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Going against him will be a fun challenge for us personally because you always love to go against good players. Is there something else that has you flip on a different switch for a bowl game when the lights are brighter? I think he would like to be known as a tackle more so than a guard. And Kyle Hicks, our senior running back, No. This is our — obviously we were here two years ago. For me as a player, as I played in this bowl game. We enjoy our time here.

The practice facilities at Incarnate Word are awesome. It will be good to see when we come out from halftime and really the whole game against them. Anybody stand out to you in particular in that defense? Really just the entire defense. Like Coach Cumbie said, they play hard. They just — I mean, they get after you. Just the experience in itself, and that game being one of the most popular games in TCU history. And it actually turned into a good game, like a really, really good game.

The entire week just Coach Patterson just reminded us to just stay focused on the task at hand and just be sure that we came here for one mission, to come out and give the seniors the best season that we can have. But also have fun, man; enjoy San Antonio just like Coach Cumbie said and just take in the experience one last time as a senior.

Same thing he was saying. He causes a lot of disruption on the line. But really looking forward to this game. Coach Luper, can you talk about the different ways that you guys use KaVontae? Can you talk about his development and how you guys use him? We may even snap it to him a few times. He battled a knee injury early. He had a knee injury his senior year, so he battled that his first year here.

Just last year when he was healthy, he led our team in both rushing and receiving, so I expect him to go out with a bang this Thursday. Kenny, how eager have you guys been to get back on the field since the Big 12 Championship game? Yeah, you know, that game leaves a bad taste in your mouth. You come out and play again, play well.

Coach Cumbie, can you talk about the evolution of your screen game and the way you guys use it both inside and out and kind of what you need to Kenny to make stuff like that work? Kenny, can you talk about you have one of the top passer ratings under pressure, so under duress what do you think makes you perform so well?

I mean, we practice it a lot. I know the O-line will pick up as many as they can. Coach Cumbie, as you guys improved from six wins a year ago to 10 this year and potentially an 11th, how much of that fell on Kenny and the way he improved for you? You know, I think with any team, everybody — you evaluate yourself as coaches, as players individually after you come off a season like we had, and you look at how can we be better and where did we fall short, why did we fall short in those areas, and how can we coach things better, how can we teach things better, and I think the players were really challenged themselves.

We have a lot of highly motivated kids. In particular on offense, we have a lot of seniors that are very highly motivated. Have you reflected at all? You know, I feel like at the end of it, this is a blessing. I was supposed to go to a JuCo, and going that route I never knew how it was going to turn out. But coming up to the senior year, I want to end it with a win, obviously, but I feel like my achievements have been good thanks to my coaching staff and everything and all the bonds I made with my family on the team, yeah.

John, two of your nationally recognized plays were the catch in the Liberty Bowl last year and the Big 12 Championship. Do you have anything in score for Thursday night? Man, you can never plan those things. But I do work consistently just on doing better. First of all, thanks to everybody for being here. The week has been outstanding. I thought our event last night was great and says a lot about the two programs. I would echo what Coach Shaw said. This being our second time here, obviously the hospitality has been unbelievable, the people. You get a chance at the end of the year, all of us, to try to play a game so you can see how you roll into the next season, see how guys do this, and make people proud at your place.

Win or lose, what you want to do is you want to play well. Coach Shaw, what are the specific things in their defense — this is a terrific defense that they have — that concern you the most, and what particular players are you most impressed with? They do it so well and do it at such a high level. Has your approach changed, and what leads to that success?

I want them to enjoy themselves. When the kids have free time — hey, I wanted to have free time. So we try to do both. I think when you put both films on, you see effort. You see guys that care about each other. You see guys that care about what their responsibilities are. You see guys playing with passion and emotion. But you want every play on your film to represent what your program is about, kids playing hard, kids playing fast, kids playing together, kids playing with passion and emotion and trying to do their jobs.

Gary, is there a team in the Big 12 that reminds you of Stanford, their offense? Come at you big, as far as their size, offensive line, tight ends, wide receivers. Early gave us a lot of problems, but they come right at you, well-coached, play hard. They have a plan. They have a lot of length. You know, and as David said before, I think both of us pride ourselves in the way our kids play, the effort. Some of those seniors leave and do those things. What can we expect out of him in this game, especially after four weeks of rest?

This week has been kind of a ramp-up week. Coach Shaw, what is the status of Walker Little and any of the other injured guys? I think Walker, we have one more physical test today. I think he wants to play. He made it through the other day pretty well practicing part of practice, not the full practice. That lesson went away. I think Coach Shaw has been using it, too. The biggest thing for us is we understand we have to play very early.

Actually it was the FCA breakfast. I got that phone call at like 4: But all lessons we all learn. Is that what you want it to read, because this is going to be your last ballgame, is that what you want it to read. More wins is always better than less wins. You know, I think you always want to finish the season with a win and all that stuff.

It looks better, I know, on T-shirts and all the stuff that you put on. Has that experience what you went through caused you to change any of your restrictions on your players —. He went back out. He went back out after bed check, so no, our kids in general, they act right. They know — I sent two homes at the Rose Bowl. Biggest stage you could possibly be on at that time for us at TCU.

It makes no difference. Whatever they did, every guy on your team is all that. What we try to do from 22 to 62, what are we trying to bring in. I said, you guys should try to be a defensive coordinator with no-huddle. I still help call defense and do things. And Corey and Coach Shaw here are the same way as far as what we try to get done with young people.

Try to make them into somebody. Some of us still believe that winning is not the most important thing that we do. A healthy Bryce Love, just so we all — holy-moley. On that very topic, who have been the running backs that your team has faced over the course of your career at TCU, and how does Bryce Love, talking specifically about breakaway-type running backs, and how does Bryce Love fit into that group?

Just in our four losses, two of them to Oklahoma and one to Georgia we played last year in the bowl game, the running backs they have at Georgia we played a year ago, which when you ask me types of teams, probably Georgia and Arkansas were also teams that are very similar to the way David — the way Stanford does things. But what I like best about Bryce Love just listening to David and watching from afar is just the way he handles everything else in life. Football is really important, and he wants to be a great player, it sounds like he wants to play at the NFL level, but the bottom line, he also wants to go into — wants to have a great profession when he gets done and help people and do things.

They want to play against the best, win or lose. You want to play against the Bryce Loves of the world. You want to play against their defensive tackle. You want to play against guys that are playing at a very high level because you always want to match yourself because it helps your resume. If you can play well, then you help — when the NFL guys turn on the film, it helps your stock because they see you play against good people, good offensive linemen, good defensive linemen, good tailbacks.

As a quarterback, how would you sum up his career with you at this point? Basically I just told him that the only rules were that he had to come over to all the spring practices so I could get to know him. Every individual is different. School-wise, off the field. Head coaching is kind of like being a parent. But usually in a town the size of Fort Worth, usually I have my little birds. I think his emotion when we lost our first ballgame against Iowa State I think to me summed it all up because he was very upset at himself, at a lot of things, just because he was coming back here to prove that he was the kind of player that he left high school in.

I allowed him, I think, last spring or this summer to work out, and so — to get his opportunity to be able — so they could see. He just said it went well. You pay them back at the end because they never quit being — for what we say, they never quit being Frogs. First of all, Gary Patterson is a phenomenal football coach.

Got an outstanding program. We all kind of knew how this one was going to go. Got two teams that fight and scrap and never quit. It was going to be whoever made the most plays was going to win the game, and that was TCU tonight. Once again, proud of our guys for how we fight. We did that again tonight. And not taking anything away from TCU. Special group of guys, and many of you in San Antonio found out this week how fortunate I am to coach these guys and be around these guys and work with these guys.

