Saturday, October 3, 2009
News for 10/3/09
College Football Roundup
New York Times - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP and Coaches' Polls Dorin Dickerson caught two of ...
College football Oregon's LeGarrette Blount might be reinstated
Seattle Times -"It's not a football decision, it's a human-being decision. It's about that individual," Kelly said Friday. "And he's got a lot of things he's got to do. ...
Cheerleaders barred from holding up Bible verses at football games
Cheerleaders at a north Georgia high school will have to fall back on school spirit alone to inspire the football team tonight against a longtime rival ...
Top Oklahoma prep football coach suspended
The Associated Press -OKLAHOMA CITY — The coach of one of Oklahoma's most prominent high school football programs has been suspended for helping a student find housing with a ...
Kansas State vs Iowa State College Football Predictions, Odds & Picks
Point-Spreads.com - Free Sports Picks - Matt Foust - Kansas State vs Iowa State College Football Predictions, College Football Odds & College Football Picks: The Kansas State Wildcats and the Iowa State ...
Iowa football: Cautious Ferentz seeks first 5-0 start
DesMoinesRegister.com - Andrew Logue - The man who guided Iowa's football program to two Big Ten Conference titles, three top-10 finishes in the Associated Press poll and four wins in bowl games ...
UCLA Bruins vs. Stanford Cardinal Free College Football Picks
Online Sports Handicapping - Stanford Cardinal Free College Football Picks: The Stanford Cardinal is coming off a big win over Washington and will host the UCLA Bruins in an important ...
Aquinas wins matchup of high school 1 vs. 2
The Associated Press - Tim Reynolds - "South Florida football has been a big part of our program," Schiano said. "And it always will be." It's already the second time St. Thomas Aquinas has been ...
Marine Helps Toughen Cornell Football
New York Times - Brian Heyman - Jerry Rizzo stood in the crisp Ithaca air, setting up workout stations, hoping to create more than a few good men for the Big Red football team. ...
College Football's Bad News Bears
Wall Street Journal - Darren Everson - When Joe Kapp took over the football team at the University of California-Berkeley before the 1982 season, he wanted to impress upon his ...
Fantasy Football w/Christopher Harris
ESPN - On Monday morning, ESPN.com fantasy expert Christopher Harris will drop by to take your questions and analyze all the latest football news from a fantasy ...
2009 Boston College Football: Florida State Gameday Guide
BC Interruption (blog) - Use this post to talk about the ESPN College GameDay telecast, the game and the rest of the day's college football action.
Michigan vs Michigan State College Football Picks & Betting Odds ALERT
Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads -College Football Odds ALERT Michigan State -2 favorites. With all that aside, Michigan will shut down Nichols, college football picks and I think they will ...
MWC football notes: Locksley era off to horrible start at New Mexico
Salt Lake Tribune - Jay Drew - (AP Photo/Albuquerque Journal, Morgan Petroski) There have probably been worse starts to college football coaching stints than what is happening at New ...
Arkansas vs Texas A&M College Football Predictions Week 5
Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads - Arkansas vs Texas A&M College Football Predictions Week 5 - A&M has beat nobody of significance this year as they were all cupcakes and ok state beat a top ...
Georgia Tech at Mississippi State Football Picks
BetFirms - Jack Jones - The college football spreads show that Georgia Tech is a 5-point favorite with the total set at 48.5. If you are going to do any football betting on this ...
Football: Redell hams it up with celebrities
Los Angeles Times - Oaks Christian Coach Bill Redell was wrapping up his postgame address to his team after its 33-13 victory over Venice tonight when he turned to actor Will ...
Parker Doubtful For Sunday Night Football
RealGM.com - ESPN - Steelers running back Willie Parker is doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Chargers. Parker did not practice for the third consecutive day ...
Virginia Tech vs Duke College Football Predictions, Picks & Odds
Point-Spreads.com - Free Sports Picks - Matt Foust -Virginia Tech vs Duke College Football Predictions, College Football Picks & College Football Odds: The Virginia Tech Hokies take on an ACC Coastal division ...
Concussions' full impact
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Waldo Proffitt - It is possible that in the last seven days we have seen the beginning of the end of American football as we know it. I write this with some misgivings ...
Ole Miss Fights Vanderbilt in NCAA Football Wagering Match
JustBet Insider - Adam Markowitz - As a part of your NCAA Football gambling weekend, the Vanderbilt Commodores will play host to the ...
Only one QB on this list of Sweet 16 prospects ... and it's not Tebow
Dave Weaver / Associated Press Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh is the best among a very strong senior class of defensive linemen. With the college football season at the first-quarter point, scouts have identified the top prospects to keep close tabs on for next...
