WCarolina football player dies following workout

A junior defensive back at Western Carolina has died after participating in a voluntary offseason workout.

Mountain West reluctantly agrees to BCS deal

After taking its fight to change the Bowl Championships Series to Congress, the Mountain West Conference is reluctantly agreeing to a BCS television deal.

It may take an act of Congress for BCS playoff

There's only so much our nation's politicians can do in their limited time in Washington, D.C., and only so many issues they can tackle.

2 Washington RBs ruled ineligible

Washington running backs Brandon Johnson and David Freeman have been ruled academically ineligible for the upcoming season.

UNI's Steichen arrested, charged with assault

Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault.

Florida State says giving up wins unfair penalty

Florida State is arguing it's unfair to make football coach Bobby Bowden and others they say played no role in an academic cheating scandal give up wins.

Texas LB treated for concussion after crash

Texas linebacker Sergio Kindle was treated for a concussion after crashing his car into an Austin apartment building last week while he was either sending or receiving a text message, his attorney said Monday.

Arkansas linebacker dismissed after DUI arrest

Arkansas linebacker Khiry Battle has been dismissed from the team after a weekend arrest on a charge of driving under the influence.

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The Herald's All-Florida Team

With seven in-state universities - enough to form a conference - competing in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the Sunshine State can make an argument as the nation's college football capital. Texas might boast the most FBS programs, but Florida is where the champions call home. UM, FSU and UF have combined to win nine national titles since 1983.