Sports Briefing College Football New York Times, United States - ... left to give Richmond a 21-20 victory over Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa, sending the Spiders to the Football Championship Subdivision title game. ...
Ute football: Coaches on far different sidelines Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Saban is hovering near the top while Whittingham is just starting his climb in the nation's football consciousness. The one thing they have in common? ...
Syracuse hires Doug Marrone as football coach The Associated Press - "When I went into coaching, I always prepared myself for this," the Bronx-born Marrone said Friday after being hired to replace Robinson as football coach. ...
BYU football: Cougs want history, third straight victory Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - Every college football team not playing in a BCS bowl game needs something to get motivated, right? For the No. 17 BYU Cougars (10-2), ...
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL REPORT: Players in ‘good shape’ for LSU Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Richard also received an $18000 scholarship Tuesday as a finalist for the Draddy Trophy, given by the National Football Foundation to the top senior ...
New UW football coach Steve Sarkisian makes a quick rise in profession Seattle Times, United States - The Huskies' new football coach has enjoyed a fast rise through the coaching ranks since joining USC as a graduate assistand in 2001. ...
MSU FOOTBALL Spartans heat up practice; Staff changes on the way? Detroit Free Press, United States - "If that happens, that's a credit to what this football program has done in two years here. We have outstanding coaches, and I would think if they had the ...
Best thing for NCAA football: More anguish Chicago Tribune, United States - If you are part of the silent minority and have no deep feelings either way about a college football playoff, perhaps you should consider rooting for the ...
NCAA DIV. III FOOTBALL %%endkicker%%%%head%%Class in session at Mount The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - His team had just lost to Mount Union in the Division III football playoffs . . . this time by a 45-24 verdict. "How many times have we been here . . . six? ...
Report: Army fires football coach Brock Baltimore Sun, United States - AP WEST POINT, NY - A published report says Army football coach Stan Brock has been fired. The Times Herald-Record of Middletown reports on its Web site ...
INSIDE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SI.com - ... closely Bradford's 2008 legacy -- and the direction of this entire college football season -- has been intertwined with that of his fellow finalists. ...
HBO explores integration of college footballMLive.com, MI - 2 hours ago6, 1969, a college football game day like no other. It was all anyone could talk about. And from the perspective of a boy just shy of 9, the world seemed ...
New York Giants vs Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football Sports-Odds.com, FL -Dallas Cowboys (8-5) Sunday Night Football: Sports-Odds.com's “NFL Game of the Week” takes us to Texas Stadium, as the defending Super Bowl champion, ...
Rutgers Approves More Money for Stadium Expansion New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today The vote, which was unanimous, ...
Wives grab fantasy football's fun CharlotteObserver.com, NC - By Dan Huntley At her Fort Mill home, Julie Maloney uses her laptop to play fantasy football as sons Joshua, 7 months, and Jacob, 3, show their fascination. ...
The Death of Arena Football SportingNews.com -On somebody's sports ticker, I read this week that the arena football league will not play the 2009 season because of economic turmoil. ...
Montana one victory away from national title Great Falls Tribune, MT - Only one UM football team has ever won 15 games in a season, but the current Griz could add their names to that exclusive list Friday night.
Notre Dame Football: Aloha Oy Vey Bleacher Report, CA - ... they were also a few plays away from being 3-9 yet again and they have shown that they can lose to one of college football's worst teams. ...
Here's proof that Hawaii has football talent to spare Honolulu Star-Bulletin, HI - Thankfully for Hawaii football (though not necessarily UH football) Brostek decided instead to share his knowledge and passion for the game with the next ...
UH extends contract of football coach Sumlin Houston Chronicle, United States - AP USA Today Top 25 BCS After leading the Cougars to a 7-5 record and a berth in the Armed Forces Bowl, University of Houston football coach Kevin ...
CCS takes first step toward five-division football playoffs San Jose Mercury News, USA - Dec 13, 2008The CCS football committee voted unanimously Wednesday to increase the number of postseason qualifiers in the sport from 32 to 40 teams and add a fifth ...
Pitt Football: Scott McKillop ... The player nobody wanted Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Scott McKillop was named first-team All-America by the Football Writer's Association yesterday, a tremendous accomplishment for any player. ...
Tale of two cities: From football to fans to food, it's Baltimore ... Trading Markets (press release), CA - 8 hours agoFor two teams and fan bases that dislike each other so much, they are bonded by their history, sports culture and football philosophy. ...
Bowling Green selects Clawson as new football coach Sports Network - Bowling Green, OH (Sports Network) - Bowling Green has named Dave Clawson its new head football coach. Clawson spent this past season as the offensive ...
College football fans have their say Los Angeles Times, CA - As always, Bill Plaschke looks at the world through baby-blue-colored glasses ["Bruins live to fight another day next fall," Dec. 7]. ...
South Pointe's Gilmore named Mr. Football WIS, SC - MYRTLE BEACH, SC (AP) - South Pointe star quarterback Stephon Gilmore was picked as South Carolina's Mr. Football. The award was given Friday night and goes ...
Pasadena Lakes wins football title MiamiHerald.com, FL - The Pasadena Lakes Optimist Panthers 105s upset the Coconut Creek Eagles 22-0 for the American Youth Football League Super Bowl title at Coral Glades High ...
OJ’s name should be off Wall of Fame Buffalo News, United States - He led a raiding party of five cohorts, one of whom pulled a gun, to “repossess” his football memorabilia from collectors. The judgment and sentencing gave ...
Football: Croson is interested in Chaminade job Los Angeles Times, CA -Just hours before the City Section Championship Division game is scheduled to take place this afternoon at the Coliseum, Birmingham Coach Ed Croson dropped
Football Player of the Year: Offense — Justin Mello SouthCoastToday.com, MA - Hopes to play football at the college level. Has been a starter since his freshman season but really came into his own as a running back this year, ...
Former KU Football Player Sentenced to Life in Prison WFMZ-TV Online, PA - He's the former Kutztown University football player who went on a shooting rampage at an Atlanta courthouse in 2005, killing four people. ...
PSU, Pitt players earn football honors Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA - By Sam Ross Jr. Penn State center AQ Shipley earned another individual recognition when he was named the first-team center on the 65th Football Writers ...
Redskins' Jansen, Horton, Griffin inactive vs. Bengals
CINCINNATI -- Redskins right tackle Jon Jansen was inactive Sunday for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a knee injury, the latest setback to an injury-sapped offensive line. Jon Jansen, T Washington Redskins Age: 32 Height: 6-6 Weight: 302 ...
Seahawks' Hasselbeck third QB vs. St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- Matt Hasselbeck, who has a bulging disk in his back, was the Seattle Seahawks' third quarterback for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams in a matchup of 2-11 teams. Seneca Wallace, who tied his career best with three touchdown passes last week against...
Niners workhorse Gore won't play against hometown Dolphins
MIAMI -- San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore was inactive Sunday against Miami because of a sprained left ankle, costing him a chance to face his hometown team. Frank Gore, RB San Francisco 49ers Season Statistics Carries: 229 Yards: 978 ...
Seahawks' Hasselbeck third QB vs. St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- Matt Hasselbeck, who has a bulging disk in his back, was the Seattle Seahawks' third quarterback for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams in a matchup of 2-11 teams. Seneca Wallace, who tied his career best with three touchdown passes last week against...
Orlovsky starts in place of Culpepper vs. Colts
INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit quarterback Daunte Culpepper was among the inactive players for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. Culpepper injured his right shoulder late in the first half against Minnesota last week, and his status for the Colts was in doubt after...
Injury bug continues to gnaw at Packers' Harrell
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Justin Harrell laughed almost embarrassingly for a second Friday as the Green Bay Packers defensive tackle thought back to the last time he enjoyed an injury-free football season. "Probably high school, to be honest with you," Harrell said. That...
Vikings' Frerotte doubtful, Jackson likely to start vs. Arizona
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota quarterback Gus Frerotte is listed as doubtful for the Vikings Sunday against Arizona with a lower back injury. A different view From starting to watching, three promising QBs from the 2006 draft -- Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Leinart and Vince Young...
Saints concerned about Bush's knee, could have sprain
METAIRIE, La. -- Reggie Bush's left knee needs further examination before he'll be allowed back on the field for either of New Orleans' final two games. Noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews will look at images from Bush's latest MRI, and coach Sean Payton...
49ers put WR Battle on IR, promote RB Clayton from practice squad
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers put receiver Arnaz Battle on injured reserve Saturday with a sprained foot, ending his season. Arnaz Battle, WR San Francisco 49ers 2008 Statistics: Games: 9 Receptions: 24 Yards: 318 The 49ers also...
Pats sign OL Connolly from practice squad; place LB Woods on IR
Pierre Woods, LB New England Patriots 2008 Statistics: G/GS: 12/3 Tackles: 35 Sacks: 1 BOSTON -- The New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Dan Connolly from their practice squad on Saturday and ended linebacker Pierre Woods' season by putting...
A look at what's ahead in Week 15
1 p.m. ET, FOX San Francisco at Miami Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Dolphins 5-4 in the regular season, but the 49ers won the most important matchup between these two teams, Super Bowl XIX. Streaks: The 49ers have won four of the past five meetings, but not...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
News for the Day 12/11/08
Arena Football League reconsiders suspending 2009 season Los Angeles Times, CA - The Arena Football League could cancel its upcoming season due to the sluggish economy. After initial indications they would suspend the 2009 season, ...
Colleges: Mississppi State names football coach Houston Chronicle, United States - Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen will be the new football coach at Mississippi State, moving from the Southeastern Conference champions to one of ...
Ute football: The Tide of history Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Coach Bear Bryant, left, and quarterback Joe Namath are just two of the legends of Alabama football. (AP file photo) Outside of Alabama's ...
Alabama State football program placed on probation The Associated Press - (AP) — Alabama State University's football program was placed on five years' probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and must forfeit all games won in the 2000 ...
Case Against a Playoff in Football New York Times, United States - His boy, Graham, had come a long way on his first trip to New York, from Lubbock, Tex., for the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame dinner ...
Sports Briefing College Football Tebow Tops Heisman List New York Times, United States - By AP Tim Tebow will go for two against two talented quarterbacks from the Big 12 when the Heisman Trophy is awarded Saturday night in Manhattan. ...
Union to Seek $1 Million Signing Bonus for Giants’ Burress Bloomberg - (Bloomberg) -- The National Football League Players Association will file a grievance against the New York Giants for failing to pay $1 million due ...
BYU football: Coach sees compliment in Vegas Bowl invite Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - Brigham Young football coach Bronco Mendenhall and defensive end Jan Jorgensen made a quick trip to Las Vegas on Tuesday for a news ...
Locksley Named 29th Head Football Coach at UNM UNM Today, NM - Mike Locksley is the 29th head coach for New Mexico football, which began competition in 1892. UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs said Locksley has ...
More layoffs loom for NFL Films Bizjournals.com, NC - NFL Films is among three National Football League operations that will cut jobs by early February, an NFL spokesman said Wednesday. The National Football ...
Youth football coach is fourth person arrested for torture of ... San Jose Mercury News, USA - (Tracy Police) A youth football coach, a neighbor of a couple charged with the kidnapping and torture of a 16-year-old boy held prisoner in their home, ...
Want BCS support? Ask Big Ten's Delany USA Today - "There is nothing more powerful than the regular season in college football. All the games that were local are now regional. The regional games are now ...
Proposed bill would prohibit BCS from calling itself national ... Austin American-Statesman, TX - Joe Barton, R-Arlington, might have graduated from Texas A&M, but that didn't stop him from announcing a plan to put an end to college football's Bowl ...
Fantasy football insider Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - By SCOTT McCOY Carolina running backs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams provided an impressive 1-2 punch last week against Tampa Bay. ...
El Camino football coach steps down San Diego Union Tribune, CA - By Kevin Gemmell El Camino High football coach Trace Deneke resigned Wednesday following his fourth losing season in five years. ...
