College football notes: AP crowns Florida San Jose Mercury News, USA - Utah, the only team in major college football to go undefeated this season, got 16 first-place votes and 1519 points. "I thought we had an outside chance," ...
College football notes: Ohio State's Wells headed for NFL San Jose Mercury News, USA - Our legal people are comfortable that the BCS structure is," Swofford said during a Football Writers of American Association meeting. ...
College Football Star Sports 'John 3:16' in Championship Game Christian Post - By Kenneth Chan NCAA football star Tim Tebow helped bring the spotlight to his team and his faith Thursday night, leading No. 1 Florida to a 24-14 win over ...
Amsterdam: Cradle of quarterbacks? Los Angeles Times, CA - Warner arrived as a veteran of three Arena Football League seasons, viewing the Europe experience as a last chance to catch on with an NFL team. ...
Any football fans sick of the BCS Championship game? Examiner.com - But i'm also a pigskin fan who happens to be very interested in NCAA college football. I love drama and finality, therefore, the college football season ...
College Football Championship TV Ratings, 1991-2008 Examiner.com - The college football championship game ratings have been remarkably consistent compared to other big sports championship. Depending on when you read this, ...
Football gives Fox easy win Variety, CA - All the NBC shows were season lows with the Peacock taking a big hit from the football game. In total viewers: Fox, 24.3 million; ABC, 10 million; CBS, ...
Best, worst of college football in 2008 Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - The tears of James Davis, Oct. 13: When Clemson coach Tommy Bowden resigned suddenly at midseason, college football fans were haunted by the tear-streaked ...
• Don Brown out as UMass football coach The Republican - MassLive.com, MA -by Eli Rosenswaike, Daily Collegian Republican file photo/Christopher EvansUMass head football coach Don Brown makes a point during practice at Warren ...
Former Chief Thomas nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame for ... Kansas City Star, MO - Former Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas is a finalist for the 2009 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas has been on the list of candidates for the ...
Fla. congressman asks Pelosi for football break The Associated Press - (AP) — Thursday's championship football game between No. 2 Florida and No. 1 Oklahoma is obviously a big game, but big enough to shut down Congress? Rep. ...
Why college football playoff fundamentalists are all wet Dallas Morning News, TX - Here's my annual argument that we don't need a major college football playoff system. Which I claim is appropriate for this blog for at least two reasons: ...
Final college football pollsKansas City Star, MO - 12 hours agoAP Top 25 Others receiving votes: California 128, Pittsburgh 106, LSU 95, Nebraska 64, Tulsa 61, Northwestern 53, Ball St. 13, Boston College 11, ...
Northwestern State football hires 3 new assistants International Herald Tribune, AP NATCHITOCHES, La.: Northwestern State coach Bradley Dal Peveto has added three former colleagues at LSU to his staff. Peveto, an LSU assistant coach for ...
New football league coming to Columbus Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - This will give Columbus two football league playing at the same time of the year. The Columbus Lions, a member of the American Indoor Football Association, ...
Gridiron grandeur: SEC makes its case for No. 1 Washington Post, United States - Florida Gator fans root for their quarterback Tim Tebow during an NCAA college football game between Florida and Miami in Gainesville, ...
Reports: Three football players leave Auburn Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, GA - Slaughter withdrew from school with uncertain future plans and Blackmon is expected to sign with a Canadian Football League team, according to ...
Alleged football embezzler facing new charges Newswatch 50, NY - A Lewis County woman has been arrested in Watertown for allegedly embezzling money from the Greater Watertown Pop Warner Football League. ...
End of an era: Lewis steps down as Merced College football coach Merced Sun-Star, CA - By SEAN LYNCH After 19 seasons as head coach of the Merced College football team, Tony Lewis will be stepping down. The school sent out a press release on ...
CES 2009: Football in 3-DI GN, CA - Are you ready for some football?!? Representatives announced the company would be enabling the Fox Network's 3-D broadcast of the BCS Championship Game live ...
Ex-Ohio State Football Player Sentenced For Shooting Officers 10TV, OH -COLUMBUS, Ohio — Former Ohio State football player Derrick Foster pleaded guilty Friday to charges stemming from a shooting that left two Columbus police ...
Cal Poly introduces former Army assistant Walsh as next football coach San Luis Obispo Tribune, CA - Two weeks after losing its head coach to Army, the Cal Poly athletic department tabbed a former Army offensive coordinator as its next head coach. ...
Football recruit DeWayne Peace drops Michigan MLive.com, MI - Four days after Detroit defensive tackle William Campbell verbally committed to the University of Michigan football team, DeWayne Peace dropped his verbal ...
Don't forget the Titans: They have a great defense, too
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- We know it. The Tennessee Titans have heard it. The rants about the Baltimore Ravens' defense being a bunch of brutal bullies. That it is a collection of the game's nastiest, ball-hawking playmakers, a gang that makes offensive...
WR Smith a solid start; Defenses could rule in divisional round
Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (Sat., 4:30pm EST) Team Player Analysis Tennessee Titans Chris Johnson Fantasy points could be hard to come by in what looks like a defensive battle. Joe Flacco and Mark Clayton could struggle to produce, but Derrick Mason has been solid against...
Reed in running for GMC Sierra Defensive Player of the Year
Linebacker James Harrison of the Pittsburgh Steelers, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth of the Tennessee Titans, linebacker Joey Porter of the Miami Dolphins, safety Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys were nominated for the GMC...
All-purpose threat Maclin declares intention to enter NFL Draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Missouri All-American wide receiver Jeremy Maclin declared that he will skip his senior season with the intent to enter the NFL Draft. Top 20 senior prospects While underclassmen debate their futures, NFL Network's Mike Mayock has ranked the top 20 senior...
Former LB Romanowski wants to become next Broncos head coach
DENVER -- Bill Romanowski has the perfect coaching candidate in mind for the Denver Broncos -- a dark horse, somebody out of the blue who is on nobody's radar: himself. The former Pro Bowl linebacker, who spends his post-playing days running a nutrition company and dabbling...
Four teams have a solid chance to go into next year with a road win
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 17. The Patriots, Raiders, Lions and Dolphins all appear to be in position to claim road victories. The Patriots travel to Buffalo...
Ravens-Titans will be physical again
We're on to round two of the playoffs, and it will be nothing short of a heavyweight fight when the Baltimore Ravens show up in Tennessee to play the Titans on Saturday. These teams have faced each other 17 times since 1996 and the Titans hold a one-game...
L.T. disappoints; Turner, Williams lead all fantasy backs in 2008
Stephen Dunn / Getty Images Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson didn't live up to his draft position in fantasy leagues. A running back who records 52 receptions, 1,536 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns is enough to make most fantasy...
Clash in Carolina is ultimate game of run vs. pass
The Arizona Cardinals travel to Carolina on Saturday in a rematch from Week 8, in which the Panthers won at at home, 27-23. This time, however, there's a lot more at stake as the winner will advance to the NFC Championship Game. The Cardinals fizzled...
Titans' health concerns could open door for Ravens
Joe Flacco showed a steady, veteran-like hand in his first NFL playoff start. He's a much better quarterback than he was when he threw two interceptions in the Ravens' regular-season game against the Titans. Tennessee's secondary poses a greater challenge than...
Giants could see some of themselves in these Eagles
The New York Giants defied doubters and the odds last season, getting hot late in the year and riding that momentum to a stunning Super Bowl title despite entering the NFC playoffs as the fifth seed. The Giants should see something very familiar in this...
Once more into the breach for these familiar foes
Al Bello / Getty Images Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce will be following Brian Westbrook all over the field in their divisional playoff game. Chat with Gil NFL.com personnel guru Gil Brandt will answer your questions about key playoff matchups, and other...
Eight teams remain in the hunt for the Super Bowl
4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday (CBS) AFC Divisional Playoff: Baltimore at Tennessee Matchup Storyline Did you know? Series: Tied at 9-9, including 1-1 in the playoffs. Streaks: The Ravens have won five of the last seven games against the Titans, but Tennessee beat Baltimore 13-10 in...
Panthers making a strong run into the postseason
?? Over the years, we've heard the description of football's power style of running described as being straightforward, heading north and south and rushing downhill. Though football's thesaurus is loaded with terms meaning the same thing, the current label...
Ravens, Titans prepare for physical rematch in divisional round
The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens have had two memorable meetings in the playoffs, and as the teams with two of the NFL's top defenses prepare to meet again, there's no reason to believe this time will be any different. Tennessee begins its...
Divisional playoffs could be full of road wins this weekend
It takes a lot to win on the road in the NFL. However, all four visiting teams have a chance to be victorious in playoff games Saturday and Sunday, making this a potentially memorable divisional weekend. Game: Baltimore at Tennessee (Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET) Venue:...
Mangini introduced as Cleveland's new coach
BEREA, Ohio -- Eric Mangini is starting over where he started out. Mangini, who began his NFL career as a ballboy for the Browns, was introduced as Cleveland's 12th full-time coach on Thursday, less than two weeks after he was fired by the New...
Spotlight could find Scifres, Sproles again in Pittsburgh
Paul Spinelli / Getty Images A special teams coach called punter Mike??Scifres "absolutely the greatest defensive weapon the Chargers have." It made sense that one of the first congratulatory text messages Mike Scifres received last Saturday night came from...
Running game, defense should be difference for Steelers
The San Diego Chargers travel to Pittsburgh to bang heads with the Steelers in the final game of divisional-playoff weekend. Pittsburgh needed the bye last week to get QB Ben Roethlisberger healthy after he suffered a concussion in a meaningless...
