31.   Brantley approached Georgia coach Mark Richt during spring practice, and Richt bought in right away.

32.   - Yes, that is standout recruit Ralph Zarate at Arizona State spring football practices.

33.   A fractured hip kept Ellis out of spring practice.

34.   A nose guard during spring practice, he moved to defensive end because of injuries to Jason Nevadomsky and Vae Tata.

35.   A proposal that would reduce contact during spring football practice was not voted on.

36.   About a year from now, the raging question during USC spring practice will focus on who succeeds quarterback Carson Palmer.

37.   After assessing his troops during spring practice, new field general Paul Hackett decided the players needed a summer vacation less than they did a voluntary boot camp.

38.   After sitting out spring practice while recovering from shoulder surgery, he opened the season playing behind Ray McLaurin.

39.   After being suspended during spring practice and for the season opener against Purdue for poor academic performance, Soward said he has matured.

40.   After spring practice but before the season, I knew we were going to have a pretty good team.