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Alabama A&M said football players ‘Alive’ after earlier announcement of his death

[ad_1] Alabama A&M University is now saying redshirt freshman defensive lineman Medrick Burnett Jr. has not died after releasing a statement Wednesday saying otherwise. The athletic department withdrew its statement regarding Burnett, a 20-year-old player injured in a game against Alabama State earlier this season. The revised statement said the initial news about Burnett’s death …

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Legendary coach Nick Saban highlighted potential problems with the new College Football Playoff format.

[ad_1] During his storied coaching career, Nick Saban rarely passed up an opportunity to express his opinions on topics related to college football. During a recent appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” the seven-time national championship winning coach discussed some of the potential downsides of the new 12-team college football format. Under the expanded playoffs …

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Rams’ DeMarcus Robinson will face the Saints less than a week after being arrested for drunk driving.

[ad_1] Los Angeles Rams won’t increase DeMarcus’ punishment Robinson doubled Robinson, a wide receiver, was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence. after California police accused him of driving over 100 mph. Just hours after the team lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night. A California Highway Patrol officer observed Robinson, …