Moss, T.O. disappoint while new faces emerge at WR position
Stephen Dunn / Getty Images Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson recorded 1,575 yards and scored eight touchdowns this season. The value of wide receivers in fantasy football increased drastically after the 2007 season. Randy Moss established the record...
Friday, January 9, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
News for the day 1/5/08
Football playoff Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By that we mean it's time for a college football playoff to crown a national champion. The Bowl Championship Series is no way to decide the title, ...
Ohio State football: Two QBs start The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - As promised, Jim Tressel used two quarterbacks, right on the first play. Todd Boeckman under center and Terrelle Pryor split wide right. ...
Wake-up Call: Matt Millen, Ed Hochuli, Mark Sanchez, Erin Andrews ... Los Angeles Times, CA - First things first: Matt Millen, the recently fired director of football operations and the architect of the history-making 0-16 Detroit Lions, ...
On football: It's time for Dungy, Colts to part ways USA Today - This has been a mission of his for years; he even spoke of doing more important work than coaching a football team early in his tenure in Indianapolis. ...
SMU sets up football series with Wash. State for '09 & '10 Dallas Morning News, TX - The SMU football team has signed a home-and-home deal with Washington State for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The Mustangs will visit the Cougars on Sept. ...
Will Boston College fire its football coach for Jets interview? USA Today - Boston College football coach Jeff Jagodzinski is scheduled to have an interview with the New York Jets today. That could end his career with the Eagles. ...
Utah football: Utes lose, gain coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska The Utes announced offensive line coach Charlie Dickey will join offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig on Kansas State's staff and announced ...
FOOTBALL NFL Ravens end Dolphins' renaissance season International Herald Tribune, France - But there was no avoiding the Ravens in the wild-card round of the American Football Conference playoffs on Sunday. With a rookie coach and quarterback, ...
Football Outsiders ESPN - The Falcons' run defense is particularly poor, which allowed the Cardinals' often nonexistent rushing attack to reappear from football purgatory. ...
Va. prep football standout fatally shot Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - By Staff Reports NORFOLK (AP) -- Norfolk police are investigating the fatal shooting of Maury High School football standout Charles Humphrey. ...
Brown's Plans Include More Than Football Hartford Courant, United States - He also provided a little more insight into the most decorated player in UConn football history, who became an All-American and remained one of the ...
2009 BCS Championship Predictions - Florida v. Oklahoma Football ... Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - Football odds makers have listed the Florida Gators as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 70. There is no question in my mind that these two sides ...
Mike Leach: The Mad Scientist Of Football CBS News, NY - Turns out it can be true even in football. Last month the nation's college football coaches elected Mike Leach as coach of the year. ...
NFL ASSISTANT TO BE NAMED FOOTBALL COACH Yale Daily News, CT - Jacksonville Jaguars defensive assistant Tom Williams has been selected as Yale’s 33rd head football coach, the News has learned. Williams, 39, will become ...
A football fan's dream come true Le Mars Daily Sentinel, IA - The past week has been a football fan's dream come true. I can't even count how many games have been played - college bowl games, the NFL playoffs - and ...
UW Football Steve Sarkisian renews his pursuit of USC's Nick Holt Seattle Times, United States - New UW coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Sunday night that he is talking with USC defensive coordinator Nick Holt about joining the Huskies. ...
Football: Bowl crowd was largest in three years Los Angeles Times, CA - The attendance at Home Depot Center on Dec. 20 for the CIF state Division III, II and open bowl games was 14122, the largest in the three years the event ...
LSU football coaching positions remain up in air The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - ... surround the matter, LSU is expected to hold a press conference or make an announcement later today about new defensive coaches for its football team. ...
2009 GMAC Bowl Predictions - Ball State v. Tulsa Football Odds & Picks Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - NCAA football odds makers have listed Tulsa as the 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 75. Ball State head coach Brady Hoke has wasted no time moving ...
San Diego's Darren Sproles turns size deficit to his advantage Los Angeles Times, CA - In a game of brutes and behemoths, the biggest story in pro football right now stands 5 feet 6, weighs 180 pounds and stutters. ...
Utah football: Dickey joining Ludwig at K-State Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has another spot on his coaching staff to fill as offensive line coach Charlie Dickey will join offensive coordinator Andy ...
How could the football Gamecocks look so pathetic in the beginning ... Anderson Independent Mail, SC - By Brad Senkiw (Contact) The 2008 South Carolina football team pulled off another impressive late-season collapse — something that became too common the ...
BCS Title Game: Tebow’s Pledge Revisted New York Times, United States - The 2008 college football season is underway and there is plenty to discuss as teams fight for position in the polls. The Quad's Connor Ennis leads a panel ...
Possible Oklahoma Crown Stirs All-Time Debate Wall Street Journal - Do the Sooners, Notre Dame or another team deserve the title of college football's best program ever? By DARREN EVERSON Suppose Oklahoma defeats Florida ...
Florida’s Rowley Finds His Niche New York Times, United States - Butch Rowley’s charmed football life began poolside in the backyard of Kroy Crofoot, his football-crazed uncle. Interviews, insight and analysis from The ...
A football fan's dream come true Le Mars Daily Sentinel, IA - The past week has been a football fan's dream come true. I can't even count how many games have been played - college bowl games, the NFL playoffs - and ...
Assistant football coach Cooper leaves USC for LSU TheDigitel, SC - With USC since Lou Holtz last graced the sidelines in 2004, Ray Cooper, the Gamecock’s assistant coach, is leaving South Carolina for Louisiana. ...
Should he stay or should he go? Offensive lineNew Era Scouting, KS - 6 hours agoWidely considered one of the most important positions in football, the blind-side protectors are always sought after when the draft rolls around. ...
OU football notebook: Ravens’ Mark Clayton stops by NewsOK.com, OK - Some of the Gators didn’t pretend to know anything about Oklahoma, outside of football. "Nothing, honestly,” linebacker Ryan Stamper said. ...
Pennington's message is more than just football Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Chad Pennington's name is familiar to just about everyone in Huntington and anyone in the nation interested in football. He was a great quarterback for ...
Syracuse football introduces defensive coordinator The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - Frank Ordonez / The Post-StandardScott Shafer was introduced today as the Syracuse University football team's defensive coordinator. ...
Talking Football With AU's Newest Coach Kentucky Sports Report - Jay Boulware says he was hoping to get a call from Gene Chizik to come on down and join the football coaching staff at Auburn. This weekend that happened ...
Despite sour ending to season, Texas Tech football made big strides Dallas Morning News, TX - By BRANDON GEORGE / The Dallas Morning News The Red Raiders' 47-34 loss to Mississippi in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic wasn't the way one of the best senior ...
Fla. man sues 2 former Tampa football players Fort Mills Times, SC - TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man is suing two former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players, saying they attacked him at an International House of Pancakes restaurant in ...
Ohio State football: Two QBs start The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - As promised, Jim Tressel used two quarterbacks, right on the first play. Todd Boeckman under center and Terrelle Pryor split wide right. ...
Wake-up Call: Matt Millen, Ed Hochuli, Mark Sanchez, Erin Andrews ... Los Angeles Times, CA - First things first: Matt Millen, the recently fired director of football operations and the architect of the history-making 0-16 Detroit Lions, ...
On football: It's time for Dungy, Colts to part ways USA Today - This has been a mission of his for years; he even spoke of doing more important work than coaching a football team early in his tenure in Indianapolis. ...
SMU sets up football series with Wash. State for '09 & '10 Dallas Morning News, TX - The SMU football team has signed a home-and-home deal with Washington State for the 2009 and 2010 seasons. The Mustangs will visit the Cougars on Sept. ...
Will Boston College fire its football coach for Jets interview? USA Today - Boston College football coach Jeff Jagodzinski is scheduled to have an interview with the New York Jets today. That could end his career with the Eagles. ...
Utah football: Utes lose, gain coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska The Utes announced offensive line coach Charlie Dickey will join offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig on Kansas State's staff and announced ...
FOOTBALL NFL Ravens end Dolphins' renaissance season International Herald Tribune, France - But there was no avoiding the Ravens in the wild-card round of the American Football Conference playoffs on Sunday. With a rookie coach and quarterback, ...
Football Outsiders ESPN - The Falcons' run defense is particularly poor, which allowed the Cardinals' often nonexistent rushing attack to reappear from football purgatory. ...
Va. prep football standout fatally shot Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - By Staff Reports NORFOLK (AP) -- Norfolk police are investigating the fatal shooting of Maury High School football standout Charles Humphrey. ...
Brown's Plans Include More Than Football Hartford Courant, United States - He also provided a little more insight into the most decorated player in UConn football history, who became an All-American and remained one of the ...
2009 BCS Championship Predictions - Florida v. Oklahoma Football ... Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - Football odds makers have listed the Florida Gators as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 70. There is no question in my mind that these two sides ...
Mike Leach: The Mad Scientist Of Football CBS News, NY - Turns out it can be true even in football. Last month the nation's college football coaches elected Mike Leach as coach of the year. ...
NFL ASSISTANT TO BE NAMED FOOTBALL COACH Yale Daily News, CT - Jacksonville Jaguars defensive assistant Tom Williams has been selected as Yale’s 33rd head football coach, the News has learned. Williams, 39, will become ...
