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Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Money Lessons from the NFL Lockout
U.S. News & World Report (blog) - Jim Wang -Football fans rejoiced this past week when the NFL lockout ended and we ... The last four months we were put on a forced diet of football labor ...Are Bob Stoops & Mack Brown held to different standards
Crimson and Cream Machine -by jtesooner on in Oklahoma Sooners Football With the utter lack of pretty much anything resembling news, aside from all the vomit ...Davis owns up to UNC mess; will he be there to clean up?
CBSSports.com - Tony Barnhart -In 1946 Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice and Art Weiner, both in the College Football Hall of Fame, led the Tar Heels to a berth in the Sugar Bowl. ...2011 Southern California Football Predictions
Locksmith Sports Picks - Jimmy Boyd -USC has fallen on hard times by the standards that were set during the Pete Carroll era. The Trojans have nine losses the last two seasons, ...The Page 2 SEC coaches' questionnaire
ESPN - Dave Wilson -Generally it gets hostile when there's a great football game between two quality opponents ... Obviously they have a great football team, too, on top of it, ...Miramar football player dies after workout
MiamiHerald.com - David C. Walter -A Miramar High football player died Wednesday, the morning after collapsing at the school during a pre-season conditioning workout. ...The Daily: Six ways to fix college football
FOXSports.com -Let's begin there when assessing how to fix college football. If a linebacker at LSU had always planned to attend college, anyway, that free ride has ...K-State football notebook: Klein leads QB battle
Kansas City Star -Junior Collin Klein, fresh off an up-and-down season in which he ran for 432 yards, threw for 138 yards and scored seven touchdowns while splitting time ...Saints ready for action in new season
Tri Parish Times - Casey Gisclair -The rich have finally reached a deal with the richer and football will be played this season. Rest assured, the New Orleans Saints will be ...Monday, July 25, 2011
Reaction to the NFL agreement ending the lockout
Washington Post - By AP, “This is a long time coming, and football's back, and that's the great news ... Thank God for football!” Broncos draft pick Von Miller via Twitter. .....Kraft apologizes to fans, receives public thanks for sacrifice
Boston Globe - Shalise Manza Young - And I don't want to be (dramatic) in any way but he is a man who helped us save football and we've so gracious for that, we're gracious for his family and ...With football back, get ready for a wild ride
ESPN - Jane McManus - Jane McManus has covered New York sports since 1998 and began covering football just before Brett Favre's stint with the Jets. ...Poll: Nebraska picked to win Big Ten football title
Indianapolis Star -Newcomer Nebraska has been selected to win the Big Ten Conference in a vote of media members who cover the league. The Cornhuskers received 19 of 24 ...Oklahoma Tops Big 12 Preseason Football Media Poll
KTSM News Channel 9 -By Courtesy: Big 12 Sports Oklahoma was chosen to repeat as Big 12 champion in the 2011 Big 12 Football Preseason Poll, voted on by media representatives ...Fantasy Football Links
NFL Soup -A quick, shameless plug for our NFL/Fantasy Football social media network: NFLWaterCooler.com. Sign up and start connecting with fellow fans as we gear up ...San Francisco 49ers' York Addresses Fans
San Francisco Chronicle (blog) -Throughout the offseason, the 49ers have remained deeply committed to building a championship caliber football team. In April, we acquired a draft class ...Pac-12 football: USC sanctions, NCAA logic (?) and Ohio State's ...
San Jose Mercury News (blog) -More than the president or the athletic director, the head coach IS the football program. In December, it reinstated Terrelle Pryor and four other players ...With Football Back, Cowboys Plan to Open Camp on Thursday
KRIS Corpus Christi News -Back together after the longest work stoppage in NFL history, the Cowboys will split training camp between San Antonio and home. The team is packing their ...Wednesday, July 20, 2011
News 7/20/2011
Ivy League to Limit Full-Contact Football Practices New York Times - Ken Belson -The Ivy League will announce on Wednesday that, in an effort to minimize head injuries among its football players, it will sharply reduce the ...
The United Football League is in big trouble: Fan's take
Yahoo! Sports - Eric R. Ivie -Contributor Network the United Football League (UFL) announced that it is delaying the start of its 2011 season from August 13 to ...7-on-7 summer high school football events raising concerns
USA Today - Jack Carey - Jim Halley -The hot topic at the group's issues forum was the explosive growth of 7-on-7 football teams and events, the influence of non-scholastic coaches in these ...How to clean up college sports? Lend an ear to Mike Slive
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - Mark Bradley -He's the commissioner of the SEC, which plays the best football, which is the sport that pays most of the bills. And say this for the commish: From that ...The Gators' Will Muschamp: The next Urban or another Zook?
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - Mark Bradley -Let's stipulate that Florida is pretty good at hiring football coaches. Two of the past three tapped by the Gators went on to win a national championship. ...Football Stadium Could Generate $41 Million in Tax Revenue
NBC Los Angeles -A proposed downtown football stadium and expanded convention center would generate about $41 million a year in net tax revenue, according to a report ...High-Tech Football Helmets Gauge Force of Collision
U.S. News & World Report - Randy Dotinga -WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- High-tech helmets worn by some US high school football players can quantify the force of impact, ...Ready for some football? NFL, players close to new deal
AHN | All Headline News -The NFL and its players are close to an agreement on ending the current lockout, the league's first work stoppage since 1987. With lawyers for both sides ...Thursday, July 14, 2011
News 7/14/11
Cleanup of college football needs to start in Columbus CBSSports.com - Dennis Dodd - We've spent the past nine days analyzing a quarter-century of history to determine where college football is headed in the near future. ...
WAC officially adds Texas-Arlington, now at 10 overall members IdahoStatesman.com - Brian Murphy -UT-Arlington does not sponsor football, making three non-football playing members in the league. For 2012-13, the league will be: Idaho, ...
