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Michigan Football Player Grant Perry Charged with Sexual Assault
Michigan Wolverines sophomore wide receiver Grant Perry was arraigned Wednesday in an East Lansing District Court on one felony count of assaulting, battering, resisting or obstructing an officer, two misdemeanor charges of sexual assault and one count of underage drinking, according to Christopher Haxel of the Lansing State Journal.
He was accused of touching a female outside an East Lansing bar in the early hours of Oct. 15.
"When (police) arrived on scene, we tried to grab onto him, and we ...
Alabama’s Eddie Jackson Is Still Leading Despite Season-Ending Injury
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Under head coach Nick Saban's direction, Alabama determines its team captains a little differently from most athletic programs. They're selected by the coaches for each game of the regular season, but then the players vote for the permanent captains, who serve as such for the bowl game/playoff.
This year's captains, revealed at the annual team banquet the night following the SEC Championship Game, are Jonathan Allen, Reuben Foster, Cam Robinson...and Eddie Jackson.
"For the ...
College Football Playoff 2016-17: Bowl Schedule, Championship Predictions
We're nearly a full week into the 2016-17 college football bowl season, and we've already been treated to some entertaining, high-scoring affairs.
The third annual College Football Playoff features plenty of talent on the offensive side of the ball and should continue the trend of exciting offensive performances.
As we await the playoff, which kicks off on New Year's Eve, here's a look at the remaining bowl schedule and a breakdown of the two semifinal games.
Ohio ...
Bahamas Bowl 2016: Eastern Michigan vs. Old Dominion TV Info, Time and Odds
Two rising programs meet in what should be a high-scoring affair at the 2016 Bahamas Bowl between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and Old Dominion Monarchs.
The Eagles (7-5) boast a strong passing attack and will show it off to the world in their first bowl game since 1987. Perhaps even more impressive, the Monarchs (9-3) will make their bowl-game debut.
In a game that has traditionally featured a healthy dose of scoring each year, this one has more ...
Armed Forces Bowl 2016: Louisiana Tech vs. Navy TV Schedule, Time and Odds
Redemption awaits two teams in need of a strong end to the year when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs get together with the No. 25 Navy Midshipmen in the 2016 Armed Forces Bowl.
Despite boasting one of the nation's best offenses, the Bulldogs (8-5) have dropped two games in a row, including the Conference USA title game.
It's a similar story for the Midshipmen (9-3), who are battling a wealth of injuries that has helped them suffer two ...
Dollar General Bowl 2016: Ohio vs. Troy TV Schedule, Time and Odds
A clash between the Ohio Bobcats and Troy Trojans in the 2016 Dollar General Bowl looks like a war of wills with neither side holding a clear advantage.
The Bobcats drummed up an 8-5 record and an appearance in the MAC title game behind a stout defense, one that almost pulled off an upset of Western Michigan.
It's the inverse for the Trojans, who boast one of the nation's most prolific passing attacks. Many will recall the ...
Every Top 25 College Football Team’s Holiday Wish List
They have the best players, have had the best seasons and are in position to finish 2016 on a high note. The top teams in college football have it all, right?
Almost. There's no such thing as perfection in this sport—though Alabama is coming pretty close to it—and that means there's something each team wishes they could have to help make their fortunes a little better. And that's where we come in.
Using the final regular-season Associated ...
BYU vs. Wyoming: Score and Reaction for 2016 Poinsettia Bowl
BYU managed to stave off Wyoming 24-21 to win the Poinsettia Bowl from Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Wednesday night.
With Wyoming driving for at least the tying score in the game's final minutes, BYU defensive back Kai Nacua intercepted Josh Allen to secure the victory.
He ensured that BYU didn't blow a 24-7 lead that it took at the beginning of the fourth quarter before allowing 14 unanswered Wyoming points.
BYU running back Jamaal Williams led ...
Predicting the MVPs of Each SEC Bowl Game
The national narrative is that it was a "down year" in the SEC, and there is plenty of merit to that, considering that behind undefeated Alabama, there was no other league team with fewer than four losses.
But it also speaks to parity in the conference, and 12 SEC programs are participating in bowl season, with 11 of those having at least six victories and Mississippi State getting in due to its stellar Academic Progress Rate ...
Poinsettia Bowl 2016: BYU vs. Wyoming Live Score and Highlights
BYU 24, Wyoming 21. Game Over.
In a game marred by torrential rains, turnovers and special teams gaffes, BYU held on to outlast a furious Wyoming comeback and win the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl.
Jamaal Williams was sensational, as he carried the Cougars offense with 202 rushing yards and a touchdown on 26 touches. BYU as a team gained 304 yards on the night, as each team dealt with a monsoon that severely hindered the passing attack of ...