Tackling Fantasy Football At Work A Tough Call Hartford Courant, United States - By BILL HANNA Fort Worth Star-Telegram For fantasy football enthusiasts, it's time to decide whether they're better off with Tony Romo, Brett Favre or ...
BYU football: BYU's Mountain West opener Salt Lake Tribune, United States -Wyoming eked out a 16-13 win over North Dakota State of the lower-division Football Championship Subdivision on Saturday after trailing 10-0 in Laramie. ...
Fresno amped for football The Salinas Californian, CA - FRESNO - On a day when the eyes of the college football world were turned south to Los Angeles, the Fresno State-Wisconsin show in an amped-up stadium ...
Texas Stadium hosts its last Monday Night Football game Dallas Morning News, TX - The Cowboys are reminded of this as they prepare for the final Monday Night Football game to be played in Texas Stadium. Franchise lore demands the Cowboys ...
Monday Night Football: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys Sports-Odds.com, FL - Monday Night Football Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) vs. Dallas Cowboys (1-0): This battle between undefeated NFC East rivals Philadelphia Eagles vs. ...
WSU Football Staff tweaks line, defensive backfield Seattle Times, United States - After a draining, disheartening trip Friday to Baylor, WSU players probably just wanted to lie down. But Sunday, coach Paul Wulff made it. ...
Ole Miss football player Fon Ingram arrested Boston Herald, United States - By AP OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss safety Fon Ingram has been suspended one week for breaking team rules and will not play against Vanderbilt after being ...
Express Schonbrun: For a night, Syracuse football feels good ...SU The Daily Orange (subscription), NY - 4 hours agoThey were here for Ernie Davis, sure, and the 1959 Syracuse football team, and sportscaster Bob Costas, and actor Dennis Quaid, and so on. ...
National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network - Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Jonathan Stewart's first two NFL touchdowns couldn't have come at a better time for the Panthers, as they were part of 17 ...
No. 1 USC Beats Ohio State 35-3: College Football (Correct) Bloomberg - Ohio State in National College Athletic Association football yesterday at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Sanchez threw four touchdown passes, completing 17 of ...
Fantasy Football review SkySports -I imagine the latest round of Premier League fixtures has left more than a few Fantasy Football managers scratching their cloth caps in disbelief. ...
The Alphabetical: NCAA Football, Week 3 SportingNews.com - Each Sunday during college football season, Spencer Hall offers a letter-by-letter analysis of Saturday’s college football games. A is for Again. ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Back to drawing board for AU offense Montgomery Advertiser, AL - Nobody on the football team looks at any angle of this team other than being a team and working together." Franklin said he's already trying to remedy the ...
Football: Eagles roar back against Grizzlies, 37-26 Rapid City Journal, SD - The Chadron State College football team withstood a 16-0 second quarter deficit, three turnovers and several untimely penalties en route to its 37-26 win ...
Texas Southern 40, Shaw 29 - NCAA College Football Recap ESPN -Bobby Reid ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to lead Texas Southern over Shaw 40-29 at the first-ever Capital City Football Classic on ...
Football fumbles in New Mexico Arizona Daily Wildcat, AZ - ALBUQUERQUE, NM - On Arizona's first punt return of Saturday's game, returner Mike Thomas barely touched the ball before he was pile-driven to the turf. ...
OSU football: Kickin' it NewsOK.com, OK - Oklahoma State's Dan Bailey kicks an extra point as Matt Fodge holds during the Cowboys' victory over Missouri State on Saturday. by Doug Hoke, ...
College Football USC justifies its No. 1 ranking Seattle Times, United States -USC has made itself a no-doubt-about-it No. 1 in the AP Top 25, and there is a new No. 2 after Georgia slipped again. The Trojans' resounding 35-3. ...
Timothy O'Connell, honorary captain of Holliston High football teamBoston Globe, United States - 47 minutes agoIn the last year of his life, Timothy O'Connell became the youngest member of Holliston High School's varsity football team, which named him an honorary ...
UNLV football changes minds... for a weekUNLV The Rebel Yell, NV - 1 hour agoBy now I'm sure you've heard the news, UNLV football has pulled off one of the greatest upsets in school history. I don't want to call it one of the ...
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns: Sunday Night Football ... FanIQ, CA - Football Night in America could be blowout night in America if the recent tradition in this rivalry holds up. Pittsburgh is looking for their 10th straight ...