A football fan's dream come true Le Mars Daily Sentinel, IA - The past week has been a football fan's dream come true. I can't even count how many games have been played - college bowl games, the NFL playoffs - and ...
UW Football Steve Sarkisian renews his pursuit of USC's Nick Holt Seattle Times, United States - New UW coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Sunday night that he is talking with USC defensive coordinator Nick Holt about joining the Huskies. ...
Football: Bowl crowd was largest in three years Los Angeles Times, CA - The attendance at Home Depot Center on Dec. 20 for the CIF state Division III, II and open bowl games was 14122, the largest in the three years the event ...
LSU football coaching positions remain up in air The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - ... surround the matter, LSU is expected to hold a press conference or make an announcement later today about new defensive coaches for its football team. ...
2009 GMAC Bowl Predictions - Ball State v. Tulsa Football Odds & Picks Locksmith Sports Picks, IA - NCAA football odds makers have listed Tulsa as the 2.5-point favorite with the total set at 75. Ball State head coach Brady Hoke has wasted no time moving ...
San Diego's Darren Sproles turns size deficit to his advantage Los Angeles Times, CA - In a game of brutes and behemoths, the biggest story in pro football right now stands 5 feet 6, weighs 180 pounds and stutters. ...
Utah football: Dickey joining Ludwig at K-State Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has another spot on his coaching staff to fill as offensive line coach Charlie Dickey will join offensive coordinator Andy ...
How could the football Gamecocks look so pathetic in the beginning ... Anderson Independent Mail, SC - By Brad Senkiw (Contact) The 2008 South Carolina football team pulled off another impressive late-season collapse — something that became too common the ...
BCS Title Game: Tebow’s Pledge Revisted New York Times, United States - The 2008 college football season is underway and there is plenty to discuss as teams fight for position in the polls. The Quad's Connor Ennis leads a panel ...
Possible Oklahoma Crown Stirs All-Time Debate Wall Street Journal - Do the Sooners, Notre Dame or another team deserve the title of college football's best program ever? By DARREN EVERSON Suppose Oklahoma defeats Florida ...
Florida’s Rowley Finds His Niche New York Times, United States - Butch Rowley’s charmed football life began poolside in the backyard of Kroy Crofoot, his football-crazed uncle. Interviews, insight and analysis from The ...
A football fan's dream come true Le Mars Daily Sentinel, IA - The past week has been a football fan's dream come true. I can't even count how many games have been played - college bowl games, the NFL playoffs - and ...
Assistant football coach Cooper leaves USC for LSU TheDigitel, SC - With USC since Lou Holtz last graced the sidelines in 2004, Ray Cooper, the Gamecock’s assistant coach, is leaving South Carolina for Louisiana. ...
Should he stay or should he go? Offensive lineNew Era Scouting, KS - 6 hours agoWidely considered one of the most important positions in football, the blind-side protectors are always sought after when the draft rolls around. ...
OU football notebook: Ravens’ Mark Clayton stops by NewsOK.com, OK - Some of the Gators didn’t pretend to know anything about Oklahoma, outside of football. "Nothing, honestly,” linebacker Ryan Stamper said. ...
Pennington's message is more than just football Huntington Herald Dispatch, WV - Chad Pennington's name is familiar to just about everyone in Huntington and anyone in the nation interested in football. He was a great quarterback for ...
Syracuse football introduces defensive coordinator The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - Frank Ordonez / The Post-StandardScott Shafer was introduced today as the Syracuse University football team's defensive coordinator. ...
Talking Football With AU's Newest Coach Kentucky Sports Report - Jay Boulware says he was hoping to get a call from Gene Chizik to come on down and join the football coaching staff at Auburn. This weekend that happened ...
Despite sour ending to season, Texas Tech football made big strides Dallas Morning News, TX - By BRANDON GEORGE / The Dallas Morning News The Red Raiders' 47-34 loss to Mississippi in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic wasn't the way one of the best senior ...
Fla. man sues 2 former Tampa football players Fort Mills Times, SC - TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man is suing two former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players, saying they attacked him at an International House of Pancakes restaurant in ...
Monday, December 29, 2008
News for the 12/29/08
Heros and zeros of the fantasy football season Dallas Morning News, TX - I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's over. Sure, the NFL playoffs kick off next weekend. But really, if we're being honest, the thrill is gone. ...
Utah Football: Sugar is 'Bama's Bowl Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska New Orleans » Every day they visit their football complex in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's football players pass black and white photos documenting ...
Utah football: Whittingham receives $6 million deal Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Kurt Kragthorpe New Orleans » Kyle Whittingham hardly could have imagined anything like this happening as of September 2007, when his Utah football team ...
When Football Grew Up Washington Post, United States - By William Gildea Fifty years ago today, my father took me to the National Football League's championship game at Yankee Stadium. ...
Football Wildcats on Firmer Footing UKAthletics, KY - Thanks to a change of venue, the Kentucky football team was on firmer footing during Monday’s practice as the Wildcats continue preparations for the ...
Washington State Football: Moving Forward (part three) Examiner.com - The most critical element for the Cougar football program to return to the competitive level enjoyed under the leadership of former Coach Mike Price is ...
$2000 reward in football player's death News & Observer, NC - ... for information leading to an arrest in the hit-and-run collision that killed Chapel Hill High School football player Rodney Torain, 17, last month. ...
Charlie Weis knee surgery successful Chicago Tribune, United States - Yergler, the director of sports medicine for the football team, who performed the hour-long surgery. "With the knee replacement, he'll start walking ...
San Diego State football on life support Examiner.com - by Dave Thomas, San Diego News Examiner An article Sunday in a daily San Diego newspaper speaks to what many people have known for a long time - football is ...
Favre will decide football future after MRI exam KARE, MN - EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Brett Favre will have an MRI exam today on his ailing right shoulder. The procedure will help the 39-year-old quarterback decide ...
The Bounce: Palo Verde's Hall named state's best in football Tucson Citizen, AZ - 372-125-3, is the college football leader in bowl appearances (34) and bowl wins (23). The Associated Press Weber State: same conference as ...
Texas Bowl: Rice vs. Western Michigan Football Picks BetFirms, IA - Two of college footballs smaller conferences will do battle this Tuesday when the Rice Owls take on the Western Michigan Broncos in the Texas Bowl, ...
College football: Army looks West for coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson gestures during an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in San Diego. ...
Steelers back on track for 'January' football Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - "We're definitely on the right track for January football," defensive end Brett Keisel said. There will be a home playoff game at 4:45 pm Jan. 11. ...
National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Philadelphia defense scored twice, as the Eagles ...
Football Remains Runaway Leader as Favorite Sport Gallup.com, DC - by Jeffrey M. Jones PRINCETON, NJ -- The holiday season brings a bevy of college bowl games and the final determination of the National Football League's ...
Mike Riley Agrees to Contract Extension OSU Beavers, OR - Oregon State University Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced Monday that head football coach Mike Riley has agreed in principle to a one year ...
College football playoff makes no sense Chicago Tribune, United States -McDonell mentioned the BCS' new $125 million-per-year deal with ESPN and wrote: "If it makes sense for every other division of college football to have a ...
Fifty years ago, the Colts and Giants changed pro football forever Kansas City Star, MO - Baseball was the unquestioned national pastime, horse racing attracted bigger crowds than just about any sport, and college football was far more popular ...
LSU football defensive coaches on future, Ga. Tech The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - ATLANTA - LSU's football defensive co-coordinators said Monday they are focused exclusively on Georgia Tech and devoting zero thought to their next job or ...
Patriots Finish With Pride, Not Playoffs New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. LaMont Jordan scored on a 2-yard run set up by Cassel’s 12-yard completion into ...
Gruden, Bucs searching for answers after collapse The Associated Press - "It's difficult to think about football right now, honestly. ... As much as I and everybody in that locker room wanted to prolong the season and find a way ...
Editorial: End this Cowboys era Dallas Morning News, TX - There's something endearing about a guy who pours so much of himself into what for the rest of us should be a simple diversion, the local pro football ...
OU football notebook: Stoops says players wise about NFL NewsOK.com, OK - ... their dejection in the final minutes of their 45-35 loss to University of Texas in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Dallas. ...
Roethlisberger’s Concussion Gives the Steelers a Scare New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. Roethlisberger, who had been expected to play a half to stay sharp before a ...
UFC Football Catches Acedemic Ass-Whopping TMZ.com, CA - ... you're going to have to compete for admission spots with some of the brightest people in the country -- and a bunch of dumbass football players. ...
Football / Last-second FG sends Vikings into playoffs By AP MINNEAPOLIS - Two NFC division titles were sealed yesterday with last-second field goals as the final spots of the playoffs began to be filled. ...
Winds play havoc at Ralph Wilson Stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Winds gusting up to 75 mph tore a strip off the Bills' practice fieldhouse and tilted both goal posts inside Ralph Wilson Stadium prior to Buffalo's game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Though the blustery conditions aren't...
Seymour, Bruschi out for Pats; Bills without Lynch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots starting defensive end Richard Seymour didn't play in New England's critical game Sunday against Buffalo, missing his first game of the year because of a sore back. Richard Seymour, DE New England patriots 2008 Statistics: ...
Seymour, Bruschi out for Pats; Bills without Lynch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots starting defensive end Richard Seymour didn't play in New England's critical game Sunday against Buffalo, missing his first game of the year because of a sore back. Richard Seymour, DE New England Patriots 2008 Statistics ...