We engage with these guys. We find out their preferences, what they like, and try to help them be the best that they can be. So many guys played tonight. I have a firm belief that when we start next year, you may not recognize them. Coach, I believe Justin Reid went out in the second quarter. How much did that contribute to this defeat as far as your defense went? But not having one of the best players in America at his position is difficult. Losing Curtis was difficult. Losing Frank Buncom was difficult.

But we never used that as an excuse. We coach these guys, we train these guys, and we get them to go out there. We had a lot of guys that showed up in there and actually played really well. The lead should have been bigger, but we knew the team was going to come back. We knew we were going to fight back. We knew Kenny Hill was a special football player who can run but also make some big throws. You guys have senior day, you have final senior practice, but this is really the end for this group. Can you talk about what Harrison and Dave have meant to the program specifically?

Some would say boring. But I believe football starts up front. The physical strength, the athleticism, just outstanding. Those are great examples that you want your young people to follow, both the guys on our football team and our children. These guys are outstanding human beings that are going to accomplish so many things in and out of football in the future.

Coach, if you could talk about the effect the hand-in-dirt injury and the glove had on K. Played through the ball well. You know, I think a lot of us individuals, myself included, really want a lot of those plays back. Very tough offense to go against. They broke a lot of tendencies. Kenny Hill is very dynamic. They just made plays, and those long drives, a couple big plays, the game got caught back up to us really quick.

But for right now as a whole, I think we just need to look back at what we did as a defense and the turnovers we made and the way we stick together and the way we dominated the red zone, bent and never broke. We definitely could have played better, and we tip our hats to TCU, but they came with their best game. Coach referred to it early. There was a lot of points left on the board. I felt like there was times we really snatched the momentum, and then there was times where we had the momentum and we let them grab it back.

Personally, I mean, there was a lot of throws that I wanted back. But at the end of the day it comes down to execution for us. How does that feel, and some thoughts about Bryce Love and his performance in this game. But obviously up front we could have played better and seized a few more plays. Bryce is just a warrior. All season battling through injuries, and wanted to go out there and play with us.

We love being able to block for him. First off, I think you have to say a lot about Stanford. So finding a way to win, come back, get to 11 wins, this group of seniors, for their opportunity to win 11 ballgames and then also 40 in their career I think is really cool. To get to the landmark, also, for them to be a part of that I think is cool. And really just the kind of people, I said before the season I really like this group.

I love them just like I told them in the locker room, the whole senior group. We had guys banged up as you head into the season. You had a couple losses to Oklahoma. You played against two of the best quarterbacks at Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. I was kidding Kenny, go be the most valuable player offensively and throw a pick. Good way to battle back. Desmon, talk about your punt return; looked like a reverse field on that play. What did you see and how did it feel?

You know, the punter left it in the air hanging. I believe he outkicked his coverage, and I just got in there, I seen green, and I just took off running. It was a big play in the game, what was your reaction? What can you say about that? Kenny, seemed like kind of a slow start, adjusted midway through the game, end up a winner.

Was this game kind of a microcosm of your career? Coach, two years ago you switched out of the black shirt, purple worked, purple worked again today. I thought about changing, yes. I mean, he left here a winner. Kenny has been unbelievable. All these guys sitting up here got a chance to be successful in life. Kenny, you have the distinction of being the only player in college this year to run for a touchdown, catch a touchdown, and throw for a touchdown pass in one game.

You did it twice. What are you going to tell your kids about that years from now? We threw it better than what Turpin did on the kickoff return, I can tell you that. Desmon, you also scored three different ways in the game today. What does it say about the versatility of your offense that you have so many weapons you can use in different ways?

Yeah, Coach Cumbie does a great job of utilizing my abilities. Like I said, I was a former quarterback, so he knows I can throw. I played receiver for four years. I just tried to come out and play my best game for my last time in a TCU uniform. Coach Patterson, as you think about the games that Kenny gave for you and Desmon did and also Jalen, as you recruit in the future, are you looking for those type of versatile guys more and more in the game? Obviously Kenny did that again tonight. I wish he would have even did it more, especially in the first half.

But it all turned out good. Kenny, how does it feel to end your college career with a come-from-behind win? It feels really good. To come back and win with this group of guys, who they accepted me the minute I came in, it feels great. It means everything to me. Gary, two years ago you were down It was only today at halftime. You must have felt like you had them right where you wanted them. The bottom line to it is we need to start faster. You know, we fought back tonight, and especially right before the half, I felt we had a chance because we got back in the ballgame and we were going to get the ball.

The extra point missed just about cost us because then we had to go for two. So you just — again, every point counts, every play counts when you play good football teams, and this was no difference tonight. All these guys all made plays.

Travin is over here, he was also a safety and moved. I think how many did you have to get over ? I guess you probably got that. Coach, with the win tonight, the Big 12 has now won four straight over Power Five opponents in bowl games. What does that say about the strength of the conference? Yeah, and the two teams, at least the one, was shorthanded. You know, last year we won our bowl games.

Everybody says — and like I told everybody, like I said after the Oklahoma — you need to try to defend them, these offenses. Everybody has one of those guys. They were not the same football team offense or defensively at the end of the year that they were when they began the year. And with the River Walk and how the people, the hospitality, everything went on — what would you guys add to that, Nick, you and Travin? Yeah, any bowl game is a good bowl game. Thinking coming out of high school I was almost not here.

I got my offer at the last minute, and I would just like to thank Coach P for giving me the opportunity that he gave me. Desmon, when you learned Jalen Reagor was coming to TCU, this is a guy from your neighborhood, your neck of the woods, what was your reaction? I knew him when he was growing up, and I knew he was a good player since he been in high school, and he just keep getting better.

What did you think of his touchdown? We needed it because I just turned the ball over, and he came back and made a great play. Our young men are excited about playing a very excellent Oklahoma State team. Put them all together and just keep doing it over and over. Get a lot of young men that set high expectations and try to reach them. Now I get to see him every day in practice and see all his games, so that makes it special.

You guys down there should be proud, it goes back to the coaches and the commitment they made in that area. When I first got here Colorado was still in the conference I remember making the trip up there and how pretty it was, I love the town of Boulder. Thank you all for joining us here today for the Valero Alamo Bowl Golf Classic, on a perfect day for golf, of course. Welcome to San Antonio.

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Three years ago, with the help of our title sponsor, Valero, we had the prescient idea of promoting a contract with the Big 12 and the Pac conferences, which have for the last three years resulted in top matchups, last year one of the most exciting in bowl history. This year is going to be no different. This will mark our 15th year as the title sponsor. In addition to all the excitement going on inside the Alamodome on game day, we hope the fans have the opportunity to enjoy all that our city has to offer for the holidays during bowl week.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to the success of the Valero Alamo Bowl each year, the city of San Antonio, these two great schools, and most importantly the fans who travel by the thousands from across the country to support these teams. How about another round of applause. The Valero Alamo Bowl features two outstanding universities with two tremendous football coaches. He boasts a record of while at the helm. The Valero Alamo Bowl will be the 11th straight bowl game as the head coach.

Of his six bowl wins, one came here in here at the Valero Alamo Bowl. This is a tremendous bowl.

We want to thank Valero for your support and all you do for college football. What more can you ask for. What a great matchup. What a tremendous year. A big pound nose guard, and a rush end that sacks quarterbacks, corners that play good coverage. Got a fantastic quarterback, running back.

Got a good returner. Overall just a really good team. You guys should be proud. We like when guys take plays off. They must have a great team concept. Coach has obviously done a great job. This is a day-a-year job. This is a great reward for them to come down here for six days and be at the Valero Alamo Bowl and play a great opponent like Colorado. This is his fourth season as the head coach of the Buffs. After a mark in his first three years, he led Colorado to a regular season on the way to the Pac South championship.

