Times wires
Monday, April 4, 2011
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
FISHER PLEASED WITH FSU SCRIMMAGE
TALLAHASSEE — From about 15 yards behind Florida State's offense, Jimbo Fisher on Monday afternoon got the best live-action look at his scheme that he has had all spring.
He thought it was a good one.
For the first time since the start of spring practices, the Seminoles scrimmaged inside Doak Campbell Stadium.
"Both sides competed very well," Fisher said. "I was not displeased. But I'm also not saying I'm ecstatic. There were some good things out there."
Starting QB EJ Manuel threw three touchdowns and displayed poise.
"He was in total control of what was going on," Fisher said. "(He was) managing people, getting on people, encouraging people, beating people."
Early enrollee Jake Farenkrug started at center, moving from guard, as part of a changing line.
"I told those guys (on the offensive line), we'll make plays for them if they just give about a second and half of protection," Manuel said.
MORE COLLEGES
Southern University AD faces accusation
Southern University athletic director Greg LaFleur is free on bond after his arrest in Houston on a charge of soliciting a prostitute. Houston police spokesman John Cannon says the 52-year-old former NFL tight end was arrested on a downtown street about 8:30 p.m. Sunday as a result of a sting by undercover officers. LaFleur was released Monday on $500 bond.
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Yale player Mandi Schwartz died Sunday after a 27-month battle against leukemia. Her father, Rick Schwartz, said she died in her native province of Saskatchewan. She was 23.
SOCCER
Recovering Japan pulls out of tourney
Japan withdrew from this year's Copa America, leaving the 12-nation tournament a team short three months before it is due to start. Junji Ogura, the president of the Japanese Football Association, said the most important thing was for his country to rebuild after the earthquake and tsunami that struck March 11. Copa America, the championship of South America, also invites nations outside the region to participate. This year's event is July 1-24 in Argentina.
FIFA: Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar was confirmed as the only challenger to Sepp Blatter's 13-year rule of the world governing body. Its presidential election is June 1.
ET CETERA
CYCLING: The sport's governing body will investigate if Frank Schleck of Luxembourg broke the rules by wearing a drink pack on his chest that might have been an aerodynamic advantage in winning the Criterium International last month. Several riders have used the hydration system, and UCI race officials let Schleck start the stage.
DOPING: The director of the World Anti-Doping Agency said the collection and testing of backup samples should be scrapped to save time and money. David Howman said cheats have an easier ride because of their right to a second sample.
TENNIS: Former Florida player Jill Craybas defeated Shelby Rogers 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the first round of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, S.C.
YACHTING: Frenchmen Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron won the Barcelona World Race, completing the 25,200-mile around-the-world event in 93 days, 22 hours, 20 minutes, 36 seconds in a New Zealand-designed Virbac-Paprec 3.
Coley Harvey, Orlando Sentinel; Times wires