Jacobs tops list of inactives for Giants against Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS -- The New York Giants gave the Minnesota Vikings a break by putting four starters on the inactive list Sunday: running back Brandon Jacobs, tight end Kevin Boss, defensive tackle Barry Cofield and cornerback Aaron Ross. All four players were on this week's...
Bengals WR Johnson ends disappointing season on sidelines
Chad Johnson, WR Cincinnati Bengals 2008 Statistics: Receptions: 53 Yards: 540 Touchdowns: 4 CINCINNATI -- Receiver Chad Johnson was inactive for the Cincinnati Bengals' final game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury.
Manning extends NFL record to nine straight 4,000-yard seasons
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning extended his own NFL record for 4,000-yard seasons to nine during Sunday's game against Tennessee. Manning needed 93 yards to achieve the mark again, and he wasted little time in hooking up with Joseph Addai on a 55-yard catch-and-run in...
Missing stars give Colts-Titans vanilla flavor
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony Dungy hears the complaints. Fans want him to treat Sunday's game against Tennessee like it's any other week. They've lobbied on radio shows for Peyton Manning and Dwight Freeney to play four full quarters, hoping a ninth straight victory would...
Wake Forest LB tops list of top 20 draft prospects
Here is a breakdown of the top 20 college football senior draft prospects to keep your eyes on as the bowl season gets under way. Rick Havner / Associated Press Wake Forest's Aaron Curry flexes his muscle atop Mike Mayock's top 20 college...
Crennel likely to learn fate in meeting with Browns' owner
CLEVELAND -- Romeo Crennel will meet with owner Randy Lerner on Monday, heightening the likelihood the Browns' embattled coach will be fired one day after Cleveland concludes its dismal season. Lerner wanted to wait until after the season out of respect for Crennel, who carried...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions will reduce prices for some season tickets
Hoping to avoid 0-16 infamy A loss would install the Lions in their very own NFL Hall of Shame as the league's first team to go 0-16 in a season. They're already the first to go 0-15. A win, of course, would be better, allowing Detroit the dubious distinction of becoming the...
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Pro Bowl LT Peters doubtful to play in Bills' finale vs. Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters is doubtful for the Buffalo Bills' season finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. Jason Peters, LT Buffallo Bills Career Statistics Seasons: 5 Games Played: 65 Games Started: 55 ...
Manning, Ward are FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New York Giants running back Derrick Ward are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Dec. 18???22, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for...
QB Rivers a solid fantasy option; RB Lynch a risk in Week 17
Jed Jacobsohn / Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for career highs in yards and touchdowns this season. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers Philip Rivers Rivers has been an underrated fantasy star all season,...
Falcons QB Ryan voted Week 16 Rookie of the Week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 18-22. Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17. Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...
Calf injury benches Bears safety Brown for remainder of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve because of a calf injury on Friday, leaving the defense without one of its emotional leaders heading into a game at Houston that could decide whether they make the playoffs. Mike Brown, FS ...
Dolphins' Crowder practices, expects to play Sunday vs. Jets
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week. Channing Crowder, LB Miami Dolphins Season Statistics Games: 14 Tackles: 104 ...
Utah Football: Sugar is 'Bama's Bowl Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska New Orleans » Every day they visit their football complex in Tuscaloosa, Alabama's football players pass black and white photos documenting ...
Utah football: Whittingham receives $6 million deal Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Kurt Kragthorpe New Orleans » Kyle Whittingham hardly could have imagined anything like this happening as of September 2007, when his Utah football team ...
When Football Grew Up Washington Post, United States - By William Gildea Fifty years ago today, my father took me to the National Football League's championship game at Yankee Stadium. ...
Football Wildcats on Firmer Footing UKAthletics, KY - Thanks to a change of venue, the Kentucky football team was on firmer footing during Monday’s practice as the Wildcats continue preparations for the ...
Washington State Football: Moving Forward (part three) Examiner.com - The most critical element for the Cougar football program to return to the competitive level enjoyed under the leadership of former Coach Mike Price is ...
$2000 reward in football player's death News & Observer, NC - ... for information leading to an arrest in the hit-and-run collision that killed Chapel Hill High School football player Rodney Torain, 17, last month. ...
Charlie Weis knee surgery successful Chicago Tribune, United States - Yergler, the director of sports medicine for the football team, who performed the hour-long surgery. "With the knee replacement, he'll start walking ...
San Diego State football on life support Examiner.com - by Dave Thomas, San Diego News Examiner An article Sunday in a daily San Diego newspaper speaks to what many people have known for a long time - football is ...
Favre will decide football future after MRI exam KARE, MN - EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ -- Brett Favre will have an MRI exam today on his ailing right shoulder. The procedure will help the 39-year-old quarterback decide ...
The Bounce: Palo Verde's Hall named state's best in football Tucson Citizen, AZ - 372-125-3, is the college football leader in bowl appearances (34) and bowl wins (23). The Associated Press Weber State: same conference as ...
Texas Bowl: Rice vs. Western Michigan Football Picks BetFirms, IA - Two of college footballs smaller conferences will do battle this Tuesday when the Rice Owls take on the Western Michigan Broncos in the Texas Bowl, ...
College football: Army looks West for coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson gestures during an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in San Diego. ...
Steelers back on track for 'January' football Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - "We're definitely on the right track for January football," defensive end Brett Keisel said. There will be a home playoff game at 4:45 pm Jan. 11. ...
National Football League Game Capsules Sports Network - Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Donovan McNabb threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and the Philadelphia defense scored twice, as the Eagles ...
Football Remains Runaway Leader as Favorite Sport Gallup.com, DC - by Jeffrey M. Jones PRINCETON, NJ -- The holiday season brings a bevy of college bowl games and the final determination of the National Football League's ...
Mike Riley Agrees to Contract Extension OSU Beavers, OR - Oregon State University Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced Monday that head football coach Mike Riley has agreed in principle to a one year ...
College football playoff makes no sense Chicago Tribune, United States -McDonell mentioned the BCS' new $125 million-per-year deal with ESPN and wrote: "If it makes sense for every other division of college football to have a ...
Fifty years ago, the Colts and Giants changed pro football forever Kansas City Star, MO - Baseball was the unquestioned national pastime, horse racing attracted bigger crowds than just about any sport, and college football was far more popular ...
LSU football defensive coaches on future, Ga. Tech The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA - ATLANTA - LSU's football defensive co-coordinators said Monday they are focused exclusively on Georgia Tech and devoting zero thought to their next job or ...
Patriots Finish With Pride, Not Playoffs New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. LaMont Jordan scored on a 2-yard run set up by Cassel’s 12-yard completion into ...
Gruden, Bucs searching for answers after collapse The Associated Press - "It's difficult to think about football right now, honestly. ... As much as I and everybody in that locker room wanted to prolong the season and find a way ...
Editorial: End this Cowboys era Dallas Morning News, TX - There's something endearing about a guy who pours so much of himself into what for the rest of us should be a simple diversion, the local pro football ...
OU football notebook: Stoops says players wise about NFL NewsOK.com, OK - ... their dejection in the final minutes of their 45-35 loss to University of Texas in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Dallas. ...
Roethlisberger’s Concussion Gives the Steelers a Scare New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. Roethlisberger, who had been expected to play a half to stay sharp before a ...
UFC Football Catches Acedemic Ass-Whopping TMZ.com, CA - ... you're going to have to compete for admission spots with some of the brightest people in the country -- and a bunch of dumbass football players. ...
Football / Last-second FG sends Vikings into playoffs By AP MINNEAPOLIS - Two NFC division titles were sealed yesterday with last-second field goals as the final spots of the playoffs began to be filled. ...
Winds play havoc at Ralph Wilson Stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Winds gusting up to 75 mph tore a strip off the Bills' practice fieldhouse and tilted both goal posts inside Ralph Wilson Stadium prior to Buffalo's game against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Though the blustery conditions aren't...
Seymour, Bruschi out for Pats; Bills without Lynch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots starting defensive end Richard Seymour didn't play in New England's critical game Sunday against Buffalo, missing his first game of the year because of a sore back. Richard Seymour, DE New England patriots 2008 Statistics: ...
Seymour, Bruschi out for Pats; Bills without Lynch
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Patriots starting defensive end Richard Seymour didn't play in New England's critical game Sunday against Buffalo, missing his first game of the year because of a sore back. Richard Seymour, DE New England Patriots 2008 Statistics ...
Jacobs tops list of inactives for Giants against Vikes
MINNEAPOLIS -- The New York Giants gave the Minnesota Vikings a break by putting four starters on the inactive list Sunday: running back Brandon Jacobs, tight end Kevin Boss, defensive tackle Barry Cofield and cornerback Aaron Ross. All four players were on this week's...
Bengals WR Johnson ends disappointing season on sidelines
Chad Johnson, WR Cincinnati Bengals 2008 Statistics: Receptions: 53 Yards: 540 Touchdowns: 4 CINCINNATI -- Receiver Chad Johnson was inactive for the Cincinnati Bengals' final game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury.
Manning extends NFL record to nine straight 4,000-yard seasons
INDIANAPOLIS -- Peyton Manning extended his own NFL record for 4,000-yard seasons to nine during Sunday's game against Tennessee. Manning needed 93 yards to achieve the mark again, and he wasted little time in hooking up with Joseph Addai on a 55-yard catch-and-run in...
Missing stars give Colts-Titans vanilla flavor
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tony Dungy hears the complaints. Fans want him to treat Sunday's game against Tennessee like it's any other week. They've lobbied on radio shows for Peyton Manning and Dwight Freeney to play four full quarters, hoping a ninth straight victory would...