This season Colorado recorded the largest turnaround in the history of the Pac, going from , to Our team and university and program is excited to be in a bowl game, to be here at the Valero Alamo Bowl. Watched them on film. Wow, Mike has done an incredible job. Their offense, they do everything. They can throw the deep ball so well. Their running back, a freshman, Hill, he is amazing. They do a great job there. Defensively they cause turnovers right and left, aggressive on defense. They have big safeties that might scare our guys to death they hit so hard.

The one thing that I think is a great mark of coaching that they do is they take care of the ball and they cause turnovers. They possess and understand how important the football is. Should be a lot of fun for everybody to watch, except for Mike and I on the sidelines as it goes. But everybody else will have a great time watching the game.

Really appreciate being here. Our guys will look forward to go to a bowl game. These guys are old hat at it. I got to make sure our guys do the right things and enjoy themselves. This game marks the renewal of an old Big 12 rivalry between Oklahoma State and Colorado. Can you speak about the renewal of that rivalry? I go all the way back to the Big 8, sadly enough. Colorado, in my days of growing up, playing college ball, is a very traditional football program.

The world we live in with these millennials that we coach, they follow things for about two days, then they move on to something new. We probably have to remind them of that.

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As Lamont said earlier, this is a great matchup for the Valero Alamo Bowl. The final rankings were 10 and ours were When you look at the games that these teams lost to, they were to really, really good teams. I think that will do more for the game than anything. I know both teams are going to be excited about playing in the game.

The last time you played them was Brandon Weeden came off the bench and sparked you to a comeback. Do you have thoughts on that game, remember it, playing against Colorado back then? I remember it well because we started the game with our backup quarterback, who had never played a snap in college football. At halftime he had zero completions. Then we put Brandon Weeden in in the second half and we were able to come back and win. A lot of things in coaching you remember. You brought up the CU defense a little bit ago. Can you compare them to any group that you faced in league play this year, and what makes them kind of a difficult fit?

Trying to take away throws. They have skill in the secondary. They have a tremendous pass-rusher with pressure inside. Three-down look most of the time, some four-down versus a heavy set. Coach MacIntyre, the Pac Network said the last five Pac championship game losers went on to lose the bowl game. Do you think having such a young team that has never been to a game would be an asset for you to try to break that streak?

I definitely hope so laughter. Our young men will be excited about playing in the game. Rashaan always had a great smile. I always loved talking to Rashaan and being around him. He meant a tremendous amount to our program. He came out of eight-man football. Three years later he won the Heisman Trophy. He means a lot. It means a great deal to our program. A lot of our guys know him. Definitely a sad day losing Rashaan. But I always think of him. I choose to think of him with his big smile, his great personality.

Coach Gundy, can you talk about your recruiting pitch to get all these players out of San Antonio to Stillwater? How has that market developed for producing Division I talent? About six years ago, we started really looking at this area. We realized that there were players here that could be very competitive in the Big We were fortunate enough to get a start with some of them. This type of work performed by a certified animal behaviorist is costly. Red Flags The experts advise that you avoid any training or retraining that involves the use of choke chains, shock collars, or pinch or prong collars.

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The best legal minds, however, will tell you to exercise some caution before seeking the services of a lawyer. You may have other alternatives: You can find an arbitrator through the American Arbitration Association ; www. Even if you ultimately seek the assistance of a lawyer, you can use many of the resources listed below to educate yourself about your options, which will ultimately save you time and money. All of that said, if the property or relationships in question are significant or you will be living with the disposition of it for a long time such as in a divorce where children are involved , a lawyer can save you money and trouble.

In a criminal action, a lawyer is essential. Traffic court you probably can handle on your own. Lawyers who specialize in business law, no matter how well qualified they are to practice business law, may not know much, if anything, about adoptions and will probably not want to handle one. If you need a lawyer to help with a business or real estate transaction, there are a number of experts in the community—such as bankers and accountants who work with business lawyers—who might recommend lawyers they respect. Other lawyers are also a good source of suggestions.

Folk wisdom has it that a call to the state or local bar association will net some good prospects: Maybe so, and maybe not. The state bar association can, however, tell you National Resource Center for whether or not a particular lawyer is licensed Consumers of Legal Services to practice in your state. Each Useful Web sites include: In this sponsors an Internet resources book, frequently updated, lawyers are rated clearinghouse www. Martindale-Hubbell, a legal di. What to Look For Before interviewing a prospective attorney, you should have in mind exactly what you want out of the situation that brings you there in the first place.

What approach do you want to take to solve the problem? It is important to choose a lawyer whose style matches the job to be done—and your own style. Lawyers need to be able to argue more than the way they want the law to be. After you explain your problem, let the lawyer ask some questions. When you feel the lawyer has a good grasp of the issues, ask, What would you recommend for me in this situation? Open-ended questions often elicit a great deal of information about options. You need to know how much experience the lawyer has in his or her field of expertise.

Is the lawyer a member of any professional organizations? Has the lawyer written about the subject at hand? Does the lawyer teach at a law school? Is the lawyer board-certified by the state bar in a specialty? Not all state bars certify, but certification might mean special competence. How often does the lawyer handle cases like yours? Will the lawyer give you references? It is also wise to ask how long the lawyer thinks it will take to resolve your problem.

Also ask, What are all the possible outcomes? How often will the lawyer be in touch with you to inform you of the progress of your case? What kind of information will the lawyer be giving you? No lawyer should make any vital decisions without discussing them with you. Who will be working on your case? Ask whether an associate of the law firm could handle your case. Now is the time to ask about fees. Because fees are probably the most frequent cause of difficulty between attorneys and clients, it is important to be clear at the outset about expectations.

Ask how the lawyer charges and how often you should expect bills; whether there will be any charges for such services as delivery of documents in addition to the fees; whether the bills will be itemized; and whether the lawyer is willing to put details about fees in writing. In law, time definitely is money. Lawyers typically bill hourly, but some charge a flat fee for some services or, in the case of a personal-injury claim, work on a contingency basis.

If the lawyer will be billing hourly for your case, ask what is the smallest part of an hour for which the lawyer will be charging you. Lawyers bill in one-tenth, one-sixth, or full-hour increments. You will save money if the lawyer bills in smaller increments of time. More and more lawyers are quoting flat fees, particularly for simple cases and those for which they have a clear idea of how much work will be required. Most states do not permit lawyers to work on contingency in divorce or criminal cases. If you opt to join a prepaid legal service, make sure you understand what kind of service you will get.

One possible problem with a prepaid service is that the lawyer to whom you are assigned may not be the best lawyer to handle your specific type of problem; make sure that you can change to another. Because most people are never involved in a lawsuit, such insurance is generally a poor investment. Good lawyers will outline in advance all the costs, issues, options, and risks for the client.

They also will work with the client to develop a plan with a goal and then take timely actions to meet that goal. The client should receive frequent reports about the progress of the case and notification of any modifications to the original plan. If a lawyer is unwilling to work in this manner, you should look elsewhere for the service that you need. At the end of the interview, you should ask yourself, Is this someone with whom I can be open and honest?

How well does the lawyer communicate? Do I have the feeling this lawyer will work for me and not for him- or herself? Red Flags If, during the interview, the lawyer makes what seem to be unrealistic promises, you should keep interviewing. Lawyers who overpromise are likely to be underestimating the problem or overestimating their own ability to deal with it.

Lawyers who talk more about the latest hot legal topic than they do about your problem may not be right for you. Great skill in theory and expertise in practice are not always found in the same lawyer. Other Considerations In the U. Although we function in a legal system that is the envy of much of the world, we also live in a real world where, for every action, there is usually some kind of opposite action.

