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FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2016, file photo, Oregon State quarterback Marcus McMaryion (3) throws from the end zone under pressure from Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (66) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif. Stanford coach David Shaw said in 2014 the coaches had decided to redshirt Phillips, who turned into one of the most productive defensive linemen in school history. Injuries forced them to reconsider. The injured veterans returned after two games, but Phillips kept playing rather than returning to the practice squad. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

New college football redshirt rule in place for coaches

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressAugust 1, 2018

FILE - In this April 25, 2018, file photo, the NCAA headquarters is shown in Indianapolis. College athletes will no longer need permission from their coach or school to transfer and receive financial aid from another school. The NCAA Division I Council approved the change Wednesday, June 13, 2018. It takes effect Oct. 15. Standoffs between athletes and coaches over transfers have often led to embarrassing results for schools standing in the way of player who wishes to leave. Last spring at Kansas State, reserve receiver Corey Sutton said he was blocked him from transferring to 35 schools by coach Bill Snyder before the school finally relented after public pressure. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

NCAA eases rules on athlete transfers

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressJune 13, 2018

FILE - In this July 14, 2014, file photo, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive speaks during SEC media days in Hoover, Ala. Slive, the former SEC commissioner who guided the league through a period of unprecedented success and prosperity, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was 77. The Southeastern Conference said Slive died in Birmingham, Ala., where he lived with his wife of 49 years, Liz. The conference didn’t provide the cause of death. Slive retired in 2015 after 13 years as commissioner. He was battling prostate cancer at the time he stepped down. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Slive dies at 77

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressMay 16, 2018

Loyola-Chicago's Marques Townes (5) battles for the ball against Michigan's Charles Matthews (1) and Charles Matthews (1) during the first half in the semifinals of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wagner, Michigan end Loyola’s run 69-57 in Final Four

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressMarch 31, 2018

Loyola-Chicago's Nick Dinardi (44) and Cameron Krutwig (25) walk to the court for a practice session for the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 30, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Loyola’s Moser hopes Ramblers run opens door for mid-majors

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressMarch 31, 2018

NCAA President Mark Emmert speaks during a news conference at the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Why NCAA sexual assault policy stops short of punishment

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressMarch 31, 2018

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, winner of the Heisman Trophy, kisses the trophy Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Walk-on to Heisman: Oklahoma’s Mayfield wins in landslide

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressDecember 10, 2017

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Alabama edges Ohio State for 4th College Football Playoff spot

by Ralph D. Russo AP College Football WriterDecember 3, 2017

File-This Dec. 31, 2016, file photo shows Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepting the ball against Washington during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game in Atlanta. Fitzpatrick was named to the AP Preseason All-America Team on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017.(AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Rose Bowl stars Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressAugust 22, 2017

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Arkansas' Rawleigh Williams III (22) is tackled by Alabama's Eddie Jackson and Rashaan Evans, top, during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. Alabama is the No. 1 pick in The Associated Press' preseason media poll. New stars need to emerge in a defensive front seven. Nose tackle Da'Ron Payne and linebacker Evans are a nice foundation. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker, File)

Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year

by Ralph D. Russo Associated PressAugust 21, 2017