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 ...
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