Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports At least two Baylor football players are being investigated for their involvement in an alleged sexual assault incident, according to a report.KWTX in Waco reported on Thursday that at least four suspects were interviewed by police for an incident in November that involved members of the school’s equestrian team. KWTX says the incident occurred at an apartment complex near campus.According to the report, at least two of the suspects who were interviewed were redshirt freshmen on the Baylor football team.The incident allegedly occurred late on Nov. 11/early Nov. 12 after the football team lost to Texas Tech earlier in the day. It was reported to the school’s Judicial Affairs and Title IX offices on Nov. 14. Two campus police reports about the matter were dated Nov. 17. They reportedly obtained photos and video as evidence.The latest report will lead many to feel it’s the same old behavior by Baylor. Baylor football coach Art Briles … [Read more...] about Report: Two Baylor football players investigated in sexual assault incident
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The future of running backs in modern football
Sometime around 2013 or 2014, running back was supposed to be a dying position in the NFL. In those two drafts, no back was taken with a first-round pick for the first time since the NFL-AFL merger. Then Le’Veon Bell racked up 854 receiving yards in the 2014 season. David Johnson hit 879 in 2016. This season, Alvin Kamara and Todd Gurley had 826 and 788 respectively, and none of that includes Kareem Hunt’s eye-popping 1782 yards from scrimmage (455 of which came as a receiver) in his rookie season. Running backs aren’t disappearing from pro football, but their role is changing. We talked to Kamara, Priest Holmes, Carlos Hyde, and Kevin Faulk to find out what it means to play the position now, the different ways in which backs approach their jobs and roles, and what it will take to succeed as a running back in the years to come. … [Read more...] about The future of running backs in modern football
Purdue bucks downward trend in college football attendance
Purdue's attendance jumped by more than 13,000 fans per game in coach Jeff Brohm's first season. AP Ralph D. Russo AP Feb 18, 2018 at 10:31a ET Buoyed by a turnaround season, Purdue bucked a trend in college football by increasing attendance by more 13,000 fans per game in 2017 — and, in the process, banked an extra $2.5 million in revenue compared with 2016. Attendance at the FBS level was down overall last season by 1,409 fans per game, according to NCAA stats. CBS Sports reported it was the largest year-to-year decrease since 1983. While media rights deals with television networks bring hundreds of millions of dollars into major college football programs, the bulk of which goes to schools in the Power Five, game-day revenue is still important. Purdue, for example, made more than $8,700,479 in revenue for its six home games in 2017, according to the school. That was an increase of $2,563,903 over 2016, when the … [Read more...] about Purdue bucks downward trend in college football attendance
College football attendance dips, but Purdue gets Brohm bump
Buoyed by turnaround season, Purdue bucked a trend in college football by increasing attendance by more 13,000 fans per game in 2017 – and, in the process, banked an extra $2.5 million in revenue compared to 2016.Attendance at the FBS level was down overall last season by 1,409 fans per game, according to NCAA stats . CBS Sports reported it was the largest year-to-year decrease since 1983.While media rights deals with television networks bring hundreds of millions of dollars into major college football programs, the bulk of which goes to schools in the Power Five, game-day revenue is still important.Purdue, for example, made more than $8,700,479 in revenue for its six home games in 2017, according to the school. That was an increase of $2,563,903 over 2016, when the Boilermakers played seven games at Ross-Ade Stadium.Behind first-year coach Jeff Brohm, Purdue went 7-6 last season after winning a total of eight games in the previous three years. Attendance at Ross-Ade rose by … [Read more...] about College football attendance dips, but Purdue gets Brohm bump
Rodchenkov to AP: Russian footballers immune from drug bans
Russian soccer players were protected from being caught doping under direct government orders that laboratory director Grigory Rodchenkov said he followed to ensure cheating was covered up as part of a far-reaching conspiracy.Outlining his involvement in soccer for the first time to The Associated Press, Rodchenkov claimed an instruction to ”avoid any scandal” came from then-sports minister Vitaly Mutko, who now serves as a deputy prime minister despite being involved in the doping scheme.”Russian footballers were immune from doping-control actions or sanctions,” Rodchenkov said in response to questions through his lawyer from his hiding place in the United States.Rodchenkov fled Russia two years ago to confess to his role in a widespread doping cover-up in his homeland, notably at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and by track and field athletes.The focus is sharpening on doping practices in Russian soccer with the World Cup kicking off in Moscow in four … [Read more...] about Rodchenkov to AP: Russian footballers immune from drug bans
