After an argument outside a Florida International University campus building, FIU running back Kendall Berry was stabbed to death by and unknown person. The 22-year-old college athlete was called a “negotiator, not a fighter” by his mother and it has not surfaced yet if the Miami-Dade County police department has a lead suspect. Many of the students at FIU are in mourning and a memorial service is scheduled to honor Berry’s life. Berry scored six touchdowns this season for Florida International and was a Junior heading into this season. Against North Texas this season Berry scored two touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards on fourteen attempts. This past season saw University of Connecticut cornerback Jasper Howard die from a stabbing  in October.

Across the country college football programs are gearing up for spring ball and the 2010-11 season. Here’s a few players to keep an eye out for in the coming season.

 Dion Lewis -Pittsburgh -Sophomore - Running Back

Dion Lewis finished last year with the third most rushing yards in the NCAA as a freshmen for head coach Dave Wannsted’s Pittsburgh Panthers. Their were only three games all year where the Albany, NY native didn’t break the 100-yard mark. Lewis was named the National Freshmen of the Year by CBS and the Sporting News. Look out for Lewis to be in the Heisman race this season.

 Case Keenum - Houston - Senior - Quarterback

No one’s numbers last season in college football were anywhere close to the stats Case Keenum put up for the University of Houston. The senior helped the Cougars go 10-4 last season, but still has a lot to prove after a dismal performance in the Armed Forces Bowl against Air Force. Keenum probably could have been a high draft pick this season, but another year in college certainly won’t hurt his development.

 Von Miller - Texas A&M - Senior - Defensive End 

Mike Sherman and the Texas A&M Aggies will be glad to have Von Miller back in College Station for next season. Miller was projected as second to third round draft pick for the upcoming NFL Draft, but decided to return to school for his senior year and get his degree. Miller had the most sacks in the nation with 17 and can play either as a defensive end or linebacker. The Aggies defense this year should be pretty scary with Miller back.