Sunday, September 14, 2014
Source: ASU's Kelly expected to miss UCLA
Penske partners with V8 Supercar team, Marcos Ambrose to drive car
The possibility of Marcos Ambrose joining forces with Roger Penske in the Australian V8 Supercar series is official.
Team Penske announced Sunday night it had partnered with Dick Johnson Racing for the 2015 season and that Ambrose would drive the No. 17 entry.
“Team Penske is excited to partner with Dick Johnson Racing to compete in the V8 Supercars Championship starting next season,” Roger Penske said in a statement. “We believe in building our businesses through racing and our success on the track. With our new business ventures in Australia, it makes sense to showcase our brands through the V8 Supercars Championship and the opportunity to work with DJR and Marcos Ambrose convinced us to go forward.”
Ambrose's current NASCAR team, Richard Petty Motorsports, announced Saturday that Ambrose wouldn't be returning to the team in 2015. Shortly after the announcement, Penske said it had an announcement scheduled for early in the week involving the Supercars series.
Ambrose, a native Australian, was successful in V8 Supercars before he moved to NASCAR. He won the series championship in 2003 and 2004.
This is a great opportunity to return home to a place that I love in a Series where I’ve experienced a lot of success,” Ambrose said. “It will be an honor to race for two motorsport legends in Roger Penske and Dick Johnson.”
Ambrose has two wins in the Sprint Cup Series, both at Watkins Glen. He finished second at Watkins Glen in 2014.
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Navy QB Reynolds expected back vs. Rutgers
Could Arizona State's Taylor Kelly miss time with a foot injury?
Arizona State's Taylor Kelly hurt his right foot against Colorado Saturday night, and there's no indication on if he'll be ready to play against UCLA.
According to AZCentral.com, a spokesperson for No. 16 ASU said coach Todd Graham would not be discussing Kelly's injury before Arizona State plays the Bruins on Thursday, Sep. 25. After the game, Graham said he was "very concerned" about Kelly's injury per the AP, though he later changed his tone in his radio interview and said Kelly would be fine.
Kelly was hurt in the third quarter and was taken to the locker room after he limped off the field after he was tackled. He did not look optimistic on the sidelines after the injury after he exited on crutches. Coupled with Arizona State's apparent unwillingness to reveal anything about his status (and Graham's interesting flip flop), it's hard to imagine he'll be ready to play in less than two weeks.
He was replaced by Mike Bercovici when he exited the game. Before he left, Kelly was 13-21 for 195 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 50 rushing yards.
Kelly, a senior, has started 30 games for Arizona State. He emerged as the Sun Devils' starter in 2012 and has held the job ever since as he's steadily improved as a passer while maintaining his ability to be a dynamic runner. If he's out for a while it would be an incredible loss for the Arizona State offense, he's easily the Sun Devils' most important player.
Arizona State LB Laiu Moeakiola also left the game with a right shoulder injury. The severity of his injury is also unknown.
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