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Adam Bednarik - QB - West Virginia


Adam Bednarik is still sidelined due to pain in his shoulder.
With Bednarik sidelined indefinitely West Virginia has turned to redshirt freshman Nate Sowers to be the No. 2 QB. Apr. 4 -



Pat White - QB - West Virginia


Pat White threw two interceptions in Sunday's scrimmage.
White was 9-of-18 for 64 yards in the scrimmage. Throwing the ball isn't White's strongest trait. He will be one of the top running QBs in college football this season. Apr. 4

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Brian White - QB - Colorado


Brian White worked with the No. 1 offense during Monday's practice.
White and Bernard Jackson continue to battle for the starting QB role. The position likely won't be settled until summer practices.

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Joe Newton - TE - Oregon St


Joe Newton (knee surgery) returned to the field during Monday's practice.
Newton missed last season after injuring his knee. He has the potential to be one of the top tight ends in the nation if he is healthy.

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Allen Webb - QB - Kansas St


QB Allen Webb returned to practice Monday.
Webb, who made starts last season, had been mysteriously absent from two workouts last week. He'll likely re-enter K-State's quarterback competition.

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Leon Jackson - RB - Nebraska


RB Leon Jackson appeared gimpy at Monday's practice.
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Harrison Beck - QB - Nebraska


QB Harrison Beck pulled his hamstring Monday.
The rising soph was projected to backup Zac Taylor next season. Beck's status for the remainder of spring is uncertain

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Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas


The value of RB Darren McFadden appears high.
McFadden tore up Saturday's scrimmage and with question marks at the quarterback position, the second-year back is rising up the chart. He's also seen work at wideout as OC Gus Malzahn attempts to get him the ball in a variety of situations

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Stephone Robinson - WR - Colorado


Coach Dan Hawkins is high on WR Stephone Robinson.
"Stephone has probably made more plays than anyone (this spring)," Hawkins said. A Robinson break-out could create a formidable receiving corps along with Patrick Williams and Dusty Sprague.





James Cox - QB - Colorado


QB James Cox's thumb has sidelined him early this spring.
Cox, competing for the starting job with Brian White and Bernard Jackson, has the most tenure of the trio.

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Trent Edwards - QB - Stanford


QB Trent Edwards is reportedly healthy for spring practice.
Edwards suffered an injury to his throwing arm in last season's contest against Notre Dame. He threw for 17 TDs and 1934 yards previous to the ailment. He'll be a fine fantasy option and a pro prospect down the line if he can stay healthy.





Evan Moore - WR - Stanford


WR Evan Moore has recovered from an injured shoulder.
The 6-7 former Stanford basketball player struggled with a separated shoulder and dislocated hip early in 2005. There had been thought Moore wouldn't resume a football career.





Matt Traverso - TE - Stanford


TE Matt Traverso has been suspended for "conduct inconsistent with the goals of the Stanford football program".
The Cardinal's projected starter for 2006 made 19 catches last season for 233 yards. The matter is reportedly just a football issue and Traverso will remain with the team throughout the remainder of spring practice but will not participate. SS Brandon Harrison was also suspended. Coach Walt Harris said both could be re-activated in the fall.

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Carl Gioia - K - Notre Dame


Carl Gioia is the only returning Irish K with game experience.
Gioia made all three of his kicks last season, a 20-yard field goal and two extra points. The rising senior figures to battle frosh Ryan Burkhart, Bobby Renkes, and Pablo Nava for the starting job

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Derek Shaw - QB - Arizona St


QB Derek Shaw quit the Arizona State football team Tuesday.
Shaw was a big recruit who redshirted in 2005 and was expected to be the Sun Devils' quarterback of the future. Buried behind Sam Keller and Rudy Carpenter for next season, the freshman-eligible is likely to resume his collegiate career elsewhere.

