Monday, October 20, 2008

News for the 10/20/08

NC A&T fires football coach The Associated Press - GREENSBORO, NC (AP) — Lee Fobbs Jr. is out as North Carolina A&T's football coach. The school said Monday that it fired the coach, who had a 2-28 record in ...

Barstow youth football coach suspended, four cited for brawl at game San Jose Mercury News, USA - BARSTOW — Four people, including a Barstow Youth Football coach, were cited after a brawl broke out among spectators at a football game Saturday afternoon. ...

Plax: 'It's football. Things like that happen' New York Daily News, NY - “And I go out and catch the football, make plays and try to get in the end zone.” Asked specifically if yesterday’s incident will affect his relationship ...

Tag Teams: Boring football works SportingNews.com -But through six weeks, the Titans are the only undefeated football team in the league. The Titans know how to run the football. That was on display against ...

Officials: Football Team, Cheerleaders Get Stomach Virus NewsNet5.com, OH - WEST GEAUGA, Ohio -- Police are investigating a case of suspected poisoning involving the West Geauga football team. The team -- including coaches and ...

The Female Football Fan: A Sports Blog by Betsy Berns at iVillage.com The Female Fan, NY - That made the top 5 highest scoring first halves in Monday Night Football History. The drama didn't cease a bit in the 2nd half, as there were two more lead ...

Female football kicker allowed to play with team Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - By Nancy Badertscher A 14-year-old Spalding County girl finally got her wish this weekend —- to play as a kicker on her high school football team. ...

San Jose State v. Boise State Football Odds & Picks Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - The Spartans are going to have to do a much better job of throwing the football this week and finding ways to get it into the hands of wide receiver David ...

Las Vegas unable to cash in on fantasy football Dallas Morning News, TX - And he's played fantasy football for more than 15 years. But until this weekend, he's never combined the two experiences. After spending the majority of the ...

Football: Head Coach Bill Stewart Press Conference West Virginia University Mountaineers, WV - West Virginia University football Head Coach Bill Stewart quotes from Monday afternoon's press conference. Auburn is probably feeling the way that we’re ...

Mr. College Football Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Voters don’t like to admit this, but there are brand names in college football and as long as a brand name keeps winning, you don’t drop them in the polls. ...

WSU football player earns honor Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Weber State returner/wide receiver Bryant Eteuati was selected as the Big Sky's special teams player of the week after finishing with 187 all-purpose yards ...

Football. Second surgery for Brady Ottawa Citizen, Canada - The National Football League's most valuable player in 2007, Brady wrote on his website yesterday that he developed complications after the first surgery on ...

FOOTBALL NFL Cowboys and colts misfire International Herald Tribune, France - AP Even without Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys were expected to beat the St. Louis Rams. Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts were supposed to have an ...

WSU football needs leaders off field, coach says Seattle Times, United States - The admission of defeat didn't come easy for Paul Wulff. He wasn't talking about Saturday's demoralizing 69-0 loss to No. 6-ranked USC or Washington. ...

On College Football Jake Curtis FYI, HERE'S A BCS PRIMER San Francisco Chronicle, USA - The release of the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings is like the first meeting with the future in-laws: great anxiety about how it will ...

Football: Illinois team sets state record using A-11 Los Angeles Times, CA -Riverside-Brookfield (Ill.) set single-game state records with 597 yards passing and nine touchdowns passing last week during a victory over Elmwood while ...

Former Student Brandishes Knife At Milford Football Game WDIV, MI The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the football game was in the third quarter when the student grabbed a female teacher and put the knife to her ...