Rosenberg Fox and Fox Newark, N. Many lawyers, well aware of the fact that it can take a civil case several years to go through the courts, encourage clients to consider resolution through mediation or arbitration. In fact, many states require that some issues, particularly divorce, be handled by a mediator, whose job is to listen to both sides and make suggestions about resolution. Trends If the so-called English rule becomes law in this country, working out solutions before going to court will become more than a good idea.

The change would require that both lawyers and clients carefully evaluate the merits of every case before pursuing legal remedy and that mediation and arbitration be used much more frequently. In fact, most states have already gone to mandatory mediation in child-custody cases, and many of the best legal theorists and practitioners believe that it is only the extremely rare case that should ever go to court.

Besides, as these professionals point out, in court what is a judge but a mediator? Many of the best legal theorists and practitioners believe that it is only the extremely rare case that should ever go to court. Insider Fact In most states lawyers pay into a protection fund, created from bar dues, for clients who have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous lawyers who have kept unearned advances or stolen client funds.

Any dissatisfied client can file a complaint against a lawyer with the state bar association. Although the bar will typically prosecute the lawyer and award damages only in egregious cases in which obvious irreparable harm has been done to the client, state bars are sensitive to public perception of the legal profession. As many as 15 computers control such functions as the speed of the windshield wipers, sparkplug timing, and the antiskid function of the brakes. In fact, automotive technicians will tell you that the owners of recent-model car have more computing power at their fingertips than the early astronauts had to pilot their spacecraft.

T Where to Begin Chapter 7 AutomotiveRepair Technicians There are several kinds of automotive-repair shops and each type offers a little different kind of service: In addition, dealer service departments are usually well supported by the automobile manufacturers themselves, who provide frequent written updates about technical problems and send representatives to train and work with technicians in the dealership service departments. The manufacturers also work with those service departments to cover warranties. Often dealerships have a so-called secret warranty arrangement with the manufacturer.

Under these secret warranties, the manufacturer will pay the dealership to fix problems found in specific makes and models after purchase, even if the car is otherwise out of warranty. The problem is, dealership service departments rarely tell customers about these warranties. If something goes wrong with your vehicle, ask the dealership if there is a policy adjustment available for your particular kind of vehicle. Service stations and general repair shops are typically owned or managed by independent technicians and mechanics.

These technicians may or may not have access to all the equipment found in a dealership service department. However, many of these mechanics are excellent generalists, and they often charge much less than will a dealership service department for out-ofwarranty repairs. Specialty shops are just that—shops that perform only one kind of repair, such as brake service, change of oil or other lubrication, or a limited range of repairs.

You can get quick and competitively priced service in these shops, but the emphasis is often on replacement rather than repair. Replacement parts in these shops are frequently discounted and the technicians are usually well trained. However, the emphasis is on services that can be done quickly.

Mall automobile service departments The key to finding a good mechanic is to look before you need one. Read your car maintenance manual and give yourself a month in advance of your next suggested servicing to check out garages. Members of local car clubs and people who collect cars are another source of names. A phone call to the Better Business Bureau can assure you that no complaints have remained unresolved against any of the garages on your list.

Ask specifically about what kind of complaints were filed and how those complaints were handled. Anyone can file a complaint, justified or not. Resolution of complaints is a better guide to quality of service. If the shop completes the small service on time, returns your car to you clean, and offers a warranty on certain repairs and services, it is worth considering. What to Look For When looking for a good mechanic, you can judge by presentation, at least in part. A clean, organized facility with modern equipment in the bays is an indication of the quality of work and care you can expect.

Look at the vehicles in the parking lot. They should be equal in value to your own car. The staff should be courteous and able to answer your questions. Longer is definitely better. Happy repeat customers are what keeps mechanics in business. This is fairly common these days when electron- ics are the backbone of most vehicular systems and the equipment to find out what is going on under the hood costs a small fortune.

Those hourly rates vary by type of car, type of service provider, and region. If you have found an independent repair shop where the only acceptable form of payment is cash, exercise some caution. The mechanic may be trying to circumvent local laws and regulations governing repair shops. Ask about the business license. Although there is no standard warranty for repairs, you might ask whether the repair shop is a member of the Motorist Assurance Program, sponsored by the Automotive Maintenance Repair Association.

This program sets standards for service that cover such areas as personnel training, inspections, written estimates, work authorization by vehicle owner, warranties, and classification of parts as new, remanufactured, rebuilt, or used. This organization suggests a limited minimum warranty of 90 days or 4, miles covering parts and labor. Look for trade-school diplomas and certificates of advanced courses, as well as customer-service awards.

Certification of technicians by ASE is not easy to obtain. One-third of those who take the test fail. Those who pass all eight ASE exams for such specializations as parts, engine machining, and collision repair earn the designation of master auto technician. Many technicians special- ize these days.

Ask whether the garage specifically handles the kind of repair you need and whether the technician who will be working on your car is certified to do the kind of repair you need done. Talk with the owner or manager of the shop. Ask for a tour. Inquire about the kind of repair information manuals, CD-ROM systems, technical hotline access available to technicians. Talk with some of the technicians.

A shop that is too busy to deal with a prospective customer is probably too busy to do a good job for the customers it has. Most shops offer some kind of warranty on parts or labor or both. But, like some medical doctors, auto technicians can be influenced by your call and may, without consciously meaning to, want to reflect well on your judgment. Red Flags It should be standard policy for a service writer to give you a written estimate of the cost of the proposed repairs.

The shop should also call you after the diagnostics have been run to let you know the results of the tests. Beware the shop that cannot or will not provide these names. A reputable shop will also keep all the old parts for 4 TIP: In addition to being an obvious visual check on work done, this parts return is also a subtle guard against the temptation for a repair shop to replace a good working part so that it could be resold. Sometimes it takes more than one try to solve a problem. A good garage will want to retain your business by keeping at the problem until it is fixed.

One of the best ways for you to ensure that the problem is resolved is to test-drive the car after the repair and before you pay the bill. If you feel that the problem has not been corrected, leave the car at the shop. Many shops now hire female automotive experts, offer courses in car maintenance for their customers, and provide comfortable waiting rooms, sometimes with play areas for children. If this level of service is available to you, it is unnecessary to settle for less.

Other Considerations A good technician will try to provide the maintenance necessary to prevent major and costly breakdowns. Many states, counties, and cities have laws that govern auto repair. State consumer-protection offices have information about these laws. Some states, for example, have car-repair laws that mandate a ceiling on the cost of certain repairs, require that the hourly rate charged by shops must be posted in those shops, and prohibit the installation of used or rebuilt parts in your vehicle without your knowledge.

This history is as helpful to an auto technician as a medical history is to a physician and for the same reason: Most problems do not just suddenly materialize. Furthermore, the repair history can suggest possible weak systemic points the technician should keep an eye on. Trends Many automotive professionals are concerned about the decreasing number of qualified technicians. Technicians today need to pursue a college-prep track in high school and complete at least two years of specific training at an accredited trade school.

Before going out on their own, they should spend at least five years working with a certified mechanic. This system produces highly trained technicians, but, unfortunately, fewer people are willing to invest the time and money it takes for the training. Such training is ever more important, because although cars have become more reliable and are generally running longer and better, when they do have a problem, the automotive systems are so complicated that it takes a great deal of skill and expensive equipment to get to the heart of the problem and to fix it.

There are only about , certified auto-repair technicians in the U. The rate of technicians to vehicles has dropped from one technician for every 73 vehicles in to one technician for every vehicles today, according to a report issued by the National Association of Attorneys General. Continuing education is necessary in this fast-moving field. Many technicians are concerned about a trend among the Big Three Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler to substitute videotapes for the live instructors they used to send out for in-house training. The do-it-yourself repair market has steadily declined since because of the amount of computerization in automobiles and the amount of expensive test equipment necessary to diagnose problems.