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Joe Tereshinski - QB - Georgia


Joe Tereshinski will likely start this season at quarterback for Georgia.
Coach Mark Richt said that with Tereshinski starting he will still get freshman Matthew Stafford some snaps during games. Apr. 10

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Ryan Gunderson - QB - Oregon St


Ryan Gunderson is currently the backup quarterback at Oregon State.
Matt Moore is the starter with Gunderson and highly touted Sean Canfield battling to be the backup. Apr. 10

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Kenneth Tookes - WR - Florida


Kenneth Tookes has learned from his gun incident this off season.
Tookes is very thankful that coach Urban Meyer gave him a second chance instead of kicking him off the team. "People are so quick to throw away somebody's future off a mistake," Tookes said. Apr. 11

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Antonio Bass - QB - Michigan


Backup quarterback Antonio Bass will likely miss the 2006-07 season due to a knee injury.
Bass was injured during conditioning drills last month. He had surgery on the knee on March 31. Apr. 11

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Pat White - QB - West Virginia


Coach Rich Rodriguez said it is tough to judge quarterback Pat White's progress this spring.
White is one of the top running-QBs in the nation, but he isn't allowed to be tackled in practice so he is whistled down as soon as he is touched. He averaged 7.3 yards per carry in 2005 while leading the Mountaineers to five-straight victories. Apr. 11

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Corey Williams - WR - Washington


The Huskies are hoping that Corey Williams can be their deep threat this season.
Williams has just okay speed, but he should get plenty some looks after Craig Chambers left the program for Montana. "He's looking explosive and is playing with a little more confidence," receivers coach Eric Yarber said." Apr. 11

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Isaiah Stanback - QB - Washington


Isaiah Stanback showed he can run with the ball during Saturday's scrimmage.
"One of the key things for us when you have someone that has the ability to run and throw, which Isaiah does," Tyrone Willingham said. "To know when to pull it down and go is a critical part of our offense and to make better decisions is a real plus for us." He had the longest run of the game a 15-yard scamper up the middle. Apr. 11

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Chad Henne - QB - Michigan


Chad Henne is working to fix some of last year's issues during this spring.
Henne struggled in 2005-06 after leading the Wolverines to a 9-3 record as a freshman. He may look to run the ball a little more this season instead of standing like a statue in the pocket. Apr. 11

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Patrick Turner - WR - USC


USC is expecting big things from wide receiver Patrick Turner.
Turner has added 20-pounds this winter. He now weighs 225 and stands 6-5. With Turner, Dwayne Jarrett, and Steve Smith at wide receiver the Trojans have a trio that many NFL teams would envy. Apr. 11

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Jonny Harline - TE - BYU


Jonny Harline (broken hand) could return before the end of spring.
Harline and fellow senior Dan Coats make one of the best tight end tandems in the country . Apr. 11

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Kory Sheets - RB - Purdue


Kory Sheets is expected to start at running back for the Boilermakers this season.
He came off the bench last year to carry the ball 104 times for 571 yards, and 10 touchdowns last year. Apr. 11

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Joe Tereshinski - QB - Georgia


Joe Tereshinski will likely start this season at quarterback for Georgia.
Coach Mark Richt said that with Tereshinski starting he will still get freshman Matthew Stafford some snaps during games. Apr. 10


I can see Stafford beating Tereshinski out, if not at the beginning of the season, it will happen in the middle of the year, I wasn't impressed with Tereshinski when I saw him play. I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually becomes the starter.

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LaRod Stephens-Howling - RB - Pittsburgh


LaRod Stephens-Howling impressed coach Dave Wannstedt with his performance during Saturday's scrimmage.
Stephens-Howling should be the starting running back for the Panthers this season.

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John David Booty - QB - USC


John David Booty (back surgery) is recovering faster than expected.
Booty was examined earlier this week by USC doctors who were excited by his progress. He should be ready to compete for the starting QB position in August.

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Ryan Powdrell - LB - USC


Fullback Ryan Powdrell will likely miss the remainder of spring workouts.
Powdrell who shined in the April 10 scrimmage needs to concentrate more on his academics according to coach Pete Carroll.

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Carlton Hill - QB - South Florida


Carlton Hill has missed a majority of the past three weeks of spring practice due to academic issues.
Hill who was expected to be a dual-threat QB for USF might miss the season if he can't get his grades up. "He's getting his school in order," said coach Jim Leavitt. "My concern is to make sure he's got his focus on his academics. If he doesn't make grades, it won't matter anyway. He'll have to redshirt next year."

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Marcus Thigpen - RB - Indiana


Speedy running back Marcus Thigpen could start this season for Indiana.
Thigpen was the Hoosiers second-leading receiver last season. He has been timed at 4.29 in the 40-yard dash.

