Thomas & Johnson Leave Texas Tech
Sophomore starting offensive lineman Brian Thomas and sophomore safety Urell Johnson have left the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
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Sophomore starting offensive lineman Brian Thomas and sophomore safety Urell Johnson have left the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
The first losing season in nearly two decades left the Red Raiders at home during bowl season. A five-game skid wiped out all the good vibes from a stunning road win over then-No. 3 Oklahoma.
The Texas Longhorns spent 2011 just trying to get back to winning. With that accomplished, they figure it's time to return to their place among the nation's elite in 2012.
The Baylor Bears are looking for Nick Florence to be more than a second-half fill-in for Robert Griffin III this season.
Oklahoma is hoping a blast from the past can return the program to a championship level.
The Frogs open the season Sept. 8 at home against Grambling State. Their first Big 12 game is a week later at Kansas.
The guys in this Pick Six aren't on many - if any - Heisman watch lists, but if another outsider takes the Heisman, you can say you were totally into him before it was cool.
LSU has dismissed Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu from its football program for violating school and team rules.
Texas kicker and punter Anthony Fera, who transferred from Penn State, has a groin injury and is not practicing.
Waco leaders have cleared the way to help finance Baylor's planned $250 million on-campus football stadium.
