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TEMPE, Ariz. -- In an abrupt move that stunned his teammates, the Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Michael Floyd on Wednesday, two days after the 2012 first-round draft pick was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and failure to obey a police officer.Coach Bruce Arians declined to comment on the move other than to say it was a totally unanimous decision by him, team President Michael Bidwill and general manager Steve Keim.Seeing stuff like this happen, I think were all shocked, safety Tyrann Mathieu said. Were all kind of in disbelief.Mathieu described Floyd as like a brother.Hes a good guy, said Mathieu, who overcame marijuana-related problems that got him kicked out of LSU and became a 2015 All-Pro selection. I think we all make mistakes. Youre under the spotlight, youre under a microscope. ... If he ever needs anything, he can reach out to me. Im sure he could reach out to a bunch of guys in this locker room.The 6-foot-2, 220-pound Floyd, who was to become a free agent at the end of this season, was taken into custody early Monday after being found unconscious behind the wheel of his running vehicle at an intersection in suburban ScottsdaleHe was booked and released from the Scottsdale jail later that morning.It was not his first brush with the law. He had three alcohol-related incidents involving police when he was at Notre Dame, including a DUI arrest.The Cardinals mentioned Floyds release without comment Wednesday in a news release that announced several other roster moves.Arians had said Monday that he was gathering information to determine what our options are going forward.The Cardinals made Floyd the 13th pick overall in the 2012 draft after the receivers standout career at Notre Dame.Floyd finished the 2015 season strong, winding up with a career-best five 100-yard receiving games. But he was having a down year this contract season, with several critical dropped passes.He caught 33 passes for 446 yards and four TDs this season.Quarterback Carson Palmer called it a tough day.Mikes a close friend of mine, an offseason golfing buddy, a workout partner, so its tough, Palmer said. I believe in Mike. Im hoping for nothing but the best for Mike and look forward to seeing what he does with the next opportunity he gets.Palmer said it was not his place to say whether the Cardinals decision was a mistake.In five seasons, Floyd caught 242 passes for 3,739 yards and 23 touchdowns. His best statistical season was his second, in 2013, when he caught 65 passes for 1,041 yards, including a 91-yard play.Palmer said the Cardinals will miss Floyds size, speed and big-play ability.Hes a great mismatch, Palmer said. He plays extremely hard. He practices hard. Mike, hes a dominant player. Ive seen it. Weve seen it. Everybody here has seen him, the year he had last year and some of the plays hes made. ... Thats obviously a big void to fill.But Floyds role had diminished as J.J. Nelson got more involved in the offense.There had been widespread speculation that Arizona, with 21 players to become free agents, would not try to re-sign Floyd, instead concentrating on a deal with outside linebacker Chandler Jones.Mathieu, who has had experience in these matters, said hed spoken with Floyd.Everybodys going to have something to say, Mathieu said. Everybodys going to criticize you. Everybody thinks they know what youre going through, so I think the most important thing for him is to believe in himself.Floyds agent Brian Murphy did not respond to a message seeking comment.Game notes Arizona signed wide receiver Jeremy Ross and promoted tackle Givens Price from the practice squad. ... Quarterback Zac Dysert was promoted from the practice squad because the Miami Dolphins were about to sign him. ... 