ESPN-BCS Marriage Might End Up Hurting Football Washington Post, United States - There also is Thursday-Friday coverage of The Masters and US Open, "Monday Night Football", a significant schedule of Major League Baseball, NBA, NHL, ...
Coach loved football and his players Chicago Tribune, United States - By Joan Giangrasse Kates Special to the Tribune Paul Raffaelli long ago earned the love and respect of his Fenwick High School football players. ...
Ute football: Whittingham would like playoff Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska As often happens this time of year, several coaches and national critics are calling for a college football playoff system. ...
Weber football: Wildcats find a happy heart Salt Lake Tribune, United States - They went on to tear off one of the best football seasons in school history, winning the Big Sky title and qualifying for the Football Championship ...
College football: Rivalries and doomsday scenarios Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska There are several rivalry games with conference and bowl implications this weekend, but none are going to get the attention of the one held ...
Football: D.J. Morgan and coach talk about Taft's victory Los Angeles Times, CA - Taft beat San Fernando, 40-17, in the Valley Mud Bowl -- I mean, the City Section Championship Division quarterfinals -- on Wednesday night, ...
Big Ten football season review DetNews.com, MI - As another Big Ten regular season ends, it's time to look at the best, worst and most entertaining people and moments of the season. ...
Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 25 modern-day semifinalists Pro Football Weekly, IL - By PFW staff The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the 25 semifinalists for the Class of 2009. Included are four first-year eligible players — John ...
Mr. College Football Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - All of you are passionate about the game of college football. That is why this blog works so well. We can argue about who’s right or wrong, but there is no ...
Fantasy football picks for Week 13 Dallas Morning News, TX - You don't need me advising you to start Drew Brees and Anquan Boldin, or to steer clear of Trent Green and Earnest Wilford. So I'll spare you the obvious ...
Sports Briefing College Football No. 15 Ball State Reaches 12-0 New York Times, United States - By AP MiQuale Lewis ran for three touchdowns, and Nate Davis threw for a touchdown and ran for another Tuesday night to keep No. ...
Utah Utes, BYU football: should have solid recruiting classes Deseret News, UT - By Dick Harmon The Utes and Cougars should continue to dominate the Mountain West Conference in the quality of recruits when national letters of intent are ...
Siedlecki announces retirementBoston Globe, United States - 8 hours agoBy John Powers Jack Siedlecki retired yesterday after a dozen years as Yale's head football coach, accepting a position as an assistant athletic director at ...
Two football-playing brothers at Needham say hard times have made ... Boston Globe, United States - (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff) Doug Morgan (left), 18, a senior fullback on Needham High School's football team, keeps an eye on his brother, Zach, 17, ...
High school football Finals preview DetNews.com, MI - "Seven players off of last year's team are playing college football somewhere. We did have more talent last year, but we have an experienced line. ...
College football playoffs aren't a new idea Los Angeles Times, CA - They were also a pretty good time to start a college football playoff, if you asked one prominent member of the coaching community. Radio host Vin Smith, ...
USU football: Former Aggie center stage in coaching drama Deseret News, UT - By Jared Eborn The rumor mill surrounding Utah State's football coaching vacancy has centered on a small group of potential replacements for Brent Guy. ...
All-area football Homestead's Harris named player of year Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Last year, he was named the state's defensive player of the year by the Wisconsin Football Coaches' Association after the Highlanders lost to Arrowhead in ...
Prep Notebook Bonney Lake football coach Jeff Gardner resigns Seattle Times, United States - Jeff Gardner, who started the Bonney Lake football program when the high school opened in 2005, has resigned as head coach. By Sandy Ringer Jeff Gardner, ...
Fantasy Football: Week 13 Connecticut Post, CT - It appears we are heading into the final days of Donovan McNabb's tenure in Philadelphia. The franchise quarterback was pulled from last Sunday's game ...
2008 Saginaw News Football Dream Team MLive.com, MI - The first-year Carrollton High School football coach worked wonders with the Cavaliers, leading the team to its first playoff appearance and its first ...
Excerpts from this week's Longhorn football chat Austin American-Statesman, TX - Alan: Sometimes I feel like Mack would even take a knee in a video football game. Q: Is the situation with Mack and Will as the HC in waiting as rosy as it ...
For some, football will be main course on Thanksgiving Austin American-Statesman, TX - By Ricardo Gándara For the first time in more than a decade, University of Texas football is complicating Thanksgiving today, which means diehard Longhorn ...
SouthtownStar/Pepsi Football Player of the Year Southtown Star, IL - Jordan Lynch, of Mount Carmel High School, is the 2008 SouthtownStar Football Player of the Year. But at Mount Carmel, with its famed option attack, ...
Pac-10 Football: Not everyone backs OSU Seattle Times, United States - In Corvallis, you've got this cuddly story — one-time perennially losing football program on the brink of the Rose Bowl — and who could resist it? ...