Wake Forest LB tops list of top 20 draft prospects
Here is a breakdown of the top 20 college football senior draft prospects to keep your eyes on as the bowl season gets under way. Rick Havner / Associated Press Wake Forest's Aaron Curry flexes his muscle atop Mike Mayock's top 20 college...
Crennel likely to learn fate in meeting with Browns' owner
CLEVELAND -- Romeo Crennel will meet with owner Randy Lerner on Monday, heightening the likelihood the Browns' embattled coach will be fired one day after Cleveland concludes its dismal season. Lerner wanted to wait until after the season out of respect for Crennel, who carried...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions will reduce prices for some season tickets
Hoping to avoid 0-16 infamy A loss would install the Lions in their very own NFL Hall of Shame as the league's first team to go 0-16 in a season. They're already the first to go 0-15. A win, of course, would be better, allowing Detroit the dubious distinction of becoming the...
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Pro Bowl LT Peters doubtful to play in Bills' finale vs. Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters is doubtful for the Buffalo Bills' season finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. Jason Peters, LT Buffallo Bills Career Statistics Seasons: 5 Games Played: 65 Games Started: 55 ...
Manning, Ward are FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New York Giants running back Derrick Ward are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Dec. 18???22, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for...
QB Rivers a solid fantasy option; RB Lynch a risk in Week 17
Jed Jacobsohn / Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for career highs in yards and touchdowns this season. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers Philip Rivers Rivers has been an underrated fantasy star all season,...
Falcons QB Ryan voted Week 16 Rookie of the Week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 18-22. Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17. Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...
Calf injury benches Bears safety Brown for remainder of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve because of a calf injury on Friday, leaving the defense without one of its emotional leaders heading into a game at Houston that could decide whether they make the playoffs. Mike Brown, FS ...
Dolphins' Crowder practices, expects to play Sunday vs. Jets
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week. Channing Crowder, LB Miami Dolphins Season Statistics Games: 14 Tackles: 104 ...
Sunday, December 28, 2008
News for the Day 12/27/08
Fifty years ago, the Colts and Giants changed pro football forever Kansas City Star, MO - Baseball was the unquestioned national pastime, horse racing attracted bigger crowds than just about any sport, and college football was far more popular ...
Towson hires UConn's Ambrose as football coach The Associated Press - TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Rob Ambrose was hired as the football coach at Towson on Saturday, signing a five-year contract with his alma mater after serving for ...
Utah football: BCS run is Johnson's reward for missing season Salt Lake Tribune, United States - "He just handles everything with poise," said Stacey Johnson, whose admiration of his son goes beyond football. He's proud of the way Brian has matured as a ...
WVU Football: West Virginia ends season on a high note Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - He passed for a career-high 332 yards, beating his previous best by more than the length of a football field and 26 completions. ...
Utah football: Utes in the Big Easy Salt Lake Tribune, United States - It's a great place to be for a football game too, the Utah Utes say. After a break for the Christmas holidays the Utes, ranked No. 7 by the Associated Press ...
Army looks West for coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson gestures during an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in San Diego. ...
College Football Cal gets its look at Miami mystique in Emerald Bowl Seattle Times, United States - "I watch football late at night, and I see a lot of Pac-10 games," Shannon said. "We know about Cal. They're a very run-oriented team, but they can take ...
The Faith of a High School Football Coach ABC News - They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas. It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and ...
Buckeyes hit the books: 16 football players already have degrees The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Several players said that a lighter academic load allows them to play better football by focusing even more on their sport. "You figure you get out of ...
Northwestern's Kevin Mims ready for life after football Chicago Tribune, United States - "My football family is going to Chicago and my wife's family is going back to Wisconsin," Mims said on Friday. "I'm really happy to be here with these guys ...
Sports Briefing College Football Losing Streak Ends for Notre Dame New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Notre Dame (7-6) ended its .
On the Jets, Tight Lips About Sore Hamstrings New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. Coach Eric Mangini is reluctant to talk about injuries to players, ...
Rose Bowl-bound Penn State football trivia quiz Los Angeles Times, CA - Nittany Lines, a blog written by Morning Call sports editor (and Penn State alumnus) Bill Kline, today showcases "The Ultimate Penn State Football Trivia ...
BCS Architect Defends His CreationNew York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today But intertwined with any college ...
Alamo Bowl teams balance fun and football Columbia Missourian, MO - BY Brittany Darwell SAN ANTONIO — College football coaches and players say they try to approach every game with the same winning mentality. ...
A Year Without Arena Football? ArenaFan Online, IL - After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Arena Football League officially cancelled the 2009 season on December 15. It was a sad day for me personally. ...
Detroit winces as Lions approach football infamy Chicago Tribune, United States - "It's a 12-step program for football," added Brian Schefke of Seattle, sharing french fries with Oliverio Friday at Mr. B's Pub in Royal Oak, just north of ...
Rams’ President Resigns, and New GM Is Named New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. The two moves followed the resignation Monday of Jay Zygmunt, who was president ...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions will reduce prices for some season tickets
Hoping to avoid 0-16 infamy A loss would install the Lions in their very own NFL Hall of Shame as the league's first team to go 0-16 in a season. They're already the first to go 0-15. A win, of course, would be better, allowing Detroit the dubious distinction of becoming the...
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Pro Bowl LT Peters doubtful to play in Bills' finale vs. Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters is doubtful for the Buffalo Bills' season finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. Jason Peters, LT Buffallo Bills Career Statistics Seasons: 5 Games Played: 65 Games Started: 55 ...
Manning, Ward are FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New York Giants running back Derrick Ward are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Dec. 18???22, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for...
QB Rivers a solid fantasy option; RB Lynch a risk in Week 17
Jed Jacobsohn / Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for career highs in yards and touchdowns this season. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers Philip Rivers Rivers has been an underrated fantasy star all season,...
Falcons QB Ryan voted Week 16 Rookie of the Week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 18-22. Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17. Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...
Calf injury benches Bears safety Brown for remainder of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve because of a calf injury on Friday, leaving the defense without one of its emotional leaders heading into a game at Houston that could decide whether they make the playoffs. Mike Brown, FS ...
Dolphins' Crowder practices, expects to play Sunday vs. Jets
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week. Channing Crowder, LB Miami Dolphins Season Statistics Games: 14 Tackles: 104 ...
Cowboys owner Jones unwavering in support of Phillips, Garrett
IRVING, Texas -- Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, team owner Jerry Jones said Friday. And he said it vehemently. ...
Vikings CB Griffin misses practice with flulike symptoms
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin missed practice Friday because of flulike symptoms. Cedric Griffin, CB Minnesota Vikings Season Statistics Tackles: 86 Interceptions: 1 Forced Fumbles: 4 Vikings coach Brad Childress...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Where's Roy? Cowboys need more from WR Williams
IRVING, Texas -- In his nine games with the Dallas Cowboys, Roy Williams has 194 yards receiving. The last time he played in Philadelphia, he had 204 yards receiving. So maybe a return to Philadelphia is just what Williams needs to finally become a vital part of the...
Rodgers upbeat at the end of first season as Packers' starter
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- As the Green Bay Packers' season skids to a disappointing end, Aaron Rodgers still doesn't have a signature come-from-behind victory. But that hardly makes his first season as a starting quarterback a failure. The Packers have plenty of problems that...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Panthers' defensive line might be thin with both tackles still hurting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers could be without both of their starting defensive tackles for Sunday's game at New Orleans, perhaps enticing the pass-happy Saints to run the ball. Damione Lewis missed practice for a third straight day Friday with a shoulder injury and...
Giants CB Ross out, four other starters 50-50 for game vs. Vikings
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cornerback Aaron Ross will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a concussion, and the New York Giants have listed at least four other starters as 50-50 at best for what is a meaningless regular-season finale for the Super Bowl champions.
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Towson hires UConn's Ambrose as football coach The Associated Press - TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Rob Ambrose was hired as the football coach at Towson on Saturday, signing a five-year contract with his alma mater after serving for ...
Utah football: BCS run is Johnson's reward for missing season Salt Lake Tribune, United States - "He just handles everything with poise," said Stacey Johnson, whose admiration of his son goes beyond football. He's proud of the way Brian has matured as a ...
WVU Football: West Virginia ends season on a high note Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - He passed for a career-high 332 yards, beating his previous best by more than the length of a football field and 26 completions. ...
Utah football: Utes in the Big Easy Salt Lake Tribune, United States - It's a great place to be for a football game too, the Utah Utes say. After a break for the Christmas holidays the Utes, ranked No. 7 by the Associated Press ...
Army looks West for coach Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson gestures during an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in San Diego. ...
College Football Cal gets its look at Miami mystique in Emerald Bowl Seattle Times, United States - "I watch football late at night, and I see a lot of Pac-10 games," Shannon said. "We know about Cal. They're a very run-oriented team, but they can take ...
The Faith of a High School Football Coach ABC News - They played the oddest game in high school football history last month down in Grapevine, Texas. It was Grapevine Faith vs. Gainesville State School and ...
Buckeyes hit the books: 16 football players already have degrees The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - Several players said that a lighter academic load allows them to play better football by focusing even more on their sport. "You figure you get out of ...
Northwestern's Kevin Mims ready for life after football Chicago Tribune, United States - "My football family is going to Chicago and my wife's family is going back to Wisconsin," Mims said on Friday. "I'm really happy to be here with these guys ...
