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July 3, 2008

Favre’s response to report: ‘It’s all rumor’

http://www.sunherald.com/newsupdates/story/663221.html Retired quarterback Brett Favre responded quickly to an ESPN report about a possible return to play for the Green Bay Packers by saying, "It's all rumor." When queried about a possible media firestorm, Favre text messaged, "No reason for it." sunherald 7/3/08
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July 3, 2008

ESPN: Favre considers return to football

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iJ4dh7TkvXFMpdKZU9rITbou7jtwD91LUEHO0 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brett Favre is considering coming out retirement, according to an ESPN report. ESPN's Chris Mortensen said Wednesday a Green Bay Packers source told him the 38-year-old Favre told coach Mike McCarthy in the past two weeks that he has the itch to play. The Packers' former quarterback retired March 6 after a 17-year career. Cornerback Al Harris said on ESPN's NFL Live that Favre also made similar comments to him. "I know he has the itch to come back and play," Harris said. "If he will or not, I don't know." The Packers had planned to use Aaron Rodgers as their quarterback for the upcoming season. "Aaron is our quarterback," Harris said. "Brett's retired. But if he wanted to come back, there would be some guys who wouldn't mind it. I would welcome him back with open arms." AP 7/2/08
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July 2, 2008

Rider’s Early SEC Breakdown

http://pregame.com/forums/blogs/tommy-rider/archive/2008/07/01/rider-s-early-sec-breakdown.aspx Tim Tebow and the Gators sit atop the SEC, but just barely. As I finish going through the conferences and assigning my power rankings, I will post my results here at Pregame. I started with what most people believe is the toughest conference in the country, the SEC. I'm ranking these teams based on the outcome of my power rating system. These numbers can change throughout the summer when I get more information about quarterback situations, injuries, suspensions and how impact freshman are performing. But for now, this is how things shape up in the SEC. My rating system is based on 1-10 in the following categories: Coaching Schedule (A tougher schedule results in a lower number) Quarterback Running Back Receiver/Tight End Offensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Secondary Special Teams Power Rating in Parentheses 1. Florida Gators (82) - The Gators just finished ahead of Georgia thanks in large part to what I believe is a much easier schedule. Both of these teams are loaded but a three-point difference in strength of schedule favoring the Gators proved to be the difference. Also, Florida's offense, which I believe will be the best in the country, didn't receive a grade lower than eight in any category. Throw in one of the nation's best special teams units and the Gators nip the Dawgs for the top spot in the SEC. 2. Georgia Bulldogs (81) - A murderous road schedule that includes trips to South Carolina, Arizona State, LSU and Auburn, not to mention the tussle with Florida in Jacksonville, is really the only negative when it comes to the Dawgs this season. They were very consistent in the grading system, scoring eight or above in seven of ten categories. UGA has my highest rated defense in the SEC. The Dawgs got a rare 10 from me at running back, thanks to the presence of superstar Knowshon Moreno and talented freshman Caleb King. Pregame.com 7/1/08
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July 2, 2008

Steve Spurrier, Can You Please Make South Carolina a Winner?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/33908-steve-spurrier-can-you-please-make-south-carolina-a-winner For six seasons the South Carolina Gamecock faithful followed the adventures of Coach Lou Holtz. Described as a magician in more ways than one, he had captured a national title at Notre Dame before temporarily retiring to the television booth. No one in Columbia, S.C. expected Holtz to win a national title, not with a fan and recruiting base so different from South Bend. But Holtz had served two tours of duty at places very much like South Carolina in N.C. State and Arkansas. Holtz went 33-12 in Raleigh and 66-21 at Fayetteville. He walked into the home of the roosters with a sparkling overall record of 216-95. He left six years later, after going 33-37. Surely he set the table for the man who would follow him. Didn't he? Marching into the vacancy came the most feared coach in the southeast, Steve Spurrier. The 1966 Heisman Trophy winner had cut his teeth on Carolina as a 19 year old Sophomore quarterback at Florida, leading the Gators to a 37-0 victory. He had distinguished himself as "a miracle worker" by taking the reins at Duke in 1987, winning the ACC co-championship 2 years later, and going 20-13 in his three years in Durham. After leaving for his Alma Mater in 1990, he set up a dynasty in Gainesville. He went 122-27 in 12 seasons, won a national championship, and created havoc across the southeast with his offensive schemes. Certainly it should be the time of the Gamecock. They have waited for this moment since the days of Steve Wadiak, Alex Hawkins, Billy Gambrell, and Dan Reeves. There have been flashes in the pan. The ACC champs of '69, the Bowl bound Carlin's Darlins of '75 that destroyed arch-rival Clemson 56-20 in the final game of the season, the George Rogers Heisman Trophy era, the 1984 unit that was ranked No. 2 in the country going into the 10th game of the season, and the Todd Ellis led '87 group that may have been the most talented Gamecock team of all are all examples. Now that Darth Visor is the head ball coach, the world would pay for years of indignities. That's the way it was supposed to happen. bleacherreport 7/1/08
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July 2, 2008

Southern Miss adds pitcher

http://www.fortmilltimes.com/124/story/212877.html HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Southern Miss has added a pitcher to its 2009 signing class and lost another. Coach Corky Palmer has signed Jeff Stanley, who is transferring from Daytona Beach (Fla.) College, but lost pitcher Chad Poe. Stanley led Daytona Beach in innings pitched (66) and strikeouts (39) last season. Poe, a Bossier Parrish Community College transfer, has decided to sign a pro contract after the Philadelphia Phillies took him in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft. Fort Mill Times 7/2/08
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July 2, 2008

NCAA Publicly Recognizes the Southern Miss Baseball Program for Outstanding Academics

http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/070108aax.html INDIANAPOLIS - The NCAA recognized the Southern Miss baseball program for academic success this past season in a letter sent from NCAA President Myles Brand to Head Coach Corky Palmer today. Palmer lead the Golden Eagles to a sixth consecutive NCAA Regional, another 40 win season on the field and a 2.96 core GPA in the classroom for the 2007-08 academic year. The NCAA Public Recognition Award is for those teams which have a Division I Academic Progress Rate in the top 10 percent of their respective sport. Of the 297 Division I schools that participate in baseball only 30 schools were publicly recognized by the NCAA for academics. Of the 30 school that the NCAA honored only five also had success on the field as well by advancing to a NCAA Regional; Southern Miss, Bucknell, Columbia, Michigan and North Carolina cstv.com 6/1/08