News for the Day 9/6/08

Football: Was it a conspiracy or spectacular talent? Los Angeles Times, CA - UCLA football coach Rick Neuheisel never materialized at the Los Osos-Bishop Amat game on Friday night, and now I'm thinking his so-called "planned visit" ...

Football transactions The Canadian Press - Movements in the world of football Friday: National Football League BALTIMORE RAVENS-Signed OT Willie Anderson to a three-year contract and C Matt Katula to ...

College Football Gators seek to end their Miami jinxSeattle Times, United States - The fifth-ranked Gators (1-0) and the Hurricanes (1-0) aren't scheduled to play again until 2013, another long break in a rivalry that used to be one of the ...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Games to watch Newsday, NY -No. 8 West Virginia at East Carolina, 4:30 pm, ESPN: Assuming game is played as scheduled, field conditions could prove critical in the aftermath of ...

FOOTBALL: MSU alum Ingram is facing jail time Detroit Free Press, United States - An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a third time to appear in ...

James Person, Montrose gallop past Lake Fenton in GAC football ... MLive.com, MI - That’sa physical football team over there and we weren’t willing to get down in the trenches and muck it up.” Montrose took the lead for good 14-8 on ...

CBS sues over fantasy football Bizjournals.com, NC - CBS Interactive Inc., a division of CBS Sports.com is seeking a declaratory judgment that it has the rights to fantasy football statistics that are publicly ...

Ball State football coach suspends his nephew Indianapolis Star, United States - By DOUG ZALESKI dzaleski@muncie.gannett.com MUNCIE -- Ball State football coach Brady Hoke suspended his 19-year-old nephew from today's home game against ...

USC football coaches break for high school recruiting Los Angeles Times, CA - Other coaches also were headed out of town, and Coach Pete Carroll was preparing to see three local high school football games this afternoon and evening. ...

Point-Counterpoint: What is the long-term future of Vandal football? IdahoStatesman.com, ID - But there's a bigger issue: How does a struggling football program affect a university? If a football program is a window into a university, then the Fiesta ...

Arrest warrant for ex-football star Ingram The Associated Press -CENTRAL ISLIP, NY (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a ...

Inside the game: For key matchups, look to the left
Mark Humphrey/AP The duo of Albert Haynesworth and Kyle Vanden Bosch may lead some teams to throw in the towel. The NFL game is all about matchups. Offensive coordinators spend countless hours trying to dictate the one-on-one battles that give them a competitive edge.
Pat Kirwan

With Curtis, Brown hurt, Eagles to lean on rookie WR Jackson
PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles could play the season opener without their two top wide receivers after Reggie Brown missed his second straight practice Friday. Reggie Brown, WR Philadelphia Eagles Height: 6-1 Weight: 197 College: Georgia Experience: 3 ...

With Atlanta in the rearview, Hall trying to move on in Oakland
Doug Benc/Getty Images DeAngelo??Hall was a talented, yet volatile, cornerback for the Falcons. Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall can hold a grudge. Ask Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. Throw former coach Bobby Petrino and much of the...
Steve Wyche

Branch out for Seattle; T Locklear unlikely to play
RENTON, Wash. -- The return of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is going to wait at least a week. Deion Branch, WR Seattle Seahawks Height: 5-9 Weight: 192 College: Louisville Experience: 6 Branch was ruled out of Seattle's season...

Healthy Brown, Williams gives Dolphins strong RB duo
DAVIE, Fla. -- Until a knee injury sent him to the sideline, running back Ronnie Brown was the best thing about the Miami Dolphins' tough 2007 season. Schefter on Williams Though he'll share carries with Ronnie Brown this season, Adam Schefter says Dolphins RB...

Newman's injury could turn Jones into starter for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman is listed as questionable for the season opener at Cleveland. Terence Newman, CB Dallas Cowboys Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 College: Kansas State Experience: 5 Newman's uncertain status...

Hamstring injury will force Jags WR Porter to miss opener
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars receiver Jerry Porter was ruled out of Sunday's season opener at Tennessee because of a hamstring injury. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 College: West Virginia Experience: 8 Porter,...

Pro Bowl LT Peters to end holdout with Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by Saturday. Schefter on Peters Adam Schefter breaks down what OT Jason Peters ending...

Rotowire: Cash in on these golden IDP nuggets
When it comes to production in fantasy sports, as well as pretty much any other outlet of life, success is often the byproduct of two factors: ability and opportunity. While you certainly need exceptional talent to survive and produce in the NFL, you also need to be given the chance...
Danny Goldin

Eagles plan to use only sustainable energy for operation
PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles say they have become the first NFL team to use only sustainable energy for their operations. The Eagles on Friday announced a purchase of 14 million kilowatt hours of wind power. Officials say that allows them to achieve their goal...

THD & NFL Neighborhood MVP Program
In 2007, The Home Depot and the NFL partnered together to create 'The Home Depot NFL Neighborhood MVP' program to recognize NFL players who are making a positive impact in their local communities through charitable programs and contributions. In its inaugural year, The Home...

Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Redskins DE Samuels of 'dirty' play
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener. Mathias...