Thanksgiving and football enjoy a bountiful marriage Palm Beach Post, United States - and lots of football (the only conceivable explanation for why, year after year, we stomach the wretched Detroit Lions). A recent survey revealed that while ...Excerpts from this week's Aggie football chat Austin American-Statesman, TX - Excerpts from this week's Aggie football live chat hosted by Statesman beat writer Randy Riggs on his blog, The 12th Word at Texas A&M. ...
Marc Narducci: Making Thanksgiving football memories Philadelphia Inquirer, It certainly will, especially since McDevitt may not play football at the next level. He is also a top lacrosse talent, the brother of former Penn Charter ...
College Football No. 1 Alabama needs a breakthrough Seattle Times, United States - It's the topic Alabama players can't escape. The top-ranked Crimson Tide's fans want to know when Alabama will reclaim the state. Six consecutive losses to. ...
Busy time with prep football, Griffins and turkey The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, MI - We have Thanksgiving today, Griffins home games Friday and Saturday, and, of course, the state high school football championships at Ford Field. ...
Prep Football Notebook Ferris seeking cracks in Spartans' armor Seattle Times, United States - Coaches at Ferris of Spokane will stick with their strengths after seeing no apparent weaknesses in their semifinal opponent, top-ranked Skyline. ...
Iowa all-state football teams have local flavor Quad City Times, IA - By Times staff DES MOINES — The Iowa Newspaper Association announced its 2008 All-State Football ...
Pack football: Pulling for Nevada? Then root against these teams Carson Times, NV - By Dan Hinxman Coach Chris Ault's proclamation Monday that he would recommend the Nevada football team turn down a ...
Day of thanks is more than just turkey and football Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH -Football games will be viewed by millions, but it's not just about football. More than 200 years ago the first president of the US, with the urging of ...
Football rivalry will get personal when brothers face off Eagle Tribune, MA - Kenny and Kyle Kobierski grew up in the North Andover Booster Club Youth Football system, which means they learned one important thing: You must beat ...
OLE MISS FOOTBALL NEWS - 11/27/08 MrSEC, Knoxville - The sports editor of The Oxford Eagle believes Ole Miss will definitely land a Cotton Bowl bid with a win tomorrow over Mississippi State. ...
Football Player of the Year: Arundel's versatile Lemon gets best ... Annapolis Capital, MD - "Any progression he's made between his junior year and senior year, you can really attribute it to the fact he dedicated himself to football," said Sean ...
College football coaches are on the hot seat Omaha World-Herald, NE - He had led the Lobos to five bowl appearances in seven seasons since 2002 — and he had the most football victories in school history. ...
Ohio State football Offensive line back where it wants to be Columbus Dispatch, OH - "We just ran our basic scheme, old-school Ohio State football," Rehring said. But it begged the question: What took everybody so long to get back on the ...
UW Football Report: TCU coach Gary Patterson isn't a candidate ... Seattle Times, United States - TCU football coach Gary Patterson was on Washington's list of candidates but there is "no interest on his part," the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. ...
2008 Advocate Football Coach of the Year: Randy Baughman The Newark Advocate, OH Said senior Drew Ryan: "He knows when to talk football and have a good time. At practice, he can be yelling one minute and 10 minutes later, he's telling a ...
Quick Take: Cardinals (7-4) at Eagles (5-5-1)
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has struggled in recent weeks. Last meeting The host Cardinals defeated the Eagles, 27-21, in 2005. Streaks The former NFC East rivals have split their only two meetings since 2002....
Vick pleads guilty, could speed release from prison
SUSSEX, Va. -- Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty Tuesday to a state dogfighting charge, a move that could make him eligible to leave prison early and potentially speed up a return to pro football. Vick, 28, arrived wearing wrist and ankle shackles with his gray...
New York, New York: Rankings have a Big Apple feel
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 12: In the hunt Teams that look good enough to be among the 12 playoff qualifiers, but not based on conference. Rank Team Record Prv. Comment 1. New York Giants 10-1 2 They've long made the argument to be on top,...
Colts back as contender, but road to Super Bowl won't be easy
Lenny Ignelzi / Associated Press Adam Vinatieri's 51-yard boot set up the Colts for a late-season march toward the playoffs. Once again, the Colts force us to pay attention to them. And not the same way we did when they were 3-4 and seemingly headed nowhere.
Struggling Eagles host Cardinals team on brink of playoff berth
It's no time to celebrate for Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles. An unpleasant Thanksgiving in Philadelphia could await McNabb, two days after his birthday and four days after being benched for the first time in his career, if he struggles again and the...
Steelers' Parker questionable for Patriots
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers, unable to get their running game going recently without Willie Parker, may not have Parker or four other starters for Sunday's key AFC game at New England. Defensive end Brett Keisel could miss three games with a sprained medial...
