Michael Jordan's son, Jeffrey, has four schools on the list of where he'll play college ball: Loyola, Davidson, Illinois State and UIC. AP

There were rumors this month that Miami had offered Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, a scholarship. He has four schools on his list: Loyola, Davidson, Illinois State and UIC. He isn't saying, but Loyola is considered the leader. A Loyola assistant was chatting with Jeff's mom, Juanita, after Friday's game.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

Consultant Chuck Neinas is crafting a plan for Alabama's vacant head football coaching position in case Miami coach Nick Saban says no, according to sources. Saban remains atop Alabama's wish list despite several denials. Jim Grobe of Wake Forest and Navy's Paul Johnson remain on Alabama's radar.
-- Birmingham News

Former Texas quarterback Jevan Snead said Wednesday that he has narrowed his college choices to Mississippi, TCU and Houston and would like to decide by Monday.
-- Dallas Morning News

Rutgers landed one of its top remaining in-state targets when it received a verbal commitment from Alex Silvestro of Paulsboro late Tuesday night. Silvestro, an athletic 6-4, 225-pound defensive end, chose Rutgers over seven other schools that offered a scholarship, including West Virginia, Tennessee and Iowa.
-- Charlotte Observer

Left tackle Jake Long, a redshirt junior, is expected to announce today he will return to Michigan next season.
-- Detroit Free Press

Bradenton Prep receiver Jermaine McKenzie committed to play for Miami, and Tampa Plant's record-breaking quarterback Robert Marve might also pick the Hurricanes. McKenzie and Marve had planned to attend Alabama but those plans could end up changing for both.
-- Miami Herald

Texas walk-on quarterback Matt McCoy is working with the first team during Alamo Bowl preparations as the Longhorns wait for starter Colt McCoy to be cleared by team doctors, coach Mack Brown said Wednesday. Brown expects Colt McCoy to be cleared to play, but a decision likely won't be made until the week of the game.
-- Houston Chronicle

An advisory sent to numerous media outlets Wednesday stated that Martez Wilson, the highest-rated player in Illinois, and Bloomington Central Catholic's Josh Brent would reveal their destinations during a Dec. 21 news conference. Simeon High School offensive line coach Paul Phillips didn't directly confirm that Wilson would commit orally to Illinois, but he said the school has told Wilson he will be able to play both offense and defense.
-- Chicago Tribune

Florida center Al Horford suffered a high ankle sprain at practice this week, and coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that the Gators' leading scorer is questionable for Sunday's game against Florida A&M in Tampa.
-- Tampa Tribune

First-team All-Pacific 10 Conference selection Gabe Pruitt said Wednesday night that his USC teachers told him he had attained the grades necessary to regain his academic eligibility, but it was unclear whether the scores from the junior guard's final exams would be posted in time for him to play against Bethune-Cookman tonight.
-- Los Angeles Times

Jacksonville Ribault wide receiver Chris Summers has committed to Louisville to play football, choosing the Cardinals over South Florida, Cincinnati and others.
-- Florida Times-Union