9/12/08

Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel says Buckeyes running back ...The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USANow Ohio State may have to figure out how to beat the No. 1 team in the country without its No. 1 offensive player. The Buckeyes' top running back did not ...

Pro football fun: Let's look at the NFC Coastal Courier, GA - By Mike Riddle Well it's that time of the year again, ball season, and for me there is no ball, like football. Nothing keeps my attention like football, ...

'Bama hoping to avoid letdown against WKU SportingNews.com -"You need to respect your opponent ... because all you have to do is look at the scoreboard every week in college football," Saban said. ...

KU quarterback Todd Reesing wants more from life than football Kansas City Star, MO - By J. BRADY McCOLLOUGH THE KANSAS CITY STAR By the time his football career ends, Todd Reesing is expected to hold every major passing record at Kansas. ...

Helmet phone lands Winnipeg kids' football coach in hot water CBC.ca, Canada - A minor-league football coach in Winnipeg has been suspended after he outfitted a 10-year-old quarterback's helmet with a wireless communication device. ...

ESPN to put basics back in 'Monday Night Football'Dallas Morning News, TX - Monday Night Football is going back to basics. ESPN promises to deliver distraction-free football games. This welcome news comes in advance of the Eagles' ...

OSU-USC football attracts hoops recruits ESPN - USC's basketball team is capitalizing on the mega home football game against Ohio State on Saturday night with what arguably could be the Trojans' largest ...

S. Carolina football players in lunchroom fight Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - I’ve just heard second-hand reports that there was a little fracas, a little tussle between some people that we don’t know and some of our football players. ...

TC50 (Demo Pit): Ultimate Football Network Will Help You Manage ... Washington Post, United States -The Ultimate Football Network tries to harness the popularity of fantasy football and turn it into a worthwhile business. The only problem is that the ...

Finally, some big college football games to watch Newsday, NY - BY ARTHUR STAPLE arthur.staple@newsday.com Finally, after two weeks of needing East Carolina to spice things up, a few of the big boys are knocking heads ...

Papa John's Returns as 'Official Pizza of Football Fans' MarketWatch - That's right; with the kickoff of football season, Papa John's has suited up for its busiest season of the year as the "Official Pizza of Football Fans. ...

High School Football: Small school in a big pinch raises $853000 ... DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - What it did buy was an extra year of competition for the 34 players on the West Bend-Mallard football team. Members of the school district ensured that by ...

Eddie Crowder; coached Univ. of Colo. footballBoston Globe, United States - Sep 11, 2008Eddie Crowder, who spent nearly half a century at the University of Colorado as a football coach, athletic director, and mentor to generations of players, ...

Heisman-to-Heisman call paved way for statuesque encounter ... ESPN - But there is one event in that transcontinental ode to mediocrity for which every college football fan should be thankful. In 1999, Ohio State and USC ...

Why Do People Leave UConn Football Games Early ? Hartford Courant, United States -We asked on the UConn football blog at courant.com why people do or don't leave early. Here's what they said ... •I don't do it often, but I have done it on ...

Martz: Key for 49ers is Gore getting the football San Jose Mercury News, USA - By Daniel Brown 49er #21 Frank Gore runs drills during the the first day of 49ers training camp at the teams headquarters in Santa Clara on Friday July 25, ...

Win One for the CJ! Roberts Talks to Notre Dame Football Team Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - The latest lucky duck, Chief Justice Roberts, who exhorted the Notre Dame football team yesterday at a practice in South Bend, Ind. We don’t have a lot of ...

Lightning strikes during football game; 12 hospitalized Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - AP Bonaire — Police say 12 people were taken by to hospitals after lightning struck the field during a middle school football game. Houston County Sheriff’s ...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Bucks put reputation on the line in LA Toledo Free Press, USA - By Dave Woolford Perception is sometimes nine-tenths of the law as it relates to college football, unfair as that might be. So, with that in mind, ...

Owens says he got 'too big' for McNabb
IRVING, Texas -- Terrell Owens vividly recalls the fans chanting his name and the cheers he used to hear in Philadelphia -- the ones he feels drove a wedge between himself and Donovan McNabb. Owens once thought he was going to have the kind of relationship with McNabb in...

