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Rumor has it that Notre Dame was to come to Denton to play in our new stadium , but after RV's last statement the Irish didn't feel 100% confident it was going to get done and took the Baylor deal instead. Again, that is just a rumor

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/story/180747.html Irish expected to play Baylor in Arlington in 2012 By WENDELL BARNHOUSEwbarnhouse@star-telegram.com When Baylor faces Notre Dame in 2012, the game more than likely will be played at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington. Sources said Wednesday that Notre Dame and the Cowboys have exchanged documents regarding the Oct. 6, 2012, game played at the NFL facility. Notre Dame is the home team in the one-game contract with Baylor. Notre Dame is expected to make an announcement about playing the game in Arlington in the next few days. A year ago, Notre Dame announced it wanted to start playing one of its seven home games at neutral sites around the country. Recently, Notre Dame announced it would play Washington State at San Antonio's Alamodome on Oct. 31, 2009. Notre Dame, one of three Division I-A independents, also plans to play an opponent to be determined in Orlando's Citrus Bowl in 2011 and 2014. Wendell Barnhouse, 817-390-7760

We are set to host Air Force in 2009 , If I remember right the home & home series we have with them ( from 2003) was based on the fact that we would be in a new stadium by then. Is that correct ? We are also supposed to host K-State on 09/25/10 as part of a 2 for 1 (we travel to Manhattan in 2008 & 2012 ). Would we lose these games if we are still in Fouts ??

This needed to be bumped. Too much talking about DD & bent out of shape about a stadium that is not here yet. This is GREAT news that's not getting any LOVE.

IF WE CAN'T SELL OUT OR COME CLOSE TO IT EVERY HOME GAME THIS YEAR , DO WE DESERVE A NEW STADIUM ??? IF WE CAN GET AN AVERAGE OF 25,000K+ THEN THIS WILL OPEN THE EYES OF THE POWERS TO BE AND HOPEFULLY FORCE A NEW STADIUM IF WE AVERAGE SAY LESS THAN 20,000k THAN IM SORRY TO SAY , WE DON'T DESERVE A NEW STADIUM. INSTEAD OF EVERYONE WORRING ABOUT THIS , LET'S ALL DO OUR PART AND TRY TO GET EVERYONE YOU KNOW BUTT's IN FOUTS THIS YEAR.

http://cfn.scout.com/2/660949.html Top Quarterbacks 1. Michael Desormeaux, UL Lafayette 2. Omar Haugabook, Troy 3. Kinsmon Lancaster, UL Monroe 4. Corey Leonard, Arkansas State 5. Joe Craddock, Middle Tennessee 6. Rusty Smith, Florida Atlantic 7. Paul McCall, Florida International 8. Daniel Meager, North Texas Running Backs 1. Jamario Thomas, North Texas 2. Calvin Dawson, UL Monroe 3. Tyrell Fenroy, UL Lafayette 4. Reggie Arnold, Arkansas State 5. Kenny Cattouse, Troy 6. Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic 7. DeMarco McNair, Middle Tennessee 8. Cedric Wilkerson, Arkansas State 9. Julian Reams, Florida International 10. Amod Ned, Florida International Receivers 1. Gary Banks, Troy 2. LaGregory Sapp, UL Monroe 3. Mykeal Terry, Troy 4. Bobby Williams, Middle Tennessee 5. Derrick Smith, UL Lafayette 6. Frantz Simeon, Florida Atlantic 7. Kevin Jones, Arkansas State 8. Houston Whiddon, Florida International 9. Brandon Jackson, North Texas 10. Levi Dejohnette, Arkansas State Kickers 1. Drew Edmiston, UL Lafayette 2. Cole Wilson, UL Monroe 3. Greg Whibbs, Troy 4. Josh Arauco, Arkansas State 5. Matt King, Middle Tennessee 6. Warley Leroy, Florida Atlantic 7. Dustin Rivest, Florida International 8. Steven Woodward, North Texas Top 20 Sun Belt Fantasy Prospects (These aren't necessary based on total points, but value to their position is also taken into account.) 1. RB Jamario Thomas, North Texas 2. RB Calvin Dawson, UL Monroe 3. QB Michael Desormeaux, UL Lafayette 4. RB Tyrell Fenroy, UL Lafayette 5. RB Reggie Arnold, Arkansas State 6. QB Omar Haugabook, Troy 7. QB Kinsmon Lancaster, UL Monroe 8. WR Gary Banks, Troy 9. QB Corey Leonard, Arkansas State 10. RB Kenny Cattouse, Troy 11. QB Joe Craddock, Middle Tennessee 12. RB Charles Pierre, Florida Atlantic 13. RB DeMarco McNair, Middle Tennessee 14. RB Cedric Wilkerson, Arkansas State 15. WR LaGregory Sapp, UL Monroe 16. WR Mykeal Terry, Troy 17. PK Drew Edmiston, UL Lafayette 18. PK Cole Wilson, UL Monroe 19. WR Bobby Williams, Middle Tennessee 20. WR Derrick Smith, UL Lafayette

