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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Cedric Benson, one of the most prolific rushers in NCAA and University of Texas history, died in a motorcycle accident in Texas. He was 36. His attorney says Austin law enforcement told him Benson was killed in the wreck Saturday night. Benson played at Texas from 2001-2004 and his 5,540 yards ranks second at the school and ninth in NCAA history. He was a key player in the Longhorns' resurgence under coach Mack Brown. He later played for the Bears, Bengals and Packers.
UNDATED (AP) — College football has become a national enterprise, with big media deals increasing exposure and a postseason system designed to crown a true national champion. At its foundation, however, college football is still very much a regional sport. Recruiting pipelines in the South are pumping out players. That is a simple explanation for why 13 of the last 14 national champions have come from the South.
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