Bernard to enter NFL draft after standout UNC season
NC tailback Gio Bernard announced he will enter the spring NFL draft after a 2012 campaign that saw him lead the ACC in rushing and punt return average. The Boca Raton native plans to return to finish his degree in 2014 while pursuing professional opportunities.
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Kingsbury lands head coach post at Texas Tech
LUBBOCK Texas AP Kuff Kingsbury introduced as the new Texas Tech head coach after starring at Tech under Mike Leach and mentoring Heisman winner Johnny Manziel. Kingsbury, 33, becomes the youngest BCS head coach with a four year deal averaging 2 million annually. Temple offers Matt Rhule to become Owls’ new head coach per AP source.
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Arizona Wildcats face Nevada in New Mexico Bowl showdown
Arizona and Nevada meet in the New Mexico Bowl with high powered offenses and shaky defenses. Arizona relies on Ka'Deem Carey while Nevada backs Stephen Jefferson. both teams seek postseason success and momentum ahead of next seasons.
Satterfield named permanent football coach at Appalachian State
Appalachian State promotes Scott Satterfield from interim to head coach replacing Jerry Moore. A former quarterback from 1992 to 1995, Satterfield has spent 17 of 22 years at the school as player or coach and led the program as interim this season. He vows to continue the Mountaineers championship legacy and aims to build on nine decades of success.
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Limestone appoints Bobby James first football coach
Limestone College introduces Bobby James as the Saints first football coach with 18 years of coaching, 13 as defensive coordinator. He comes from Wingate University where he led the defense for six years, culminating in a 2010 title run including SAC championship and NCAA appearances. He played at Bloomsburg and earlier coached at Susquehanna New Haven Drake Wilkes Lenoir Rhyne and Bloomsburg. Limestone plans to recruit about 50 athletes for a 2013 redshirt year ahead of a 2014 full schedule.
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Panthers star Steve Smith still chasing Hall of Fame
Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, 33, says he once chased Hall of Fame goals but now slows to enjoy the game. The 12-year veteran sits 11,277 receiving yards and 759 receptions, needing 197 catches and 2,500 yards to reach top 10 in both. He remains Carolina's No. 1 target and eyeing a seventh 1,000-yard season while playing with Cam Newton.
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