McFadden offers Raiders intriguing possibilities
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- For most of the preseason, Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin has kept rookie Darren McFadden's varied skills under wraps. Instead of lining him up out wide as a receiver, giving him direct snaps as a quarterback or using him as a kick returner, Kiffin...

Titans play it safe, put Young on injury report with tight hamstring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans say they have added starting quarterback Vince Young to their official injury report for Sunday's season opener, but he is still expected to play. Vince Young, QB Tennessee Titans Height: 6-5 Weight: 233 ...

Despite lack of work, Alexander has no plans to retire
SEATTLE -- Shaun Alexander isn't bitter at being unemployed. Shaun Alexander, RB Free agent Height: 5-11 Weight: 228 College: Alabama Experience: 8 He isn't angry at the Seahawks for dumping their career rushing and touchdowns...

Dunn wins The Home Depot Neighborhood MVP award
PHOENIX -- The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer and 'official home improvement sponsor' of the National Football League, announced Wednesday that Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn is the inaugural winner of The Home Depot NFL Neighborhood MVP award.

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Fantasy injury report: Week 1
Byes: None Sept. 7-8 Team Injuries/Analysis Arizona??Cardinals Doubtful -- DT Alan Branch (ankle), C Al Johnson (knee), DT Gabe Watson (knee); Questionable -- TE Jerame Tuman (hamstring); Probable -- T Mike Gandy (knee), TE Ben Patrick (ankle). Analysis:...
Michael Fabiano

Ready for some football? A look at what's ahead in Week 1
7 p.m. ET, NBC (Thursday) Washington at N.Y. Giants Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Giants, 85-61-4. Streaks: The Giants had won three straight before Washington took the second game of last year's season series. Making his head-coaching debut, Jim Zorn has...

Who will be this season's top sack producers?
Tom Dahlin/Getty Images Playing on the Vikings' star-studded line, Jared??Allen is expected to terrorize quarterbacks. Sacking the quarterback isn't the most critical factor when it comes to winning in the NFL, but it is close. And when you break down...
Pat Kirwan

News for the Day 9/5/08

40 Years Later, Old Jets Relive Super Bowl IIINew York Times, United States - They were underdogs, champions of the American Football League, led by their brash quarterback, Joe Namath, and a defense that never fully got its due. ...

Adobe, NFL bring live Sunday Night Football to Internet Macworld, CA - by Jim Dalrymple, Macworld.com Adobe and The National Football League announced a partnership on Thursday that will bring Sunday Night Football to fans ...

Marketers just love football season USA Today - By Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY The National Football League and the National Dairy Council are going to team up to promote picking up the pigskin — rather ...

State's top 2 high school football teams face each other ...
IndyStar.com: State's top 2 high school football teams face each other, Carmel, Center Grove figure to be in the mix all season.

Football, not Favre, finally to take the spotlight Globe and Mail, Canada - NFL broadcasters spent a good part of the week talking football to the media in advance of the first weekend of play. They fielded questions about Peyton ...

Harriott Kicked Off Penn State Football Team Hartford Courant, United States - AP Chris Nickson threw for one touchdown and ran for another as Vanderbilt finally beat a ranked opponent on its field Thursday night, upsetting No. ...

Ten reasons to be excited about the 2008 high school football season Los Angeles Times, CA -High school football shifts into high gear tonight with nearly a full load of games. There's no better place in the country to see tomorrow's college and ...

INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SI.com - So far, the most headlines the former Florida Mr. Football has gained at the U is for a car accident that forced him to redshirt his freshman year. ...
Paterno suspends players for Saturday's game vs. Oregon State ... ESPN - "They're all three good football players, they're not bad kids," Paterno said. "But you pay for it when you do dumb things. It's something that they'll be ...

6-man football team puts God No. 1 News 8 Austin, TX - As long as they have football and a place to practice, Fredericksburg Heritage School's six-man football team said they're OK. "You don't always have to ...

Baylor QB Griffin a man with a plan -- for life and football Waco Tribune Herald, TX - Never go into anything unprepared whether it’sa football game, a track meet or in the classroom. Don’t ever just rely on your talent: Plan to outwork ...

FOOTBALL: BSU safety suspended after arrest Ball State Daily News, IN - A Ball State University football player, who is also the nephew of coach Brady Hoke, was suspended from the team after being arrested last weekend. ...

Idaho Vandals remove logo from back of football uniform pants IdahoStatesman.com, ID - The University of Idaho football team has removed the logo from the back of its uniform pants after the new design caused an uproar, athletic director Rob ...

Top 10: Week 1 Fantasy Football Projections AskMen - However, remember: like in real football, strong starts help in fantasy football, but it’s how you finish that counts. Just ask Dallas and New England. ...

Faithful to father and football Lynchburg News and Advance, VA - Kenny Lewis Jr. gave baseball a shot before deciding to follow in his father’s path and play football for Tech. By Nathan Warters BLACKSBURG — Kenny Lewis ...

