In Brief

COLLEGES

Pryor's godfather expects QB
to play senior year at Ohio State

Terrelle Pryor once chose Ohio State over every other big-name college football program in the country.

His godfather thinks Pryor will pick the school again.

Willie Burns, the legal guardian Pryor lived with while he was in high school, said Friday that he's confident the embattled quarterback will return for his senior season -- as abbreviated as it might be -- and not apply for the NFL's supplemental draft.

"I think he will stay in school," Burns said. "He likes football. Only time will tell. He could change his mind in a minute.

"But he if he does leave, somebody done pressured his butt -- bad."

Pryor's future with the Buckeyes muddied this week following coach Jim Tressel's resignation amid a widening NCAA investigation into possible violations by the school. Pryor has already been suspended for the first five games next season for selling memorabilia for cash and tattoos, and the star quarterback could face additional penalties pending the outcome of an NCAA probe into his use of cars.

Burns said he spoke to Pryor two days ago. And while they did not discuss specifics about Pryor's football future, Burns said he thinks his godson intends to play for the Buckeyes this fall.

Also: Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum pleaded guilty in Ann Arbor, Mich., to operating while visibly impaired.

Stonum accepted the amended charge from operating a vehicle while intoxicated. His plea agreement includes dropping the charge of driving with a suspended licensed when he is sentenced June 10.

Michigan coach Brady Hoke suspended Stonum indefinitely after he was arrested May 6.

The son of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana pleaded not guilty in Missoula, Mont., to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding after an early morning traffic stop in which he declined a breathalyzer test.

Nate Montana, 21, was arrested in Missoula about 3:15 a.m. Friday and booked on a first-offense DUI charge. Montana's attorney, Milt Datsopoulos, told the Missoulian that neither he nor the University of Montana quarterback had an immediate comment on the charges.

Penn State chose Boston University's Pat Chambers to take over the men's basketball program, capping a whirlwind coaching search following the surprise departure of Ed DeChellis, who took the post at Navy.

Chambers, a 40-year-old former Villanova assistant, led the Terriers to their first America East title and NCAA Tournament in nine seasons this spring. Boston lost in the second round to Kansas.

Former Brigham Young basketball standout Jimmer Fredette is now on a syndicated YouTube channel.

YouTube and SI.com digital packaging are combining to include up to 75 webisodes of "Follow Jimmer," leading up to the NBA Draft on June 23. They began airing Thursday.

Top-ranked Arizona State reached the Women's College World Series semifinals in Oklahoma City, beating Florida 6-5 on Annie Lockwood's bases-loaded RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Alabama also advanced to the semis, with Kelsi Dunne pitching six shutout innings in a 3-0 victory over Baylor.

MISCELLANEOUS

Coroner: Jockey Michael Baze
died from accidental overdose

Jockey Michael Baze, who rode more than 900 winners in a nine-year career, died from an accidental overdose of cocaine and prescription pain medicine at Churchill Downs, according to the coroner's office in Louisville, Ky.

The 24-year-old Baze was pronounced dead May 10. His body was found in his vehicle near the stables at the famed Louisville track.

Baze's mounts amassed earnings of more than $32 million in a career that included nearly 7,000 starts and 918 victories. He was the cousin of all-time wins leader Russell Baze.

Also: Uncle Mo was diagnosed with an inflamed liver, although last year's 2-year-old champion could resume training this summer.

Uncle Mo was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal infection after his third-place finish in the Wood Memorial in April. He trained up to the Kentucky Derby, but trainer Todd Pletcher scratched him because of health concerns the day before the May 7 race.

ESPN analyst and former NHL player Matthew Barnaby was served with two new court orders in Buffalo, N.Y., following an argument with his estranged wife. The orders bar the 38-year-old from offensive conduct against his wife and require him to keep away from her boyfriend.

Barnaby declined to comment after the state Supreme Court hearing. He was arrested May 13 at the Getzville, N.Y., home where his wife and two children live. He's pleaded not guilty to five charges, including criminal mischief, trespass and harassment.