Wednesday, October 28, 2009
News for 10/29/09
Conyers wants review of football head injury data
The Associated Press - Frederic J. Frommer - Lamar Smith of Texas, the top Republican on the panel, said that while Congress can highlight the consequences of playing football, "the NFL does not need ...
Man Charged With Murder of UConn Football Player
Hip-Hop Wired - Danielle Canada -A man has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old University of Connecticut football star, Jasper Howard. Police formally charged 21-year-old John ...
College Football NCAA lifts postseason ban on Eastern Washington
Seattle Times - By AP SPOKANE — The NCAA has lifted its ban on Eastern Washington's football team that would have prevented the Eagles from playing in the postseason. ...
UCLA football: Finger pointing goes beyond Bruin quarterbacks
Los Angeles Times - UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel has preached “no finger pointing” in post-game and post-practice stump speeches. But even he had to catch himself after the 27-13 ...
Coaching is overrated in football
ESPN - Gregg Easterbrook - In the cult of football, surely few things are more overrated than play calling. Much football commentary, from high school stands to ...
Save your complaints: Lynch will return in 2010 as IU football coach
Indianapolis Star - He believes Bill Lynch is a good fit for the IU football program and he supports his head coach. Basically, Glass made two points in the story that I'll ...
TCU football coach won't lobby for his team
The Coloradoan - Kelly Lyell - "Boise State's got a good football team," Patterson said. "... I love coach (Chris) Petersen, I love the job their staff does and the way their kids play, ...
Tuskers bring UFL football to the Trop
DevilRays.com - Bill Chastain - Bollinger and the Tuskers worked out at the home of the Rays on Wednesday morning in advance of their United Football League game against the Las Vegas ...
Short on numbers, six-man football has Texas-sized appeal
USA Today - Jeff Miller - By Michael Mulvey, for USA TODAY By Jeff Miller By Jeff Miller, Special for USA TODAY STRAWN, Texas — The best little rivalry in Texas high school football ...
Michigan Football Under NCAA Scrutiny For Practice Time
AHN - Matthew Harvey - Ann Arbor, MI (AHN) - The NCAA will be taking a long close look at the University of Michigan, following up on its initial investigation. ...
Georgia Football Press Conference Quotes
WCTV - Athens, GA - Georgia head coach Mark Richt and a delegation of football players met with the media Tuesday during the Bulldogs' weekly press luncheon. ...
Football: Alabama news & links
Capstone Report (blog) - First, a transcript of some of Saban's comments courtesy of UA: TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama football team returned to the practice field on Tuesday, ...
MSU Removes Two Running Backs From Football Team
WILX-TV - Tim Staudt - With little explanation, MSU football coach Mark Dantonio released a statement Wednesday announcing that running backs Caulton Ray and Andre Anderson have ...
WSU Football Cal Game Awards Worth Noting
Bleacher Report - Following each Washington State Cougar football game, Joe Nickell of WSU media relations releases a list of game awards handed out for outstanding play. ...
Ohio State football: Tressel sells players on urgent need to improve
Columbus Dispatch - Ken Gordon - ... November," defensive end Thaddeus Gibson said. "So we've just got to make sure we hold up our end of the deal and go out there and play some good football."
Iowa State's Post-Game Celebration Reminds Us Why We Love This Game
Bleacher Report - The choked up words from Rhoad's mouth just barely managed to slip out, but these simple words were enough to give any true college football fan instant ...
With recent contracts for QBs, what is Orton worth to Broncos?
With recent quarterback contracts pushing toward $1 million a game for the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, what is Kyle Orton worth? I recently spoke to two former front office executives about placing a value on Orton, especially in light of what Jay Cutler...
Seahawks place nine-time Pro Bowl LT Jones on injured reserve
RENTON, Wash. -- Walter Jones has gone on the Seahawks' injured reserve list, ending the six-time All-Pro left tackle's season and perhaps his illustrious career. Walter Jones, OT Seattle Seahawks Age: 35 Height: 6-5??Weight: 325 College: Florida...
Anatomy of a Play: Bush's double-reverse touchdown
The New Orleans Saints remained undefeated with a furious, 36-point second-half rally in Miami. The key to their turnaround was play calling and execution. Coach Sean Payton kept his team focused on one snap at a time and the Saints delivered. An example of one of...
Goodell defends NFL policies on head injuries to Congress
WASHINGTON -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league's policies on concussions before Congress. Under sometimes-contentious questioning from lawmakers --...
