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National Update

4/15

"Davis near end of chemo. UNC coach doing well in treatment." Raleigh News & Observer.
"Spurrier: Removing flag would help S.C.." Columbia, S.C., The State.

ACC ...

"Grobe says defending ACC crown will be tough." Winston-Salem Journal.
FSU "Progress still up in the air." Tallahassee Democrat.
"FSU's offense no longer is a punch line." Mike Bianchi / Orlando Sentinel.
"Hokies' 'O' again impresses." Second straight time scrimmage not just about the team's defense. Roanoke Times.
"Showtime: Clemson spring game. Tigers' offense entertains with productive day." Greenville News.
Maryland Notes - "Scrimmage scuffles under scrutiny." Baltimore Sun.
NCSU - "O'Brien building a step at a time. New coach brings patient approach to Pack." Charlotte Observer.
"BC’s Cherilus tackles the challenge." Massive tackle returns for fifth year. Boston Herald.
"UVA: Rushing through the rain. Groh singles out younger players in intra-squad game." Charlottesville Daily Progress.
Big East ...

"About time Big East shows us the beef." Mitch Vingle / Charleston Gazette.
"Even with only half a playbook, Cards look good." Louisville Courier-Journal.
USF - "Grothe outshines impressive RB." St. Petersburg Times.
"Pitt Notebook: Mustakas, defensive line improving." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
"Scrimmage leaves Pitt unsettled at QB." Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
"Hip injury sidelines Carter." Top Syracuse TB could be lost for season. Post-Standard.
UConn - "Captain Hernandez. Leadership Skills Show In Switch To Receiver." Hartford Courant.
Big Ten ...

"Heat is on (OSU) quarterbacks. Tressel has defenders blitz, apply pressure during scrimmage." Columbus Dispatch.
Wisconsin - "Chryst takes it in stride. Offense's spring woes no big deal, coach says." Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
"It's all on Henne for Wolverines. Senior QB gets a dash of Tom Brady." Detroit Free Press.
"Penn State latches onto lofty goal." National title talk. Tribune-Review.
"Defense, cold control (Purdue) scrimmage." Lafayette Journal & Courier.
"Hawkeyes' top receiver overcomes 'rookie' error." Des Moines Register.
"Zook invades Irish's S. Side stronghold. ... Illinois' spring workout draws 2,000 fans to St. Rita." Chicago Sun-Times.
"Quarterbacks shine for Hoosiers." Indianapolis Star.
Pac 10 ...

"USC Report - Dennis finishes strong before injury." LA Times.
"Trojans put on a show." Carroll uses spring game to recruit. LA Daily News.
Cal - "As spring drills end, offense gets flak from Tedford." SF Chronicle.
"Bruins still ironing out the offense." LA Times.
ASU "Offense sluggish in spring game." Arizona Republic.
"Boivin: Erickson rushing to change Devils' attack." Republic.
OSU - "Candidates fail to separate themselves." Corvallis Gazette-Times.
"Cougars football ends tough spring on good note." Lopina throws a strike. Seattle Times.
"UW Football | Past and future bright." Seattle Times.
SEC ...

"Tebow shows improved touch passing as Blue defeats Orange." Gainesville Sun.
"Several players step up and earn starting spots." Sun.
"Gators have work to do in defensive backfield." Orlando Sentinel.
"Youth and inexperience stand out on (Tide) defense." Position-by-position look. Tuscaloosa News.
"Saban not putting much stock in stats." Montgomery Advertiser.
"Smith, Hillis, Cleveland show off at Red-White game to cap strong spring." Northwest Arkansas Times.
"USC's defense takes control. Mitchell hits only 13 of 39 pass attempts." Greenville News.
Independents & Mid-Majors ...

"What did BSU learn in spring drills?" Idaho Statesman.
"Murphy: Starting QB job should belong to Hamdan." Statesman.
"BYU's starting QB to be named soon." Deseret Morning News.
"USM Football: $5 million gift is sunshine on a rainy day." Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
"Ute offense redeems itself." Deseret Morning News.
UTEP - "Thomas steps up during scrimmage." El Paso Times.
AFA - "Falcons finish spring with new formations." Denver Post.
"WRs Singleton, Calhoun strut stuff in (Memphis) scrimmage." Commercial Appeal.
Nevada "Pack must replace unsung special teamers." Reno Gazette-Journal.
"Rockets QB Opelt polishes total game." Toledo Blade.
"LBs key to UW's success." Wyoming Tribune-Eagle.
La. Tech "Bulldogs defense strong in scrimmage." Shreveport Times.

