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BRIAN KELLY: “Well, exciting week. Certainly our players are aware of the game, the rivalry. But it really doesn't change in the sense that our preparation, the standard that we'll have to play still is about what we do. But it's important to be aware of the excitement and the opportunity that awaits our football team. “But again, it comes down to the execution. It comes down to the focus, the attention to detail. All the things that we talked about all year can't change going into this game. “But we want to make sure that our players know that, you know, you get great opportunities like this at Notre Dame to play on a great stage like this against a rival in USC, against a very, very good football
notredame.rivals.comShaka Smart says 'no easy fix' for NCAA recruiting issues, Texas coach won't rule out players protesting national anthem
Shaka Smart acknowledged there is "no easy fix" for the recruiting problems that led to the FBI's investigation and the arrest of four major-college assistant coaches. "There's been a lot of talk lately about the model and whether or not it works and whether or not it's broken," the Texas men's basketball coach said Monday. "I've read a lot about it and listened to a lot of people. I've not heard anyone that has all the answers. I don't have all the answers." Smart said he has been in close communication with athletic director Mike Perrin and the Texas compliance department to make sure NCAA rules are followed. He said he has not been spoken to by the FBI about its probe. Texas was in the running
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Scott Frost is keeping the defense on their toes. Given his past as an option quarterback at Nebraska, UCF's head coach is back under center this week as they prepare for Navy. "I think we're getting a good look from Coach Frost and the scout team," defensive lineman Jamiyus Pittman said at the beginning of his interview on Monday. So Frost, already known to take reps at quarterback from time to time, is indeed running the show? "Oh yeah, he's the quarterback," Pittman said. "That's a big quarterback back there." The 42-year-old has still got it, too. "I felt like I came in fast, but he ran to the other side," Pittman said. "I didn't catch him, if that means anything." Navy runs the option well,
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Everyone knows that Michigan’s offense has struggled mightily this season — including John O’Korn. The fifth-year senior quarterback was not afraid to admit he needs to be better when asked how he’d assess his own play so far this season. “I need to pick it up,” he said. “It’s as simple as that, and there’s no way around it. I’m definitely not up to my own goals and aspirations. I need to hit guys when they’re open — there were a few plays on Saturday where we had guys open, and I just need to find them. “It’s as simple as repping the plays, and executing each play the way it’s called. The one on the first drive to [freshman receiver] Donovan [Peoples-Jones] sticks out when he was wide open —
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