Sports Briefing College Football Losing Streak Ends for Notre Dame New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Notre Dame (7-6) ended its .
On the Jets, Tight Lips About Sore Hamstrings New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. Coach Eric Mangini is reluctant to talk about injuries to players, ...
Rose Bowl-bound Penn State football trivia quiz Los Angeles Times, CA - Nittany Lines, a blog written by Morning Call sports editor (and Penn State alumnus) Bill Kline, today showcases "The Ultimate Penn State Football Trivia ...
BCS Architect Defends His CreationNew York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today But intertwined with any college ...
Alamo Bowl teams balance fun and football Columbia Missourian, MO - BY Brittany Darwell SAN ANTONIO — College football coaches and players say they try to approach every game with the same winning mentality. ...
A Year Without Arena Football? ArenaFan Online, IL - After weeks of speculation and rumors, the Arena Football League officially cancelled the 2009 season on December 15. It was a sad day for me personally. ...
Detroit winces as Lions approach football infamy Chicago Tribune, United States - "It's a 12-step program for football," added Brian Schefke of Seattle, sharing french fries with Oliverio Friday at Mr. B's Pub in Royal Oak, just north of ...
Rams’ President Resigns, and New GM Is Named New York Times, United States - Analysis and discussion of the NFL on the New York Times pro football blog. The two moves followed the resignation Monday of Jay Zygmunt, who was president ...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk back...
Lions will reduce prices for some season tickets
Hoping to avoid 0-16 infamy A loss would install the Lions in their very own NFL Hall of Shame as the league's first team to go 0-16 in a season. They're already the first to go 0-15. A win, of course, would be better, allowing Detroit the dubious distinction of becoming the...
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Bills place rookie Hardy on injured reserve
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Bills put rookie receiver James Hardy on injured reserve Saturday, a day before closing their season hosting New England. Hardy tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Buffalo's 31-27 loss to the New York Jets two weeks ago....
Pro Bowl LT Peters doubtful to play in Bills' finale vs. Patriots
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters is doubtful for the Buffalo Bills' season finale Sunday against the New England Patriots. Jason Peters, LT Buffallo Bills Career Statistics Seasons: 5 Games Played: 65 Games Started: 55 ...
Manning, Ward are FedEx Air & Ground Players of the Week
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and New York Giants running back Derrick Ward are the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week for games played on Dec. 18???22, the NFL announced Friday. Manning completed 29 of 34 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for...
QB Rivers a solid fantasy option; RB Lynch a risk in Week 17
Jed Jacobsohn / Getty Images Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for career highs in yards and touchdowns this season. Start of the Week Team Player Analysis San Diego Chargers Philip Rivers Rivers has been an underrated fantasy star all season,...
Falcons QB Ryan voted Week 16 Rookie of the Week
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on Dec. 18-22. Ryan completed 13 of 24 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown as the Falcons defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-17. Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears,...
Calf injury benches Bears safety Brown for remainder of season
LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- The Chicago Bears placed safety Mike Brown on injured reserve because of a calf injury on Friday, leaving the defense without one of its emotional leaders heading into a game at Houston that could decide whether they make the playoffs. Mike Brown, FS ...
Dolphins' Crowder practices, expects to play Sunday vs. Jets
DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder expects to play against the New York Jets on Sunday, despite a knee injury that limited his practice time this week. Channing Crowder, LB Miami Dolphins Season Statistics Games: 14 Tackles: 104 ...
Cowboys owner Jones unwavering in support of Phillips, Garrett
IRVING, Texas -- Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, team owner Jerry Jones said Friday. And he said it vehemently. ...
Vikings CB Griffin misses practice with flulike symptoms
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin missed practice Friday because of flulike symptoms. Cedric Griffin, CB Minnesota Vikings Season Statistics Tackles: 86 Interceptions: 1 Forced Fumbles: 4 Vikings coach Brad Childress...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Where's Roy? Cowboys need more from WR Williams
IRVING, Texas -- In his nine games with the Dallas Cowboys, Roy Williams has 194 yards receiving. The last time he played in Philadelphia, he had 204 yards receiving. So maybe a return to Philadelphia is just what Williams needs to finally become a vital part of the...
Rodgers upbeat at the end of first season as Packers' starter
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- As the Green Bay Packers' season skids to a disappointing end, Aaron Rodgers still doesn't have a signature come-from-behind victory. But that hardly makes his first season as a starting quarterback a failure. The Packers have plenty of problems that...
Pats' Bruschi to miss third game in a row; Seymour questionable
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi is expected to sit out again Sunday against the Buffalo Bills because of a knee injury, and defensive end Richard Seymour is questionable with a sore back. Week 17 injuries Linebacker Tedy Bruschi will miss...
Panthers' defensive line might be thin with both tackles still hurting
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers could be without both of their starting defensive tackles for Sunday's game at New Orleans, perhaps enticing the pass-happy Saints to run the ball. Damione Lewis missed practice for a third straight day Friday with a shoulder injury and...
Giants CB Ross out, four other starters 50-50 for game vs. Vikings
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cornerback Aaron Ross will miss Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings because of a concussion, and the New York Giants have listed at least four other starters as 50-50 at best for what is a meaningless regular-season finale for the Super Bowl champions.
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
News for the day 12/20/08
Sports Briefing College Football Hawaii And June Jones Settle New York Times, United States - By AP Hawaii has resolved its dispute with the former coach June Jones over the early termination of his contract. Under the agreement, the June Jones ...
College Football Richmond defeats Montana to win FCS title Seattle Times, United States -... and a touchdown and the Spiders dominated Montana 24-7 Friday night for the school's first Football Championship Subdivision national championship. ...
Getting In a Word For Slingin' SammyWashington Post, United States - Dec 18, 2008He was the last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other ...
Elway remains optimistic Arena Football League can return in 2010 USA Today - DENVER (AP) — John Elway is confident the Arena Football League made the right move canceling the upcoming season. The co-owner of the Colorado Crush only ...
Prep Football Skyline's Jake Heaps named AP State Player of Year Seattle Times, United States -Jake Heaps has yet to lose a high-school football game, and his award cabinet continues to grow. Heaps, the highly regarded junior quarterback. ...
Sports New Rochelle End of Iona Football Program Leaves Players ... New York Times, United States - By DAVE CALDWELL FRED MARIANI, the head football coach at Iona College for the last 11 years, arranged an open house on campus this month that was ...
Familiar foes meet for Division III football title International Herald Tribune, France - They are fast becoming rivals as the powerhouse teams in small college football, the last two teams standing for the fourth straight season. ...
Disneyland Welcomes Rose Bowl-Bound Penn State and USC Football ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that Penn State and USC have won berths in the 2009 Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi in Pasadena, what are they ...
Euless Trinity football player disciplined for hit on official Dallas Morning News, TX - By KEITH WHITMIRE / The Dallas Morning News A Euless Trinity football player has been disciplined for intentionally running over a game official during a ...
ISU hires Paul Rhoads as football coach The Associated Press - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State hired Paul Rhoads as its football coach on Saturday, giving the Auburn defensive coordinator and former Cyclones ...
BCA may take its fight for black coaches to court The Associated Press -INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Floyd Keith is tired of waiting for more black coaches to be hired to lead major college football programs and is hoping to make a ...
UTSA gets the green light to play football Bizjournals.com, NC - In doing so, the board has granted UTSA permission to add a football program. That business plan calls for UTSA to develop an $84 million competitive ...
Clarenceville player commits to MSU football team DetNews.com, MI - Jeremy Gainer, a 6-2, 207-pound linebacker/running back from Livonia Clarenceville, committed to Michigan State. Gainer originally committed to Indiana. ...
Guaranteed College Football Bowl Predictions OnlineSportsHandicapping.com, NY -Guaranteed College Football Bowl Predictions: Today is the big day for College Football Bowl Predictions as the Bowl season gets underway with four ...
Football Records That Will Never Be Broken Bucsblitz.com - The game of football also has records and feats, some dubious, that I truly believe will stand the test of time. Steve O’Neal was a combination punter, ...
Football: Martinez puts Centennial on top Los Angeles Times, CA - Centennial quarterback Taylor Martinez ran for a four-yard touchdown to give the Huskies a 14-7 lead over De La Salle with eight seconds left in the first ...
Jerry Long dies; former UCLA, Oregon State football assistant SportingNews.com - LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jerry Long, who was an assistant on two of UCLA's Rose Bowl-winning football teams and later worked in athletic administration for the ...
College football Miami loses QB for bowl Seattle Times, United States - After a 4-3 start, Richmond (12-3) hasn't lost a game and will face Montana tonight in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the Spiders' first Football Championship ...
College Football Bowl Predictions Point-Spreads.com, FL - Sportsbook.com has college football bowl predictions on all 34 FBS bowl games, including the FedEX Orange Bowl and the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl. ...
College Football Richmond defeats Montana to win FCS title Seattle Times, United States -... and a touchdown and the Spiders dominated Montana 24-7 Friday night for the school's first Football Championship Subdivision national championship. ...
Getting In a Word For Slingin' SammyWashington Post, United States - Dec 18, 2008He was the last surviving member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's inaugural class. Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other ...
Elway remains optimistic Arena Football League can return in 2010 USA Today - DENVER (AP) — John Elway is confident the Arena Football League made the right move canceling the upcoming season. The co-owner of the Colorado Crush only ...
