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Ingram Keeps Heisman Chatter at Arm’s Length

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. The conjecture that surrounds the Heisman Trophy has found its way to Mark Ingram, Alabama’s sophomore running back, and all the hypothesizing embarrasses him in public. He wants to avoid it as eagerly as he wants to avoid talking ...

From RAY GLIER, The New York Times,  6 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Mark Ingram,  New York Giants,  Nick Saban,  Tim Tebow,  Southeastern Conference

Deep passing game takes blame at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama is an uneasy 8-0. The Crimson Tide has gone from humbling opponents to scratching their heads and wondering where their beast of a team has gone. ...

From RAY GLIER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  5 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Virginia Tech,  Mark Ingram,  Julio Jones,  Greg McElroy,  Nick Saban

Tech's receivers learn to put team first

Terrell Owens, or any number of NFL receivers, would faint in the Georgia Tech offense, which asks receivers to rush up field for a pass that does not come as often as they would like. ...

From RAY GLIER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  29 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Terrell Owens,  NFL

No. 1 Alabama 12, Tennessee 10: Lineman’s Arms Save No. 1 Tide

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. It would have been more fitting had Terrence Cody been hoisted to the shoulders of his teammates and carried triumphantly from the field Saturday. Cody saved No. 1 Alabama’s unbeaten season perhaps even its national championship hopes ...

From RAY GLIER, The New York Times,  24 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Terrence Cody,  Mark Ingram,  Southeastern Conference,  Jonathan Crompton,  Lane Kiffin

Yellow Jackets like their progress against the pass

Georgia Tech’s secondary looked less bewildered against Virginia Tech on Saturday. Players fit into coverages, and there were fewer open spaces for the quarterback to throw darts to receivers. ...

From RAY GLIER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  22 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Virginia Tech,  Tyrod Taylor

Tech's running game more ‘quick strike' than methodical

Strangers to the Georgia Tech triple-option offense expect to sit down to watch paint dry, you know, guys in cement shoes clearing a path for a robust run of 3 yards. ...

From RAY GLIER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  15 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Virginia Tech,  Bobby Bowden,  Anthony Allen (football),  Paul Johnson

Vanderbilt on quick return trip to SEC cellar

“Revenge of the Nerds” had a short run on the marquee of the Southeastern Conference. The hook has come out and Vanderbilt has been dragged off stage, at least for the time being. ...

From RAY GLIER, Atlanta Journal Constitution,  12 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Southeastern Conference,  Bobby Johnson,  Jevan Snead,  Todd Yoder,  Washington Redskins

New Auburn Coach Wins Over His Critics With a 5-0 Start

AUBURN, Ala. The only thing missing here last Dec. 13 was a mob with pitchforks. Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. There was great wailing in the football dens of eastern Alabama about ...

From RAY GLIER, The New York Times,  9 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Gene Chizik,  Auburn University,  Charles Barkley,  Turner Gill,  Mid-American Conference

Appalachian Team Faces Last Generation of Football

APPALACHIA, Va. When the Appalachia High School football coach, Jim Riggs, wanted to preserve what was left of the grass on the Bulldogs’ field, he walked his team across Highway 23 to the dirt and gravel parking lot to practice. Elbow pads were ...

From RAY GLIER, The New York Times,  6 Oct 2009
Related Topics: New York Giants,  New York Jets,  Andy Taylor

Officials Apologize for Georgia Penalty

ATLANTA — Rogers Redding, the Southeastern Conference coordinator of football officials, said Monday that Georgia receiver A.J. Green was penalized incorrectly late in Saturday’s game against Louisiana State for excessive celebration. Green caught a 16- ...

From RAY GLIER, The New York Times,  5 Oct 2009
Related Topics: New York Times Company,  Michael Watson,  Southeastern Conference,  ESPN,  Gonzaga Bulldogs

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