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For Kansas State's Grant Gregory, Message Is Never Give Up

The message never changes, but Kansas State quarterback Grant Gregory finds a note in his inbox every week of the college football season. "Find a way to win." The words of encouragement find their way to Manhattan, Kan., from hundreds of miles away in Mobile, Ala., where Grant's father, Greg Gregory, is the offensive...

Bull Rushing Florida's Big 3

Barry Smith admires South Florida's ascent in the college football ranks. Smith, a former All-American receiver at Florida State who also played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has resided in Tampa, Fla., for nearly 30 years. Smith has watched the Bulls capture Tampa Bay's hearts and tickle...

Three Seasons After His Death, Keeley Dorsey Takes Field Once More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- "Miss Dorsey," the voice on the other end of the telephone said, "I regret to inform you your son Keeley has passed away."Tammie Dorsey received that call on Jan. 17, 2007, telling her that her 19-year old son, Keeley Dorsey, had died. That was more than two years and seven months ago, but those words...

Beyond the Apocalypse of the Trojeyes: Ten Other Games to Watch

God bless you, Week 3. Finally, it's time for football with outcomes less predictable than Al Davis' wardrobe or what happens when you leave PJ Hill alone with a Twinkie. Here's 10 games to watch other than Ohio State-USC.Kansas vs. South Florida, Friday 8PMWhy We're Watching: Velour. Please, Mark Mangino, bring back the...

Matt Grothe Wants A Piece Of The Jersey Pie

The argument to pay college athletes isn't new. For quite some time, college athletics like football and basketball have been driven by money. Money from bowls and money from television contracts. In order to stay competitive, reel in top recruits, and keep the big donors happy, colleges are forced to squeeze every dime...