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The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. (STATS) -- Where has the regular season gone? Well, if November has snuck up on FCS fans, this weeks national schedule will get their attention.Theres nowhere for anybody, including Top 10 teams, to hide.Top-ranked Sam Houston State faces rival McNeese, last years Southland Conference champ.No. 2 Jacksonville State is at Southeast Missouri State -- potentially a tricky road game.No. 3 Eastern Washington visits No. 14 Cal Poly -- dangerous indeed.No. 4 North Dakota State hosts No. 15 Youngstown State.No. 5 The Citadel puts its unbeaten record on the line against No. 20 Samford.No. 6 Richmond and No. 7 James Madison face each other.No. 8 Charleston Southern? OK, its probably safe at home against Gardner-Webb. But not as safe as No. 9 Chattanooga, no doubt glad to be on a bye.No. 10 Villanova goes to surging Maine, the first team sitting outside the Top 25.Keep going? OK, No. 11 North Carolina A&T hosts perennial MEAC power South Carolina State. No. 12 Western Illinois hosts an Illinois State squad that just went into the Top 10 and won (versus South Dakota State).You know about Cal Poly, Youngstown State and Samford. Theres also tough conference road games for No. 16 North Dakota (Northern Colorado) and No. 17 Central Arkansas (Stephen F. Austin).The weeks will grow with importance, but within the FCS Top 25, the first Saturday in November is scarier than Halloween.---=FCS GAME OF THE WEEK=The Matchup: No. 7 James Madison (7-1, 5-0 CAA) at No. 6 Richmond (7-1, 4-1)Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET at Robins Stadium (8,700) in Richmond, VirginiaTelevision: Comcast SportsNet PlusSeries: Richmond leads 18-15 (most recent meeting: Richmond won 59-49 at JMU on Oct. 24, 2015)The Skinny: Last years game drew ESPNs College GameDay show to JMU, but the stakes are similar with this years matchup. The first-place Dukes are the lone unbeaten team in CAA Football play, but five teams are within one game of them. Last week, the Dukes scored 84 points against Rhode Island -- a record for a CAA game -- with quarterback Bryan Schor (FCS leader with 71.3 completion percentage) winning conference player of the week honors for the third time in five weeks. The Dukes rank in the national top 10 in 11 different offensive categories, and their opportunistic defense has helped them to a plus-13 turnover margin. Richmond had last week off to prepare even more for its rival. Freshman Deontez Thompson is the Spiders third different starting running back because of injuries, but hes rushed for over 100 yards in two of the last three games. Still, the offense revolves around the Kyle Lauletta-Brian Brown passing combo. Opponents have completed under 47 percent of their passes and the Spiders defense has 12 interceptions.Prediction: The bye week was important as Richmond healed up some more. But Schor in combination with running backs Khalid Abdullah and Cardon Johnson might give the Dukes too much offense. James Madison, 31-28.---=STATS FCS TOP 25 SCHEDULE=Saturday, Nov. 5All Times ETX-Predicted WinnerGardner-Webb (3-6, 1-2 Big South) at X-No. 8 Charleston Southern (5-2, 2-0), 11:45 a.m. -- Charleston Southern is the best in the Big South in stopping the run, but Gardner-Webb has a formidable rushing duo in quarterback Tyrell Maxwell and running back Khalil Lewis.X-No. 10 Villanova (6-2, 4-1 CAA) at Maine (5-3, 4-1), noon -- The host Black Bears, on a five-game winning streak, are the first team sitting outside the STATS FCS Top 25. Their coach, 30-year-old Joe Harasymiak, wasnt born when Andy Talley started coaching at Villanova 32 seasons ago.Bucknell (3-5, 2-1 Patriot) at X-No. 24 Lehigh (7-2, 4-0), 12:30 p.m. -- The defensive Bison can still have a say in the Patriot League title race, but Lehigh is on too much of a roll, averaging 48.3 points during its seven-game winning streak. With a win, the Mountain Hawks would clinch a share of its first league title since 2011 and the first bid to the FCS playoffs.Columbia (2-5, 1/3 Ivy) at X-No. 23 Harvard (6-1, 4-0), 1 p.m. -- The Crimson are always strong at tight end. This season, senior AAnthony