
At a certain point, a winning streak becomes a form of group hysteria, almost — an altered state. There's no understanding it, really. It just is.

Joe Haden's training camp ended before any of his Browns teammates were finished.
Wide receivers and more trades were trendy Saturday at the NFL draft.
Robert Griffin III proved he's the fastest quarterback at this year's NFL scouting combine.
Miami quarterback Jacory Harris publicly apologized Friday to the university and its fans for his role in an extra-benefits scandal and acknowledged making mistakes as a freshman.
For Miami coach Al Golden, there is relief.

For Miami coach Al Golden, there is relief. And for the Hurricanes implicated in an extra-benefits scandal, there will be a return to the field this season. The NCAA said Tuesday that quarterback Jacory Harris and 11 other Hurricanes who accepted benefits from former booster Nevin Shapiro may play with some conditions — the first sanctions in a scandal that overshadows the program.
Quarterback Jacory Harris and 11 other Miami players who accepted extra benefits from former booster Nevin Shapiro will be allowed by the NCAA to play again, the first sanctions in a scandal that continues to overshadow the Hurricanes.
The NCAA ruled Tuesday that eight Miami players must sit out games and repay benefits in order to play for the Hurricanes again. Starting quarterback Jacory Harris and four other players must sit out one game and make repayment.