Barber headlines fantasy starters; RB Grant a risk in Week 1
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Marion Barber should find the end zone at least once against the Cleveland Browns. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis Dallas Cowboys Marion Barber Running back There might not be a more underrated running back in fantasy football...
Michael Fabiano

Bears, Colts square off for first time since Super Bowl XLI
The last time Peyton Manning faced the Chicago Bears, he won MVP honors while leading his team to the Super Bowl XLI championship. Despite undergoing offseason knee surgery, Manning is expected to be under center when the Indianapolis Colts host the Bears in their first game at the...

Ailing Seahawks start season at Buffalo
In over 20 years as an NFL coach, Mike Holmgren has rarely had to concern himself with poor quarterback play. Matt Hasselbeck will try to make sure his mentor's last season won't be any different. Holmgren, entering his last year in the NFL, hinges his hopes...

Ravens, Bengals set to start regular season after tough preseasons
A distracting offseason highlighted by the antics of wide receiver Chad Johnson certainly didn't make things easy for the Cincinnati Bengals in their pursuit to put another tough year behind them. They don't, however, expect those off-field issues to overshadow...

Giants begin title defense with matchup against Redskins
Off to an ugly 0-2 start last season, the New York Giants' coach was on the hot seat and the team's quarterback was facing questions about his ability that had dogged him throughout his career. All of that made the club's stunning run to the Super Bowl title all...

Fantasy injury report: Week 1
Byes: None Sept. 7-8 Team Injuries/Analysis Arizona??Cardinals Did not participate in practice -- DT Alan Branch (ankle), C Al Johnson (knee), DT Gabe Watson (knee); Limited participation in practice -- TE Ben Patrick (ankle). Analysis: No significant injuries.
Michael Fabiano

Manly House of Football: Last-minute fantasy rankings
Starting next week, we will have so much football to talk about that I am positively tingling in my swimsuit area. But until the games are real, we have to take charge of our fantasy lives! For those of you wise enough to hold off on drafting your fantasy football teams until...
Nick Bakay

Ware vs. Thomas headlines opening week matchups
Getty Images After a terrific rookie year, Browns LT Joe Thomas begins his second season against Pro Bowler DeMarcus Ware. It's Week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, and here are some of the key matchups worth watching: Dallas LB DeMarcus Ware vs. Cleveland LT...
Gil Brandt

Outspoken Sapp joins new 'NFL GameDay' on NFL Network
Warren Sapp Joins Marshall Faulk, Adam Schefter and host Spero Dedes on the morning show Two-hour NFL GameDay Morning premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. ET NFL Network unveils a new Sunday show, NFL GameDay Morning, to kick off the 2008 season, it was announced today...

Bills' LB Crowell placed on IR
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. The Bills issued a one-sentence release announcing the move hours after...
John Wawrow

Nominee: Charles Tillman
Charles Tillman was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2003 and has started 64 of 68 career games. His 11 forced fumbles since 2003 are the third most in the NFL amongst cornerbacks and he leads the Bears with 17 interceptions since 2003. Last season, Tillman collected a career-high four...
Sep 4, 2008
Vikings' Peterson named 2007 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year
Diet Pepsi and the National Football League have announced that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is the 2007 Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. During the 2007 season, Peterson shattered all Vikings rookie rushing records and set an NFL record for rushing yards in a...
Sep 4, 2008
Bengals WR Johnson officially changes name to Ocho Cinco
CINCINNATI -- Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too. The National Football League decided on Thursday to recognize receiver Chad Johnson's legal name change to Chad Ocho Cinco. The new name will be on the back of his Cincinnati Bengals uniform for the season opener in Baltimore...
Sep 4, 2008
Newman's injury could turn Jones into starter for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas -- Call him Adam Jones or Pacman. Maybe even call him a starter. Because the Dallas Cowboys are wary of cornerback Terence Newman's groin injury, there's a chance Jones will make his Dallas debut as part of the starting lineup Sunday in Cleveland.

Jags' Williams returns to practice, but fellow WR Porter limited
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams returned to practice, while teammate Jerry Porter was held out of part of the workout on Thursday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 College: West Virginia Experience:...

Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson to boost offensive line
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens signed former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson to a three-year, $11 million contract, including $3.5 million guaranteed, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Willie Anderson, OT Baltimore Ravens ...

Colts center Saturday will let knee 'heal by itself'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Despite a torn ligament in his right knee, Indianapolis Colts starting center Jeff Saturday is not planning on surgery anytime soon. Jeff Saturday, C Indianapolis Colts Height: 6-2 Weight: 295 College: North Carolina Experience: 9 ...

Nominee: Kassim Osgood
Wide receiver Kassim Osgood joined the San Diego Chargers in 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He has been a vital contributor to the team's special teams unit, landing on two Pro Bowl rosters. Osgood recorded 14 special teams tackles last season and regularly forces opposing...

Jags' Williams returns to practice, but fellow WR Porter limited
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Reggie Williams returned to practice, while teammate Jerry Porter was held out of part of the workout on Thursday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 College: West Virginia Experience:...

Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson to boost offensive line
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens signed former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Willie Anderson to a three-year, $11 million contract, including $3.5 million guaranteed, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Willie Anderson, OT Baltimore Ravens ...

