HThe Unusual Suspect
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Loyola (Md.) is the biggest shocker so far, going undefeated at No. 16.
We're halfway through the men's soccer season, and there isn't much going on that wasn't expected. Except for Loyola. While the typical powers are dominating the top 10, it's the undefeated Greyhounds who are keeping everyone on their toes. Maria Burns Ortiz
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Recruiting: Football
A dark cloud might have covered Happy Valley in the offseason, but a hot start and commits galore has Penn State is basking in sunshine.Billy Tucker | Briefing Room
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| Football: Top 5 FB Prospects of 2009 | |||
| Name | HT | WT | Hometown |
| Tyler Dippel | 6-4 | 248 | Slinger, WI |
| Mike Marrow | 6-2 | 240 | Toledo, OH |
| Blaine Burgess | 6-3 | 250 | Pickerington, OH |
| Daniel Drummond | 6-3 | 230 | Flowery Branch, GA |
| Taimi Tutogi | 6-2 | 234 | Chula Vista, CA |
| Football: Top 5 RB Prospects of 2009 | |||
| Name | HT | WT | Hometown |
| Jaamal Berry | 5-11 | 185 | Miami, FL |
| Trent Richardson | 5-11 | 219 | Pensacola, FL |
| Bryce Brown | 6-0 | 215 | Wichita, KS |
| Washaun Ealey | 5-11 | 205 | Twin City, GA |
| Jarvis Giles | 5-11 | 180 | Tampa, FL |
| ESPN RecruitTracker | ESPN 150 | |||
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