Miami kicks off 2 starters

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Miami threw two defensive starters off its football team Saturday for NCAA violations, after a months-long probe into whether players had access to rental cars.

Defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and linebacker Jermaine Grace were “permanently dismissed” from the team, but the school is offering to continue providing financial aid until they graduate from Miami. It was not immediately clear if either player is planning to remain at the university, which remains on probation over the actions of a former rogue booster.

Florida State strength coach charged with DUI

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State strength and conditioning coach Vic Viloria was charged with driving under the influence and property damage.

According to the Tallahassee Police report, Viloria was arrested Saturday morning after police found him asleep at the wheel at an off ramp near downtown. Officers tried to wake Viloria before be drove away. He traveled up an embankment and hit an electronic cross-walk sign.

The 37-year-old Viloria was taken into custody and had blood alcohol content levels of 1.24 and 1.25. He was released from jail on Saturday afternoon.

Duke QB Sirk out for season

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke said quarterback Thomas Sirk will miss the season after tearing the Achilles’ tendon he first tore in February.