Aggie football player dies from lung blood clot
Brandon Fails, an 18 year old Texas A&M defensive lineman, died after a blood clot traveled to his lungs following a leg injury. The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office ruled massive pulmonary embolism as the cause after an autopsy. Fails had knee surgery in October and collapsed while leaving his dormitory, dying at a Bryan hospital. He had played in four games this season and was a top prospect for next year. He earned multiple state defensive honors in high school.
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College All-Star Game Prep Amid Holiday Bowl News
Alabama visits Hawaii this Saturday as security tightens and alcohol sales may stop early after a rough headline last weekend. Hawaii and Cincinnati players clashed on the field postgame, prompting police separation and taunts from fans in Orlando. Maryland and Central Florida coaches lead Rotary Gridiron Classic duties with Friedgen aiming for a Peach Bowl bid and Kruczek guiding UCF in a 6-5 MAC season. In St Petersburg, Adrian McPherson admits involvement in a blank check theft but faces no charges, while Ray Tellier is fired at Columbia but remains as assistant AD. Lou Holtz’s Carolina contract extended through 2007. Washington State’s Jason Gesser remains on crutches as he eyes a Rose Bowl chance with UCLA looming.
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West Virginia campus beefs up security
Morontown West Virginia security tightens for Backyard Brawl against Pittsburgh as WVU warned after Blacksburg riot. In Columbus Ohio video charges planned for rioters from Ohio State victory over Michigan.
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Hornets fire Volek as Sac State ends 5-7 season
Sacramento State football coach John Volek was dismissed Tuesday after the Hornets finished 5-7. In eight seasons he compiled a 31-56-17 record.
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Hughes out as Jackson State football coach after 7-4 season
Jackson State in Jackson Mississippi will not retain head coach Robert Hughes after the Tigers posted a 7-4 record for the third straight season. Athletic director Roy Culberson recommended Hughes be given another university job.
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Cities Express Interest in Hosting Army-Navy Game
East Rutherford New Jersey and Philadelphia lead fourteen cities eyed for the future Army-Navy game site. The academies plan a new five year contract as the Philadelphia agreement ends after next year. Other inquirers include Chicago Miami Pittsburgh Houston San Antonio Tampa Jacksonville Buffalo and the New England region.
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NCAA Clears Miami Center Romberg After Bet Incident
The NCAA confirms Miami Hurricanes center Brett Romberg faced no wrongdoing following a bet he placed with a talk show host. The ruling closes the inquiry and clears Romberg of any eligibility concerns.
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N C State Accepts Gator Bowl Bid Under Amato
North Carolina State accepted a bid Tuesday to play in the Gator Bowl, its third straight postseason game under coach Chuck Amato. The No. 21 Wolfpack, 10-3, will meet the Pittsburgh-West Virginia winner or Notre Dame in Florida.
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Nebraska notes NU kicker suspended for Colorado game
Nebraska coach Frank Solich suspended senior place-kicker Josh Brown for Fridays game with No 13 Colorado after a Sunday arrest for suspected DUI in Omaha. Backup Sandro DeAngelis out for season, walk-on Dale Endorf possible replacement. Solich may name new offensive coordinator and surrender play calling. Colorado tailback Chris Brown injured. status unclear. Open letter from Solich Barnett and university presidents urges good sportsmanship.
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