Rotowire: Eagles-Cowboys offers most fantasy fireworks
Titans at Bengals Green Light: New starter Kerry Collins will throw at will against a Bengals defense that struggles against the pass. Running backs Chris Johnson and LenDale White should be able to run on the Bengals, though a timeshare downgrades their value. Justin...
Cory Bertram

Ask Vic: Has balance of power really shifted?
Andy Lyons/Getty Images Peyton Manning and the Colts are looking to rebound in Week 2 and avoid an 0-2 start. We've got mail: Question: Can you please help to analyze what went wrong for Colts in the first week? Because when I watched this game,...
Vic Carucci

Week 1 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week nominees
Voters on NFL.com and via Sprint wireless service have made their choice. Broncos receiver Eddie Royal is the Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week for games played on Sept. 4-8. Royal completed nine catches for 146 yards and one touchdown in the Broncos' 41-14 win over...

NFL to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Eagles-Cowboys game
The National Football League will kick off its celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with a special celebration surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football on Sept. 15 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN Deportes). Among...

Chat transcript: Commissioner Roger Goodell
Hi everyone, and welcome to NFL.com's moderated chat. Commissioner Roger Goodell joined us Thursday, Sept. 11, to respond to questions from fans. Goodell is entering his third season as NFL Commissioner, having taken office on Sept. 1, 2006, succeeding Paul Tagliabue.

Jauron named Week 1 Motorola Coach of the Week
Bills coach Dick Jauron is the Motorola NFL Coach of the Week for games played on Sept. 4-8, the NFL announced Friday. Jauron led the Bills to a 34-10 win over the Seattle Seahawks, marking Buffalo's first win on Kickoff Weekend since 2005. The 34 points scored were the most...

Grant should de-claw Lions in Week 2; Bulger a risky fantasy starter
Paul Sancya/Associated Press Ryan Grant (25) averaged 7.7 yards per carry in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant Running back The Packers have limited Grant in practice...
Michael Fabiano

Ravens vs. Texans moved to Monday night because of Hurricane Ike
HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans' game against the Baltimore Ravens was moved to Monday night at 8:30 p.m. ET because of Hurricane Ike. The game was originally scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET Sunday. Hurricane Ike was headed toward the Texas coast as a category 3 storm on Thursday.

Favre vs. Cassel among hot topics for Week 2
10 hot topics for Week 2 The difference between Week 1 and Week 2 this year is so radically different that no one could have predicted all the changes. Tom Brady is gone for the year, as is Shawne Merriman. A total of four starting quarterbacks were knocked out by injury...
Pat Kirwan

For starters, Turner has Falcons feeling good about themselves
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images After four years as the backup to LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner had a very impressive debut in Atlanta. ATLANTA - After racking up 220 rushing yards -- an Atlanta Falcons' franchise record -- in his debut as a full-time...
Steve Wyche

Saints minus three defensive starters, McAllister's status unknown
METAIRIE, La. -- The Saints' defense will be short at least three players who started in Week 1 when New Orleans plays at Washington on Sunday. Safety Roman Harper, cornerback Randall Gay and linebacker Scott Fujita were unable to practice Friday, and coach Sean Payton...

With Brady out, Bills in position to fill the AFC East void
David Duprey/AP Photo Buffalo's Roscoe Parrish electrified the crowd last week with a 63-yard punt return score in 34-10 rout of Seattle. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- What if there had been no scream heard around the NFL? What if Tom Brady's knee had not taken...
Vic Carucci

A look at what's ahead in Week 2
1 p.m. ET, CBS Indianapolis at Minnesota Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Colts, 13-7-1. Streaks: The Colts have won the past two matchups, including a 31-28 win on Nov. 8, 2004 as Peyton Manning threw for four touchdowns en route to a then-record 49 touchdown...

Bills' Peters hopes to make 2008 debut vs. Jaguars
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- If it's left up to Jason Peters, the Bills Pro Bowl left tackle will be playing at Jacksonville on Sunday after he successfully completed a crash-course of practices and film study since ending his holdout last weekend. Jason Peters, OT Buffalo...