Paralyzed Rutgers Football Player Able to Stand BET (blog) - Terrance Harris - It has been quite a road for Eric LeGrand, the Rutgers football player who was paralyzed during a game against Army last fall. ...
'Friday Night Lights' Michael B. Jordan; Five Tips on Throwing a ...
Wall Street Journal (blog) - Alexandra Cheney - As the series comes to a close on NBC and gears up to be reborn on ESPN Classics, Jordan gave Speakeasy his top five football tips, from how throw a tight ...The friendliest coach in America is ...
ESPN (blog) - Andrea Adelson -Our friends at ESPN The Magazine embarked on quite the task -- finding the friendliest college football coach in America. ...Rewind to 1969 Rewind to 1969: The Football War
ESPN - Jon Carter -Despite many fans' claims to the contrary, football and war are two distinctly separate things. However, July 14, 1969 saw the beginning of ...NFL lockout may increase quality of football come fall
CBSSports.com - Pete Prisco - In the football business, we all know how to adjust. That's what we do during games. It's always about adjustments. And that's what will happen here. ...Can Fickell and Vrabel Rescue OSU Football?
True, Fickell and Vrabel aren't building a football program from scratch. They are taking over one of the most recognizable and successful brands in the ...NFL players prepare for change
Pensacola News Journal - Bill Vilona - "It's going to be different," said Brooks, whose 14-year career in pro football did not include dealing with a lockout or NFL strike. ...Friday, July 8, 2011
News 7/8/11
Mini-roundtable: On OSU's "punishment" - CBSSports.com (blog) - Jerry Hinnen - Tom Fornelli -Jerry Hinnen and Tom Fornelli of the Eye On College Football blog discuss Ohio State's decision to vacate wins from the ...
Wisconsin pairing leaves football on sidelines Quad City Times -Steve Stricker during the John Deere Classic Thursday July 7, 2011 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES) SILVIS, ...
NCAA puts West Virginia on 2 years' probation - ESPN -The NCAA has placed West Virginia's football program on two years of probation. ESPN.com's Andrea Adelson writes about all things Big East in the conference ...
CFT: OSU AD admits to asking Tressel to resignmsnbc.com - John Taylor -On May 18, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith was quoted as saying his embattled head football coach still had his full faith and backing....Wisconsin pairing leaves football on sidelines Quad City Times -Steve Stricker during the John Deere Classic Thursday July 7, 2011 at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. (Nick Schmidt for the QUAD-CITY TIMES) SILVIS, ...
The horror of academic scandals
ESPN - Dj Gallo -Another week, another huge cheating scandal in college football. This time it's the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Set to begin play in the Big 10, it seems they ...The Opening Day Two Notebook
CBSSports.com (blog) - Bryan Fischer - No more testing for some of the finest recruits in the country, it was time to get into the actual football part of the camp. "It's been great. ...Saturday, July 2, 2011
News 7/2/11
Maryland will be docked practice violations
The Republic - Jeff Barker - BALTIMORE — Maryland's football program has been docked ... Maryland football will be limited to 17 hours, 30 minutes of ...Notre Dame reaches deal with Indiana in death of football videographer
Chicago Tribune - Stacy St - ... into the handling of reported sex crimes on campus and with the Indiana agency that investigated the death of football videographer Declan Sullivan. ...Roy Exum: The $10 Million Warning
The Chattanoogan - Roy Exum - With the start of college football practice now just one month away, an Orlando jury sent a shock wave through all of athletics late Thursday ...In new book, Auburn's Gene Chizik mixes faith and football
The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) - Greg Garrison -- The Birmingham News Auburn University Coach Gene Chizik talks about faith and football in his memoir, 'All In: What It Takes To Be the ...ESPN lists great college football stars who flopped in pros
Detroit Free Press - Kirkland Crawford -They rolled out their list of the top 50 college football players who struggled at the next level (comparatively speaking). The "Simply Saturday" list ...Carr feels for Tressel but says rules are 'an important part of ...
Detroit Free Press - Ex-Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel looks on as the team practices for the upcoming NCAA college Sugar Bowl football game against Arkansas, ...4 charged in party where Ala. football player died
USA Today - northeast Florida say four people have been charged with allowing underage drinking at a house party where a University of Alabama football player died. ...Tuesday, July 20, 2010
News for 07/20/2010
Question of the day: If you were the NCAA, at which football ... Los Angeles Times (blog) - Baxter Holmes - It's a prestigious private school/football factory in the nation's No. 2 media market, and with no NFL team within more than 100 miles, the allure of ...
College football notebook NCAA investigates Florida Columbus Dispatch -AP Florida and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that former Gators offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey received $100000 from a representative of a ...
Rank 'Em: College Football Top 25 ESPN - There's nothing that says "college football is almost back" quite like it. On Wednesday, the SEC will get the media days tour started, followed by the ACC, ...
NOTRE DAME LEPRECHAUN BLAMED FOR ARRESTS Weekly World News (satire) - By Dallas Commagreens SOUTH BEND, IN – The Notre Dame football team is ... A wild night of drinking has gotten some Notre Dame football players in trouble. ...
Large crowds expected for SEC Media Days WBRC - Entertainment News from AP BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Hundreds of football fans are expected to be in Hoover this week to greet football coaches and players ...
McMichael humbled by college hall ESPN (blog) - ... of 24 former players and coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind. "When was the last time you've seen me speechless? ...
QB Mallett eager to bring SEC glory to long-suffering Razorbacks SI.com - Brad Schlos - Think Charlie Brown's futility in kicking the football, and you've got the picture. ... It's the story of Arkansas football, which has a proud tradition but ...
Under-17 basketball star Brad Beal considers football future USA Today - Jim Halley By LG Patterson, AP By Jim Halley, USA TODAY His dad, Bobby, played football for Kentucky State. His oldest brother, Brandon, played tight end at Northern ...
Justice: Texans turn Houston back into football town Houston Chronicle - Richard Justice -
Are we a football town again? Maybe we've always been a football town but just got distracted by the baseball team for a couple of years . ...
