Tuesday, October 7, 2008

News for the Day 10/7/08

St. Louis football coach quits after shoving kid Chicago Tribune, United States - It wasn't exactly Bob Knight hurling a chair or manhandling a player, but a suburban St. Louis junior football league coach is in trouble — possibly legal ...

Video: Football coach accused of shoving 11-year-old Detroit Free Press

Western Kentucky football team makes a calculated move up USA Today - Wood Selig figures he saw no more than 10 minutes of Western Kentucky University's football home opener three Saturdays ago, a 50-9 rout of Murray State ...

Huskies focus on football growth Seattle Post Intelligencer - Gone are a realistic opportunity at a bowl game, a winning season and likely the chance to continue as Washington's football coach. ...

5 Salisbury Univ. football players arrested in bar fight Baltimore Sun, United States - AP Police say they arrested seven Salisbury University students, including five members of the football team, after officers were called to break up a large ...

"5th Quarter" tackles real-life football drama Reuters - By Gregg Goldstein NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - A college football player's tribute to his late brother inspired his team to a record season, ...

National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network - Gus Frerotte played mistake-free football, completing 19-of-36 for 222 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (2-3), which was coming off a debilitating 30-17 ...

There's no shame in admitting injuries are crucial in football San Diego Union Tribune, United States - The football conceit is that injuries are irrelevant, and that to cite them is to signify weakness, to indulge in alibis, to compromise the code, ...

Iranians bring love of American football to Tehran Reuters India, India -But this is Tehran, capital of a country which US President George W. Bush once referred to as part of an "axis of evil," and the American football ...

USC football is No. 1 Los Angeles Times, CA - Less than two weeks after losing to 25 1/2-point underdog Oregon State, The Times' Chris Dufresne reports today that the USC football team is No. ...

Pac-10 reprimands Harbaugh for critical comments on officials ... ESPN - It's hard to imagine people don't know football any better than that. Maybe I'll be swayed differently after I see the replay, but from what I saw on the ...

PSU, WSU, N. Arizona football players honored SportingNews.com -(AP) -- Quarterback Drew Hubel of Portland State and defensive end Kevin Linehan of Weber State have been named the Big Sky Conference football players of ...

FOOTBALL NFL Titans and Colts receive a little help in late escapes International Herald Tribune, France - It was his first National Football League touchdown. Rosenfels, a backup playing for the ill Matt Schaub, had the Texans (0-4) ahead by 17 points before the ...

No structural damage found in Sanchez's fragile left knee ... ESPN - By Ted Miller Doctors found no structural damage to Mark Sanchez's left knee, but the USC quarterback will sit out practice Monday and coach Pete Carroll ...

Fantasy football great, but..... Schenectady Gazette, NY - By Bob Weiner I've been hooked on fantasy football for quite some time, and it certainly adds interest to some of the otherwise boring NFL games that pop up ...

Football transactions The Canadian Press - Movements in the world of football Sunday: National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS-Added WR Chris Henry to the roster. Terminated the contract of RB ...

2 Mich. men enter pleas in football player's death Chicago Tribune, United States -A former community college quarterback and a second man have pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the beating death of a college football player ...

Entire Rogers football program suspended WTOL, OH - TOLEDO (WTOL) - A strong message has been sent from the Toledo Public School District as it suspends the entire Roger's high school football program for onw ...

BYU football: Bronco: Penalties OK, losing composure isn't Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Are the yellow flags starting to become a problem for the nation's ninth-ranked college football team? Coach Bronco Mendenhall doesn't believe so. ...

Sal Paolantonio’s Book on Football as America North Star Writers Group, MI - Now one author has taken the argument in another direction, looking into what’s especially American about pro football, a game even more exclusive to the US ...

20 Fantasy Football Studs and Duds For Week Five Bleacher Report, CA - Fantasy Football Studs and Duds From Week Five Another crazy week in the NFL and Fantasy Football. Some new names on Team Stud and Team ...

Red River Rivalry unlike most in college football RedRaiders.com, TX - Fans of both the Texas and Oklahoma football teams have herded to Dallas - roughly the halfway point between Austin and Norman - and they’re not shy about ...

Vote now for the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week
Colts linebacker Gary Brackett, Cardinals defensive end Travis LaBoy, Vikings CB Antoine Winfield, Texans defensive end Mario Williams and Steelers linebacker LaMarr Woodley are the nominees for GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week for games played on Oct. 5-6. Fans can vote...

Colts expect DE Freeney, WR Gonzalez to be fine
INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts coach Tony Dungy does not appear overly concerned with the injury to three-time Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney. "He strained something in his leg on the first fumble, but he went back in for about five or six plays," Dungy said of the defensive end, who...

Chiefs QB Croyle ready to start following bye week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Quarterback Brodie Croyle is back after a four-week absence and will start for Kansas City in its next game against Tennessee on Oct. 19. Brodie Croyle, QB Kansas City Chiefs Career statistics: Passing yards: 1,338 TDs/INTs: 6/8 ...

