Thursday, August 13, 2009
News for 8/13/09
OU football players jailed 2 days over laptops
San Jose Mercury News - AP ATHENS, Ohio—A pair of Ohio University football players are spending two days in jail after prosecutors said each was found to have a laptop computer ...
NCAA Football Prevew - Boise State Broncos
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: In what was a down year in the Western ...
Fantasy football millionaire offers draft tips
The Associated Press - John McFarland - If you're looking for fantasy football draft-day strategy and advice, forget the experts and gurus. What you really need is the brain and work ethic of ...
NCAA Football Preview - Nevada Wolf Pack
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: The Nevada Wolf Pack set itself up for a ...
USU football: Coach's son commits to Ags
Salt Lake Tribune - Tony Jones -Logan » The Utah State football program received an in-state commitment on Thursday afternoon. And this one hits a little closer to home than ...
NCAA Football Preview - Idaho Vandals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Before the 2008 campaign began the Western ...
Prep football: Bingham High part of Texas Stadium quadruple-header
Salt Lake Tribune -7 in new Cowboys Stadium as part of a televised Labor Day quadruple-header of high school football that can be seen on cable and satellite channel Fox ...
NCAA Football Preview - South Florida Bulls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: South Florida opened the 2008 season with five ...
NCAA Football Preview - Syracuse Orange
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Last season was yet another in a long line of ...
Utah football: Sakoda's shoes not easy to fill
Salt Lake Tribune - Lya Wodraska -... far as to characterize them as aloof players who not only are often out of touch with the rest of the football team, but out of touch with reality too. ...
NCAA Football Preview - West Virginia Mountaineers
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Is there a more consistent program in the ...
Mt. Carmel football team looks to move past coach Frank Lenti's ...
Chicago Tribune - Colleen Kane - The air at Mt. Carmel is clear of everything but footballs, according to players at Wednesday's opening practice on the ...
NCAA Football Preview - Hawaii Warriors
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Last year saw a changing of the guard at ...
NCAA Football Preview - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Rutgers was expected to be a powerhouse last ...
NCAA Football Preview - Louisville Cardinals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Just a few years ago, Louisville was viewed as ...
Fantasy football player rankings
Los Angeles Times - John McFarland - Says he's really getting serious about football. Plus, offense is supposed to be more "Romo-friendly" without all Terrell Owens' touchdowns. 7. ...
NCAA Football Preview - South Florida Bulls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: South Florida opened the 2008 season with five ...
NCAA Football Preview - Connecticut Huskies
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Two years ago, UConn surprised everyone by ...
Arizona Wildcats 2009 College Football Predictions, Picks & Odds
Sports-Odds.com - Sports Betting Odds - Pat Spence -It looks like the defense which remains mainly intact, will keep the momentum going for Stoops in his quest to build a winning football program at Arizona. ...
AFL opened doors for players from the historically black colleges
AP Photo With the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Willie Lanier of Morgan State became a Hall of Fame middle linebacker. Note: The following is an excerpt from a forthcoming book, "THE LITTLE LEAGUE THAT COULD: How the AFL changed the NFL forever." The book will...
Ken Rappoport
A day for Wilson, a day for Smith -- a hallmark day for Buffalo
CANTON, Ohio -- The Vince Lombardi Trophy never did make it there. It teased. It flirted. It raised hopes. It became the stuff of wonderful dreams. But that glistening piece of Tiffany-crafted hardware stayed away from Buffalo, N.Y. And for the longest time, that...
Vic Carucci
Quick Take: Falcons at Lions
Duane Burleson / Associated Press Lions coach Jim??Schwartz opens a new era in Detroit. Live on NFL Network: Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1. Lions coach Jim...
Quick Take: Rams at Jets
Kevin Rivoli / Associated Press Jets rookie QB Mark??Sanchez outplayed Kellen Clemens in a recent scrimmage. Live on NFL Network: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets, Friday at 7 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1....
Quick Take: Seahawks at Chargers
Greg Trott / Associated Press Seahawks QB Matt??Hasselbeck played in only seven games last season because of injuries. Live on NFL Network: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers, Saturday, 10 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye...
Quick Take: Bears at Bills
Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press Quarterback Jay??Cutler is set to make his debut in a Bears uniform. Live on NFL Network: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills, Saturday 7 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1. The Bears'...
Jets coach Ryan denies report that team is trying to trade RB Jones
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan shot down an Internet report that the team was looking into trading running back Thomas Jones to an NFC West team, saying it's "100 percent not true." Thomas Jones, RB New York Jets Career Statistics Carries: 1,949 ...
Training camp injuries affecting several notable fantasy wideouts
Elise Amendola / Associated Press Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery caught 53 passes for 674 yards and scored three touchdowns last season. Training camp has not been a good place to be if you play the wide receiver position. Over the last few weeks, a number...
Michael Fabiano
Goodell: Stallworth suspended for season, placed 'stain' on NFL, players
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended without pay for this season Thursday after pleading guilty to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. He cannot participate in any team activities until his reinstatement after the Super Bowl. "Your...