Insider Facts In a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Attorneys General, it was found that very few automotive repair shops are dishonest. Consumer problems more often arise from poor communication skills on the part of service technicians than from a lack of technical knowledge.

Many automobile owners are neglecting to have routine maintenance performed. Larry Pavey Brake Parts Inc. Andy Watt Auto Mechanics Dept. Peter Sullivan Progressive Diagnostics Co. What other investment that costs this much would you not maintain? Today, the same word may evoke an image of an ATM machine or a computer screen. A generation ago your banking options were few: You could open a savings account and a checking account, get a loan, or rent a safe-deposit box.

Walk into a bank today, however, and you are faced with nearly as many choices as a mall shopper. Instead of signing up for the checking account, you must select one from as many as six or eight different kinds. Savings accounts have also come a long way. In addition to passbook savings accounts, a bank representative might talk with you about certificates of deposit, money-market deposit accounts, and Christmas clubs. Credit cards, trust and investment advice, and homeequity loans are other services likely to be presented for your consideration. Chapter 8 Bankers Where to Begin Before you go shopping for a bank and a banker, decide which services you need.

Location and hours of service are not the issues they once were. Bank branches are found in major grocery chains, malls, and office buildings. ATMs seem to have sprouted on every corner. Fees, however, are an important consideration. Fees have increased dramatically over the past five years, and customers are now charged for services previously given free of charge. Some banks even charge when you make a deposit. Bank rates are not cast in stone. The 10, banks 4 TIP: You can begin your search for a bank and banker by telephone.

Compare fees, loan rates, and the interest amounts paid on savings accounts from several institutions. It would be unusual for the same bank to offer both the lowest loan rate and the highest savingsaccount interest in town. Many banks offer packages of services, and the more banking services you use, the better the rates you will get. It is important to think ahead. Establishing a good relationship with a banker now can expedite a car loan later. What to Look For There is more to banking than money. All banks offer the same services, perhaps at slightly different rates, but the real bargain in banking today is a good relationship with a banker who can serve as a personal, unpaid financial adviser.

You have a big advantage when your banker knows something of both your business and your personal finances. Look for a banker who is involved in the community. A good part of the rest of the dollar should be invested locally. A banker who is active in the community will have a better idea about where that money should go. Seven out of ten persons in the U.

It is important to ascertain whether bankers who work for large regional or national banks have local decision-making power. Even in a large bank, loan approval should not take more than 24 to 48 hours. In community banks it is also important to know that you are dealing with someone authorized to make decisions. Modern bankers have the ability to look beyond your financial statement to assess the probability of your business success. Good bankers not only value honesty and a straightforward approach, but they model these qualities. They will be both courteous and frank in their dealings with you.

It is important to ascertain whether bankers who work for large regional or national banks have local decisionmaking power. Red Flags All bank employees should have the authority to do their job. So banks market other products. Availability of a wide range of products may, in fact, benefit customers as long as customers do not feel that good service is tied to the number of products purchased. Other Considerations Bankers are aware that their banks usually do not offer the best interest rates in town.

Many banks now support customer downloading of statements and other documentation through Internet links. This is a valuable service if you are using a money-management software program, which will allow you to download the account information directly into the program, thus avoiding rekeying. If you think you will be in the market for a safety-deposit box, start looking for one sooner than later.

They believe that much financial modernization is not modern at all, but rather is reminiscent of the days when a few big banks dominated the industry. Bankers know that increased fees nearly always follow a merger, and that many low- to moderate-income persons have already been forced to forgo banking services because they cannot afford the increased fees.

Consolidation also frequently results in fewer loans to small businesses. Yet, bankers recognize that ours is a mobile society and that moving is much easier for those who deal with a national or large regional bank. Most bankers are excited about new delivery channels, such as use of the personal computer to download statements.

Many banks now offer stock market updates and financial advice online. Catalog marketing has entered the world of banking. Banks that use this marketing tool usually provide a toll-free and hour service for customers who wish to sign up for new products and services. Two great bargains in banking today are senior-citizen accounts and direct deposit.

Insider Facts Two great bargains in banking today are senior-citizen accounts and direct deposit. The former Notre Dame quarterback walked into a formal interview with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday and was bluntly asked how a quarterback with his gifts could lead a Fighting Irish team that collapsed f A day after explaining that his somewhat heavy weigh-in at the NFL Scouting Combine pounds was merely water weight that he had already lost since arrivin The Eagles hold the Minnesota Vikings' first-round selection, via the trade that brought quarterb He's the best a The former Florida State star thinks so, as long as he lands in the right situation.

At 6-foot-5 and pounds, he has the speed and quickness to beat offensive tackles around the edge, and the power to rush through them One of the NFL Draft's elite running backs attributed five of his pounds to excess water weight that already has left The club did no Under a conduct policy institute The former LSU star running back, whose imposing size and powerful style could make him the top player selected in the dra And according to GM Sashi Brown, recent jokes both prospects made about staying out of The Cleveland Browns' ideal scenario for the Nos.

But if they can make it happen, says NF Add another quarterback to the first-round mix for the NFL Draft. Watt be getting the next Clay Matthews? DeShone Kizer's potential in the NFL isn't easy to assess after just two seasons as a college starter, particularly when he played more effectively in the first of those. But the former Notre Dame signal-caller's physical tools have drawn a compariso The UCLA defensive end said he will undergo shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum and a broken glenoid, and will be out for mont Pitt RB James Conner will have plenty of things on his mind next week at the NFL Scouting Combine, but the Hodgkin lymphoma condition he overcame last offseason won't have to be one of them.

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Add North Carolina's Mitch Trubisky , who could be the first quarterback selected in the upcomi Ole Miss announced on Wednesday that it's self-imposing a one-year football postseason ban for the season after receiving a new NCAA notice of allegations that includes 8 additional rules violations. You might not be familiar with Ashland University, and unless you're among the NFL draft's most avid fans, you likely haven't heard of Adam Shaheen , either. But don't consider the former Ashland Eagles tight end a sleeper. In fact, one NFL executi And the Washington wide receiver isn't shying away from the expectations.

Ross revealed he was clocked last week More than two months before the NFL Draft, it's unclear who will be the first quarterback selected, much less how early that selection will occur. But the whispers reaching the ears of Clemson's Deshaun Watson , not surprisingly, are on the Mixon will participate in Oklahoma's pro day on March 8, th President's Day is here, and so is draft season. The list of players attending the NFL Scouting Combine has been set, and draft prospects everywhere are trying to put themselves Favorite coach Player Team Player you want to face No.

NFL team representatives will ask Utah running back Joe Williams plenty of questions next month at the NFL Scouting Combine about why he left the Utes team in the middle of the season last year, only to return several weeks later. But if they want But unlike his famous father, he won't be doing it at the quarterback position. The younger Warner, a wide receiver One beauty of the NFL draft is that with 32 clubs and a diversity of opinions within each, there is bound to be some outlier thinking on how to rank prospects. Arden Key, one of the top returning pass rushers in college football, is taking a leave of absence from the LSU football team.

Leonard Fournette will have good company when he works out in Indianapolis. See which LSU teammates will be joining him a Michigan will have 14 players at the annual The NFL Scouting Combine makes room for more than draft prospects, but that doesn't mean every highly accomplished college player gets an invitation, and each year, there are quite a few who are selected in the NFL draft without the benefit of co Casserly's initial mock draft projects a trade between the Cleveland Br At least, not where his standing among other quarterback prospects is concerned, per NFL Netwo Those are two of the primary questions NFL scouts will face in evaluating the former Stanford star running back, whose versatility as a The workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine next month will be missing one of the top defensive prospects.

