Arkansas State Police say they launched an internal investigation tied to the March traffic stop of Michael Dyer, the running back who was dismissed by Arkansas State over the weekend.The investigation has been completed, but authorities will not release details. They say it is a personnel matter and that the agency can't comment further.Dyer was released from the team Sunday because of an... [Read More]

Michael Dyer won’t play for Arkansas State in 2012. Dyer might never suit up for the Red Wolves in a game at all. Coach Gus Malzahn indicated in an ESPN Radio interview on Thursday that the Auburn transfer was evaluating his future. Dyer was denied an eligibility waiver by the NCAA earlier this month. “In the next day or two he’ll figure out his future,” Malzahn said on ESPN Radio’s Scott Van... [Read More]

Troy University’s athletics program is in the midst of getting the football turf resurfaced for Veterans Memorial Stadium. Earlier this week, the old AstroPlay surface, which had been installed since 2003, was stripped. The new turf will be ProGrass Blend, which according to the ProGrassTurf.com website, “consists of 100 percent polyethylene fibers, that are 50 percent monofilament and 50... [Read More]

The NCAA has denied former Auburn running back Michael Dyer's request to be immediately eligible to play this season at Arkansas State. Red Wolves coach Gus Malzahn disclosed the news today. Dyer, who was the first Tiger tailback to rush for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, transferred to Arkansas State in January and went through spring practice. The Arkansas native and... [Read More]

Arkansas State defensive coordinator Keith Patterson has resigned less than two months after being hired.Coach Gus Malzahn announced the resignation in a news release Friday. Patterson had been hired as ASU defensive coordinator on Jan. 4 -- less than a month after Malzahn was hired as head coach.Malzahn said Patterson is leaving for a job at another FBS program and that a search for his... [Read More]

Incoming Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson wants his new league to expand.Benson, the longtime Western Athletic Conference commissioner, was introduced as the Sun Belt's next leader Thursday.The 60-year-old Benson will replace Wright Water, who is retiring after 12 years. He will begin working with the Sun Belt on April 1 and take over as commissioner in July."While this may be a... [Read More]