Illini relying on out of state connections to add talent

There’s no place like home, except when it comes to football recruiting for the Illini and coach Lovie Smith. In a year when the Illini have a relatively small class to offer and the best in-state prospects already leaving Lovie and his staff out of the mix, Illinois is relying upon connections in the South to snag commitments. While building a pipeline to fertile recruiting territories is crucial for Lovie and a program routinely hindered by recruiting struggles, it leaves everyone asking questions?

LSU may have found its new tiger mascot, and he's very cute (Photo)

It looks like LSU has found its new live tiger mascot. Harvey arrived on LSU’s campus on Tuesday, but university veterinarians have to observe how he reacts to the school’s tiger habitat before he can formally be named Mike VII. In a news release, LSU explained that the tiger’s health is top priority.

Georgia Tech dismisses leading rusher Dedrick Mills

I believe this one would qualify as a significant development. In a very brief press release, Georgia Tech announced Friday afternoon that Dedrick Mills has been dismissed by Paul Johnson from the football team.  The only reason given was an unspecified violation of Tech athletics department rules. The head coach is expected to meet with the media following practice later on this afternoon. Regardless of the specific reason for the dismissal, Mills’ departure serves as yet another blow for the run-heavy Yellow Jackets. Last season, Mills’ 771 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns led all Tech ball carriers.  169 of those yards came in the bowl win over Kentucky.  Mills put up all of those numbers as

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  Georgia Tech dismisses RB Dedrick Mills

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  Johnson talks about Mills dismissal and moving on to the next guy

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