Army. "This nomination recognizes the mental, emotional and physical strengths, and leadership qualities, these athletes possess both on and off the field; qualities they share with Army Strong Soldiers. Of the 400 nominees, 90 will ultimately be selected and invited to the Bowl.A 49ers spokesman said the team had been in contact with Smith. The spokesman said there "is no substance to the rumors that he was jumped." The 49ers are on their bye week, and the players are in the midst of a sixday break. They will report back to the team facility in Santa Clara on Tuesday..

Expectations: For Norv Turner's sake, they better make the playoffs. Turner is back for a sixth season as Bolts boss despite missing playoffs two straight seasons and having one playoff win in last four seasons. Smith after last year's flop, when Chargers' 41 start best under Turner was undone by sixgame losing streak in middle of season."You can't bring it back, so let it go. We have