Friday, July 18, 2008

Reporters' Notebooks

Iliana Limón and Kyle Hightower, Orlando Sentinel: Central Florida player Ereck Plancher, who collapsed and died on March 18 after a conditioning workout, had a medical condition — sickle-cell trait — that put him at risk for sudden death under physical stress, according to an autopsy report. Is a lawsuit next? Plus a timeline of the case and Plancher's final workout.

Brett McMurphy, Tampa Tribune: Tickets to the South Florida-Florida International game — the Golden Panthers' first in the new on-campus stadium — are becoming a prized item.

Heisman Pundit: The fastest players in college football.

3rd Saturday in Blogtober: The site obtains the specs for new Tennessee uniforms, which will include orange pants.

Wade Jewkes, Deseret News: Utah rolled out its new uniforms.

Shreveport Times: Offensive tackle Jarvis Jones has been dismissed from the Louisiana State team because of a violation of team rules.

Parrish Alford, Northeast Mississppi Journal: Mississippi recruit Jerrell Powe has apparently been cleared to play with the Rebels this season.

Awful Announcing: ESPN's "College Football Live" will return next week.

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