Heisman finalist on display in annual Shrine Game
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A month ago, Collin Klein was being celebrated on one of college football’s biggest stages as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Now he’s back to trying to prove that he’s more than just a good college player. The former Kansas State quarterback headlines a group of NFL hopefuls that will be on display for scouts in Saturday’s annual East West Shrine Game in St. Petersburg, Fla. ”It’s been a lot of fun. A lot of new stuff, so I’m drinking from a fire hydrant, but we’re having a good time,” said Klein, who will play for the East team. ”It’s great to meet and get to know the guys. It’s a great opportunity and I’m trying to make the most of it.” While many of the players projected to go in the early rounds of April’s NFL draft are participating in the Senior Bowl later this month, the Shrine Game has…
UCF thinks it can compete with No. 14 Ohio State
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Heading into the 2012 season, Central Florida coach George O’Leary knew his team would already be playing with a deficit before it even stepped on the field. NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations within both the football and basketball programs led to the announcement of one-year postseason bans for both just days before the Knights began fall practice. They won’t find out the fate of an appeal of that ban until later this season. But bowl ban or not, O’Leary still sees an opportunity as the heavy underdog Knights prepare for Saturday’s matchup at No. 14 Ohio State. A win would give the Knights their first ever victory as a Football Bowl Subdivision member over a ranked, nonconference opponent. ”I like playing nonconference games against tradition schools like Ohio State that have a great, long history of winning (and) a…