Prep Football Skyline's Jake Heaps named AP State Player of Year Seattle Times, United States -Jake Heaps has yet to lose a high-school football game, and his award cabinet continues to grow. Heaps, the highly regarded junior quarterback. ...
Sports New Rochelle End of Iona Football Program Leaves Players ... New York Times, United States - By DAVE CALDWELL FRED MARIANI, the head football coach at Iona College for the last 11 years, arranged an open house on campus this month that was ...
Familiar foes meet for Division III football title International Herald Tribune, France - They are fast becoming rivals as the powerhouse teams in small college football, the last two teams standing for the fourth straight season. ...
Disneyland Welcomes Rose Bowl-Bound Penn State and USC Football ... PR Newswire (press release), NY - ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that Penn State and USC have won berths in the 2009 Rose Bowl Game presented by Citi in Pasadena, what are they ...
Euless Trinity football player disciplined for hit on official Dallas Morning News, TX - By KEITH WHITMIRE / The Dallas Morning News A Euless Trinity football player has been disciplined for intentionally running over a game official during a ...
ISU hires Paul Rhoads as football coach The Associated Press - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State hired Paul Rhoads as its football coach on Saturday, giving the Auburn defensive coordinator and former Cyclones ...
BCA may take its fight for black coaches to court The Associated Press -INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Floyd Keith is tired of waiting for more black coaches to be hired to lead major college football programs and is hoping to make a ...
UTSA gets the green light to play football Bizjournals.com, NC - In doing so, the board has granted UTSA permission to add a football program. That business plan calls for UTSA to develop an $84 million competitive ...
Clarenceville player commits to MSU football team DetNews.com, MI - Jeremy Gainer, a 6-2, 207-pound linebacker/running back from Livonia Clarenceville, committed to Michigan State. Gainer originally committed to Indiana. ...
Guaranteed College Football Bowl Predictions OnlineSportsHandicapping.com, NY -Guaranteed College Football Bowl Predictions: Today is the big day for College Football Bowl Predictions as the Bowl season gets underway with four ...
Football Records That Will Never Be Broken Bucsblitz.com - The game of football also has records and feats, some dubious, that I truly believe will stand the test of time. Steve O’Neal was a combination punter, ...
Football: Martinez puts Centennial on top Los Angeles Times, CA - Centennial quarterback Taylor Martinez ran for a four-yard touchdown to give the Huskies a 14-7 lead over De La Salle with eight seconds left in the first ...
Jerry Long dies; former UCLA, Oregon State football assistant SportingNews.com - LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jerry Long, who was an assistant on two of UCLA's Rose Bowl-winning football teams and later worked in athletic administration for the ...
College football Miami loses QB for bowl Seattle Times, United States - After a 4-3 start, Richmond (12-3) hasn't lost a game and will face Montana tonight in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the Spiders' first Football Championship ...
College Football Bowl Predictions Point-Spreads.com, FL - Sportsbook.com has college football bowl predictions on all 34 FBS bowl games, including the FedEX Orange Bowl and the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl. ...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
News for the 12/17/08
BYU football: Cougs practice in chilly Las Vegas as the snow flies Salt Lake Tribune, United States - It is still football. I have said it a couple times, I am just glad I am playing football [in mid-December]. That part of it is awesome. ...
Feds: Football star's nephew ran Pa. cocaine ring The Associated Press - ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say they have broken up a cocaine ring headed by the nephew of Hall of Fame running back Tony ...
Paterno's run at Penn State is one long journey USA Today - And the coaching changes in major college football reached 20 out of 119. Guys in his profession are as disposable as razor blades. ...
UB extends football coach Gill Bizjournals.com, NC - University at Buffalo head football coach Turner Gill has been given a contract extension and a salary increase that ties him to the Bulls program through ...
Race and Football Debated After Auburn Picks a Coach New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Behind him, stacked in the middle of ...
College Football Bowl Predictions 2009 Point-Spreads.com, FL - The college football bowl season kicks off this Saturday, December 20th with four games and concludes on January 8th with the BCS National Championship Game ...
Breaking the Huddle: New HBO documentary on race and football is ... Los Angeles Times, CA - Seeing him today on ESPN's Game Day, you would never suspect that he was one of the many foot soldiers who helped to racially integrate the sport. ...
Purdue football gets oral commitment from Florida standout Indianapolis Star, United States - The Purdue football team received a verbal commitment today from Florida high school standout running back Al-Terek McBurse. The highly regarded McBurse, ...
Football: Former Spartans nominated for Rudy Awards Houston Chronicle, United States - By ADAM KING CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT Former Stratford football players Drew Combs, a senior kicker at Texas Christian, and Ryan Craig, a redshirt junior ...
Utah football: Ludwig leaving to be OC at Kansas State Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Utah's football team will have a new coach calling the offensive plays next year, but don't expect much change in Utah's overall offensive ...
2008 Indianapolis Star Indiana Mr. Football Indianapolis Star, United States - By Curt Cavin Morgan Newton's athletic resume includes three consecutive Class 5A state title game appearances with the Carmel High School football team. ...
South Christan football coach Blacquiere steps down MLive.com, MI - GRAND RAPIDS -- Bob Blacquiere knows he will not pace the sidelines as football coach at South Christian for his 28th season next fall. ...
Hoke is introduced as SDSU football coach San Diego Union Tribune, CA - “This program is going to be based on a we, us and ours philosophy, because it's going to take all of us to reap the expectations we have as a football ...
College football: Urban Meyer tries to calm Florida fans after ... Chicago Tribune, United States - Coach Urban Meyer tried to reassure Florida fans of his commitment to the Gators on Tuesday, but reiterated that Notre Dame might always be his "dream job. ...
Oklahoma State football signs four JUCO standouts Dallas Morning News, TX - STILLWATER - Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy has announced the signing of four junior-college players to national letters of intent. ...
Belhaven Head Football Coach Leaving WJTV, MS - Belhaven head football coach Don Lee is returning to his alma mater after accepting the head coaching position at Olivet Nazarene University . ...
Barkley speaks the ugly truth about college football San Jose Mercury News, USA - By John Ryan The Charles Barkley character assassination should commence any moment now, because in big-time college football, it's either go that route or ...
FVSU picks Pittman as new football coach Macon Telegraph, GA - Fort Valley State hopes the next time its new head football coach is on the same site, he is under sunny skies and next to a new multi-million dollar ...
• Syracuse football coach Doug Marrone names Anselmo as secondary ... The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - By Donnie Webb Within minutes of being named the new head football coach at Syracuse University on Friday morning, Doug Marrone was on the phone trying to ...
Ohio State football: Wells appears ready to move on Columbus Dispatch, OH - By Ken Gordon The Ohio State football team got some practice yesterday for what it likely will have to do in 2009: go on without Chris "Beanie" Wells. ...
Ohio State football: Laurinaitis is happy about his Lott in life Columbus Dispatch, OH - "James is humble, he's not worried about what people say about him," teammate Malcolm Jenkins said last week at the College Football Awards Show on ESPN. ...
With defensive coordinator Scott Shafer gone, will Wolverines ... MLive.com, MI - by David Mayo The Grand Rapids Press Scott Shafer officially became the scapegoat of the University of Michigan football collapse Wednesday, ...
Sooners' Wilson claims Broyles Award Norman Transcript, OK - The Rotary Club of Little Rock, Ark., agreed Tuesday, naming Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson the 2008 recipient of the Frank Broyles Award. ...
Weekly rankings: Steelers take over top spot with hot play
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 15. Pittsburgh Steelers 11-3 (Previous: 2) A lights-out defense, an offense that makes plays when it needs to, and strong coaching are the ingredients of a team deserving of the top spot. New York Giants ...
NFL owners to vote on restructuring of Steelers' ownership
PITTSBURGH -- NFL owners may vote on Wednesday whether to accept the restructured ownership plan in which Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his son will buy most of the shares owned by other family members. The NFL finance committee "thoroughly reviewed the...
Pressure-packed: Contenders increasingly becoming sack-religious
Associated Press LB DeMarcus Ware leads the league with 19 sacks and anchors the Cowboys' impressive defense. IRVING, Texas -- An NFL cycle often unfolds this way: Defenses start the season ahead of offenses. Then offenses gradually build and click. Not...
RBs Benson, Morris will be hot names on fantasy waiver wire
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch has recorded 164 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. Here's a quick look at 10 players to target off the waiver wire as we head into fantasy football's championship...
NFL.com writers cast their 2009 Pro Bowl ballots
Official ballots are in, and the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl rosters will be announced Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET on a special NFL Total Access 2009 NFL Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network. In the meantime, though, here is how NFL.com's writers and analysts would have voted, had they...
Sunday night game attracts record 23.1 million viewers
Carucci on Cowboys Vic Carucci says Wade Phillips found out the hard way that NFL coaches can never forget what they do best, and it might have come too late for the Cowboys. More ... NEW YORK -- The Dallas Cowboys' victory over the New York Giants drew the most viewers ever for...
Quick Take: Cardinals (8-6) at Patriots (9-5)
Jeff Gross / Getty Images Kurt Warner will look to bounce back against New England's 15th-ranked secondary. Last meeting In Week 2 of 2004, Corey Dillons ran for 158 yards on 32 carries, pacing New England to a 23-12 road win over Arizona. ...
Still some enticing 'hit-or-miss' options on the waiver wire
All season, we've had two strategies for making waiver claims: (1) getting guys with upside who might pan out later in the year; and (2) claiming mediocre players who have a good matchup that week. This week, you can throw the first strategy out the window. We're...