The NFL is proud to support the fight against breast cancer
National Football League New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees shows kids the techniques of football. --> ?? ABOUT THE NFL'S COMMITMENT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Did you know? ?? Because of inadequate federal funding of...
Jets QB Sanchez voted Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Quarterback Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Sept. 27-28, the NFL announced Friday. Sanchez completed 17 of 30 for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets' 24-17 win over Tennessee, becoming the first rookie quarterback...
Manning, Jones-Drew voted FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week
Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts and running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 27-28, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 24 of 35 for 379 yards and...
Cowboys RB Jones has sprained knee ligament, status now in doubt
IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys running back Felix Jones has a sprained ligament in his left knee and his status for the upcoming game at Denver is uncertain. "It's yet to be determined how long or if he will be out very long," Dallas coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday....
Quick Take: Seahawks-Colts
Colts put undefeated mark on line vs. Seahawks In Brief Seahawks rookie LB Aaron Curry will face a stiff test against Peyton Manning and the Colts. (Kevin Terrell / Associated Press) Last meeting: Seattle RB Shaun Alexander rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns...
Quick Take: Saints-Jets
High-flying Saints take on defensive-minded Jets In Brief Saints RB Reggie Bush faces the Jets for the first time in his career. (Dean Duprey / Associated Press) Last meeting: New Orleans QB Aaron Brooks threw for three touchdowns as the Saints managed to hold off...
Mora: QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones likely not ready to go for Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks plan to be without starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and left tackle Walter Jones again. Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that he doesn't expect either to play this weekend against the Indianapolis??Colts. ...
Benson a must-start for owners in fourth week of fantasy season
Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups of the week and how those matchups will affect your fantasy team. Sleeper alert highlights a player who's under the radar but could produce strong numbers based on the opponent.
Rodgers-Favre? Sure, that might be a matchup to watch
?? I'm sure most people are interested in the big Monday night matchup between Packers linebacker Nick Barnett and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right? No? Okay, then I guess we can look at the quarterbacks in that game??? Here's a look at all the...
Decision by junior quarterbacks to enter draft just got a lot tougher
Associated Press Injuries to top QB prospects Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow could have repercussions in the 2010 NFL Draft. The 2010 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the "Year of the Quarterback", and the flood of signal-callers entering the league will likely be...
Snyder's wife discusses her experience as breast cancer survivor
ASHBURN, Va. -- Most Washington Redskins fans wouldn't recognize the soft Georgia twang of Tanya Snyder's voice if they heard it. Her 10 years since husband Dan bought the team have been spent behind the scenes, raising three children and supporting various causes,...
Keep in mind the matchups when selecting Week 4 starters
Lions at Bears With Kevin Smith hurting, the running game will likely be less effective for the Lions and you should stay away from Detroit's rushers, including backup Maurice Morris. Look for Calvin Johnson to be heavily blanketed by defenders and the extra...
Coaching chess match between Payton, Ryan takes center stage
"If I had to choose one non-playoff team from last season that has a chance to make it into the 2009 postseason, it would be the New York Jets. I think Rex Ryan will do a great job of creating a culture that lends itself to winning. I also love Mark Sanchez as a young...
Steelers growing impatient with RB Mendenhall's slow progress
PITTSBURGH -- The running back was confused about his assignments and didn't appear to know his playbook, so he found himself on the bench. No carries, no yardage, no recognition. Rashard Mendenhall, RB Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Statistics Carries: 7 Yards:...
Don't be so quick to point fingers at Zorn for Redskins' issues
From the moment the Washington Redskins hired Jim Zorn as head coach last year -- after a circuitous process that took more than a month and included interviews with about a dozen candidates -- many wondered if he would last more than two years with owner Daniel Snyder. All...
Late-game collapses haunting defending Super Bowl champs
10 hot topics for Week 4 We'll be through one quarter of the season after this weekend, and this is the time when great teams prevail and average teams fall back. With more game tape available to evaluate what teams are doing, Week 4 represents the first bumpy road in...
Rookie TE Hill believed to be only Texans player with swine flu
HOUSTON -- Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Hill is the only player on the team believed to have swine flu, and other players are being monitored, Texans vice president...
Jets CBs Sheppard, Strickland will miss another game with injuries
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets cornerbacks Lito Sheppard and Donald Strickland have been ruled out of Sunday's game at New Orleans. Sheppard, who has a strained right quadriceps, and Strickland, who has a high right ankle sprain, haven't practiced or played...
Redskins will make game-time decision on injured RB Portis
ASHBURN, Va. -- Clinton Portis' playing status will be a game-time decision for the second consecutive week for the Washington Redskins. The running back is nursing a bruised calf after being kicked in the second half of last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. He...
New York Times - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP and Coaches' Polls Dorin Dickerson caught two of ...