4/14

"Settlement reached with Bush family." Financier to get between $200,000-$300,000 for Reggie's rent. Yahoo Sports.
"Navy To Expel Football Player. Decision Angers Alumni After Rape Acquittal." Washington Post.
Liberty Bowl gets afternoon to itself. Game officials happy to have a non-competitive Saturday afternoon Dec. 29. Memphis Commercial Appeal.

ACC ...

"Deacs scrimmage today at noon." Grobe now likes the idea of working out on campus, in front of fans. Winston-Salem Journal.
"Coaches pleased with FSU." Tallahassee Democrat.
Noles To Unveil Offense." Fisher: "We have light years to go." Tampa Tribune.
"Five things to watch for in Clemson’s spring game." Columbia, S.C., The State.
"UVA: Elements for success." Charlottesville Daily Progress.
"Friedgen unhappy with 'older guys' at UM practice. ... session filled with mental mistakes." Baltimore Sun.
"UNC quarterbacks on display" today. Durham Herald-Sun.
"Upgrading Tar Heels. Tweaking facilities, open-door policy some of Davis' changes." Raleigh News & Observer.
"Entire (Miami) team introduced to Shannon's brand of discipline." Ivan Maisel / ESPN.
Big East ...

"U of L's Brohm named Playboy All-American." Courier-Journal.
"Pitt: It's defense vs. offense for Blue-Gold game today." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
"Pitt looks to safeties for solution." Tribune-Review.
"USF Wants Everyone At (QB) Grothe's Level." Tampa Tribune.
UConn's "Emerging Leaders. Captains Coming From Strong Field." Hartford Courant.
Big Ten ...

"OSU football: Wells no longer a forgotten man." Columbus Dispatch.
"Ferentz: Starting jobs will not be guaranteed." Des Moines Register.
"Gaga Gopher." Tom Dienhart / The Sporting News.
MSU Notes - "Defensive coordinator Narduzzi makes impression." Detroit Free Press.
"Spring? Weather keeps IU guessing. Wintry conditions complicate practice, but Hoosiers ready for Cream and Crimson game." Indianapolis Star.
Pac 10 ...

"USC football: Up and running. Tailback competition is 10 deep." LA Daily News.
"UA scrimmage will show off new offense." Tucson Citizen.
"Spring game important to Erickson." Arizona Republic.
"Beavers looking for depth on offensive line." Four returning starters not enough. Corvallis Gazette-Times.
"Harris giving UW football a safety net." Seattle Times.
SEC ...

"Act I of the Tebow Show." Gainesville Sun.
"Saban gives new look to Alabama defensive front. Tide's scheme will vary as hybrid linebackers shift positions." Mobile Register.
Position-by-position look at Tide defense this spring. Tuscaloosa News .
"Five things to look for in USC's spring game." The State.
USC "Backup battle fizzles at QB." The State.
"Kentucky depth at linebacker takes hits." Lexington Herald-Leader.
Independents & Mid-Majors ...

"Coach confident Irish will 'step up.'" Starting QB to be named. Chicago Tribune.
Boise "Offense beats defense on scrimmage's final play, earns steak dinner." Idaho Statesman.
"Controlled 'game' for BYU." Deseret Morning News.
"USM: Fletcher, Harrison shine at RB." Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
"Key scrimmage awaits Herd." Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
"Richard Stevens: Lobos football season like a box of chocolates." Albuquerque Tribune.
"Rockets QB Opelt polishes total game." Toledo Blade.
Utah State "Aggies still uncertain at QB, RB." Deseret Morning News.

Commentaries, ratings and such ...
"College Football Insider: Gunfire, ID theft and break-ins." Wendell Barnhouse / Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Accountability another Shannon staple. To-do-lists for five Florida schools. Matt Hayes / TSN.

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