Baylor University NCAA News

Xavier Hicks, the Washington State safety currently serving a 45-day sentence in the Whitman County Jail, will be suspended for the first three games of the season. via The Seattle Times

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“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to have coach Briles' first Baylor game televised nationally”

FSN announced today that it will kick off the 2008 college football season on Thurs., Aug. via CSTV.com

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De'Anthony Sims didn't have a perfect trip home from Lubbock, but a little adversity didn't diminish his attraction for the Red Raiders. via Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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“Bringing the storied tradition of Notre Dame football to the new stadium in Arlington to take on a national power like Arizona State makes this an exciting day for all of North Texas”

Notre Dame and Arizona State have finalized a contract to play a nonconference game at the new Cowboys stadium in Arlington on Oct. via WHB-AM Independence

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“I was hoping she'd get a few gold medals to put her over the top and she did”

Bonnie Richardson ran. She threw. She jumped.

And when it was time to hand out the team trophies, Richardson accepted the 1A team championship for Rochelle High School _ by herself.

Richardson was the only Rochelle athlete to qualify for the state meet and stunningly won the team title. University Interscholastic League officials said it was the first time they can remember a single athlete winning a girls' team title.

It's happened before on the boys' side, but not since former Baylor Bear and Pittsburgh Steeler Frank Pollard did it for Meridian High School in the 1970s, said UIL Athletics Director Charles Breithaupt. Read more

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Baylor junior center J.D. Walton was one of 42 players recently named to the Rimington Trophy's 2008 Spring Watch List released by the award's selection committee. via KWTX

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“I just happened to come across a system that was a blessing for me”

Former Mission High standout wide receiver Nati Valdez broke record after record during his playing days, and now he's being rewarded for his effort. via Themonitor.com

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“The toughest part is not being able to coach those young kids. It has been a great experience for myself and I've been feeling good about that. Plus, I'll be learning from a great coach and a great man.”

Booker T. Washington football coach Tim Harris has sent two sons to the University of Miami. via USA Today

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“To have that kind of sports personality join and be the face, it's just remarkable. We're thrilled he's joined forces with us. He's going to be invaluable in raising the awareness in the community.”

SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Gary Baxter, a Cleveland Browns cornerback and graduate of John Tyler High School, chats with Joseph Eakin, CASA board member, before the "Justice Is Served" banquet Friday evening at ... via Tyler Morning Telegraph

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The Tennessee Titans signed University of Mary Hardin-Baylor linebacker Jerrell Freeman to a free-agent deal shortly after the completion of the NFL draft on Sunday. via Killeen Daily Herald

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