Sunday, December 14, 2008

News for the Day 12/14/08

Sports Briefing College Football New York Times, United States - ... left to give Richmond a 21-20 victory over Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, sending the Spiders to the Football Championship Subdivision title game. ...

Ute football: Coaches on far different sidelines Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Saban is hovering near the top while Whittingham is just starting his climb in the nation's football consciousness. The one thing they have in common? ...

Syracuse hires Doug Marrone as football coach The Associated Press - "When I went into coaching, I always prepared myself for this," the Bronx-born Marrone said Friday after being hired to replace Robinson as football coach. ...

BYU football: Cougs want history, third straight victory Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - Every college football team not playing in a BCS bowl game needs something to get motivated, right? For the No. 17 BYU Cougars (10-2), ...

GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL REPORT: Players in ‘good shape’ for LSU Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Richard also received an $18000 scholarship Tuesday as a finalist for the Draddy Trophy, given by the National Football Foundation to the top senior ...

New UW football coach Steve Sarkisian makes a quick rise in profession Seattle Times, United States - The Huskies' new football coach has enjoyed a fast rise through the coaching ranks since joining USC as a graduate assistand in 2001. ...

MSU FOOTBALL Spartans heat up practice; Staff changes on the way? Detroit Free Press, United States - "If that happens, that's a credit to what this football program has done in two years here. We have outstanding coaches, and I would think if they had the ...

Best thing for NCAA football: More anguish Chicago Tribune, United States - If you are part of the silent minority and have no deep feelings either way about a college football playoff, perhaps you should consider rooting for the ...

NCAA DIV. III FOOTBALL %%endkicker%%%%head%%Class in session at Mount The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - His team had just lost to Mount Union in the Division III football playoffs . . . this time by a 45-24 verdict. "How many times have we been here . . . six? ...

Report: Army fires football coach Brock Baltimore Sun, United States - AP WEST POINT, NY - A published report says Army football coach Stan Brock has been fired. The Times Herald-Record of Middletown reports on its Web site ...

INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SI.com - ... closely Bradford's 2008 legacy -- and the direction of this entire college football season -- has been intertwined with that of his fellow finalists. ...

HBO explores integration of college footballMLive.com, MI - 2 hours ago6, 1969, a college football game day like no other. It was all anyone could talk about. And from the perspective of a boy just shy of 9, the world seemed ...

New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football Sports-Odds.com, FL -Dallas Cowboys (8-5) Sunday Night Football: Sports-Odds.com's “NFL Game of the Week” takes us to Texas Stadium, as the defending Super Bowl champion, ...

Rutgers Approves More Money for Stadium Expansion New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today The vote, which was unanimous, ...

Wives grab fantasy football's fun CharlotteObserver.com, NC - By Dan Huntley At her Fort Mill home, Julie Maloney uses her laptop to play fantasy football as sons Joshua, 7 months, and Jacob, 3, show their fascination. ...

The Death of Arena Football SportingNews.com -On somebody's sports ticker, I read this week that the arena football league will not play the 2009 season because of economic turmoil. ...

Montana one victory away from national title Great Falls Tribune, MT - Only one UM football team has ever won 15 games in a season, but the current Griz could add their names to that exclusive list Friday night.

Notre Dame Football: Aloha Oy Vey Bleacher Report, CA - ... they were also a few plays away from being 3-9 yet again and they have shown that they can lose to one of college football's worst teams. ...

Here's proof that Hawaii has football talent to spare Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - Thankfully for Hawaii football (though not necessarily UH football) Brostek decided instead to share his knowledge and passion for the game with the next ...

UH extends contract of football coach Sumlin Houston Chronicle, United States - AP USA Today Top 25 BCS After leading the Cougars to a 7-5 record and a berth in the Armed Forces Bowl, University of Houston football coach Kevin ...

CCS takes first step toward five-division football playoffs San Jose Mercury News, USA - Dec 13, 2008The CCS football committee voted unanimously Wednesday to increase the number of postseason qualifiers in the sport from 32 to 40 teams and add a fifth ...

Pitt Football: Scott McKillop ... The player nobody wanted Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Scott McKillop was named first-team All-America by the Football Writer's Association yesterday, a tremendous accomplishment for any player. ...

Tale of two cities: From football to fans to food, it's Baltimore ... Trading Markets (press release), CA - 8 hours agoFor two teams and fan bases that dislike each other so much, they are bonded by their history, sports culture and football philosophy. ...

Bowling Green selects Clawson as new football coach Sports Network - Bowling Green, OH (Sports Network) - Bowling Green has named Dave Clawson its new head football coach. Clawson spent this past season as the offensive ...

