Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith said this on Jan. 3 when asked whether the Heisman Trophy whirlwind that had sucked him in for nearly a month would affect his preparation for Florida in the national title game. ...more

December 30, 2007

The cheers boomed from behind the fence Sunday at Florida's practice field at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. Every few minutes for about an hour, a roar rose as the Gators honored another departing senior during the "senior tackle" ceremony. ...more

December 30, 2007

Michigan RB Mike Hart made clear Saturday that incoming coach Rich Rodriguez will have to wait until retiring coach Lloyd Carr is finished before he holds any sway with the Wolverines. Carr will retire after Michigan faces Florida in the Capital One Bowl on Tuesday. ...more

December 30, 2007

Florida coach Urban Meyer said his defense must get Michigan RB Mike Hart on the ground when the Gators face the Wolverines on Tuesday in the Capital One Bowl. Meyer is worried because Hart reminds him of a player who shredded Florida earlier this season. ...more

December 28, 2007

Mario Manningham didn't comprehend the concept of the Michigan Man until the day his alarm clock didn't buzz. ...more

December 28, 2007

So far, so good for Wisconsin's practice week - meaning everybody has remained healthy. ...more

December 28, 2007

The youngest Miller boy would watch the oldest through the window behind the front desk at strength coach Rich Lansky's training facility in Sarasota. Occasionally, the little guy - who, even at age 11, wasn't so little - would yell through the window while his big brother lifted. ...more

December 28, 2007

Florida coach Urban Meyer said he had no other option but to dislike Michigan while growing up in Ashtabula, Ohio. Meyer can make the denizens of his hometown very happy Tuesday if he can lead the Gators to a win against the Wolverines on Tuesday in the Capital One Bowl. ...more

December 27, 2007

After arriving in Tampa late in the evening on Christmas Day, the Wisconsin Badgers began preparation for their New Year's Day Outback Bowl meeting with Tennessee with a practice Wednesday afternoon at Jefferson High, aimed primarily at adapting to the Florida sunshine. ...more

December 27, 2007

As far as anyone knows, The Clash frontman Mick Jones wasn't a football-playing college junior when he penned the lyrics to "Should I Stay Or Should I Go." But the song - which really describes a crumbling romance - nails the turmoil raging inside the minds of every star junior football player this time of year. ...more

December 27, 2007