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	Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville got support from fellow SEC coach Steve Spurrier concerning Tuberville's claim that ESPN has too much power over college football. Brian Bahr/Getty Images

Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer eliminated some of the pregame mystery Wednesday as his Volunteers continued to prepare for their visit to No. 8 Notre Dame on Saturday, saying that sophomore Erik Ainge will start at quarterback over in-and-out incumbent Rick Clausen.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville has picked up support for his contention that ESPN has too much power over college football. "They do have a lot of power -- and I wish they would use it fairly," South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Wednesday.
-- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

USC linebacker Rey Maualuga, who faces possible criminal charges for allegedly punching a man during a party near campus, will continue to practice with the top-ranked Trojans pending the outcome of law enforcement and university investigations, Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday.
-- Los Angeles Times

Notre Dame is requiring tickets for pep rallies at the Joyce Center for its last three home games. The change is because many fans were turned away from rallies before the Michigan State and BYU games. The free tickets will be given out on Fridays.
-- Chicago Tribune

University of Miami coaches and players believe the outcome of Saturday night's game vs. Virginia Tech could be determined by special-teams play.
-- Miami Herald

If OU wins its three remaining games against Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, a Cotton Bowl berth is a possibility.
-- Dallas Morning News

The number of practice repetitions given to Washington backup quarterback Johnny DuRocher and starter Isaiah Stanback appears to be evening out as coach Tyrone Willingham continues to focus on his quarterbacks.
-- Seattle Post-Intelligencer

LSU moving into the top 10 in the nation in scoring defense sounds like something to be excited about -- that is, until you look at the rest of the top 10. The Tigers, ranked No. 8 at 15.9 points per game, are one of six Southeastern Conference teams among the top nine in that category. Alabama is No. 2, Auburn No. 4, Georgia No. 5, Florida No. 7 and Tennessee No. 9.
-- New Orleans Time-Picayune

Arizona State quarterback Sam Keller could recover from thumb surgery in time to participate in spring practice. His timetable to resume throwing is three months after the surgery on Tuesday rather than the four to six months predicted before the repair of a ligament in his right (throwing) thumb torn against Oregon on Oct. 8.
-- Arizona Republic

Team rules were violated during an altercation involving Maryland football players at a College Park bar early Tuesday morning, coach Ralph Friedgen said yesterday, but Prince George's County police said no charges or arrests have been made.
-- Baltimore Sun

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