Nation All-Stars prevail

Associated Press

Allen, Texas

Tulane’s Ryan Griffin threw two touchdown passes to lead the Nation All-Stars to a 24-13 win over the Texas All-Stars in the Texas vs. the Nation Game.

Griffin was 14-of-18 for 210 yards. Bemidji State’s Brian Leonhardt caught four passes for 64 yards, including a touchdown.

The Nation took a 17-0 early in the second quarter on Griffin’s 15-yard TD pass to Leonhardt, a 2-yard fumble return by Florida’s Earl Okine and a 31-yard field goal by Idaho’s Trey Farquhar.

Texas pulled with 17-13 late in the third on two field goals of 35 and 20 yards by Abilene Christian’s Morgan Lineberry and a 1-yard TD run by TCU’s Matthew Tucker.

Griffin threw a 20-yard touchdown to Syracuse’s Marcus Sales with 9:54 to play.

Youngstown State running back Jamaine Cook and offensive lineman Lamar Mady were invited to play for the Nation All-Stars. No information was available on their performances at press time late Saturday.

Applewhite disciplined

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Texas offensive coordinator Major Applewhite acknowledged Friday night that he was disciplined by the university for an inappropriate relationship with a student during the Longhorns’ trip to play in the Fiesta Bowl after the 2008 season.

In separate statements and a document released from Applewhite’s personnel file, Applewhite and athletic director DeLoss Dodds said the former Texas quarterback had his pay frozen in 2009 and was ordered to undergo counseling. Applewhite also was warned that a repeat offense would have more serious consequences.

In his statement, Applewhite, who is married and one of the most popular assistants on Mack Brown’s staff, said he was embarrassed by the incident. Neither Applewhite or the school released details.

“It was a one-time occurrence and was a personal matter,” Applewhite said. “Shortly after it occurred, I discussed the situation with DeLoss Dodds. I was upfront and took full responsibility for my actions.”

Purdue receiver suspended

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.

New Purdue coach Darrell Hazell has suspended wide receiver O.J. Ross indefinitely for a violation of team rules.

The school did not say what team rule or rules were violated. In a statement, the school said it would have no additional comment.

Ross, who will be a senior next season, finished second on the team with 56 receptions and second in yards receiving with 454 last season.