Jets QB Sanchez donates 1,000 hot dogs, burgers to soup kitchen
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Mark Sanchez is hot-doggin' it again. For more on the New York Jets, check out the latest from our Jets bloggers. ????Blog Blitz: Jets This time, the New York Jets' rookie quarterback isn't sneaking a snack on...
Lions have QB Stafford at practice, but WR Johnson can't go
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took another step toward being able to play. Matthew Stafford, QB Detroit Lions 2009 Statistics Passer Rating: 65.5 Passing Yards: 894 TD/INT: 3/6 Stafford participated without...
Draft's top cornerbacks: Which will win out -- size or production?
» More from the draft series: QB RB TE WR G C OT DL DE/OLB ILB Does size really matter? That what scouts are pondering after taking a look at the cornerbacks from the 2009 draft class. With the league increasingly becoming a big man's game...
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month planned for Dolphins-Jets
NFL and ESPN celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday Night Football Festivities include tailgate performance by Latin Grammy award-winning Jesse & Joy, national anthem by Marc Anthony and a special "Celebration of the Americas" Halftime Show with participation by Gloria...
Another shot: Ex-No. 1 pick Smith supplants Hill as 49ers' QB
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Alex Smith is receiving a big chance to resurrect his NFL career. All but forgotten, the former No. 1 overall draft pick is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback -- again. "I don't know if I'd say surprised. I don't know...
Quick Take: Jets-Raiders
Jets emphatically snap three-game losing skid It was over when ... Jets rookie Shonn Greene had his first career 100-yard rushing game. (Ben Margot / Associated Press) Calvin Pace stripped Bruce Gradkowski on Oakland's first possession of the second half and Jets DT...
Haley says Chiefs looking into two incidents involving RB Johnson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in two days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site. Johnson refused to speak with reporters Monday, one day after the Chiefs' 37-7 home loss to the San Diego Chargers....
RBs Greene, Wells will be hot names on the Week 8 waiver wire
NFL.com offers up 10 players to target off the waiver wire to improve your fantasy team after Week 7. The number in parenthesis is the percentage of NFL.com leagues that the player is still listed as a free agent. Team Player Analysis San Francisco 49ers ...
Colts' Manning continues to amaze; Bears look like pretenders
Every Wednesday during the season, I am at NFL Films working on Showtime's "Inside the NFL," which allows me time to talk football with the likes of Phil Simms, Cris Collinsworth and NFL Network's own Warren Sapp, among others who visit Films on a weekly basis.
Titans coach Fisher won't reveal who will start at QB against Jags
Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher won't say who will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, citing "competitive reasons." Fisher has stuck with 15-year veteran Kerry Collins over 2006 first-round draft pick Vince Young this...
Redskins TE Cooley will miss remainder of year with broken ankle
Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley broke his right ankle in Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and will miss the remainder of the season, a team source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora. Cooley was hurt on the first play of...
Eagles get lopsided victory over Redskins in injury-riddled game
LANDOVER, Md. -- DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard run and a 57-yard reception, both in the first half. His night might have been perfect if his tender right ankle hadn't messed up his touchdown tap dance. "I was out there having fun, man, honestly," Jackson said....
Eagles RB Westbrook's status up in the air as schedule intensifies
Brian Westbrook was knocked out with a concussion Monday night. He was on the ground, motionless, with only his brother, Washington Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook, and Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid allowed near him. Westbrook walked off the field, but he didn't return.
Redskins DT Haynesworth critical of teammates after loss to Eagles
LANDOVER, Md. -- His voice low, his words sharp, Albert Haynesworth questioned his teammates' desire after the Washington Redskins' 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. "Urgency, heart, 'want-to,' whatever. I don't know....
These guys are bad: Six teams in big trouble after Week 7
At the same time the NFL can relish having its most unbeaten teams after seven weeks -- the 6-0 trio of Denver, Indianapolis, and New Orleans -- it can't help but feel a certain degree of embarrassment over the sizable list of clubs that are downright awful. Week 7...
NFLPA: Despite differences, no battle with NFL over head injuries
WASHINGTON -- The head of the NFL Players Association said Tuesday his union has differences with the NFL over how to address head injuries suffered during pro football games, but they're not fighting about it. One day before a congressional hearing about head injuries...
The Associated Press - Frederic J. Frommer - Lamar Smith of Texas, the top Republican on the panel, said that while Congress can highlight the consequences of playing football, "the NFL does not need ...