Mining for success, 49ers strike defeat once again
Bill Kostroun / Associated Press Dave Tollefson and the Giants' defense made life miserable for 49ers QB J.T. O'Sullivan, who fumbled on this play. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Fighting, scrapping in their bid to end a three-game losing streak, the San...
Thomas George

Edwards has turned longtime-counterfeit Bills into contenders
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills fans have embraced quarterback Trent??Edwards, who has first-place Buffalo out to a 5-1 record. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Trent Edwards' game isn't defined by a particularly great throwing arm or by particularly nimble feet.
Vic Carucci

Banged-up Rodgers has shouldered the load in Favre's absence
Stephen Dunn / Getty Images Aaron??Rodgers has thrown six touchdowns and just one interception since injuring his shoulder in Week 4. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the last player off the Lambeau Field turf on Sunday. With each step he...
Steve Wyche

Romo watches from sidelines as Rams thump Cowboys
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images St. Louis QB Marc??Bulger was nearly perfect in the Rams' 34-14 win, throwing one touchdown and no interceptions. ST. LOUIS -- Even on the road, the chorus of "Romo! Romo!" from Dallas Cowboys' fans was easily audible at...

Colston, McAllister have added value; Bush's approval is falling
With Sunday's games in the books, here's a brief list of the most significant depth chart changes affecting fantasy leagues: DALLAS QB Rising: Brad Johnson. Falling: Tony Romo. With the news out of Big D last Monday that Romo had a broken pinkie on his throwing hand and...
Kenn Ruby

Cowboys owner: Phillips not in danger
ST. LOUIS -- Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said after Sunday's loss to the Rams that coach Wade Phillips' job is not in danger. "No, it is not," Jones said after Dallas' 34-14 loss. "Emphatically, no." The Cowboys (4-3) lost for the third time in...

Jerry Jones: Pacman has entered alcohol treatment
NEW YORK -- Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has entered an alcohol treatment center. The oft-troubled player has checked into a facility "in another part of the country," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told The Associated Press on Monday.

NFL Photo of Week 7
?? Taking a dive Morry Gash/Associated Press Packers TE Donald Lee catches a pass in front of Colts CB Marlin Jackson (28) and safety Tim Jennings. Flight path Drew Hallowell/Getty Images Linebacker Kamerion Wimbley (95) of the Cleveland Browns...

NFL Photo of Week 6
?? Almost had it Donald Miralle/Getty Images Chargers WR Malcom Floyd tries to make a catch against the New England Patriots. Out of the shadows Al Bello/Getty Images Brett Favre throws a pass from out of the shadows during the Jets' win over...

Jerry Jones: Pacman has entered alcohol treatment
NEW YORK -- Suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has entered an alcohol treatment center. The oft-troubled player has checked into a facility "in another part of the country," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told The Associated Press on Monday.

The time has come to sit Tomlinson, at least for those with RB depth
Rick Stewart/Associated Press LaDainian??Tomlinson rushed for a mere 41 yards and failed to score a touchdown in a loss to Buffalo. I've been dealing with a bit of a guilty conscience today. In all of my chats and mailbags last week, I told...
Michael Fabiano

Can't-Miss Plays of Week 7
Super snag Lee Evans makes an amazing one-handed catch for a touchdown that was reminiscent of Reggie??Wayne's game-winning catch in Week 5. Watch Clip ???? Game Highlights ???? Game Center ???? Photos Hungry like the Wolfe Bears rookie Matt...

Redskins QB Campbell has sore groin, should be OK
ASHBURN, Va. -- Jason Campbell's stumble left him with a sore groin Monday, but the Washington Redskins quarterback isn't expected to miss any practice time. "He got treatment today, and I think he'll be ready to practice Wednesday," coach Jim...

White shedding weight and opposing defenders
Charlie Riedel/AP Photo Titans RB LenDale White earned a trip to the buffet table after rushing for 149 yards and three TDs against the Chiefs. Before Tennessee met Minnesota in Week 4, before the Titans would eventually beat the Vikings, Ravens and Chiefs en route...
Thomas George

Quick Take: Titans run all over host Chiefs
Jamie Squire / Getty Images The Chiefs had no answer for LenDale??White, who scored three touchdowns. It was over when ... Titans RB LenDale White raced 80 yards for a touchdown with 7:45 left in the fourth quarter, giving Tennessee a 27-0 lead to put the game away.

Extra gaps bolster ground game; backup QBs disappoint
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Steven??Jackson and the Rams used some different looks to cut big holes in the Cowboys' defense. /AP Photo Buffalo's Roscoe Parrish electrified the crowd last week with a 63-yard punt return score in a 34-10 rout of...
Pat Kirwan