Outstanding outside linebacker prospects litter 2010 draft class
Jeff Roberson / Associated Press Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon has the athletic ability and versatility to play for a long time in the NFL. Editor's note: This is part of a weekly series detailing the top senior prospects, by position, for the...
Gil Brandt
NFL announces free concert prior to Sept. 10 Kickoff game
It is time to "Own The Moment" as the NFL begins its 90th season with a celebration in its special pregame show, "NFL Opening Kickoff 2009 Presented by EA Sports" at 8:00 p.m. ET Thursday, Sept. 10. Tim McGraw and The Black Eyed Peas are scheduled to perform.
Colts rule out 11 players, including five starters, for preseason opener
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out 11 players, including five starters, from Friday night's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Training camp blog: Colts notes Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that there's no timetable...
Singletary picks QB Hill to start 49ers' preseason opener against Broncos
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Shaun Hill is a big reason that Mike Singletary became the San Francisco 49ers' coach and shed the interim tag from his title. Not that it matters much now. Singletary is going with Hill as the 49ers' starting quarterback for their...
Peterson, Fitzgerald will be top options in NFL Playbook Challenge
Julie Jacobson / Associated Press Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be a popular starter in Week 1 of the NFL Playbook Challenge. Looking for another challenge to quence your fantasy football thirst? Well, here at NFL.com we have just what...
Michael Fabiano
Bucs sign punter Johnson to replace injured Bidwell
TAMPA, Fla. -- Punter Dirk Johnson has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, filling in for the injured Josh Bidwell. Terms of the deal with Johnson weren't disclosed. Dirk Johnson, P Tampa Bay Buccaneers Career Statistics Punts: 320 Yards:...
Colts cut oft-injured Hall, look to Garcon, Collie at No. 3 receiver spot
The Indianapolis Colts placed Roy Hall on the waived-injured list Thursday, leaving second-year pro Pierre Garcon and rookie Austin Collie as the only competitors for the team's No. 3 receiver job. Roy Hall, WR Career Statistics Games/Starts: 7/0 Receptions:...
After disappointment in '08, young Jaguars are getting tough
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars are a very refreshing team to watch as they develop a personality heading into the 2009 season. The players seem to embrace the long, hard, physical practices and they are out to remedy the poor season they finished months ago. ...
APat Kirwan
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Football League
AFL opened doors for players from historically black colleges It's not as if the NFL was completely oblivious to the great black football talent in America. However, the NFL did most of its recruiting at the bigger schools from the major conferences, which...
San Jose Mercury News - AP ATHENS, Ohio—A pair of Ohio University football players are spending two days in jail after prosecutors said each was found to have a laptop computer ...
NCAA Football Prevew - Boise State Broncos
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: In what was a down year in the Western ...
Fantasy football millionaire offers draft tips
The Associated Press - John McFarland - If you're looking for fantasy football draft-day strategy and advice, forget the experts and gurus. What you really need is the brain and work ethic of ...
NCAA Football Preview - Nevada Wolf Pack
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: The Nevada Wolf Pack set itself up for a ...
USU football: Coach's son commits to Ags
Salt Lake Tribune - Tony Jones -Logan » The Utah State football program received an in-state commitment on Thursday afternoon. And this one hits a little closer to home than ...
NCAA Football Preview - Idaho Vandals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Before the 2008 campaign began the Western ...
Prep football: Bingham High part of Texas Stadium quadruple-header
Salt Lake Tribune -7 in new Cowboys Stadium as part of a televised Labor Day quadruple-header of high school football that can be seen on cable and satellite channel Fox ...
NCAA Football Preview - South Florida Bulls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: South Florida opened the 2008 season with five ...
NCAA Football Preview - Syracuse Orange
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Last season was yet another in a long line of ...
Utah football: Sakoda's shoes not easy to fill
Salt Lake Tribune - Lya Wodraska -... far as to characterize them as aloof players who not only are often out of touch with the rest of the football team, but out of touch with reality too. ...
NCAA Football Preview - West Virginia Mountaineers
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Is there a more consistent program in the ...
Mt. Carmel football team looks to move past coach Frank Lenti's ...
Chicago Tribune - Colleen Kane - The air at Mt. Carmel is clear of everything but footballs, according to players at Wednesday's opening practice on the ...
NCAA Football Preview - Hawaii Warriors
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gregg Xenakes -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Last year saw a changing of the guard at ...
NCAA Football Preview - Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Rutgers was expected to be a powerhouse last ...
NCAA Football Preview - Louisville Cardinals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Just a few years ago, Louisville was viewed as ...
Fantasy football player rankings
Los Angeles Times - John McFarland - Says he's really getting serious about football. Plus, offense is supposed to be more "Romo-friendly" without all Terrell Owens' touchdowns. 7. ...
NCAA Football Preview - South Florida Bulls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: South Florida opened the 2008 season with five ...
NCAA Football Preview - Connecticut Huskies
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Pat Taggart - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Two years ago, UConn surprised everyone by ...
Arizona Wildcats 2009 College Football Predictions, Picks & Odds
Sports-Odds.com - Sports Betting Odds - Pat Spence -It looks like the defense which remains mainly intact, will keep the momentum going for Stoops in his quest to build a winning football program at Arizona. ...