College football Oregon's LeGarrette Blount might be reinstated
Seattle Times -"It's not a football decision, it's a human-being decision. It's about that individual," Kelly said Friday. "And he's got a lot of things he's got to do. ...
Cheerleaders barred from holding up Bible verses at football games
Cheerleaders at a north Georgia high school will have to fall back on school spirit alone to inspire the football team tonight against a longtime rival ...
Top Oklahoma prep football coach suspended
The Associated Press -OKLAHOMA CITY — The coach of one of Oklahoma's most prominent high school football programs has been suspended for helping a student find housing with a ...
Kansas State vs Iowa State College Football Predictions, Odds & Picks
Point-Spreads.com - Free Sports Picks - Matt Foust - Kansas State vs Iowa State College Football Predictions, College Football Odds & College Football Picks: The Kansas State Wildcats and the Iowa State ...
Iowa football: Cautious Ferentz seeks first 5-0 start
DesMoinesRegister.com - Andrew Logue - The man who guided Iowa's football program to two Big Ten Conference titles, three top-10 finishes in the Associated Press poll and four wins in bowl games ...
UCLA Bruins vs. Stanford Cardinal Free College Football Picks
Online Sports Handicapping - Stanford Cardinal Free College Football Picks: The Stanford Cardinal is coming off a big win over Washington and will host the UCLA Bruins in an important ...
Aquinas wins matchup of high school 1 vs. 2
The Associated Press - Tim Reynolds - "South Florida football has been a big part of our program," Schiano said. "And it always will be." It's already the second time St. Thomas Aquinas has been ...
Marine Helps Toughen Cornell Football
New York Times - Brian Heyman - Jerry Rizzo stood in the crisp Ithaca air, setting up workout stations, hoping to create more than a few good men for the Big Red football team. ...
College Football's Bad News Bears
Wall Street Journal - Darren Everson - When Joe Kapp took over the football team at the University of California-Berkeley before the 1982 season, he wanted to impress upon his ...
Fantasy Football w/Christopher Harris
ESPN - On Monday morning, ESPN.com fantasy expert Christopher Harris will drop by to take your questions and analyze all the latest football news from a fantasy ...
2009 Boston College Football: Florida State Gameday Guide
BC Interruption (blog) - Use this post to talk about the ESPN College GameDay telecast, the game and the rest of the day's college football action.
Michigan vs Michigan State College Football Picks & Betting Odds ALERT
Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads -College Football Odds ALERT Michigan State -2 favorites. With all that aside, Michigan will shut down Nichols, college football picks and I think they will ...
MWC football notes: Locksley era off to horrible start at New Mexico
Salt Lake Tribune - Jay Drew - (AP Photo/Albuquerque Journal, Morgan Petroski) There have probably been worse starts to college football coaching stints than what is happening at New ...
Arkansas vs Texas A&M College Football Predictions Week 5
Sportsbook Promotions - Live Point Spreads - Arkansas vs Texas A&M College Football Predictions Week 5 - A&M has beat nobody of significance this year as they were all cupcakes and ok state beat a top ...
Georgia Tech at Mississippi State Football Picks
BetFirms - Jack Jones - The college football spreads show that Georgia Tech is a 5-point favorite with the total set at 48.5. If you are going to do any football betting on this ...
Football: Redell hams it up with celebrities
Los Angeles Times - Oaks Christian Coach Bill Redell was wrapping up his postgame address to his team after its 33-13 victory over Venice tonight when he turned to actor Will ...
Parker Doubtful For Sunday Night Football
RealGM.com - ESPN - Steelers running back Willie Parker is doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Chargers. Parker did not practice for the third consecutive day ...
Virginia Tech vs Duke College Football Predictions, Picks & Odds
Point-Spreads.com - Free Sports Picks - Matt Foust -Virginia Tech vs Duke College Football Predictions, College Football Picks & College Football Odds: The Virginia Tech Hokies take on an ACC Coastal division ...
Concussions' full impact
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Waldo Proffitt - It is possible that in the last seven days we have seen the beginning of the end of American football as we know it. I write this with some misgivings ...
Ole Miss Fights Vanderbilt in NCAA Football Wagering Match
JustBet Insider - Adam Markowitz - As a part of your NCAA Football gambling weekend, the Vanderbilt Commodores will play host to the ...
Only one QB on this list of Sweet 16 prospects ... and it's not Tebow
Dave Weaver / Associated Press Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh is the best among a very strong senior class of defensive linemen. With the college football season at the first-quarter point, scouts have identified the top prospects to keep close tabs on for next...
The NFL is proud to support the fight against breast cancer
National Football League New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees shows kids the techniques of football. --> ?? ABOUT THE NFL'S COMMITMENT BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Did you know? ?? Because of inadequate federal funding of...