If Tech blows out the Phonies on Labor Day , there will be plenty of tickets for the UNT fans. Only reason the SMU fans will show up for the UNT game is to sing "Na Na Na, Na Na Na ,Hey Hey Good Bye " to PB.

White helmet w/ green SOW or Green helmet w/white SOW

Tailgating ??

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/insider/new...%3dstateChanged COACH AND PROGRAM It was an extreme makeover, offensive edition in 2006 for Troy. After a disappointing showing in 2005, Larry Blakeney fired a pair of offensive coaches and brought in Tony Franklin to take over as offensive coordinator and Matt Moore to oversee the offensive line. Of course, a juco quarterback named Omar Haugabook had a lot to do with the offensive renaissance, but it was Franklin who helped hatch the four-receiver spread offense that allowed Haugabook to flourish. After lining up and trying to ram the football down everyone's throat, the new offense opened holes and allowed the position players to make plays. It's hard to tell by looking at the 1-4 start, but the excitement was already building before the Trojans hit the Sun Belt schedule. Troy went on the road to Tallahassee and had Florida State on the ropes deep into the fourth quarter before losing by a touchdown. Haugabook's 1-yard touchdown run put the Trojans up by a touchdown with 11 minutes remaining, but Florida State's depth eventually wore Troy down in the final minutes. It was the same story at Georgia Tech, where the game was tied at 14 after three quarters before the Yellow Jackets pulled away in the final quarter. But the Trojans learned some valuable lessons from the close calls and ripped through the conference at a 6-1 clip, winning the tiebreaker over Middle Tennessee and earning a trip to the R+L Carrier New Orleans Bowl. Troy unleashed a 41-17 whipping upon Rice, giving the Trojans plenty of momentum heading into the 2007 season. After signing a strong recruiting class, the Trojans have more quality depth than they had last year. Haugabook is back along with plenty of experienced receivers and backs. While the offensive line is a work in progress, the defense returns virtually everybody and is looking to atone for an uncharacteristically poor effort in 2006. With their newfound confidence, their new recruits and more weapons than they had a year ago, the Trojans are eyeing Oklahoma State and Georgia, two of their non-conference opponents from BCS schools. Another conference title is the ultimate goal, but the big schools on the Trojans' schedule had better come to play, because nobody at Troy is planning on letting anyone off the hook this time around. QUARTERBACKS Before last season, the term "Troy's offense" was an oxymoron. The line allowed 35 sacks, the offense averaged just 280 yards per game and the Trojans went 3-4 in conference play despite having the best defense in the league. But all that changed last fall when Omar Haugabook (6-2, 220) took over at quarterback. The juco transfer jump-started the stagnant offense by completing 61 percent of his throws for 2,401 yards and 21 touchdowns. With such a talented quarterback at the controls, Blakeney spread four receivers out and let Haugabook pick the defense apart. But for all Troy's newfound success on the offensive side of the ball, there is room for improvement as Haugabook enters his senior year. For starters, he needs to take better care of the football after throwing 17 interceptions in 2006. The offense turned the ball over at least once a game, and with an inexperienced offensive line this year, Haugabook needs to make better decisions with the football. But to be fair, Haugabook made some major strides in limiting his turnovers during the second half of the season as the Trojans made their run to the conference championship. If the senior can make better decisions consistently in 2007, the offense will be hard to stop. No offense to Tanner Jones (6-2, 200), but nobody in Troy wants to see him on the field in 2007 unless it's the fourth quarter and the Trojans are up by four touchdowns. Jones is a feel-good story -- the walk-on has