2010 Georgia Tech Predictions: College Football Odds VegasSports-Odds - Bishop Whitmore -
The option has paid off handsomely for the Yellow Jackets and gamblers who have been paid 16 out of 24 times in college football odds during the Johnson era ...
Central Michigan football gains two commits for 2011 Detroit Free Press - Tyler Parsons - Central Michigan was able to build upon their 2011 football class after receiving a pair of commitments over the weekend. ...
Northwestern 2010 College Football Predictions - 2011 BCS Odds OnlineSportsHandicapping.com - Northwestern 2010 College Football Predictions - 2011 BCS Odds: The Northwestern Wildcats are in search of their first bowl win since 1949 and this could be ...
Texas football preview: 5 reasons why Longhorns fans should be ... Dallas Morning News - Laken Litman -Mack Brown is the King of College Football. He has nine straight 10-win seasons, 12 bowl appearances with eight wins, a 128-27 record, was last season's Big ...
2010 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: The Art of Being Patient Bleacher Report - Charles Mann -
You will be one of those people, because patience is what the fantasy football draft is all about. Learn to pass up on your favorite player in favor of the ...
Focus back on football in Tennessee National Football Post - But from a football perspective, this move is big for Tennessee—because it prevents a hold out. That is the real story here from my vantage point when we ...
Florida Gators Football 2010: Conference-Best 10 On All-SEC ... Central Florida News 13 - J.B. Long -... Reigning SEC and BCS champion Alabama has a league-high six first-team players on the preseason All-SEC Coaches' Football Team, as announced Tuesday. ...
Cutcliffe knows what he wants to do on recruiting front to make ... ESPN - Jamie Newberg -
"I hear two things that people always say: 'You play football at Duke? ... In an effort to enhance recruiting, Duke is improving its football facilities. ...
JaMarcus Russell pleads not guilty to drug charge; lawyer says QB ... USA Today - Briskman added that Russell will be "getting prepared to play professional football" in the meantime. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft was ...
Fresno State Football: Last Chance For The Bulldogs To Prove ... Bleacher Report - Todd Kaufmann - However, they have the incentive to surprise the college football world before Boise State's departure turns the WAC into something just about as mediocre ...
Former Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell pleads not guilty to ... USA Today - Briskman added that Russell will be "getting prepared to play professional football" in the meantime. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft was ...
SEC Media DaysThe madness begins ESPN - Mark Schlabach - Vote Beano Cook explains why he doesn't think Florida's football program should ... Bruce Feldman talks about all the latest college football news including ...
New Michigan recruit Jake Fisher impressed by coaches, school Detroit Free Press - Mark Snyder - Wooer said about 50-60 people watched Fisher pull out the Michigan cap and helmet to indicate where he'll play football in 2011. The most surprising part of ...
College football notebook NCAA investigates Florida Columbus Dispatch -AP Florida and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that former Gators offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey received $100000 from a representative of a ...
Rank 'Em: College Football Top 25 ESPN - There's nothing that says "college football is almost back" quite like it. On Wednesday, the SEC will get the media days tour started, followed by the ACC, ...
NOTRE DAME LEPRECHAUN BLAMED FOR ARRESTS Weekly World News (satire) - By Dallas Commagreens SOUTH BEND, IN – The Notre Dame football team is ... A wild night of drinking has gotten some Notre Dame football players in trouble. ...
Large crowds expected for SEC Media Days WBRC - Entertainment News from AP BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Hundreds of football fans are expected to be in Hoover this week to greet football coaches and players ...
McMichael humbled by college hall ESPN (blog) - ... of 24 former players and coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind. "When was the last time you've seen me speechless? ...
QB Mallett eager to bring SEC glory to long-suffering Razorbacks SI.com - Brad Schlos - Think Charlie Brown's futility in kicking the football, and you've got the picture. ... It's the story of Arkansas football, which has a proud tradition but ...
Under-17 basketball star Brad Beal considers football future USA Today - Jim Halley By LG Patterson, AP By Jim Halley, USA TODAY His dad, Bobby, played football for Kentucky State. His oldest brother, Brandon, played tight end at Northern ...
Justice: Texans turn Houston back into football town Houston Chronicle - Richard Justice -
Are we a football town again? Maybe we've always been a football town but just got distracted by the baseball team for a couple of years . ...
2010 Georgia Tech Predictions: College Football Odds VegasSports-Odds - Bishop Whitmore -
The option has paid off handsomely for the Yellow Jackets and gamblers who have been paid 16 out of 24 times in college football odds during the Johnson era ...
Central Michigan football gains two commits for 2011 Detroit Free Press - Tyler Parsons - Central Michigan was able to build upon their 2011 football class after receiving a pair of commitments over the weekend. ...
Northwestern 2010 College Football Predictions - 2011 BCS Odds OnlineSportsHandicapping.com - Northwestern 2010 College Football Predictions - 2011 BCS Odds: The Northwestern Wildcats are in search of their first bowl win since 1949 and this could be ...
Texas football preview: 5 reasons why Longhorns fans should be ... Dallas Morning News - Laken Litman -Mack Brown is the King of College Football. He has nine straight 10-win seasons, 12 bowl appearances with eight wins, a 128-27 record, was last season's Big ...
2010 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: The Art of Being Patient Bleacher Report - Charles Mann -
You will be one of those people, because patience is what the fantasy football draft is all about. Learn to pass up on your favorite player in favor of the ...
Focus back on football in Tennessee National Football Post - But from a football perspective, this move is big for Tennessee—because it prevents a hold out. That is the real story here from my vantage point when we ...
Florida Gators Football 2010: Conference-Best 10 On All-SEC ... Central Florida News 13 - J.B. Long -... Reigning SEC and BCS champion Alabama has a league-high six first-team players on the preseason All-SEC Coaches' Football Team, as announced Tuesday. ...