Jets QB Sanchez voted Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Quarterback Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Sept. 27-28, the NFL announced Friday. Sanchez completed 17 of 30 for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the Jets' 24-17 win over Tennessee, becoming the first rookie quarterback...
Manning, Jones-Drew voted FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week
Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts and running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Sept. 27-28, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 24 of 35 for 379 yards and...
Cowboys RB Jones has sprained knee ligament, status now in doubt
IRVING, Texas -- Cowboys running back Felix Jones has a sprained ligament in his left knee and his status for the upcoming game at Denver is uncertain. "It's yet to be determined how long or if he will be out very long," Dallas coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday....
Quick Take: Seahawks-Colts
Colts put undefeated mark on line vs. Seahawks In Brief Seahawks rookie LB Aaron Curry will face a stiff test against Peyton Manning and the Colts. (Kevin Terrell / Associated Press) Last meeting: Seattle RB Shaun Alexander rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns...
Quick Take: Saints-Jets
High-flying Saints take on defensive-minded Jets In Brief Saints RB Reggie Bush faces the Jets for the first time in his career. (Dean Duprey / Associated Press) Last meeting: New Orleans QB Aaron Brooks threw for three touchdowns as the Saints managed to hold off...
Mora: QB Hasselbeck, LT Jones likely not ready to go for Seahawks
RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks plan to be without starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and left tackle Walter Jones again. Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that he doesn't expect either to play this weekend against the Indianapolis??Colts. ...
Benson a must-start for owners in fourth week of fantasy season
Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups of the week and how those matchups will affect your fantasy team. Sleeper alert highlights a player who's under the radar but could produce strong numbers based on the opponent.
Rodgers-Favre? Sure, that might be a matchup to watch
?? I'm sure most people are interested in the big Monday night matchup between Packers linebacker Nick Barnett and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, right? No? Okay, then I guess we can look at the quarterbacks in that game??? Here's a look at all the...
Decision by junior quarterbacks to enter draft just got a lot tougher
Associated Press Injuries to top QB prospects Sam Bradford and Tim Tebow could have repercussions in the 2010 NFL Draft. The 2010 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the "Year of the Quarterback", and the flood of signal-callers entering the league will likely be...
Snyder's wife discusses her experience as breast cancer survivor
ASHBURN, Va. -- Most Washington Redskins fans wouldn't recognize the soft Georgia twang of Tanya Snyder's voice if they heard it. Her 10 years since husband Dan bought the team have been spent behind the scenes, raising three children and supporting various causes,...
Keep in mind the matchups when selecting Week 4 starters
Lions at Bears With Kevin Smith hurting, the running game will likely be less effective for the Lions and you should stay away from Detroit's rushers, including backup Maurice Morris. Look for Calvin Johnson to be heavily blanketed by defenders and the extra...
Coaching chess match between Payton, Ryan takes center stage
"If I had to choose one non-playoff team from last season that has a chance to make it into the 2009 postseason, it would be the New York Jets. I think Rex Ryan will do a great job of creating a culture that lends itself to winning. I also love Mark Sanchez as a young...
Steelers growing impatient with RB Mendenhall's slow progress
PITTSBURGH -- The running back was confused about his assignments and didn't appear to know his playbook, so he found himself on the bench. No carries, no yardage, no recognition. Rashard Mendenhall, RB Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Statistics Carries: 7 Yards:...
Don't be so quick to point fingers at Zorn for Redskins' issues
From the moment the Washington Redskins hired Jim Zorn as head coach last year -- after a circuitous process that took more than a month and included interviews with about a dozen candidates -- many wondered if he would last more than two years with owner Daniel Snyder. All...
Late-game collapses haunting defending Super Bowl champs
10 hot topics for Week 4 We'll be through one quarter of the season after this weekend, and this is the time when great teams prevail and average teams fall back. With more game tape available to evaluate what teams are doing, Week 4 represents the first bumpy road in...
Rookie TE Hill believed to be only Texans player with swine flu
HOUSTON -- Texans rookie tight end Anthony Hill was hospitalized this week with swine flu in the first confirmed case in an NFL player this season. Hill is the only player on the team believed to have swine flu, and other players are being monitored, Texans vice president...
Jets CBs Sheppard, Strickland will miss another game with injuries
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets cornerbacks Lito Sheppard and Donald Strickland have been ruled out of Sunday's game at New Orleans. Sheppard, who has a strained right quadriceps, and Strickland, who has a high right ankle sprain, haven't practiced or played...
Redskins will make game-time decision on injured RB Portis
ASHBURN, Va. -- Clinton Portis' playing status will be a game-time decision for the second consecutive week for the Washington Redskins. The running back is nursing a bruised calf after being kicked in the second half of last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. He...
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