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AFC-best Titans looking for bounce-back game against Lions
The Tennessee Titans are looking to rebound from a loss for the first time this year. Rose in bed of weeds The one bright spot to the cruelty of this callous Lions season? A new star is emerging and fans will finally get a chance to take a look, writes Thomas George. More ...
Falcons' Turner proving hard to take down, even harder to ignore
Matthew Stockman / Getty Images Falcons running back Michael Turner is one of the league's toughest players to take down. The decision said everything. With Jason Elam already running onto the field, Falcons coach Mike Smith called his kicker back to...
Quick Take: Chiefs (1-10) at Raiders (3-8)
Doug Pensinger / Getty Images The Raiders will look to pound the ball against the struggling Chiefs defense. Last meeting Darren McFadden rushed for 164 yards and a touchdown to lead the Raiders past the Chiefs, 23-8, in Week 2. Streaks The Chiefs...
Cowboys hope to boost playoff hopes against stumbling Seahawks
With Tony Romo returning to form and getting in sync with Terrell Owens, the Dallas Cowboys appear to be putting their mid-season slump long behind them. Romo and Owens look to lead the Cowboys to their third straight victory and boost their playoff hopes when they host the...
Retirement can wait for Warner, who has some unfinished business
Jeff Robinson / Associated Press MVP candidate Kurt Warner has the Cardinals on the verge of their first division title in 33 years. TEMPE, Ariz. -- When Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner takes the same field as Donovan McNabb Thursday night in Philadelphia, he...
Browns' Quinn to miss last five games with broken finger
BEREA, Ohio -- Brady Quinn's opportunity came and went in a hurry. He waited his whole life to make the NFL and then 1½ years more for his first start for the Cleveland Browns. And then, it was gone -- a three-and-out more painful than any before. Brady Quinn,...
Light, Crowder fined $15K each by NFL but avoid suspensions
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Matt Light of the New England Patriots and Channing Crowder of the Miami Dolphins were fined $15,000 apiece by the NFL on Wednesday for what the league called "a verbal and physical altercation" last Sunday. Neither will be suspended, the...
New stadiums are pulling out all the stops
Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys' new stadium, set to open next season, has been designed to maximize the fans' overall experience. Take a quick spin around the web site devoted to the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium, and you can't help but be overwhelmed by...
Bills look to salvage playoff hopes against Niners
The Buffalo Bills have some swagger back on offense, but now they need to keep it going in order to boost their playoff hopes. That shouldn't be much of a problem against the lowly San Francisco 49ers. After snapping a four-game losing streak with their best offensive...
A look at what's ahead in Week 13
12:30 p.m. ET, CBS (Thurs.) Tennessee at Detroit Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Titans, 6-3. Streaks: The Titans have won four of the last five matchups against the Lions, including a 24-19 win in the most recent matchup on Jan. 2, 2005. While this...
Polamalu vs. Cassel among the big battles in Week 13
Getty Images Patriots QB Matt Cassel has been on fire, but he faces his toughest challenge yet against Troy Polamalu and the Steelers. Here are some key matchups to watch for Week 13: Chicago LB Lance Briggs vs. Minnesota RB Adrian Peterson ...
Manly House of Football: Awkward playoff potential
It was hard to watch the Saints knock the playoff stuffing out of the Packers and shake the nagging thought: "How the hell do the Chargers tell Drew Brees to pack his bags?!" Nothing against Phillip Rivers, but you compound that decision with the switch from Marty Schottenheimer...
Turner leads playoff-contending Falcons into clash with former team
Michael Turner made the most of limited opportunities with the San Diego Chargers. Now, nobody's getting the ball more often than LaDainian Tomlinson's former backup. The Atlanta Falcons, one of the NFL's top rushing teams thanks to Turner, look to at least keep...
Colts look for fifth straight win against struggling Browns
The Indianapolis Colts appear to have saved their season with four straight nail-biting victories. The Cleveland Browns' year just keeps getting worse. The Browns will be without quarterback Brady Quinn for the rest of the season, which means Derek Anderson will start Sunday...
Understudies become stars in Giants' off-Broadway hit
It would hardly be a stretch of the imagination to state that many New York Giants season ticket holders also attend Broadway shows along Manhattan's Great White Way. Giants 37, Cardinals 29 NFL Films takes you inside the sights and sounds from the...
Porter apologizes, says incident blown out of proportion
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter apologized Wednesday for not leaving the field during Sunday's game against New England, but said the incident was blown out of proportion. The NFL sack leader would not leave the game as Dolphins first-year coach Tony...
Foot injury could sideline Fletcher for first time in his career
ASHBURN, Va. -- London Fletcher was one of three Redskins defensive starters unable to practice Wednesday because of foot injuries, putting the middle linebacker's streak of 130 consecutive NFL starts in jeopardy. Fletcher sprained his foot in last week's 20-17...