Cutcliffe knows what he wants to do on recruiting front to make ... ESPN - Jamie Newberg -
"I hear two things that people always say: 'You play football at Duke? ... In an effort to enhance recruiting, Duke is improving its football facilities. ...
JaMarcus Russell pleads not guilty to drug charge; lawyer says QB ... USA Today - Briskman added that Russell will be "getting prepared to play professional football" in the meantime. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft was ...
Fresno State Football: Last Chance For The Bulldogs To Prove ... Bleacher Report - Todd Kaufmann - However, they have the incentive to surprise the college football world before Boise State's departure turns the WAC into something just about as mediocre ...
Former Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell pleads not guilty to ... USA Today - Briskman added that Russell will be "getting prepared to play professional football" in the meantime. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft was ...
SEC Media DaysThe madness begins ESPN - Mark Schlabach - Vote Beano Cook explains why he doesn't think Florida's football program should ... Bruce Feldman talks about all the latest college football news including ...
New Michigan recruit Jake Fisher impressed by coaches, school Detroit Free Press - Mark Snyder - Wooer said about 50-60 people watched Fisher pull out the Michigan cap and helmet to indicate where he'll play football in 2011. The most surprising part of ...
Friday, May 14, 2010
News for 05/14/2010
Show-Me? Mizzou feels it has done enough to earn Big Ten invite CBSSports.com "You're going to play [for] the Rose Bowl, you're going to play at Ohio State," John Kadlec said of the prospect of playing Big Ten football. ...
Carr, Woodson reminisce about glory days of Michigan football Detroit Free PressOf course in our last regular-season game of the year, he played a game (against Ohio State) I think that really nationally put him in the spotlight. ...
State of college football will be as dramatic as ever SportingNews.comSome want to know if he can lead Ohio State to a national title game. Others just want to see him complete a 12-yard out. Undercard: Cincinnati hopes the ...
PM Ohio State Buckeyes links: Pressure's on Pryor; love match with OSU tennisPlain Dealer (blog)Cleveland, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor has been the yin and the yang of Ohio State football in his tenure in Columbus. Even before the chill of an everlasting ...
Magical football season earns Story of the Year honorUI The Daily IowanIowa still had a chance to win the Big Ten and go to the Rose Bowl, when it traveled to Ohio State for a de facto Big Ten championship game. ...
The Most Overrated Coach in College Football? Nick Saban Bleacher Report Today I will start this series of articles with who I believe is the most overrated coach in college football- Nick Saban. Before Alabama fans blow a gasket ...
Alabama Vs. Georgia State: Where 'Bama Should Draw The Line! Bleacher Report... will bring it's inaugural football team to Bryant-Denney Stadium, to compete against the Crimson Tide in, let's face it, the sport Alabama is best at! ...
Traverse City stars getting interest from Michigan, Michigan State and others Detroit Free Press Bullough enrolled at Michigan State in January to participate in spring football, while Matt Zakrzewski will be a freshman at Indiana this fall. ...
State of college football will be as dramatic as ever SportingNews.com Undercard: As Michigan slipped, Michigan State ascended to the temporary boss of the state with two straight victories in the series. "When you're here, ...
College football recruiting -- Miami finds success by looking locally ESPN By Corey Long One of the most coveted high school football recruits in the class of 1982 foresaw his destiny while attending a Miami-Florida game in the ...
Lynn Henning Brian Kelly would have been winner at UM or MSU, tooThe Detroit NewsIt wasn't the only lesson we've had, of course, in the perils of underestimating football coaches. Michigan State a couple of times loosely interviewed a ...
Ex-UF cornerback in court Gainesville SunRickerson was kicked off the University of Florida football team in November 2008 after being accused of hitting his girlfriend on the side of the face, ...
Nick Saban: In Southeastern Conference, 'you've got to win the championship twice' NOLA.comIt tells you that in the past four BCS title games, LSU defeated Ohio State, Florida defeated Ohio State, Florida defeated Oklahoma, and Alabama defeated ...
Academic honor for UM football program MiamiHerald.com - The University of Miami football program was among those honored Thursday by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for its latest Academic ...
Big Ten Friday mailblog ESPN (blog) - Adam Rittenberg - Rutgers has had more recent success in football than Vanderbilt, and RU has made a strong ... Will Big Ten football make a splash in the New York market? ...
Lynche, football and American Idol Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) My plan at that time was just to transfer to the University of South Florida. That was much closer, it was just the next town over. ...
Carr, Woodson reminisce about glory days of Michigan football Detroit Free PressOf course in our last regular-season game of the year, he played a game (against Ohio State) I think that really nationally put him in the spotlight. ...
State of college football will be as dramatic as ever SportingNews.comSome want to know if he can lead Ohio State to a national title game. Others just want to see him complete a 12-yard out. Undercard: Cincinnati hopes the ...
PM Ohio State Buckeyes links: Pressure's on Pryor; love match with OSU tennisPlain Dealer (blog)Cleveland, Ohio -- Terrelle Pryor has been the yin and the yang of Ohio State football in his tenure in Columbus. Even before the chill of an everlasting ...
Magical football season earns Story of the Year honorUI The Daily IowanIowa still had a chance to win the Big Ten and go to the Rose Bowl, when it traveled to Ohio State for a de facto Big Ten championship game. ...
The Most Overrated Coach in College Football? Nick Saban Bleacher Report Today I will start this series of articles with who I believe is the most overrated coach in college football- Nick Saban. Before Alabama fans blow a gasket ...
Alabama Vs. Georgia State: Where 'Bama Should Draw The Line! Bleacher Report... will bring it's inaugural football team to Bryant-Denney Stadium, to compete against the Crimson Tide in, let's face it, the sport Alabama is best at! ...
Traverse City stars getting interest from Michigan, Michigan State and others Detroit Free Press Bullough enrolled at Michigan State in January to participate in spring football, while Matt Zakrzewski will be a freshman at Indiana this fall. ...
