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UNDATED (AP) — Tony Bennett's first offseason as a national championship coach has come with benefits on the recruiting trail. However, his first season at Virginia after winning the title will bring challenges. The Cavaliers lost five players off last year's team, including four underclassmen.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville showcased its "toughness" to qualify for its latest College World Series appearance. The Cardinals had to overcome three elimination games early in the NCAA Tournament to keep its CWS hopes alive. Louisville is heading to its fourth CWS in the last seven years riding a five-game winning streak.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Courtney has been hired as assistant basketball coach at the University of Miami, where he'll be reunited with coach Jim Larranaga. Courtney also worked on Larranaga's staff at Bowling Green in 1996-97 and at George Mason in 1997-2005.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Being a college football official has never been more difficult. Those who do it face relentless criticism and attacks on their credibility. The Southeastern Conference is exploring ways to publicly push back. Veteran official Tom Quick says he and others don't like the criticism but the big reason for stepping away is the time commitment it takes.
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