College football fans have their say Los Angeles Times, CA - As always, Bill Plaschke looks at the world through baby-blue-colored glasses ["Bruins live to fight another day next fall," Dec. 7]. ...

South Pointe's Gilmore named Mr. Football WIS, SC - MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - South Pointe star quarterback Stephon Gilmore was picked as South Carolina's Mr. Football. The award was given Friday night and goes ...

Pasadena Lakes wins football title MiamiHerald.com, FL - The Pasadena Lakes Optimist Panthers 105s upset the Coconut Creek Eagles 22-0 for the American Youth Football League Super Bowl title at Coral Glades High ...

OJ’s name should be off Wall of Fame Buffalo News, United States - He led a raiding party of five cohorts, one of whom pulled a gun, to “repossess” his football memorabilia from collectors. The judgment and sentencing gave ...

Football: Croson is interested in Chaminade job Los Angeles Times, CA -Just hours before the City Section Championship Division game is scheduled to take place this afternoon at the Coliseum, Birmingham Coach Ed Croson dropped

Football Player of the Year: Offense — Justin Mello SouthCoastToday.com, MA - Hopes to play football at the college level. Has been a starter since his freshman season but really came into his own as a running back this year, ...

Former KU Football Player Sentenced to Life in Prison WFMZ-TV Online, PA - He's the former Kutztown University football player who went on a shooting rampage at an Atlanta courthouse in 2005, killing four people. ...

PSU, Pitt players earn football honors Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - By Sam Ross Jr. Penn State center AQ Shipley earned another individual recognition when he was named the first-team center on the 65th Football Writers ...

Redskins' Jansen, Horton, Griffin inactive vs. Bengals
CINCINNATI -- Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen was inactive Sunday for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a knee injury, the latest setback to an injury-sapped offensive line. Jon Jansen, T Washington Redskins Age: 32 Height: 6-6 Weight: 302 ...

Seahawks' Hasselbeck third QB vs. St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- Matt Hasselbeck, who has a bulging disk in his back, was the Seattle Seahawks' third quarterback for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams in a matchup of 2-11 teams. Seneca Wallace, who tied his career best with three touchdown passes last week against...

Niners workhorse Gore won't play against hometown Dolphins
MIAMI -- San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore was inactive Sunday against Miami because of a sprained left ankle, costing him a chance to face his hometown team. Frank Gore, RB San Francisco 49ers Season Statistics Carries: 229 Yards: 978 ...

Seahawks' Hasselbeck third QB vs. St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- Matt Hasselbeck, who has a bulging disk in his back, was the Seattle Seahawks' third quarterback for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams in a matchup of 2-11 teams. Seneca Wallace, who tied his career best with three touchdown passes last week against...

Orlovsky starts in place of Culpepper vs. Colts
INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit quarterback Daunte Culpepper was among the inactive players for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Culpepper injured his right shoulder late in the first half against Minnesota last week, and his status for the Colts was in doubt after...

Injury bug continues to gnaw at Packers' Harrell
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Justin Harrell laughed almost embarrassingly for a second Friday as the Green Bay Packers defensive tackle thought back to the last time he enjoyed an injury-free football season. "Probably high school, to be honest with you," Harrell said. That...

Vikings' Frerotte doubtful, Jackson likely to start vs. Arizona
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte is listed as doubtful for the Vikings Sunday against Arizona with a lower back injury. A different view From starting to watching, three promising QBs from the 2006 draft -- Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Leinart and Vince Young...

Saints concerned about Bush's knee, could have sprain
METAIRIE, La. -- Reggie Bush's left knee needs further examination before he'll be allowed back on the field for either of New Orleans' final two games. Noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews will look at images from Bush's latest MRI, and coach Sean Payton...

49ers put WR Battle on IR, promote RB Clayton from practice squad
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers put receiver Arnaz Battle on injured reserve Saturday with a sprained foot, ending his season. Arnaz Battle, WR San Francisco 49ers 2008 Statistics: Games: 9 Receptions: 24 Yards: 318 The 49ers also...

Pats sign OL Connolly from practice squad; place LB Woods on IR
Pierre Woods, LB New England Patriots 2008 Statistics: G/GS: 12/3 Tackles: 35 Sacks: 1 BOSTON -- The New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Dan Connolly from their practice squad on Saturday and ended linebacker Pierre Woods' season by putting...

A look at what's ahead in Week 15
1 p.m. ET, FOX San Francisco at Miami Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Dolphins 5-4 in the regular season, but the 49ers won the most important matchup between these two teams, Super Bowl XIX. Streaks: The 49ers have won four of the past five meetings, but not...