Asa Johnson, whose father played basketball, gets assist from dad in picking NIU football. ‘Work even harder.’

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Football is king for Aurora Christian’s Asa Johnson, with basketball a close second. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound senior quarterback plays forward for the Eagles in in the winter. Basketball topped the list for his dad, Matthew, in his playing days. “He’s a big dude, 6-8,” Asa said. “He was a shooter.” That may be true, but father Matthew apparently has some point guard skills, too. He picked up a …

Why UConn vs. Duke will feature a showdown between two of the nation’s top QBs

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… STORRS – There will be a showdown between two of the best quarterbacks, statistically, in college football this season when UConn hosts Duke in its most anticipated game of the year at Rentschler Field on Saturday. UConn’s Joe Fagnano and Duke’s Darian Mensah are both among the best in the nation in every major statistical category through 10 weeks as Fagnano looks for his fifth win at home …