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Antone Smith - RB - Florida St


Antone Smith shared offensive MVP honors for the spring with fellow running back Lorenzo Booker.
Both Smith and Booker should see an increased number of carries this season for the more ground-oriented Seminoles

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Brady Leaf - QB - Oregon


Brady Leaf missed part of Tuesday's practice due to a sprained ankle.
Leaf who is in competition to be the starting quarterback can't afford to miss any of spring practice. The injury isn't belived to be very serious.

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Brian Hoyer - QB - Michigan St


Brian Hoyer will serve as Drew Stanton's backup this season.
Hoyer beat Domenic Natale for the No. 2 job. Hoyer saw action in five games last season for the Spartans going 15-of-23 with two touchdowns.

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Willie Tuitama - QB - Arizona


Willie Tuitama completed 9-of-24 passes for 153 yards during Saturday's scrimmage.
Tuitama will be the starter for the Wildcats this season after throwing for an impressive 1,105 yards in five games last season.

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Chris Henry - RB - Arizona


Chris Henry carried the ball 12 times for 36 yards during Saturday's scrimmage.
Henry didn't impress the coaching staff with yet another fumble. He is the favorite to be the starting running back, but he is also a few fumbles away from being on the scout team.

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Joseph Ayoob - QB - California


Joe Ayoob completed 63-yard and 30-yard touchdown passes during Saturday's scrimmage.
Ayoob is looking like he has a firm grip on the starting quarterback position. "You could certainly see Joe Ayoob's game experience come into play," head coach Jeff Tedford said. He was very comfortable in the huddle and with the speed of the game."

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Marshawn Lynch - RB - California


Marshawn Lynch has looked fantastic this spring.
Lynch is expected catch the ball out of the backfield much more this season. He should be one of the top running backs in college football.

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Chris Markey - RB - UCLA


Chris Markey is the favorite to replace Maurice Drew at running back for UCLA in 2006-07.
Markey had 1,223 all-purpose yards last season as Drew's backup. Kahlil Bell could also receive some carries for the Bruins.

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Alex Brink - QB - Washington St


Alex Brink was 6-of-9 for 75 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's scrimmage.
Brink threw 24 touchdowns in 2005. He will be one of the top quarterbacks in the Pac-10 this fall.

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Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville


Brian Brohm's recovery from knee surgery is ahead of schedule.
Brohm won't scrimmage until August but he says he will start on Sept. 2 when Louisville plays Kentucky. He should again be one of the top quarterbacks in college football.

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Brady Quinn - QB - Notre Dame


Brady Quinn, Tom Zbikowski, and Travis Thomas have been named captains of Notre Dame in 2006.
No surprises here. These three are three of the finest players at their positions in college football.

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Jamar Howard - WR - Minnesota


WR Jamar Howard may play a key role on the Gophers' offense.
The highly-touted freshman has NFL-size at 6-4/205 and OC Mitch Browning is looking for a deep threat.

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E.J. Jones - RB - Minnesota


RB EJ Jones has a chance to be Minnesota's No. 2 next season.
The 5-9 frosh could be Amir Pinnix's backup with Gary Russell's eligibility still in limbo. The Gophers are short on backfield depth.

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Selwyn Lymon - WR - Purdue


WR Selwyn Lymon won't be academically elgible until the fall.
Lymon was a blue-chipper whom coach Joe Tiller is expecting to play a role next season. Tiller plans on throwing the deep pass more often in '06.

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Jaevery McFadden - TE - Wisconsin


TE Jaevery McFadden is now working at outside linebacker.
The freshman has worked on the strong side with the reserves.

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Derrick Williams - WR - Penn St


WR Derrick Williams may get carries next season.
The Nittany Lions will try to get their star-in-the-making the ball as frequently as possible. He's expected to be fully recovered from the broken arm he suffered last season and should be a fine WR1 with drop-back passer Anthony Morelli at the helm.

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Austin Scott - RB - Penn St


Austin Scott suffered a knee injury during Thursday's spring practice.
Scott, who had a great spring, is likely out until August but the team might chose to redshirt him. Scott and Tony Hunt were expected to battle for carries this fall.

