louisville scores 16 points per game with T Henderson of Texas Tech at 14 and M Drew of UCLA also at 14.
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I-AA Leaders Highlighted Rushing and Scoring Names
The list features Hartigan of Brown at 165.4 rushing yards per game and Rubin of Portland State at 163.1 ypg, with S Phaydavong Drake at 132.7 ypg and Me Sanders Northern Iowa at 212.8 rating. J Rascati of JMA leads with 196.2 rating, Jackson Alabama State at 173.8 rating, Austin Monmouth with 12 points per game, Morgan Brown at 11.2 ppg, and Coleman Hampton at 11.1 ppg.
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Imoh Returns as Virginia Tech Hosts Maryland
Virginia Tech restores Mike Imoh at tailback after a high ankle sprain as Cedric Humes sits with a broken arm. Branden Ore steps up with 146 yards on 19 carries in the Marshall win. Tech seeks to stay undefeated (6-0) against Maryland (4-2) at Byrd Stadium while USC Notre Dame buzz looms over Hokies.
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West Virginia QB Bednarik Questionable for Saturday
West Virginia quarterback Adam Bednarik is questionable for the game at South Florida with a sprained foot. He left late in the Louisville game as redshirt freshman Pat White led the Mountaineers to six straight scoring possessions in a 46 44 triple overtime win. Bednarik will be limited in practice but may be 85 to 90 percent ready by Saturday if he can take some reps late in the week.
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Coach hints Bednarik may miss game
Rodriguez said if Bednarik cannot play on Saturday freshman J R House will back up White and Dwayne Thompson would be the No 3 quarterback. If Bednarik is unable to play White could start and play the entire game.
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Easy Riding For Trojans
USC coach Pete Carroll warned of urgency after the top ranked Trojans survived Notre Dame 34-31 to extend their streak to 28. The 6-0 team expects tougher tests ahead with remaining road and home games against Washington Washington State and Stanford before California visit.
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Debut Dream: Sara Smith Leads Hokies Swim Sweep
Virginia Tech freshman Sara Smith dominated her first collegiate meet at War Memorial Pool Blacksburg earning four first place finishes and helping set four pool records in wins over Clemson and Marshall. She captured 200m individual medley 200m freestyle and 400m freestyle relay times as well as 200m freestyle and relay pool marks earning ACC Athlete of the Week honors and shaping Techs rising winter season.
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Broadway High Girls Cross Country Tune-Up Meet
Broadway High School hosts a girls cross country event at Battlefield at Central at 5 30 p m. Broadway faces two non district opponents as a final tune up before the Valley District meet on Oct 26. The Gobblers are led by sophomore Ashley Lehman and junior Jamie Knupp who both finished in the top five at the City County Meet last week.
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A's King Dies at 78 in Oakland Area
Bill King longtime Oakland Athletics radio voice died in San Leandro hospital from complications after hip surgery. He was 78 and had undergone surgery earlier this year following an injury. His signature call Holy Toledo became a Bay Area staple.
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Torre to Return as Yankees Manager Next Season
Joe Torre announced after a late season playoff exit that he will return to manage the New York Yankees next season following a meeting with owner George Steinbrenner. Torre, 65, said the decision came after a period of doubt and exhaustion, stressing his strong desire to continue and that the Yankees remain the only place he wants to manage.
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BALCO Founder Conte Sentenced to Four Months in Jail
Victor Conte, founder of BALCO, was sentenced to four months in prison and four months home confinement for masterminding a scheme to supply undetectable banned drugs to pro athletes. Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, and Marion Jones were among BALCO clients. Greg Anderson received three months plus home confinement. Conte pledged to fight steroids in sports.
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