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In a release sent to the media by Purdue University, we learned that head coach Danny Hope has officially named Robert Marve the starting quarterback heading into fall practice. Marve, who began his career at the University of Miami, was tied atop the depth chart with sophomore Caleb TerBush during the spring.

“We like everything about Robert—his ability to throw the football, run with the football, and lead our team from the quarterback position—and we want him to begin practice with the mindset that he is the guy,” Hope said in the release. “Knowing Robert and his competitiveness, he will not take this decision for granted and, if anything, it will make him more determined than ever to solidify the starting position.”

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In a release sent to the media by Purdue University, we learned that head coach Danny Hope has officially named Robert Marve the starting quarterback heading into fall practice. Marve, who began his career at the University of Miami, was tied atop the depth chart with sophomore Caleb TerBush during the spring.

“We like everything about Robert—his ability to throw the football, run with the football, and lead our team from the quarterback position—and we want him to begin practice with the mindset that he is the guy,” Hope said in the release. “Knowing Robert and his competitiveness, he will not take this decision for granted and, if anything, it will make him more determined than ever to solidify the starting position.”

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In a release sent to the media by Purdue University, we learned that head coach Danny Hope has officially named Robert Marve the starting quarterback heading into fall practice. Marve, who began his career at the University of Miami, was tied atop the depth chart with sophomore Caleb TerBush during the spring.

“We like everything about Robert—his ability to throw the football, run with the football, and lead our team from the quarterback position—and we want him to begin practice with the mindset that he is the guy,” Hope said in the release. “Knowing Robert and his competitiveness, he will not take this decision for granted and, if anything, it will make him more determined than ever to solidify the starting position.”

Could this be the first step in the one-time Parade All-American getting back on the radar of NFL scouts? Don’t expect him to join

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Getting to know Kent State’s Spencer Keith: Spencer Keith is a sophomore quarterback for the Kent State Golden Flashes. Keith had a prolific freshman season in 2009, setting Kent State freshman records with 2,147 yards passing and 14 touchdowns, both of which stand fifth in school history. He had a 57.1 completion percentage (168-294), which stands second in season records, while his 126.72 pass efficiency ranks fourth. Keith, a biology major with a focus in pre-med, threw for 200+ yards on seven occasions, including a pair of 300-yard efforts against Western Michigan and Akron last year.

What is your greatest accomplishment off the field?

I believe my greatest accomplishment off the field is being able to manage my time well and make good grades. Being successful in the classroom is very important to me because I understand that there is a life after football. It

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Getting to know Kent State’s Spencer Keith: Spencer Keith is a sophomore quarterback for the Kent State Golden Flashes. Keith had a prolific freshman season in 2009, setting Kent State freshman records with 2,147 yards passing and 14 touchdowns, both of which stand fifth in school history. He had a 57.1 completion percentage (168-294), which stands second in season records, while his 126.72 pass efficiency ranks fourth. Keith, a biology major with a focus in pre-med, threw for 200+ yards on seven occasions, including a pair of 300-yard efforts against Western Michigan and Akron last year.

What is your greatest accomplishment off the field?

I believe my greatest accomplishment off the field is being able to manage my time well and make good grades. Being successful in the classroom is very important to me because I understand that there is a life after football. It

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TCU’s Andy Dalton has been named to the watch list for the 2010 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the nation’s top senior quarterback.

The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award acknowledges performance on the field as well as character, citizenship, integrity and those who honor the game.

A four-year starter, Dalton is the nation’s leader in wins (29) by an active quarterback. Dalton’s 29 victories also tie him with Slingin’ Sammy Baugh (1934-36) for the most in TCU history.

The 2009 Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Dalton was named to a pair of All-America teams. He was also one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented to the nation’s top quarterback.

Dalton was eighth in the nation in passing efficiency last season with a 151.8 rating. Among active quarterbacks, he ranks third in lowest career interception

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TCU’s Andy Dalton has been named to the watch list for the 2010 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually to the nation’s top senior quarterback.

The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award acknowledges performance on the field as well as character, citizenship, integrity and those who honor the game.

A four-year starter, Dalton is the nation’s leader in wins (29) by an active quarterback. Dalton’s 29 victories also tie him with Slingin’ Sammy Baugh (1934-36) for the most in TCU history.

The 2009 Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Dalton was named to a pair of All-America teams. He was also one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, presented to the nation’s top quarterback.

Dalton was eighth in the nation in passing efficiency last season with a 151.8 rating. Among active quarterbacks, he ranks third in lowest career interception

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Buffalo’s first-round pick C.J. Spiller is reportedly threatening to hold out until he gets a suitable contract. The numbers he’s looking for have yet to be disclosed. But the versatile back has let it be known that he’s ready to do whatever it takes until he gets his just due. Said Spiller: “”I let my agent handle all of that. We’re not going to rush. We’re going to make sure we cross our T’s and dot our I’s, however long the process takes. I just have to be patient.”

Mancini’s Take: While the Bills are well stocked at the running back position with Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson on the roster, Spiller is the one with the leverage in this potential standoff. Lynch and Jackson, in all likelihood, won’t be enough to turn Buffalo’s offense into a prolific attack, considering the holes the team has along the offensive line and

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Buffalo’s first-round pick C.J. Spiller is reportedly threatening to hold out until he gets a suitable contract. The numbers he’s looking for have yet to be disclosed. But the versatile back has let it be known that he’s ready to do whatever it takes until he gets his just due. Said Spiller: “”I let my agent handle all of that. We’re not going to rush. We’re going to make sure we cross our T’s and dot our I’s, however long the process takes. I just have to be patient.”

Mancini’s Take: While the Bills are well stocked at the running back position with Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson on the roster, Spiller is the one with the leverage in this potential standoff. Lynch and Jackson, in all likelihood, won’t be enough to turn Buffalo’s offense into a prolific attack, considering the holes the team has along the offensive line and

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According to the Raleigh News & Observer North Carolina linebacker Quan Sturdivant was charged with possession of marijuana. The senior was arrested by the Albemarle police on Saturday morning and is scheduled to appear in Stanly County District Court on August 2 for the misdemeanor charge (less than half an ounce) the paper’s website reported.

Here is a statement from UNC Head Coach Butch Davis:

“We are disappointed in Quan’s actions over the weekend. This is not the type of behavior we expect from our student-athletes. In addition to the outcome of the legal process, he also will face disciplinary action from within the football program beginning immediately.”

It will be interesting to see exactly what type of disciplinary action the first team All-ACC performer will face. In

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