worked his way to number two on the depth chart and stands to be the starting quarterback in 2008. But as compelling as the redshirt freshman's tale is, it will have to wait another year -- the offense will live and die with Haugabook this year. RUNNING BACKS After being the centerpiece of the Troy's offense for years, the running game became a supplement to the passing attack, and as a result, the Trojan running backs had some room to run in 2006. In the past, the backs had to run into the teeth of defenses that stuffed eight men in the box and waited for the inevitable handoff. But with Haugabook hitting receivers all over the field, opposing defenses were honest and Kenny Cattouse (5-10, 207) took advantage, finishing with 810 rushing yards and four scores. The senior made a bulk of the carries last year, but he will have some company with former starter Sean Dawkins (5-10, 225) returning from injuries. Dawkins missed all of 2006 with a broken foot and a nagging knee injury, but he is healthy and ready to make a solid rushing attack a whole lot tougher. Although he will line up at the running back slot, the senior is built like a fullback and will be tough to slow down on third and short situations. Dawkins is a hard charger, and if he stays healthy, he will take some of the burden off of Cattouse's shoulders and give the running game more of a physical presence. With Dawkins on the shelf last year, freshman Justin Brooks (5-10, 190) was forced into limited action and performed well. Brooks carried the ball 17 times for 72 yards and three scores in nine games in 2006, giving the sophomore a boost of confidence and making him a viable option in the running game if Dawkins can't stay healthy. WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS Before last year, starting wide receiver at Troy would have been a good occupation for somebody in the witness protection program. With a string of weak-armed quarterbacks and a run-first mentality, wide receiver was a place you could go to disappear. But that all changed last season, and a strong group of returning talent will see plenty of action again in 2007. The unit is led by returning starters Gary Banks (6-1, 196) and Mykeal Terry (5-10, 175). Banks was Troy's leading receiver and Haugabook's favorite target a year ago, catching 68 passes for 603 yards and eight scores. While he may develop into one of the top receivers in the league this year, the junior's main claim to fame is being drafted before Dontrelle Willis in the 2000 Major League Baseball draft. Banks actually played in the Chicago Cubs organization for three years before giving football a try. After a conference title and a victory in the New Orleans Bowl, it appears the curse of the billy goat doesn't extend to football. Terry was the team's third-leading receiver last season, hauling in 27 catches for 477 yards and five touchdowns. While Banks emerged as the team's possession receiver, Terry developed into a big play threat as the year went on, averaging a team-high 17.7 yards per catch. The junior didn't get off to such a hot start, but he came on late in the year, earning eight starts and giving the offense a spark during the Trojans' title run. Terry will need to be consistent from start to finish in 2007 as Toris Rutledge, the team's second-leading receiver is absent from the mix. Despite Banks' stint as a professional baseball player and Terry's flair for the dramatic, the most famous receiver on the team is Cornelius Williams (6-1, 180). Viewers of MTV's Two-a-Days will remember him as Ross Wilson's favorite target at Hoover High School. But Williams showed some signs of being a solid Division I-A receiver in 2006, and he should be a starter after a productive spring. The sophomore gained some experience last year, catching six passes in limited action. Williams' biggest assets are his size, quickness and the fact that he knows what it takes to win -- the sophomore was a member of four straight state title teams at Hoover. When there are four receivers on the field -- and it will happen quite a bit -- Andrew Davis (5-9, 