Arkansas State suing Miami for failing to reschedule football game
AP Feb 16, 2018 at 7:29p ET JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas State has sued Miami and is seeking $650,000 in damages for failing to reschedule the football game in Jonesboro that was canceled in September because of concerns about Hurricane Irma. The lawsuit was filed in Craighead County District Court late Friday afternoon, and Arkansas State says Miami has “refused to timely and reasonably reschedule the game in years in which it has openings.” Miami was scheduled to play at Arkansas State on Sept. 9 as part of a two-game contract that saw the Red Wolves travel to face the Hurricanes in 2014. However, because of travel issues ahead of Hurricane Irma, the game was canceled — despite Arkansas State athletic director Terry Mohajir offering to play the game a day earlier and aid with travel and accommodations. Miami was off the week following the canceled game with the Red Wolves before returning to the field a week later against Toledo. The … [Read more...] about Arkansas State suing Miami for failing to reschedule football game
MSU football coach Dantonio gets 1-year extension to 2023
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio’s contract has been extended one year through the 2023 season.Dantonio has had a six-year rollover deal, so an extension like this is routine. But it comes as Michigan State’s football and basketball programs face questions following an ESPN report last month detailing various allegations. Dantonio defended himself after the report, saying he’s always worked with the proper authorities when dealing with sexual assault cases.Dantonio finished his 11th season as Michigan State’s coach. The school announced his extension Friday. It is effective from Jan. 15, 2023, through Jan. 14, 2024.—More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 . … [Read more...] about MSU football coach Dantonio gets 1-year extension to 2023
Johnny Manziel attempting a football comeback
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel says he’s making a football comeback.Manziel announced Wednesday that he will participate in the developmental Spring League in Austin, Texas, which will play from March 28 to April 15. The league is designed for players hoping to impress NFL scouts. The league confirmed Manziel will participate.Manziel won the Heisman as a freshman with Texas A&M in 2012 and left school after his sophomore season for the NFL. He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns, but was cut in 2016 and hasn’t played since.In a recent interview with “Good Morning America”, Manziel said he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has stopped drinking alcohol. In 2016, a domestic assault charge against Manziel in Dallas was dismissed after Manziel took an anger management course and participated in the NFL’s substance-abuse program. He was also suspended four games for a … [Read more...] about Johnny Manziel attempting a football comeback
New Mexico football coach faces heat over slur allegations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) New Mexico football coach Bob Davie said Friday he will appeal a 30-day suspension in connection with multiple investigations involving misconduct.In a statement released by the school, Davie said none of the three investigations conducted over a nine-month period found he violated any school policy.”I fully cooperated in every respect and met multiple times with the investigators, but was never asked to meet with or provide information” to a Chicago-based law firm conducting one of the probes, Davie said.Davie said investigators from that firm, Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, never asked him about one allegation in which he was accused of asking his players to ”get some dirt” on a victim of sexual assault. ”So there is no misunderstanding, never did I make that or any similar comment,” Davie said.The school announced Thursday it was suspending Davie without pay for 30 days following multiple investigations that examined … [Read more...] about New Mexico football coach faces heat over slur allegations
The Latest: New Mexico football coach appealing suspension
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) The Latest on New Mexico football coach Bob Davie (all times local):1:15 p.m.New Mexico football coach Bob Davie says he will appeal a 30-day suspension in connection with following multiple investigations involving misconduct.Davie said Friday that none of the three investigations conducted over a nine-month period found he violated any school policy.He says investigators never asked him about one allegation in which he was accused of asking his players to ”get some dirt” on a victim of sexual assault. Davie says he never said that.Reports released Thursday say witnesses reported Davie using racial slurs and seeking information on sexual assault victim.Davie did not address the alleged racial slurs in his statement but told investigators through his attorney that he never used them.Interim President Abdallah suspended Davie for 30 days without pay.Davie says he fully cooperated with all investigations.—11:45 a.m.New Mexico football coach Bob … [Read more...] about The Latest: New Mexico football coach appealing suspension