Football: USU hires two Weber assistants Salt Lake Tribune, United States - ... which won a share of the Big Sky Conferene title this year and advanced to the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. ...
Haugen to coach Gusties football Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Peter Haugen, football coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School for the past 15 years, was named football coach at Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday. ...
Three teams have mountains of support in football finals Kentucky.com, KY - By Mike Fields - mfields@herald-leader.com After Hazard upset Lexington Christian Academy in the Class A football playoffs last week to earn its first-ever ...
GW football coach suspended Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - George Washington High School football coach Steve Edwards Jr., who just took his team to the state championship game, has been suspended over allegations ...
College Bowl Season Begins in New Orleans MarketWatch - DETAILS: Football fans will continue to fill the city as New Orleans welcomes thousands of guests to two annual football favorites, the R+L Carriers New ...
A victory is in reach for these four road teams in Week 15
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 15. The Titans, Packers, 49ers and Chargers all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Titans travel to Houston to...
Injuries derail RBs Gore, Hillis; Westbrook explodes in New York
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images 49ers running back Frank Gore had 65 scrimmage yards and one touchdown before being injured. Injuries are a part of the NFL and fantasy football. Unfortunately for countless owners, a number of prominent running backs picked a...
Saints, Bears playing for their playoff lives on NFL Network
Chicago is where New Orleans' season has ended the past two years. That city has been much kinder to the Saints' new featured runner. The Saints, receiving a huge boost on the ground from Chicago native Pierre Thomas, look to avoid another crushing road loss to the Bears...
Union appeals Giants' suspension, fine of Burress
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on Tuesday challenging the suspension and fine given to Plaxico Burress by the New York Giants after the receiver accidentally shot himself in a nightclub more than a week ago. Plaxico Burress, WR New...
49ers find motivation in their spoiler role
Getty Images Mike Singletary, Tom Cable and Dick Jauron have their teams facing spoiler roles this week. If you can't make the playoffs, the next best way to gain satisfaction in the NFL this time of year is to wreck somebody else's...
Portis should bounce back vs. Bengals; Barber still a question mark
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Falcons running back Michael Turner has rushed for an impressive 1,269 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. I need to start two running backs from Thomas Jones, Clinton Portis, Jonathan Stewart and Michael Turner. I'm worried...
Texans rookie Slaton getting stonger as season wears on
Andy Lyons / Getty Images Rookie RB Steve Slaton, is on pace to eclipse the Texans franchise record for rushing yards in a single season. Nine running backs were selected ahead of Texans running back Steve Slaton in April's NFL Draft. Four of them...
Quick Take: Broncos (8-5) at Panthers (10-3)
Brian Bhar / Getty Images Recently signed RB Tatum Bell figures to see plenty of action for the Broncos. Last meeting On Oct. 10, 2004, RB Reuben Droughns rushed for 193 yards to lead the Broncos past the Panthers, 20-17. Streaks These teams have...
Quick Take: Giants (11-2) at Cowboys (8-5)
Al Bello / Getty Images Corey Webster had two INTs vs. Dallas in Week 9 and Terrell Owens had a TD. Last meeting In Week 9, Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes to lead the Giants past the visiting Cowboys, 35-14. Streaks New York has won two in...
Quick Take: Redskins (7-6) at Bengals (1-11-1)
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh has been the Bengals' most consistent offensive player. Last meeting In Week 10 of the 2004 season, Cincinnati went into Washington and left a 17-10 winner. Streaks The Bengals have taken two...
Steelers do LeBeau proud
When you watch this Game of the Week, pay particular attention to Troy Polamalu's interception. It is a marvelous play. The Pittsburgh safety fully extendeds to pull down Tony Romo's pass and raise his league-leading interception total to seven. Steelers...
Portis and Zorn clear the air and claim to be on the same page
ASHBURN, Va. -- The rookie head coach and the flamboyant running back reached a smiling truce Wednesday, with Clinton Portis announcing that he's "cool with everything" and that he has no plans to sever ties with the Washington Redskins. "We done lost four out of our...
Eagles still contenders as they play host to Browns on Monday night
Andy Reid might be saving his job and Romeo Crennel may be about to lose his. As bad as Reid's team was the last time it faced a woeful opponent from Ohio, Crennel's crumbling Cleveland Browns are not expected to get in the way of the Philadelphia Eagles' sudden...
Dolphins continue march from worst to first, play host to 49ers
Thanks to a win last week and a loss by the AFC East leaders, the Miami Dolphins control their own destiny as they try to complete a turnaround from one of the worst teams in NFL history to division champions. Now the team that helped put them in this position is standing in...
Hasselbeck not ready to call it quits as Seahawks travel to St. Louis
Matt Hasselbeck isn't expected to play much the rest of the season, but he would like to return for one of the Seattle Seahawks' final three games. If he wants to win, he should probably return sooner rather than later. With Hasselbeck's status still...
Broncos, Panthers look to clinch playoff spots
Both the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos are looking to clinch their first playoff spots since 2005. Sterling Sharpe chat Sharpe gives Jake Delhomme advice: "When you get outside of the pocket in the red zone, don't take sack. Two, you threw two bad INTs in a...
Patriots unsure when Cassel will return after his father's death
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel left the team Wednesday to join his family following the death of his father earlier in the week. "Our thoughts are with him and his family during this time," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said before practice.
Anatomy of a Play: Steelers shut door on Romo, Cowboys
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The Steelers made things very difficult for Cowboys QB Tony Romo last Sunday in Pittsburgh. Tony Romo's 10 worst games by passer rating Date/Opp. Stats Passer rating 12/22/07 at Panthers 28 of 42, 257, 1/1 81.2 11/16/08 at Redskins...
High-tech healing gets players back on the field sooner
Head into the Minnesota Vikings' training room to check on the process of a rehabbing player, and you might just catch him playing video games. That's right, with millions of dollars invested in his health and welfare, the slacker is potted on a bench, staring at a screen. ...
Lions look for first win against wild-card hopeful Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have rebounded from a sour start with six straight victories, and they've needed all of them to maintain their grip on one of the AFC's wild card spots. With their own poor start threatening to turn into an even more ignominious finish, the Detroit...
Colleges: Mississppi State names football coach Houston Chronicle, United States - Florida offensive coordinator Dan Mullen will be the new football coach at Mississippi State, moving from the Southeastern Conference champions to one of ...
Ute football: The Tide of history Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Coach Bear Bryant, left, and quarterback Joe Namath are just two of the legends of Alabama football. (AP file photo) Outside of Alabama's ...
Alabama State football program placed on probation The Associated Press - (AP) — Alabama State University's football program was placed on five years' probation by the NCAA on Wednesday and must forfeit all games won in the 2000 ...
Case Against a Playoff in Football New York Times, United States - His boy, Graham, had come a long way on his first trip to New York, from Lubbock, Tex., for the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame dinner ...
Sports Briefing College Football Tebow Tops Heisman List New York Times, United States - By AP Tim Tebow will go for two against two talented quarterbacks from the Big 12 when the Heisman Trophy is awarded Saturday night in Manhattan. ...
Union to Seek $1 Million Signing Bonus for Giants’ Burress Bloomberg - (Bloomberg) -- The National Football League Players Association will file a grievance against the New York Giants for failing to pay $1 million due ...
BYU football: Coach sees compliment in Vegas Bowl invite Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - Brigham Young football coach Bronco Mendenhall and defensive end Jan Jorgensen made a quick trip to Las Vegas on Tuesday for a news ...
Locksley Named 29th Head Football Coach at UNM UNM Today, NM - Mike Locksley is the 29th head coach for New Mexico football, which began competition in 1892. UNM Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs said Locksley has ...
More layoffs loom for NFL Films Bizjournals.com, NC - NFL Films is among three National Football League operations that will cut jobs by early February, an NFL spokesman said Wednesday. The National Football ...
Youth football coach is fourth person arrested for torture of ... San Jose Mercury News, USA - (Tracy Police) A youth football coach, a neighbor of a couple charged with the kidnapping and torture of a 16-year-old boy held prisoner in their home, ...
Want BCS support? Ask Big Ten's Delany USA Today - "There is nothing more powerful than the regular season in college football. All the games that were local are now regional. The regional games are now ...
Proposed bill would prohibit BCS from calling itself national ... Austin American-Statesman, TX - Joe Barton, R-Arlington, might have graduated from Texas A&M, but that didn't stop him from announcing a plan to put an end to college football's Bowl ...
Fantasy football insider Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - By SCOTT McCOY Carolina running backs Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams provided an impressive 1-2 punch last week against Tampa Bay. ...
El Camino football coach steps down San Diego Union Tribune, CA - By Kevin Gemmell El Camino High football coach Trace Deneke resigned Wednesday following his fourth losing season in five years. ...
Football: USU hires two Weber assistants Salt Lake Tribune, United States - ... which won a share of the Big Sky Conferene title this year and advanced to the second round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs. ...
Haugen to coach Gusties football Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Peter Haugen, football coach at Minneapolis Washburn High School for the past 15 years, was named football coach at Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday. ...
Eurick resigns as Bay City Western football coach MLive.com, MI - Jim Eurick resigned as the head varsity football coach at Bay City Western to pursue his first love. The former Chesaning and Arthur Hill football coach ...
Football: Players, Coach of the Year Baltimore Sun, United States - Dunbar's Tavon Austin is the All-Metro Offensive Player of the Year for football. (Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K. Lam / December 3, 2008) Austin, ...
Mike Kellar Named Head Football Coach at Concord HNN Huntingtonnews.net, USA - Athens, WV (HNN) – Concord University has named Mike Kellar as its 17th head football coach. Kellar comes to Concord following a successful five-season ...
Willard's favorite son was a true Ohio State football captain Mansfield News Journal, OH - Chapman's friend was laid to rest Tuesday, leaving a gaping hole in the heart of his Huron County hometown and Ohio State football historians scrambling to ...
Three teams have mountains of support in football finals Kentucky.com, KY - By Mike Fields - mfields@herald-leader.com After Hazard upset Lexington Christian Academy in the Class A football playoffs last week to earn its first-ever ...
GW football coach suspended Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - George Washington High School football coach Steve Edwards Jr., who just took his team to the state championship game, has been suspended over allegations ...
College Bowl Season Begins in New Orleans MarketWatch - DETAILS: Football fans will continue to fill the city as New Orleans welcomes thousands of guests to two annual football favorites, the R+L Carriers New ...
A victory is in reach for these four road teams in Week 15
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 15. The Titans, Packers, 49ers and Chargers all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Titans travel to Houston to...
Injuries derail RBs Gore, Hillis; Westbrook explodes in New York
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images 49ers running back Frank Gore had 65 scrimmage yards and one touchdown before being injured. Injuries are a part of the NFL and fantasy football. Unfortunately for countless owners, a number of prominent running backs picked a...
Saints, Bears playing for their playoff lives on NFL Network
Chicago is where New Orleans' season has ended the past two years. That city has been much kinder to the Saints' new featured runner. The Saints, receiving a huge boost on the ground from Chicago native Pierre Thomas, look to avoid another crushing road loss to the Bears...
Union appeals Giants' suspension, fine of Burress
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on Tuesday challenging the suspension and fine given to Plaxico Burress by the New York Giants after the receiver accidentally shot himself in a nightclub more than a week ago. Plaxico Burress, WR New...
49ers find motivation in their spoiler role
Getty Images Mike Singletary, Tom Cable and Dick Jauron have their teams facing spoiler roles this week. If you can't make the playoffs, the next best way to gain satisfaction in the NFL this time of year is to wreck somebody else's...
Portis should bounce back vs. Bengals; Barber still a question mark
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Falcons running back Michael Turner has rushed for an impressive 1,269 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. I need to start two running backs from Thomas Jones, Clinton Portis, Jonathan Stewart and Michael Turner. I'm worried...
