I'm hearing Rutgers will hire Central Connecticut coach Pete Rossomando as offensive line coach. Football Scoop first reported the move. Rossomando has been a head coach since 2008 at New Haven and Central Connecticut, going 65-47 with three playoff appearances. He coached offensive line early in his career at New Haven, Northeastern and Cortland.
Central Connecticut State's Aaron Dawson set a Division I record for rushing yards in a half (308) en route to the sixth-highest total in FCS history (361) in a 49-24 victory over Wagner.
Four Central Connecticut football players have been suspended from Saturday's game at Youngstown State following their arrests at an off-campus party.
Former Florida quarterback Treon Harris plans to resume his career at Football Championship Subdivision program Tennessee State.
Central Connecticut has hired New Haven football coach Pete Rossomando to lead its football program.
T-minus two days. BC coach Steve Addazio wants better focus during practice this week. Does Clemson coach Dabo Swinney have what it takes to take the Tigers that final step?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Jimbo Fisher said the decision was agonizing, but the truth is, the Florida State coach had it easy.Fisher may have debated the merits of both of his quarterback prospects for months before finally tabbing redshirt freshman Jameis Winston over sophomore Jacob Coker as FSU's starter, but any ambivalence was a result of the Seminoles having two strong options.
Game face is already on. Offensive lineman Ian White is in a new role for Boston College. Twin SEC tests will determine the perception of Clemson's success this season.
Ranking the teams in the ACC heading into the first weekend of the regular season:1. Clemson: There's no questioning the talent at Clemson, where Tajh Boyd is in the hunt for a Heisman and Sammy Watkins looks to regain his place among college football's elite playmakers.
Next week is gaaaame week! Virginia cornerback Demetrious Nicholson got a few words of inspiration from Chase Minnifield. Here are more notes from Georgia Tech before the Jackets turn their attention to Elon on Monday.
You following @ESPN_ACC? The injury to Georgia Tech center Jay Finch could be problematic. How good can Georgia Tech's offense be this year? Georgia tried to simulate Clemson at its latest scrimmage.
Today we’re looking at the Blue Devils as they try to get back to the postseason for the second straight year under coach David Cutcliffe:Duke Blue DevilsCoach: David Cutcliffe (65-69 overall; 21-40 at Duke)2012 record: 6-7Key losses: QB Sean Renfree, WR Conner Vernon, S Jordan Byas, S Walt CantyKey returnees: WR Jamison Crowder, RB Juwan Thompson, DE Kenny Anunike, CB Ross CockrellNewcomer to watch: S Jeremy Cash.
Lots of news ... Miami has kicked Dyron Dye off the team, which means there are no longer any players on the roster with ties to the NCAA investigation.
This is what it means to be link'd in ... Clemson freshman running back Tyshon Dye might wind up redshirting if he doesn't get healthy soon. Here are some news and notes from Georgia Tech, as the Jackets begin preparation for their season opener.
Have a great weekend!Jonathan in Fullerton, Calif., writes: Hi Andrea, I am a big FSU Noles fan in CA and I am just wondering how you think the team will do this year with inexperience at the QB position and some new coaches?
No. 7 Bryn Renner, QB, North CarolinaPrevious ranking: No. 20Making the case for Renner: He’s one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the country, but his value could be proven come draft day.
Enjoy the weekend. AthlonSports' Braden Gall looks at potential impact freshmen in the ACC. BC's Sept. 14 game against USC has been set for 3 p.m.
Two more weeks ... The AP's Jimmy Golen offers five things to watch at BC this season. Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett is out 3-4 weeks with an MCL injury.
Let's face it: Not too many preseason Heisman lists in recent years featured Johnny Manziel, Robert Griffin III or Cam Newton. And while there are plenty of returning stars among this year's Heisman hopefuls, it's always safe to bet on at least one or two unfamiliar faces ending up in New York in December.
No. 9. Lamarcus Joyner, DB, Florida StatePrevious ranking: No. 15Making the case for Joyner: As one of the top defensive backs in the country, Joyner will be showcasing his versatility this year at corner, where he played during the spring.
And ... whaddaya know ... Jadeveon Clowney is back at practice! BC will use aggression to solve problems, Jack McCluskey writes on ESPNBoston.com. Colleague Travis Haney says Clemson is one of the best long-shot BCS title contenders.
GOOD. ESPNBoston.com's Jack McCluskey has BC players' reactions to wearing nameless jerseys this season. The (Charleston) Post and Courier's Aaron Brenner traveled to Hampton, Va.
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 5-1 | 9-4 |
| Sacred Heart | 5-1 | 7-4 |
| Central Connecticut | 4-2 | 6-5 |
| Wagner | 3-3 | 4-7 |
| St Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4-7 |
| Bryant | 2-4 | 6-5 |
| Robert Morris | 0-6 | 2-9 |
