Thursday, November 5, 2009
News for 11/5/09
Fantasy Football Week Nine Rankings: Wide Receivers
Bleacher Report - Your troubles at the wide receiver position in your fantasy football league have nearly ceased. After this week, only two teams have a bye remaining (the ...
Top Ten Reasons Why Iowa Will Lose to Northwestern
Black Heart Gold Pants (blog) - David Banks - While most college football teams these days are finding ways to include black in their uniform color scheme, Northwestern is exclusively devoted to their ...
Why football hasn't become a world sport
San Francisco Chronicle - Ryan Villarreal - Several countries -including Japan, Germany and Mexico - maintain American football leagues. The question remains, though, why football has only achieved ...
Manning-Schaub showdown highlights Week 9 matchups
Here's a look at all the key matchups to watch in Week 9: 1 p.m. ET, FOXHouston at Indianapolis Houston QB Matt Schaub vs. Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning Houston has been playing well, but the Texans are 1-13 in the all-time series against the Colts. Both of...
Ravens looking for revenge after early-season loss to first-place Bengals
A road win over the Baltimore Ravens last month helped the Cincinnati Bengals serve notice they could be a surprising factor in a crowded AFC North. The Ravens now need to return the favor in Cincinnati or face a major uphill climb in the conference's toughest division. ...
Mora sends powerful message to Seahawks: Don't give up
RENTON, Wash. -- Jim Mora is crafting more messages than wins right now. The Seattle coach just released some veterans, including Edgerrin James, the NFL's active leading rusher. He promoted running back Louis Rankin, formerly released by the equally woeful Raiders, from...
Chiefs likely to turn to RB Charles against Jags' vulnerable run defense
Beleaguered Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had his suspension cut in half this week, but he won't get the chance to become the franchise's all-time leading rusher Sunday. Without Johnson, the visiting Chiefs try to turn around a struggling offense when they...
Seahawks look to avoid consecutive losses, play host to lowly Lions
As rough as things are going for the Seattle Seahawks, they're still not as bad as the continued struggles of the Detroit Lions. Two years removed from winning its fourth consecutive NFC West title, Seattle (2-5) has six wins in its last 23 games. The Seahawks' most...
Patriots aim to prove offensive outburst no fluke as they take on Dolphins
The New England Patriots played more like the franchise's dominating 2007 version in two lopsided victories before a bye week, and now they want to show their high-powered attack can keep clicking against tougher competition. They'll also have a few things to prove Sunday...
Forever linked: QBs Rivers and Manning will meet for the first time
Eli Manning and Philip Rivers will forever be linked by the draft-day trade in 2004 that brought Manning to the New York Giants and Rivers to the San Diego Chargers. This season, they may end up being linked for leading a pair of contenders that underachieved. The...
Hasselbeck, Grant among the best fantasy starters for Week 9
Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups of the week and how those matchups will affect your fantasy team. Sleeper alert highlights a player who's under the radar but could produce strong numbers based on the opponent. Owners...
Redskins could prove to be effective tonic for struggling Falcons
Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons certainly need a matchup with a weaker opponent. Facing the Washington Redskins should give them a good chance to win, but may not help Ryan end his struggles. Losers of two straight for the first time under coach Mike Smith, the Falcons hope Ryan...
Streaking Steelers go to Denver to take on Broncos, coming off their first loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get off to a strong start this season, but the defending Super Bowl champions are now playing at a high level. Pittsburgh goes for its fifth straight victory Monday night, when it looks to snap a three-game losing streak to a Denver Broncos...
Packers need boost after second loss to Vikings; here come winless Bucs
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is considering changes to fix the team's porous pass protection. Perhaps merely facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will give the offensive line some confidence. With the hits on Aaron Rodgers beginning to take their toll, the Packers look to...
Star running back relishing role with rebuilding Rams
As the losses have piled up around the NFL, so has the zaniness. Winless Tampa Bay is on its third quarterback. Kansas City running back Larry Johnson blasted his coach on Twitter, then zipped the same gay slur on back-to-back days for public consumption,...
To go 8-0, Saints must stop seven-game home losing skid to Panthers
Outstanding play at the Superdome has helped Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints match the best start in their history. The Carolina Panthers certainly haven't minded playing there, either. The Saints have a chance to go 8-0 for the first time Sunday, but they'll have to...
Blacked-out Jaguars could hit attendance low vs. Chiefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars have failed to sell out a home game for the fourth time this season. For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars, check out the latest from our bloggers. ????Blog Blitz: Jaguars Sunday's game against the...
Pledge to 'PLAY 60' for chance to help 'kick off' Super Bowl XLIV
Kids May Enter 'NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest' on NFLRUSH.com for a Chance to be On-Field at Super Bowl XLIV and be featured on Cartoon Network Don't just go to the Super Bowl... be a part of the Super Bowl. Moments before Super Bowl XLIV kicks off, one...
Motown halftime show to highlight Thanksgiving Day festivities
NFL, United Way and Motown get moving this Thanksgiving NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during...
Motown halftime show to highlight Thanksgiving Day festivities
NFL, United Way and Motown get moving this Thanksgiving NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during...
Jaguars QB Garrard will regain audible authority despite struggles
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars took away David Garrard's radio show early in the season, then stripped him of the authority to call audibles last Sunday. David Garrard, QB Jacksonville Jaguars 2009 Statistics Passer Rating: 78.5 Passing Yards:...
Women's group wants Raiders coach Cable suspended during probe
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The National Organization for Women says Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable should be suspended while the team investigates allegations that he has a history of violent behavior toward women. Cable-Davis sitdown Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has talked...
Bucs will start QB-of-future Freeman while honoring creamsicle past
TAMPA, Fla. -- Josh Freeman wiped the sweat off his forehead, took a deep breath and answered another question about taking over the offense of the only team yet to win a game in the NFL this season. Ready or not, the 17th overall pick in this year's draft will make...
MSU president will meet with football replay representatives
Detroit Free Press - Shannon Shelton - ... meet with representatives from the Big Ten conference Friday in East Lansing to discuss the replay system the conference uses for its football games. ...
Injuries still bedevil WSU football team
Seattle Times -Washington State will be without the services of safety Chima Nwachukwu when they play at No. 21 Arizona on Saturday. The Associated Press Washington State ...
A look at this week's Big East football games
MiamiHerald.com -By AP AP For Cincinnati? Everything. The Bearcats have their highest national ranking ever and are fifth in the BCS rankings, also their top mark. ...
Perfect Saints still have concerns
FOX 8 News WVUE-TV -It's sloppy football and it's not what we preach around here. It's not what we teach. It's not how we work. So it's a bad reflection on us and we.
Maryland football's 'dilemma'
Baltimore Sun - Quarterback Chris Turner said he took off and went to Fort Lauderdale, where he played some flag football. There could be an easy joke here about whether he ...
Browns' Jamal Lewis thinking about life after football
Chicago Tribune - Lewis probably appreciated the discipline Mangini brought and the tough, hard-nosed football Mangini wants his team to play. Lewis has never been one to shy ...
So who would be Georgia's next football coach?
The Huntsville Times - al.com - Paul Gattis - 1 a year ago. Now the coach needs a vote of confidence from the AD? I'm asking now to beat the rush: Who will be Georgia's next football coach?
Local football player receiving national attention for tackling teammate
Las Vegas Sun - Ray Brewer - Cory Turner's now infamous play during a local adult football game will surely be part of sports blooper highlight packages for ...
A Sensible Response To Senseless Shooting
Gazette Newspapers -Maybe the football game, and all football games, should be played in the afternoon instead of the evening. Maybe there shouldn't be football, or any other, ...
Evashevski: A passion for football, love of life
Petoskey News-Review -He was considered one of the best college football quarterbacks and coaches in Big Ten history. But family members describe Forest "Evy" Evashevski as ...
Bleacher Report - Your troubles at the wide receiver position in your fantasy football league have nearly ceased. After this week, only two teams have a bye remaining (the ...
Top Ten Reasons Why Iowa Will Lose to Northwestern
Black Heart Gold Pants (blog) - David Banks - While most college football teams these days are finding ways to include black in their uniform color scheme, Northwestern is exclusively devoted to their ...
Why football hasn't become a world sport
San Francisco Chronicle - Ryan Villarreal - Several countries -including Japan, Germany and Mexico - maintain American football leagues. The question remains, though, why football has only achieved ...
Manning-Schaub showdown highlights Week 9 matchups
Here's a look at all the key matchups to watch in Week 9: 1 p.m. ET, FOXHouston at Indianapolis Houston QB Matt Schaub vs. Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning Houston has been playing well, but the Texans are 1-13 in the all-time series against the Colts. Both of...
Ravens looking for revenge after early-season loss to first-place Bengals
A road win over the Baltimore Ravens last month helped the Cincinnati Bengals serve notice they could be a surprising factor in a crowded AFC North. The Ravens now need to return the favor in Cincinnati or face a major uphill climb in the conference's toughest division. ...
Mora sends powerful message to Seahawks: Don't give up
RENTON, Wash. -- Jim Mora is crafting more messages than wins right now. The Seattle coach just released some veterans, including Edgerrin James, the NFL's active leading rusher. He promoted running back Louis Rankin, formerly released by the equally woeful Raiders, from...
Chiefs likely to turn to RB Charles against Jags' vulnerable run defense
Beleaguered Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson had his suspension cut in half this week, but he won't get the chance to become the franchise's all-time leading rusher Sunday. Without Johnson, the visiting Chiefs try to turn around a struggling offense when they...
Seahawks look to avoid consecutive losses, play host to lowly Lions
As rough as things are going for the Seattle Seahawks, they're still not as bad as the continued struggles of the Detroit Lions. Two years removed from winning its fourth consecutive NFC West title, Seattle (2-5) has six wins in its last 23 games. The Seahawks' most...
Patriots aim to prove offensive outburst no fluke as they take on Dolphins
The New England Patriots played more like the franchise's dominating 2007 version in two lopsided victories before a bye week, and now they want to show their high-powered attack can keep clicking against tougher competition. They'll also have a few things to prove Sunday...
Forever linked: QBs Rivers and Manning will meet for the first time
Eli Manning and Philip Rivers will forever be linked by the draft-day trade in 2004 that brought Manning to the New York Giants and Rivers to the San Diego Chargers. This season, they may end up being linked for leading a pair of contenders that underachieved. The...
Hasselbeck, Grant among the best fantasy starters for Week 9
Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups of the week and how those matchups will affect your fantasy team. Sleeper alert highlights a player who's under the radar but could produce strong numbers based on the opponent. Owners...
Redskins could prove to be effective tonic for struggling Falcons
Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons certainly need a matchup with a weaker opponent. Facing the Washington Redskins should give them a good chance to win, but may not help Ryan end his struggles. Losers of two straight for the first time under coach Mike Smith, the Falcons hope Ryan...
Streaking Steelers go to Denver to take on Broncos, coming off their first loss
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get off to a strong start this season, but the defending Super Bowl champions are now playing at a high level. Pittsburgh goes for its fifth straight victory Monday night, when it looks to snap a three-game losing streak to a Denver Broncos...
Packers need boost after second loss to Vikings; here come winless Bucs
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is considering changes to fix the team's porous pass protection. Perhaps merely facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will give the offensive line some confidence. With the hits on Aaron Rodgers beginning to take their toll, the Packers look to...
Star running back relishing role with rebuilding Rams
As the losses have piled up around the NFL, so has the zaniness. Winless Tampa Bay is on its third quarterback. Kansas City running back Larry Johnson blasted his coach on Twitter, then zipped the same gay slur on back-to-back days for public consumption,...
To go 8-0, Saints must stop seven-game home losing skid to Panthers
Outstanding play at the Superdome has helped Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints match the best start in their history. The Carolina Panthers certainly haven't minded playing there, either. The Saints have a chance to go 8-0 for the first time Sunday, but they'll have to...
Blacked-out Jaguars could hit attendance low vs. Chiefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars have failed to sell out a home game for the fourth time this season. For more on the Jacksonville Jaguars, check out the latest from our bloggers. ????Blog Blitz: Jaguars Sunday's game against the...
Pledge to 'PLAY 60' for chance to help 'kick off' Super Bowl XLIV
Kids May Enter 'NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest' on NFLRUSH.com for a Chance to be On-Field at Super Bowl XLIV and be featured on Cartoon Network Don't just go to the Super Bowl... be a part of the Super Bowl. Moments before Super Bowl XLIV kicks off, one...
Motown halftime show to highlight Thanksgiving Day festivities
NFL, United Way and Motown get moving this Thanksgiving NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during...
Motown halftime show to highlight Thanksgiving Day festivities
NFL, United Way and Motown get moving this Thanksgiving NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during...
Jaguars QB Garrard will regain audible authority despite struggles
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jaguars took away David Garrard's radio show early in the season, then stripped him of the authority to call audibles last Sunday. David Garrard, QB Jacksonville Jaguars 2009 Statistics Passer Rating: 78.5 Passing Yards:...
Women's group wants Raiders coach Cable suspended during probe
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The National Organization for Women says Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable should be suspended while the team investigates allegations that he has a history of violent behavior toward women. Cable-Davis sitdown Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has talked...
Bucs will start QB-of-future Freeman while honoring creamsicle past
TAMPA, Fla. -- Josh Freeman wiped the sweat off his forehead, took a deep breath and answered another question about taking over the offense of the only team yet to win a game in the NFL this season. Ready or not, the 17th overall pick in this year's draft will make...
MSU president will meet with football replay representatives
Detroit Free Press - Shannon Shelton - ... meet with representatives from the Big Ten conference Friday in East Lansing to discuss the replay system the conference uses for its football games. ...
Injuries still bedevil WSU football team
Seattle Times -Washington State will be without the services of safety Chima Nwachukwu when they play at No. 21 Arizona on Saturday. The Associated Press Washington State ...
A look at this week's Big East football games
MiamiHerald.com -By AP AP For Cincinnati? Everything. The Bearcats have their highest national ranking ever and are fifth in the BCS rankings, also their top mark. ...
Perfect Saints still have concerns
FOX 8 News WVUE-TV -It's sloppy football and it's not what we preach around here. It's not what we teach. It's not how we work. So it's a bad reflection on us and we.
Maryland football's 'dilemma'
Baltimore Sun - Quarterback Chris Turner said he took off and went to Fort Lauderdale, where he played some flag football. There could be an easy joke here about whether he ...
Browns' Jamal Lewis thinking about life after football
Chicago Tribune - Lewis probably appreciated the discipline Mangini brought and the tough, hard-nosed football Mangini wants his team to play. Lewis has never been one to shy ...
So who would be Georgia's next football coach?
The Huntsville Times - al.com - Paul Gattis - 1 a year ago. Now the coach needs a vote of confidence from the AD? I'm asking now to beat the rush: Who will be Georgia's next football coach?
Local football player receiving national attention for tackling teammate
Las Vegas Sun - Ray Brewer - Cory Turner's now infamous play during a local adult football game will surely be part of sports blooper highlight packages for ...
A Sensible Response To Senseless Shooting
Gazette Newspapers -Maybe the football game, and all football games, should be played in the afternoon instead of the evening. Maybe there shouldn't be football, or any other, ...
Evashevski: A passion for football, love of life
Petoskey News-Review -He was considered one of the best college football quarterbacks and coaches in Big Ten history. But family members describe Forest "Evy" Evashevski as ...
Monday, November 2, 2009
News for 11/2/09
Top Syracuse receiver quits football team
RocNow - Jim Mandelaro - AP/Kevin Rivoli Syracuse wide receiver Mike Williams shakes a tackle by South Florida's Aaron Harris during the second quarter in an NCAA college football ...
Rewinding the highs and lows from the college football weekend
USA Today - It was another eventful weekend in college football. Here's a look at all the highs and lows from the action across the country. Oregon grounds down USC. ...
Football dad punched by former Raider
United Press International - 2 (UPI) -- A California boys' football coach says former Oakland Raiders player Jeremy Brigham injured him in a fight over alleged stolen plays. ...
Week 10 College Football Picks From whatifsports.com
Bleacher Report - Each Monday morning, we will preview every college football DI FBS game of the upcoming week. All of our college football content, including our most recent ...
Dr. Drew comes to aid of seriously injured Pasadena football player; school ...
Los Angeles Times - Dr. Drew Pinsky, the radio and TV host, came to the aid of a Pasadena Polytechnic High School football player who was critically injured during Friday's ...
Two men accused of attacking high school football ref in New Jersey
USA Today - BOGOTA, NJ (AP) — Aggravated assault charges have been filed against two New Jersey men who allegedly attacked a referee after a close high school football ...
UCLA football: Bruins face Pacific 10 Conference have-nots
Los Angeles Times - If there was ever a time for UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel to be relentlessly positive, it would be now. The Bruins are coming off a feel-good moment in a 26-19 ...
Victim says Wigan's King should never play football again
Click Lancashire - Kieran Evans - Published Mon 02 Nov 2009 12:46 The victim of Marlon King's attack believes the striker should be banned for life from football. 20-year-old law student, ...
Florida Gators: First Class Football, Second Class Citizens
Bleacher Report - This is seen by most as blatantly unsportsmanlike and a disgrace to the game of football but Tim Tebow and Head Coach Urban Meyer attempted to cover up the ...
UW recruit one of three Auburn football players suspended
Seattle Times - Washington recruit Chris Young and two other players have been suspended from the Auburn High School football team for the ...
South Jersey football highlight: Glassboro streak snapped
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Todd Schmerler - After Wayne Hills had its 55-game winning streak -- the second-longest in state history - snapped by St. Joseph ...
Five aim for perfect football regular seasons
The ranks of unbeaten football teams dwindled by nearly half this week as Poly, Atholton and Chesapeake-Baltimore County suffered their first marks in the ...
Victory keeps UB's bowl hopes alive
Buffalo News - Rodney McKissic - The University at Buffalo's football program was quite different when Dave Clawson was an assistant coach. The practice field was on the ...
Big Ten football roundup: Ohio State kicker Aaron Pettrey out for the season
PennLive.com - Dustin Hockensmith - AP Photo/Jay LaPreteOhio State coach Jim Tressel will be without senior kicker Aaron Pettrey (torn MCL) for the rest ...
Three ACC Weekly Honors for Duke Football
GoDuke.com - DURHAM, NC – Three Duke football players – Thaddeus Lewis, Will Snyderwine and Conner Vernon – earned weekly honors from the ACC following the Blue Devils' ...
College Football Predictions Week 10
Sports-Odds.com - Pat Spence -College Football Predictions Week 10: Jordon Wynn replaced starter Terrance Cain in the second half and the Utes (No. 16 BCS, No. ...
Record Number of Arrests at 2009 Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic
WTVY - JACKSONVILLE—In the largest college football game enforcement effort by state authorities this season, Florida Department of Business and Professional ...
Ohio: St. Xavier football earns No. 1 seed in Region 4
MaxPreps - Mike Dyer - 1 seed in the postseason and league champion, the Cincinnati St. Xavier football team had other plans on Halloween Night Saturday in the Queen City. ...
49ers to be without LT Staley, CB Clements for significant time
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Left tackle Joe Staley limped through the 49ers locker room with a bulky brace on his sprained right knee. Cornerback Nate Clements cradled his broken right shoulder blade in a sling. Joe Staley, LT San Francisco 49ers Experience: 3rd season ...
Slaton's benching, Favre's performance highlight Week 8 storylines
From studs to duds, sleepers and more, NFL.com breaks down the biggest fantasy stories of the week. 1. Steve Slaton gets benched, Ryan Moats shines. In the Week 8 edition of Start 'Em & Sit 'Em, Slaton was listed as the start of the week. After all, he was facing...
You decide: Best photo of Week 8
Later, fellas LM Otero / Associated Press Dallas' Sam Hurd leaves Seattles Ken Lucas, Jordan Babineaux and Aaron Curry in the dust on his way to a TD. That's using your head Peter Morgan / Associated Press New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards goes head...
Hobbled Rodgers only one of problems facing humbled Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The hits just keep on coming for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has experienced a season's worth of sacks in seven games. All that punishment is beginning to take its toll. Rodgers limped away from Sunday's loss to...
Season ticket-holders organizing protest will meet with Lerner
CLEVELAND -- Two longtime Cleveland Browns season ticket-holders organizing a protest to show their disgust with a decade of losing will meet with team owner Randy Lerner. Mike Randall and Tony Schafer, who have been urging other Cleveland fans to stay away from their seats for...
Raiders to have 'serious evaluation' of allegations against Cable
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. The team released a statement in response to allegations made to ESPN by Cable's first wife, Sandy Cable,...
Commissioner Goodell to ask Congress for change in labor law
WASHINGTON -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to ask Congress for legislation that would protect collective bargaining agreements from state law challenges, like the one that led to blocking the suspensions of two players who tested positive for banned substances. "We...
Brees, Brown could send you to the 2010 Kickoff Game!
Lynne Sladky / Associated Press Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will be a popular starting option in NFL.com's Fan Challenge. On Thursday, November 12, the first of eight games to air on the NFL Network kicks off as the Chicago Bears face the San...
You decide: Best photo of Week 7
Get out of my way Paul Spinelli / Associated Press Adrian Peterson runs over the Steelers' William Gay during Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Come fly with me Jeffrey M. Boan / Associated Press Reggie Bush takes to the air for a fourth-quarter...
Quick Take: Packers-Vikings
Packers welcome Favre, Vikings to Lambeau In Brief ?? Last meeting: In Week 4, Brett Favre passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings knocked off the Packers, 30-23. ?? Streaks: The Packers have won six of the past seven meetings and have a 49-46-1 overall...
Agent confirms that Chiefs, Johnson have reached agreement
Larry Johnson's agent confirmed earlier reports that he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000. Peter Schaffer told The Associated Press that nothing had...
Two women accuse Raiders coach Cable of violent behavior
NEW YORK -- The former wife of Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend claim the Oakland Raiders' coach has a history of violent behavior toward women, and both asked that he seek help for his anger. Sandy Cable and Marie Lutz said in seperate interviews on ESPN's "Outside...
Eagles RB Westbrook held out vs. Giants after concussion
PHILADEPHIA -- Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win. Westbrook has only 197 yards rushing this season. He didn't practice all week after he was knocked unconscious in...
Lions' Stafford in and Calvin Johnson out vs. Rams
DETROIT -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams. Dennis Northcutt replaced Johnson in Detroit's lineup Sunday. Stafford missed two games with an injured right knee. He was able to rest last week...
Jets WR Cotchery active; Dolphins LB Crowder out
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is active for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins after missing two weeks with an injured left hamstring. Wide receiver Brad Smith missed his third straight game with a quadriceps injury....
Texans WR Johnson active; Bills missing five starters
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- As expected, top receiver Andre Johnson is active for the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Johnson played despite sustaining a bruised lung in the second quarter of Houston's win over San Francisco last Sunday. He leads the league...
Wayne active, rookie Brown out for Colts
INDIANPOLIS -- Colts running back Donald Brown, cornerback Marlin Jackson and former starting left tackle Tony Ugoh are all inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco. Brown is out with a bruised left shoulder. Jackson missed the previous two games with a right...
Seahawks CB Trufant active vs. Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Former Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant was active for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list. The Seahawks were without backup defensive backs Travis Fisher (pelvis) and C.J....
Bears honor late RB Payton with halftime video tribute
CHICAGO -- Ten years to the day that he died, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton was honored by the Chicago Bears with a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Cleveland??Browns. The Soldier Field crowd roared during a video tribute that showed highlights...
Report: Texans' Daniels could miss rest of season with knee injury
Walking on crutches and with his head hung low, Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels feared his season might be over after he hurt his right knee during Sunday's 31-10 road victory over the Buffalo??Bills. "I'm concerned," said Daniels, who made his first Pro Bowl...
RocNow - Jim Mandelaro - AP/Kevin Rivoli Syracuse wide receiver Mike Williams shakes a tackle by South Florida's Aaron Harris during the second quarter in an NCAA college football ...
Rewinding the highs and lows from the college football weekend
USA Today - It was another eventful weekend in college football. Here's a look at all the highs and lows from the action across the country. Oregon grounds down USC. ...
Football dad punched by former Raider
United Press International - 2 (UPI) -- A California boys' football coach says former Oakland Raiders player Jeremy Brigham injured him in a fight over alleged stolen plays. ...
Week 10 College Football Picks From whatifsports.com
Bleacher Report - Each Monday morning, we will preview every college football DI FBS game of the upcoming week. All of our college football content, including our most recent ...
Dr. Drew comes to aid of seriously injured Pasadena football player; school ...
Los Angeles Times - Dr. Drew Pinsky, the radio and TV host, came to the aid of a Pasadena Polytechnic High School football player who was critically injured during Friday's ...
Two men accused of attacking high school football ref in New Jersey
USA Today - BOGOTA, NJ (AP) — Aggravated assault charges have been filed against two New Jersey men who allegedly attacked a referee after a close high school football ...
UCLA football: Bruins face Pacific 10 Conference have-nots
Los Angeles Times - If there was ever a time for UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel to be relentlessly positive, it would be now. The Bruins are coming off a feel-good moment in a 26-19 ...
Victim says Wigan's King should never play football again
Click Lancashire - Kieran Evans - Published Mon 02 Nov 2009 12:46 The victim of Marlon King's attack believes the striker should be banned for life from football. 20-year-old law student, ...
Florida Gators: First Class Football, Second Class Citizens
Bleacher Report - This is seen by most as blatantly unsportsmanlike and a disgrace to the game of football but Tim Tebow and Head Coach Urban Meyer attempted to cover up the ...
UW recruit one of three Auburn football players suspended
Seattle Times - Washington recruit Chris Young and two other players have been suspended from the Auburn High School football team for the ...
South Jersey football highlight: Glassboro streak snapped
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Todd Schmerler - After Wayne Hills had its 55-game winning streak -- the second-longest in state history - snapped by St. Joseph ...
Five aim for perfect football regular seasons
The ranks of unbeaten football teams dwindled by nearly half this week as Poly, Atholton and Chesapeake-Baltimore County suffered their first marks in the ...
Victory keeps UB's bowl hopes alive
Buffalo News - Rodney McKissic - The University at Buffalo's football program was quite different when Dave Clawson was an assistant coach. The practice field was on the ...
Big Ten football roundup: Ohio State kicker Aaron Pettrey out for the season
PennLive.com - Dustin Hockensmith - AP Photo/Jay LaPreteOhio State coach Jim Tressel will be without senior kicker Aaron Pettrey (torn MCL) for the rest ...
Three ACC Weekly Honors for Duke Football
GoDuke.com - DURHAM, NC – Three Duke football players – Thaddeus Lewis, Will Snyderwine and Conner Vernon – earned weekly honors from the ACC following the Blue Devils' ...
College Football Predictions Week 10
Sports-Odds.com - Pat Spence -College Football Predictions Week 10: Jordon Wynn replaced starter Terrance Cain in the second half and the Utes (No. 16 BCS, No. ...
Record Number of Arrests at 2009 Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic
WTVY - JACKSONVILLE—In the largest college football game enforcement effort by state authorities this season, Florida Department of Business and Professional ...
Ohio: St. Xavier football earns No. 1 seed in Region 4
MaxPreps - Mike Dyer - 1 seed in the postseason and league champion, the Cincinnati St. Xavier football team had other plans on Halloween Night Saturday in the Queen City. ...
49ers to be without LT Staley, CB Clements for significant time
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Left tackle Joe Staley limped through the 49ers locker room with a bulky brace on his sprained right knee. Cornerback Nate Clements cradled his broken right shoulder blade in a sling. Joe Staley, LT San Francisco 49ers Experience: 3rd season ...
Slaton's benching, Favre's performance highlight Week 8 storylines
From studs to duds, sleepers and more, NFL.com breaks down the biggest fantasy stories of the week. 1. Steve Slaton gets benched, Ryan Moats shines. In the Week 8 edition of Start 'Em & Sit 'Em, Slaton was listed as the start of the week. After all, he was facing...
You decide: Best photo of Week 8
Later, fellas LM Otero / Associated Press Dallas' Sam Hurd leaves Seattles Ken Lucas, Jordan Babineaux and Aaron Curry in the dust on his way to a TD. That's using your head Peter Morgan / Associated Press New York Jets WR Braylon Edwards goes head...
Hobbled Rodgers only one of problems facing humbled Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The hits just keep on coming for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has experienced a season's worth of sacks in seven games. All that punishment is beginning to take its toll. Rodgers limped away from Sunday's loss to...
Season ticket-holders organizing protest will meet with Lerner
CLEVELAND -- Two longtime Cleveland Browns season ticket-holders organizing a protest to show their disgust with a decade of losing will meet with team owner Randy Lerner. Mike Randall and Tony Schafer, who have been urging other Cleveland fans to stay away from their seats for...
Raiders to have 'serious evaluation' of allegations against Cable
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women. The team released a statement in response to allegations made to ESPN by Cable's first wife, Sandy Cable,...
Commissioner Goodell to ask Congress for change in labor law
WASHINGTON -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell plans to ask Congress for legislation that would protect collective bargaining agreements from state law challenges, like the one that led to blocking the suspensions of two players who tested positive for banned substances. "We...
Brees, Brown could send you to the 2010 Kickoff Game!
Lynne Sladky / Associated Press Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will be a popular starting option in NFL.com's Fan Challenge. On Thursday, November 12, the first of eight games to air on the NFL Network kicks off as the Chicago Bears face the San...
You decide: Best photo of Week 7
Get out of my way Paul Spinelli / Associated Press Adrian Peterson runs over the Steelers' William Gay during Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Come fly with me Jeffrey M. Boan / Associated Press Reggie Bush takes to the air for a fourth-quarter...
Quick Take: Packers-Vikings
Packers welcome Favre, Vikings to Lambeau In Brief ?? Last meeting: In Week 4, Brett Favre passed for 271 yards and three touchdowns as the Vikings knocked off the Packers, 30-23. ?? Streaks: The Packers have won six of the past seven meetings and have a 49-46-1 overall...
Agent confirms that Chiefs, Johnson have reached agreement
Larry Johnson's agent confirmed earlier reports that he and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed Saturday night to cut the running back's two-week suspension in half, saving him more than $300,000. Peter Schaffer told The Associated Press that nothing had...
Two women accuse Raiders coach Cable of violent behavior
NEW YORK -- The former wife of Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend claim the Oakland Raiders' coach has a history of violent behavior toward women, and both asked that he seek help for his anger. Sandy Cable and Marie Lutz said in seperate interviews on ESPN's "Outside...
Eagles RB Westbrook held out vs. Giants after concussion
PHILADEPHIA -- Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win. Westbrook has only 197 yards rushing this season. He didn't practice all week after he was knocked unconscious in...
Lions' Stafford in and Calvin Johnson out vs. Rams
DETROIT -- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams. Dennis Northcutt replaced Johnson in Detroit's lineup Sunday. Stafford missed two games with an injured right knee. He was able to rest last week...
Jets WR Cotchery active; Dolphins LB Crowder out
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery is active for the team's game against the Miami Dolphins after missing two weeks with an injured left hamstring. Wide receiver Brad Smith missed his third straight game with a quadriceps injury....
Texans WR Johnson active; Bills missing five starters
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- As expected, top receiver Andre Johnson is active for the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Johnson played despite sustaining a bruised lung in the second quarter of Houston's win over San Francisco last Sunday. He leads the league...
Wayne active, rookie Brown out for Colts
INDIANPOLIS -- Colts running back Donald Brown, cornerback Marlin Jackson and former starting left tackle Tony Ugoh are all inactive for Sunday's game against San Francisco. Brown is out with a bruised left shoulder. Jackson missed the previous two games with a right...
Seahawks CB Trufant active vs. Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Former Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant was active for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list. The Seahawks were without backup defensive backs Travis Fisher (pelvis) and C.J....
Bears honor late RB Payton with halftime video tribute
CHICAGO -- Ten years to the day that he died, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton was honored by the Chicago Bears with a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Cleveland??Browns. The Soldier Field crowd roared during a video tribute that showed highlights...
Report: Texans' Daniels could miss rest of season with knee injury
Walking on crutches and with his head hung low, Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels feared his season might be over after he hurt his right knee during Sunday's 31-10 road victory over the Buffalo??Bills. "I'm concerned," said Daniels, who made his first Pro Bowl...
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