165) will probably be that fourth guy. Although the sophomore is a bit undersized, he makes up for it with pure speed. Davis caught 18 passes for 132 yards and two scores last year. A mix of young guys and veterans will provide the depth, but the group is headlined by redshirt freshman Austin Silvoy (6-3, 180). Silvoy was a 1,000-yard receiver as a senior at Nease High School in Florida back in 2005, grabbing 63 receptions and scoring seven times. Troy includes tight ends on its roster, but lists four receivers, labeled H, X, Y and Z, on its depth chart. OFFENSIVE LINE While the Trojans are stocked with experienced position players, the offensive line is a different story. How well the unit comes together will go a long way in deciding how good Troy can be in 2007. The only returning starter is junior Chris Jamison (6-3, 285), who started at right guard a year ago. With so many new faces joining the starting lineup, Jamison moved all over the line in the spring as Blakeney tried as many different combinations as he could in search of some chemistry. As things stand after the spring, Jamison will make the move to left tackle while junior Will Chambliss (6-6, 292) takes over at the right guard slot. Chambliss lacks the speed to play tackle, but his size could make him an asset at guard. The junior will need to keep getting better in the fall, but his size will make up for what he lacks in technique. Zach Yenzer took over the starting center job early in the 2005 season and did an excellent job before departing after last season. Now it will be up to redshirt freshman Danny Franks (6-4, 320) to make the most of his opportunity to start. Franks has size, but the redshirt shirt sophomore will need to get better every day in the fall if he hopes to hold onto his job. Dion Small (6-3, 280) and Steven Merkel (6-5, 298) are slated to round out the starting lineup. Small, a transfer from Georgia Military Academy, is expected to start at right tackle, while Merkel, a junior, should start at left guard. But that all could change when the recruiting class hits campus in the fall. Troy brought in some large lineman that will quickly enter the mix for playing time. Freshmen Jamarr Thompson (6-7, 335) and Micah Grimes (6-4, 300) should push for immediate playing time along with juco transfers Windham Rotunda (6-3, 310) and Tyrell Curtis (6-4, 290). KICKERS Greg Whibbs (5-10, 166) will be back to handle the kicking duties after hitting a pedestrian 11-of-19 field goal attempts in 2006. The junior doesn't have much range beyond 40 yards and has to launch the ball higher to avoid getting so many kicks blocked. He was 35-of-38 on PATs. With the departure of punter Jason Wright, Whibbs could find himself pulling double duty this fall. DEFENSIVE LINE After relying on its defense for so many years, Troy won a conference title and the New Orleans Bowl with a defense that ranked seventh out of eight teams in the Sun Belt. But with an overflow of returning talent, the Trojan defense is determined to show everyone that the 2006 season was a fluke. It all starts up front, as Troy will rival Middle Tennessee for the best defensive line in the league. The big news is the arrival of tackle Chris Bradwell (6-5, 280) who transferred from Northeast Mississippi Community College. The senior started at Florida State as a true freshman before moving on to junior college and has more than enough talent to dominate offensive linemen in the Sun Belt, but it should be noted that he missed the entire 2006 season after running into some problems off the field. But the senior is getting a second chance, and if he has learned from his mistakes, Bradwell could be the missing piece on a line that wasn't really missing any pieces to begin with. Marcus Pittman (6-4, 290) is back at nose tackle after making 20 tackles in 13 games a year ago. But the stat sheet doesn't do the senior justice -- his ability to demand a double-team is what opens the lanes for everyone else to get into the backfield and make plays. Kenny Mainor (6-4, 216) and Shawn Todd (6-3, 245) are back at the ends and