Alabama middle linebacker Reuben Foster has undergone shoulder surgery on his right rotator cuff and will miss drill work at the combine, Myles Garrett, the general manager? The Rebels' second-leading wide receiver transferred to Ole Miss from Washington, where he was The cast of top prospects who gather in Philadelphia for the NFL draft this year as guests of the league, and ultimately are greeted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage after their selection, might be missing at least one of the draft's elite North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky 's lack of experience as a one-year starter is concerning for NFL scouts, but it might not be enough to keep him from being the first quarterback selected in the NFL draft.

In fact, an AFC scout believes The San Francisco 49ers undoubtedly have a need at the quarterback position, but not necessarily an urgent one where the NFL Draft is concerned. The evaluations teams make as they assess whether Deshaun Watson can make a smooth transition to a pro-style offense, and whether he can be accurate with consistency from an NFL pocket, are two questions that will affect his stock for the NFL D NFL clubs that are considering taking a quarterback with one of the top 10 picks of the draft do so at their own peril.

Leonard Fournette, or Dalvin Cook? But they're unquestionably two of the ver He'll be working out to help grieving children, as well. The South Florida wide receiver announced on Tuesday that he is dedicating his You didn't think Bill Belichick would take much time to enjoy the moment, did you? Deshaun Watson would have no issue playing for the Cleveland Browns. Jim Harbaugh's estimation that Michigan could have 10 or more players selected in the NFL Draft might be on target, but don't shed any tears for the Wolverines coach over the losses. Not after the third-year coach reeled in a recruiting class r Let there be no doubt that Jim Harbaugh issued the biggest compliment possible to Super Bowl quarterback Tom Brady on Wednesday with well-thought timing.

National Signing Day always brings a few surprises, but the programs that finish on top in the recruiting rankings are never a surprise: Once again, the top schools feasted on the best available talent. Here's a look at this year's top 10 signing With National Signing Day and the Super Bowl falling within days of each other, the saga that was Julio Jones' recruitment to Alabama was a natural question for the Atlanta Falcons star during interviews on Wednesday.

When asked for his signing-day Ohio State safety Malik Hooker won't be able to participate in the annual event due to core muscle and labrum hip surgeries, a source informed of his health Apt comparisons for Jabrill Peppers aren't easy to find, because the former Michigan star can do so many different things on a football field.

How much can a rookie class contribute to a Super Bowl run? More than conventional wisdom would suggest, according to Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff. The Falcons are a game away from the franchise's first Super Bowl title with f National Signing Day is Wednesday, when the best high school football players all over the nation make a binding choice on which college program to play for by signing a letter of intent.

NSD actually just marks the first day of a weeks-long window i High school football recruits displeased with how they've been ranked by a recruiting service heading into Wednesday's National Signing Day should take solace: A lot of players left a strong impression on NFL scouts during the practice week leading up to Saturday's Reese's Senior Bowl, but not as many can pair that with a similarly impressive performance in the game.

Count Zay Jones as one who did both It might not have counted for six points, but it definitely counted for NFL scouts. East Carolina wide receiver Zay Jones made a spectacular catch in the back of the end zone during the first quarter of the Reese's Senior Bowl on Saturday, leaping Just how high will Alabama tight end O.

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After an impressive week in which he was selected by a panel of scouts as the Reese's Senior Bowl's top practice player, Howard was projected as a top selection by NFL Howard was among the players who might not have needed the Reese's Senior Bowl to improve their draft stock, but participated anyway.

And by week's end, the Crimson Tide's potential first-round pick not only participated, he competed But informal interviews are go You've seen one goodbye letter from an NFL draft prospect to his college fan base, you've seen them all, right? I'll always be a insert school mascot here. See you in the NFL. As badly as the Cleveland Browns might need a quarterback, left tackle Joe Thomas believes the club should go in a different direction with the No. The year veteran, one of the franchise's cornerstone talents, Who's talking to who on Senior Bowl Day 1?

Give the inside track to Alabama TE O. For all but a few players who also participated in last week With a senior-heavy team loaded with pro potential, Michigan's latest injection of talent into the NFL is shaping up to be awfully heavy. In fact, NFL Net East-West Shrine Game players don't frequently hear their names called in the first round of the NFL draft, but the annual all-star game featuring some of the top seniors in college football just might plant a first-round flag in NFL clubs in need of help at the tight end position should be able to find plenty of value to address that need in the NFL Draft.

He's been one of the most impressive draft prospects of the week, so it's n Florida's Bryan Cox, Jr. Deshaun Watson has declined an invitation to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl, instead allowing his spectacular performance in the College Football Playoff title game against Alabama to stand as his final game action before the NFL Draft. What is expected to be a weak talent pool The Trojans star announced his intentions via Twitter on Monday, which is the deadline for underclassmen like Jackson to apply for early draft Runs Catches Special-teams plays From Week 1 of the college football season through the bowl games, every weekend produced some jaw-dropping plays that had to be seen to be believed.

They announced their intentions Following his second marvelous performance in two years against one of college football's most talented defenses, Clemson QB Deshaun Watson's draft stock is on the rise, according to three NFL executives. A general manager and two personnel directors Deshaun Watson has the biggest decision out of the way: Senior Bowl participation offers more upside th Williams thanked coach Dabo Swinney and Tigers fans via Twitter in his parting message.

Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers intends to apply for early eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, adding one of college football's most versatile and exciting athletes to the selection pool. Peppers revealed his intentions on Tuesday to Sport Clemson was a special place Ten players and three coaches are among the induction class that was announced on Monday. Other inductees include New Me North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky intends to apply for early eligibility to enter the NFL Draft on the heels of a junior season in which he rose from relative anonymity to one of the top quarterback prospects in the college game.

The junior wideout announced the news on Twitter on Saturday, writing, "This was a very difficult decision to make. I have loved my time at U TAMPA -- The way Clemson coach Dabo Swinney sees it, the only team standing in the way of back-to-back national titles for Alabama happens to be the only team good enough to prevent it.

Yes, two days before Clemson takes on the Crimson Tide in the Co The man thrust into the spotlight as Alabama's new offensive coordinator wasn't supposed to face questions this soon about his messy midseason firing from USC in LSU safety Jamal Adams announced Friday he will apply for early eligibility to enter the NFL Draft as an underclassman, adding one of college football's elite talents to a draft pool that is expected to be deep at the position. Mixon 6-foot-1, pounds is one of college football's most talented Just a few days before Alabama tight end O.

Howard closes his college career in the College Football Playoff Championship Game against Clemson, the senior is being compared to one of the best tight ends in the NFL. An AFC area scout sees similari The Michigan defensive end received an invitation to the annual all-star game but recently inform The junior is one of Watt is the gold standard for NFL defensive ends, the club that drafts Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas just might strike it rich. At 6-feet-3, pounds, the Cardinal junior doesn't have quite have the size or length of Watt, the Hou Jack Del Rio isn't the only coach who is expressing faith in the ability of quarterback Connor Cook, who will become the first QB of the Super Bowl era to make his first career start in a playoff game on Saturday when the Raiders visit the Texans Barnett thanked Volunteers fans for their support over his three years as a starter via Twitter.

Barnett 6-foot-3, pounds has been am Four underclassmen from Washington's Pac championship team intend to file for early eligibility to enter the NFL Draft. The parting of ways between Alabama coach Nick Saban and former offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin got even more awkward Tuesday, if that's possible. On the heels of Kiffin's departure from the program just a week before the Crimson Tide's College Watt, the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.

