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Gators earn BCS title in sloppy affair (AP)
The game defied expectations. Tim Tebow fulfilled them. He rescued No. 1 Florida, running through and throwing over No. 2 Oklahoma for a 24-14 victory Thursday night that gave the Gators their second BCS championship in three years. It was hardly a high-wattage matchup of Heisman winners -- more a sloppy, choppy affair that the rough-and-tumble Tebow took over at the end.
Utah surges to No. 2 in final poll (AP)
Florida is No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Utah is perfect at No. 2, though not perfectly happy. Texas and Southern California also claimed to be the best -- but media voters didn't think so. The Gators received 48 first-place votes and 1,606 points in the poll released early Friday, after they beat Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS national title game.
Ohio State RB Wells to enter NFL draft (AP)
Ohio State tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility to enter the NFL draft. Wells, one of seven Ohio State juniors who were considering making the early jump, issued a statement Thursday saying the move is in the best interest of his family. "I want to thank my teammates, my coaches, my teachers and the academic advisors for all they have done, and I definitely want...
Tebow lifts Florida to national title (AP)
Percy Harvin stepped off the stage with grass stains on his uniform, confetti on his shoulder pads and another national championship hat on his head. He sang the fight song with teammates, posed for some pictures and then waved to fans screaming his name as he exited the field. It might have been goodbye.
Healthy Harvin gives Florida big boost (AP)
Florida receiver Percy Harvin embraced coach Urban Meyer near midfield, got a kiss on the cheek and two congratulatory words. "Unbelievable performance," Meyer said. Enough said. Harvin, who missed the Southeastern Conference championship game because of an ankle injury, had 171 total yards and a touchdown in his return to help top-ranked Florida beat No.
Bradford comes up short against Tebow (AP)
Sam Bradford walked slowly off the field, still confused at what had happened. He bent over next to Josh Heupel, his quarterbacks coach and childhood icon, and then took a look up at the play that brought an unhappy ending to Oklahoma's season. Bradford didn't have many disappointing moments in a record-setting season that won him the Heisman Trophy.
Gators stop Oklahoma scoring threats (AP)
Major Wright's sure hands kept the Oklahoma Sooners from grabbing the lead. With the score tied, Wright snatched an interception near the goal line after three teammates deflected the ball. It was a big defensive play on a night full of them for the Florida Gators, who beat Oklahoma 24-14 in the BCS national championship game Thursday.
Heisman winners say BCS system is broken (AP)
The BCS honored 10 Heisman Trophy winners Thursday night, about a half an hour after the former stars agreed the system is broken. Before Florida defeated Oklahoma 24-14 to win the national championship, eight of the Heisman winners met the media and said the current system was unfair and needs to be tweaked.
Some Marve transfer restrictions lifted (AP)
Former Miami quarterback Robert Marve will be allowed to transfer to two schools within the state of Florida, but still can't switch to move to LSU, Tennessee or Florida. Miami spokesman Mark Pray on Thursday night confirmed the school's athletic appeals committee's decision. Marve, who completed 116 of 213 passes for 1,293 yards with nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions this season, is now allowed...
Pitt RB McCoy misses meeting, NFL next? (AP)
Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy did not attend a post-bowl team meeting Thursday, possibly indicating that he may change his mind and declare for the NFL draft. McCoy, coming off the best freshman and sophomore seasons by any Pitt running back, said in late November he would return for his junior season.