State of college football will be as dramatic as ever SportingNews.com Undercard: As Michigan slipped, Michigan State ascended to the temporary boss of the state with two straight victories in the series. "When you're here, ...
College football recruiting -- Miami finds success by looking locally ESPN By Corey Long One of the most coveted high school football recruits in the class of 1982 foresaw his destiny while attending a Miami-Florida game in the ...
Lynn Henning Brian Kelly would have been winner at UM or MSU, tooThe Detroit NewsIt wasn't the only lesson we've had, of course, in the perils of underestimating football coaches. Michigan State a couple of times loosely interviewed a ...
Ex-UF cornerback in court Gainesville SunRickerson was kicked off the University of Florida football team in November 2008 after being accused of hitting his girlfriend on the side of the face, ...
Nick Saban: In Southeastern Conference, 'you've got to win the championship twice' NOLA.comIt tells you that in the past four BCS title games, LSU defeated Ohio State, Florida defeated Ohio State, Florida defeated Oklahoma, and Alabama defeated ...
Academic honor for UM football program MiamiHerald.com - The University of Miami football program was among those honored Thursday by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for its latest Academic ...
Big Ten Friday mailblog ESPN (blog) - Adam Rittenberg - Rutgers has had more recent success in football than Vanderbilt, and RU has made a strong ... Will Big Ten football make a splash in the New York market? ...
Lynche, football and American Idol Santa Rosa Press Democrat (blog) My plan at that time was just to transfer to the University of South Florida. That was much closer, it was just the next town over. ...
Thursday, May 13, 2010
News for 05/13/10
Notre Dame Coach Likes Football Independence
U.S. News & World Report (blog) -Notre Dame Football Coach Brian Kelly says he enjoys his team's football independence, the South Bend Tribune reports. Notre Dame football, which plays .Miami gives football coach Randy Shannon new four-year deal
USA Today -football coach Randy Shannon has signed a new four-year contract that goes into effect this coming season. "This is an important contract for us," President ...Siller returns to Purdue, football team
ESPN - Adam Rittenberg -Former Purdue starting quarterback Justin Siller has been reinstated to school and the football team more than a year after being ...Ennis football coach stepping side to battle MS
Dallas Morning News - AP Ennis High School football coach Sam Harrell is stepping aside while he battles multiple sclerosis. The father of former Texas Tech quarterback Graham ..MSU, CMU, WMU recruiting Traverse City football star
Detroit Free Press - Mike Eckert -TRAVERSE CITY -- Playing Division I college football looks to be in the cards for Jake Fisher. The Traverse City West junior has been offered ...Generation next: Phillip Daniels' son has bright football future
Washington Post (blog) -Even at 37, Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels knows he has a lot of football to look forward to the next several years. That's because his son is one ...Jerry Jones to present Emmitt Smith at Pro Football Hall of Fame ...
The Canadian Press -CANTON, Ohio — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be the presenter for Emmitt Smith at the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions this summer. ...Texans' Cushing Denies Using Banned Substance
New York Times - Judy Battista -“I wouldn't do anything to deface the National Football League or the game of football,” Cushing said. “I've played it my whole life and it's just opened a ...Tuesday, May 11, 2010
News for 05/11/2010
Cal football to call AT&T home San Jose Mercury News - Cal football fans should experience a pretty good game-day atmosphere during the 2011 season. The ones who can get a ticket, that is. ...
Pac-10 football: The updated, mostly-complete 2010 ESPN schedule San Jose Mercury News (blog) - ESPN has announced 16 college football game selections involving Pacific-10 Conference teams for the 2010 season, including 12 conference-controlled games ...
ND's Ragone charged with possession ESPN -Get all the coverage of Notre Dame in the college football nation blog. Brian Bennett provides the latest Irish updates as part of ESPN.com's blog network. ...
Big Ten expansion: Big dollars, little senseWashington Post - Tracee Hamilton - This is what college football has become: mergers and acquisitions. ... The Huskers bring to the table a strong football tradition, a dreadful basketball ...
Devin Jefferson Guilty of Murdering U. of Memphis Football Player ... CBS News - Carlin DeGuerin Miller -(CBS/AP) The man prosecutors say orchestrated the robbery plan that ended in the 2007 fatal shooting of University of Memphis football player Taylor ...
Girls flag football catching on in Florida MiamiHerald.com - Tim Reynolds - When he got his first look at girls flag football as a varsity high school sport, Damon Cogdell immediately saw the potential. With an estimated 19000 girls ...
The Berry twins expected to make big impact on Creekside football Atlanta Journal Constitution - Michael Carvell - Two of the nation's most interesting freshman football players will be on display for Creekside's spring game at 7 pm Friday. ...
An early look at the Big Ten bowl picture ESPN (blog) - Adam Rittenberg - Dallas Football Classic vs. Conference USA or Big 12, Jan. 1, ESPNU Selection No. 8: Little Caesars Pizza Bowl vs. MAC, Dec. 26, ESPN With potentially ...
Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans has tested positive for a ... ESPN - Tim Keown - And if science beats nature on the football field, I'm convinced we're fine with that. ... I've heard people who know more about football than I do say they ...
Pete Carroll: NCAA punishment of USC would be "surprise" San Francisco Chronicle (blog) -
In the case of the football program, the NCAA opened an investigation into charges of ... Carroll was head football coach at USC where he won two national ...
As demand for high school football coaches rise, salaries soar Los Angeles Times - Eric Sondheimer - At Chaminade Prep in West Hills, Ed Croson makes nearly $100000 to coach football while the scale for a science or math teacher with a master's degree and ...
Pac-10 football: The updated, mostly-complete 2010 ESPN schedule San Jose Mercury News (blog) - ESPN has announced 16 college football game selections involving Pacific-10 Conference teams for the 2010 season, including 12 conference-controlled games ...
