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Boston College's Ugo Okpara, center, runs a drill during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in Boston.

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  1. Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour (13) celebrates his team's 20-10 victory over Ohio with teammate lineman Allen Ollenburger after an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.

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  1. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  2. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  3. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  4. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  5. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  6. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.
  7. Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour acknowledges the crowd after winning the MVP trophy during an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game against Ohio at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  8. Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour (13) celebrates his team's 20-10 victory over Ohio with teammate lineman Allen Ollenburger after an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  9. Central Michigan head coach Butch Jones celebrates with an assistant coach after Central Michigan defeated Ohio 20-10 in an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  10. Central Michigan football coach Butch Jones jumps after a soaking by defensive end Caesar Rodriguez in the closing seconds of Central Michigan's 20-10 win over Ohio in an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  11. Central Michigan football coach Butch Jones is doused by receiver Kito Poblah in the closing seconds of the team's 20-10 win over Ohio in an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  12. Ohio kicker Matt Weller (49) reacts after missing a field goal during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game against Central Michigan at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  13. Ohio quarterback Theo Scott (3) is chased by Central Michigan defensive end Larry Knight, foreground, and Frank Zombo (98) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  14. Central Michigan receiver Antonio Brown (27) is stopped by Ohio safety Gerald Moore during the second quarter of an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
  15. North Carolina's Casey Nogueira (54) is congratulated by Courtney Jones, left, and Meghan Klingenberg (4) after scoring in the second half against Notre Dame during an NCAA college women's soccer championship semifinal, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in College Station, Texas.
  16. North Carolina's Casey Nogueira (54) puts the ball past Notre Dame goalkeeper Nikki Weiss for the go-ahead goal in the second half during an NCAA college women's soccer championship semifinal, on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in College Station, Texas.

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