Bearcats seek respect as underdogs in season opener
Cincinnati coach Rick Minter pushes nickname change arguing UC should be the under dogs while the Bearcats face Kansas. UC opens at Memorial Stadium after a 2 8 1 season, ranked 84th in Sports Illustrated poll, with kickoff at 1 p m Saturday.
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Bearcats Seek Offensive Depth in Minter Era
Cincinnati Bearcats under Rick Minter prepare for a Conference USA move with 16 returning starters and depth concerns at quarterback. Eric Vibberts is questionable after knee surgery, else Brent Petrus may start. Key backs include Shane Thomas and Eric Patterson, with top receivers Ladd Tate and Stewart returning. The team aims to reverse last season’s run defense while hosting Kansas State in the upcoming game.
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Bruins rout Miami as Davis debuts at UCLA
UCLA hosts Miami in Pasadena with 17 returning starters led by Donnie Edwards and Jonathan Ogden while Karim Abdul-Jabbar anchors the Bruins ground game. Miami, under a new coach and offense, features 12 new starters as the national telecast by ABC showcases UCLA’s seasoned depth.
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Huskers Frazier ready for final season at Oklahoma State
Nebraska quarterback Tommie Frazier enters his last college season with a 21 3 record as a starter and a resume including a national title three Big Eight titles and multiple awards. Coach Osborne calls him outstanding while Frazier notes only 12 games remain and vows to attack each day as school begins.
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Deions decision pending as teams court Sanders
Deion Sanders expects to decide his football future by Sept. 8 after talks with the 49ers failed to produce a contract offer. San Francisco aims to table a deal by mid next week while multiple teams continue pursuing him as a cornerback and top defender. Separate notes: Eric Turner reached terms on a three year deal but remains unsigned with holdout ended. Kent Graham waived by Dan Reeves, Tommy Maddox signed to back up Dave Brown. Patrick Bates leaves Raiders four days before opener. Derrick Hoskins to start strong safety against Chargers.
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Byers Advocates Pay for Revenue Athletes in New Book
Kansas City based Walter Byers, NCAA's first executive director, argues the NCAA lost power to curb cheating amid big money and publicity. He details why the term student athlete was created to shield schools from workmen’s compensation claims and urges compensation for revenue-producing athletes in his book Unsportsmanlike Conduct Exploiting College Athletes.
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