AFL opened doors for players from the historically black colleges
AP Photo With the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Willie Lanier of Morgan State became a Hall of Fame middle linebacker. Note: The following is an excerpt from a forthcoming book, "THE LITTLE LEAGUE THAT COULD: How the AFL changed the NFL forever." The book will...
Ken Rappoport
A day for Wilson, a day for Smith -- a hallmark day for Buffalo
CANTON, Ohio -- The Vince Lombardi Trophy never did make it there. It teased. It flirted. It raised hopes. It became the stuff of wonderful dreams. But that glistening piece of Tiffany-crafted hardware stayed away from Buffalo, N.Y. And for the longest time, that...
Vic Carucci
Quick Take: Falcons at Lions
Duane Burleson / Associated Press Lions coach Jim??Schwartz opens a new era in Detroit. Live on NFL Network: Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions, Saturday, 4 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1. Lions coach Jim...
Quick Take: Rams at Jets
Kevin Rivoli / Associated Press Jets rookie QB Mark??Sanchez outplayed Kellen Clemens in a recent scrimmage. Live on NFL Network: St. Louis Rams vs. New York Jets, Friday at 7 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1....
Quick Take: Seahawks at Chargers
Greg Trott / Associated Press Seahawks QB Matt??Hasselbeck played in only seven games last season because of injuries. Live on NFL Network: Seattle Seahawks vs. San Diego Chargers, Saturday, 10 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye...
Quick Take: Bears at Bills
Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press Quarterback Jay??Cutler is set to make his debut in a Bears uniform. Live on NFL Network: Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills, Saturday 7 p.m. ET ?? NFL Network preseason schedule Keep your eye on ... 1. The Bears'...
Jets coach Ryan denies report that team is trying to trade RB Jones
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan shot down an Internet report that the team was looking into trading running back Thomas Jones to an NFC West team, saying it's "100 percent not true." Thomas Jones, RB New York Jets Career Statistics Carries: 1,949 ...
Training camp injuries affecting several notable fantasy wideouts
Elise Amendola / Associated Press Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery caught 53 passes for 674 yards and scored three touchdowns last season. Training camp has not been a good place to be if you play the wide receiver position. Over the last few weeks, a number...
Michael Fabiano
Goodell: Stallworth suspended for season, placed 'stain' on NFL, players
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended without pay for this season Thursday after pleading guilty to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk. He cannot participate in any team activities until his reinstatement after the Super Bowl. "Your...
Outstanding outside linebacker prospects litter 2010 draft class
Jeff Roberson / Associated Press Missouri's Sean Weatherspoon has the athletic ability and versatility to play for a long time in the NFL. Editor's note: This is part of a weekly series detailing the top senior prospects, by position, for the...
Gil Brandt
NFL announces free concert prior to Sept. 10 Kickoff game
It is time to "Own The Moment" as the NFL begins its 90th season with a celebration in its special pregame show, "NFL Opening Kickoff 2009 Presented by EA Sports" at 8:00 p.m. ET Thursday, Sept. 10. Tim McGraw and The Black Eyed Peas are scheduled to perform.
Colts rule out 11 players, including five starters, for preseason opener
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out 11 players, including five starters, from Friday night's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Training camp blog: Colts notes Colts coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday that there's no timetable...
Singletary picks QB Hill to start 49ers' preseason opener against Broncos
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Shaun Hill is a big reason that Mike Singletary became the San Francisco 49ers' coach and shed the interim tag from his title. Not that it matters much now. Singletary is going with Hill as the 49ers' starting quarterback for their...
Peterson, Fitzgerald will be top options in NFL Playbook Challenge
Julie Jacobson / Associated Press Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will be a popular starter in Week 1 of the NFL Playbook Challenge. Looking for another challenge to quence your fantasy football thirst? Well, here at NFL.com we have just what...
Michael Fabiano
Bucs sign punter Johnson to replace injured Bidwell
TAMPA, Fla. -- Punter Dirk Johnson has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, filling in for the injured Josh Bidwell. Terms of the deal with Johnson weren't disclosed. Dirk Johnson, P Tampa Bay Buccaneers Career Statistics Punts: 320 Yards:...
Colts cut oft-injured Hall, look to Garcon, Collie at No. 3 receiver spot
The Indianapolis Colts placed Roy Hall on the waived-injured list Thursday, leaving second-year pro Pierre Garcon and rookie Austin Collie as the only competitors for the team's No. 3 receiver job. Roy Hall, WR Career Statistics Games/Starts: 7/0 Receptions:...
After disappointment in '08, young Jaguars are getting tough
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars are a very refreshing team to watch as they develop a personality heading into the 2009 season. The players seem to embrace the long, hard, physical practices and they are out to remedy the poor season they finished months ago. ...
APat Kirwan
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American Football League
AFL opened doors for players from historically black colleges It's not as if the NFL was completely oblivious to the great black football talent in America. However, the NFL did most of its recruiting at the bigger schools from the major conferences, which...
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