Man pleads not guilty for role in UConn case ROCKVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- A man who allegedly was with the man charged with killing University of Connecticut football Jasper Howard, has pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy charge....Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- The Game has lost a lot of luster....McClain, Spikes among Butkus finalists again CHICAGO (AP) -- Alabama's Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes and Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon are once again finalists for the Butkus Award, given annually to the nation's top linebacker....Bowl destinies on the line for Penn St, Mich St. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State....Tennessee State coach James Webster Jr. resigns NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- James Webster Jr. has resigned as Tennessee State's football coach after five seasons....U-M's Coleman sidesteps football audit questions ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- University of Michigan president Mary Sue Coleman did not make herself available to answer questions following a Board of Regents meeting Thursday in which an internal audit of the school's football program practice time was on the agenda....Colorado QB Hansen returns after thumb injury STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen has returned after leaving the Buffaloes' game at No. 12 Oklahoma State with a right thumb injury....