Firkser (34 receptions, 528 yards, six touchdowns) is among the best in the FCS.ddddddddddddSouth Carolina State (3-4, 3-1 MEAC) at X-No. 11 North Carolina A&T (7-1, 5-0), 1 p.m. -- Incredibly, A&T senior running back Tarik Cohen has won five straight MEAC offensive player of the week awards.No. 20 Samford (6-2, 4-1 Southern) at X-No. 5 The Citadel (8-0, 6-0), 2 p.m. -- If The Citadel can slow Samford quarterback Devlin Hodges and earn a win, it would clinch at least a share of its second consecutive Southern Conference title as well as the automatic bid to the playoffs. The unbeaten Bulldogs have never won nine straight games.Monmouth (4-5) at X-No. 18 Coastal Carolina (6-2), 2 p.m. -- The Chanticleers begin their final month in the FCS with the first of four straight home games. Their two losses are by one point each (Jacksonville State and Charleston Southern).X-No. 2 Jacksonville State (7-1, 4-0 OVC) at Southeast Missouri State (3-5, 3-2), 2 p.m. -- The Gamecocks defense leads the FCS in fewest yards allowed per game (259.6). Safeties Marlon Bridges and Siran Neal are their leading tacklers.William & Mary (3-5, 1-4 CAA) at X-No. 25 Stony Brook (5-3, 4-1), 2 p.m. -- The Seawolves seek to bounce back from a five-turnover loss at New Hampshire. Theyve committed 19 turnovers this season -- UT Martin is the only FCS team with a winning record that has more.Illinois State (4-5, 2-4 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 12 Western Illinois (6-2, 3-2), 2 p.m. -- These teams know close games: WIU is 4-0 in games decided by five points or less, while Illinois State has played five games decided by three points or less, winning two of them.X-No. 16 North Dakota (7-2, 6-0 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado (5-3, 3-2), 2:05 p.m. -- UND allowed a season-low 12 rushing yards against Weber State in its seventh straight win last week and leads the Big Sky in rushing defense for the third straight season (98.2 ypg).X-No. 21 Grambling State (5-1, 5-0 SWAC) at Alabama A&M (3-5, 2-5), 3 p.m. -- Tigers transfer QB DeVante Kincade has thrown for 19 touchdowns and only one interception.Missouri State (4-4, 2/3 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 13 South Dakota State (5-3, 4-1), 3 p.m. -- The host Jackrabbits seek to bounce back after being knocked from the Top 10 by Illinois State. Tight end Dallas Goedert (937) and wide receiver Jake Wieneke (909) are both on the verge of 1,000 receiving yards this season.No. 15 Youngstown State (6-2, 4-1 Missouri Valley) at X-No. 4 North Dakota State (7-1, 4-1), 3:30 p.m. -- Youngstown State is one of the nations best in rushing defense, but the power run game is an NDSU staple. The Bison will wear their alternate gold jersey, having gone 22-0 in it since its debut in 2011.X-No. 17 Central Arkansas (7-1, 6-0 Southland) at Stephen F. Austin (4-4, 3-3), 3:30 p.m. -- UCA quarterback Hayden Hildebrand (13 TDs vs. three interceptions) is having a strong season, protected by an offensive line that has allowed only five sacks.Idaho State (2-6, 1-4 Big Sky) at X-No. 19 Montana (5-3, 2-3), 7 p.m. -- The Grizs 135 points over a two-game stretch last month have been quickly canceled out by two straight losses, but Brady Gustafson and Co. should get back on track against the Idaho State defense.McNeese (5-4, 4-3 Southland) at X-No. 1 Sam Houston State (8-0, 6-0), 7 p.m. -- Credit top-ranked Sam Houstons offensive line. The offense has attempted 318 passes, but the Bearkats are tied for the third-fewest sacks in the FCS (three).No. 3 Eastern Washington (7-1, 5-0 Big Sky) at X-No. 14 Cal Poly (6-2, 4-1), 9:05 p.m. -- The nations No. 1 passing attack (EWU, 439 ypg) meets the nations No. 1 rushing attack (Cal Poly, 370.2 ypg). After they allowed at least 30 points to each of their first six opponents, the visiting Eagles have surrendered only 33 (versus Montana State and Montana) over the last two weeks.Idle: No. 9 Chattanooga (8-1, 6-1 Southern) and No. 22 New Hampshire (6-3, 5-1 CAA) ' ' '