BYU football: Cougs practice in chilly Las Vegas as the snow flies Salt Lake Tribune, United States - It is still football. I have said it a couple times, I am just glad I am playing football [in mid-December]. That part of it is awesome. ...
Feds: Football star's nephew ran Pa. cocaine ring The Associated Press - ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say they have broken up a cocaine ring headed by the nephew of Hall of Fame running back Tony ...
Paterno's run at Penn State is one long journey USA Today - And the coaching changes in major college football reached 20 out of 119. Guys in his profession are as disposable as razor blades. ...
UB extends football coach Gill Bizjournals.com, NC - University at Buffalo head football coach Turner Gill has been given a contract extension and a salary increase that ties him to the Bulls program through ...
Race and Football Debated After Auburn Picks a Coach New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Behind him, stacked in the middle of ...
College Football Bowl Predictions 2009 Point-Spreads.com, FL - The college football bowl season kicks off this Saturday, December 20th with four games and concludes on January 8th with the BCS National Championship Game ...
Breaking the Huddle: New HBO documentary on race and football is ... Los Angeles Times, CA - Seeing him today on ESPN's Game Day, you would never suspect that he was one of the many foot soldiers who helped to racially integrate the sport. ...
Purdue football gets oral commitment from Florida standout Indianapolis Star, United States - The Purdue football team received a verbal commitment today from Florida high school standout running back Al-Terek McBurse. The highly regarded McBurse, ...
Football: Former Spartans nominated for Rudy Awards Houston Chronicle, United States - By ADAM KING CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT Former Stratford football players Drew Combs, a senior kicker at Texas Christian, and Ryan Craig, a redshirt junior ...
Utah football: Ludwig leaving to be OC at Kansas State Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Utah's football team will have a new coach calling the offensive plays next year, but don't expect much change in Utah's overall offensive ...
2008 Indianapolis Star Indiana Mr. Football Indianapolis Star, United States - By Curt Cavin Morgan Newton's athletic resume includes three consecutive Class 5A state title game appearances with the Carmel High School football team. ...
South Christan football coach Blacquiere steps down MLive.com, MI - GRAND RAPIDS -- Bob Blacquiere knows he will not pace the sidelines as football coach at South Christian for his 28th season next fall. ...
Hoke is introduced as SDSU football coach San Diego Union Tribune, CA - “This program is going to be based on a we, us and ours philosophy, because it's going to take all of us to reap the expectations we have as a football ...
College football: Urban Meyer tries to calm Florida fans after ... Chicago Tribune, United States - Coach Urban Meyer tried to reassure Florida fans of his commitment to the Gators on Tuesday, but reiterated that Notre Dame might always be his "dream job. ...
Oklahoma State football signs four JUCO standouts Dallas Morning News, TX - STILLWATER - Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy has announced the signing of four junior-college players to national letters of intent. ...
Belhaven Head Football Coach Leaving WJTV, MS - Belhaven head football coach Don Lee is returning to his alma mater after accepting the head coaching position at Olivet Nazarene University . ...
Barkley speaks the ugly truth about college football San Jose Mercury News, USA - By John Ryan The Charles Barkley character assassination should commence any moment now, because in big-time college football, it's either go that route or ...
FVSU picks Pittman as new football coach Macon Telegraph, GA - Fort Valley State hopes the next time its new head football coach is on the same site, he is under sunny skies and next to a new multi-million dollar ...
• Syracuse football coach Doug Marrone names Anselmo as secondary ... The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - By Donnie Webb Within minutes of being named the new head football coach at Syracuse University on Friday morning, Doug Marrone was on the phone trying to ...
Ohio State football: Wells appears ready to move on Columbus Dispatch, OH - By Ken Gordon The Ohio State football team got some practice yesterday for what it likely will have to do in 2009: go on without Chris "Beanie" Wells. ...
Ohio State football: Laurinaitis is happy about his Lott in life Columbus Dispatch, OH - "James is humble, he's not worried about what people say about him," teammate Malcolm Jenkins said last week at the College Football Awards Show on ESPN. ...
With defensive coordinator Scott Shafer gone, will Wolverines ... MLive.com, MI - by David Mayo The Grand Rapids Press Scott Shafer officially became the scapegoat of the University of Michigan football collapse Wednesday, ...
Sooners' Wilson claims Broyles Award Norman Transcript, OK - The Rotary Club of Little Rock, Ark., agreed Tuesday, naming Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson the 2008 recipient of the Frank Broyles Award. ...
Weekly rankings: Steelers take over top spot with hot play
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 15. Pittsburgh Steelers 11-3 (Previous: 2) A lights-out defense, an offense that makes plays when it needs to, and strong coaching are the ingredients of a team deserving of the top spot. New York Giants ...
