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....Ohio State-Michigan series has slipped in stature ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- The Game has lost a lot of luster....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....Former players say Kansas coach is abusive LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- University of Kansas officials are willing to talk with former players about allegations of abusive behavior by football coach Mark Mangino - and two former players had plenty to say on Thursday....
