Tuesday, August 21, 2007

College Picks

By Will Schmidley, The Dartmouth Staff

1) USC -- Dubbing a team "best in the land" is usually a tenuous task, particularly in the preseason. This year, however, it's a no-brainer. The Trojans are stacked on both sides of the ball, with Heisman hopeful John David Booty under center for an explosive, dynamic offense and the best linebacking core in the country anchoring an ultra-talented defense. It's no secret that Pete Carroll expects USC to bring home their third national title in the past four years. Frankly, no one can realistically doubt the Trojans, at least for now. More »

Falcons QB Vick to plead guilty to federal dogfighting charges

By Larry O'Dell, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. -- Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. More »