Texans rookie Slaton getting stonger as season wears on
Andy Lyons / Getty Images Rookie RB Steve Slaton, is on pace to eclipse the Texans franchise record for rushing yards in a single season. Nine running backs were selected ahead of Texans running back Steve Slaton in April's NFL Draft. Four of them...
Quick Take: Broncos (8-5) at Panthers (10-3)
Brian Bhar / Getty Images Recently signed RB Tatum Bell figures to see plenty of action for the Broncos. Last meeting On Oct. 10, 2004, RB Reuben Droughns rushed for 193 yards to lead the Broncos past the Panthers, 20-17. Streaks These teams have...
Quick Take: Giants (11-2) at Cowboys (8-5)
Al Bello / Getty Images Corey Webster had two INTs vs. Dallas in Week 9 and Terrell Owens had a TD. Last meeting In Week 9, Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes to lead the Giants past the visiting Cowboys, 35-14. Streaks New York has won two in...
Quick Take: Redskins (7-6) at Bengals (1-11-1)
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh has been the Bengals' most consistent offensive player. Last meeting In Week 10 of the 2004 season, Cincinnati went into Washington and left a 17-10 winner. Streaks The Bengals have taken two...
Steelers do LeBeau proud
When you watch this Game of the Week, pay particular attention to Troy Polamalu's interception. It is a marvelous play. The Pittsburgh safety fully extendeds to pull down Tony Romo's pass and raise his league-leading interception total to seven. Steelers...
Portis and Zorn clear the air and claim to be on the same page
ASHBURN, Va. -- The rookie head coach and the flamboyant running back reached a smiling truce Wednesday, with Clinton Portis announcing that he's "cool with everything" and that he has no plans to sever ties with the Washington Redskins. "We done lost four out of our...
Eagles still contenders as they play host to Browns on Monday night
Andy Reid might be saving his job and Romeo Crennel may be about to lose his. As bad as Reid's team was the last time it faced a woeful opponent from Ohio, Crennel's crumbling Cleveland Browns are not expected to get in the way of the Philadelphia Eagles' sudden...
Dolphins continue march from worst to first, play host to 49ers
Thanks to a win last week and a loss by the AFC East leaders, the Miami Dolphins control their own destiny as they try to complete a turnaround from one of the worst teams in NFL history to division champions. Now the team that helped put them in this position is standing in...
Hasselbeck not ready to call it quits as Seahawks travel to St. Louis
Matt Hasselbeck isn't expected to play much the rest of the season, but he would like to return for one of the Seattle Seahawks' final three games. If he wants to win, he should probably return sooner rather than later. With Hasselbeck's status still...
Broncos, Panthers look to clinch playoff spots
Both the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos are looking to clinch their first playoff spots since 2005. Sterling Sharpe chat Sharpe gives Jake Delhomme advice: "When you get outside of the pocket in the red zone, don't take sack. Two, you threw two bad INTs in a...
Patriots unsure when Cassel will return after his father's death
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel left the team Wednesday to join his family following the death of his father earlier in the week. "Our thoughts are with him and his family during this time," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said before practice.
Anatomy of a Play: Steelers shut door on Romo, Cowboys
Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The Steelers made things very difficult for Cowboys QB Tony Romo last Sunday in Pittsburgh. Tony Romo's 10 worst games by passer rating Date/Opp. Stats Passer rating 12/22/07 at Panthers 28 of 42, 257, 1/1 81.2 11/16/08 at Redskins...
High-tech healing gets players back on the field sooner
Head into the Minnesota Vikings' training room to check on the process of a rehabbing player, and you might just catch him playing video games. That's right, with millions of dollars invested in his health and welfare, the slacker is potted on a bench, staring at a screen. ...
Lions look for first win against wild-card hopeful Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have rebounded from a sour start with six straight victories, and they've needed all of them to maintain their grip on one of the AFC's wild card spots. With their own poor start threatening to turn into an even more ignominious finish, the Detroit...
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
News for the Day 12/9/08
Lions' Marinelli: "I believe in the invisible."The Associated Press - Marinelli deflects non-football questions such as how he spent a long weekend after the Thanksgiving game or how his experience in Vietnam shaped his life ...
Mike Locksley becomes fourth black coach in major-college football Los Angeles Times, CA - llinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley was hired as New Mexico's coach, becoming the fourth black football coach at a major school. ...
BYU football: Hall is eager to show US his true game Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - When BYU quarterback Max Hall was a senior at Mountain View High in Mesa, Ariz., he didn't lose as a starter until the state ...
Ute football: Ute fans face high cost of travel Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Spending thousands of dollars for airline tickets to New Orleans to see their beloved Utah Utes play in the Sugar Bowl for the first time ...
Missouri Tigers Football Recruiting 2009 ESPN - He keeps inside-out leverage on the football when coming up on run support. He's not afraid to fight the receiver for the football when going up to make the ...
WR Broadway kicked off Oklahoma St. football team International Herald Tribune, France - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy kicked junior receiver Jeremy Broadway off the football team for breaking team rules. Broadway was formerly a starter for ...
Utah State football: Aggies' Andersen hires 2 Weber St. assistants Deseret News, UT - LOGAN — A pair of Weber State defensive assistants, Kevin Clune and Chad Kauha'aha'a, have been added to the Utah State football staff, new Aggies head ...
Study: Grad rates up for bowl-bound teams The Associated Press - (AP) — More bowl-bound black football players are graduating, but still at lower rates than their white teammates. And overall, football players from Bowl ...
Top football prospect shoots self in traffic stop WXVT, MS - (AP) - Authorities say a George County High School football star died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound early yesterday after being pulled over ...
College Football Jacquizz Rodgers, Rey Maualuga win Pac-10 awards Seattle Times, United States - Tailback Jacquizz Rodgers of Oregon State was selected Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year by conference coaches. ...
Trio of assistants, including Groh's son, leaving UVA football Seattle Post Intelligencer - Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The University of Virginia announced Monday that three assistants on its football team will not be with the school ...
High School Football Hartford Courant, United States 1 team in The Courant's final state football ratings Monday after winning its third consecutive Class MM title Saturday. Class LL champion Glastonbury ...
UCF freshman running back Brandon Davis (UCF football media guide ... Orlando Sentinel, FL - "Since I learned of what occurred, I have held discussions to consider the best course of action for our university, football program and student-athletes. ...
Kemp lessons all academic now Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Whistleblowers may catch the occasional corrupt academic counselor, or the football coach whose car keys somehow keep winding up in a recruit’s pocket. ...
BSU football coach on Letterman tonight Indianapolis Star, United States - The BSU football team finished the season 12-0 (8-0 in the MAC), then lost 42-24 Friday to
College football: Florida's Tebow named SEC Offensive Player of ... Naples Daily News, FL - The University of Florida football team had four players earn first-team All-SEC Honors, announced Monday by the Associated Press. Junior all-purpose player ...
BYU football: Cougars say they will be ready for Arizona Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO » Meeting the media for the first time since their 48-24 loss to Utah more than two weeks ago, the BYU Cougars stressed on Monday morning ...
SEC FOOTBALL: Three Bulldogs earn first-team All-SEC honors Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - By Chip Towers Georgia placed two sophomores and a freshman on The Associated Press All-SEC first team, which was released Monday. ...
The bowl game guide for the casual football fan Examiner.com - How can you consider yourself a college football fan and NOT watch the most anticlimactic hour of TV of the year? I don't blame you for missing the BCS ...
Skyline's Jake Heaps named PI offensive football MVP Seattle Post Intelligencer - By MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN Skyline junior Jake Heaps remembers his first football tryout was when he was 7 years old and the scout who knew immediately he was ...
Steve Sarkisian revives the promise of Washington's football program Seattle Times, United States - The new leader of Washington football stirred excitement Monday not by professing his own brilliance, but by articulating an aw-shucks merriment about the ...
Arena Football League on shaky ground San Jose Mercury News, USA - By John Ryan Amid reports that the Arena Football League is on the verge of collapse, a SaberCats spokeman said Monday that the team continues with plans to ...
UCF football player OK in hospital after collapse ESPN - A University of Central Florida football player is recovering after he collapsed during training and was hospitalized. Brandon Davis, a freshman running ...
UB Bulls Football Team Plays for MAC Championship WBFO, NY - The UB football team will play for the championship of the Mid-American Conference at Ford Field in Detroit. The Bulls will take on heavily favored Ball ...
Coaches like new football format, but suggest tweaking St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - November 29, 2008 - Hazelwood Central's Kameron Williams rushes the ball around Blue Springs South defenders at the MSHSAA Class 6 championship football ...
Big East Football Preview: BlueGoldNews.com - Four BIG EAST players have accepted invitations to play in one of college football’s best known postseason all-star events, the East-West Shrine Game. ...
Jo Byrns finds spot on the football map My Tennessean.com, TN - Until Jo Byrns beat McKenzie in last week's semifinals, it was on a short list of other varsity football-playing schools in the state that never have ...
Pickup, Masuk football team bus collide Connecticut Post, CT - By AARON LEO A truck collided with a bus carrying the Masuk High School varsity football team Thursday evening on Route 111 in Trumbull. ...
Lines drawn for GW-South Charleston football faceoff Daily Mail - Charleston, WV -by Jake Stump Moms, dads and grandparents aren't the only folks getting pumped up for the Class AAA state title football game between the South Charleston ...
Mike Locksley becomes fourth black coach in major-college football Los Angeles Times, CA - llinois offensive coordinator Mike Locksley was hired as New Mexico's coach, becoming the fourth black football coach at a major school. ...
BYU football: Hall is eager to show US his true game Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO - When BYU quarterback Max Hall was a senior at Mountain View High in Mesa, Ariz., he didn't lose as a starter until the state ...
Ute football: Ute fans face high cost of travel Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Spending thousands of dollars for airline tickets to New Orleans to see their beloved Utah Utes play in the Sugar Bowl for the first time ...
Missouri Tigers Football Recruiting 2009 ESPN - He keeps inside-out leverage on the football when coming up on run support. He's not afraid to fight the receiver for the football when going up to make the ...
WR Broadway kicked off Oklahoma St. football team International Herald Tribune, France - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy kicked junior receiver Jeremy Broadway off the football team for breaking team rules. Broadway was formerly a starter for ...
Utah State football: Aggies' Andersen hires 2 Weber St. assistants Deseret News, UT - LOGAN — A pair of Weber State defensive assistants, Kevin Clune and Chad Kauha'aha'a, have been added to the Utah State football staff, new Aggies head ...
Study: Grad rates up for bowl-bound teams The Associated Press - (AP) — More bowl-bound black football players are graduating, but still at lower rates than their white teammates. And overall, football players from Bowl ...
Top football prospect shoots self in traffic stop WXVT, MS - (AP) - Authorities say a George County High School football star died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound early yesterday after being pulled over ...
College Football Jacquizz Rodgers, Rey Maualuga win Pac-10 awards Seattle Times, United States - Tailback Jacquizz Rodgers of Oregon State was selected Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year by conference coaches. ...
Trio of assistants, including Groh's son, leaving UVA football Seattle Post Intelligencer - Charlottesville, VA (Sports Network) - The University of Virginia announced Monday that three assistants on its football team will not be with the school ...
High School Football Hartford Courant, United States 1 team in The Courant's final state football ratings Monday after winning its third consecutive Class MM title Saturday. Class LL champion Glastonbury ...
UCF freshman running back Brandon Davis (UCF football media guide ... Orlando Sentinel, FL - "Since I learned of what occurred, I have held discussions to consider the best course of action for our university, football program and student-athletes. ...
Kemp lessons all academic now Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Whistleblowers may catch the occasional corrupt academic counselor, or the football coach whose car keys somehow keep winding up in a recruit’s pocket. ...
BSU football coach on Letterman tonight Indianapolis Star, United States - The BSU football team finished the season 12-0 (8-0 in the MAC), then lost 42-24 Friday to
College football: Florida's Tebow named SEC Offensive Player of ... Naples Daily News, FL - The University of Florida football team had four players earn first-team All-SEC Honors, announced Monday by the Associated Press. Junior all-purpose player ...