looking to keep the heat on opposing quarterbacks. Mainor spent plenty of time in the opposing backfield as 10.5 of his 47 tackles were for loss. The junior also added 6.5 sacks, using his speed to make up for his lack of size. Todd added 31 tackles, seven of them for loss, to go along with 3.5 sacks. The senior was close to putting up even bigger numbers as he led the team in quarterback hurries. If he can find an extra step somewhere, 2007 could be a breakout year for Todd. While the starters are solid, it's going to be hard for anyone to keep Dion Gales (6-6, 290) out of the lineup. The JUCO transfer originally signed with Ole Miss, and the prospect of this SEC-quality pass rusher going up against Sun Belt-quality offensive linemen has everyone in Troy excited. Gales was a first-team All-Mississippi Junior College pick last season after making 68 tackles, including eight sacks and 13 for loss, for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Brandon Lang (6-5, 220) and Steve McClendon (6-4, 280) are also part of the logjam of talent, but both will most likely be providing depth if everyone stays healthy and out of trouble. LINEBACKERS There were plenty of questions at linebacker going into last season, but Boris Lee (6-2, 210) went a long way toward answering most of them. Lee took over the middle linebacker job as a freshman and anchored the group with 62 tackles, six of them for loss, to go along with three interceptions. The sophomore is a bit smallish for a middle linebacker, but his speed gives him the mobility to cover the field, making plays from sideline-to-sideline. Marcus Richardson (6-3, 214) is back after starting for a good part of the 2006 season. Richardson missed some time after breaking his collarbone against Georgia Tech, but he still made 40 tackles in 11 games. The senior will make the move to weak-side linebacker this year, a position that should put his speed to better use. The only new starter is strong-side linebacker Romanique Lewis (6-2, 225), but after five years at Troy the senior is hardly new. Injuries have kept Lewis from making more of an impact so far -- he took a medical redshirt early in his career to have his shoulder operated on -- but he performed well as a backup last year and appears ready to make his last go-round a good one. The senior had 26 tackles last year in limited action, and he provides some physicality to a unit that lacks a heavy hitter. As good as Lee was in the middle last year, his challenge will be to keep juco transfer David McDowell (6-3, 245) watching from the sidelines. McDowell has all of the size Lee lacks to go along with good speed, so it will be hard to keep him from breaking into the rotation at some point DEFENSIVE BACKS In a league that lacks lockdown corners, Leodis McKelvin (5-11, 187) is the exception to the rule. But in addition to keeping the ball out of the hands of the guy he's covering, McKelvin can also tackle. The senior was second on the team with 66 tackles, and he also broke up seven passes and intercepted another. But McKelvin's physicality makes him special -- he tied for the team lead with two forced fumbles last season. With McKelvin back in the lineup, Elbert Mack (5-10, 168) should see quite a bit of action on the other side of the field. Mack started at corner last year and made 33 tackles while appearing in every game. The junior broke up six passes and intercepted two more, making teams pay for trying to pick on him. Although Mack is small, he proved he's capable of holding his own when challenged. Tavares Williams (6-1, 190) will return to his free safety spot, and he'll be joined by junior Terrence Moore (6-3, 195). Williams made 58 tackles a year ago, and the junior will try to make even more of an impact this time around. Moore had 29 tackles and a pair of interceptions in limited time last year. He will need to keep it up in order to keep Sherrod Martin (6-1, 187) from snagging his job. Martin missed all of last year with an injury, but his 146 career tackles show that he can get the job done when healthy enough to compete. While Moore tries