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Bowden Agrees to 1-Year Deal With Option
48 mins ago - Bobby Bowden agreed to a new contract Monday for a 33rd season as coach at Florida State, with options to stay longer if he wants.At a news conference Monday, the school also said it would significantly increase offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher's salary package with an eye toward having him eventually succeed the 78-year-old Bowden.

Villanova Wins 13th Straight in Big 5
Villanova's Corey Fisher, right and Temple's Sergio Olmos, fight for a loose ball in the first half of a basketball game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, in Philadelphia.  (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr) 8 hrs ago - Jay Wright has a new reason to appreciate the deep history of the Big 5: His Villanova Wildcats made it to the top of the record book as one of the best ever.No team in the 52-year history of the city series has ever been on a winning streak like Villanova.

LSU's Glenn Dorsey Wins Lott Trophy
From left, James Laurinaitis, of Ohio State, Chris Long, of Virginia, former NFL player, Ronnie Lott and J Leman, of Illinois, pose for a photo with the Lott Trophy, awarded to the College Defensive Player of the Year, before the presentation of the award at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Branimir Kvartuc) 11 hrs ago - LSU's Glenn Dorsey won the Lott Trophy on Sunday, topping off a week full of individual honors for the Tigers' defensive tackle.Dorsey won the award honoring on-field performance and personal character among defensive players. It capped a banner week for Dorsey, who won the Bronco Nagurski Award as the nation's top defensive player, as well as the Outland Trophy, the Lombardi Award, and Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year.

Florida QB Tebow Makes Heisman History
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Kelly Kline, Pool) 1 day ago - Tim Tebow took a few deep breaths, steadied himself, then plowed through his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech much the same way he takes on tacklers - fast and furious.In rapid fire, Florida's sophomore quarterback thanked everyone he could think of, some of them twice. When it came time to take hold of the 25-pound bronze statue, he looked as if he wasn't sure whether he should run with the prize or throw it. He does both so well.

Tebow Makes Heisman History
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow stands behind the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Kelly Kline, Pool) 1 day ago - Tim Tebow took a few deep breaths, steadied himself, then plowed through his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech much the same way he takes on tacklers - fast and furious.In rapid fire, Florida's sophomore quarterback thanked everyone he could think of, some of them twice. When it came time to take hold of the 25-pound bronze statue, he looked as if he wasn't sure whether he should run with the prize or throw it. He does both so well.

Tebow 1st Underclassman to Win Heisman
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Kelly Kline, Pool) 1 day ago - Tim Tebow needed only two years of college to graduate to Heisman Trophy winner, putting the sophomore in a class by himself.Florida's folk-hero quarterback with the rugged running style and magnetic personality won the Heisman on Saturday night to become the first sophomore or freshman to take college football's most prestigious award.

Navy Promotes Assistant to Top Spot
1 day ago - Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk already had a new coach in mind when Paul Johnson left for Georgia Tech on Friday after six successful seasons.Assistant Ken Niumatalolo was promoted to the head coaching job Saturday.

Florida's Tebow Seeks Heisman History
The four Heisman finalists, from left, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, and Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan enjoy the view of New York City and the Empire State building as they visit Top of The Rock observation deck, Friday, Dec.  7,  2007. (AP Photo/David Karp) 2 days ago - The Heisman Trophy has been handed out every year since 1935 and all the winners have been either juniors or seniors. Florida sophomore Tim Tebow is poised to break that trend and score one for college football's underclassmen.The charismatic and multitalented quarterback, who has already had a season like no other in major college football history, is favored to win the Heisman on Saturday night.

Florida's Tebow Goes for Heisman First
The four Heisman finalists, from left, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, and Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan enjoy the view of New York City and the Empire State building as they visit Top of The Rock observation deck, Friday, Dec.  7,  2007. (AP Photo/David Karp) 2 days ago - The Heisman Trophy has been handed out every year since 1935 and all the winners have been either juniors or seniors. Florida sophomore Tim Tebow is poised to break that trend and score one for college football's underclassmen.The charismatic and multitalented quarterback, who has already had a season like no other in major college football history, is favored to win the Heisman on Saturday night.

Tebow Goes for Heisman First
The four Heisman finalists, from left, Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, and Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan enjoy the view of New York City and the Empire State building as they visit Top of The Rock observation deck, Friday, Dec.  7,  2007. (AP Photo/David Karp) 2 days ago - The Heisman Trophy has been handed out every year since 1935 and all the winners have been either juniors or seniors.Florida sophomore Tim Tebow is poised to break that trend and score one for college football's underclassmen.

App State Headed to FCS Title Game
Appalachian State quarterback Armanti Edwards, left, celebrates a touchdown run against Richmond on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, during an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoff semifinal in Boone, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek) 2 days ago - Appalachian State began the season by stunning Michigan and will end it playing for a record third straight national championship.The Mountaineers can thank their elusive and versatile quarterback for their latest victory.

Florida Sophomore Goes for Heisman First
Tim Tebow, sophomore quarterback for the University of Florida, speaks to a crowd of news media, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007,  following the live broadcast of the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards.  The telecast and awards show was held Thursday night at Atlantic Dance Hall at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Buena Vista, Fla.  Tebow, a Heisman Trophy finalist, took home two awards during the evening -- the Davey O'Brien Award as the country's outstanding college quarterback and the Maxwell Award as the country's outstanding all-around player. Tebow travels to New York this weekend for the Heisman Trophy presentation ceremony.  He could become the first sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy.  (AP Photo/Preston Mack, ho) 2 days ago - A freshman or sophomore has never won the Heisman Trophy. Of course, there's never been an underclassmen quite like Tim Tebow. Actually, Florida's charismatic and multitalented quarterback has had a season like no other in major college football history.Tebow, a sophomore, is the favorite among four finalists who will be in New York for the Heisman presentation Saturday night.

Navy Football Coach Heading to Ga. Tech
2 days ago - New Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson is accustomed to winning the big rivalry games, something the Yellow Jackets haven't done in a while.The former Navy coach, unbeaten in six games against Army, was hired Friday to replace Chan Gailey, who had six consecutive winning seasons at Georgia Tech but was 0-6 against Georgia.

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