Knight Commission Reforms Face Test Amid Revival
Washington report on the Knight Commission's return after four years. Presidents now have more sway yet concerns persist about big-time college sports and education. Members cite rapid coaching costs and antitrust cases as a sign deeper change is needed.
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Corso's rental hit by lightning after Virginia Tech game
The preseason college football period ends with Lee Corso's rental car struck by lightning in a Lane Stadium parking lot as rain and thunderstorms delay the RCA Classic Georgia Tech matchup. Corso left the stadium, rode with fans, then received a replacement vehicle from rental staff.
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Nebraska Stays No 1 In Weekly College Polls
Nebraska remains the top team in the weekly poll with 35 first place votes and 1,728 points from 71 voters. Florida State holds second with 1,723 points after beating BYU in the Pigskin Classic, while Alabama sits third opening the season at UCLA. Wisconsin, Miami and others follow with notable season openers noted for Thursday and Saturday games. Nebraska has 310 straight poll appearances, the longest current streak.
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Graham to start opener as Steelers bench Stewart
Steelers coach Bill Cowher named Kent Graham the starter for Sunday's season opener against Baltimore after benching Kordell Stewart. Graham, who has lost starting jobs with Arizona and the Giants, will lead a quarterback group viewed as unsettled by Stewart's shaky preseason. Stewart, who began the preseason as the likely QB, was 1 of 13 for eight yards in a two game stretch and expressed surprise at the decision.
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Chiefs plan guest speaker for Derrick Thomas tribute game
Kansas City will host a guest speaker Tuesday for the Derrick Thomas tribute ahead of Sunday's season opener with the Colts. Coach Gunther Cunningham refused to name the speaker, saying only that it is someone he respects. Thomas, a nine time All Pro, died in February from injuries in a traffic accident.
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Saints shuffle lineup after final cuts in New Orleans
The Saints waived end Uhuru Hamiter tackle Robert Newkirk wide receiver Ryan Thelwell and safety Gerald Vaughn. They claimed tackle Martin Chase end Marques Douglas corner back Todd Franz and running back Jerald Moore off waivers. Chase Douglas Franz and Moore bring NFL experience from Ravens Lions and Raiders.
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