to secure his starting spot, Mack will also have a hard time keeping his position with Trevor Ford (6-1, 195) pushing for time at corner. Ford, a transfer from Florida State, made 13 tackles for the Seminoles in 2005 before leaving the program and walking on at Troy. The junior will be eligible this fall, and his quickness and leaping ability won't be left sitting on the sideline for long. PUNTERS Say what you want about Jason Wright's lack of leg strength, he was consistent, and that counts for a lot in the kicking game. How much, you ask? Well, the Trojan faithful might end up learning how much the hard way this season. Adrian Vera (6-1, 201) will get the first crack at the job. The senior has a strong leg, but the knock on him is that his accuracy leaves something to be desired. If Vera faulters, look for place-kicker Greg Whibbs to possibly pull double duty. SPECIAL TEAMS Along with being a phenomenal cover-corner, Leodis McKelvin also happens to be quite the return man. McKelvin averaged 23.5 yards on kick returns and 11.5 yards on punt re-turns in 2006, providing the Trojans with a spark on more than one occasion. McKelvin didn't find the end zone on a kick return, but he did run one punt back for a score last year. With opposing teams looking to kick away from McKelvin when possible, look for Elbert Mack to see some kickoffs flying his way. If that happens, Mack will have to improve on his 16 yards-per-return average. Also, don't be surprised if Trevor Ford gets a shot at returning kicks or punts at some point. He may be the fastest guy on the roster. Grading the Trojans Unit Grade Offense B+ Special teams A- Defense A Intangibles A- BLUE RIBBON ANALYSIS Clearly, the offensive line is an issue, especially when you consider Haugabook's tendency to turn the football over when rushed. Also, the defensive front that is so good at get-ting to opposing quarterbacks needs some work on stopping the run. That being said, it's hard to look at Troy and imagine a scenario in which the Trojans don't return to the New Orleans Bowl this year. By the time the Trojans get to the conference schedule, the newcomers will have settled in on the offensive front, and they have the size to give most teams fits. Also, Haugabook cut back on his turnovers as the 2006 season progressed, and another summer and fall of studying film ought to help him have a better handle on when to force the issue and when to ease up. As for the defense, key transfers up front, at linebacker and in the defensive backfield take a defense that was shaping up to be scary enough and move it to the next level. Opposing offenses will be hard-pressed to stack up with the athletes waiting across the line of scrimmage. So as long as the injury bug doesn't bite Haugabook, don't expect the tiebreaker to be necessary this time around. For the most comprehensive previews available on all 119 Division I teams, order the "Bible" of college football, the 2007 Blue Ribbon College Football Yearbook, at www.blueribbonyearbook.com or call 1-866-805-BALL (2255). <H4 class=io-title>Troy Trojans</H4>LOCATIONTroy, Ala.CONFERENCESun BeltLAST SEASON8-5 (.615)CONFERENCE RECORD6-1 (t-1st)OFF. STARTERS RETURNING6DEF. STARTERS RETURNING9NICKNAMETrojansCOLORSCardinal, Silver & BlackHOME FIELDMovie Gallery Stadium (30,000)HEAD COACHLarry Blakeney (Auburn '70)RECORD AT SCHOOL127-65-1 (16 years)CAREER RECORD127-65-1 (16 years)ASSISTANTS• Tony Franklin (Murray State '81), Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks • Jeremy Rowell (Troy '97), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks • Mike Pelton (Auburn '94), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line • John Schlarman (Kentucky '97), Offensive Line • James Joseph (Auburn '97), Running Backs • Neal Brown (Massachusetts '02), Wide Receivers • Brain Turner (Troy '00), Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator • Benjy Parker (Ole Miss '98), Linebackers • Shayne Wasden (Auburn '92), Receivers TEAM WINS (Last five yrs.)4-6-7-4-8FINAL RANK (Last five yrs.) 89-83-76-113-702006 FINISHBeat Rice in the New Orleans Bowl.

