Ed Oliver
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 19, 2021 11:49 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 20, 2020 11:48 AM EDT
Aug. 23 1898 — Malcolm Whitman wins the men’s singles title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship. 1926 —...

NFL Draft: Top defensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:01 PM EDT
Some of the top defensive prospects, by position, available in the NFL draft (x-indicates early entrant to draft): DEFENSIVE END/EDGE RUSHER ...

FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Dana Holgorsen, the newly named football coach for the Houston college football team, gets autographed footballs to toss to the crowd as he is recognized during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Tulsa and Houston, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
High expectations for Dana Holgorsen in return to Houston

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 12, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

Army quarterback Luke Langdon (9) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Glen Coates (6) against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)
Hopkins has 5 TDs, No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 22, 2018 07:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) carries as Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) defends during an NCAA college football game between Army and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Army will face Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. In an era where aerial assaults are the norm, Army coach Jeff Monken maintains a simple formula for success--keep the ball--and nobody does that better than the No. 22 Black Knights (10-2) with their potent triple option and stable of bruising runners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
No. 22 Army going for 1st 11-win season in Armed Forces Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 21, 2018 05:06 PM EST

No. 22 Army seeks 11th win in Armed Forces Bowl vs Houston

Dec. 21, 2018 12:59 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Armed Forces Bowl: Houston (8-4) vs. No. 22 Army (10-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Army by 5. Series...

Players skipping 2018-19 bowl games

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST
Players who have announced they will not play in their teams' bowl games with coach's bonus for winning the game: Arizona State (lost to Fresno State...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018 file photo West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Holgorsen can earn a $50,000 bonus if West Virginia beats Syracuse next week in the Camping World Bowl, a game the Mountaineers will play without star quarterback Will Grier and left tackle Yodny Cajuste. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
Some players skip bowls with bonuses at stake for coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2018 03:57 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2018, file photo, Northern Illinois defensive end Sutton Smith (15) reacts after sacking Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) during the second half of the Mid-American Conference championship game, in Detroit. Smith was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
2018 AP All-America Team List

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after Mississippi State place kicker Jace Christmann (47) missed a field goal-attempt during the first half of a game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Thompson was named to the 2018 AP All-America NCAA college football team, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP All-America team: Tide leads with 4 of 10 CFP players

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2018 12:00 PM EST

West Virginia QB Grier to skip bowl, prepare for NFL draft

Dec. 08, 2018 01:05 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia quarterback Will Grier won't play for the 15th-ranked Mountaineers in the Camping World Bowl against No. 17 Syracuse, instead...

Houston DT Oliver skipping bowl game, ending college career

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2018 06:22 PM EST
Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver said in a Twitter post that he would not play in the Cougars' bowl game, ending his college football career. Oliver,...

Memphis wins, will face UCF in AAC title rematch

Nov. 23, 2018 05:02 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Junior Darrell Henderson rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns — setting a conference rushing record — and Memphis rallied past Houston 52-31...

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton, right, walks off the field after a loss to California in an NCAA college football game in Los Angeles. With angry USC fans chanting for Helton’s firing, the Trojans fell 34-27 to UCLA last week for their fourth loss in five games. Ranked 15th at the start of the season, USC (5-6) now must upset Notre Dame on Saturday just to become bowl eligible and avoid its first seven-loss regular season since 2000. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Rivalry week playing major role in conference races

By Steve Megargee Nov. 21, 2018 12:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
College Football Picks: Rivalry weekend brings big prizes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2018 01:47 AM EST

Oliver says outburst was brought on by 'misunderstanding"

Nov. 16, 2018 09:47 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver says his sideline outburst at Cougars coach Major Applewhite was the result of a "misunderstanding" and he looks...

AP Source: Houston QB King out for season with torn meniscus

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2018 09:24 PM EST
Houston quarterback D'Eriq King is expected to miss the rest of the season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee during the Cougars' victory against Tulane, a...

Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner (98) deflects a pass by Tulane quarterback Justin McMillan (12) that was intercepted by Houston linebacker Roman Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Houston. (Michael Wyke/Houston Chronicle via AP)
Patrick Carr runs for 139 yards; Houston beats Tulane 48-17

Nov. 15, 2018 11:51 PM EST

Injured Houston star Oliver storms off field, angry at coach

Nov. 15, 2018 10:45 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston star defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who was not in uniform against Tulane on Thursday night, became angry and shouted at Cougars coach Major...