BYU football: Cougars say they will be ready for Arizona Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Jay Drew PROVO » Meeting the media for the first time since their 48-24 loss to Utah more than two weeks ago, the BYU Cougars stressed on Monday morning ...
SEC FOOTBALL: Three Bulldogs earn first-team All-SEC honors Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - By Chip Towers Georgia placed two sophomores and a freshman on The Associated Press All-SEC first team, which was released Monday. ...
The bowl game guide for the casual football fan Examiner.com - How can you consider yourself a college football fan and NOT watch the most anticlimactic hour of TV of the year? I don't blame you for missing the BCS ...
Skyline's Jake Heaps named PI offensive football MVP Seattle Post Intelligencer - By MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN Skyline junior Jake Heaps remembers his first football tryout was when he was 7 years old and the scout who knew immediately he was ...
Steve Sarkisian revives the promise of Washington's football program Seattle Times, United States - The new leader of Washington football stirred excitement Monday not by professing his own brilliance, but by articulating an aw-shucks merriment about the ...
Arena Football League on shaky ground San Jose Mercury News, USA - By John Ryan Amid reports that the Arena Football League is on the verge of collapse, a SaberCats spokeman said Monday that the team continues with plans to ...
UCF football player OK in hospital after collapse ESPN - A University of Central Florida football player is recovering after he collapsed during training and was hospitalized. Brandon Davis, a freshman running ...
UB Bulls Football Team Plays for MAC Championship WBFO, NY - The UB football team will play for the championship of the Mid-American Conference at Ford Field in Detroit. The Bulls will take on heavily favored Ball ...
Coaches like new football format, but suggest tweaking St. Louis Post-Dispatch, United States - November 29, 2008 - Hazelwood Central's Kameron Williams rushes the ball around Blue Springs South defenders at the MSHSAA Class 6 championship football ...
Big East Football Preview: BlueGoldNews.com - Four BIG EAST players have accepted invitations to play in one of college football’s best known postseason all-star events, the East-West Shrine Game. ...
Jo Byrns finds spot on the football map My Tennessean.com, TN - Until Jo Byrns beat McKenzie in last week's semifinals, it was on a short list of other varsity football-playing schools in the state that never have ...
Pickup, Masuk football team bus collide Connecticut Post, CT - By AARON LEO A truck collided with a bus carrying the Masuk High School varsity football team Thursday evening on Route 111 in Trumbull. ...
Lines drawn for GW-South Charleston football faceoff Daily Mail - Charleston, WV -by Jake Stump Moms, dads and grandparents aren't the only folks getting pumped up for the Class AAA state title football game between the South Charleston ...
Friday, December 5, 2008
News for the Day 12/05/08
Andersen named new football coach at Utah State Seattle Post Intelligencer - Logan, UT (Sports Network) - Utah State has named Gary Andersen its new head football coach. Andersen has been an assistant at Utah for the past five years ...
Purdy: College football no rainbow coalition San Jose Mercury News, USA - The school fired him as football coach last month. "Something could be out there for me and something could not," Willingham told reporters this week. ...
College Football AD: Auburn wanted Tuberville Seattle Times, United States - "But after three times of asking him would he change his mind, he convinced me that the best thing for him and his family and for this football program was ...
Joe Glendening named Gatorade Michigan football player of the year Detroit Free Press, United States - Joe Glendening of East Grand Rapids High has been named Gatorade Michigan football player of the year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, ...
The truth is, USC football isn't the same without Norm Chow Los Angeles Times, CA - Norm Chow once helped Pete Carroll deliver a national title to USC. Now he helps Rick Neuheisel run the show at UCLA. If Chow, now at UCLA, did not leave ...
19-year-old Rock Island football player dies Chicago Tribune, United States - AP Travis Hearn, a former Rock Island football player who was paralyzed from the neck down during a game and whose story caught the attention of ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC winner gets title shot Newsday, NY - BY ARTHUR STAPLE arthur.staple@newsday.com It's conference championship Saturday, and two of them will determine who plays for the BCS championship a ...
Iowa's Shonn Greene wins Chicago Tribune Silver Football Chicago Tribune, United States - (AP photo / November 15, 2008) IOWA CITY - A reporter handed Shonn Greene a 2008 Big Ten football media guide and asked him to look at Page 20, which listed ...
Random ACC football thoughts Baltimore Sun, United States - --It's ironic that NC State, with its 6-6 record, is the 10th ACC team in a conference with nine bowl tie-ins. Ironic because the Wolfpack is one of the ...
If there was justice in college football, Rutgers would bask in ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - We put an asterisk on that word because "deserves" means absolutely nothing in college football. If anything, the most deserving teams are often the ones ...
If there was justice in college football, Rutgers would bask in ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - We put an asterisk on that word because "deserves" means absolutely nothing in college football. If anything, the most deserving teams are often the ones ...
Spurrier boasts about the advantages of SEC football over ACC Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - 14 hours ago“He said the SEC is by far the toughest conference in college football,” Farms said. Spurrier also told Farms that the NFL “recruits more players from the ...
Celebrate the scholar, not the football star Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Rolle is an excellent football player. But more importantly, he is also an excellent student. The young African-American boys who look up to Rolle would be ...
Ricky enjoyed True North when life went south Buffalo News, United States - It is the city where Dolphins running back Ricky Williams spent his one and only year in the Canadian Football League. It also is the place where his love ...
2008 All-State Football Team: MVPs, 1st team to be honored Deseret News, UT - The Deseret News All-State Awards night, in conjunction with the Utah High School Football Coaches Association, is scheduled Monday at 6 pm at Jordan High ...
Who's next to coach SU football News 10 Now, NY - He said Holtz will be in New York City this weekend for the College Football Hall of Fame ceremony, and does not have any interviews scheduled, ...
Alabama, Florida meet for sixth time in SEC football championship game Press-Register - al.com, AL - By TOMMY HICKS From Legion Field to the Georgia Dome, from Steve Spurrier vs. Gene Stallings to Urban Meyer vs. Nick Saban, from Antonio Langham's ...
Politics, economics and the rise of SEC football Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - has a tasty piece on the economics, sociology and politics behind the rise of SEC football: The engine of this success is college football’s unshakable ...
College Football Bowl-A-Rama DetNews.com, MI - So maybe it seems like Ohio State has played in the Fiesta Bowl most of this century. Uh, that's because OSU pretty much has, and it just might be there ...
Football finals to stay in Canton, Massillon The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Ohio State recruit and Licking Valley senior standout Storm Klein was named Gatorade's Ohio Football Player of the Year on Thursday. Klein, a 6-3,
Groh to return as head football coach at UVA? Culpeper Star Exponent, VA - Sources said Wednesday night that Virginia head football coach Al Groh will continue to guide the Cavaliers for the 2009 season, countering speculation ...
UCF football player OK in hospital after collapse ESPN - A University of Central Florida football player is recovering after he collapsed during training and was hospitalized. Brandon Davis, a freshman running ...
Former football star to be sentenced today WBOC TV 16, MD - ... charges tied the seizure of sports memorabilia from two dealers selling items from Simpson's days as a pro football star. by Oscar Wells Gabriel II.
Big East Football Preview: 12/4-6 BlueGoldNews.com - Four BIG EAST players have accepted invitations to play in one of college football’s best known postseason all-star events, the East-West Shrine Game. ...
Lines drawn for GW-South Charleston football faceoff Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - by Jake Stump Moms, dads and grandparents aren't the only folks getting pumped up for the Class AAA state title football game between the South Charleston ...
Patriots sign linebacker Junior Seau
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots have signed 39-year-old linebacker Junior Seau to replace Adalius Thomas. Seau is a 19-year veteran and 12-time Pro Bowl player. He played 27 games for the Patriots the last two seasons but hasn't been with a team this season.
Patriots bring back veteran LB Seau to replace Thomas
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots signed veteran linebacker Junior Seau Friday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Additionally, the Patriots placed veteran linebacker Adalius Thomas on the reserve/injured list. Thomas will miss the remainder of the 2008 season with...
Purdy: College football no rainbow coalition San Jose Mercury News, USA - The school fired him as football coach last month. "Something could be out there for me and something could not," Willingham told reporters this week. ...
College Football AD: Auburn wanted Tuberville Seattle Times, United States - "But after three times of asking him would he change his mind, he convinced me that the best thing for him and his family and for this football program was ...
Joe Glendening named Gatorade Michigan football player of the year Detroit Free Press, United States - Joe Glendening of East Grand Rapids High has been named Gatorade Michigan football player of the year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, ...
The truth is, USC football isn't the same without Norm Chow Los Angeles Times, CA - Norm Chow once helped Pete Carroll deliver a national title to USC. Now he helps Rick Neuheisel run the show at UCLA. If Chow, now at UCLA, did not leave ...
19-year-old Rock Island football player dies Chicago Tribune, United States - AP Travis Hearn, a former Rock Island football player who was paralyzed from the neck down during a game and whose story caught the attention of ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC winner gets title shot Newsday, NY - BY ARTHUR STAPLE arthur.staple@newsday.com It's conference championship Saturday, and two of them will determine who plays for the BCS championship a ...
Iowa's Shonn Greene wins Chicago Tribune Silver Football Chicago Tribune, United States - (AP photo / November 15, 2008) IOWA CITY - A reporter handed Shonn Greene a 2008 Big Ten football media guide and asked him to look at Page 20, which listed ...
Random ACC football thoughts Baltimore Sun, United States - --It's ironic that NC State, with its 6-6 record, is the 10th ACC team in a conference with nine bowl tie-ins. Ironic because the Wolfpack is one of the ...
If there was justice in college football, Rutgers would bask in ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - We put an asterisk on that word because "deserves" means absolutely nothing in college football. If anything, the most deserving teams are often the ones ...
If there was justice in college football, Rutgers would bask in ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - We put an asterisk on that word because "deserves" means absolutely nothing in college football. If anything, the most deserving teams are often the ones ...
Spurrier boasts about the advantages of SEC football over ACC Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - 14 hours ago“He said the SEC is by far the toughest conference in college football,” Farms said. Spurrier also told Farms that the NFL “recruits more players from the ...
Celebrate the scholar, not the football star Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - Rolle is an excellent football player. But more importantly, he is also an excellent student. The young African-American boys who look up to Rolle would be ...
Ricky enjoyed True North when life went south Buffalo News, United States - It is the city where Dolphins running back Ricky Williams spent his one and only year in the Canadian Football League. It also is the place where his love ...
2008 All-State Football Team: MVPs, 1st team to be honored Deseret News, UT - The Deseret News All-State Awards night, in conjunction with the Utah High School Football Coaches Association, is scheduled Monday at 6 pm at Jordan High ...
Who's next to coach SU football News 10 Now, NY - He said Holtz will be in New York City this weekend for the College Football Hall of Fame ceremony, and does not have any interviews scheduled, ...
Alabama, Florida meet for sixth time in SEC football championship game Press-Register - al.com, AL - By TOMMY HICKS From Legion Field to the Georgia Dome, from Steve Spurrier vs. Gene Stallings to Urban Meyer vs. Nick Saban, from Antonio Langham's ...
Politics, economics and the rise of SEC football Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - has a tasty piece on the economics, sociology and politics behind the rise of SEC football: The engine of this success is college football’s unshakable ...
College Football Bowl-A-Rama DetNews.com, MI - So maybe it seems like Ohio State has played in the Fiesta Bowl most of this century. Uh, that's because OSU pretty much has, and it just might be there ...
Football finals to stay in Canton, Massillon The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Ohio State recruit and Licking Valley senior standout Storm Klein was named Gatorade's Ohio Football Player of the Year on Thursday. Klein, a 6-3,
Groh to return as head football coach at UVA? Culpeper Star Exponent, VA - Sources said Wednesday night that Virginia head football coach Al Groh will continue to guide the Cavaliers for the 2009 season, countering speculation ...
