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FBC–T25-BULKED UP BOOTY
LOS ANGELES – Quarterback John David Booty was so devoted to summer workouts at USC, he missed the wedding of a close friend in Louisiana. His buddy understood, since he plays fullback at LSU. If preseason rankings prove accurate, the two will renew acquaintances in New Orleans at the national championship game. By John Nadel.
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BC-FBC–COLLEGE FB FOCUS
UNDATED – The kickoff return is about to make a comeback in college football. With the NCAA moving kickoffs back from the 35 to the 30-yard line this season, expect far fewer touchbacks, more swings in field position, possibly more points and maybe even more injuries. By College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo.
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– With:
– BC-FBC–T25-College FB Picks. By Ralph D. Russo. MOVED.
FBC–T25-CALIFORNIA’S REDEMPTION
BERKELEY, Calif. – Even after winning 10 games, a Pac-10 co-title and the Holiday Bowl last season, all California heard about this summer was its embarrassing season-opening loss to Tennessee. Nate Longshore and the Golden Bears have been counting the hours – literally, on a big clock in their locker room – until they can redeem themselves. By Greg Beacham.
– NOTES:
– BC-FBC–ACC Notebook. By Joedy McCreary.
– BC-FBC–Big East Notebook. By Pat Eaton-Robb.
– BC-FBC–Big Ten Notebook. By Rusty Miller.
– BC-FBC–Big 12 Notebook. By Chris Duncan.
– BC-FBC–Pac-10 Notebook. By Anne M. Peterson.
– BC-FBC–SEC Notebook.
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