Crowell placed on IR by Bills after electing for knee surgery
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Angelo Crowell was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Thursday in a surprise move that came after the player elected to have surgery on his left knee. Angelo Crowell, LB Buffalo Bills 2007...

Greatness on the Road
It takes a lot to win on the road in the NFL, but there are four teams that possess the ingredients necessary to pull off the difficult feat in Week 1. The Lions, Jets, Cowboys and Vikings all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Lions are facing the...

Former Pro Bowl quarterback Culpepper retires from NFL
MIAMI -- Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback. Daunte Culpepper, QB Career Statistics Experience: 9 seasons Comp. pct.: 63.8 TD/INT: 142/94 ...

Nominee: Kassim Osgood
Wide receiver Kassim Osgood joined the San Diego Chargers in 2003 as an undrafted rookie free agent. He has been a vital contributor to the team's special teams unit, landing on two Pro Bowl rosters. Osgood recorded 14 special teams tackles last season and regularly forces opposing...

News for the Day 9/3/08

Carson-Newman football rises to fourthBP News, TN - 11 hours ago(BP)--The Carson-Newman football team moved up to No. 4 in the latest American Football Coaches Association Division II Coaches' Poll, released Sept. 2. ...

BYU football: Road to nowhere Salt Lake Tribune, United States - ... Jorgensen called it a "flaw we've had," while quarterback Max Hall referred to it as a "nagging problem" at the conference football meetings last month. ...

OSU football: Redshirt season was beneficial for freshman running back Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH - He spent all of 2007 in a wait-and-learn mode and said he's a much better football player because of it. "The wait was a good thing for me," said Herron, ...


Ohio State football: Small eager to outrun mistakes of offseasonColumbus Dispatch - Columbus,OH,USAAfter a humiliating spring and summer spent in Ohio State coach Jim Tressel's doghouse, Small finally was outrunning his troubles. Well, mostly. ...See all stories on this topic

USC's Allen Bradford ready for a starring roleLos Angeles Times - CA,USAUSC's Allen Bradford, running for yardage Saturday against Virginia, will stand in for Ohio State's Chris Wells when the Trojans' first-string defense ...

Football's new end game: Quarterback hunters Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN -"In the National Football League, it's all about rushing the passer," said Giants General Manager Jerry Reese, whose team opens the NFL season tonight ...

Are you ready for some (NFL) football?! San Jose Mercury News, USA - Kansas City: "We're going to have to take the growing pains that you have with a young football team," owner Clark Hunt said. Ouch. Even when it's true, ...

Alabama football notes for Saturday's game against Tulane Press-Register - al.com, AL -... always trying to do something good so we can take it easy. But when you're in a competitive game like football, you'd better be ready to play all the time."

College Football LSU postpones game with Troy Seattle Times, United States -Louisiana State postponed its football game against Troy after Hurricane Gustav damaged Tiger Stadium and battered Louisiana's capital city. ...

MU notes: Harrisonville’s Keck quits football team Kansas City Star, MO - Missouri has confirmed that Michael Keck, a former top national recruit from Harrisonville, has left the football team “for personal reasons. ...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAILBAG SI.com - AP For about 90 percent of the nation's major football schools, opening weekend went off without a hitch. The fans of those few that didn't wasted no time ...

Nebraska football player Andy Christensen found not guilty of ... Newsday, NY - (AP) _ Nebraska football player Andy Christensen has been found not guilty of first degree sexual assault. A Lancaster County District Court jury reached ...

Fantasy football: Bragging rights, big bucks San Francisco Chronicle, USA - The National Football League season starts tonight, as the Washington Redskins visit the New York Giants. Here in the Bay Area, bettors are gearing up for ...

ACC confronts bad football reputation USA Today -was viewed as the prize catch, lured away from the Big East in an effort to give a large boost to ACC football. That hasn't happened yet, at least on the ...

Temple Football Can Take Big Step Against UConn Hartford Courant, United States - By DESMOND CONNER Courant Staff Writer The Temple football players might have some for UConn Saturday in Philadelphia because of the controversial ending ...

Hurricanes at Gators College Football Betting VegasSports-Odds, Florida - The Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes resume their college football betting rivalry on Saturday at 8:00 pm EST on ESPN but this time it is Florida the ...

Football's new end game: Quarterback hunters Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - "In the National Football League, it's all about rushing the passer," said Giants General Manager Jerry Reese, whose team opens the NFL season tonight ...

4 Robertson High School football players suspended Las Cruces Sun-News, NM - AP LAS VEGAS, NM—A hearing officer has suspended a fourth Robertson High School student accused of hazing during a football training camp. ...

College Football Odds Week 2 Sports-Odds.com, FL - College Football Odds Week 2: After an exciting College Football Odds Week 1, the USC Trojans have now taken over the top-spot in he AP Polls. ...

UNH FOOTBALL New-look 'Cats hope to continue IA prowess Concord Monitor, NH -By TIM O'SULLIVAN DURHAM - During the last four years, the University of New Hampshire football team has played three teams from IA, now known as the ..

