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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Illinois linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (3) tries to tackle Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek (37) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill. Phillips, who spent the past two seasons at a community college in Kansas after academics derailed his college plans out of high school in Detroit, is leading Illinois in tackles in his first season. (AP Photo/Bradley Leeb, File)

Illini leading tackler makes most of his second chance

By JAMES BOYD - Associated Press

Hamilton County residents overwhelmingly voted for a half-percent sales tax increase and municipal bonds to pay for Paul Brown Stadium to keep the Bengals from leaving Cincinnati, but the deal hasn't been good for taxpayers. (Associated Press/File)

NFL stadiums cost taxpayers billions of dollars

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) rushes Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. The junior is one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the top linebacker in the country. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

AP All-America Watch: Va Tech LB Edmunds and Heisman winner

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Maryland's Jermaine Carter, Jr. front, celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Texas in an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Maryland senior linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. on Saturday will wrap up an outstanding college career that featured impressive personal numbers but not enough wins to make it fully satisfying. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File) **FILE**

Jermaine Carter Jr., Maryland linebacker ends stellar career Saturday vs Penn State

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the New York Jets, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown cheers on his squad of military members during a flag football game at Fort Hamilton Army Base in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. McCown and Jets teammate Demario Davis served as coaches for the service members who played a game of flag football. McCown's team beat Davis' squad 18-14. (New York Jets.com/New York Jets via AP)

Jets’ McCown, Davis coach military squads in flag football

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, right, talks with quarterback TaQuon Marshall during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Atlanta. Georgia Tech’s last hope of putting a positive cap on a disappointing 2017 season comes in Saturday’s state rivalry game against No. 7 Georgia. The good news for the Yellow Jackets is the game will be played on their home field, where they are 5-0 this season. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)

Georgia Tech’s season riding on visit from No. 7 Georgia

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Mayfield, Barkley, Love finalists for Maxwell player of year

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nebraska head football coach Mike Riley watches from the sidelines during the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in State College, Pa. (Chris Dunn/York Daily Record via AP)

Nebraska’s Riley is business as usual amid coaching rumors

By ERIC OLSON - Associated Press

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 28, 2015 file photo Montana head coach Bob Stitt, left, shakes hands with South Dakota State head coach John Stiegelmeier, right, after a first round game in the NCAA college Football Championship Subdivision playoff, in Missoula, Mont. Montana athletics director Kent Haslam said Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 he is not renewing the contract of coach Stitt after three seasons. (AP Photo/Patrick Record,File)

Montana coach Bob Stitt’s contract not renewed

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AP source: Florida meets with Chip Kelly about coaching job

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

In this Nov. 16, 2017 photo, Bibiana Steinhaus, the first female referee to officiate in the soccer Bundesliga, smiles during an interview with The Associated Press at the German soccer federation’s headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. (AP Photo/Ciaran Fahey)

The referee breaking unseen barriers for women in soccer

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

In this Nov. 9, 2017 photo, Nick Daugherty plays catch with a ball during a physical therapy session at the St. Luke Community Clinic in Ronan, Mont. Daugherty's life changed after suffering concussion. (Greg Lindstrom/Flathead Beacon via AP)

Young athlete’s life changed after suffering concussion

By JUSTIN FRANZ - Associated Press

Athletic trainers battle against concussions in South Dakota

By MICK GARRY - Associated Press

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) bounds over Citadel's Wally Wilmore to gain a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

No. 4 Clemson stays in playoff hunt with 61-3 Citadel win

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2016, file photo, Notre Dame linebacker Greer Martini, top, brings down Navy running back Dishan Romine (28) after a short gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Notre Dame’s turnaround season took a detour last week. The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish have no time to wallow in misery, either, not with Navy visiting on Saturday. “You got to be at the right place in the right timing against an offense like this and if you're not, they exploit you,” senior linebacker and captain Greer Martini said. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Back to basics for No. 9 Irish in home finale against Navy

By JOHN FINERAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Auburn’s Dontavius Russell, second from left, tackles Georgia's Nick Chubb (27), as Georgia's Kendall Baker (65) and Solomon Kindley (66), Auburn's Andrew Williams (79) and Georgia's Andrew Thomas (71) join in the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele wanted his defense to go from good to very good to playing like an elite group. The sixth-ranked Tigers delivered on all counts in a win over Georgia. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

No. 7 Georgia hosts Kentucky with no more room for error

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw (17) runs the ball for a touchdown past Duke safety Alonzo Saxton II (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Army QB Ahmad Bradshaw a shining star for Black Knights

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack (44) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville plays at Cleveland on Sunday. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Road trap? Jaguars can’t overlook winless, hungry Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. runs off the field after an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kentucky, Snell relishing second 1,000-yard rushing season

By GARY B. GRAVES - Associated Press