Colts, Vikings look to shake off poor performances from Week 1
It's been a while since the Indianapolis Colts felt what it was like to lose this early. The Colts will try to regroup from a disappointing opening week Sunday when they travel to face another disheartened team, the Minnesota Vikings. Indianapolis, which last...

Chargers, Broncos look to take out the trash (talk) in rivalry
The last time San Diego and Denver met, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers bothered the Broncos with more than just his play on the field. These teams will face off for the first time Sunday since a chippy game between the AFC West rivals last Christmas Eve. In...

Raiders' Ryan takes responsibility for Week 1 debacle
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan insists there are no problems between him and Lane Kiffin but bristled at suggestions by the head coach that owner Al Davis is involved in the weekly game plans. A day after Kiffin distanced himself from the defense...

Garcia believes that benching is undeserved
TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay's Jeff Garcia wasn't happy with his performance in a season-opening loss to New Orleans, however he didn't think it was poor enough to cost him his starting job. Jeff Garcia, QB San Francisco 49ers vs. Saints in Week 1 ...

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...

Game of the Week 9/13/08

News for the day 9/10/08

Football Notebook: Scott out for 6 weeks; Jackson to take over The Post Online, OH - “We’re praying for him, and it’s unfortunate he’s out but we still have to play football.” Solich said that he does not anticipate any changes in the team’s ...

College football officials call 'em like they're paid to call 'em Orlando Sentinel, FL - Have you ever wondered why college football is the only college sport that has "conference" officials who traditionally work for only one league? ...

Eight trends to follow during college football season Tennessee Journalist, TN - By Grant Ramey The first two weeks of the highly anticipated 2008 college football season has come and gone (Insert: Deep breath, relax). ...

Football. Ryan to kick for Seahawks Ottawa Citizen, Canada - Regina-born punter Jon Ryan has signed a two-year contract with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. Ryan, 26, was cut during training camp by the Green Bay Packers, ...

Seahawks lose receiver Burleson for American football season AFP - SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson has a torn knee ligament and will miss the rest of the National Football League ...

New high school football feature welcomes involvement, input Lancaster Eagle Gazette, OH - FAIRFIELD COUNTY - Be sure to check out a new high school football feature beginning this week inside the sports pages of the Eagle-Gazette. ...

Fantasy Football Journal The All State, TN - You know, after doubling my opponent's score, I don't want to ask for a more successful week because I really don't want to jinx anything (cough, Tom Brady, ...

Football Weekly: If Granville can throw it, it could register a ... The Newark Advocate, OH - By JOSH HACHAT • Sports Writer • September 10, 2008 The Blue Aces have come a long way on defense the past two years, but their loss to the Green Wave last ...

Week 1 FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week nominees
Quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jay Cutler of the Denver Broncos are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 4-8, while running backs Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...

More quarterbacks will go down if offenses don't adjust to blitzes
John Russell/Associated Press Safety Michael Griffin had one of Tennessee's seven sacks on Jaguars' David Garrard in a 17-10 victory. Here's one thing that stood out from Week 1: Quarterbacks are in trouble this year. Just look at New England...
Pat Kirwan

Merriman changes mind, decides to have knee surgery
SAN DIEGO -- Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee. The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname...

Fantasy owners lose Brady for the season; Welker's value takes a hit
The world of fantasy football took an enormous hit this weekend, as Tom Brady sustained a severe left knee injury that will force him to miss the rest of the season. Last season's fantasy hero, Brady threw for over 4,800 yards and recorded 52 total touchdowns in what was one...
Michael Fabiano

Browns' Jones to miss at least four weeks after knee surgery
Sean Jones, SS Cleveland Browns 2007 Statistics Starts: 16 Tackles: 96 Interceptions: 5 BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns starting safety Sean Jones will have arthroscopic knee surgery and likely be sidelined for at least one month. Jones, who injured...

Simms expected to backup Collins while Young heals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Chris Simms joined the Tennessee Titans' practice on Wednesday after agreeing to terms to back up veteran Kerry Collins for at least one week while Vince Young's sprained left knee heals. Chris Simms, QB Tennessee Titans Career stats: ...