Thumb injury shelves Steffy for at least several weeks - College ... ESPN - By Heather Dinich With quarterback Jordan Steffy "out indefinitely" because of an injured thumb, Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen said Wednesday that Chris ....

Marijuana Found In PSU Football Player’s Apartment WRTA, PA - Quarless, Wallace and a third man not connected to Nittany Lion football were in the apartment when police served a search warrant on the premises. ...

Football: Former player moves to sideline to coach Daily Eastern News, IL - Nick Kray came to the Eastern football team as a preferred walk-on for the 2004 season with every intention to just get his physical education degree. ...

Changing Approach to Monday Night Football Washington Post, United States - By Leonard Shapiro There was a time when the less-is-more philosophy in the pro football booth was all the rage. Remember the late, great Ray Scott's ...

Alabama football notes for Saturday's game against Tulane Press-Register - al.com, AL -... always trying to do something good so we can take it easy. But when you're in a competitive game like football, you'd better be ready to play all the time."

OSU football: Redshirt season was beneficial for freshman running back Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH - He spent all of 2007 in a wait-and-learn mode and said he's a much better football player because of it. "The wait was a good thing for me," said Herron, ...

News for the Day 9/3/08

College football preview: Purdue Indianapolis Star, United States - Like Curtis Painter, another no-brainer. Purdue needs other receivers to play well, but Orton is the key if the Boilermakers expect to make up for the 155 ...

Trojan Times: USC jumps to No. 1 in AP football pollLos Angeles Times, CA - 2 hours agoUSC jumped to No. 1 in the polls Tuesday, but most Trojans did not leap at the chance to proclaim themselves the best team in the land after only one game . ...

MSU football preview: Team works to gain respect Hub, MI - I've had about a month to marinate on how I wanted to preview this year's Michigan State football season, and I'm still not sure there's a correct way to do ...

Smaller, agile DTs among elite in 2009 class - Football Recruiting ESPN - USA Ohio State commit John Simon (Youngstown, Ohio/Cardinal Mooney) is a high-octane player who, like Bonds and Adams, tips the scales under 280. ...

Orlando, FL Resident Named National Champion for GameStop's NCAA ... MarketWatch - NCAA Football '09 allows players to get into the spirit of the game for their favorite college team. This groundbreaking game offers unique college style ...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Injury may sideline Heisman hopeful Chris 'Beanie ... Detroit Free Press, United States - Ohio State tailback Beanie Wells, who left last week's 43-0 rout over Youngstown State with a painful injury to his right foot, is "doubtful" for Saturday's ...

Utah football notes: Second-half struggles Salt Lake Tribune, United States -Johnson says he has to do a better job of protecting the football against UNLV this week. Utah coach Kyle Whittingham liked what he saw from his team's ...

Notre Dame Football Sucks So Badly, Irish Are Researching .. .Bleacher Report, CA -According to this article, Bobby Burton of rivals.com cites the changing football landscape as part of the reason there has been no recent joy in South Bend ...


Football transactions The Canadian Press - Movements in the world of football : National Football League CHICAGO BEARS-Acquired G Dan Buenning from Tampa Bay for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick ...

Who's in your five? Five intriguing college football matchups USA Today - Five games in the second week of the college schedule worth taking a second look at. 1. Northwestern at Duke: The Blue Devils at 2-0? ...

UCLA's freshmen rise to occasion in football win over Tennessee Los Angeles Times, CA -Jeff Leiws / AP UCLA's Rahim Moore is all smiles after the Bruins' 27-24 victory Monday over Tennessee at the Rose Bowl. Moore, a defensive back, ...

Why I Have a Problem with Fantasy Football Bleacher Report, CA - by Domenic Scarano (Member) Fantasy football seems to have become more popular than the games these days…I find myself hearing someone say “How many yards ...

Tyrod Taylor to return for Virgina Tech International Herald Tribune, France -"Putting another guy in the game that can help you run the football is in our best interests," he said. "I don't think with young receivers you want to rely ...

Five Most Intriguing College Football Games of Week Two Bleacher Report, CA - College Football season started off with a bang this weekend, as UCLA shocked the college football world with an upset of Tennessee. ...

Concussions Exact Toll on Football Players Long After They Retire Scientific American -According to the research, published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, National Football League (NFL) players surveyed who had ...

2008 MIAC football preview: team-by-team capsules Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - By JOEL RIPPEL, Star Tribune Despite having to replace four-year starting quarterback Alex Kofoed, the MIAC's all-time leading passer, the Johnnies were ...

Wannstedt gets vote of confidence from athletic director - College ... ESPN - PITTSBURGH -- Dave Wannstedt still has the support of his athletic director, despite the fact his Pittsburgh football team lost its season opener to Bowling ...

News for the Day 9/2/08

Cincinnati football power Colerain off to a flying start USA Today - The Cincinnati football power finished 12-1 in 2007, with the Cardinals' only loss coming against St. Xavier (Cincinnati) in the state playoffs, ...