NFL owners to vote on restructuring of Steelers' ownership
PITTSBURGH -- NFL owners may vote on Wednesday whether to accept the restructured ownership plan in which Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his son will buy most of the shares owned by other family members. The NFL finance committee "thoroughly reviewed the...
Pressure-packed: Contenders increasingly becoming sack-religious
Associated Press LB DeMarcus Ware leads the league with 19 sacks and anchors the Cowboys' impressive defense. IRVING, Texas -- An NFL cycle often unfolds this way: Defenses start the season ahead of offenses. Then offenses gradually build and click. Not...
RBs Benson, Morris will be hot names on fantasy waiver wire
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch has recorded 164 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. Here's a quick look at 10 players to target off the waiver wire as we head into fantasy football's championship...
NFL.com writers cast their 2009 Pro Bowl ballots
Official ballots are in, and the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl rosters will be announced Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET on a special NFL Total Access 2009 NFL Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network. In the meantime, though, here is how NFL.com's writers and analysts would have voted, had they...
Sunday night game attracts record 23.1 million viewers
Carucci on Cowboys Vic Carucci says Wade Phillips found out the hard way that NFL coaches can never forget what they do best, and it might have come too late for the Cowboys. More ... NEW YORK -- The Dallas Cowboys' victory over the New York Giants drew the most viewers ever for...
Quick Take: Cardinals (8-6) at Patriots (9-5)
Jeff Gross / Getty Images Kurt Warner will look to bounce back against New England's 15th-ranked secondary. Last meeting In Week 2 of 2004, Corey Dillons ran for 158 yards on 32 carries, pacing New England to a 23-12 road win over Arizona. ...
Still some enticing 'hit-or-miss' options on the waiver wire
All season, we've had two strategies for making waiver claims: (1) getting guys with upside who might pan out later in the year; and (2) claiming mediocre players who have a good matchup that week. This week, you can throw the first strategy out the window. We're...
Jaguars place receiver Porter, linebacker Smith on injured reserve
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter made nearly $1 million per catch this season before going on injured reserve Tuesday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Season statistics Catches: 11 Yards: 181 Touchdowns: 1 ...
Quick Take: Jets keep pace in AFC East race
Al Bello / Getty Images Leon Washington finished with 186 total yards and a touchdown. It was over when ... Jets safety Abram Elam sacked J.P. Losman, forcing a fumble at the Bills' 16. DE Shaun Ellis recovered the ball and rumbled into the end zone, giving...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Weekly rankings: Giants maintain top spot despite loss
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after 14 weeks. New York Giants 11-2 (Previous: 1) Maybe the Plaxico Burress distraction was larger than some of us thought it would be. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (2)It's defensive history in the making, although...
Fan voting for Pro Bowl ends up having a distinct Redskins slant
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins won the fan Pro Bowl voting in nine of 19 positions for the NFC, the result of an aggressive marketing campaign that paid dividends even for the lowest rated kicker in the league. Tallies released by the league Thursday show the Redskins on...
Can't-Miss Plays of Week 15
After further review ... It was a game-winning touchdown for the Steelers, as Santonio Holmes just gets into the end zone on this pass from Ben Roethlisberger. Watch Clip Game Highlights Game Center Photos Talk about a defensive...
Awaiting heart transplant, Richardson attends Panthers' win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina owner Jerry Richardson, who is awaiting a heart transplant, attended Sunday's game and watched the Panthers (11-3) clinch at least a tie for the NFC South title, improve to 8-0 at home and prevent the Broncos (8-6) from clinching the AFC West with a...
Giants sign Webster to five-year extension worth $43.5 million
IRVING, Texas -- The New York Giants announced before Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys that they have signed cornerback Corey Webster to a contract extension through the 2013 season. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported that the five-year deal is worth...
Jackson relishes second chance, throws four TDs to lead Vikings
Jeff Gross/Getty Images QB Tarvaris Jackson was 11-of-17 passing in his return to the Vikings' starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Watching from the sidelines all those weeks turned out to be just what Tarvaris Jackson needed. ...
Quick Take: Steelers lock up AFC North
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images The Steelers have outscored their last three opponents 37-0 in the fourth. It was over when ... Ben Roethlisberger scrambled on third-and-goal and found Santonio Holmes in the end zone, barely, to put the Steelers up 13-9 with less than...
Falcons' unexpected success has playoff desire burning in Atlanta
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Falcons RB Michael Turner is one of the few players on the roster who knows the road to the playoffs. ATLANTA -- With the intention of sending a message to his young, playoff-inexperienced Falcons, coach Mike Smith called a team...