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Lance Ball - RB - Maryland


Lance Ball is likely to start at running back for Maryland this fall.
Ball gained over 900 yards last season. He could lose some carries to Josh Allen who is healthy after missing 2005 due to a knee injury. Apr. 14 -

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Dallas Sartz - LB - USC


Dallas Sartz will start at strong-side linebacker for USC this fall.
Sartz missed most of 2005-06 due to a shoulder injury. He is a monster at 6-5 and 240 pounds . Apr. 14

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Caleb Hanie - QB - Colorado St


Caleb Hanie has a firm grasp on the starting quarterback position at Colorado State.
"I like the way the offense is working," Lubick said. "I like the way Caleb is working himself into being a real quarterback." Apr. 14

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John David Booty - QB - USC


USC head coach Pete Carroll says QB John David Booty will enter fall practice ahead of Mark Sanchez.
The freshman Sanchez performed admirably this spring with the first team while Booty was sidelined with a back injury, but the junior, who sat behind Matt Leinart the past two seasons, is currently atop the depth chart. Carroll says Booty feels no pain after undergoing surgery March 31. Apr. 14

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Garrett Wolfe - RB - Northn Illinois


RB Garrett Wolfe expects to be 100% by the summer.
The nation's leading returning rusher underwent shoulder surgery January 11 and missed fall practice. Wolfe says he wants to be more involved in the Northern Illinois passing attack. He rushed for 1580 yards and 16 TDs . Apr. 14

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Austin Scott - RB - Penn St


RB Austin Scott may have torn his MCL Friday.
An initial statement by Penn State said Scott's injury wasn't serious. The senior-eligible's career has been marred by injuries. With Tony Hunt nursing a hamstring ailment, the Nittany Lions will be short on running backs for the Blue-White game April 22. Apr. 14

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Greg Boone - QB - Virginia Tech


QB Greg Boone is expected to be moved to another position.
He fell behind competitors Sean Glennon, Cory Holt, and recently-reinstated Ike Whitaker to start at quarterback this spring. Boone played defensive back in high school. Apr. 14

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P.J. Hill - RB - Wisconsin


RB P.J. Hill appears the favorite for the Badgers' No. 1 job.
Hill needs to lose weight gained while serving a suspension early in the year. Jamil Walker had taken most of the first-team reps but Hill, a redshirt frosh who's been likened to Ron Dayne, has impressed coach Bart Bielema. Apr. 14 -

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Nate Ilaoa - RB - Hawaii


RB Nate Ilaoa is still petitioning for a sixth year of eligibility.
Coach June Jones is "confident" Ilaoa will get his wish. If the speed back isn't able to, 300-pounder Reagen Mauia will see the vast majority of next season's carries. Apr. 14

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Anthony Gonzalez - WR - Ohio St


WR Anthony Gonzalez has been held out of contact drills.
Gonzalez suffered an apparent concussion in last weekend's scrimmage. He's competing with Roy Hall to be the Buckeyes' No. 2 opposite Ted Ginn for next season. Apr. 14

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Fred Davis - TE - USC


TE Fred Davis is being held out of spring practices.
Davis is attempting to clear his academic status. He's in the running to replace pro prospect Dominique Byrd for the Trojans. Apr. 14

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Shane Murray - QB - Pittsburgh


QB Shane Murray has converted to safety.
Murray wouldn't have factored at his old position this year anyways, with Tyler Palko entrenched as the Panthers' starter. He could move back down the road. Apr. 14

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Casey Dick - QB - Arkansas


QB Casey Dick will take the first snaps at Saturday's Red-White game.
Robert Johnson will be second. The practice game will be televised tonight on ESPNU. Apr. 15

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Rod Coleman - WR - Arkansas


WR Rod Coleman will miss Saturday's Red-White game.
The rookie is still nursing a pulled hammy. Apr. 15

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Sean Glennon - QB - Virginia Tech


QB Sean Glennon will lead the Maroon team at Saturday's scrimmage.
The listed No. 1 will be backed up by athletic rookie Ike Whitaker in the game. Cory Holt will lead the White squad. Apr. 15

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Josh Morgan - WR - Virginia Tech


WR Josh Morgan is someone to watch at Saturday's Maroon-White game.
The talented junior has ripped up the secondary this spring. His tendency to disappear thus far in his career has curtailed his playing time. Apr. 15

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Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas


RB Darren McFadden will not be limited at Saturday's Red-White game.
McFadden was held out of the Razorback's April 1 scrimmage with swelling in his left knee. Felix Jones may steal some carries from him next season. Apr. 15