ND's Ragone charged with possession ESPN -Get all the coverage of Notre Dame in the college football nation blog. Brian Bennett provides the latest Irish updates as part of ESPN.com's blog network. ...
Big Ten expansion: Big dollars, little senseWashington Post - Tracee Hamilton - This is what college football has become: mergers and acquisitions. ... The Huskers bring to the table a strong football tradition, a dreadful basketball ...
Devin Jefferson Guilty of Murdering U. of Memphis Football Player ... CBS News - Carlin DeGuerin Miller -(CBS/AP) The man prosecutors say orchestrated the robbery plan that ended in the 2007 fatal shooting of University of Memphis football player Taylor ...
Girls flag football catching on in Florida MiamiHerald.com - Tim Reynolds - When he got his first look at girls flag football as a varsity high school sport, Damon Cogdell immediately saw the potential. With an estimated 19000 girls ...
The Berry twins expected to make big impact on Creekside football Atlanta Journal Constitution - Michael Carvell - Two of the nation's most interesting freshman football players will be on display for Creekside's spring game at 7 pm Friday. ...
An early look at the Big Ten bowl picture ESPN (blog) - Adam Rittenberg - Dallas Football Classic vs. Conference USA or Big 12, Jan. 1, ESPNU Selection No. 8: Little Caesars Pizza Bowl vs. MAC, Dec. 26, ESPN With potentially ...
Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans has tested positive for a ... ESPN - Tim Keown - And if science beats nature on the football field, I'm convinced we're fine with that. ... I've heard people who know more about football than I do say they ...
Pete Carroll: NCAA punishment of USC would be "surprise" San Francisco Chronicle (blog) -
In the case of the football program, the NCAA opened an investigation into charges of ... Carroll was head football coach at USC where he won two national ...
As demand for high school football coaches rise, salaries soar Los Angeles Times - Eric Sondheimer - At Chaminade Prep in West Hills, Ed Croson makes nearly $100000 to coach football while the scale for a science or math teacher with a master's degree and ...
Monday, May 10, 2010
News for 05/10/2010
Towers High football player remembered as "toughest guy on the field" Atlanta Journal Constitution - Mike Morris - Larry Hartstein -Today was the day Jhacobe Campbell was supposed to sign a football scholarship with the University of West Alabama. ...
A new look at conference expansion ESPN (blog) - Graham Watson -The paper proposes splitting college football into six “mega conferences. ... But the school has one winning football season since 1990 and one bowl game ...
Where's the outrage for 'roid ragers in football? CBSSports.com - Mike Freeman - The double standard and excuse making for football is alive and well. If this were baseball, and Cushing were bashing homers instead of ...
Sports digest: Cal football team apparently will play its 2011 ... San Jose Mercury News -
AP The Cal football team apparently will play its 2011 home games at AT&T Park while Memorial Stadium is being renovated. The school has announced in a news ...
Will Cowboys Stadium be the site for UIL football state title ...Dallas Morning News - For the University Interscholastic League's first showcase of football championships this fall, it's fitting that the venue be one of the world's most ...
ACC needs an expansion plan–right now Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - Tony Barnhart -The landscape of college football has changed dramatically since the ACC last ... The ACC is in the midst of its negotiation for a new football deal and the ...
Barney: Raiders' turbulent years in LA the subject of ESPN documentary San Jose Mercury News - Chuck Barney - That's how we Bay Area devotees of the Raiders regard the 13 years our nomadic football team wasted away in Los Angeles. Ah, but for hip-hop artist and ...
Football: No trip to New Orleans for Servite Los Angeles Times (blog) - Anaheim Servite's planned trip to New Orleans to play a high school football game on Sept. 10 has been canceled, Coach Troy Thomas said. ...
ACC spring meetings underway ESPN (blog) - Heather Dinich - The ACC's football coaches are meeting from 7:30-11:30 am Monday morning at the ACC's annual spring meetings at the posh Ritz-Carlton ...
Rooting for a Better Result Than She Had New York Times - Juliet Macur - Wanda Oates, the last woman to be the head coach of a high school football team in Washington, said last week that she was one of Natalie ...
A new look at conference expansion ESPN (blog) - Graham Watson -The paper proposes splitting college football into six “mega conferences. ... But the school has one winning football season since 1990 and one bowl game ...
Where's the outrage for 'roid ragers in football? CBSSports.com - Mike Freeman - The double standard and excuse making for football is alive and well. If this were baseball, and Cushing were bashing homers instead of ...
Sports digest: Cal football team apparently will play its 2011 ... San Jose Mercury News -
AP The Cal football team apparently will play its 2011 home games at AT&T Park while Memorial Stadium is being renovated. The school has announced in a news ...
Will Cowboys Stadium be the site for UIL football state title ...Dallas Morning News - For the University Interscholastic League's first showcase of football championships this fall, it's fitting that the venue be one of the world's most ...
ACC needs an expansion plan–right now Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - Tony Barnhart -The landscape of college football has changed dramatically since the ACC last ... The ACC is in the midst of its negotiation for a new football deal and the ...
Barney: Raiders' turbulent years in LA the subject of ESPN documentary San Jose Mercury News - Chuck Barney - That's how we Bay Area devotees of the Raiders regard the 13 years our nomadic football team wasted away in Los Angeles. Ah, but for hip-hop artist and ...
Football: No trip to New Orleans for Servite Los Angeles Times (blog) - Anaheim Servite's planned trip to New Orleans to play a high school football game on Sept. 10 has been canceled, Coach Troy Thomas said. ...
ACC spring meetings underway ESPN (blog) - Heather Dinich - The ACC's football coaches are meeting from 7:30-11:30 am Monday morning at the ACC's annual spring meetings at the posh Ritz-Carlton ...
Rooting for a Better Result Than She Had New York Times - Juliet Macur - Wanda Oates, the last woman to be the head coach of a high school football team in Washington, said last week that she was one of Natalie ...
