Saban Says Colts Haven’t Contacted Him

On the eve of his team’s appearance in the Aloha Bowl, Michigan State Coach Nick Saban denied that he had been contacted by the Indianapolis Colts, who fired Lindy Infante on Monday.

“I haven’t talked to Indianapolis or any other NFL team for that matter,” Saban said. “I don’t intend to, don’t plan to. If being in the NFL was my goal, I would be there now. I had the opportunity to do it last year.

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Washington wide receiver Jerome Pathon was released on $100 bail after being arrested on a misdemeanor count of allegedly disobeying a police officer in Honolulu.

Police said Pathon refused to follow an officer’s orders to stop while operating a moped on the sidewalk and grass area of a park in Waikiki on Tuesday.

Police said the officer, who was riding on a bicycle, was injured when he flew over his handle bars as he avoided a collision with Pathon.

Coach Jim Lambright was not available to comment on whether any action would be taken against Pathon, who was scheduled to start today against Michigan State in the Aloha Bowl.

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Eastern Washington assistant Jerry Graybeal was hired as coach at Weber State.

As defensive coordinator, Graybeal helped the Eagles (10-1) to the Big Sky Conference title this year. Graybeal replaces Dave Arslanian, who left to become coach at Utah State.