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Not guilty plea entered for LSU QB Jefferson

ESPN.com news services — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:20:45 +0000

An attorney for former LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson has entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on a charge of simple assault stemming from an incident outside a Baton Rouge bar.

Ohio St. trustees OK rules compliance office

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:18:27 +0000

Ohio State University trustees have approved the creation of a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program’s NCAA infractions scandal.

Ex-Pitt coach Haywood has charges dropped

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:15:46 +0000

An Indiana judge has dismissed a domestic battery charge against former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Michael Haywood, who served briefly as Pittsburgh’s head football coach before the case led to his firing.

Judge hears Sandusky motions on jury, visits

Associated Press — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:15:18 +0000

Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky’s request for greater freedom of movement and visits from his grandchildren was taken under advisement by a judge Friday, but prosecutors countered that Sandusky’s home isn’t a safe place for children.

Sandusky feels people have turned on him after allegations surfaced

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:16:00 +0000

Jerry Sandusky declared Friday that people have turned against him, moments after the ex-Penn State football coordinator asked a judge for greater freedom while he awaits trial on child sex abuse charges.

Diggs, No. 13 prospect, commits to Terrapins

Dave Hooker — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:43:49 +0000

Stefon Diggs, the No. 13 prospect in the ESPNU 150, committed to Maryland on Friday.

‘Foundation set’: Notre Dame unveils new staff

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:42:51 +0000

The Notre Dame coaching staff has a few new faces for the players to get used to.

Domestic battery charges dropped against former Pitt coach Haywood

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:23:00 +0000

Arizona State adds ex-Memphis coach Porter to staff

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Sandusky discuss how allegations have affected his life

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:50 +0000

Sandusky discuss how allegations have affected his life

Maisel: Standard operating procedure

Ivan Maisel — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:29:10 +0000

Junior days are critical to football teams’ recruiting efforts. But they long ago stopped being a loophole through which coaches squeeze to get a head start on their competition.

Jefferson: Play calls hurt LSU in BCS title game

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:03:14 +0000

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson believes the reason the Tigers suffered the first shutout in BCS title game history, losing to Alabama in a 21-0 rout on Jan. 9, is because of the offensive game plan.

Former USC QB Mustain signs with White Sox

ESPNChicago.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:16:01 +0000

Former USC quarterback Mitch Mustain is giving baseball a shot, signing a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Notre Dame unveils new coaching staff

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:52:40 +0000

The Notre Dame coaching staff has a few new faces for the
players to get used to.

Abuse investigators face tricky hurdles

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:37:43 +0000

Abuse probers’ challenge: Physical evidence often lacking.

Meyer the obvious No. 1 choice when it comes to best new coaching hire

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:00 +0000

Part of series: Forget all the blue chippers Urban Meyer poached from other Big Ten schools. Dennis Dodd says Ohio State’s best offseason pickup was Meyer himself. Our No. 1 pick for best new coaching hire is a no-brainer

Sandusky pretrial updates

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:37 +0000

Sandusky pretrial updates

Charge against Haywood dismissed

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:40:10 +0000

An Indiana judge has dismissed a domestic battery charge against
former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Michael Haywood, who served
briefly as Pittsburgh’s head football coach before the case led to
his firing.

Sandusky trial date tentatively set

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:32:05 +0000

Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky briefly testified
at a pretrial hearing Friday, telling the judge overseeing his
child sex-abuse case that he believes a local jury would be as fair
and unbiased as those from anywhere else in Pennsylvania.

Report: Big East, WVU reach agreement

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:12:08 +0000

The Big East and West Virginia were expected to formally announce
Friday a conditional settlement of their legal battles against one
another, clearing the way for the school’s move to the Big 12.

Report suggests ethics committee for Ohio St.

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:58:33 +0000

Consultants have recommended that Ohio State University hire a vice president to oversee a new office responsible for monitoring compliance with rules and regulations in the wake of its football program’s NCAA infractions scandal.

NCAA proposes moving kickoffs from 30 to 35

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:28:30 +0000

The NCAA football rules committee has proposed moving kickoffs from the 30-yard line to the 35 and to limit the running start by players on the kicking team to 5 yards as a way of keeping players safer.

NCAA proposes moving up kickoffs to 35

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:06:17 +0000

The NCAA football rules committee has proposed moving kickoffs
from the 30-yard line to the 35 and to limit the running start by
players on the kicking team to 5 yards as a way of keeping players
safer.

Delany knows playoff would be a win for the Big Ten, and everyone else

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:29:00 +0000

The forecast for a college football playoff? Partly sunny after Big Ten commish Jim Delany stumps for a plus-one format. Dennis Dodd says the real motive here is to break the SEC’s hold on the BCS title and restore some dew back to the Rose.

Slive: Changes to BCS still couple years away

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:26:12 +0000

Mike Slive helped propose the plus-one plan to find a national champion in football and says actual change remains a couple years away even if everyone can agree on changes to the Bowl Championship Series.

North Dakota to resume use of ‘Fighting Sioux’

Associated Press — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:41:09 +0000

Robert Kelley, the University of North Dakota president says the school will resume using its Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA.

Big Ten ADs considering 4-team playoff format

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:17:21 +0000

The Big Ten, which helped squash the notion of a four-team playoff to crown a national champion in college football several years ago, is taking another look.

Ranking coaching hires: Nos. 6-15 all have something to prove

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Part II of a series: Jim Mora wants to win now at UCLA. Not in two years. Brett McMurphy says the feeling is mutual among Nos. 6-15 on our list of best coaching hires, whether it’s young guys like Larry Fedora or oldies but goodies like Norm Chow.

Signing Day commitment tracker

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:31:50 +0000

Five-star Stefon Diggs, the nation’s No. 2 receiver, picks Maryland
over Florida, OSU.

Sources: Oregon’s James lined up for NFL draft

Joe Schad — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:00:42 +0000

Oregon junior running back LaMichael James has his agent and plans in order and is in process of formally informing the school that, as expected, he is entering the NFL draft, sources said Friday.

WVU inquires with Florida State about getting out of game

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:22:00 +0000

West Virginia has asked Florida State about getting out of its Sept. 8 football game in Tallahassee.

Hokies’ 1,700-yard rusher Wilson to enter draft

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:15:37 +0000

Virginia Tech running back David Wilson said Friday he’ll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Report: All-SEC RB Dyer released by Auburn

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:56:46 +0000

Auburn has released All-Southeastern Conference tailback Mike Dyer from his scholarship, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.

Report: All-SEC RB Dyer released by Auburn

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:56:46 +0000

Auburn has released All-Southeastern Conference tailback Mike Dyer from his scholarship, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.

Report: All-SEC RB Dyer released by Auburn

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:56:46 +0000

Auburn has released All-Southeastern Conference tailback Mike Dyer from his scholarship, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press.

Michigan receiver Stonum gets 10-day jail term

Michael Rothstein — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:35:27 +0000

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum was sentenced to 10 days in jail Friday for violation of his probation stemming from a drunken-driving arrest earlier this year.

Michigan WR Stonum sentenced to jail

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:34:17 +0000

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum will spend the next 10 days
in jail after violating probation in a drunken-driving case.

Ex-Penn St. players irked over O’Brien

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:11:08 +0000

At least three former Penn State players lashed out Friday at their
alma mater’s reported plan to hire New England Patriots offensive
coordinator Bill O’Brien as the new head football coach.

Wisconsin RB Ball returning for senior season

Adam Rittenberg — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:07:52 +0000

Wisconsin running back Montee Ball has decided to remain in school for his senior season rather than bolting for the NFL draft.

Hokies’ 1,700-yard rusher Wilson to enter draft

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:05:37 +0000

Virginia Tech running back David Wilson says he’ll skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Memos show Penn St. image, funding concerns

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:01:52 +0000

Penn State’s board of trustees and president focused on repairing the school’s tarnished image and braced for financial backlash in the immediate aftermath of the child sex-abuse scandal, according to memos obtained by The Associated Press.

Tide’s Richardson ‘can’t wait’ for another shot at LSU

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:49:00 +0000

Trent Richardson failed to score during the first go-round with LSU, a sore subject for the back who carried Alabama this season. Dennis Dodd says Richardson can’t wait for another crack at cracking the Tigers’ defense.

Bama lands five-star recruit Collins at UA Game

ESPN Recruiting Nation — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:32:27 +0000

Alabama landed five-star S Landon Collins and four-star ATH Cyrus Jones at the UA All-America Game.

Report: Sanders’ son may pick Stanford

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:41:51 +0000

Barry J. Sanders, the son of NFL Hall of Fame running back Barry
Sanders, is expected to commit to Stanford this weekend, The
Oklahoman reported.