UCF football player OK in hospital after collapse ESPN - A University of Central Florida football player is recovering after he collapsed during training and was hospitalized. Brandon Davis, a freshman running ...
Former football star to be sentenced today WBOC TV 16, MD - ... charges tied the seizure of sports memorabilia from two dealers selling items from Simpson's days as a pro football star. by Oscar Wells Gabriel II.
Big East Football Preview: 12/4-6 BlueGoldNews.com - Four BIG EAST players have accepted invitations to play in one of college football’s best known postseason all-star events, the East-West Shrine Game. ...
Lines drawn for GW-South Charleston football faceoff Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - by Jake Stump Moms, dads and grandparents aren't the only folks getting pumped up for the Class AAA state title football game between the South Charleston ...
Patriots sign linebacker Junior Seau
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots have signed 39-year-old linebacker Junior Seau to replace Adalius Thomas. Seau is a 19-year veteran and 12-time Pro Bowl player. He played 27 games for the Patriots the last two seasons but hasn't been with a team this season.
Patriots bring back veteran LB Seau to replace Thomas
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots signed veteran linebacker Junior Seau Friday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Additionally, the Patriots placed veteran linebacker Adalius Thomas on the reserve/injured list. Thomas will miss the remainder of the 2008 season with...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
News of the Day 12/4/08
Andersen named new football coach at Utah State Seattle Post Intelligencer - Logan, UT (Sports Network) - Utah State has named Gary Andersen its new head football coach. Andersen has been an assistant at Utah for the past five years ...
Picks for your fantasy football team Newsday, NY - BY ADAM RONIS adam.ronis@newsday.com Many leagues start the fantasy football playoffs this week and that means ulcers and gray hair. ...
Live NFL football goes 3-D tonight for the first time Scientific American - Some lucky viewers will feel as if they're right on the field at tonight's football game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers, ...
Coughlin Tries to Get Focus Back on Football New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. “It will likely take several months,” Richard Berthelsen, the general counsel ...
Video: Super Bowl Star Suspended CBS
OU Sooners ripe for upset by Missouri in Big 12 football title game Kansas City Star, MO - By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist The Oklahoma Sooners football team will roll into Kansas City for Saturday's Big 12 ...
Free College Football Pick: Alabama vs Florida SEC Championship Game OnlineSportsHandicapping.com, NY - As we have stated on several occasions, when you back an underdog in college football, you should be expecting that team to win the game straight up. ...
Football: Notre Dame's Kasdorf named Gatorade Player of the YearLos Angeles Times, CA - Notre Dame quarterback Ryan Kasdorf has been named the Gatorade California Football Player of Year. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior was one of the ...
MEET THE LONG ISLAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS: CLASS II Newsday, NY -"These guys weren't just great football players but excellent people," Shay said. "They all took leadership roles and took over the ownership of this ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAILBAG CNN International - Let's face it: Nobody agrees about anything in college football, so the more debate, the merrier. I do get a tad bit alarmed, however, on the rare occasions ...
Breaking News: New Football Coach Rocket Digest, OH - By Brian Nowicki The University of Toledo will hold a 1:00pm news conference today to announce the new head football coach. Who is the new coach? ...
College Football Brian Kelly says he intends to stay at Cincinnati Seattle Times, United States - director and the head of its board of trustees to get an update on plans to expand the Bearcats' football stadium and to improve their practice fields. ...
Derrion Thomas finally shows he's got his family's football gene USA Today - "I swam because of my asthma, plus I really didn't like football," Thomas said. "It was my dad's thing. It wasn't something that I really liked. ...
Los Gatos high school football player collapses, dies at school San Jose Mercury News, USA - After three years of pumping iron, Michael Halpin finally realized a dream — to play on the Los Gatos High School varsity football team, ...
Lexington High School football coach Bill Tighe. (Globe files) Boston Globe, United States - Though the longtime Lexington High football coach maintains his practices are disciplined, his lighthearted nature and sense of humor tell another story. ...
Franklin dumps varsity football coach Indianapolis Star, United States - By Michael Pointer Franklin High School officials have relieved varsity football coach Mike McClure of his duties after the Grizzly Cubs went 15-28 during ...
Auburn Begins Search for New Football Coach MyFox Birmingham, AL - (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- Auburn University wasted no time Thursday in beginning its search for a new head football coach as its former coach cleaned out his ...
Towson fires Gordy Combs after 17 years as head football coach Newsday, NY - By AP TOWSON, Md. (AP) _ Towson University has fired football coach Gordy Combs, ending his 39 year tenure as a linebacker, assistant and head coach at the ...
Gilbert football coach Jesse Parker resigns Arizona Republic, AZ - Wednesday night, Parker, who won 309 games – tied for most in Arizona prep football history with Tucson Amphitheater’s Vern Friedli – said that he hopes ...
Airborne banner strikes back at Texas football program Tulsa World, OK - A plane carrying a banner with a message to Texas football coach Mack Brown circled over the Austin campus around noon today, according to a report and ...
What's next for UT football? Tiger Sports Digest - I'm going to scoop the world and tell you what's going to happen in University of Tennessee football BEFORE it happens: - Lane Kiffin will hire his father, ...
WCHS looking for football coach again Sparta Expositor, TN - BY TAMMY WILHITE For the fourth time in the last 10 years, White County High School is looking for a head football coach. Josh Kerr, the head coach of the ...
Football: It's official: Weis to return Observer Online, IN - Charlie Weis will remain the head coach of the football team, athletic director Jack Swarbrick announced Wednesday. Swarbrick and Weis met in California ...
FOOTBALL: Brady, BSU talk about more bucks Ball State Daily News, IN - In the midst of Ball State University's most successful football season ever, university officials and coach Brady Hoke are negotiating to increase Hoke's ...
Report: MAC looking into coaches' behavior in Eastern/Central ... Detroit Free Press, United States - The Morning Sun in Mt. Pleasant reports the Mid-American Conference is taking a closer look at the behavior of the players and coaches before, ...
UT names Beckman head football coach Toledo Free Press, USA - UT announced Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Tim Beckman as its new head football coach Dec. 4. Beckman arrived in Stillwater, Okla. in February 2007, ...
WSU football notes: Eteuati happy to be contributing Deseret News, UT - Eteuati was arrested on outstanding felony warrants on Oct. 22, and his football playing future looked murky at best following a short stay in jail. ...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville football coach resigns following 0-8 ... Beaumont Enterprise, tx - By RYAN S. CLARK Little Cypress-Mauriceville football coach Todd Moody said this afternoon he asked to be reassigned. He is the second coach in the area and ...
Jets hope to rebound from tough home loss by beating 49ers
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Cowboys loading up on rest before facing Steelers
IRVING, Texas -- Going into a tough final month that will determine whether the preseason NFC favorite Dallas Cowboys even make the playoffs, coach Wade Phillips unveiled a new strategy Wednesday: rest. Phillips sent home Terrell Owens and four other 30-something starters before...
Date in Pittsburgh up next for resurgent Cowboys
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Dolphins, Bills take AFC East battle to Toronto
Though they're in the playoff hunt for the first time in five years, the Miami Dolphins don't have any easy road to reach the postseason. However, they may have been given one break -- not having to visit the Buffalo Bills out in the December cold of upstate New York. The...
Why San Diego has been anything but charged up this season
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Ask Vic: Not everyone forgetting about Forte
We've got mail: Question: Why is it that every sports analyst has Matt Ryan locked in for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Matt Forte is the reason Chicago is only a game behind Minnesota in the division. Compare their stats and it's not even a challenge. Forte's...
In final year of contract, Jauron's tenure uncertain with Bills
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Bills' Lynch limited by back spasms; Edwards a game-time decision
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Attorney: Pierce will cooperate with authorities, testify if asked
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A look at what's ahead in Week 14
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Lawsuit filed to block suspensions for five of six players
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Jenkins, Ross and Collins poised to be defensive difference-makers
Getty Images Kris Jenkins, Aaron Ross and Nick Collins look to make a big impact in Week 14. The old adage is that defense wins championships. A trend that has permeated into the NFL in recent years, as evidenced by the most recent Super Bowl champions. Nine of the...
Rams RB Jackson, Haslett turn attention to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson expects more of a workload, and less controversy, in his second game back from a thigh injury. Steven Jackson, RB St. Louis Rams Season Statistics Carries: 149 Yards: 619 Touchdowns: 4 All...
Titans cornerbacks Finnegan, Harper might return to practice Friday
Carucci's rankings Jeff Fisher's Titans rebounded from their first loss with an impressive win over Detroit on Thanksgiving. Was that enough to make them the AFC's highest ranked team? More ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans starting cornerbacks Nick Harper...
'Coach' Pennington leads Dolphins' improbable turnaround
DAVIE, Fla. -- When Chad Pennington's scramble ended with a dive near the sideline for a touchdown, he rose to face the stands, raised both arms, leaned back and answered the crowd's roar with one of his own. It was a pose worthy of an arena rock star, and the Miami...
Picks for your fantasy football team Newsday, NY - BY ADAM RONIS adam.ronis@newsday.com Many leagues start the fantasy football playoffs this week and that means ulcers and gray hair. ...
Live NFL football goes 3-D tonight for the first time Scientific American - Some lucky viewers will feel as if they're right on the field at tonight's football game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers, ...
Coughlin Tries to Get Focus Back on Football New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. “It will likely take several months,” Richard Berthelsen, the general counsel ...
Video: Super Bowl Star Suspended CBS
OU Sooners ripe for upset by Missouri in Big 12 football title game Kansas City Star, MO - By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist The Oklahoma Sooners football team will roll into Kansas City for Saturday's Big 12 ...
Free College Football Pick: Alabama vs Florida SEC Championship Game OnlineSportsHandicapping.com, NY - As we have stated on several occasions, when you back an underdog in college football, you should be expecting that team to win the game straight up. ...
Football: Notre Dame's Kasdorf named Gatorade Player of the YearLos Angeles Times, CA - Notre Dame quarterback Ryan Kasdorf has been named the Gatorade California Football Player of Year. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound junior was one of the ...
MEET THE LONG ISLAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS: CLASS II Newsday, NY -"These guys weren't just great football players but excellent people," Shay said. "They all took leadership roles and took over the ownership of this ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAILBAG CNN International - Let's face it: Nobody agrees about anything in college football, so the more debate, the merrier. I do get a tad bit alarmed, however, on the rare occasions ...
Breaking News: New Football Coach Rocket Digest, OH - By Brian Nowicki The University of Toledo will hold a 1:00pm news conference today to announce the new head football coach. Who is the new coach? ...
College Football Brian Kelly says he intends to stay at Cincinnati Seattle Times, United States - director and the head of its board of trustees to get an update on plans to expand the Bearcats' football stadium and to improve their practice fields. ...
Derrion Thomas finally shows he's got his family's football gene USA Today - "I swam because of my asthma, plus I really didn't like football," Thomas said. "It was my dad's thing. It wasn't something that I really liked. ...
Los Gatos high school football player collapses, dies at school San Jose Mercury News, USA - After three years of pumping iron, Michael Halpin finally realized a dream — to play on the Los Gatos High School varsity football team, ...
Lexington High School football coach Bill Tighe. (Globe files) Boston Globe, United States - Though the longtime Lexington High football coach maintains his practices are disciplined, his lighthearted nature and sense of humor tell another story. ...
Franklin dumps varsity football coach Indianapolis Star, United States - By Michael Pointer Franklin High School officials have relieved varsity football coach Mike McClure of his duties after the Grizzly Cubs went 15-28 during ...
Auburn Begins Search for New Football Coach MyFox Birmingham, AL - (WBRC-TV MyFoxAL.com) -- Auburn University wasted no time Thursday in beginning its search for a new head football coach as its former coach cleaned out his ...
Towson fires Gordy Combs after 17 years as head football coach Newsday, NY - By AP TOWSON, Md. (AP) _ Towson University has fired football coach Gordy Combs, ending his 39 year tenure as a linebacker, assistant and head coach at the ...