OU football: Breaking down Cincinnati NewsOK.com, OK - OU Pregame Show Mike Koehler, Berry Tramel and Jake Trotter talk OU football, presented by... Last game: The Bearcats racked up 557 yards of offense in a ...

Fulmer, Vols can build on 2007 recovery plan - College Football ESPN - Never mind those bold newspaper ads talking about the future of Bruins football as it relates to USC, Rick Neuheisel's squad was relying on a patchwork ...

It's Too Early To Judge College Football Teams After Week One Bleacher Report, CA - J. Michael Morris explains why we cannot judge teams based on Week One performances. by J. Michael Morris (Columnist) Opening weekend for college football ...

Tulane Football Team Works Around Gustav NPR - Morning Edition, When Hurricane Katrina hit, Tulane University's football team ended up sleeping on the floor of a gym in Mississippi, ...

University of Michigan football team has room for improvement ... MLive.com, MI - Upon further review of his team's season opener, University of Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez pronounced the offensive line's effort "below average ...

BYU football: QB Max Hall was feared to have had a concussion Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - Because BYU quarterback Max Hall had some nausea during postgame interviews after the Cougars' 41-17 win over Northern Iowa, ...

Defending the spread warrants new needs with ILBs - Football ... ESPN - How are their football instincts? 5. Lateral pursuit: Can they get over trash? How is the movement in their hips? Can they chase sideline to sideline? 6. ...

Science of sports: The football Kansas City Star, MO - By PETE GRATHOFF It’sa pretty safe bet that you won’t hear any football coach utter this phrase: “That’s the way the prolate spheroid bounces! ...

Soquel sophomore football player suffers stroke, undergoes brain ... San Jose Mercury News, USA - By Donna Jones - Sentinel staff writer SOQUEL - A Soquel High School football player was listed in serious condition Tuesday at Lucile Packard Children's ...

Season openers shed light on the football season MLive.com, MI - ... September 02, 2008 1:13 pm It’s only the first week of school, but, yes, it’s already time to test my knowledge when it comes to prep football. ...


College football: Notre Dame approaching 20 years without a title Cape Cod Times, MA - UNWANTED COMPANY: Since sitting atop the college football world from 1988-93, winning one national championship, finishing second twice and finishing sixth ...

Alabama's surprising rout of Clemson rocks college football landscapeal.com, AL - 1 hour agoOver the years, the three most overused words in the lexicon of Alabama football have been "Bama is back!" Alabama was back under Mike DuBose, ...

WATERCOOLER CHAT: COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND NFLThe Female Fan, NY - 3 hours agoIt was the first weekend for college football fanatics. For the top schools, the first week is 'show-off' week, where teams such as Ohio State pay small ...

NFL or Bust: Eight Reasons College Football SucksBleacher Report, CA - 13 hours agoNot understanding how anyone could possibly prefer college football to the NFL, Angel Navedo details his issues with the game and the circumstances that ...

Phil's latest Flop: Football Coach or Game-show host Bleacher Report, CA - PS I think you might be a little late for The Price Is Right, but then again Drew Carey might coach football better than you!

Football: Ohio Colleges Insider Columbus Dispatch, OH - It just speaks of the amount of depth they have on their football team." As Solich watched film of Ohio State, he saw plenty of impressive athletes. ...

Fresno State Might Be The BCS Buster in College Football Bleacher Report, CA - Ben Weixlmann explores the thought that Fresno State, led by head coach Pat Hill, could be the BCS buster this year in college football. by Ben Weixlmann ...

Arizona Cardinals Preview: Maybe It's Just Too Hot for Good ... Bleacher Report, CA - When they’re in the 4-3, Bertrand Berry is the fourth lineman, but he spends more time on IR than he does on the football field. Rookie Calais Campbell is ...

Draft preview: Cotchery, Olsen headline fantasy sleepers
The word "sleeper" has several definitions. But in the world of fantasy football, it refers to a player who comes out of nowhere and exceeds statistical expectations. The 2007 NFL season was a virtual cornucopia of sleepers, as Derek Anderson, David Garrard, Earnest...
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Super Bowl XLII encore on NFL Network Sept. 2
New York Giants-New England Patriots Title Game Airs in HD Sept. 2 at 8:00 PM ET Telecast Includes Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Performance in Bridgestone Super Bowl XLII Halftime Show ?? The latest installments in the America's Game series...

Giants add depth along defensive line, sign ex-Eagle McDougle
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants shored up their defensive end position by signing former Philadelphia Eagles first-round pick Jerome McDougle. As opening kickoff in New York approaches, the defending Super Bowl champion Giants will be prominently featured on...

Browns' Anderson, Edwards practice, expect to start Sunday
BEREA, Ohio -- After huddling around coach Romeo Crennel and kneeling in prayer, the Cleveland Browns lined up for stretching drills as they began practicing for the Dallas Cowboys. Wide receiver Braylon Edwards went to his usual spot, looked up and greeted...

Saints hope to return to hurricane-ravaged New Orleans for opener
INDIANAPOLIS -- The New Orleans Saints just want to go home. After moving the team to Indianapolis this past weekend to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Gustav, general manager Mickey Loomis said Monday the Saints plan to return to their home base later this week -- if city...

