Pick 6: Transfer quarterbacks who could make a big impact

Florida might have solved its long-running quarterback problem with the addition of Notre Dame transfer Malik Zaire. That move became official last week, and as a graduate transfer, Zaire will be immediately eligible. Zaire is no lock to be the Gators starter when they open against Michigan in Arlington, Texas, at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. Of course, if coach Jim McElwain and the Gators really felt good about redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks, then Zaire probably would not be going to school in Gainesville. Florida is one of several schools likely turning to a transfer quarterback this season to lead their teams. Six that will be drawing lots of attention in 2017. Kyle Allen, Houston Allen

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  Officially official: Malik Zaire, Jake Fruhmorgen join Florida Gators

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  Ranking Malik Zaire among 2017's top transfer quarterbacks

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Nova, Auburn’s live eagle mascot, grounded for 2017 season

Auburn will be forced to go to a backup when it comes to its famed pregame mascot flights. The university announced Monday that’s live eagle mascot, War Eagle VII, has ben grounded for the entire 2017 season.  The university stated that its College of Veterinary Medicine faculty diagnosed the 18-year-old golden eagle with cardiomyopathy, a chronic disease of the heart. The diagnosis was made following what was described as a routine checkup. Below are the comments of the veterinarians in charge of the care of an eagle who has been a part of gamedays on The Plains since 2004. Nova has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, indicated by an enlarged left ventricle, decreased systolic function and supraventricular

Texas Tech gets commitment from ex-Arkansas WR Jojo Robinson

JoJo Robinson‘s winding college football road will apparently take him next to Lubbock. Using his Twitter account as a microphone, Robinson announced that, “with a lot of prayer and support,” he has decided to continue his playing career at Texas Tech.  The wide receiver had spent the 2016 season at a junior college, thus making him eligible to play immediately in 2017. Including this season, Robinson will have two years of eligibility remaining. Originally a Florida State verbal, Robinson ultimately flipped to Arkansas to become a four-star member of the Razorbacks’ 2014 recruiting class. He was suspended for one game his first season in Fayetteville after he was arrested for armed robbery after

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  Four-Star RB Justin Watkins Decommits From Texas

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  Former Arkansas, JUCO receiver Jojo Robinson commits to Texas Tech

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