Twice-arrested Nate Howard dismissed by Mizzou

Not surprisingly, Nate Howard‘s time at Missouri has come to an unceremonious end. Thursday evening, Howard (pictured, No. 88) tweeted a missive that, along with some emojis, read “Once a Tiger Always a Tiger! farewell Mizzou Nation!” Not long after, the football program confirmed that Howard has been dismissed from Barry Odom‘s team. Per the school, Odom will actively help the former Tiger find a new college football home. In June, the defensive lineman was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and no vehicle registration. The controlled substance charge is a felony. For that, he was indefinitely suspended. While still on suspension, Howard was arrested on

Post-Scrimmage Notebook: Nothing finalized on offensive line

Andrew Thomas is still in the picture for a starting job on the offensive line. Although Georgia’s starting offensive line appears to be taking shape, head coach Kirby Smart isn’t ready to start talking in absolutes. “We’re going to continue the competition,” Smart said after Saturday’s second scrimmage at Sanford Stadium.

Indiana freshman DB Bryant Fitzgerald ruled a non-qualifier after compliance error

A key member of Indiana’s recruiting class won’t be able to play for the Hoosiers this season as a result of a serious compliance gaff at the school. Freshman defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald was ruled by the NCAA to be a non-qualifier according to a statement released by the program and, as a result, will now be unable to play or practice for the team. A waiver was requested but both it and the appeal were denied. At the heart of the matter seems to be the IU compliance office incorrectly advising Fitzgerald what classes to take in order to be eligible right away at the school in the eyes of the NCAA. As the above statement and a later one from athletic director Fred Glass make clear, this was

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  Compliance Office Mistake Costs Bryant Fitzgerald His Eligibility In 2017

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