Friday, May 7, 2010
05/07/10
Advisor: Ravens' Ed Reed is 'committed' to playing football again USA Today - "Ed is as committed to football as I have ever seen. Come September, if everything continues to go well with his health, Ed will be on the field. ...
College football recruiting -- Lonne Gosha decommitted from ... ESPN - Corey Long Courtesy Gosha family Lonnie Gosha has been impressed with all of the schools he has visited so far. During the early part of his recruitment, ...
Rank 'Em: College Football Running Backs ESPN - Will Heisman winner Mark Ingram continue to be the most impressive running force in the college football world? Where does Virginia Tech's dynamic back, ...
As in Texas, football is life on Friday Night Lights Globe and Mail - “On the surface, the series, like the book and the movie, is about football,” Berg told reporters at on last fall's TV critics tour in Los Angeles. ...
A fan of football, but not a fan of rape Minnesota Public Radio - Sara Marsh - I am a tremendous football fan. I'm not the girl who occasionally goes to a game and wears a Vikings jersey to the bar sometimes. ...
Big Ten shake-up would have huge impact FOXSports.com - Michael Arace -Football is the common denominator. The Southeastern, Atlantic Coast and Pacific ... In college football (and basketball) terms, what will emerge are four ...
Obama honors Navy football, again USA Today -And, lately, awarding the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy football team. Last season, Navy again beat both Army and Air Force to claim its seventh ...
LSU's Hebert suspended from football team after arrest Seattle Post Intelligencer -Baton Rouge, LA (Sports Network) - LSU center T-Bob Hebert has been suspended from the football team following his arrest Friday night, head coach Les Miles ...
Wannstedt: 'Zero' talks about expansion ESPN - Wannstedt and Penn State coach Joe Paterno addressed reporters Wednesday in State College after the two met with Pennsylvania high school football coaches. ...
Minicamp update: Matt Ryan Q&A after first practice Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - A: The routine of football, coming in and meeting. I think we did a pretty good job of it this morning. It definitely feel a little bit rusty, but it really ...
Paul Quinn College Turns Football Field Into Farm Huffington Post (blog) -Some of the football field-farmed food will be distributed to the surrounding community, where a dearth of fresh produce has long been an issue. ...
Villanova's Szczur donates blood cells to help baby Philadelphia Inquirer - Keith Pompey - When Villanova needs a timely RBI or a clutch touchdown, the Wildcats' baseball and football standout usually produces. ...
Gunmen shoot 4 in crowd at Miami football game MiamiHerald.com - 1 day ago
AP MIAMI -- Five people are injured in Miami after three men opened fire into a crowd at a public park during a women's flag football game. ...
College football recruiting -- Lonne Gosha decommitted from ... ESPN - Corey Long Courtesy Gosha family Lonnie Gosha has been impressed with all of the schools he has visited so far. During the early part of his recruitment, ...
Rank 'Em: College Football Running Backs ESPN - Will Heisman winner Mark Ingram continue to be the most impressive running force in the college football world? Where does Virginia Tech's dynamic back, ...
As in Texas, football is life on Friday Night Lights Globe and Mail - “On the surface, the series, like the book and the movie, is about football,” Berg told reporters at on last fall's TV critics tour in Los Angeles. ...
A fan of football, but not a fan of rape Minnesota Public Radio - Sara Marsh - I am a tremendous football fan. I'm not the girl who occasionally goes to a game and wears a Vikings jersey to the bar sometimes. ...
Big Ten shake-up would have huge impact FOXSports.com - Michael Arace -Football is the common denominator. The Southeastern, Atlantic Coast and Pacific ... In college football (and basketball) terms, what will emerge are four ...
Obama honors Navy football, again USA Today -And, lately, awarding the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the Navy football team. Last season, Navy again beat both Army and Air Force to claim its seventh ...
LSU's Hebert suspended from football team after arrest Seattle Post Intelligencer -Baton Rouge, LA (Sports Network) - LSU center T-Bob Hebert has been suspended from the football team following his arrest Friday night, head coach Les Miles ...
Wannstedt: 'Zero' talks about expansion ESPN - Wannstedt and Penn State coach Joe Paterno addressed reporters Wednesday in State College after the two met with Pennsylvania high school football coaches. ...
Minicamp update: Matt Ryan Q&A after first practice Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) - A: The routine of football, coming in and meeting. I think we did a pretty good job of it this morning. It definitely feel a little bit rusty, but it really ...
Paul Quinn College Turns Football Field Into Farm Huffington Post (blog) -Some of the football field-farmed food will be distributed to the surrounding community, where a dearth of fresh produce has long been an issue. ...
Villanova's Szczur donates blood cells to help baby Philadelphia Inquirer - Keith Pompey - When Villanova needs a timely RBI or a clutch touchdown, the Wildcats' baseball and football standout usually produces. ...
Gunmen shoot 4 in crowd at Miami football game MiamiHerald.com - 1 day ago
AP MIAMI -- Five people are injured in Miami after three men opened fire into a crowd at a public park during a women's flag football game. ...
Monday, December 7, 2009
News for 12/7/09
Virginia to make football announcement Monday - Virginia has called a news conference for today to discuss it's football program, where it seems likely the Cavaliers will announce their choice to replace ...
FOOTBALL NOTES Dungy rips lack of minorities
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Former NFL coach Tony Dungy called the dearth of minority head coaches in major college football "disgraceful" while speaking on NBC's pregame NFL show ...
College Football Plus: Did the BCS system work by pitting Alabama against ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Tom Luicci - Q. How close did Texas quarterback Colt McCoy come to being a football version of Chris Webber? One restored second, that's how close. ...
Football punishments illustrate double standard
MSU State News - Before MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio's impromptu press conference on Saturday, there was a great deal of speculation about how he would handle the ...
Doling out the unofficial college football awards of 2009
Daily Illini - Another regular season of college football has come and gone, with pigskin aficionados everywhere now turning their attention to an enticing slate of bowl ...