Watt announced his decision on Tuesday via Twitter. Perine announced his intentions via Instagram on Tuesday. With a strong build and a powerful running style, Perine 5-feet, pounds wo Mahomes announced his decision at a news conference on Tuesday. Oklahoma made relatively easy work of Auburn on Monday in the Sugar Bowl with a win, but there was nothing easy about what Samaje Perine accomplished. With a spectacular performance by freshman quarterback Sam Darnold, the Trojans overcame a second Kaaya announced his decision through a school release.

McKnight was killed last month after he was shot three times in a Hooker announced his decision via social media on Monday. Hooker's decision represents a change of heart, as he said in November that he planned t The Cleveland Browns clinched the No. The club's overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the Browns to on the season, which gave Cleveland sole claim to the NFL's worst record.

The "We Want Bama" signs around college football are often hoisted in jest by fans who know better. For Deshaun Watson, however, the wish was real. Clemson turned in a dominant defensive performance in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, earning a shutout of Ohio State, in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

Garrett released a statement Saturday confirming his decision, per The Houston Chronicle. The senior was injured in the second quarter of the Wolverines' lo Preseason expectations for Bo Scarbrough were that the former five-star recruit would take over for Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry in the coveted role of Alabama's No. It never materialized in the regular season, but on Saturday, Jackson, a sophomore who amassed more than 5, total yards this season to win the nation's most Florida State running back Dalvin Cook will apply for early eligibility to enter the NFL Draft, ending a stellar three-year college career that made him the most prolific rusher in Seminoles history.

Cook announced his intentions on Saturday v Playing in his hometown of Miami with dozens of friends and family members on hand, Cook made plenty of Michigan tight end Jake Butt, one of the top players at his position in college football, was knocked out of the Wolverines' Orange Bowl game against Florida State Friday with a knee injury. After the game, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Butt eit Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers, one of the top defensive players in college football, is not playing for the Wolverines in the Orange Bowl against Florida State.

Peppers' absence was due to an injury sustained in practice, according to the sch Barnett 6-foot-3, pounds pressured the Nebraska pocket throughout the night d When you're the team with the worst record in the NFL, advice comes from everywhere. The personnel man works Arkansas tight end Jeremy Sprinkle was been suspended from playing in the Belk Bowl on Thursday against Virginia Tech after receiving a citation for unlawful concealment during the Razorbacks' team visit to the Belk department store in Charlotte earl The Aggies fourth-year junior announced his decision on Twitter a day after his team lost to Kansas State in the Texas Bowl: Who will end up with the No.

Here's a look at four Week 17 games that will determine how the top of the draft order shakes out. Browns at Steelers Records: The cause of death for former Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam has been ruled as a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to an autopsy report from the Boulder Colo. Salaam was found dead on Dec. For a guy who once temporarily banned a reporter from covering his team at USC, Lane Kiffin sure seems to like talking to reporters.

So much so that, for the second time in about a year, Kiffin overspent his time for media interviews and thus got le He's among the best wide receivers in college football. But how well will his impressive size 6-feet-3, pounds translate to the NFL? An NFC college scouting direct Playing the trumpet isn't all Austin Brizee can do on a football field.

And now, the Ohio State band member will get a chance to show what he can do with a football instead of a musical instrument. He announced the decision on Wednesday via Twitter. Cannon 6-feet, pounds has been an explosive target in Baylor's prolific passing attack the l Which NFL assistant coaches are on their way up in the profession?

The East-West Shrine Game will now be something of an indicator. What will be the next stop for Rex Ryan? The Buffalo Bills have dismissed the colorful coach after two seasons, and after eight seasons as a head coach in the AFC East, the time could be right for something different.

In the days ahead of the College Football Playoff, in which so many players will stick to the predictable script of praising and complimenting their upcoming opponents regardless of what they really think, Jadar Johnson apparently left the script in Myles Garrett, of course, has no say in which club drafts him and therefore no say in what kind of weather he'll eventually play in as a pro.

Alabama coach Nick Saban paid the Washington Huskies' talented secondary a high compliment on Monday, invoking the name of Seattle's other highly regarded defensive backfield in describing the one he'll have to face New Year's Eve in the Peach Bowl McNichols has rushed for 1, yards and With one week left in the NFL's regular season, here's a look at which teams are in contention to make the No. Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon, speaking to reporters for the first time since video was released last week that showed him punching OU student Ameila Molitor when he was a freshman in , apologized on Friday for his actions on that July night After three seasons as a reserve at Stanford, Barry J.

Sanders transferred to Oklahoma State in the summer to wear the same uniform his famous father wore. And while the younger Sanders might not have gotten significant playing time in his only seaso Here's a look at four Week 16 games that will help determine the top of the draft order. Chargers at Browns Records: The punishment Joe Mixon received from Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops for punching a female student as a freshman in would no longer suffice had the incident happened today, Stoops said Wednesday. Mixon punched OU student Amelia Molitor in the Miami coach Mark Richt has taken a stance against NFL draft prospects skipping bowl games to begin draft preparations, a stance that sets him apart from some other college coaches who have been asked about the issue this week.

Two of college footba Wisconsin's Ryan Ramczyk, one of college football's top offensive tackles, will reportedly undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip. However, Ramczyk said a decision on whether to have surgery hasn't yet been made. Oregon running back Royce Freeman intends to return to college for his senior season rather than applying for entry into the NFL Draft as an underclassman. Freeman expressed excitement to play for new UO coach Willie Taggart in a statement rel Six players selected to the Pro Bowl -- three from each conference -- played at Alabama, the most of any school.

Mosley of the Baltimore Ravens were paired as th Linwood won't play for the Bears in the Cactus Bowl again Deshaun Watson might have lost out on the Heisman Trophy as a finalist for the award two years in a row, but the Clemson quarterback's confidence isn't at all lacking for it. Watson, a junior who intends to enter the NFL Draft as an underclassm Count Jaylon Smith's misfortune potentially as a lesson learned for top college draft prospects.

However, that's not quite enough, by itself, for the Tar Heels' first-year starter to make a decision. With two weeks left in the NFL's regular season, here's a look at which teams are in contention to make the No. Pumphrey entered the game needing yards to pass fo The University of Minnesota football team has ended a boycott of football activities that threatened its participation in the Holiday Bowl. The boycott was announced Thursday as the team's response to the school's decision to suspend 10 players Chubb announced his intentions on Thursday. Here's a look at four Week 15 games that will help determine the top of the draft order.

Browns at Bills Records: On its path toward record President-elect Donald Trump's characterization of the quality of play in Saturday's Army-Navy game has drawn criticism in recent days, and one of the most recognizable players in service academy football history -- former Dallas Cowboys star quarter University of Louisville co-offensive coordinator Lonnie Galloway received information about Wake Forest's game plan in advance of the Cardinals' win over the Demon Deacons last month, UL announced on Wednesday.

Galloway shared the information, With a Heisman Trophy under his arm and two years of experience under his belt, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has at least one more year at the college level to improve his play and, thus, his appeal to NFL scouts. One scout will be looking At least, that's how Wolverines senior Ryan Glasgow described a brief comment Harbaugh made on the subje A Wake Forest investigation into the possibility of its plan for a game against Louisville being leaked earlier this season has identified one of its radio announcers as the culprit.

Tommy Elrod provided or attempted to provide confidential and With three weeks left in the NFL's regular season, here's a look at which teams are in contention to make the No. Oklahoma's Dede Westbrook is one of the top wide receivers in college football, but the senior's game film alone won't speak for him as NFL clubs evaluate his draft status in the coming months. He'll have to speak for himself, as well, because club Browns spent 'inordinate' time scouting Kizer Kizer announced his intentions on Monday, via Twitter. Kizer was a two-year starter After reportedly being a candidate for the head-coaching job at Houston, as well as a potential offensive coordinator under Ed Orgeron at LSU, Kiffin is Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday after a spectacular sophomore season in which he accounted for 51 touchdowns and nearly 5, total yards.