Rams' McMichael out for season with broken tibia, torn ligament
ST. LOUIS -- As if an 0-4 start isn't bad enough, things got even worse for the St. Louis Rams on Monday with news tight end Randy McMichael will be lost for the rest of the season. Randy McMichael, TE St. Louis Rams 2008 statistics: Rec: 11 Yards: 139 ...

Status of Bills QB Edwards uncertain following concussion
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week. Trent Edwards, QB Buffalo Bills Height: 6-4 Weight:...

Cardinals QB Warner increasing thoughts of retirement
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner says that after this season he will take his closest look yet at retiring from the NFL. Kurt Warner's career stats (*--Won MVP) Year Team G Yds TD INT Rate 1998 Rams 1 39 0 0 47.2 1999* Rams 16 4,353 41 13...

Ravens NT Gregg to miss season with knee injury
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Kelly Gregg will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee Tuesday, according to his agent. Kelly Gregg, NT Baltimore Ravens Height: 6-0 Weight: 315 College: Oklahoma Experience: 9 Gregg has...

Vikings LB Henderson placed on injured reserve
NEW ORLEANS -- Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson will miss the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve because of dislocated toes on his left foot. E.J. Henderson, MLB Minnesota Vikings Height: 6-1 Weight: 245 College:...

Eagles RB Westbrook has two broken ribs
PHILADELPHIA -- All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he kept playing and finished the game. Brian Westbrook, RB Philadelphia Eagles Height: 5-10 Weight: 203 College:...

Quick Take: Vikings win wild game over Saints
Chris Martinez/Associated Press Bernard Berrian exploited a Saints defense focused on Adrian Peterson. It was over when ... Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell nailed a 30-yard field goal with just 13 seconds remaining. The kick was set up by a long pass...

Vikings take advantage of Saints' mistakes to earn unlikely win
NEW ORLEANS -- The Saints gave a national audience a taste of what New Orleans' long-suffering fans have bemoaned for years. Not that the Minnesota Vikings will complain about being the latest to play a supporting role in the Saints' stranger-than-fiction, four-decade...

Quick Take: Panthers pound Chiefs
Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images DeAngelo??Williams' big game powered the Panthers to their fourth win of the season. It was over when ... DeAngelo??Williams scored his third touchdown of the game on a 32-yard run with 34 seconds left in the first half. The...

Goodell calls Raiders-Kiffin saga 'unfortunate'
HOUSTON -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has not received a grievance from former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin in the wake of his bitter split with team owner Al Davis last week. Davis said Tuesday that Kiffin was fired for cause, meaning the Raiders will not pay him for...

Titans 5-0 after QB Collins bests Ravens in fourth quarter
Rob Carr/Associated Press Tight end Alge??Crumpler's only two receptions of the game, including the go-ahead TD, came in the final drive. BALTIMORE -- Facing a rugged Baltimore Ravens defense that still conjures unpleasant memories, Kerry Collins trotted onto...

Redskins rally to beat Eagles, win fourth straight
Chris McGrath/Getty Images Clinton??Portis rushed for 145 yards against the league's top-ranked rush defense. PHILADELPHIA -- A few of the Washington Redskins were walking off the field, high-fiving, hugging and celebrating another road victory when they looked up...

Quick Take: Giants rout 'Hawks, stay unbeaten
Kathy Willens / Associated Press Veteran WR Amani Toomer was one of eight Giants to catch a pass. It was over when ... Brandon??Jacobs scored on a 3-yard run late in the first quarter to give the Giants a 14-3 lead. Seattle was never able to mount a...

Can't-Miss Plays of Week 5
Wayne's world Reggie Wayne caps an amazing fourth-quarter Colts comeback with this one-handed catch that will have you clicking "Play video again." Watch Clip ???? Game Highlights ???? Game Center Colts' man on the spot Gary...

Dolphins shock Chargers, earn second straight victory
Doug Benc / Getty Images Chad??Pennington was efficient against the Chargers, finishing 22-of-29 with 228 yards and a touchdown. MIAMI -- With the Miami Dolphins threatening to score, running back Ronnie Brown waited in the single wing for a direct snap, his...

Quick Take: Final drive keeps Titans unbeaten
Nick Laham / Getty Images Kerry Collins is 2-0 as a starter against the Ravens. His last win came in 1996. It was over when ... Ravens QB Joe??Flacco threw his second interception while trying to lead Baltimore on a game-tying drive with under two minutes left...

Quick Take: Orton leads rout of Lions
Paul Sancya / Associated Press Bears WR Devin Hester finished with five receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. It was over when ... Bears CB Charles??Tillman intercepted Dan??Orlovsky's second pass of the day and ran it back 26 yards for a touchdown.