Cole needs to trash 'Hotel' for Eagles to have a shot Monday night
Getty Images The matchup between Flozell Adams and Trent Cole on Monday night may decide the winner of this NFC East battle. Here are some key matchups worth following in the Week 2 games: Philadelphia DE Trend Cole vs. Dallas OT Flozell Adams Two teams with...

Colston out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury
NEW ORLEANS -- Marques Colston, the New Orleans Saints' top receiver during the past two seasons, had surgery on his left thumb and will miss four to six weeks. A person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday morning that Colston had a...

Turner, McNabb shine in Week 1; Palmer, Bengals hurt owners
The loss of Tom Brady for the rest of 2008 was without question the most notable event of the opening week, but it wasn't the lone event that affects fantasy football. In fact, there was a significant trend that was the exact opposite of how a lot of drafts transpired:...
Michael Fabiano

49ers place Smith on injured reserve with broken bone in shoulder
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers put quarterback Alex Smith on injured reserve on Wednesday with a broken bone in his right shoulder, probably ending the former No. 1 draft pick's disappointing four-year career with the club. Smith, the top pick in the 2005 NFL...
Expect some lineup changes for Seahawks after Week 1 loss
With the Week 1 games in the books, here's a brief list of the most significant depth chart changes affecting fantasy leagues: New England QB RISING: Matt Cassel. FALLING: Tom Brady. You might have heard about this one. Brady, the 2007 NFL MVP, reportedly suffered a torn ACL... Kenn Ruby
Colts DT Johnson arrested on drug charge, won't play Sunday
Ed Johnson, DT Indianapolis Colts 2007 Statistics Games: 16 Tackles: 41 Sacks: 1 INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ed Johnson will not play Sunday at Minnesota after being arrested in Hamilton County, north of Indianapolis. ...

Titans' Young reportedly questioning desire to play football
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The mother of Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young said he indicated he doesn't want to play football and is "hurting inside and out." Felicia Young said in Wednesday editions of The Tennessean that her son is tired of all the negativity...

Quick Take: Raiders (0-1) at Chiefs (0-1)
Jamie Squire / Getty images Kansas City once again turns to veteran QB Damon Huard with Brodie Croyle hurt. Last meeting The Raiders snapped a six-game losing skid by knocking off the host Chiefs, 20-17, in Week 12 of last season. Streaks Prior to...

Patriots QB Gutierrez could be activated Sunday vs. Jets
Matt Gutierrez, QB New England Patriots Age: 24 Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 College: Idaho State Experience: 2nd season FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots have signed former Michigan quarterback Matt Gutierrez to their practice squad and could activate...

Huard gets start vs. Raiders; Thigpen to eventually play
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Coach Herm Edwards is hinting that the Kansas City Chiefs may go with some sort of two-quarterback system while Brodie Croyle is sidelined with a separated shoulder. Backup Damon Huard will start this week against the Raiders, relieving an injured Kansas...

News for the day 9/9/08

FOOTBALL NFL New math in AFC with Brady outInternational Herald Tribune, France - 14 hours agoThe Buffalo Bills are dramatically improved; they blew out the Seattle Seahawks, four-time National Football Conference West champions, on Sunday. ...

Pro football helps carry NBC to ratings win The Associated Press - NEW YORK (AP) — With most scripted series still in repeats and few new fall series unveiled yet, pro football drew the biggest audiences. ...

Boy in Critical Condition After Football InjuryKOLN, NE - 2 hours agoA 12-year-old boy is recovering from a head injury he received while playing football in Malcolm. According to a report by the Lancaster County Sheriff, ...

Ashton Kutcher Coaches High School Football Team FOXNews - The 30-year-old actor is the new assistant coach for the freshman football team at LA's Harvard-Westlake School, People reported. ...

Jayhawks Prepare for Friday Night Football MyFox Kansas City, MO - The Kansas Jayhawks kick off their Big-12 football weekend early, very early, against the South Florida Bulls on Friday night in Tampa, Florida. ...

Washington president: Give football coach time The Associated Press - SEATTLE (AP) — The president of the University of Washington says Husky fans need to give football coach Tyrone Willingham a break. ...

East Carolina looks into police roll during celebrations - College ... ESPN - "We have five other jurisdictions who assist us at football games, and we will have a reassessment of what jurisdictions we use [in the future]," Shelton ...

OSU sets record for season football ticket sales SportingNews.com -(AP) -- Oklahoma State has set a school record for season football ticket sales this year. The university announced Tuesday it had surpassed the number of ...

What the SU Chancellor thinks about Orange football NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - Syracuse, New York (WSYR-TV) - How much longer will SU football coach Greg Robinson hold onto his job? It's been the talk of the town, after the Orange ...

Ohio State playing for pride of entire Big Ten SportingNews.com - When the Big Ten's football coaches convened this offseason, the conversation turned hard toward the league's perception. There was no crisis of confidence ...

Questions about the UVA Football Program NBC 29 News, VA - The University of Virginia has three young men on its football team facing criminal charges. Two of them are starters. It begs the question about where the ...

Top football agent Marc Roger found guilty of mismanagement The Canadian Press, GENEVA - GENEVA — A former agent for French football stars Nicolas Anelka, Claude Makelele and Patrick Vieira was found guilty Tuesday of mismanagement and ...

WVU football player sentenced on drug charge SportingNews.com -(AP) -- A West Virginia football player charged in a drug case has been sentenced to two years of probation. Senior linebacker John Holmes of Rockledge, ...

Wells works apart from team drills at Buckeyes practice - College ... ESPN - By Adam Rittenberg Ohio State's co-captains said star running back Chris "Beanie" Wells did individual work Monday but did not participate in team drills at ...

Seahawks lose receiver Burleson for American football season AFP - SEATTLE, Washington (AFP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson has a torn knee ligament and will miss the rest of the National Football League ...

National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network - Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - Aaron Rodgers helped put the ghosts of Brett Favre behind the Green Bay faithful, at least for another week, by leading the ...

Judge: Standard Set By Duke Football Team Couldn’t Be Any LowerWall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 8 hours agoLawyers for Duke University were recently forced into making an odd argument: As a matter of law, the Duke football team couldn’t be any worse. ...

Week 1 GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week nominees
Defensive end John Abraham of the Atlanta Falcons, CB Cortland Finnegan of the Tennessee Titans, CB Chris Gamble of the Carolina Panthers, DE Travis LaBoy of the Arizona Cardinals and LB LaMarr Woodley of the Pittsburgh Steelers are the GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Week nominees...

Titans' Young could miss up to four weeks with knee injury
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While defending their quarterback from critics worried about his mental state on Monday, the Tennessee Titans had to reschedule a test on Vince Young's injured left knee. The Titans believe Young has a torn medial collateral ligament in his left...

Jets sign veteran K Feely to provide insurance for Nugent
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Veteran kicker Jay Feely signed with the New York Jets on Monday, reports NFL Network's Adam Schefter, and will replace the injured Mike Nugent. The Jets opted on Feely after spending Monday also working out former Packer Dave Rayner and former...

Broncos showcase unstoppable offense in romp over Raiders
Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press The Broncos had plenty of celebrating to do as they scored five TDs against the overmatched Raiders defense. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jay Cutler heard all the doubts about the Denver Broncos. Completely in command ...

Burleson suffers knee injury, out for remainder of season
RENTON, Wash. -- Matt Hasselbeck knows of one proven, healthy Seahawks wide receiver still standing. "Steve Largent," Seattle's quarterback deadpanned Monday, referring to the team's first Hall of Fame player, after hearing the surprising news wide receiver...

Broncos showcase unstoppable offense in romp over Raiders
Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press The Broncos had plenty of celebrating to do as they scored five TDs against the overmatched Raiders defense. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Jay Cutler heard all the doubts about the Denver Broncos. Completely in command ...

Week 1 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week nominees
Quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, running Back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears, wide receiver DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans and quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons are the finalists for Diet Pepsi...

Week 1 FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week nominees
Quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles and Jay Cutler of the Denver Broncos are the finalists for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week honors for games played on September 4-8, while running backs Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...

Week 1 Motorola Coach of the Week nominees
Head coaches Dick Jauron of the Buffalo Bills, Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints and Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons are the nominees for Motorola NFL Coach of the Week honors for Week 1. Fans can vote on NFL.com for the head coach whose game plan played the greatest role in...

News for the day 9/8/08

COLLEGE FOOTBALL TICKER Both Weis, Rich Rod happy with 'ugly win' Detroit Free Press, United States - Although they both have wins this season, both remain unranked and look nothing like the two winningest college football programs. ...

GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: No emotion from Billy B International Herald Tribune, France - AP FOXBOROUGH, Mass.: In Bill Belichick's ultra-secret world, good news can be bad and bad news can be good. So the question is whether Belichick's ...

In the stable: Tackling woes nearly bite Western Michigan ... MLive.com, MI - However, Western Michigan University's football coach also made it clear Sunday that the positive feeling from Saturday night's 29-26 victory over Northern ...

Students Cope With Football Player's Death WBZ, MA - HOLLISTON (WBZ) ― Grief counselors will be at Holliston High School on Monday to help students cope with the death of a teen on the football team. ...

Ute football: Utes look to patch up defense Salt Lake Tribune, United States - We have great players all over this football team so it doesn't hinder us." who in two weeks travel to Colorado Springs to play Air Force. ...

National Football League Game CapsulesS ports Network - Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Michael Turner had an impressive debut for the Falcons, rushing for a franchise-record 220 yards and two touchdowns on 22 ...

College football: Wildcats savor big win over Army Laconia Citizen, NH - McNally felt a lot better after the UNH football team put up its record fourth straight win over a Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division IA) team. ...

Monday Night Football: Minnesota Viking at Green Bay Packers Sports-Odds.com, FL -At SportsBook.com, the Green Bay Packers are -2 (points) NFL Monday Night Football betting odds favorites against the Minnesota Vikings +2 . ...

Tebow's maturity key to Gators' win over Canes - College Football ESPN - With Florida (2-0) and Miami (1-1) sharing speed and athleticism as their trademarks, it is easy to forget that football can be an unrelenting physical game ...

Column: Panthers' football defense still strong Daily Eastern News, IL - A strong defense has been one of the main tenets of Panther football in past seasons. That has continued through the first two games this season. ...

Triple Threat: This week's top moments in college football Daily Eastern News, IL - Here are three of the other top moments from this weekend in college football. 1. Wake's field goal - No. 20 Wake Forest were playing at home in ...

Librarian Finds Dream Job in Fantasy Football My Fox Colorado.com, CO -BOULDER - Sara Holladay is not your average football fan. By day, she's a librarian at the University of Colorado. And on the weekend, she transforms into ...

College Football Today International Herald Tribune, France - The ball was spotted at BYU's 18-yard line after Huskies quarterback Jake Locker drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for throwing the football into the ...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL UCF Knights Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - The UCF football team lost to then-No. 17 USF 31-24 in overtime Saturday night at Bright House Networks Stadium, but the Knights' offense scored a major ...

Pac-10 Officials Are Officially the Worst in College Football Bleacher Report, CA - College Football Fanatic rips at the Pac-10 officiating crews. by College Football Fanatic (Member) For fans, it's always fun to pick on the official; ...

Four questions about ... OU footballNewsOK.com, OK - 6 hours agoDid the success of the Cincinnati wide receivers expose concerns for the Sooner secondary, or provide a positive teaching too

OSU football notebookNewsOK.com, OK - 6 hours agoOnly three Cowboys caught passes on Saturday, and only one of them was a wide receiver. Granted, that receiver, Dez Bryant, had a spectacular game with nine ...l? OU's defensive backs seemed ...

ACC needs drastic action to salvage its football pride Orlando Sentinel, FL - That’s all you need to know about the sorry state of Atlantic Coast Conference football, which was saved even further embarrassment Saturday when the Deamon ...

College Football Rankings: USC Remains Number One Casino Gambling Web, FL - The USC Trojans know what it is like to be on top of the college football rankings. Their number one ranking is nothing new to them. To stay on top, ...

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...