Oklahoma QB Jones to return for senior season

Jake Trotter — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:42:23 +0000

Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones, the school’s all-time leading passer, announced Thursday that he is returning to school for his senior year.

RB Sanders to choose Stanford or Oklahoma St.

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:37:31 +0000

Running back Barry Sanders (Oklahoma City/Heritage Hall) plans to choose between Stanford and Oklahoma State when he announces his decision Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Scout analysis on Renn State coach reports

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:47:41 +0000

Scout analysis on Renn State coach reports.

SEC’s Slive expecting debate on BCS plus-one

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:52:49 +0000

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive says he expects “meaningful discussions about possible changes to the BCS” in the coming months, including about making it a four-team playoff.

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Temple RB Pierce to forgo senior year, turn pro

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:33:00 +0000

Temple running back Bernard Pierce will not return for his senior season and will declare for the NFL draft.

Temple’s Pierce decides to go pro

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:48:48 +0000

Temple running back Bernard Pierce will not return for his
senior season and will declare for the NFL draft.

PSU AD sets deadline for new coach

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:31:35 +0000

The AD at Penn State has set a deadline for the school to hire its
new football coach.

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QB Osweiler leaving ASU for NFL draft

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:16:50 +0000

Signal caller will forego his senior year and turn pro.

Oklahoma QB makes decision about future

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Ball returning to Badgers for senior year

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:11:36 +0000

Heisman finalist Montee Ball on Thursday announced his decision to
return to Wisconsin for his senior season, forgoing NFL riches.

SEC Commish Slive expects "meaningful discussion" about BCS

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive says he expects “meaningful discussions about possible changes to the BCS” in the coming months, including about making it a four-team playoff.

Patterson joins Arkansas State staff

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:38:18 +0000

Pittsburgh interim coach Keith Patterson has been hired as the
new defensive coordinator at Arkansas State.

Sooners’ Jones returning for senior year

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:34:24 +0000

Quarterback Landry Jones has decided to come back for his senior
year at Oklahoma, saying ”there is still a lot more to do.”

Gamecocks receiver Jeffery declares for draft

Joe Schad — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:26:41 +0000

South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and cornerback Stephon Gilmore said Thursday they are declaring for the NFL draft.

Tide players talk about LSU rematch

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:25:43 +0000

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Sooners’ Lewis skipping senior season for draft

SoonerNation — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:13:29 +0000

Oklahoma junior defensive end Ronnell Lewis announced Thursday that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Touted Michigan State DT Worthy to enter draft

Brian Bennett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:12:51 +0000

Michigan State junior defensive tackle Jerel Worthy announced Thursday that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Gamecocks receiver Jeffery declares for draft

Joe Schad — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:00:04 +0000

South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and cornerback Stephon Gilmore said Thursday they are declaring for the NFL draft.

Sooners’ Lewis skipping senior season for draft

SoonerNation — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:55:20 +0000

Oklahoma junior defensive end Ronnell Lewis announced Thursday that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Touted Michigan State DT Worthy to enter draft

Brian Bennett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:42:04 +0000

Michigan State junior defensive tackle Jerel Worthy announced Thursday that he will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

LSU No. 1 despite loss? Some AP voters say yes

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:41:02 +0000

Many voters for The Associated Press Top 25 said they are not absolutely committed to picking the winner of the Allstate Bowl Championship Series Game, opening the possibility of a split champion for the first time since 2003.

Spartans DT Worthy entering NFL draft

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:28:25 +0000

Michigan State defensive tackle Jerel Worthy has decided to skip
his senior season and enter the NFL draft.

Gamecocks receiver Jeffery declares for draft

Joe Schad — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:53:27 +0000

South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and cornerback Stephon Gilmore said Thursday they are declaring for the NFL draft.

Florida State defender Jenkins not entering draft

Joe Schad — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:41:05 +0000

Florida State defensive end/linebacker Brandon Jenkins said he has decided not enter the NFL Draft and will return to school.

Michigan’s Stonum ticketed, violates probation

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:34:01 +0000

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum is still on the team despite violating probation in a drunken-driving case, coach Brady Hoke said Thursday.

Michigan’s Stonum ticketed for revoked license

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:27:36 +0000

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum was ticketed by Ann Arbor police on Thursday morning for driving with a revoked license, AnnArbor.com reported.