Giants 37, Cardinals 29
Game capsule Manning leads Giants in desert Eli Manning insists he never flashed back to his previous game in Glendale. Everyone who watched him Sunday must have. Manning threw for three touchdowns in his return to the scene of his Super Bowl MVP performance and the New...
Bears, Vikings square off for first place in the NFC North
If the Minnesota Vikings learned anything from their last matchup with the Chicago Bears, it may be that they should stick with the rushing attack. When the Bears visit the Metrodome on Sunday night with first place in the NFC North at stake, it seems likely they will get a big dose...
Tynes asks president to commute brother's sentence
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Placekicker Lawrence Tynes of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants has asked the Bush administration to commute a lengthy sentence given to his brother for distributing marijuana. Tynes, who kicked the winning field goal in the NFC title game in...
Bengals' Johnson, Lewis ready to move on
CINCINNATI -- Asked if he has learned anything from his benching for a verbal altercation with a Cincinnati Bengals coach, receiver Chad Johnson thought for a few seconds before barely smiling and giving a one-word answer. Chad Johnson, WR Cincinnati Bengals ...
Anatomy of a Play: Fine line between stupid and spectacular
The Jets are now the team to beat in the AFC. If you disagree, you should take a look at their last two performances, each an impressive road win over a playoff contender. In two wins against the 7-4 Patriots and 10-1 Titans, the Jets rushed for 165 yards per game and had a...
Bills safety Whitner back at practice, could return against 49ers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Strong safety Donte Whitner returned to practice Wednesday, creating the chance the Buffalo Bills' defensive leader will be ready to play against San Francisco this weekend. Coach Dick Jauron said he'll have a better idea of Whitner's status...
Anatomy of a Play: Slowing down Cards' dynamic passing game
Statistically, the Arizona Cardinals have one of the best passing offenses in NFL history and Kurt Warner is one of two quarterbacks this season (New Orleans' Drew Brees is the other) who are on pace to break Dan Marino's NFL single-season passing record of 5,084 yards.
Harris, Smith return to practice for Jets after injuries
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets linebacker David Harris and safety Eric Smith both returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since suffering injuries last month. Sterling Sharpe chat "I like [the Jets'] chances the rest of the way. I like how they play.
Bears cornerback Vasher out indefinitely with fractured hand
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears defensive back Nathan Vasher has a fractured right hand and will miss Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings when the teams meet for first place in the NFC North. Vasher, who'd missed three games earlier this season with...
RB Williams a solid start vs. Packers, E. Manning a risk in Week 13
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is having the best fantasy season of his entire NFL career. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis Carolina Panthers DeAngelo Williams Williams, who ranks sixth in the NFL in rushing yards,...
Cassel growing confidence, but faces tough test as Pats host Steelers
The subject of criticism earlier this season as he attempted to fill the shoes of the reigning NFL MVP, Matt Cassel has been anything but a liability for the New England Patriots lately. Still, he hasn't seen anything like the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Four downs ...
Raiders running game seeks to end Chiefs' domination in Oakland
Oakland has been dominated at home by the Kansas City Chiefs in recent years, partly because it has had a tough time gaining yards on the ground. Running the ball, however, is one of the few things the Raiders have been able to do well this season. Fan feedback Is Tyler...
Favre leads hottest team in great fantasy matchup vs. Broncos
Note: Standard fantasy scoring is used -- six points for a rush/rec TD, one point per 10 yards rush/rec. Titans at Lions Green Light: LenDale White has struggled lately, but he and Chris Johnson should run all over the Lions' 32nd-ranked run defense. Bo Scaife has...
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Bills injured DE Schobel resumes light workouts
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Defensive end Aaron Schobel is on track to return within three weeks after the Buffalo Bills' top pass-rusher began light workouts to test his injured left foot this week, The Associated Press has learned. Aaron Schobel, DE Buffalo Bills ...
Lions may be winless, but they possess one of NFL's best
Domenic Centofanti / Getty Images While the Lions have struggled, Calvin Johnson is having a breakout season. A cruelty of this callous 0-11 Detroit Lions season was the setup. The Lions were a buoyant 4-0 in preseason games. They even toppled the defending...
Titans RB Johnson should rebound with some nice matchups
Good Matchups Chris Johnson, RB, Titans: Johnson had been a non-factor in fantasy the last three weeks. He had just 118 yards rushing and no touchdowns over that stretch. Look for this to change in his next two matchups, as he faces ever fantasy owners' favorite defense, the Lions...
Role players adding spice to Saints' already-zesty gumbo
Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Extra effort has helped the diminutive Lance Moore make his mark in the NFL. Fresh off New Orleans capping an NFL-record week for scoring (837 points) with a 51-29 victory over Green Bay on Monday night, the Saints acknowledged...
