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Kentucky-Clemson

Lexington Herald-Leader

It’s the first post-season appearance under Coach Rich Brooks, and UK’s first bowl trip since the Hal Mumme-coached Cats lost to Syracuse 20-13 in the 1999 Music City Bowl. But it’s not just making a bowl that makes the Cats a winner. In this case it’s the bowl, its opponent, its location and the way it could alter the Cats’ football history. Clemson is from the ACC, a BCS league. And the Tigers competed mightily for an ACC division crown, derailed by a one-point loss to Maryland. They ended up 8-4, thanks to a three-point loss to arch-rival South Carolina in the season finale. The Tigers (8-4) rank 15^th in the nation in scoring defense. Senior defensive end Gaines Adams (15.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks) was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and is a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award given to the nation’s top end. Clemson also features one of the nation’s best running attacks led by sophomore James Davis (1,134 yards, 17 TD’s) and freshman sensation C.J. Spiller (914 yards, 10 TD’s, 7.1 yards per carry). The Tigers are fifth in the NCAA in rushing yards per game (225.2) and ninth in scoring average (33.8).

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A bit of shuffling will take place in the Clemson secondary as the Tigers try to replace starting cornerback Duane Coleman, who last week was suspended for the Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl presented by Bridgestone. Coleman, a senior who had started 15 consecutive games, was charged with simple possession of marijuana last Wednesday during a traffic stop for failing to use a turn signal. Clemson defensive coordinator Vic Koenning said Tuesday that Chris Chancellor, a redshirt freshman who started three games at the cornerback position opposite of Coleman, would start at the “field cornerback position.” At the other cornerback Koenning said several players would be used, including junior C.J. Gaddis, who played in every game in the regular season but hasn’t been in the starting lineup since the 2005 season.

Minnesota-Texas Tech

Press Notes

Matt Spaeth, a two-time first team All-Big Ten selection who has become a promising pro prospect, recently had surgery to repair a severely separated shoulder and will not recover in time to play for Minnesota in the Insight Bowl against Texas Tech. After getting hurt in the Oct. 21 game against North Dakota State, Spaeth could have chosen surgery immediately to hasten the rehabilitation and avoid the risk of further injury with the potential of a big payday looming. But that wasn’t the way he wanted to finish. Spaeth, one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award that’s given to the nation’s top tight end, came back in two weeks and contributed in the last three games. All Gophers wins. All needed to qualify for postseason play. Spaeth will certainly be missed, but it’s on defense where Minnesota (6-6) could use the most help against air-it-out Texas Tech. The Red Raiders (7-5) are led by quarterback Graham Harrell, who completed 66.9 percent of his passes for 4,110 yards, 36 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions.

Missouri-Oregon State

Seattle Times

More than 20 Missouri players bothered by colds or flu were held out of practice, three days before the Tigers’ Sun Bowl game against Oregon State. No starters appeared to be affected. “It was unhealthy,” coach Gary Pinkel said. “We had coaches out, we had players out. I’ve never been through anything like this before.”

Cy McCormick MasterLockLine.com

The only game Friday in which weather could play a factor is the Sun Bowl. Winds of 13 mph are expected and there is a slight chance of rain.

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Illinois-Xavier

Herald-Review

The Illini basketball team reassembled on Tuesday and talking with coach Bruce Weber Wednesday, the news on the injury front is mostly good. Let’s go player-by-player:

Warren Carter. You may recall he injured his hip against Missouri and did not play the last two minutes of that game and sat out the Idaho State game. Carter was listed as “iffy” for the upcoming Xavier game on Friday and Weber said before Christmas break that Carter would need to do a good job following a therapy program the trainers prescribed for him during the break.Carter was able to play for most of the practice session on Tuesday and even though he reported some pain on Wednesday, Weber said he expected Carter to play 25 minutes or so vs. Xavier. That’s very good news. Carter is Illinois’ leading scorer and over his last seven games he is averaging 16.7 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting 55.6 percent. Included in that stretch are three 20-plus point performances. Brian Randle was able to practice full-go on Tuesday. And even though he continues to experience some stiffness and soreness, there is no indication it should limit his play vs. Xavier. Jamar Smith conintues to gain strength and Weber sounds very encouraged about his progress from the high ankle sprain. I think Weber is expecting him to recapture some of the explosiveness he lost due to the injury. Smith is shooting 46.3 percent from 3-point range and is the highest-scoring non-starter in the Big Ten.

Point guard Chester Frazier is practicing although he still has pain and raw, tender feet. Blisters and callouses on the bottom of his feet are the latest problem and new orthodics are being used to help relieve the pressure. He also needs to re-grow some skin but has shown the toughness to play through what must be considerable pain. Frazier, by the way, is averaging 6.1 assists per game, which is second in the Big Ten and 11^th nationally. He also leads the team and is third in the Big Ten in steals. The only other injury of note is freshman Richard Semrau and he’s done for the season.

Wake Forest-South Florida

Tampa Bay Online

Since USF’s 7-1 start against mostly weak competition, the Bulls (7-5) have lost four consecutive games. During the losing streak, USF has allowed 75.5 points per game, compared to 57.4 points per game before that. USF has won only 18 of its past 42 home games.