Jets special teams coach Westhoff returns after ninth leg surgery
NEW YORK -- Mike Westhoff is back running the New York Jets' special teams unit. The popular and fiery 60-year-old coach stepped aside after last season to have a ninth operation on his left leg, which has been ravaged by bone cancer. After recently getting a clean bill of...

All stadiums to honor NFLPA director Upshaw
The NFL has added elements to the honoring this weekend of Gene Upsahw, the late Pro Football Hall of Famer and executive director of the NFL Players Association, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday. The league announced Monday that all players will wear a special...

All stadiums to honor NFLPA director Upshaw
The NFL has added elements to the honoring this weekend of Gene Upsahw, the late Pro Football Hall of Famer and executive director of the NFL Players Association, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Tuesday. The league announced Monday that all players will wear a special...

Hasselbeck will be under center for Seahawks in opener
RENTON, Wash. -- Matt Hasselbeck tightened a wrap around his waist and balky back. He then walked out of the locker room and said he's ready to start the Seahawks' season opener. "Got to get my 'Gut-be-Gone' on," the quarterback joked Monday.

Broncos trade CB Foxworth to Falcons for undisclosed draft pick
Domonique Foxworth, CB Atlanta Falcons 2007 Statistics: Tackles: 42 FF: 1 Pass def: 5 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos traded cornerback Domonique Foxworth to the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday for an undisclosed draft choice in 2009. Foxworth,...

Colts safety Sanders named 2007 GMC Defensive Player of the Year
Indianapolis Colts S Bob Sanders is the 2007 GMC Defensive Player of the Year, GMC and the National Football League announced today. Sanders led a Colts secondary this season, totaling 96 tackles, 3.5 sacks for 17 yards, six defensed passes, one fumble recovery and...

Quick Take: Broncos at Raiders
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Will Darren??McFadden excite fans on Sundays like he did on Saturdays? Last meeting Raiders won 34-20 on Dec. 2, 2007. Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell, the 2007 No. 1 overall pick, went 4-of-7 passing for 56 yards for the win...

Fantasy injury report: Week 1
Byes: None Thursday, Sept. 4 Team Injuries/Analysis New York??Giants Injuries: Out -- LB Jonathan Goff (back), CB Terrell Thomas (hamstring); Did not participate in practice -- K Lawrence Tynes (left knee), Limited participation in practice -- WR Domenick...
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Quick Take: Redskins at Giants
Chris McGrath/Getty Images Eli Manning hopes to improve on his last game vs. the 'Skins, when he completed 18-of-53. Last meeting In a game with severe winds and tough playing conditions, the Redskins won their second of a season-ending four-game winning...

Quick Take: Jaguars at Titans
Donald Miralle/Getty Images Can Vince Young shake off a poor preseason against division rival Jacksonville? Last meeting Jacksonville gained 168 yards and three touchdowns on the ground -- two by backup RB Greg Jones -- to defeat the Titans 28-13 in Week 10...

Buccaneers acquire center Mahan, send guard Buenning to Bears
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were involved in two trades on Tuesday, dealing one offensive lineman and acquiring another. Sean Mahan, C Tampa Bay Buccaneers Height: 6-3 Weight: 301 College: Notre Dame Experience: 5 The Bucs acquired center Sean Mahan...

Saints to open NFL season at home in Superdome
NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints are returning to the Louisiana Superdome for their NFL season opener Sunday. Forced to flee to Indianapolis ahead of Hurricane Gustav, the Saints will be able to open their season as scheduled against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team...
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Quick Take: Vikings at Packers
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Aaron Rodgers appeared in two games last year, completing 20 of 28 passes for 218 yards. Last meeting The Packers blanked the Vikings 34-0 in Week 10 last year. Brett Favre finished 33-of-46 for 351 yards and three touchdowns...

Quick Take: Lions at Falcons
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images After a solid preseason, Matt Ryan sees his first regular season action Sunday. Last meeting The previously struggling Lions exploded against a Falcons team that appeared to be on the upswing at the 2006 season's midpoint, ...

NFL Players and local youth come together for NFL Play 60 Youth Football Festival presented by Nike
Former Giants and Jets greats to teach 1,000 New York and New Jersey children football skills and healthy habits for inaugural Kickoff event in Central Park WHO: Wednesday Jamal Anderson, Former Falcons RB Stephen Baker, Former Giants WR Jim Burt, Former...

News for the Day 9/1/08

America's Most Die-Hard Football Fans Forbes, NY - It's not hard to engender loyalty in a football fan. Gridiron teams play only eight home games, so it's easier to fill a football stadium than pack a house ...

Louisiana college, pro teams flee GustavThe Associated Press - As Tulane's football team embarked on an unexpected trip to Birmingham, Ala., with Hurricane Gustav on their minds, center Michael Parenton figured it ...

BYU football: Washington QB poses big challenge Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Northern Iowa college football at Edwards Stadium. In his first college start Saturday, Northern Iowa's Pat Grace reeled off a ...

