New Alabama Savior Sparks SEC Coaching Shakeup
Nick Saban returns to Tuscaloosa for four million a year as Alabama hosts 92 000 at Bryant Denny while SEC titles loom. The league greets 23 first year coaches including Randy Shannon at Miami and Steve Kragthorpe at Louisville as Florida and LSU vie for dominance in a crowded title race.
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Heisman Watch List Misses Some True Finals Seven Candidates Highlight Talent Across Colleges
Defensive stars and top linemen push to be recognized though Heisman voters favor high profile backs and quarterbacks. Michigan’s Jake Long and Calais Campbell of Miami shine on talented rosters, while Arizona State’s Ryan Torain and Vanderbilt’s Earl Bennett stand out for their breakout seasons. Penn State’s Dan Connor is noted as a standout in a crowded field.
College football schedule preview with key matchups listed
The piece outlines early season games across major conferences including Oregon at Michigan and Notre Dame at Penn State on September 8, with warmups on September 6 featuring Oregon State vs Cincinnati. It notes upcoming big showdowns on October 6 and November weekends, plus coaching moves, USC under Pete Carroll, and NCAA rule changes affecting game length and kickoffs.
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BCS title game rematch in New Orleans set for January
In New Orleans on January 7 the Southern California Trojans meet the Texas Longhorns in a rematch of the Rose Bowl title game with no Vince Young. The Rose Bowl features Cal versus Michigan with Michigan favored to win. Orange Bowl on January 3 in Miami pits Virginia Tech against West Virginia. Fiesta Bowl on January 2 in Glendale pairs Florida and Wisconsin.
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SEC Rivalries and Heisman Talk Open 2006 Season
SEC fans claim respect while others call the league overrated. LSU and Florida are national title contenders as Auburn Georgia and Tennessee eye strong runs. Alabama back under Nick Saban, Spurrier predicts USC obstacles, and Darren McFadden leads Arkansas early. The North and Midwest show rising programs amid a wave of returning talent.
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