Source: Penn St. to meet with Patriots’ O’Brien

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:20:41 +0000

Penn State is planning to meet Thursday with Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, a source familiar with the process told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Georgia Tech’s Hill entering NFL draft

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:08:14 +0000

Stephen Hill says he is bypassing his senior season at Georgia
Tech to enter the NFL draft.

Michigan redshirt WR Stonum stopped by police

ESPN.com news services — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:56:13 +0000

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum was stopped by police on Thursday, his probation officer said.

Bowl Picks, Part IV: Hoping train wreck ends with good final four

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Following Brett McMurphy’s picks all season, you’d be ahead by 20 percent in your, um, imaginary bankroll, but you were hurting last week. He tries to regroup in the last four bowls and has his (fake) money on LSU in the BCS title game.

Bowl Picks, Part IV: Hoping train wreck ends with good final four

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Bowl Picks, Part IV: Hoping train wreck ends with good final four

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:38:00 +0000

Best ever? LSU’s ferocious secondary could solidify its case with BCS win

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:25:00 +0000

Suffocating. Fearless. Intimidating. The list goes on when it comes to LSU’s loaded secondary. Bruce Feldman says Tyrann Mathieu, Morris Claiborne and the rest of the Tigers can solidify their case for best ever with one more win.

To make it to LSU, Mathieu had to make it out of rough Orleans Parrish

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:59:00 +0000

Tyrann Mathieu is no stranger to proving himself. Long before he became the breakout star of the season for top-ranked LSU, Dennis Dodd says the Honey Badger had to prove himself in high school to get out of Orleans Parrish.

W. Virginia explodes for 70 in Orange Bowl rout

Associated Press — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:56:25 +0000

The West Virginia Mountaineers were tough to slow down, and only the Discover Orange Bowl mascot could stop Darwin Cook.

WR Jeffery heads to NFL

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:52:11 +0000

South Carolina’s record-setting receiver Alshon Jeffery is
giving up his senior season for the NFL.

Fumble return leads to record-smashing night

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:32:11 +0000

Fumble return opens floodgates in record-smashing night.

West Virginia lets its play do the talking in record-setting win

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:25:00 +0000

There’s been plenty of off-field drama for No. 23 West Virginia. But after a record-setting win in the Orange Bowl, Chip Patterson says the Mountaineers take their place as an up-and-coming team.

Orange Bowl reaction

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Orange Bowl reaction.

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Some AP voters will place LSU as No. 1 even if it loses to Alabama

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +0000

Would the Associated Press poll panelists vote LSU as No. 1 even if it loses narrowly to Alabama? Or would any give their top slots to Oklahoma State or Stanford?

Some AP voters will place LSU as No. 1 even if it loses to Alabama

College Football News : CBSSports.com — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +0000

Would the Associated Press poll panelists vote LSU as No. 1 even if it loses narrowly to Alabama? Or would any give their top slots to Oklahoma State or Stanford?

Orange Bowl: West Virginia rips Clemson

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:24:34 +0000

Yeah, baby! Record-tying WR, Mountaineers demolish Tigers.

Orange Bowl: West Virginia rips Clemson

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:24:34 +0000

Yeah, baby! Record-tying WR, Mountaineers demolish Tigers.

Report: PSU to interview O’Brien

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:02:13 +0000

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien will
interview for the Penn State head coaching position on Thursday,
the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Wednesday, citing a league
source.

How do you celebrate a TD? Wipe out the mascot!

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:24:06 +0000

West Virginia safety Darwin Cook’s 99-yard TD was a sprint with no
contact, so he got his licks in on the Orange Bowl mascot.

Miles says LSU has ‘one goal left’

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:57:38 +0000

LSU coach Les Miles says team has one goal left.

Wisconsin’s Ball returning for senior season

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:53:00 +0000

Wisconsin’s Ball returning for senior season

Iowa St. names Messingham new O-coordinator

David Ubben — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:54:24 +0000

Iowa State didn’t have to look far to find its new offensive coordinator.

Vols WR Arnett will transfer to Michigan State

Joe Schad — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:43:17 +0000

Tennessee wide receiver DeAnthony Arnett will transfer to Michigan State, he said Wednesday.

Mathieu motivated by family tragedies

FOXSports.com News for COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:10:53 +0000

A father in prison for murder. A tangled, painful upbringing. LSU
star draws strength from turmoil.

Video: Alabama arrives in New Orleans

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Boise State gives Petersen new five-year deal

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:13:20 +0000

Boise State coach Chris Petersen has reached agreement with the school on a $375,000-per-year raise and new five-year contract.