Florida QB Rex Grossman Named AP College Player of the Year
Rex Grossman, Florida quarterback, edged Ken Dorsey for the AP College Player of the Year award after a 9-2 season in which he set school passing records. He led the nation in total offense with 3896 yards and 34 touchdowns despite a late-season loss to Tennessee that dashed a likely Rose Bowl bid.
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Cameron fired as Indiana head coach
Indiana athletic director Michael McNeely announced Cam Cameron’s firing after five seasons despite a late surge. Cameron, 18-37 overall, will receive about 183000 annual compensation for three years, with four of his last five games won. News conference attendance was sparse as players reacted with mixed emotion.
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Lobos top Aggies as Carey Parmer lift New Mexico finish strong
Carey and Parmer sparked a second half rally erasing a six point deficit to put New Mexico ahead 60 55 while Eric Chatfield limited Texas A M guard Eric Channing. Palmer edged the Lobos with a late 1 of 2 foul shot for a 61 60 win.
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Grievance Drives Contraction Talks Ahead of Season
Montreal and Minnesota are frontrunners for contraction decisions as an injunction forces the Twins to play next season. Baseball appeals on December 27 to lift that injunction. Players express uncertainty as union claims the contraction vote violated their labor contract.
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Florida smothers Spartans with press
Florida defeats Michigan State 74-70 behind a career-best 23 points by Matt Bonner and a suffocating full court press. Brett Nelson added 15 as Florida builds a 19-point cushion before fending off a late Spartan rally in Gainesville. Marcus Taylor led MSU with 17 points.
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Crouch Eyes Comeback as Heisman Hopes Fade Realities
The article recalls Scott Crouch defending his 1999 Nebraska season with 971 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns while throwing for 1,269 yards despite a shoulder injury. After surgeries and a struggling follow up season, Crouch aims for a healthier 2000 campaign with 105 of 189 passes, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions, remaining a major offensive threat.
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