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Perry Patterson - QB - Syracuse


QB Perry Patterson has impressed coaches this spring.
The favorite to start for the Orange completed 12 of 16 passes at last weekend's scrimmage and says he has an improved knowledge of the offense. OC Brian White says Patterson is becoming a leader. Apr. 15

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Billy Latsko - RB - Florida


FB Billy Latsko has seen time at tailback this spring.
Coach Urban Meyer has been oft-frustrated with his tailbacks and considers Latsko one of his better all-around players. The coach says Latsko will remain at the new position. Apr. 15

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Markus Manson - RB - Florida


RB Markus Manson has caught the eye of coach Urban Meyer.
The sophomore has improved over the last week. He's definitely in the mix for carries next season and has recovered from a concussion suffered earlier in the spring. Apr. 15

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Steven Moffett - QB - Central Florida


QB Steven Moffett enters the spring with job security.
Once labeled an underachiever, Moffett should be one of the better QBs in Conference USA next season. The now-senior threw for 22 TDs and nine interceptions in '05 and now has a vote of confidence from coach George O'Leary. Apr. 15

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Ryan Powdrell - RB - USC


Ex-LB Ryan Powdrell was listed as the No. 1 tailback on USC's spring depth chart.
The 250-pounder is currently working on clearing his academic status but with the slew of injuries in the offensive backfield, Powdrell tops the totem pole. Rookies C.J. Gable, Stafon Johnson, Emmanuel Moody, and Kenny Ashley report in the fall, so the listing shouldn't last long. Apr. 15

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Ryan Moore - WR - Miami Fl


WR Ryan Moore plans to play in Saturday's scrimmage.
Moore had been sidelined for practice with a right hip flexor. "If I can get out there and not hurt myself and at the same time help the team, I'm going to do it," he said. He's excited. Apr. 15

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Alex Mercier - WR - Washington


The Huskies are high on WR Alex Mercier.
The ex-Oregon walk-on transferred from Pasadena City College and has impressed coach Ty Willingham as well as QB Isaiah Stanback. Mercier has lined up with the first team but doesn't figure to stick with Anthony Russo and Sonny Shackelford ready to return from injuries. Apr. 15

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Lance Leggett - WR - Miami Fl


Lance Leggett has been UM's most impressive WR this spring.
The enigmatic wideout caught three touchdown passes in a closed scrimmage last weekend. Apr. 15

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Tyrone Moss - RB - Miami Fl


RB Tyrone Moss did not play in Saturday's spring game.
The 'Canes' likely starter is still rehabbing from a November knee injury. Charlie Jones, Andrew Johnson, and Derron Thomas saw carries in his absence. Apr. 15

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Pernell Williams - RB - West Virginia


Pernell Williams has been moved back to tailback.
Williams had tried out at cornerback but wasn't expected to get much time there. He'll likely contribute next season in the backfield or at receiver. Apr. 15

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Shaun DeWitty - RB - Arizona St


RB Shaun DeWitty ran for 121 yards at Saturday's scrimmage.
DeWitty is still listed as the No. 2 behind Keegan Herring. Apr. 16

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Rudy Carpenter - QB - Arizona St


QB Rudy Carpenter outperformed Sam Keller at Saturday's scrimmage.
The rising sophomore threw four touchdowns and 302 yards in the game while Keller passed for 135 yards and no scores. The senior Keller was reportedly playing with a lesser receiving corps and offensive line in front of him. Apr. 17

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Corey Robertson - RB - Iowa


RB Corey Robertson was arrested on DUI charges Sunday.
The redshirt freshman was stopped by police for a traffic violation and reportedly had watery, red eyes and smelled of alcohol. Robertson's blood-alcohol content was .105. The Iowa legal limit is .08. Apr. 17

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Curtis Painter - QB - Purdue


QB Curtis Painter was 17 of 28 passing for 330 yards and four TDs at Saturday's spring game.
Painter didn't throw an interception. The heir apparent to NFL early-entrant Brandon Kirsch appears to stand alone in the race to be Purdue's 2006 starter. Apr. 17

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Kory Sheets - RB - Purdue


RB Kory Sheets ran for 116 yards and a TD on 12 carries Saturday before suffering an ankle injury.
The Boilermakers don't appear to be losing much offensively despite QB Brandon Kirsch and RB Jerod Void's departures. Sheets was a clear favorite to start but if the injury is of the high-ankle sort, he could be sidelined until the fall. Apr. 17

