Miami Tops Ohio State by Sliver in BCS Standings
Miami moves to No 1 in the Bowl Championship Series by just 0.01 points over Ohio State after Ohio State’s overtime win over Illinois. Washington State is third. Oklahoma and Georgia follow. The final BCS standings on Dec 8 will determine the national title game matchup.
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BCS Standings Through November 16 Games
The BCS rankings list Miami at 3.69 and Ohio State at 3.70 leading through games of November 16. Washington State 9.11, Oklahoma 10.75, Georgia 12.16, Notre Dame 13.13, Iowa 13.66, Southern Cal 15.54, Michigan 22.82, Texas 25.46, Kansas State 29.07, Florida State 29.25, Colorado 32.65, Florida 33.27, Penn State 36.48.
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Kingsbury Gathers Heisman Buzz In Big 12 Notebook
Texas Tech quarterback Kliff Kingsbury leads a crowded Big 12 field with 68 percent passing for 4,455 yards and 41 touchdowns. Colorado’s Chris Brown tops rushing, while Oklahoma’s Quentin Griffin and Iowa State’s Seneca Wallace are also in Heisman talk as the league eyes a possible 10 bowl-eligible teams.
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Mangino Eyes Williams Help in KU Recruiting Push
Kansas coach Mangino relies on Roy Williams for campus visits and recruiting help during four upcoming weekends. Williams pledged support and has previously connected with recruits, aiding the program’s push. Freshmen Derek Fine and Kenneth Thompson will enroll, with medical redshirts sought for Jon Cornish and Kyle Knighton. Facilities changes include possible football offices move to Memorial Stadium and opening of the Anderson Family Strength and Conditioning Center next spring. Injury updates: Whittemore and Dyer avoid offseason surgery.
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Wyoming fires coach Vic Koenning amid 2-9 season
Vic Koenning was fired as Wyoming head football coach after a 2-9 record with one game remaining, ending his 5-28 mark across three seasons. He led as defensive coordinator previously and will coach the season finale at New Mexico on November 30 while under a two-year contract.
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Leftwich Questionable as Marshall Visits Ohio
Marshall quarterback Byron Leftwich remains sidelined with a left shin injury and is on crutches. Backup Stan Hill is listed as the starter for the game at Ohio, with a division title and home field in the conference championship at stake for Marshall. Wisconsin receiver Lee Evans will undergo a second knee operation this week after a season sidelined him, hoping for a six month recovery.
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Former Razorback Jermaine Brooks pleads innocent
Former Arkansas tackle Jermaine Brooks pleaded innocent in Fayetteville to charges of selling drugs and possessing stolen weapons. Prosecutors added two counts after two handguns found stolen during a raid on October 22. A trial is scheduled for January 29, with charges totaling 102 pounds of marijuana along with seized guns and about $17,000 in cash.
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NCAA Upholds Cal Bowl Ban and Restores Scholarships
The NCAA upheld California's one year bowl ban for the Bears football team and restored nine scholarships revoked in June after an investigation into academic fraud and other infractions. The ruling ends Cal's bowl hopes at 6-5 while noting a prior 1-10 season.
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