Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione and five of the Sooners’ head coaches — including football coach Bob Stoops — had raises approved by the university’s Board of Regents. Stoops, one of the nation’s highest-paid coaches, received a $50,000 raise to $2.55 million, and had his contract extended by two years to December 2013.
*Virginia running back Keith Payne has been suspended from the team for failure to meet academic responsibilities. … Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville underwent a successful outpatient appendectomy. … Virginia Beach (Va.) Bayside High’s E.J. Manuel, the nation’s No. 2-ranked quarterback by Rivals.com, has given an oral commitment to Florida State. *Wittenberg women’s basketball coach Pam Smith died after a long bout with cancer. She was 47.
