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PA OL/DL Noel Brouse Commits to Syracuse (TNIAAM; Cassillo)
Just a few days ago, we discussed the upcoming visit of Pennsylvania (Allentown) defensive end/offensive tackle Noel Brouse. The 6'6", 255-pound recruit took his unofficial visit on campus yesterday, and apparently that was all he needed to make his decision. We saw some rumbling on Twitter from the coaching staff. And then, shortly after, Brouse verbally committed to Syracuse today.
Syracuse was one of just two FBS scholarship offers for Brouse (the other was Old Dominion), though he did have a host of FCS offers, as well as big interest from bigger schools like West Virginia, Penn State, Pitt and Vanderbilt, among others. He's currently unrated, though that's likely to change as evaluators finish up the class of 2016 in the coming months.
Brouse is the seventh (technically eighth if we include Brandon Ginnetti) member of the 2016 class, and the second offensive linemen. He joins the list of recent commitments to SU, including Scoop Bradshaw, Will Harper and Rex Culpepper. The rest of the class also includes Cam DeGeorge, Sadiq Palmer and of course, Robert Washington.
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College Football
Four LSU Football Players Arrested, Including Starting QB Anthony Jennings (usatoday.com; Guilbeau)
Two days after LSU defensive lineman Trey Lealaimatafao was arrested for allegedly hitting a woman, starting quarterback Anthony Jennings and two other LSU football players were arrested Thursday, according to Baton Rouge Police and the East Baton Rouge Parish jail.
Jennings, a junior from Marietta, Ga., who has been the Tigers' starting quarterback since the end of the 2013 season, was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of unauthorized entry of a dwelling. He has had no previous arrests.
Sophomore defensive lineman Maquedius Bain of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was also arrested for felony unauthorized entry of a dwelling, and junior defensive back Dwayne Thomas of New Orleans was arrested for misdemeanor simple burglary and felony unauthorized entry of a dwelling. All three were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, according to a jail spokesperson.
Tigers coach Les Miles released a statement Thursday night in reference to Jennings', Bains' and Thomas' arrest that read, "We have suspended these players. It has been our policy to suspend players who have been involved in legal issues. I have met with all three players extensively. We are still working with campus housing and the authorities to determine what exactly took place. This is an on-going investigation, and our players will cooperate fully."
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Chris Sims: 'I Might Have Gotten a Few $100 Handshakes at Texas' (cbssports.com; Fornelli)
In recent years, the college football world has seen its fair share of autograph scandals, whether with Johnny Manziel at Texas A&M or last year with Todd Gurley at Georgia. But it's hardly a recent phenomenon in the sport, as former Texas quarterback Chris Simms attested to on the radio Thursday.
Simms, 34, filled in as a co-host on CBSSports Radio's Tiki and Tierney on Thursday, and he had this to say about his time in Austin from 1999 to 2002.
"They didn't pay me, but there may have been cash going around to some other players," said Simms. "I'm not going to deny that. I may have gotten a few $100 handshakes every now and then to sign some autographs for alumni.
"I don't care how rich your upbringing was. Yes, I grew up with a silver spoon, but if you give me a few extra $100 as a college kid, that's great."
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The 15 Strongest Players in College Football (nfl.com; Goodbread)
For years, college programs have engaged in an arms race for the biggest, best and most modern facilities. It's not only a recruiting tool to have the finest weight room, it fosters an environment for stronger, better athletes as well. It's not surprising that heavier iron is getting pushed around all over the country. CFB 24/7's "15 for '15" series continues with a look at some of the strongest players. We're not declaring these 15 as the undisputed strongest around -- in fact, some are smaller players whose strength is impressive in more relative terms -- but all 15 are as powerful as anyone on their teams and are expected to make significant contributions this fall.
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