Marathoner Eric Gillis says running was "carrot" that got him through school

GUELPH, Ont. - When Eric Gillis struggled in school, he found solace on the track.

Trojans land another top running back in Davis

Two days after the Trojans received a verbal commitment from running back Ty Isaac (Joliet, Ill./Joliet Catholic), USC landed another tailback, as Justin Davis (Stockton, Calif./Lincoln) announced his commitment to the Trojans on Thursday.

Spector on Oilers: Tambellini on thin ice

Edmonton Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is running out of mistakes after letting go head coach Tom Renney on Thursday.

Stillwater football looking for next multipurpose running back

Stillwater High running back Chuck Neal, left, takes a handoff from running backs coach John Weaver during a drill at Pioneer Stadium on Tuesday. Neal, who saw some carries as a backup to Andrew Minter and Davion Carter last year, is one of the top candidates to fill the hole in the backfield.

Top Class of 2013 running back Isaac chooses USC

The Trojans add to a position of great need.