Only if you have a good showing vs. Tech. A bad game could lead to only about 10K showing up to the UNT game. SMU fans will not show up if they feel that they will get embarrassed again. I don't think it will happen , because PB will not last all season if the ponies stumble out of the gate this season so he should have his team ready this year, but then again you never know. D Martin is the key to this game. We shut him down , we win. He goes for 125 + yds , edge ponies

Looking back , I agree with you. I didn't realize they only listed 11 college coaches. I couldn't put Fry over any of those guys other than maybe Switzer. How many games would Barry of WON if he had "legal" players during his tenure at OU ????? As for Frazier , he was a stud in his day, 4th all time.. I don't know about that , but Id say the best option QB I've ever seen. No Anthony Munoz ( USC) baffles me

http://ultimateteam.rivals.com/UltimateVote.asp Vote Joe Green , he's currently 5th on the DL list behind Reggie White,Julius Peppers, Warren Sapp & Jevon Kearse. I can't believe Hayden Fry wasn't listed for all time greatest coaches

I love college football no matter who is playing. There are some other good match ups for the 1st week , so my question , other than the obvious . What opening game you looking forward to the most ?? I'm leaving out a few , can't list them all , so I tried to keep it somewhat regional

As a long time Cubbie fan ( 84) I would THRILLED!!!! Would he sell the Mavs ??? Would be tough to try to own 2 teams

Those Phonies are too busy arguing w/ each other because everyone has to be right all the time. The board is pathetic , most need to buy a sense of humor & not be so " internet tough". ..David Stanley.. I was young then , but didn't SMU get in trouble for some kind of recruiting violation with him or something ????

Agreeded. If our line plays as our best position , then our backs would be off the chart. We have a former National Rushing Champion and a 4 star recruit , how many other teams in the Belt can say that ?? I know our QBs will not get any respect , but have 3 QB who have started a DI game and a stud frosh in the wings. I can't argue too much with 3-9 , but I'm thinking more along the lines of 5-7/6-6

Good News for all these players is that they will all be either drafted or invited to camp by the Cincinnati Bengals

FROM FOXSPORTS.COM New Orleans coach Buzz Williams, coming off a 14-17 season in his first year as the Privateers head man, resigned on Friday afternoon, according to numerous sources close to the situation. Williams, 34, was unavailable for comment. Sources indicated, however, that Williams was frustrated because of financial limitations and other obstacles at the program in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Williams informed his team of the decision on Friday afternoon. New Orleans was slated to open up its arena this spring, but sources told FOXSports.com it won't likely happen until May 2008. The Privateers also don't have locker rooms, and only have five sports currently active. Williams brought in an impressive recruiting class this season, and also fielded interest from Kentucky head coach Billy Gillespie to be an assistant there before deciding on Marquette. The timing of the move was rare as it happened on the first day of the July recruiting period.

I've always supported BB , but now I can no more. Did he use roids ??? Probably , but so did 100s of other baseball players , so you can't just single him out. Has the media been unfair in criticizing him over the past few years , Yes , but he brought some of that on himself. He has a chance to be in the Home Run Derby in his own park during All Star weekend. He says No , citing he is his own man and can choose not too. True , but for one night , call a truce w/ the media , fans and the rest of the baseball world and participate in the funnest night the sport has to offer. You have every right to get booed from here on out now , I don't care and now I'm one of those booers!!

I don't get this move. He only won 14 games last year , so he can't be headed for another HC post. If he wanted to "move up" in the coaching world you would think he would try to cash in after next year. He had 4 starters back & possibly the best player in the Belt. You would think NO would a favorite and could easily win 22+ games next year. So maybe he goes to be an assistant ? I don't get it. Does Fulce ask to be released now ???? According to KU website , they only have 2 assistances to BG. I think most schools have 3 , if Buzz doesn't go to KU then I'm real confused