Man Charged With Murder of UConn Football Player
Hip-Hop Wired - Danielle Canada -A man has been charged with the murder of 20-year-old University of Connecticut football star, Jasper Howard. Police formally charged 21-year-old John ...
College Football NCAA lifts postseason ban on Eastern Washington
Seattle Times - By AP SPOKANE — The NCAA has lifted its ban on Eastern Washington's football team that would have prevented the Eagles from playing in the postseason. ...
UCLA football: Finger pointing goes beyond Bruin quarterbacks
Los Angeles Times - UCLA Coach Rick Neuheisel has preached “no finger pointing” in post-game and post-practice stump speeches. But even he had to catch himself after the 27-13 ...
Coaching is overrated in football
ESPN - Gregg Easterbrook - In the cult of football, surely few things are more overrated than play calling. Much football commentary, from high school stands to ...
Save your complaints: Lynch will return in 2010 as IU football coach
Indianapolis Star - He believes Bill Lynch is a good fit for the IU football program and he supports his head coach. Basically, Glass made two points in the story that I'll ...
TCU football coach won't lobby for his team
The Coloradoan - Kelly Lyell - "Boise State's got a good football team," Patterson said. "... I love coach (Chris) Petersen, I love the job their staff does and the way their kids play, ...
Tuskers bring UFL football to the Trop
DevilRays.com - Bill Chastain - Bollinger and the Tuskers worked out at the home of the Rays on Wednesday morning in advance of their United Football League game against the Las Vegas ...
Short on numbers, six-man football has Texas-sized appeal
USA Today - Jeff Miller - By Michael Mulvey, for USA TODAY By Jeff Miller By Jeff Miller, Special for USA TODAY STRAWN, Texas — The best little rivalry in Texas high school football ...
Michigan Football Under NCAA Scrutiny For Practice Time
AHN - Matthew Harvey - Ann Arbor, MI (AHN) - The NCAA will be taking a long close look at the University of Michigan, following up on its initial investigation. ...
Georgia Football Press Conference Quotes
WCTV - Athens, GA - Georgia head coach Mark Richt and a delegation of football players met with the media Tuesday during the Bulldogs' weekly press luncheon. ...
Football: Alabama news & links
Capstone Report (blog) - First, a transcript of some of Saban's comments courtesy of UA: TUSCALOOSA – The Alabama football team returned to the practice field on Tuesday, ...
MSU Removes Two Running Backs From Football Team
WILX-TV - Tim Staudt - With little explanation, MSU football coach Mark Dantonio released a statement Wednesday announcing that running backs Caulton Ray and Andre Anderson have ...
WSU Football Cal Game Awards Worth Noting
Bleacher Report - Following each Washington State Cougar football game, Joe Nickell of WSU media relations releases a list of game awards handed out for outstanding play. ...
Ohio State football: Tressel sells players on urgent need to improve
Columbus Dispatch - Ken Gordon - ... November," defensive end Thaddeus Gibson said. "So we've just got to make sure we hold up our end of the deal and go out there and play some good football."
Iowa State's Post-Game Celebration Reminds Us Why We Love This Game
Bleacher Report - The choked up words from Rhoad's mouth just barely managed to slip out, but these simple words were enough to give any true college football fan instant ...
With recent contracts for QBs, what is Orton worth to Broncos?
With recent quarterback contracts pushing toward $1 million a game for the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers, what is Kyle Orton worth? I recently spoke to two former front office executives about placing a value on Orton, especially in light of what Jay Cutler...
Seahawks place nine-time Pro Bowl LT Jones on injured reserve
RENTON, Wash. -- Walter Jones has gone on the Seahawks' injured reserve list, ending the six-time All-Pro left tackle's season and perhaps his illustrious career. Walter Jones, OT Seattle Seahawks Age: 35 Height: 6-5??Weight: 325 College: Florida...
Anatomy of a Play: Bush's double-reverse touchdown
The New Orleans Saints remained undefeated with a furious, 36-point second-half rally in Miami. The key to their turnaround was play calling and execution. Coach Sean Payton kept his team focused on one snap at a time and the Saints delivered. An example of one of...
Goodell defends NFL policies on head injuries to Congress
WASHINGTON -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell would not acknowledge a connection between head injuries on the football field and later brain diseases while defending the league's policies on concussions before Congress. Under sometimes-contentious questioning from lawmakers --...