Gilbert football coach Jesse Parker resigns Arizona Republic, AZ - Wednesday night, Parker, who won 309 games – tied for most in Arizona prep football history with Tucson Amphitheater’s Vern Friedli – said that he hopes ...
Airborne banner strikes back at Texas football program Tulsa World, OK - A plane carrying a banner with a message to Texas football coach Mack Brown circled over the Austin campus around noon today, according to a report and ...
What's next for UT football? Tiger Sports Digest - I'm going to scoop the world and tell you what's going to happen in University of Tennessee football BEFORE it happens: - Lane Kiffin will hire his father, ...
WCHS looking for football coach again Sparta Expositor, TN - BY TAMMY WILHITE For the fourth time in the last 10 years, White County High School is looking for a head football coach. Josh Kerr, the head coach of the ...
Football: It's official: Weis to return Observer Online, IN - Charlie Weis will remain the head coach of the football team, athletic director Jack Swarbrick announced Wednesday. Swarbrick and Weis met in California ...
FOOTBALL: Brady, BSU talk about more bucks Ball State Daily News, IN - In the midst of Ball State University's most successful football season ever, university officials and coach Brady Hoke are negotiating to increase Hoke's ...
Report: MAC looking into coaches' behavior in Eastern/Central ... Detroit Free Press, United States - The Morning Sun in Mt. Pleasant reports the Mid-American Conference is taking a closer look at the behavior of the players and coaches before, ...
UT names Beckman head football coach Toledo Free Press, USA - UT announced Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Tim Beckman as its new head football coach Dec. 4. Beckman arrived in Stillwater, Okla. in February 2007, ...
WSU football notes: Eteuati happy to be contributing Deseret News, UT - Eteuati was arrested on outstanding felony warrants on Oct. 22, and his football playing future looked murky at best following a short stay in jail. ...
Little Cypress-Mauriceville football coach resigns following 0-8 ... Beaumont Enterprise, tx - By RYAN S. CLARK Little Cypress-Mauriceville football coach Todd Moody said this afternoon he asked to be reassigned. He is the second coach in the area and ...
Jets hope to rebound from tough home loss by beating 49ers
The New York Jets appeared to be clicking after back-to-back emotional victories gave them their longest win streak in more than four years. A letdown last week, however, has left the door wide open in the AFC East. After missing an opportunity to truly take control of...
Cowboys loading up on rest before facing Steelers
IRVING, Texas -- Going into a tough final month that will determine whether the preseason NFC favorite Dallas Cowboys even make the playoffs, coach Wade Phillips unveiled a new strategy Wednesday: rest. Phillips sent home Terrell Owens and four other 30-something starters before...
Date in Pittsburgh up next for resurgent Cowboys
With Tony Romo and Ben Roethlisberger getting healthy, the playoff hopes of the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers are looking up. All they'll see this weekend, however, are a pair of defenses intent on taking them down. Fan feedback Which team will emerge...
Dolphins, Bills take AFC East battle to Toronto
Though they're in the playoff hunt for the first time in five years, the Miami Dolphins don't have any easy road to reach the postseason. However, they may have been given one break -- not having to visit the Buffalo Bills out in the December cold of upstate New York. The...
Why San Diego has been anything but charged up this season
Donald Miralle / Getty Images A year after going to the AFC Championship, the Chargers have been left to wonder what happened to their season. If Marty Schottenheimer could return as San Diego Chargers coach for one game, this is it. Schottenheimer made a career...
Ask Vic: Not everyone forgetting about Forte
We've got mail: Question: Why is it that every sports analyst has Matt Ryan locked in for Offensive Rookie of the Year? Matt Forte is the reason Chicago is only a game behind Minnesota in the division. Compare their stats and it's not even a challenge. Forte's...
In final year of contract, Jauron's tenure uncertain with Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Bills coach Dick Jauron isn't showing any signs of flinching for someone who suddenly finds himself on the hot seat. With his familiar even-keel delivery, Jauron on Wednesday acknowledged the angry boos he heard from Bills fans following the team's...
Bills' Lynch limited by back spasms; Edwards a game-time decision
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Severe back spasms limited Marshawn Lynch in practice Thursday, though Bills coach Dick Jauron was confident the running back will play against Miami this weekend. From the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Each week during this season, the NFL?s...
Attorney: Pierce will cooperate with authorities, testify if asked
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said Thursday. "He had no idea Plaxico had...
A look at what's ahead in Week 14
8:15 p.m. ET, NFL Network (Thurs.) Oakland at San Diego Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series leader: Raiders, 54-41-2, in this showdown of original American Football League teams. Streaks: Five years ago, the Raiders held a much more decided edge in their rivalry with...
Week 14 road win is within range for these four teams
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 14. The Eagles, Patriots, Cowboys and Redskins all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Eagles travel to New York...
Lawsuit filed to block suspensions for five of six players
MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal judge will be asked to decide Friday whether five suspended NFL players deserve a chance to play this weekend. At issue is whether the league had a duty to notify its players and their union that a dietary supplement contained a banned ingredient. The...
Jenkins, Ross and Collins poised to be defensive difference-makers
Getty Images Kris Jenkins, Aaron Ross and Nick Collins look to make a big impact in Week 14. The old adage is that defense wins championships. A trend that has permeated into the NFL in recent years, as evidenced by the most recent Super Bowl champions. Nine of the...
Rams RB Jackson, Haslett turn attention to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson expects more of a workload, and less controversy, in his second game back from a thigh injury. Steven Jackson, RB St. Louis Rams Season Statistics Carries: 149 Yards: 619 Touchdowns: 4 All...
Titans cornerbacks Finnegan, Harper might return to practice Friday
Carucci's rankings Jeff Fisher's Titans rebounded from their first loss with an impressive win over Detroit on Thanksgiving. Was that enough to make them the AFC's highest ranked team? More ... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans starting cornerbacks Nick Harper...
'Coach' Pennington leads Dolphins' improbable turnaround
DAVIE, Fla. -- When Chad Pennington's scramble ended with a dive near the sideline for a touchdown, he rose to face the stands, raised both arms, leaned back and answered the crowd's roar with one of his own. It was a pose worthy of an arena rock star, and the Miami...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
News of the Day - 12/2/2008
Plaxico Burress suspended by Giants, done for remainder of ... New York Daily News, NY - BY RALPH VACCHIANO Plaxico Burress' season is over and his Giants career is in limbo after the team placed him on the "non-football injury list" Tuesday and ...
Mumme out as New Mexico State coach The Associated Press - LAS CRUCES, NM (AP) — New Mexico State fired football coach Hal Mumme on Tuesday, ending a four-year run during which the program often ended up in the news ...
National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network -... and the Houston Texans opened up the offense in their first-ever Monday Night Football appearance, leading to a 30-17 victory over Jacksonville. ...
Brian Kelly commits to staying in Cincinnati Chicago Tribune, United States - By Brian Hamilton For schools in search for a new football coach -- that's you, Washington -- or those who might be soon, you can check Cincinnati's Brian ...
SMU football team looks for bright spots after dismal season Dallas Morning News, TX - Football is one of those things that it's what you do between the last game – which was Saturday – and the first day of camp in August. ...
Monson: Andersen's the man for USU football Salt Lake Tribune, United States - ... who is completely familiar with football in Utah, its idiosyncrasies and its hidden prep talent, and also how to recruit outside the state, and, ...
Sports Briefing College Football Clemson Keeps Interim Coach New York Times, United States - By AP Clemson upgraded Dabo Swinney from interim coach, giving him a five-year contract to replace Tommy Bowden. Swinney’s salary and possible incentives in ...
All-Big 12 football awards for your perusal Dallas Morning News, TX - We're still puting our DMN team together. Do y'all agree with these picks? This team is determined by the coaches, who cannot vote for their own players. ...
Reports: Charlie Weis to return as ND head football coach WSBT-TV, IN - by Greg Carroll (carroll@wsbt.com) Various media reports state that Charlie Weis will return as ND football coach in 2009. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) By ...
Washington State Football moves forward Examiner.com - For the past few months, the Washington State football program has proved to be an unmitigated mess. All of that can now fade into the deepest reaches of ...
United Football League has eye on Mike Vick New York Daily News, NY - BY CHRISTIAN RED Is there football life for Michael Vick after his scheduled release from federal prison next summer? According to Michael Huyghue, ...
Jersey high school football fans salute Brick coach Warren Wolf The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - The news that legendary Brick High School football coach Warren Wolf is retiring is generating a lot of comments from NJ.commers in our high school football ...
Jets Open Thread: Playoff Possibilities and Desperate Football New York Times, United States - I’m sure everyone will have their take, so here is mine: 1) The Jets seemed to play desperate football — unnecessarily — early in the game in bad conditions ...
As Vols' New Football Coach Greeneville Sun, TN - By WAYNE PHILLIPS KNOXVILLE -- Lane Kiffin was introduced as Tennessee's new football coach Tuesday during a press conference, but he had little time to sit ...
AFC North: Tough Stretch-Run Awaits Ravens Sports Network - "We think we're a good football team," said Harbaugh on Monday. I'm very proud of our guys. Our guys have worked really hard, and they've earned the right ...
Football: Head Coach Bill Stewart Quotes West Virginia University Mountaineers, WV - West Virginia football Head Coach Bill Stewart's quotes from Tuesday afternoon's press conference. I want to compliment the University of Pittsburgh, ...
Teague named Mr. Football Paris Post Intelligencer, TN - Teague led the Patriots’ football team to a 13-1 season in 2008. In those 14 regular season and playoff games, Teague completed 83 of 129 passes for 1326 ...
Denison's Cody White Promoted to Athletic Director/Head Football Coach KTEN, TX - Denison High School's Head Football Coach, Cody White, will be promoted to Athletic Director/Head Football Coach effective at the close of this school year. ...
Scott leaves BHSU football program Black Hills Pioneer, SD - At the press conference, Scott said he had made up his mind Wednesday to resign as the Jackets football coach, but he waited until Monday to make it public ...
UPDATE: Marshall President Talks About Football Program WSAZ-TV, WV - WHY?? he has done nothing but destroy what was left of Marshall football. until MU does the right thing by firing Snyder and that sad excuse for an AD, ...
You decide: Best photo of Week 13?
Grand entrance Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams is introduced prior to playing against the Miami Dolphins. Nice hands Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Saints WR Devery Henderson makes a nice grab against the Tampa...
Giants debating what to do with troubled Burress
David Karp / Associated Press Plaxico Burress appeared in court on Monday and posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges. Part of the frustration for the New York Giants with this latest Plaxico Burress fiasco is the idea among them that Burress was...
Ravens' Clayton one wideout with upside on the waiver wire
Now that it's Week 14 of the NFL season, the playoffs have started in most fantasy leagues. That means it's do or die -- one loss and you're done. In that scenario, I'd avoid being "cute" when I set my starting lineup -- you're in the playoffs, play the guys...
Can enigmatic Broncos buck their own trend?
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images The Broncos are ridinig high after last Sunday's win over the Jets. Will they be able to keep it going? Go ahead. Try and make sense of the Denver Broncos. Explain how they can win at the Georgia Dome against the red-hot Falcons...
Quick Take: Rams (2-10) at Cardinals (7-5)
Elsa / Getty Images Tim Hightower posted a career-high 109 yards against the Rams in Week 9. Last meeting In Week 9, Kurt Warner threw for 343 yards and two touchdowns to lead the visting Cardinals over the Rams, 34-13. Streaks The Cardinals have...
Quick Take: Rams (2-10) at Cardinals (7-5)
Elsa / Getty Images Tim Hightower posted a career-high 109 yards against the Rams in Week 9. Last meeting In Week 9, Kurt Warner threw for 343 yards and two touchdowns to lead the visting Cardinals over the Rams, 34-13. Streaks The Cardinals have...
