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Gainesville, Fla.
Florida always is a popular winter destination, but Bill Belichick didn't pack suntan lotion for his visit; the Patriots coach was sharing general coaching ideas with Florida coach Urban Meyer and picking Meyer's brain on prospects. The Gators also were happy to welcome West Virginia, with Meyer looking to refine a spread scheme that some believe can't be run at a championship level in the SEC. Defensive staffs from Ohio State, Maryland, Utah and the Denver Broncos also were in town looking for tips They like Florida's pressure packages and ability to stop the run.
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Columbus
The natives are buzzing along High Street with serious national title talk. No one has to tell that to Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel. He dispatched coaches to Gainesville, Fla., and Clemson, S.C., in addition to Morgantown. The goal: Glean ideas on how to augment Ohio State's spread packages to improve an offense loaded with playmakers, particularly quarterback Troy Smith. The Buckeyes are most intrigued by how West Virginia, Clemson and Florida run out of their spread formations. It's all about keeping foes guessing--and fans dreaming.
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Tucson, Ariz.