Wednesday, September 10, 2008

News for the day 9/10/08

Football Notebook: Scott out for 6 weeks; Jackson to take over The Post Online, OH - “We’re praying for him, and it’s unfortunate he’s out but we still have to play football.” Solich said that he does not anticipate any changes in the team’s ...

College football officials call 'em like they're paid to call 'em Orlando Sentinel, FL - Have you ever wondered why college football is the only college sport that has "conference" officials who traditionally work for only one league? ...

Eight trends to follow during college football season Tennessee Journalist, TN - By Grant Ramey The first two weeks of the highly anticipated 2008 college football season has come and gone (Insert: Deep breath, relax). ...

Football. Ryan to kick for Seahawks Ottawa Citizen, Canada - Regina-born punter Jon Ryan has signed a two-year contract with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Ryan, 26, was cut during training camp by the Green Bay Packers, ...

Seahawks lose receiver Burleson for American football season AFP - SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson has a torn knee ligament and will miss the rest of the National Football League ...

New high school football feature welcomes involvement, input Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH - FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Be sure to check out a new high school football feature beginning this week inside the sports pages of the Eagle-Gazette. ...

Fantasy Football Journal The All State, TN - You know, after doubling my opponent's score, I don't want to ask for a more successful week because I really don't want to jinx anything (cough, Tom Brady, ...

Football Weekly: If Granville can throw it, it could register a ... The Newark Advocate, OH - By JOSH HACHAT • Sports Writer • September 10, 2008 The Blue Aces have come a long way on defense the past two years, but their loss to the Green Wave last ...

Week 1 FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week nominees
Quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jay Cutler of the Denver Broncos are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 4-8, while running backs Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...

More quarterbacks will go down if offenses don't adjust to blitzes
John Russell/Associated Press Safety Michael Griffin had one of Tennessee's seven sacks on Jaguars' David Garrard in a 17-10 victory. Here's one thing that stood out from Week 1: Quarterbacks are in trouble this year. Just look at New England...
Pat Kirwan

Merriman changes mind, decides to have knee surgery
SAN DIEGO -- Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee. The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname...

Fantasy owners lose Brady for the season; Welker's value takes a hit
The world of fantasy football took an enormous hit this weekend, as Tom Brady sustained a severe left knee injury that will force him to miss the rest of the season. Last season's fantasy hero, Brady threw for over 4,800 yards and recorded 52 total touchdowns in what was one...
Michael Fabiano

Browns' Jones to miss at least four weeks after knee surgery
Sean Jones, SS Cleveland Browns 2007 Statistics Starts: 16 Tackles: 96 Interceptions: 5 BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns starting safety Sean Jones will have arthroscopic knee surgery and likely be sidelined for at least one month. Jones, who injured...

Simms expected to backup Collins while Young heals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chris Simms joined the Tennessee Titans' practice on Wednesday after agreeing to terms to back up veteran Kerry Collins for at least one week while Vince Young's sprained left knee heals. Chris Simms, QB Tennessee Titans Career stats: ...

Cole needs to trash 'Hotel' for Eagles to have a shot Monday night
Getty Images The matchup between Flozell Adams and Trent Cole on Monday night may decide the winner of this NFC East battle. Here are some key matchups worth following in the Week 2 games: Philadelphia DE Trend Cole vs. Dallas OT Flozell Adams Two teams with...

Colston out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury
NEW ORLEANS -- Marques Colston, the New Orleans Saints' top receiver during the past two seasons, had surgery on his left thumb and will miss four to six weeks. A person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday morning that Colston had a...

Turner, McNabb shine in Week 1; Palmer, Bengals hurt owners
The loss of Tom Brady for the rest of 2008 was without question the most notable event of the opening week, but it wasn't the lone event that affects fantasy football. In fact, there was a significant trend that was the exact opposite of how a lot of drafts transpired:...
Michael Fabiano

49ers place Smith on injured reserve with broken bone in shoulder
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers put quarterback Alex Smith on injured reserve on Wednesday with a broken bone in his right shoulder, probably ending the former No. 1 draft pick's disappointing four-year career with the club. Smith, the top pick in the 2005 NFL...
Expect some lineup changes for Seahawks after Week 1 loss
With the Week 1 games in the books, here's a brief list of the most significant depth chart changes affecting fantasy leagues: New England QB RISING: Matt Cassel. FALLING: Tom Brady. You might have heard about this one. Brady, the 2007 NFL MVP, reportedly suffered a torn ACL... Kenn Ruby
Colts DT Johnson arrested on drug charge, won't play Sunday
Ed Johnson, DT Indianapolis Colts 2007 Statistics Games: 16 Tackles: 41 Sacks: 1 INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson will not play Sunday at Minnesota after being arrested in Hamilton County, north of Indianapolis. ...

Titans' Young reportedly questioning desire to play football
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The mother of Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young said he indicated he doesn't want to play football and is "hurting inside and out." Felicia Young said in Wednesday editions of The Tennessean that her son is tired of all the negativity...

Quick Take: Raiders (0-1) at Chiefs (0-1)
Jamie Squire / Getty images Kansas City once again turns to veteran QB Damon Huard with Brodie Croyle hurt. Last meeting The Raiders snapped a six-game losing skid by knocking off the host Chiefs, 20-17, in Week 12 of last season. Streaks Prior to...

Patriots QB Gutierrez could be activated Sunday vs. Jets
Matt Gutierrez, QB New England Patriots Age: 24 Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 College: Idaho State Experience: 2nd season FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have signed former Michigan quarterback Matt Gutierrez to their practice squad and could activate...

Huard gets start vs. Raiders; Thigpen to eventually play
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Coach Herm Edwards is hinting that the Kansas City Chiefs may go with some sort of two-quarterback system while Brodie Croyle is sidelined with a separated shoulder. Backup Damon Huard will start this week against the Raiders, relieving an injured Kansas...

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