Pittsburgh running back James Conner, one of the college football season's most inspirational figures, intends to apply for early eligibility into the NFL Draft. Conner announced his decision on Saturday, via Twitter. He took home two of the night's most prestigious honors, the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Heisman Trophy finalist Jabrill Peppers of Michigan doesn't have a vote for college football's biggest individual honor, but if he did, he wouldn't even put his own name at the top of the ballot. He would instead give it to Clemson quarterback Desh Here's a look at four Week 14 games that will help determine the top of the draft order.

Bengals at Browns Records: The Browns hold a That's what the Aggies junior, one of co Winners of many of college football's most prestigious postseason awards will be announced on Thursday night 7 p. The finalists for the honors include some of the top senior prospects for the NFL Draft, as well as some elite The college football season gave us plenty of unforgettable highlights.

Some were game-winning plays, and some had less at stake but were nearly impossible to believe. They all, however, made the season a memorable one. He released an extensive statement about his decision on the school's athletics web site. McCaffrey, the son of Oregon's search to replace fired coach Mark Helfrich didn't last long. Barely more than a week after deciding to make a change , the Ducks hired South Florida's Willie Taggart as their new coach.

McDowell announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday , calling the decision a difficult one and promising to complete his MSU degree. The finalists for this year's Heisman Trophy were revealed on Monday , and a race that Lamar Jackson looked to have a runaway lead in has tightened some in recent weeks.

The Louisville sophomore quarterback will be joined for the Heisman ceremony in Rams running back Todd Gurley, despite an injured knee, was a good enough draft prospect to be the No. He's an even better prospect than Gurley, at least for two scouts. Fournette announced the decision via Twitter on Monday. Fournette deepens what is exp With four weeks left in the NFL's regular season, here's a look at which teams are in contention to make the No. Alabama's Reuben Foster won the Dick Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation's top linebacker, at the Crimson Tide's football banquet on Sunday night.

The former Chicago Bears great and Hall of Famer was there to present it personally. Year Three of the College Football Playoff presented the selection committee with a question that it's never before had to answer: Would it rather open its velvet stanchion for a one-loss team without a conference title, or a two-loss conference cham Michigan was ranked No. Until the College Football Playoff selection committee reveals its four-team field shortly after 12 p. ET Sunday, arguments will rage about who should be in and who should be out.

But one team that won't come up in conversation is Alabama, and for The junior, who intends to apply for early eligibility into the NFL Championship Weekend of the college football season came with plenty of heroes and a few goats as well. Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield intends to return to play for the Sooners next year rather than entering the NFL Draft, giving the Sooners another year with one of the college game's most dynamic playmakers.

Mayfield cited a desire to win Every week during the college football season, NFL clubs deploy scouts to campuses all over the country to make in-person evaluations on draft prospects. Naturally, the bigger games featuring more top prospects tend to draw larger contingents of scou Missouri defensive end Charles Harris intends to apply for early eligibility into the NFL Draft, making himself next up in an impressive lineage of defensive line draft prospects from the school.

Harris announced his intentions at a press After three successful years as Alabama's offensive coordinator, Lane Kiffin figures to enter the offseason with some new career opportunities. And according to an NFL scout who is assigned to the Crimson Tide, one of those could be a return to the p Citing a desire to "strike while the iron is hot ," Foreman is certainly doing so as the only FBS running back to b San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly reiterated his stance Wednesday that he has no interest in returning to the college game.

Not even for the job that vaulted him into the NFL in the first place. Oregon fired coach Mark Helfrich , who was Kelly's Jamal Adams doesn't really need a former NFL player to give him an endorsement with a scout. The LSU safety's play speaks for itself, and he's already seen as a potential top draft choice.

But former Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark gave him The Big Ten also reprimanded Harbaugh for what it classified as a violatio Ohio State safety Malik Hooker intends to return to play for the Buckeyes next year rather than applying for early entry into the NFL Draft, a decision that would give OSU coach Urban Meyer an elite building block for his defense next year. Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson might not have lost his grip on the Heisman Trophy in a loss to Kentucky on Saturday, but he certainly loosened it.

Jackson, who's been considered the front-runner for the award from the jump this season, Week 13 of the college football season came with plenty of heroes and a few goats as well. Pitt beat Syracuse for a combined total of points, which beat the previous Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was none too pleased with the officiating following the Wolverines' double-overtime loss to rival Ohio State on Saturday.

The outcome left the Buckeyes with a chance at their second College Football Playoff appear With championship aspirations at stake, Ohio State kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with a comeback win over visiting rival Michigan in double overtime Saturday, rallying from a second-half deficit. The Buckeyes' Curtis Samuel Texas completed a coaching transition in a single day Saturday, firing third-year coach Charlie Strong in the morning and announcing Tom Herman as his replacement in the afternoon.

Leonard Fournette's season, at least until LSU's bowl game, is reportedly over. More than two years after punching a female student prior to his freshman season at Oklahoma, Joe Mixon has made a public apology in a letter. The Sooners' star rusher, now nearing the end of his redshirt sophomore year, was suspended for his entir Amid reports that he will be fired as Texas' coach, Charlie Strong doesn't believe the decision has been made.

Texas officials have decided to fire third-year coach Charlie Strong, according to the Austin-American Statesman. The Longhorns need a win over TCU in the season finale Friday to become bowl eligible, but it is unclear whether Strong will be Week 12 of the college football season came with plenty of heroes and a few goats as well. Florida State running back Dalvin Cook ran for yards in a win over Syracuse on Saturday, and in doing so, ran his name to the top of the school record book.

The star junior broke Warrick Dunn's school record for career yardage with a y Some walk-ons wait four years for the chance to play in a college football game. A pre-game skirmish between LSU and Florida compelled Tigers RB Leonard Fournette, who is nursing a nagging ankle injury, to play in the Gators' road win Saturday, despite reports that he would miss the contest.

Fournette, wearing sweats at Louisville no longer has to worry about whether its schedule will keep it out of the College Football Playoff. Its play did that Thursday night. Houston crushed the visiting Cardinals and bottled star sophomore QB Lamar Jackson better than But to one NFL scout, the Trojans star likely won't be a first-round draft choice, Allen might consider trying to renew his football career at the NFL level after he has reached h Wake Forest is investigating whether documents pertaining to its game plan fell into its opponent's hands prior to a road loss at Louisville on Saturday.

I have shared it with Wa Because he didn't, college football got its most bizarre play of the season, and Kavan got what proved to be the Oklahoma has two regular-season games The next NFL scout to anonymously suggest that LSU running back Leonard Fournette needs another year of development at the college level might be the first.

But as for Fournette himself, he's not so sure. The Tigers star junior addressed his pendin The nagging ankle injury that has hindered LSU running back Leonard Fournette for much of the season was aggravated again Saturday in the Tigers' win over Arkansas, but it shouldn't prevent the junior from playing this week against Florida Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight has a broken collarbone and will not play when the Wolverines host Indiana on Saturday, according to the Detroit Free-Press.

MGoBlog first reported the injury, and reported that Speight would miss the rest of t Missouri DE Charles Harris is one of the top pass rushers in college football, but he wasn't producing like one for most of this season. And as a fourth-year junior who is considering whether to apply for early entry in the NFL Draft, the lack o Week 11 turned the College Football Playoff upside down Saturday, opening all sorts of new possibilities for the four-team playoff field that will be chosen in three weeks.

Washington managed only 17 rushing yards on 27 carries and its top rusher, Myles Gas Week 11 of the college football season came with plenty of heroes and a few goats as well.