Eagle's Tutt calls it quits Web-posted 11/12/97   STATESBORO, Ga. -- Georgia Southern's sophomore wide receiver and punt returner Recio Tutt quit the team for unspecified reasons, according to coach Paul Johnson Tuesday.

Husker admits his guilt Web-posted 11/12/97   LINCOLN, Neb. -- The miracle catch wasn't such a miracle after all.

ACC, SEC notebook: Donnan upset with time change Web-posted 11/12/97   For the second time this season, television's decision to change the starting time for a Georgia game has upset Jim Donnan.

'Mighty Mouse' packs a big punch Web-posted 11/12/97   STATESBORO, Ga. -- It took Daryl Morrell less than 10 seconds to record his first crushing hit against Furman. He needed even less time to be a hit with the football coaches at Georgia Southern.

Player diary: Jamal Reynolds Web-posted 11/12/97   Things are going pretty good. I was hoping for more plays at my base position (defensive end), but I'm playing a lot on special teams right now.

Leaf emerges as Heisman hopeful Web-posted 11/12/97   PULLMAN, Wash. -- He is smashing school records and leading Washington State through perhaps its finest season. So it is no surprise, when monitoring the Heisman Trophy index, that junior quarterback Ryan Leaf's stock is one hot property.

For now, Spikes has Georgia on his mind Web-posted 11/11/97   AUBURN, Ala. -- Takeo Spikes is tired of thinking about his team's upset loss to Mississippi State, and he doesn't want to contemplate what must happen for No. 16 Auburn to reach the SEC Championship Game next month.

Wofford yearns to repay Heels Web-posted 11/11/97   CLEMSON, S.C. -- In his first game last season, the first catch of his Clemson career was certainly one for the scrapbook. The way Brian Wofford remembers it, though, the rest was pure hell.

S.C. hurt at tackle Web-posted 11/10/97   COLUMBIA -- Ed Hrubiec has never played tackle. Paul Beckwith is an all-conference center. Jesse Washington has seen only limited action.

Great catch lifts Allen to stardom Web-posted 11/10/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- Bitterly cold wind blew through Jordan-Hare Stadium as the Bulldogs broke what could have been their final huddle of the game. This was the moment that would turn Corey Allen's career around.

Tar Heels hope to benefit from FSU loss Web-posted 11/9/97   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - It's business as usual for Florida State. It's back to the drawing board for North Carolina.

Jackets lose close one to Virginia Web-posted 11/9/97   CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Georgia Tech had the lead, the momentum and the ball - seemingly everything but the stamp for its bowl-acceptance paperwork.

Tigers pull it out in overtime Web-posted 11/9/97   CLEMSON, S.C. - Tommy West found himself surprisingly giddy following a Clemson performance that had melancholy written all over it.

Clemson notes Web-posted 11/9/97   CLEMSON, S.C. - Duke's triple-option attack presented a different kind of problem for Clemson's defense.

Ballyhooed day can't live up to mega-hype Web-posted 11/9/97   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - So this was Judgment Day? This was supposed to be college football going Biblical? Yeah, right. Misjudgment Day was more like it.

ACC roundup Web-posted 11/9/97   RALEIGH, N.C. - Jamie Barnette threw two touchdown passes and ran for one score Saturday as North Carolina State posted another impressive offensive effort in a 45-28 victory over Maryland.

SEC roundup Web-posted 11/9/97   GAINESVILLE, Fla. - No. 13 Florida got the victory it needed but not the performance coach Steve Spurrier wanted Saturday.

Michigan one step closer to Rose Bowl with Penn State win Web-posted 11/9/97   STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - Convincing, wasn't it? First, defensive end Glen Steele threw Mike McQueary for a 10-yard loss on Penn State's opening play, then mighty Michigan tossed aside everything else the Nittany Lions tried in an overpowering 34-8 victory Saturday that moved the No. 4 Wolverines closer to the Rose Bowl.

Only the strongest survive Web-posted 11/9/97   Judgment Day brought a Miracle at Missouri and a Michigan massacre.

Eagles, Paladins in key battle Web-posted 11/7/97   STATESBORO, Ga. -- In a short period of time, the Georgia Southern-Furman series has accumulated a long football history.

Florida State QB may hold key to big-game success Web-posted 11/7/97   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The same Thad Busby trait that has concerned Florida State coaches and upset some fans may prove to be a key in Saturday's matchup with No. 5 North Carolina.

Yellow Jackets, Cavaliers play for third Web-posted 11/7/97   CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- It's the game that could make or break the season for both teams, putting the winner in line for the best bowl game available and leaving the loser with a lot of work to do.

Voice of Georgia Tech sports Al Ciraldo dies Web-posted 11/7/97   ATLANTA -- Al Ciraldo, the voice of Georgia Tech football whose ``toe meets leather'' line before kickoff became a trademark, died Friday of complications from congestive heart failure. He was 76.

Students camp out for (gasp!) football tickets at UNC Web-posted 11/6/97   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Dean Smith leaves and things get absolutely crazy at North Carolina.

Miller's future bright Web-posted 11/5/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- If things don't fall precisely to his liking after college, Brandon Miller may have stumbled upon a compelling career option.

Football diary: Kamar Lee Web-posted 11/5/97   I got the news Tuesday morning at about 11. I was down in the training room getting treatment when Chuck Pinta, one of our trainers, and Jerrell Moore, one of our starting linemen, walked in.

College notes: Big matchup slated for ACC Web-posted 11/5/97   The most hyped matchup in Atlantic Coast Conference football history might come down to something more like a 2-on-2 Tobacco Road hoops showdown.

Johnsons to battle Saturday Web-posted 11/5/97   STATESBORO, Ga. -- They'll tell you they're two different football coaches of two different football teams in a completely different football setting.

North Carolina wary of quick-striking Florida State Web-posted 11/5/97   CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Mack Brown has some advice for television viewers planning to watch the showdown between No. 5 North Carolina and No. 3 Florida State -- be seated by kickoff and don't change the channel.

Georgia benefits from Smart game Web-posted 11/5/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- It was a play that defines what it means to be Kirby Smart.

Big weekend demands further inspection Web-posted 11/5/97   Cleaning out the clutter from an overstuffed notebook: Come down yet from that little football game they threw by the St. Johns River over the weekend? Not if you're one of those who've suffered through Georgia's prolonged mediocrity this decade.

Seniors rally Jackets for Virginia Web-posted 11/5/97   ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech coach George O'Leary hopes his seniors will be able to end a two-game skid on Saturday when the Yellow Jackets face another top ACC foe in Virginia.

All is not bliss for Clemson coach Web-posted 11/5/97   CLEMSON -- All is not sheer bliss for Clemson coach Tommy West but, for now, two out of three is OK with him.

Gators trying to recover in time for last-place Vandy Web-posted 11/5/97   GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The clang of scaffolding being erected echoed behind them as the Florida Gators ambled toward the practice field Tuesday afternoon.

College notes: Auburn to start talks on Bowden contract Web-posted 11/5/97   Auburn athletic director David Housel is planning a casual meeting with coach Terry Bowden about the coach's contract this week, but neither side expects any decisions until season's end.

College notes: Bulldogs vs. Auburn to be televised at odd time Web-posted 11/4/97   Georgia and ESPN agreed on Monday that 10 minutes makes the difference between night and day.