Thursday--December 27th, 2012

Josh Morris a 5-10, 185 pound RB who was Rhode Island's Gatorade Player-of-the-Year committed to Brown on Christmas Day.

Morris cited Brown coach Liam Coen as the predominant influence in his decision to commit to Brown.

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Jason Thomas has been chosen to coach the Vermont Shrine Team. Thomas lettered for UMass football in 1997. He was a DB from Poultney, VT.

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The MAC gained its first Bowl Victory of 2012 last night as Central Michigan beat favored Western Kentucky 24-21.

ESPN has instant analysis of Central's win.

Next up for the MAC is Bowling Green vs San Jose State in the Military Bowl today at 1:00 pm. Bowling Green's defense may be the difference.

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Victor Cruz was named to the Pro Bowl.

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