Charges against ex-Pitt coach dismissed
(Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:11:32 PST)
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. A St. Joseph Superior Court judge dismissed the charges Friday after determining Haywood had completed all terms of a pre-trial diversion program that included counseling and community...

Iowa's Ferentz stays put despite turmoil
(Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:18:35 PST)
Two straight years of disappointing results, star running backs leaving amid controversy and the loss of two top coordinators would land many coaches on the hot seat. Not Iowa's Kirk Ferentz. He's not going anywhere. Ferentz, who at 13 years and counting is the Big Ten's longest-tenured coach, has the unwavering support of athletic director Gary Barta despite the turmoil that has...

Ex-Memphis coach Porter on ASU staff
(Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:41:32 PST)
Former Memphis head coach Larry Porter has been added to the staff of new coach Todd Graham at Arizona State. Before taking the Memphis job two years ago, Porter was an assistant to Les Miles for five years at LSU, gaining a reputation as one of the top recruiters in the country. But Porter lasted just two seasons as a head coach and was fired last year after going 3-21 in his two seasons at...

New Ohio St. compliance office approved
(Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:16:34 PST)
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. The office is a response to the scandal, which led to the resignation of coach Jim Tressel, but its oversight would apply to numerous departments, including athletics.

Ex-Wisconsin AD faces third allegation
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:24 PST)
Authorities have widened the investigation into a former Wisconsin athletic official John Chadima after a third adult male came forward with allegations of sexual impropriety. Campus police have deemed the third allegation "credible," chancellor David Ward said Thursday. His statement did not describe the nature of the allegations, and a campus spokesman, citing the ongoing investigation,...

Ex-LSU RB pleads not guilty in sex case
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:35:37 PST)
Former LSU running back Charles Edward Scott has pleaded not guilty to one count of sexual battery of an 18-year-old woman last year. The 23-year-old Scott entered the plea Thursday. He was arrested in November on a count of simple rape. Ascension Parish Assistant District Attorney Robin O'Bannon filed a bill of information for the lesser charge of sexual battery on Monday.

Michigan AD: Night game unlikely in 2012
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:58:26 PST)
Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon says the school isn't likely to set up another night football game at home next season. The Wolverines beat Notre Dame in a thrilling game under the lights last season in the first primetime game at Michigan Stadium. But Brandon says it's "getting pretty late in the game" to schedule a night game for 2012.

NCAA proposes moving kickoffs to 35
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:08:27 PST)
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 says its injury data indicates injuries during kickoffs occur more often than in other phases of the game.