Emerging Trend? Hofstra Cancels Football Program.
SayCampusLife - Long Island, New York's Hofstra University isn't exactly a powerhouse when it comes to college football. The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program ...
The News Journal - Buddy Hurlock -"You'll never find support like this anywhere in the state," Mattox said of his town's love for football. "It's unreal and they supported us when we were ...
Second look: Snapshots from the latest in college football
al.com - Doug Segrest - Two of college football's most storied programs meet at the most historic venue in bowl history, the Rose Bowl. Despite all its fault, this game reminds us ...
Poinsettia Bowl gives Cal football team shot at redemption
San Jose Mercury News - Jonathan Okanes - Cal may not be playing a team from a major conference in its bowl game this season, but based on how it performed in its 42-10 loss at ...
Monday Night Football - Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers Odds
VegasSports-Odds - Matt Franklin - Two Wild Card hopefuls meet on Monday night football as the Green Bay Packers host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:35pm EST in a game that can be seen on ESPN. ...
ub's Gill to interview for Kansas job
Buffalo Business First - University at Buffalo football coach Turner Gill will be interviewing for the same position at the University of Kansas, according to published reports in ...
Blinn Texas beats Fort Scott for juco football title
Kansas City Star -Franchione, a native of Pittsburg, Kan., brought his team to his hometown for the NJCAA championship game and came away with a dramatic 31-26 victory over ...
Penn State Football: Orlando or Bust
State College News - Terry Casey -And, as we've seen from the policy changes with alumni tickets, Penn State football would appreciate that cash. But consider which teams are in Penn State's ...
Pac-10 football notebook: USC in Emerald doesn't look like a jewel
OregonLive.com - Ken Goe -"In USC, we have one of the great brands in college football, and a program that is always in the national championship hunt." Well, except for this season. ...
AUBURN FOOTBALL: Persistance pays off for Tigers with Outback Bowl bid
Montgomery Advertiser - Jay G. Tate - Coach Gene Chizik's team hasn't earned a single vote in a single football poll since early October, yet Auburn will spend its winter holiday near the Gulf ...
College Football Notebook: Bowden to bid Florida St. farewell after Gator Bowl
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - AP Bobby Bowden, 80, will coach his final game at Florida State (6-6) in Jacksonville's Gator Bowl on New Year's Day. Bowl officials announced Sunday that ...
USC football coach Carroll gets, accepts apology from former Notre Dame coach Weis
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Scott Wolf - Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis apologized to USC coach Pete Carroll on Sunday and said he did not intend for comments he ...
FOOTBALL NOTES Dungy rips lack of minorities
San Francisco Chronicle - AP Former NFL coach Tony Dungy called the dearth of minority head coaches in major college football "disgraceful" while speaking on NBC's pregame NFL show ...
College Football Plus: Did the BCS system work by pitting Alabama against ...
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Tom Luicci - Q. How close did Texas quarterback Colt McCoy come to being a football version of Chris Webber? One restored second, that's how close. ...
Football punishments illustrate double standard
MSU State News - Before MSU football head coach Mark Dantonio's impromptu press conference on Saturday, there was a great deal of speculation about how he would handle the ...
Doling out the unofficial college football awards of 2009
Daily Illini - Another regular season of college football has come and gone, with pigskin aficionados everywhere now turning their attention to an enticing slate of bowl ...
Emerging Trend? Hofstra Cancels Football Program.
SayCampusLife - Long Island, New York's Hofstra University isn't exactly a powerhouse when it comes to college football. The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) program ...
The News Journal - Buddy Hurlock -"You'll never find support like this anywhere in the state," Mattox said of his town's love for football. "It's unreal and they supported us when we were ...
Second look: Snapshots from the latest in college football
al.com - Doug Segrest - Two of college football's most storied programs meet at the most historic venue in bowl history, the Rose Bowl. Despite all its fault, this game reminds us ...
Poinsettia Bowl gives Cal football team shot at redemption
San Jose Mercury News - Jonathan Okanes - Cal may not be playing a team from a major conference in its bowl game this season, but based on how it performed in its 42-10 loss at ...
Monday Night Football - Baltimore Ravens at Green Bay Packers Odds
VegasSports-Odds - Matt Franklin - Two Wild Card hopefuls meet on Monday night football as the Green Bay Packers host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:35pm EST in a game that can be seen on ESPN. ...
ub's Gill to interview for Kansas job
Buffalo Business First - University at Buffalo football coach Turner Gill will be interviewing for the same position at the University of Kansas, according to published reports in ...
Blinn Texas beats Fort Scott for juco football title
Kansas City Star -Franchione, a native of Pittsburg, Kan., brought his team to his hometown for the NJCAA championship game and came away with a dramatic 31-26 victory over ...
Penn State Football: Orlando or Bust
State College News - Terry Casey -And, as we've seen from the policy changes with alumni tickets, Penn State football would appreciate that cash. But consider which teams are in Penn State's ...
Pac-10 football notebook: USC in Emerald doesn't look like a jewel
OregonLive.com - Ken Goe -"In USC, we have one of the great brands in college football, and a program that is always in the national championship hunt." Well, except for this season. ...
AUBURN FOOTBALL: Persistance pays off for Tigers with Outback Bowl bid
Montgomery Advertiser - Jay G. Tate - Coach Gene Chizik's team hasn't earned a single vote in a single football poll since early October, yet Auburn will spend its winter holiday near the Gulf ...
College Football Notebook: Bowden to bid Florida St. farewell after Gator Bowl
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - AP Bobby Bowden, 80, will coach his final game at Florida State (6-6) in Jacksonville's Gator Bowl on New Year's Day. Bowl officials announced Sunday that ...
USC football coach Carroll gets, accepts apology from former Notre Dame coach Weis
Long Beach Press-Telegram - Scott Wolf - Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis apologized to USC coach Pete Carroll on Sunday and said he did not intend for comments he ...
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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