...Joe Paterno deserves the benefit of the doubt in the Rashard Casey case because, frankly, he has earned it. But, let...Remarkably, Paterno has not flinched. "I'm gonna play Rashard Casey until something convinces me I shouldn't," Paterno...

...LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU, RB. 3. Michael Bennett, Wisconsin, RB. 4. Ronald Curry, North Carolina, QB. 5. Rashard Casey, Penn State, QB. 6. Pork Chop Womack, Mississippi State, OT. 7. Drew Henson, Michigan, QB. 8. Chris Simms...

...in the Alamo Bowl on Tuesday night, boosted by the Lions' powerful defense and the talents of junior quarterback Rashard Casey. ''It seemed like a Hollywood script,'' said Arrington, a junior All-American who might make himself available...

...since a 44-6 defeat against Nebraska in the 1983 Kickoff Classic. The loss spoiled a homecoming for Penn State's Rashard Casey. The senior quarterback, who grew up in nearby Hoboken, played his first game since being charged with assaulting...

...present, tune in to Sunday's Kickoff Classic between Penn State and USC. This season, the stories of quarterback Rashard Casey's legal troubles and Paterno's quest for Bryant's record will likely collide.

...Cole said. "We knew we had to have a big score on a big drive." That's exactly what Penn State was missing. Rashard Casey, chased out of the pocket all afternoon by a strong Minnesota rush, completed 19 of his 36 passes for 189 yards and...

...conquerers. What's wrong? Is it the retirement of defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky after 30 years? Quarterback Rashard Casey's pending legal problems? Not enough talent? Probably a little of all three. 3. Texas coach Mack Brown: His...

...losing streak. As disappointing as the losses have been, events off the field have been demoralizing. Quarterback Rashard Casey was charged with beating up an off-duty cop outside a bar in Hoboken, N.J., last May, and Paterno risked his...