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Andre Chattams - WR - Purdue


WR Andre Chattams caught four passes for 93 yards and two TD's at Saturday's scrimmage.
One of the scores was a 70-yarder. Chattams is expected to compete for a starting job but it appears he's formed an early rapport with new QB Curtis Painter. Apr. 17

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Jebu Lovelace - QB - Rutgers


Coach Greg Schiano is raving about QB Jebu Lovelace.
Schiano says Lovelace is "very, very special." The athletic sophomore is competing with Mike Teel for the starting job and both have impressed. A true option quarterback, Lovelace has forced the Scarlet Knights to expand their playbook this spring. Apr. 17

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Alfonso Smith - RB - Kentucky


RB Alfonso Smith is competing for playing time this spring.
The freshman-eligible redshirted last season, added 15 pounds to his now-200-pound frame and led the 'Cats with a 4.3 forty at pro day. He's not likely to start in '06 but is someone to watch down the road. Apr. 17

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Brandon Murphy - RB - Miami Oh


RB Brandon Murphy returns as the Redhawks' starter.
He's sat out the spring with a bone spur in his right ankle. Murphy rumbled for 1070 yards as a 2005 sophomore and now looks to be the team's top offensive weapon with uncertainty at QB and wide receiver. The ankle is expected to be healed by fall. Apr. 17

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Nate Chandler - TE - UCLA


TE Nate Chandler has orally committed to UCLA.
Chandler caught 20 passes for 357 yards and four TDs as a high school junior last season. He'd also considered USC. Apr. 17

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Joey Elliott - QB - Purdue


QB Joey Elliott was 13 of 29 passing for 149 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions at Saturday's scrimmage.
Elliott is competing to solidify the No. 2 job behind Curtis Painter. Apr. 17

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Bobby Reid - QB - Oklahoma St


QB Bobby Reid has reportedly "siezed the starting role."
We'd expect no different as Reid's clearly outplayed the competition this spring. He should be an excellent with the Cowboys' gifted receiving corps and his scrambling ability. Apr. 17

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Matthew Robertson - LB - Iowa St


LB Matt Robertson tested positive for a banned nutritional supplement and will not play in 2006.
The senior must miss the season under NCAA Division I rules but could transfer to a lower-division school and play. Robertson co-led last year's team with 103 tackles. "I take full responsibility for taking an over-the-counter supplement that is banned by the NCAA," Robertson's statement read Monday. "I am paying a heavy price for a very bad decision, as I will never again wear an Iowa State uniform. I hope my example will serve as a warning to others contemplating use of dietary supplements."

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Paul Posluszny - LB - Penn St


Paul Posluszny (knee surgery) has participated in non-contact linebacker drills this spring.
Posluszny won the Butkus Award as the best linebacker and the Bednarik Award as the best overall defender last season. He suffered a knee injury during the Orange Bowl. Apr. 18

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Cornelius Ingram - QB - Florida


Cornelius Ingram has been the star of Florida's spring practices this year.
The former quarterback is converting to tight end in Urban Meyer's spread offense. He is a terrific athlete and should be a huge mismatch for most linebackers. Apr. 18

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Isaiah Stanback - QB - Washington


Isaiah Stanback ran the eighth fastest 60-meter dash in University of Washington's history during indoor track this winter.
Stanback is a great athlete and has the potential to be a top dual-threat college quarterback, but he must prove to defenses that he is a threat to throw the ball. Apr. 18

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Kory Sheets - RB - Purdue


Kory Sheets is expected to return from his ankle injury in time for Friday's practice.
"He has an ankle sprain," Tiller said. "It's in the front of the ankle, which is not good because that's where your high ankle sprains show up, but fortunately it's not a high ankle sprain." Sheets is expected to start at RB for the Boilermakers this fall. Apr. 18

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Dorin Dickerson - WR - Pittsburgh


Dorin Dickerson is expected to begin his career as a wide receiver, but he will likely earn some carries at running back in 2006.
LaRod Stephens-Howling is expected to start at RB this fall for Pitt, but he is just 5-7 and 170 pounds. Dickerson who is 6-2, 220 could get some short-yardage carries if Stephens-Howling struggles in the situations. Apr. 18

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Peyton Hillis - RB - Arkansas


Peyton Hillis will start 2006 at fullback.
Hillis will lineup everywhere. He should get some plays at fullback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kick returner, punt returner and maybe even linebacker or safety.