Gruden's leadership keeps banged-up Bucs on course
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Under the leadership of Jon Gruden, the Bucs are looking to win their third NFC South crown in the last three years. On Thanksgiving morning, three days before Tampa Bay defeated the Saints to bolster its grip on the NFC South...
Browns QB Quinn to have surgery on finger
CLEVELAND -- Brady Quinn has decided to get his fractured finger fixed. After weighing his options over the past week, Cleveland's quarterback has elected to have surgery on his right index finger, which he initially broke on Nov. 17 at Buffalo and then made worse by playing in...
If the season ended today ...
With four weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture is starting to clear up. Here is how the postseason would look if the season ended today, with the teams within two games of either the division lead or a wild-card spot defined as "still in...
Quick Take: Bengals (1-10-1) at Colts (8-4)
Ned Dishman / Getty Images Bengals MLB Dhani Jones leads the team with 81 tackles. Last meeting In Week 15 of 2006, Peyton Manning threw four touchdowns -- three to Marvin Harrison -- as the Colts defeated the Bengals 34-16 in Indianapolis. Streaks ...
Cowboys cornerback Jones activated, expected to play
IRVING, Texas -- Adam Jones is officially back in the NFL. The Cowboys put Jones on their 53-man roster Tuesday after the NFL lifted the cornerback's suspension. Adam Jones, CB Dallas Cowboys 2008 Statistics: Games: 6 Tackles: 25 FF: 1 ...
Denver's dominant offensive line faces favorable matchup Sunday
Broncos line has its best performance of the season. Week 13 Recap: The Broncos' offensive line has quietly been one of the best in the NFL this season, and in Week 13, the line had its best performance to date. The line paved the way to 127 rushing yards on 25 carries (5.1 yards...
Quick Take: Vikings(7-5) at Lions (0-12)
Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images Vikings QB Gus Frerotte has won seven of 10 starts this season. Last meeting In Week 6, Ryan Longwell nailed a 29-yard field goal with nine seconds left to let Minnesota escape with a 12-10 victory. Streaks The Vikings...
The Great Fantasy Debate: Start or sit RBs Portis, Westbrook?
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Broncos rookie running back Peyton Hillis has developed into a valuable option in fantasy football. I need to start three running backs from Chris Johnson, Peyton Hillis, Michael Turner and Brian Westbrook. My gut is telling me to go...
Quick Take: Patriots (7-5) at Seahawks (2-10)
Jim Rogash / Getty Images Patriots leading rusher Sammy Morris is regaining his form following a knee injury. Last meeting Running back Corey Dillon scored a touchdown on the Patriots' opening drive and added another on their final drive as New England held...
NFL suspends six players for four games each
The NFL suspended six players for four games each without pay on Tuesday for violating the league Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. The suspended players are Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints, Bryan Pittman of the...
Quick Take: Dolphins (7-5) at Bills (6-6)
Doug Benc / Getty Images Undrafted rookie Davone Bess is playing a larger role in Miami's passing game. Last meeting In week 8, Chad Pennington threw for 314 yards -- 175 of which went to WR Ted Ginn, Jr. -- as the Dolphins defeated the visiting...
Quick Take: Cowboys (8-4) at Steelers (9-3)
Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Cowboys WR Terrell Owens will be up against the league's best pass defense. Last meeting In 2004, Steelers RB Jerome Bettis scored on 2-yard TD run with 30 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory.
Schaub set to return as starting quarterback for Texans
HOUSTON -- Matt Schaub should return for Houston's Sunday game at Green Bay, barring any setbacks in the recovery of his injured left knee. Schaub has missed the last four games after he injured his medial collateral ligament early in Houston's loss to Minnesota Nov. 2....
Quick Take: Dolphins (7-5) at Bills (6-6)
Doug Benc / Getty Images Undrafted rookie Davone Bess is playing a larger role in Miami's passing game. Last meeting In week 8, Chad Pennington threw for 314 yards -- 175 of which went to WR Ted Ginn, Jr. -- as the Dolphins defeated the visiting...
Police meet with members of Giants organization, waiting on Pierce
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Plaxico Burress spent much of Tuesday at Giants Stadium facing the possibility his career with the Super Bowl champions could be over, while police were still trying to sort out the events surrounding an accidental Manhattan nightclub shooting. The...
Quick Take: Eagles (6-5-1) at Giants (11-1)
Chris McGrath / Getty Images WR Amani Toomer's role increases with Plaxico Burress out for the year. Last meeting In Week 10, the Giants got 126 rushing yards from Brandon Jacobs and outlasted the Eagles, 36-31, on the road. Fan feedback Will the...
Quick Take: Jets (8-4) at 49ers (4-8)
Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Rookie TE Dustin Keller has developed a chemistry with Brett Favre in recent weeks. Last meeting Behind Curtis Martin's 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns, The Jets overcame a 14-3 halftime deficit for a 22-14 win over the...
Quick Take: Cowboys (8-4) at Steelers (9-3)
Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Cowboys WR Terrell Owens will be up against the league's best pass defense. Last meeting In 2004, Steelers RB Jerome Bettis scored on 2-yard TD run with 30 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory.
Quick Take: Jaguars (4-7) at Texans (4-7)
Andy Lyons / Getty Images Texans WR Kevin Walter is averaging 14.2 yards per catch in his sixth season. Last meeting In Week 4, Josh Scobee kicked a 37-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 30-27 overtime win over the Texans in Jacksonville. Streaks ...
Tannenbaum has quickly transformed Jets into a contender
Joe Robbins / Getty Images Dealing for Brett Favre overshadowed all the other moves made by Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum in the offseason. Building an NFL contender, even one that shows dramatic improvement from one season to the next, doesn't happen in...
Can't-Miss Plays of Week 13
More where that came from From the same team that brought football fans a QB-to-QB pass comes a WR-to-WR pass on a reverse that went for a thrilling Ravens score. Watch Clip Game Highlights Game Center Photos On the Mark It was a big day...
Giants' Burress posts $100K bail; Pierce under investigation
NEW YORK -- Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as a frenzy grew around the case of the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce was being...
Cutler, Broncos snap Jets' five-game winning streak
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images Brandon Stokley's 36-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter sealed Denver's win over the red-hot Jets. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The weather conditions were perfect, as far as Jay Cutler was concerned. Appearing hardly bothered...
Defending champs have ability to rise above giant distractions
Nick Wass / Associated Press Without Plaxico Burress, Eli Manning completed five passes to three different players in the Giants' win. LANDOVER, Md. -- Antwaan Randle El. Anthony Gonzalez. Ted Ginn Jr.. Matt Jones. Steve Breaston. All of them have more...
Defense makes Steelers a threat in fight for AFC supremacy
Winslow Townson / Associated Press The Steelers consistently put pressure on Matt Cassel, sacking him five times and picking him off twice. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- It was the kind of day best spent indoors, preferably in front of a fireplace: Cold, rainy,...
Bears lose DT Dvoracek for season to arm injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek will miss the final four games after rupturing his right biceps during a loss at Minnesota on Sunday night, his third season-ending injury in as many NFL seasons. Dusty Dvoracek, NT Chicago Bears Season Statistics ...
Buccaneers, Patriots picked by NFL to face off in London next year
The NFL?s International Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2009 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New England Patriots, the NFL announced Monday. The game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Wembley Stadium in London with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
Lions sign WR Colbert after Furrey lands on IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Keary Colbert, giving him a chance to play for his third NFL team this season. Detroit added him to the roster Monday when it put wide receiver Mike Furrey on injured reserve because of a concussion. Colbert...
Anderson out with torn knee ligament; Winslow has ankle sprain
BEREA, Ohio -- Derek Anderson's season is officially over, yet another piece of bad news for the Cleveland Browns. Anderson, who lost his starting job to Brady Quinn several weeks ago, will miss the final four games after tearing a ligament in his left knee on...
Cowboys starters Barber, Ware day to day after missed practice
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber were not at practice Monday, the first time the Cowboys were back on the field since both were injured Thanksgiving Day. Coach Wade Phillips said both players were "day to day." Ware, the NFL...
Groin injury may sideline QB Edwards; Bills can't stop freefall
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- It's bad enough the Bills have no margin for error if they want to keep their slim postseason hopes alive over the next four games. Now they may have to do it without starting quarterback Trent Edwards. Edwards was pulled after the first half of...
Flacco, Hillis among nominees for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Running back Steve Slaton of the Houston Texans, quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, running back Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans, running back Peyton Hillis of the Denver Broncos and quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons are the finalists for Diet Pepsi NFL...
LeBeau's defense too much for Cassel and the Patriots
Winslow Townson / Associated Press With Pittsburgh's victory at New England, Ben Roethlisberger has notched 48 wins in less than five full NFL seasons. The NFL season reached the three-quarter pole, as they say in horse racing, and I don't know if...
Portis making life hard for fantasy owners with postseason dreams
Elaine Thompson/Associated Press Redskins running back Clinton Portis is dealing with multiple injuries heading into the fantasy playoffs. Talk about a conundrum. Clinton Portis was the best running back in fantasy football in the first half of the season....
Mumme out as New Mexico State coach The Associated Press - LAS CRUCES, NM (AP) — New Mexico State fired football coach Hal Mumme on Tuesday, ending a four-year run during which the program often ended up in the news ...
National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network -... and the Houston Texans opened up the offense in their first-ever Monday Night Football appearance, leading to a 30-17 victory over Jacksonville. ...
Brian Kelly commits to staying in Cincinnati Chicago Tribune, United States - By Brian Hamilton For schools in search for a new football coach -- that's you, Washington -- or those who might be soon, you can check Cincinnati's Brian ...
SMU football team looks for bright spots after dismal season Dallas Morning News, TX - Football is one of those things that it's what you do between the last game – which was Saturday – and the first day of camp in August. ...
Monson: Andersen's the man for USU football Salt Lake Tribune, United States - ... who is completely familiar with football in Utah, its idiosyncrasies and its hidden prep talent, and also how to recruit outside the state, and, ...
Sports Briefing College Football Clemson Keeps Interim Coach New York Times, United States - By AP Clemson upgraded Dabo Swinney from interim coach, giving him a five-year contract to replace Tommy Bowden. Swinney’s salary and possible incentives in ...
All-Big 12 football awards for your perusal Dallas Morning News, TX - We're still puting our DMN team together. Do y'all agree with these picks? This team is determined by the coaches, who cannot vote for their own players. ...
Reports: Charlie Weis to return as ND head football coach WSBT-TV, IN - by Greg Carroll (carroll@wsbt.com) Various media reports state that Charlie Weis will return as ND football coach in 2009. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) By ...
Washington State Football moves forward Examiner.com - For the past few months, the Washington State football program has proved to be an unmitigated mess. All of that can now fade into the deepest reaches of ...
United Football League has eye on Mike Vick New York Daily News, NY - BY CHRISTIAN RED Is there football life for Michael Vick after his scheduled release from federal prison next summer? According to Michael Huyghue, ...
Jersey high school football fans salute Brick coach Warren Wolf The Star-Ledger - NJ.com, NJ - The news that legendary Brick High School football coach Warren Wolf is retiring is generating a lot of comments from NJ.commers in our high school football ...
Jets Open Thread: Playoff Possibilities and Desperate Football New York Times, United States - I’m sure everyone will have their take, so here is mine: 1) The Jets seemed to play desperate football — unnecessarily — early in the game in bad conditions ...
As Vols' New Football Coach Greeneville Sun, TN - By WAYNE PHILLIPS KNOXVILLE -- Lane Kiffin was introduced as Tennessee's new football coach Tuesday during a press conference, but he had little time to sit ...
AFC North: Tough Stretch-Run Awaits Ravens Sports Network - "We think we're a good football team," said Harbaugh on Monday. I'm very proud of our guys. Our guys have worked really hard, and they've earned the right ...
Football: Head Coach Bill Stewart Quotes West Virginia University Mountaineers, WV - West Virginia football Head Coach Bill Stewart's quotes from Tuesday afternoon's press conference. I want to compliment the University of Pittsburgh, ...