Jets QB Sanchez donates 1,000 hot dogs, burgers to soup kitchen
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Mark Sanchez is hot-doggin' it again. For more on the New York Jets, check out the latest from our Jets bloggers. ????Blog Blitz: Jets This time, the New York Jets' rookie quarterback isn't sneaking a snack on...
Lions have QB Stafford at practice, but WR Johnson can't go
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took another step toward being able to play. Matthew Stafford, QB Detroit Lions 2009 Statistics Passer Rating: 65.5 Passing Yards: 894 TD/INT: 3/6 Stafford participated without...
Draft's top cornerbacks: Which will win out -- size or production?
» More from the draft series: QB RB TE WR G C OT DL DE/OLB ILB Does size really matter? That what scouts are pondering after taking a look at the cornerbacks from the 2009 draft class. With the league increasingly becoming a big man's game...
Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month planned for Dolphins-Jets
NFL and ESPN celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Monday Night Football Festivities include tailgate performance by Latin Grammy award-winning Jesse & Joy, national anthem by Marc Anthony and a special "Celebration of the Americas" Halftime Show with participation by Gloria...
Another shot: Ex-No. 1 pick Smith supplants Hill as 49ers' QB
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Alex Smith is receiving a big chance to resurrect his NFL career. All but forgotten, the former No. 1 overall draft pick is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback -- again. "I don't know if I'd say surprised. I don't know...
Quick Take: Jets-Raiders
Jets emphatically snap three-game losing skid It was over when ... Jets rookie Shonn Greene had his first career 100-yard rushing game. (Ben Margot / Associated Press) Calvin Pace stripped Bruce Gradkowski on Oakland's first possession of the second half and Jets DT...
Haley says Chiefs looking into two incidents involving RB Johnson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs running back Larry Johnson used a gay slur for the second time in two days Monday, the Kansas City Star reported on its Web site. Johnson refused to speak with reporters Monday, one day after the Chiefs' 37-7 home loss to the San Diego Chargers....
RBs Greene, Wells will be hot names on the Week 8 waiver wire
NFL.com offers up 10 players to target off the waiver wire to improve your fantasy team after Week 7. The number in parenthesis is the percentage of NFL.com leagues that the player is still listed as a free agent. Team Player Analysis San Francisco 49ers ...
Colts' Manning continues to amaze; Bears look like pretenders
Every Wednesday during the season, I am at NFL Films working on Showtime's "Inside the NFL," which allows me time to talk football with the likes of Phil Simms, Cris Collinsworth and NFL Network's own Warren Sapp, among others who visit Films on a weekly basis.
Titans coach Fisher won't reveal who will start at QB against Jags
Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher won't say who will start at quarterback in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, citing "competitive reasons." Fisher has stuck with 15-year veteran Kerry Collins over 2006 first-round draft pick Vince Young this...
Redskins TE Cooley will miss remainder of year with broken ankle
Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley broke his right ankle in Monday night's 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and will miss the remainder of the season, a team source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora. Cooley was hurt on the first play of...
Eagles get lopsided victory over Redskins in injury-riddled game
LANDOVER, Md. -- DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard run and a 57-yard reception, both in the first half. His night might have been perfect if his tender right ankle hadn't messed up his touchdown tap dance. "I was out there having fun, man, honestly," Jackson said....
Eagles RB Westbrook's status up in the air as schedule intensifies
Brian Westbrook was knocked out with a concussion Monday night. He was on the ground, motionless, with only his brother, Washington Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook, and Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid allowed near him. Westbrook walked off the field, but he didn't return.
Redskins DT Haynesworth critical of teammates after loss to Eagles
LANDOVER, Md. -- His voice low, his words sharp, Albert Haynesworth questioned his teammates' desire after the Washington Redskins' 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. "Urgency, heart, 'want-to,' whatever. I don't know....
These guys are bad: Six teams in big trouble after Week 7
At the same time the NFL can relish having its most unbeaten teams after seven weeks -- the 6-0 trio of Denver, Indianapolis, and New Orleans -- it can't help but feel a certain degree of embarrassment over the sizable list of clubs that are downright awful. Week 7...
NFLPA: Despite differences, no battle with NFL over head injuries
WASHINGTON -- The head of the NFL Players Association said Tuesday his union has differences with the NFL over how to address head injuries suffered during pro football games, but they're not fighting about it. One day before a congressional hearing about head injuries...
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