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Robert Jordan - WR - California


Robert Jordan is the most complete wide receiver on Cal according to wide receivers coach Dan Ferrigno.
Jordan could have a huge season for the Bears. "Robert Jordan is the most complete wide receiver we have," Ferrigno said. He is a tremendous practice player and he works as hard as any kid I have been around in 32 years as a coach." Ferrigno said Jordan, DeSean Jackson and Lavelle Hawkins have separated themselves a bit from the pack.

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Kirby Freeman - QB - Miami Fl


Kirby Freeman has decided he will remain at Miami.
Freeman, the backup quarterback for the Hurricanes, seriously considered transferring. He won't beat out Kyle Wright for the starting position, but he is a very able backup.

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Anthony Morelli - QB - Penn St


Anthony Morelli's arm has amazed Penn State defenders this spring.
"His arm," said linebacker Dan Connor, "it's outrageous. It's a cannon. He's a very tough quarterback to go against because he can thread the needle." Morelli will start at QB this fall.

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Aaron Pettrey - K - Ohio St


Freshman Aaron Pettrey nailed a 59-yard field goal during Thursday's scrimmage.
Pettrey has made a strong case to be the starting kicker for the Buckeyes this fall. He is competing with Ryan Pretorius for the position. A decision on the starter won't be made until this fall.

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Nate Longshore - QB - California


Nate Longshore could put up massive numbers this season for Cal.
Cal is going to run a spread-style offense coordinated by Mike Dunbar who was Northwestern's offensive coordinator last season. Northwestern racked up 700 yards against Wisconsin last season. We expect Cal to put up 700 yards several times with Marshawn Lynch and Cal's talented wide receiving group.

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Jimmy Clausen - QB - Notre Dame


Oaks Christian QB Jimmy Clausen is expected to orally commit to Notre Dame Saturday.
The younger brother of Casey and Rick, respectively, Jimmy has been called by some the "Lebron James" of football. In his prep sophomore and junior seasons, he threw for 88 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 68 percent of his passes. Clausen immediately becomes the favorite to replace Brady Quinn in 2007. The 6-3/207-pounder also considered USC before deciding the tutelage of ND head coach Charlie Weis would be best for his progression.

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Sam Keller - QB - Arizona St


Coach Dirk Koetter doesn't expect to name a starting quarterback until August.
The Sun Devils open against Northern Arizona on August 31.

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Michael Jones - WR - Arizona St


WR Michael Jones has stepped up his game this spring.
With Terry Richardson suspended, the 6-3 Jones has filled in quite nicely.

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Trent Edwards - QB - Stanford


QB Trent Edwards' shoulder is reportedly 100%.
The talented signal caller struggled with a nagging wing injury for most of 2005. Edwards could emerge as a top-ten QB

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Pat White - QB - West Virginia


A West Virginia student was caught spying at a Marshall spring practice earlier in April.
Thundering Herd practices are open to the public but NCAA rules forbid opposing schools from sending representatives to witness. The student was seen taking detailed notes in a stenographer's notebook and, after being searched by officials, reportedly attempted to flee. T-Herd coach Bob Marcum admitted he was just pleased someone was interested in viewing Marshall football. Apr. 22 -

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Hunter Cantwell - QB - Louisville


Hunter Cantwell looked great leading Red to a 49-7 victory in Saturday's scrimmage.
Cantwell was 20-of-30 for 321 yards and three touchdowns. He has had a great spring while filling in for Brian Brohm who is out after knee surgery. Cantwell will serve as Brohm's backup this fall. Apr. 23

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Mario Urrutia - WR - Louisville


Mario Urrutia had five catches for 143 yards during Saturday's Red-White scrimmage.
Urrutia was second in the nation in yards-per-catch in 2005. Apr. 23 -

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Michael Bush - RB - Louisville


Michael Bush had 72 yards on 11 carries during Saturday's Red-White scrimmage.
Bush is expected to be a top 10 running back in 2006. He appears to be healthy after suffering a foot injury at the end of last season. Apr. 23