Making the rounds: A look at opponents spring practice

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2013 New Mexico football's 10 things to know: Back on the grid - SBNation.com
New Mexico completely fell off the radar screen under Mike Locksley, and while the Lobos still weren't very good in Bob Davie's first season in command, they had an identity and stayed mostly competitive. That's a start.

Lobo offense looking good -- ABQJournal Sports: Except for the part where they need a passing game.

Uso Olive getting his chance for Cowboys | The Cowboy Chronicles: Wyoming is looking for Olive to help shore up a defense that allowed 232 yards on the ground.

Colorado State player, girlfriend charged with assault, domestic violence | CollegeFootballTalk
A member of the Colorado State football team as well as his girlfriend have both found themselves with some legal issues following an incident late this past week. Soon to make an appearance on the Fulmer Cup.

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Now the portion we look at Mountain West opponents, so pull out that pocket schedule (they still do those right?) to find out who your team plays, and click the links accordingly. Of course a real fan needs no schedule aid.

Florida State defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt doesn't tip hand during spring game - Tomahawk Nation
Nevada probably learned very little from the FSU defense this past week.

Minnesota Gopher Football 2013 Spring Game Primer: Quarterbacks and Running Backs - The Daily Gopher
The Gophers have their official spring scrimmage this Saturday, April 27 at 1pm at TCF Bank Stadium. Believe it or not, there may even be spring weather for the game! Plan on showing up, support the team, and we'll tell you what to watch for.

Todd Husak on Stanford Spring Football: Quarterbacks - Rule Of Tree
Can Kevin Hogan stay on track to become the next great Stanford quarterback?

Todd Husak on Stanford Spring Football: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends - Rule Of Tree
Who is ready to step up and replace Zach Ertz and Levine Toilolo... and are the wideouts poised for a breakout?

Scott Stoker is UTEP's New Defensive Coordinator - Miner Rush
It didn't take much time for UTEP to find a replacement for Jeff Choate, and while an official announcement still hasn't been made, it is expected to come very soon.

Ohio State football: Curtis Grant's in the middle of it all - Land-Grant Holy Land: Once the #1 rated linebacker in high school football, Curtis Grant could be the key to a successful Ohio State defense in 2013.

What Spring Football (MAYBE) Says About The Trojans - Conquest Chronicles
After a season in which very little seemed to work, the theme of USC spring football in 2013 seemed to be "Overhaul And Experiment." Try new defenses, try players at a bunch of different positions,...

Spring in the books - was improvement made? - Block U
Utah saw some progress, yet still didn't answer all questions this spring.

Austin Hill injury: Arizona football receiver out with a torn ACL - Arizona Desert Swarm
The Arizona Wildcats played a spring game on Saturday, but the worst part of football season came with news that receiver Austin Hill tore his ACL.

Initial Impressions | The A-Day Autopsy - Roll 'Bama Roll
Roll Bama Roll breaks down the A-Day game happenings and ponders what they could mean for the future.