Big Ten dying as a power football conference MLive.com, MI - Football fans only care about those three defeats to make the determination that the Big Ten still is ranked well below the other major conferences. ...

Parachutists land at Duke instead of North Carolina - College Football ESPN - About an hour before kickoff against James Madison, two parachutists landed at the 35-yard line at Wallace Wade Stadium with a game ball, according to a

College playoff that matters belongs to SEC International Herald Tribune, France - The SEC is so much better than its college football brethren at the moment that whoever wins the conference this season should be handed the BCS national ...

Big 12 Football Report, v 1.1 Burnt Orange Nation, TX - by PB @ BON CDT in Football The Owls might have scared Longhorns fans for a while, had two of their first three drives ended in ...

Top-25 College Football Game Capsules Sports Network -Youngstown State (0-1), ranked 12th in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) managed just 74 yards of total offense, including minus-11 on ...

Barnwell High School Football Player Dies WRDW-TV, GA - BARNWELL, SC -- Barnwell High School and the Barnwell county community are mourning the loss of a student and football player tonight. ...

Police arrest UT football player KHOU, TX -Sunday afternoon football coach Mack Brown said Houston will not be joining the team next weekend for the game against University of Texas - El Paso.

News for the Day 8/31/08

Terrelle Pryor looks good in Ohio State football debut, but big ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA... a thrower first and a runner by default - the opposite of Troy Smith, the Wonder Years - well, you can't blame Ohio State coach Jim Tressel for trying. ...

Week 1 not upsetting for college football powers FOXSports.com - The way the 2007 college football season left the rails and kept on going all willy-nilly every week, we weren't sure the 2008 season would know how to ...

Williams may be NFL drug policy's greatest success FOXSports.com - He's covered the NFL for 14 seasons as a beat writer and is the president of the Pro Football Writers of America. DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is a role ...

Dead football player's family awaits results of investigations Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - Michele Crockett was just leaving her job at Greenwood Elementary School to go pick up her 15-year-old son from football practice when she received a ...

College football notes: Ohio State's C. Wells injures foot Baltimore Sun, United States -Back in business: Playing its first football game in 48 years, Lincoln University beat a club team from George Mason, 34-7, in West Grove, Pa. ...

Utah football: Utes hang on to beat Michigan Salt Lake Tribune, United States - The Utah football team opened its season with an upset road win at Michigan on Saturday. The Utes had a 22-10 halftime lead and a 25-10 lead at the start of ...

What We Learned In College Football's First Saturday Bleacher Report, CA - Donald Fincher says that there were many things that were learned on opening weekend of College Football. by Donald Fincher (Analyst) We've waited all ...

BYU football: Cougars hold off Northern Iowa Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Sure, the 41-17 victory over a power from a lower college football division they were favored to beat by three touchdowns will look OK to those pollsters ...

Way Too Much College Football 1070 The Fan - Indianapolis, IN - This is college football overload. Of course, I watched IU trounce Western Kentucky yesterday. As any good Hoosier (especially one who is the program ...

Greene rushes for 109 yards as Iowa stomps Maine - NCAA College ... ESPN - Jhamal Fluellen ran for 104 yards to lead Maine, which lost its fourth straight to a Football Bowl Subdivision team after winning at Mississippi State 9-7 ...

Cerebral essays about football -- America's visceral sport Detroit Free Press, United States - BY CHRIS COLLINS • MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Football season is just around the corner. All of us armchair quarterbacks and tailgaters would do ...

Atlantic Coast Conference football roundup Los Angeles Times, CA - ... pulling away from the Blue Hens, who have 14 starters back from the team that last year advanced to the Football Championship Subdivision title game. ...

Fla. high school football player dies after injury USA Today - (AP) — A Florida Panhandle high school football player has died after he collided with two other players during a game. Taylor Haugen, a sophomore wide ...

Arkansas nips Western Illinois in Petrino's debut - NCAA College ... ESPN - Western Illinois is one of the better teams in the Football Championship Subdivision, but that's still college football's second tier. ...

Major challeges for Rutgers football Newsday, NY - "To be competitive in our conference, you need to be able to run the football," said Teel, another Jersey native who has as much freedom as Peyton Manning ...

No Girls Allowed in High School Football League SportingNews.com - There are no girls allowed in football. Lady kicker Kacy Stuart got booted from her private school team after Georgia authorities ruled females aren't ...

San Jose St. 13, UC Davis 10 - NCAA College Football Recap ESPN -Daniel Alfaro pass complete to Bakari Grant for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. Sean Kelley extra point GOOD. Kyle Reed pass complete to Terrance Williams for 3 ...

Disadvantages pile up for Western Michigan University in football ... MLive.com, MI - Less than 24 hours before Saturday night's game, Western Michigan University's football equipment sat in a modest rental truck on a dark side street just ...

Stony Brook 42, Colgate 26 - NCAA College Football Recap ESPN - AP STONY BROOK, NY (AP) -- Edwin Gowins ran for 147 yards on 12 carries and scored twice to lead Stony Brook to a 42-26 victory over Colgate on Saturday ...