(CSTV U-WIRE) SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Last fall, Jimmy Clausen was the biggest name in high school football. His games would sometimes draw more than 10,000 people. When Clausen makes his first collegiate start for Notre Dame at Penn State, it will be in front of 10 times that many.

(CSTV U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When Tony Franklin took over as the offensive coordinator at Troy after the 2005 season, he quickly realized one big problem.
He didn’t have a quarterback.

(CSTV U-WIRE) BOULDER, Colo. — University of Colorado linebacker Michael Sipili pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault charges Thursday, although his felony assault and criminal mischief charges were dismissed.

(CSTV U-WIRE) BLACKSBURG, Va. — According to countless preseason publications, the 2007 season has the potential to be extremely successful for Virginia Tech.
Much of that is due to two men — linebackers Vince Hall and Xavier Adibi.

(CSTV U-WIRE) BOISE, Idaho — Silence is a virtue. In the case of Boise State football, silence may now be a game plan. Earlier this week BSU football oach Chris Petersen made an announcement that BSU players will not be conducting interviews with opposing team’s media this season.

(CSTV U-WIRE) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Senior kicker Jason Gingell pondered a reporter’s question about what would go through his mind when he lined up for a game-winning field goal.
“I don’t know to be honest with you,” Gingell said at Michigan Media Day in early August.