Teague named Mr. Football Paris Post Intelligencer, TN - Teague led the Patriots’ football team to a 13-1 season in 2008. In those 14 regular season and playoff games, Teague completed 83 of 129 passes for 1326 ...
Denison's Cody White Promoted to Athletic Director/Head Football Coach KTEN, TX - Denison High School's Head Football Coach, Cody White, will be promoted to Athletic Director/Head Football Coach effective at the close of this school year. ...
Scott leaves BHSU football program Black Hills Pioneer, SD - At the press conference, Scott said he had made up his mind Wednesday to resign as the Jackets football coach, but he waited until Monday to make it public ...
UPDATE: Marshall President Talks About Football Program WSAZ-TV, WV - WHY?? he has done nothing but destroy what was left of Marshall football. until MU does the right thing by firing Snyder and that sad excuse for an AD, ...
You decide: Best photo of Week 13?
Grand entrance Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams is introduced prior to playing against the Miami Dolphins. Nice hands Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Saints WR Devery Henderson makes a nice grab against the Tampa...
Giants debating what to do with troubled Burress
David Karp / Associated Press Plaxico Burress appeared in court on Monday and posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges. Part of the frustration for the New York Giants with this latest Plaxico Burress fiasco is the idea among them that Burress was...
Ravens' Clayton one wideout with upside on the waiver wire
Now that it's Week 14 of the NFL season, the playoffs have started in most fantasy leagues. That means it's do or die -- one loss and you're done. In that scenario, I'd avoid being "cute" when I set my starting lineup -- you're in the playoffs, play the guys...
Can enigmatic Broncos buck their own trend?
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images The Broncos are ridinig high after last Sunday's win over the Jets. Will they be able to keep it going? Go ahead. Try and make sense of the Denver Broncos. Explain how they can win at the Georgia Dome against the red-hot Falcons...
Quick Take: Rams (2-10) at Cardinals (7-5)
Elsa / Getty Images Tim Hightower posted a career-high 109 yards against the Rams in Week 9. Last meeting In Week 9, Kurt Warner threw for 343 yards and two touchdowns to lead the visting Cardinals over the Rams, 34-13. Streaks The Cardinals have...
Quick Take: Rams (2-10) at Cardinals (7-5)
Elsa / Getty Images Tim Hightower posted a career-high 109 yards against the Rams in Week 9. Last meeting In Week 9, Kurt Warner threw for 343 yards and two touchdowns to lead the visting Cardinals over the Rams, 34-13. Streaks The Cardinals have...
Gruden's leadership keeps banged-up Bucs on course
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Under the leadership of Jon Gruden, the Bucs are looking to win their third NFC South crown in the last three years. On Thanksgiving morning, three days before Tampa Bay defeated the Saints to bolster its grip on the NFC South...
Browns QB Quinn to have surgery on finger
CLEVELAND -- Brady Quinn has decided to get his fractured finger fixed. After weighing his options over the past week, Cleveland's quarterback has elected to have surgery on his right index finger, which he initially broke on Nov. 17 at Buffalo and then made worse by playing in...
If the season ended today ...
With four weeks left in the regular season, the playoff picture is starting to clear up. Here is how the postseason would look if the season ended today, with the teams within two games of either the division lead or a wild-card spot defined as "still in...
Quick Take: Bengals (1-10-1) at Colts (8-4)
Ned Dishman / Getty Images Bengals MLB Dhani Jones leads the team with 81 tackles. Last meeting In Week 15 of 2006, Peyton Manning threw four touchdowns -- three to Marvin Harrison -- as the Colts defeated the Bengals 34-16 in Indianapolis. Streaks ...
Cowboys cornerback Jones activated, expected to play
IRVING, Texas -- Adam Jones is officially back in the NFL. The Cowboys put Jones on their 53-man roster Tuesday after the NFL lifted the cornerback's suspension. Adam Jones, CB Dallas Cowboys 2008 Statistics: Games: 6 Tackles: 25 FF: 1 ...
Denver's dominant offensive line faces favorable matchup Sunday
Broncos line has its best performance of the season. Week 13 Recap: The Broncos' offensive line has quietly been one of the best in the NFL this season, and in Week 13, the line had its best performance to date. The line paved the way to 127 rushing yards on 25 carries (5.1 yards...
Quick Take: Vikings(7-5) at Lions (0-12)
Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images Vikings QB Gus Frerotte has won seven of 10 starts this season. Last meeting In Week 6, Ryan Longwell nailed a 29-yard field goal with nine seconds left to let Minnesota escape with a 12-10 victory. Streaks The Vikings...
The Great Fantasy Debate: Start or sit RBs Portis, Westbrook?
Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Broncos rookie running back Peyton Hillis has developed into a valuable option in fantasy football. I need to start three running backs from Chris Johnson, Peyton Hillis, Michael Turner and Brian Westbrook. My gut is telling me to go...
Quick Take: Patriots (7-5) at Seahawks (2-10)
Jim Rogash / Getty Images Patriots leading rusher Sammy Morris is regaining his form following a knee injury. Last meeting Running back Corey Dillon scored a touchdown on the Patriots' opening drive and added another on their final drive as New England held...
NFL suspends six players for four games each
The NFL suspended six players for four games each without pay on Tuesday for violating the league Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. The suspended players are Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints, Bryan Pittman of the...
Quick Take: Dolphins (7-5) at Bills (6-6)
Doug Benc / Getty Images Undrafted rookie Davone Bess is playing a larger role in Miami's passing game. Last meeting In week 8, Chad Pennington threw for 314 yards -- 175 of which went to WR Ted Ginn, Jr. -- as the Dolphins defeated the visiting...
Quick Take: Cowboys (8-4) at Steelers (9-3)
Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Cowboys WR Terrell Owens will be up against the league's best pass defense. Last meeting In 2004, Steelers RB Jerome Bettis scored on 2-yard TD run with 30 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory.
Schaub set to return as starting quarterback for Texans
HOUSTON -- Matt Schaub should return for Houston's Sunday game at Green Bay, barring any setbacks in the recovery of his injured left knee. Schaub has missed the last four games after he injured his medial collateral ligament early in Houston's loss to Minnesota Nov. 2....
Quick Take: Dolphins (7-5) at Bills (6-6)
Doug Benc / Getty Images Undrafted rookie Davone Bess is playing a larger role in Miami's passing game. Last meeting In week 8, Chad Pennington threw for 314 yards -- 175 of which went to WR Ted Ginn, Jr. -- as the Dolphins defeated the visiting...
Police meet with members of Giants organization, waiting on Pierce
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Plaxico Burress spent much of Tuesday at Giants Stadium facing the possibility his career with the Super Bowl champions could be over, while police were still trying to sort out the events surrounding an accidental Manhattan nightclub shooting. The...
Quick Take: Eagles (6-5-1) at Giants (11-1)
Chris McGrath / Getty Images WR Amani Toomer's role increases with Plaxico Burress out for the year. Last meeting In Week 10, the Giants got 126 rushing yards from Brandon Jacobs and outlasted the Eagles, 36-31, on the road. Fan feedback Will the...
Quick Take: Jets (8-4) at 49ers (4-8)
Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Rookie TE Dustin Keller has developed a chemistry with Brett Favre in recent weeks. Last meeting Behind Curtis Martin's 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns, The Jets overcame a 14-3 halftime deficit for a 22-14 win over the...
Quick Take: Cowboys (8-4) at Steelers (9-3)
Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press Cowboys WR Terrell Owens will be up against the league's best pass defense. Last meeting In 2004, Steelers RB Jerome Bettis scored on 2-yard TD run with 30 seconds remaining to give Pittsburgh a 24-20 victory.
Quick Take: Jaguars (4-7) at Texans (4-7)
Andy Lyons / Getty Images Texans WR Kevin Walter is averaging 14.2 yards per catch in his sixth season. Last meeting In Week 4, Josh Scobee kicked a 37-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 30-27 overtime win over the Texans in Jacksonville. Streaks ...
Tannenbaum has quickly transformed Jets into a contender
Joe Robbins / Getty Images Dealing for Brett Favre overshadowed all the other moves made by Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum in the offseason. Building an NFL contender, even one that shows dramatic improvement from one season to the next, doesn't happen in...
Can't-Miss Plays of Week 13
More where that came from From the same team that brought football fans a QB-to-QB pass comes a WR-to-WR pass on a reverse that went for a thrilling Ravens score. Watch Clip Game Highlights Game Center Photos On the Mark It was a big day...
Giants' Burress posts $100K bail; Pierce under investigation
NEW YORK -- Taken to court in handcuffs, Plaxico Burress posted $100,000 bail on weapons possession charges Monday as a frenzy grew around the case of the Giants star receiver who accidentally shot himself in a nightclub. Authorities said teammate Antonio Pierce was being...
Cutler, Broncos snap Jets' five-game winning streak
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images Brandon Stokley's 36-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter sealed Denver's win over the red-hot Jets. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The weather conditions were perfect, as far as Jay Cutler was concerned. Appearing hardly bothered...
Defending champs have ability to rise above giant distractions
Nick Wass / Associated Press Without Plaxico Burress, Eli Manning completed five passes to three different players in the Giants' win. LANDOVER, Md. -- Antwaan Randle El. Anthony Gonzalez. Ted Ginn Jr.. Matt Jones. Steve Breaston. All of them have more...
Defense makes Steelers a threat in fight for AFC supremacy
Winslow Townson / Associated Press The Steelers consistently put pressure on Matt Cassel, sacking him five times and picking him off twice. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- It was the kind of day best spent indoors, preferably in front of a fireplace: Cold, rainy,...
Bears lose DT Dvoracek for season to arm injury
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek will miss the final four games after rupturing his right biceps during a loss at Minnesota on Sunday night, his third season-ending injury in as many NFL seasons. Dusty Dvoracek, NT Chicago Bears Season Statistics ...
Buccaneers, Patriots picked by NFL to face off in London next year
The NFL?s International Series of regular-season games will return to the United Kingdom in 2009 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New England Patriots, the NFL announced Monday. The game will be played on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Wembley Stadium in London with kickoff set for 1 p.m.
Lions sign WR Colbert after Furrey lands on IR
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Keary Colbert, giving him a chance to play for his third NFL team this season. Detroit added him to the roster Monday when it put wide receiver Mike Furrey on injured reserve because of a concussion. Colbert...
Anderson out with torn knee ligament; Winslow has ankle sprain
BEREA, Ohio -- Derek Anderson's season is officially over, yet another piece of bad news for the Cleveland Browns. Anderson, who lost his starting job to Brady Quinn several weeks ago, will miss the final four games after tearing a ligament in his left knee on...
Cowboys starters Barber, Ware day to day after missed practice
IRVING, Texas -- Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber were not at practice Monday, the first time the Cowboys were back on the field since both were injured Thanksgiving Day. Coach Wade Phillips said both players were "day to day." Ware, the NFL...
Groin injury may sideline QB Edwards; Bills can't stop freefall
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- It's bad enough the Bills have no margin for error if they want to keep their slim postseason hopes alive over the next four games. Now they may have to do it without starting quarterback Trent Edwards. Edwards was pulled after the first half of...
Flacco, Hillis among nominees for Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week
Running back Steve Slaton of the Houston Texans, quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, running back Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans, running back Peyton Hillis of the Denver Broncos and quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons are the finalists for Diet Pepsi NFL...
LeBeau's defense too much for Cassel and the Patriots
Winslow Townson / Associated Press With Pittsburgh's victory at New England, Ben Roethlisberger has notched 48 wins in less than five full NFL seasons. The NFL season reached the three-quarter pole, as they say in horse racing, and I don't know if...
Portis making life hard for fantasy owners with postseason dreams
Elaine Thompson/Associated Press Redskins running back Clinton Portis is dealing with multiple injuries heading into the fantasy playoffs. Talk about a conundrum. Clinton Portis was the best running back in fantasy football in the first half of the season....
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