Monday, September 15, 2008
Scott Dapp - Head Football Coach, Moravian College
“I use Coach’s Office every day during the season. The script that can produce play cards is easy to use and saves me a lot of time. Coach’s Office is a valuable part of my daily practice preparation.”
Saturday, September 13, 2008
News for the day 9/13/08
Ohio State vs USC College Football PredictionsSports-Odds.com - Jacksonville,FL,USAOhio State (2-0) vs. USC (1-0) College Football Predictions: In what is being called the “Collision at the Coliseum”, many are rather anticipating more like ...
Football: UNT ready for big challenge at LSU Dallas Morning News, TX - In football you get to play every week. Football is fun and we are a family, so no matter what happens we will be OK." UNT's players know that building on a ...
College Football Predictions: Louisiana-Lafayette at Illinois Sports-Odds.com, FL - College Football Predictions Louisiana-Lafayette (0-1, 0-0) at Illinois (1-1, 0-0): On Saturday September 13th, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajun travel ...
Prep football: Athlete in a rush, on a kick Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - St. Louis Park senior Lepkea Kordah is a running back on the school football team, as well as a soccer player. Lekpea Kordah escaped Nigeria's violence, ...
FOOTBALL: High school coaches look forward to 2008 and back at ... San Jose Mercury News, By Dick Sparrer It's that time of year when high school football coaches are looking forward--looking forward to the season ahead, looking forward to ...
Football: UNT ready for big challenge at LSU Dallas Morning News, TX - In football you get to play every week. Football is fun and we are a family, so no matter what happens we will be OK." UNT's players know that building on a ...
College Football Predictions: Louisiana-Lafayette at Illinois Sports-Odds.com, FL - College Football Predictions Louisiana-Lafayette (0-1, 0-0) at Illinois (1-1, 0-0): On Saturday September 13th, the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajun travel ...
Prep football: Athlete in a rush, on a kick Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - St. Louis Park senior Lepkea Kordah is a running back on the school football team, as well as a soccer player. Lekpea Kordah escaped Nigeria's violence, ...
FOOTBALL: High school coaches look forward to 2008 and back at ... San Jose Mercury News, By Dick Sparrer It's that time of year when high school football coaches are looking forward--looking forward to the season ahead, looking forward to ...
Football coach reinstated after wireless headset flap Globe and Mail, Canada - A Winnipeg minor-league football coach is back on the sidelines this month after he was suspended for using a wireless headset to communicate play calls to ...
Prep football: Bingham 27, Jordan 7 Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By John Renshaw After a disappointing start to the season, they have since regrouped. No more obvious than in Friday nights 27-7 pounding over rival Jordan ...
College Football Picks: Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic Point-Spreads.com, FL - College Football Picks: Michigan State Spartans vs. Florida AtlanticUniversity Owls; Betting
Hurricane Ike forces scramble for college football Houston Chronicle, United States - Saturday's Prairie View A&M-Sam Houston State football game was canceled, while Stephen F. Austin canceled its game against Kentucky Westlayan. ...
Prep football: In adversity, Logan's Manning showed his greatness Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Tony Jones You can't tell how great a player is when things are going well. Because, as an old coach once said, everyone is great when things are going ...
Legally blind boy plays Pop Warner footballS an Jose Mercury News, USA - Tino Benelli, took tentative steps at first, trying to find the boy with the football. It appeared Tino was feeling his way through the dark even though ...
FOOTBALL: Coach says Willow Glen a contender in `08 San Jose Mercury News, USA - By Kevin Sparrer Willow Glen High's Varsity Football Captains (from left) Isaiah Torres, Dane Gurley, Javier Garcia, and Michael Gibilisco. ...
Football: Martinez overcomes first-game jitters in Centennial victory Los Angeles Times, CA - He admitted he was a little nervous playing in his first game at the helm of the defending Inland Division champions, but in the end, quarterback Taylor ...
Stanwood football player injured, game canceled Seattle Post Intelligencer - A Stanwood High School football player's injury during a game prompted officials to cancel the game against Meadowdale and fly the player to Seattle for ...
BYU football: Familiar foe brings new look Salt Lake Tribune, United States -... know him and his style, similar to what he has done in college football at USC and also with the Tennessee Titans and also last week," Mendenhall said. ...
Friday, September 12, 2008
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...
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...
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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...
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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:...
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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...
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