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FSU's Rolle to skip senior year, accept scholarship

Nov. 30, 2008
Florida State safety Myron Rolle said he is planning to accept his Rhodes Scholarship and study in Oxford, England, starting next October and bypass his senior year of eligiblity.
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FSU's Myron Rolle juggles Rhodes, football

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Florida State safety Myron Rolle is going to try to do it all when his team plays Maryland, finishing his Rhodes Scholarship interview in time for the game.
Ryan, Rolle, Clifton Smith get NFC awards

Ryan, Rolle, Clifton Smith get NFC awards

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Rookie Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan won NFC offensive player of the week honors Wednesday for his play in a victory over Oakland.
Redman, Rolle, Hester take NFC awards

Redman, Rolle, Hester take NFC awards

NEW YORK, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Atlanta quarterback Chris Redman, Arizona cornerback Antrel Rolle and Chicago kick-return ace Devin Hester were honored as the NFC's players of the week.

Ravens' Rolle tells of epileptic seizures

BALTIMORE, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Baltimore cornerback Samari Rolle, who has missed six games but is back in the lineup, disclosed that he has had three epileptic seizures this season.

Library gets donation from Rolle's family

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 30 (UPI) -- The family of late actress Esther Rolle has presented a Fort Lauderdale library with a collection of personal items that belonged to the "Good Times" star.

Randy Rhoads scholarship is increased

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., March 28 (UPI) -- The mother of guitarist Randy Rhoads has added $20,000 to the scholarship she created in memory of her son at California State University, Northridge.

Arizona DB may miss rest of season

TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The Arizona Cardinals said Monday rookie defensive back Antrel Rolle, the team's first-round selection, may miss the rest of the season.

NFL fines Samari Rolle

NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Baltimore Ravens' defensive back Samari Rolle has been suspended one game for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Rolle reaches terms with Cardinals

TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 10 (UPI) -- The Arizona Cardinals Tuesday agreed to a six-year contract with cornerback Antrel Rolle, the team's first-round pick in this year's NFL Draft.

Ravens give cornerback Rolle six-year deal

OWINGS MILLS, Md., March 7 (UPI) -- Free agent cornerback Samari Rolle agreed Monday to a six-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Samari Rolle charged with simple assault

NASHVILLE, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Tennessee Titans cornerback Samari Rolle faces a charge of simple assault in an altercation with his wife, the Nashville Tennessean reported Wednesday.

Titans cornerback charged with violence

NASHVILLE, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Cornerback Samari Rolle of the Tennessee Titans was arrested Tuesday on a domestic violence charge.

Florida board kills chiropractic college

MIAMI, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Plans to set up the nation's first chiropractic college at a public university have been killed by the Florida Board of Governors.

Hurricanes' Rolle suspended by Coker

CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 14 (UPI) -- University of Miami defensive back Antrel Rolle was suspended indefinitely Tuesday, two days after he was charged with battery on a police officer.
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch