NCAA Football Preview - Western Michigan Broncos
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: After struggling to a 5-7 record in 2007,
NBC signs two-year extension for 'Sunday Night Football'
Albany Times Union - Pete Dougherty -NBC announced that it has signed a two-year contract extension with the league to continue televising “Sunday Night Football.” The NFL earlier locked up ...
College football preseason? Not a great idea
Detroit Free Press - Jamie Samuelsen - I'm sure that most coaches in college football would love this. Except, of course, for the coaches of smaller programs who would love nothing more than to ...
Baldwin Urges Football Fans To Forgive Vick
San Francisco Chronicle - Alec Baldwin is urging football fans to forgive shamed quarterback Michael Vick, insisting it's time to let the star make up for his crimes against animals. ...
NCAA Football Preview - Kent State Golden Flashes
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: The Golden Flashes struggled through most of ...
NCAA Football Preview - Northern Illinois Huskies
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: After going 2-10 in 2007 the Huskies made ...
Phillip Fulmer on Kiffin: 'You better be able to back it up'
Newsday - Neil Best - Sure, I'ma native of the New York area, but even I was able to recognize a famous SEC football coach when I saw one at CBS College Sports' studios at ...
NCAA Football Preview - Ball State Cardinals
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino -Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: Since 2004 when the Cardinals went just 2-9, ...
NCAA Football Preview - Temple Owls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: After posting just four wins from 2003 to 2006 ...
NCAA Football Preview - Toledo Rockets
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: 2008 was another down year for the Toledo ...
NCAA Football Preview - Buffalo Bulls
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: The 2008 campaign was a magical one for coach ...
Football greats in motivational film
Providence Journal - Red Zone is designed to motivate high school football players and give them access to professional coaches and players who will present inside tips on ...
NCAA Football Preview - Akron Zips
Seattle Post Intelligencer - John Agovino - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 2008 SEASON IN REVIEW: 2008 was the third consecutive season the Zips ...
Penn State's Crawford is a Brit who can hit
ESPN - Adam Rittenberg - He grew up in England, moved to New Jersey as a 16-year-old and didn't start playing football until his junior year of high school. Crawford, who starred in ...
Miami AD confident in direction program is headed
ESPN - Heather Dinich - There is a sense of confidence in the direction Miami's football program is headed, and it starts at the top. "I believe in what he's doing," Hocutt said. ...
Quick Take: Eagles at Colts
AJ Mast / Associated press Peyton Manning got sacked three times in only one series of action last week. Keep your eye on ... On NFL Network: Philadelphia Eagles at Indianapolis Colts, Friday, August 21 1 p.m. ET (Replay) ?? NFL...
Aug 19, 2009
Quick Take: Broncos at Seahawks
Ben Liebenberg / NFL.com RB Justin Forsett could end up making his way into the Seahawks' running back rotation. Keep your eye on ... On NFL Network: Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (local) (Live!) ?? NFL...
Aug 19, 2009
Quick Take: Falcons at St. Louis
Carlos Osorio / Associated Press RB Michael Turner was in midseason form in the first week of the preseason. Keep your eye on ... On NFL Network: Atlanta Falcons at St. Louis, Saturday, 2 a.m. ET (Tape delayed) ?? NFL Network preseason...
Aug 19, 2009
Favre returns (again): QB signs with Vikings, hopes for Super Bowl
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Brett Favre unretired again and will wear purple this time. Chew on that, cheeseheads. Pulling an about-face on his playing status for the second straight summer, the three-time NFL MVP quarterback will suit up for his old rival, the Minnesota...
Aug 19, 2009
Mendenhall, Rice could be valuable behind injury-prone veterans
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall was limited to just 19 carries as a rookie due to an injured shoulder. Fantasy prognosticators and owners alike spend much of the offseason compiling a list of potential sleepers who could...
Aug 19, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Entering second season as the starter, Rodgers comfortable as team leader
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- With all due respect to their unique community ownership arrangement, the Green Bay Packers belong to one person: Aaron Rodgers. Even with Brett Favre making new headlines by signing Tuesday with the arch-rival Minnesota??Vikings,...
Aug 19, 2009 Vic Carucci
Top 10 nicknames in NFL history
Monsters of the Midway From Bronko Nagurski to Brian Urlacher, the Bears have been led by some of the most familiar characters in the game's history. Watch Bears history Key players: Bronko Nagurski Dick Butkus Over the Hill Gang Redskins...
Aug 19, 2009
Top 10 weather games in NFL history
Red Right 88 This 1980 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at cold Cleveland Municipal Stadium had a memorable, yet painful, finish for Browns fans. Watch clip 1980 standings Photos: Braving the weather 1979 Buccaneers vs. Chiefs Monsoon Torrential rain...
Aug 19, 2009
Marshall says directive created trust issues with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Brandon Marshall has no problem working with the scout team while he plays his way back into Pro Bowl form. What is bothering him is the way the Denver Broncos handled his acquittal on misdemeanor battery charges last week. In his first public...
Aug 19, 2009
Running backs rule the first round of final three-round mock draft
LM Otero / Associated Press Cowboys running back Marion Barber will be one of the better options at his position in fantasy drafts. Continuing our monthly one-man, three-round mock series, let's take a look at who has moved up, down and out of our...
Aug 19, 2009 Michael Fabiano
Broncos PR staffer's alleged directive about Marshall concerns WR's agent
Brandon Marshall's agent, Kennard McGuire, said Tuesday that he remains concerned about how a Denver Broncos public relations staff member handled his client's acquittal on misdemeanor battery charges last week. NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reported Monday that,...
Aug 19, 2009
Broncos WR Marshall says team staffer's directive created trust issues
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Brandon Marshall has no problem working with the scout team while he plays his way back into Pro Bowl form. What is bothering him is the way the Denver Broncos handled his acquittal on misdemeanor battery charges last week. In his...
Aug 19, 2009
Browns' Mangini not ready to reveal which QB will start vs. Lions
BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini is keeping his starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason home opener -- and beyond -- a secret. Mangini declined to say Wednesday whether Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn will start at quarterback against the Detroit Lions.
Aug 19, 2009
Steelers offensive starters to play one quarter against Redskins
LATROBE, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive starters are expected to play about one quarter against the Washington Redskins on Saturday night, or about the same amount of time they were on the field against the Arizona Cardinals. "We'll see how many snaps...
Aug 19, 2009
Cardinals hope to show 2008 was no fluke, build on last year's success
Ross D. Franklin / Associated Press Kurt??Warner and the Cardinals aim to not repeat the fate of former Super Bowl losers. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- As defending NFC West title holders and the reigning NFC champions, the Cardinals are in a far different place now than...
Aug 19, 2009 Pat Kirwan
Jackson, Welker have additional value in PPR fantasy leagues
Greg Trott / Associated Press Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is an absolute superstar in fantasy leagues that reward points for catches. I'm in a PPR league that drafts in a few weeks, so I've been reading everything I can find. However, all of...
Aug 19, 2009 Michael Fabiano
