Thursday, April 19, 2007

Reporters' Notebooks

Associated Press: Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema is still smoldering that his 12-1 team was left out of the Bowl Championship Series and that Notre Dame was included.

Robin Erb, Toledo Blade: Is the government's points-shaving case against a Toledo player crumbling?

Joey Johnston, Tampa Tribune: The springtime football fix. An early look at a top 10, key early games and a Heisman dozen.

Mark Snyder, Detroit Free Press: Michigan may be getting a new $26.1 million indoor practice facility.

Mark Tupper, Decatur Herald & Review: Ron Zook is loading up Illinois with talent. One look at Arrelious Benn tells you better days are ahead for the Fighting Illini.

Wendell Barnhouse, Fort Worth Star-Telegram: A Southeastern Conference spring football wrapup.

Michael DiRocco, Florida Times-Union: Who is on the hot seat among SEC coaches? Try Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer.

Kyle Hightower, Orlando Sentinel: Will Central Florida have its new 45,000-seat stadium finished for its Sept. 15 opener against Texas?

Stephen Tsai, Honolulu Advertiser: Not every situation can be resolved with a completed pass. Hawaii, which punted only 16 times in 14 games last season, is adding a punter to its roster.

Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman: After a big bowl win, a big increase in ticket prices at Boise State.

Barry Witt and Jon Wilner, San Jose Mercury News: Deep divisions have opened between developer Lew Wolff and San Jose State over a deal to rebuild the team's stadium.

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