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SEC school leaders exploring extreme steps over LSU's plan to sign former pro athletes

The legal feud between the SEC and LSU may soon escalate to historic levels. High-ranking SEC university executives are exploring l avenues intended to address the school's plans to add former professional athletes to its rosters, including extreme measures such as boycotting competition against the Tigers, sanctioning the school with probation or even expulsion. (Yahoo! Sports)

Christopher Vizzina to start at QB for Clemson against No. 11 LSU, coach Dabo Swinney says

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Christopher Vizzina will start at quarterback against No. 11 LSU in Saturday night’s season opener. Vizzina’s job security beyond Week 1 is uncertain, and will largely depend on how he performs on the road in what is considered a tough environment. Swinney is also high on true freshman quarterback Tait Reynolds. (Associated Press)

Howard Baum, NC State's in-game statistician for nearly 60 years, dies at 92

N.C. State sports broadcasts are going to have a different feel to them moving forward, at least behind the scenes. Howard Baum, who for more than 50 years has been the Wolfpack’s official in-game broadcast statistician, has died. He was 92. Baum has served as the statistician for multiple Wolfpack sports programs since the 1960s. (MSN.com)

Greg Sankey, SEC 'prepared to contest' judge's order in Louisiana

Though the SEC said it will comply with a Louisiana state judge's order that prohibits the league and commissioner Greg Sankey from punishing schools if they play a football player who returns to campus after signing a contract with an NFL team, the league said it plans to defend its legal rights in court. The NCAA changed its eligibility rules in June. (ESPN)

NCAA reduces, but doesn't rescind suspension of Tennessee LB Arion Carter over $427 plane ticket

University of Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter remains suspended for a $427 plane ticket bought by an agent that he paid back. In July, the NCAA suspended Carter for two games over what it deemed as a Level III violation. On Tuesday, Tennessee athletic director Danny White told On3 that Carter's suspension had been reduced to one game. (Yahoo! Sports)

College Football Week Zero Takeaways: Early Losses Spell Trouble for Sonny Dykes, Dave Doeren

As bad as the TCU Horned Frogs’ performance in Dublin was, it was quickly overshadowed by Virginia’s absolute beatdown of the Wolfpack, 34–8. Now, Virginia may be legitimately good. But NC State is supposed to be a peer program to Virginia, and entering the season CJ Bailey was starting to generate some serious hype at quarterback. (Sports Illustrated)

Dolly Parton's death ripples across sports, where she stole the show

Every Tennessee girl knows the lyrics to "Rocky Top." Not every Tennessee girl can sing it like Dolly Parton. Volunteers football fans were treated to Parton's rendition of their team's unofficial fight song. Escorted to the field by Volunteers legend Peyton Manning, Parton delivered what some called "one of the greatest 'Rocky Top' renditions of all time." (USA Today)

ACC football preview: Can anyone keep up with Miami?

Mario Cristobal returned to his alma mater because he believed he could help Miami return to its rightful place atop college football. In his fourth season at the helm, Cristobal came close to doing just that. The Hurricanes made it all the way to the national championship game before losing to Indiana. The ‘Canes are definitely “back” to national prominence. (NBC Sports)

Candid Coaches: How expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament could lead to less job security

On May 7, the NCAA officially announced that the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams this season. (Get ready for a bubble dumber than ever.) So the coaches -- or, at least, the coaches we polled two years ago -- got their wish. The NCAA Tournament will now include eight more teams than ever. But what will it do to the coaching profession? (CBS Sports)

Ruling: SEC can't sanction teams using players with NFL ties

The SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey are not allowed, at least for now, to punish schools if they play a college football player who returns to campus after signing a contract with an NFL team this summer, according to an order signed Friday by a Louisiana state judge. An SEC spokesperson declined to comment on Friday's ruling. (ESPN)

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