Manziel could make history by winning Heisman

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Johnny Manziel certainly has the statistics worthy of a Heisman Trophy  winner. He plays in the powerful Southeastern Conference. He has a signature win — all things Heisman voters typically look for.The only question is whether the voters will give the award to a freshman for the first time.Adrian Peterson, star running back for the Vikings and the only freshman...

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Bielema excited for challenge of SEC at Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Bret Bielema watched from afar in April as Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long handled the difficult circumstances surrounding Bobby Petrino's firing, liking what he saw so much that he wrote Long a letter of support a few months later.Bielema also liked what he heard from Long earlier this week during a clandestine meeting in New York, eventually agreeing to become the...

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Notre Dame's Te'o wins Bednarik Award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o has won the Bednarik Award, given to the nation's most outstanding defensive player.Te'o was presented with the award Thursday night at the Home Depot College Football Awards show at Disney World. He beat out finalists Jadeveon Clowney from South Carolina and Georgia's Jarvis Jones.The leader of the nation's top-ranked scoring defense,...

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Notre Dame's Kelly wins coach of the year award

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Brian Kelly of Notre Dame has won coach of the year at the Home Depot College Football Awards show at Disney World.Kelly received the award Thursday night. He becomes the first two-time winner, having previously received the honor in 2009 while he was at Cincinnati.Kelly led the 12-0 Fighting Irish to the school's first undefeated regular season since 1988 and only the...

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