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2UAB running back Justin Brooks started his college career at Troy. He ran for 72 yards in three touchdowns in nine games as a freshman in 2006. After transferring to UAB, he had 218 yards and three touchdowns last year. He has 24 yards and two TDs in UAB's first two games. 3Troy center Danny Franks and UAB center Jake Seitz are both finalists for the Rimington and Lombardi awards. The Rimington goes to the nation's top center and the Lombardi to the top lineman. 4UAB junior receiver Frantrell Forrest is two catches away from 100 career receptions. He has totaled 1,212 yards and 10 touchdowns. PLAYER OF THE WEEK Bear Woods LB (6-0, 245, Sr.) Woods didn't play in Troy's first two games, the price he paid for a fifth year of eligibility after Troy failed to account for the nine snaps he played in 2006.
Kentucky sports digest
Brooks says it's unlikely UK will be able to use five backs on a weekly basis once the competition heats up. He says if the running backs stay healthy, the top three will get the bulk of the carries. After a bye week, Kentucky returns to action on Saturday against Louisville. The Associated Press Calipari on cover of magazine The first college basketball preseason magazine has hit the newsstands, and new UK coach John Calipari is on the cover of the Athlon Sports 2009-10 college basketball preview. The cover story, by Michael Bradley, is about Calipari's arrival and how "blue chips flock to the Bluegrass." The best quote in the story is the final one, in which Calipari says, "This is like Disneyworld compared to where I've been.
UK football notebook: Coaches recruiting
UK Coach Rich Brooks used last weekend's trip to Cincinnati for the Miami game to do some scouting, as he traveled via helicopter to check out Northern Kentucky prospects Austen Collinsworth (Highlands) and Miles Simpson (Simon Kenton). The Wildcats have seven commitments for 2010: Ohio teammates Tyler Brause (6-4, 220, QB/ATH) and Teven Eatman, (6-7, 280 TE/OL), South Carolina defensive end Justin Henderson (6-4, 228); LaGrange kicker Joseph Mansour, Murfreesboro, Tenn., defensive lineman Tim McAdoo (6-2, 310) and Georgia running back Raymond Sanders (5-8, 175). And safety Mychal Bailey, a LaGrange (Ga.). product who signed with UK in 2007 before enrolling at Southwest Mississippi Junior College, is also expected to re-sign with the Cats in February. .
Athletics: Competitor Group Announces Multi-Year Deal with Brooks
The agreement brings together two of the industry's most well-respected and recognized names in the event management and specialty running space, beginning with the inaugural Rock'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and Half Marathon in New Orleans on February 28, 2010. "We are excited to be partnering with a growing, dynamic company like the Competitor Group and its flagship Rock'n' Roll Marathon Series," said Jim Weber, President and CEO of Brooks. "To be able to join in on the party that is Rock'n' Roll and to expose so many avid, inspiring runners to the Brooks brand by supporting their ambitions to run longer, farther and faster is invaluable to us." The Rock'n' Roll Marathon Series revolutionized the running industry in 1998 with the launch of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego, which combined entertainment and running in an unprecedented way.
Football: Scoreboard watching is part of renewal in Galion
Running back Cartel Brooks rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns and caught a TD pass last week. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior is the Northern Ohio League's leading rusher. "Without Cartel, we wouldn't be in this position," quarterback Jack Nicholls said. "He has stepped up and made plays for us all season." Nicholls has thrown for 439 yards and seven TDs. The converted wide receiver inherited the job from older brother Alex, who is playing at Mount Union this year. "Even though we didn't play our best against Upper Sandusky, the offense stepped up when it had to," Nicholls said. "Last year against them (a 10-0 Upper Sandusky win), the offense never got going." While Galion's offense has averaged more than 31 points and 344 yards a game, the defense has allowed a NOL-low 72 points.
Wellesley armed and dangerous in opener against Weymouth gridders
The reason for the change is a three-year starter at quarterback Brendan Brooks and he has a couple of talented receivers including 6-2 Casey Tanner. "This is a very dangerous opponent," said Mackin. "They have a lot of team speed and some very talented players. They are a high risk threat." "We have to stay disciplined on defense and do our jobs. This a very scary team that can strike fast." A year ago Weymouth's running game helped them play keep away especially in the second half from Wellesley. Weymouth was led by P.J. Bonarrigo's 212 rushing and he scored two touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a 22-13 win over Wellesley. The Raiders made life tough for Weymouth for most of the game with passing combination of Brooks and Tanner completed 10 passes between them for the game.
Melton RFC Seconds prepare for league season with demolition
The most enjoyable part of the game for all who played and watched was Ben Warwick's impressive break, running clear of the defence before placing the ball for the try, but doing so on the five metre line and the crowds cheers turned to laughter.Melton ran away with the game, but LFE never gave up and stopped the rampaging Melton reaching the line a few times. The tackle of the game came from the LFE full-back who cut down a charging Rich Meakin just before the try line.Melton's try scorers were Monty, Matt Brooks, Rich Meakin (2), Adam Chambers, Wayne Greaves, Duncan Lennox, Matt Cox (2), Ben Warwick, Tom Kempin (2), Dave Osborne (2) and Lewis Jones.Melton begin their Merit League campaign at Market Bosworth on Saturday.KEYWORTH SECOND XV 24 MELTON RFC NOMADS 22NOMADS travelled to Keyworth with a strong squad of 20 and boosted by a full compliment of specialist backs.A frantic first 20 minutes saw committed defence at both ends, but the hosts eventually scored an unconverted try out wide.
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