UConn loses nation’s second-leading rusher to NFL

By John TaylorJan 2, 2011, 9:41 AM EST

Suffice to say, it was not a good night for the UConn Huskies. Not only did they lose convincingly to Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, but they also lost their most dynamic and productive offensive player as well.

Running back Jordan Todman announced after the school’s first BcS appearance that he will declare for the April NFL draft. The move was not completely unexpected as Todman had taken part in the annual senior tradition of swapping jerseys earlier in the week.

“I felt like it was the right time for me,” Todman said. “I stand pretty good with the competition … me and my family decided it’s the right decision for me.”

Todman is currently second to Oregon’s LaMichael James in rushing yards per game at 139.7. Earlier this week, incidentally, James announced that he would be returning for another season in 2011.

Todman finishes his career in Storrs with 3,434 yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.

Reports: Miami hiring Lance Guidry from Tulane as DC

Associated PressFeb 7, 2023, 3:13 PM EST

Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Miami is hiring Lance Guidry, who was defensive coordinator at Marshall last season and recently accepted the same position at Tulane, to lead its defense, two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal was still being finalized between Guidry and Miami.

The 51-year-old Louisiana native was hired way from Marshall by Tulane just last month. Now he’ll replace Kevin Steele on Mario Cristobal‘s staff at Miami. Steele is reportedly on his way to Alabama to become Nick Saban‘s defensive coordinator after holding that position for one season with the Hurricanes.

Alabama has yet to make the hiring of Steele and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees official. Rees had been assistant at Notre Dame.

Tulane announced the hiring of Guidry on Jan. 23 to replace Chris Hampton, who left the New Orleans-based school to join Oregon’s staff as an assistant coach.

Guidry’s defenses at Marshall ranked third in the nation in yards per play this season (4.56) and 26th nationally in 2021 (5.14 ypp).

Iowa-Northwestern set for Wrigley Field in November

Associated PressFeb 7, 2023, 11:16 AM EST

Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier/USA TODAY NETWORK

CHICAGO — Wrigley Field will host a college football game for the third time since 2010 when Iowa plays Northwestern next season.

Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs announced that the Wildcats’ home game will be played Nov. 4.

Northwestern played Illinois at Wrigley in 2010 in the MLB ballpark’s first college football game since 1938, and the Wildcats hosted Purdue there in 2021.

Wrigley Field has a long history of hosting football games. The Chicago Bears played there from 1921 to 1970 before moving to Soldier Field. The old Chicago Cardinals also played at Wrigley, as well as DePaul until its program folded in 1939.

Northwestern had been scheduled to play Wisconsin at Wrigley in 2020, but the game was moved to Ryan Field in Evanston because of the COVID-19 pandemic.