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_pass This article is about a type of football play. For Thoroughbred racehorse, see Forward Pass (horse).In several forms of football a forward pass is when the ball is thrown from one player to another on the same team, ending closer to the opponent's goal [edit] American and Canadian Football An American football quarterback in the "pocket" and preparing to pass.In American and Canadian football, a forward pass — usually called simply a pass — is a throwing of the football from a member of the team in possession of the ball to another member of the same team who is closer to the opponent's goal line. This is permitted only once during an offensive play and only from behind the line of scrimmage. An illegal forward pass incurs a 5 yard penalty and the loss of a down. If an eligible receiver on the passing team legally catches the ball it is a complete pass and the receiver may attempt to advance the ball. If an opposing player legally catches the ball (all defensive players are eligible receivers) it is an interception. That player's team immediately gains possession of the ball and he may attempt to advance the ball toward his opponent's goal. If no player is able to legally catch the ball it is an incomplete pass and the ball becomes dead the moment it touches the ground. It will then be returned to the original line of scrimmage for the next down. If any player interferes with an eligible receiver's ability to catch the ball it is pass interference and will incur a penalty. The person passing the ball must be a member of the offensive team, and the recipient of the forward pass must be an eligible receiver and must touch the passed ball before any ineligible player. The moment that a forward pass begins is important to the game. The pass begins the moment the passer's arm begins to move forward. If the passer drops the ball before this moment it is a fumble and therefore a loose ball. In this case anybody can gain possession of the ball before or after it touches the ground. In Canadian football, if the passer drops the ball while his arm is moving forward it is an incomplete pass (unless someone catches the ball before it hits the ground in which case it is a completed pass or an interception). Under American football's tuck rule, if the quarterback is attempting to bring the ball back to his body after starting a passing motion, a lost ball may be considered an incomplete pass even if the quarterback's arm is moving backward at the time. The quarterback generally either starts a few paces behind the line of scrimmage or drops back a few passes as the ball is snapped. This places him in an area called the "pocket" which is a protective region formed by the offensive blockers up front and between the tackles on each side. A quarterback who runs out of this pocket is said to be scrambling. Once out of the pocket, if he has no good option for a forward pass, then he can legally throw the ball away to prevent a sack. If he throws the ball away while still in the pocket then a penalty called "grounding" is assessed. If a forward pass is caught at the sideline it is only complete (or intercepted) if the receiver catches the ball in bounds. In the NFL the receiver must touch the ground with both feet within bounds after catching the ball to be in bounds. In the NCAA the receiver only needs to touch the ground with one foot within bounds after catching the ball. The CFL rule is similar to the NCAA's - the pass will be ruled complete if caught by a receiver in mid-air, as long as he touches the ground in bounds with his first step. What is common to all gridiron codes is the receiver must have possession of the ball while he is still in bounds as defined by his code. If the receiver catches the ball but the official determines that he was still "bobbling" it as he stepped into touch, the pass will be ruled incomplete. [edit] History According to NFL history (see external link below) the forward pass was legalized from anywhere behind the line of scrimmage February 25, 1933. Before that rule change a forward pass had to be made from 5 or more yards behind the line of scrimmage. Eddie Cochems, the Saint Louis University coach, was the first to use the forward pass on September 5, 1906 with Bradbury Robinson passing to Jack Schneider in a game at Carroll College (Wisconsin). Under the leadership of Coach Cochems and his employment of the forward pass, the "Blue and White" completed a perfect 11-0 season in which they outscored opponents 407-11. However, the play was not used widely until Knute Rockne and Gus Dorais refined it while lifeguarding on a Lake Erie beach at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio during the summer of 1913. That year, Jesse Harper, Notre Dame head coach, showed how the pass could be used by a smaller team to beat a bigger one, first utilizing it to defeat rival Army. After it was used against a major school on a national stage in this game, the forward pass rapidly gained popularity. Forward passes were first permitted in Canadian football in 1929[1], but the tactic remained a minor part of the game for several years. Jack Jacobs of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is recognized, not for inventing the forward pass, but for popularizing it in the Western Interprovincial Football Union, thus changing the Canadian game from a more run-dominated game to the passing game as seen today.

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