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In his four years at USC, Taylor Mays has picked up plenty of superlatives. On Wednesday, the senior safety made the cut for two awards that would further add to his resume.

The Jim Thorpe Award Screening Committee has announced 12 semi-finalists for the award given annually to the nationa s best college defensive back.

JASON ADJEPONG Defensive Line Carteret, Class of 2006 Highlights: A two-time All-Area player, he had 18 tackles behind the line of scrimmage as a junior, and added nine sacks and four fumble recoveries.

Wisconsin came in ranked second in the Big Ten in sacks, led by league leader O'Brien Schofield.

Wisconsin sophomore John Clay was the Big Ten's top running back coming into Saturday's showdown with No.

9 Ohio State. Kurt Coleman and Jermale Hines returned interceptions for touchdowns and Ray Small brought a kickoff back 96 yards on Saturday to lead the Buckeyes past Wisconsin 31-13, dealing the self-destructive Badgers their first loss of the season.

If Terrelle Pryor has flashbacks during a close game on Saturday at Ohio Stadium, Buckeye fans will know why.

It's safe to say that Indiana and Ohio State head into Saturday night's clash with completely different mindsets.

When 13 years later you remember and regret the shutouts that should have been as much as the ones that happened, you were part of a great defense.

Several playoff-bound MLB teams wish they could match what Ohio State is doing: String together shutouts.

Ohio State had a mini galaxy of stars on its defense last year, but when five starters departed from that group and landed in NFL training camps, it appeared that a somewhat major rebuild might be in order.

Will Allen, S, Tampa Bay : Had nine solo tackles and an assist in a 24-0 loss to the New York Giants.

COLUMBUS -- Lawrence Wilson, back from two years of rehab hell, wasn't the only one dancing Saturday.

Ohio State has had some impressive defensive football teams since Jim Tressel became the Buckeyes' coach.

It's obvious that the Illinois football team didn't start the season off as it would have liked.

Even though poised and talented Southern California made all the plays in the final minutes, No.

Malcolm Jenkins: 24-21 OSU "A true freshman QB vs. any Ohio State defense is a tough task.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, NCAA Football betting preview by Jay Horne of BangTheBook.com Saturday, Sept.

Piscataway's handyman is adding another tool to his kit this fall. Senior Malcolm Griggs, whose gridiron resume includes successful gigs at quarterback, wide receiver and safety, will set up shop at cornerback when the Chiefs are on defense.

One of the most compelling stories of the offseason was the meteoric rise of Piscataway senior wide receiver Jawaun Wynn, who transformed himself into a major college prospect despite catching just six passes last year.