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FILE - Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to reporters in Cleveland on March 12, 2020. With sports betting now legal in more than half the states and generating millions in revenue for once-apprehensive professional sports leagues, college conferences are starting to explore ways to cash in, too. The MAC was the first to jump in, selling the rights to its data and statistics to a company called Genius Sports, which will in turn sell it to sportsbooks. Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns

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FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Agiye Hall (17) makes a catch as defensive back DJ Douglas (25) defends during Alabama's spring NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama is hoping that search for receiver help to complement John Metchie III pays immediate dividends. The top-ranked Crimson Tide, which could be called Wide Receiver U. lately, brought in four highly rated recruits. (Gary Cosby/The Tuscaloosa News via AP, File)
No. 1 Alabama banking heavily on new wide receivers, Metchie

By John Zenor Sep. 03, 2021 11:00 AM EDT

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) acknowledges the crowd as Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with him following a touchdown reception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU, Alabama loaded with playmaking wide receivers

By John Zenor Nov. 07, 2019 01:06 AM EST

Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman prepares to catch a football during Georgia Pro Day, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Georgia's Deandre Baker says he's the top CB in NFL draft

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2019 04:41 PM EDT

Georgia's Holyfield, Hardman, Ridley, Nauta enter NFL draft

Jan. 04, 2019 03:43 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's offense was hit with a four-player exodus of juniors to the NFL on Friday that took away the team's top three receivers and second...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) catches a pass against Citadel during the first half of a game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Jeudy was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Jerry Jeudy follows in steps of past Alabama star receivers

By John Zenor Dec. 24, 2018 02:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker (18) celebrates after making an interception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee in Athens, Ga. Alabama faces a Georgia secondary led by cornerback Deandre Baker and one of the SEC's top defenses. (Jenn Finch/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, FIle)
Smart, Georgia facing Bama's 'elite group of skill players'

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2018 12:53 PM EST