Jaguars place receiver Porter, linebacker Smith on injured reserve
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter made nearly $1 million per catch this season before going on injured reserve Tuesday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Season statistics Catches: 11 Yards: 181 Touchdowns: 1 ...
Quick Take: Jets keep pace in AFC East race
Al Bello / Getty Images Leon Washington finished with 186 total yards and a touchdown. It was over when ... Jets safety Abram Elam sacked J.P. Losman, forcing a fumble at the Bills' 16. DE Shaun Ellis recovered the ball and rumbled into the end zone, giving...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Weekly rankings: Giants maintain top spot despite loss
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after 14 weeks. New York Giants 11-2 (Previous: 1) Maybe the Plaxico Burress distraction was larger than some of us thought it would be. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (2)It's defensive history in the making, although...
Fan voting for Pro Bowl ends up having a distinct Redskins slant
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins won the fan Pro Bowl voting in nine of 19 positions for the NFC, the result of an aggressive marketing campaign that paid dividends even for the lowest rated kicker in the league. Tallies released by the league Thursday show the Redskins on...
Can't-Miss Plays of Week 15
After further review ... It was a game-winning touchdown for the Steelers, as Santonio Holmes just gets into the end zone on this pass from Ben Roethlisberger. Watch Clip Game Highlights Game Center Photos Talk about a defensive...
Awaiting heart transplant, Richardson attends Panthers' win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina owner Jerry Richardson, who is awaiting a heart transplant, attended Sunday's game and watched the Panthers (11-3) clinch at least a tie for the NFC South title, improve to 8-0 at home and prevent the Broncos (8-6) from clinching the AFC West with a...
Giants sign Webster to five-year extension worth $43.5 million
IRVING, Texas -- The New York Giants announced before Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys that they have signed cornerback Corey Webster to a contract extension through the 2013 season. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported that the five-year deal is worth...
Jackson relishes second chance, throws four TDs to lead Vikings
Jeff Gross/Getty Images QB Tarvaris Jackson was 11-of-17 passing in his return to the Vikings' starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Watching from the sidelines all those weeks turned out to be just what Tarvaris Jackson needed. ...
Quick Take: Steelers lock up AFC North
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images The Steelers have outscored their last three opponents 37-0 in the fourth. It was over when ... Ben Roethlisberger scrambled on third-and-goal and found Santonio Holmes in the end zone, barely, to put the Steelers up 13-9 with less than...
Falcons' unexpected success has playoff desire burning in Atlanta
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Falcons RB Michael Turner is one of the few players on the roster who knows the road to the playoffs. ATLANTA -- With the intention of sending a message to his young, playoff-inexperienced Falcons, coach Mike Smith called a team...
Feds: Football star's nephew ran Pa. cocaine ring The Associated Press - ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say they have broken up a cocaine ring headed by the nephew of Hall of Fame running back Tony ...
Paterno's run at Penn State is one long journey USA Today - And the coaching changes in major college football reached 20 out of 119. Guys in his profession are as disposable as razor blades. ...
UB extends football coach Gill Bizjournals.com, NC - University at Buffalo head football coach Turner Gill has been given a contract extension and a salary increase that ties him to the Bulls program through ...
Race and Football Debated After Auburn Picks a Coach New York Times, United States - Interviews, insight and analysis from The Times on the competition and culture of college football. AP Poll USA Today Behind him, stacked in the middle of ...
College Football Bowl Predictions 2009 Point-Spreads.com, FL - The college football bowl season kicks off this Saturday, December 20th with four games and concludes on January 8th with the BCS National Championship Game ...
Breaking the Huddle: New HBO documentary on race and football is ... Los Angeles Times, CA - Seeing him today on ESPN's Game Day, you would never suspect that he was one of the many foot soldiers who helped to racially integrate the sport. ...
Purdue football gets oral commitment from Florida standout Indianapolis Star, United States - The Purdue football team received a verbal commitment today from Florida high school standout running back Al-Terek McBurse. The highly regarded McBurse, ...
Football: Former Spartans nominated for Rudy Awards Houston Chronicle, United States - By ADAM KING CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT Former Stratford football players Drew Combs, a senior kicker at Texas Christian, and Ryan Craig, a redshirt junior ...
Utah football: Ludwig leaving to be OC at Kansas State Salt Lake Tribune, United States - By Lya Wodraska Utah's football team will have a new coach calling the offensive plays next year, but don't expect much change in Utah's overall offensive ...
2008 Indianapolis Star Indiana Mr. Football Indianapolis Star, United States - By Curt Cavin Morgan Newton's athletic resume includes three consecutive Class 5A state title game appearances with the Carmel High School football team. ...
South Christan football coach Blacquiere steps down MLive.com, MI - GRAND RAPIDS -- Bob Blacquiere knows he will not pace the sidelines as football coach at South Christian for his 28th season next fall. ...
Hoke is introduced as SDSU football coach San Diego Union Tribune, CA - “This program is going to be based on a we, us and ours philosophy, because it's going to take all of us to reap the expectations we have as a football ...
College football: Urban Meyer tries to calm Florida fans after ... Chicago Tribune, United States - Coach Urban Meyer tried to reassure Florida fans of his commitment to the Gators on Tuesday, but reiterated that Notre Dame might always be his "dream job. ...
Oklahoma State football signs four JUCO standouts Dallas Morning News, TX - STILLWATER - Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy has announced the signing of four junior-college players to national letters of intent. ...
Belhaven Head Football Coach Leaving WJTV, MS - Belhaven head football coach Don Lee is returning to his alma mater after accepting the head coaching position at Olivet Nazarene University . ...
Barkley speaks the ugly truth about college football San Jose Mercury News, USA - By John Ryan The Charles Barkley character assassination should commence any moment now, because in big-time college football, it's either go that route or ...
FVSU picks Pittman as new football coach Macon Telegraph, GA - Fort Valley State hopes the next time its new head football coach is on the same site, he is under sunny skies and next to a new multi-million dollar ...
• Syracuse football coach Doug Marrone names Anselmo as secondary ... The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY - By Donnie Webb Within minutes of being named the new head football coach at Syracuse University on Friday morning, Doug Marrone was on the phone trying to ...
Ohio State football: Wells appears ready to move on Columbus Dispatch, OH - By Ken Gordon The Ohio State football team got some practice yesterday for what it likely will have to do in 2009: go on without Chris "Beanie" Wells. ...
Ohio State football: Laurinaitis is happy about his Lott in life Columbus Dispatch, OH - "James is humble, he's not worried about what people say about him," teammate Malcolm Jenkins said last week at the College Football Awards Show on ESPN. ...
With defensive coordinator Scott Shafer gone, will Wolverines ... MLive.com, MI - by David Mayo The Grand Rapids Press Scott Shafer officially became the scapegoat of the University of Michigan football collapse Wednesday, ...
Sooners' Wilson claims Broyles Award Norman Transcript, OK - The Rotary Club of Little Rock, Ark., agreed Tuesday, naming Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson the 2008 recipient of the Frank Broyles Award. ...
Weekly rankings: Steelers take over top spot with hot play
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 15. Pittsburgh Steelers 11-3 (Previous: 2) A lights-out defense, an offense that makes plays when it needs to, and strong coaching are the ingredients of a team deserving of the top spot. New York Giants ...
NFL owners to vote on restructuring of Steelers' ownership
PITTSBURGH -- NFL owners may vote on Wednesday whether to accept the restructured ownership plan in which Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney and his son will buy most of the shares owned by other family members. The NFL finance committee "thoroughly reviewed the...
Pressure-packed: Contenders increasingly becoming sack-religious
Associated Press LB DeMarcus Ware leads the league with 19 sacks and anchors the Cowboys' impressive defense. IRVING, Texas -- An NFL cycle often unfolds this way: Defenses start the season ahead of offenses. Then offenses gradually build and click. Not...
RBs Benson, Morris will be hot names on fantasy waiver wire
Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch has recorded 164 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. Here's a quick look at 10 players to target off the waiver wire as we head into fantasy football's championship...
NFL.com writers cast their 2009 Pro Bowl ballots
Official ballots are in, and the 2009 NFL Pro Bowl rosters will be announced Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET on a special NFL Total Access 2009 NFL Pro Bowl Selection Show on NFL Network. In the meantime, though, here is how NFL.com's writers and analysts would have voted, had they...
Sunday night game attracts record 23.1 million viewers
Carucci on Cowboys Vic Carucci says Wade Phillips found out the hard way that NFL coaches can never forget what they do best, and it might have come too late for the Cowboys. More ... NEW YORK -- The Dallas Cowboys' victory over the New York Giants drew the most viewers ever for...
Quick Take: Cardinals (8-6) at Patriots (9-5)
Jeff Gross / Getty Images Kurt Warner will look to bounce back against New England's 15th-ranked secondary. Last meeting In Week 2 of 2004, Corey Dillons ran for 158 yards on 32 carries, pacing New England to a 23-12 road win over Arizona. ...
Still some enticing 'hit-or-miss' options on the waiver wire
All season, we've had two strategies for making waiver claims: (1) getting guys with upside who might pan out later in the year; and (2) claiming mediocre players who have a good matchup that week. This week, you can throw the first strategy out the window. We're...
Jaguars place receiver Porter, linebacker Smith on injured reserve
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter made nearly $1 million per catch this season before going on injured reserve Tuesday. Jerry Porter, WR Jacksonville Jaguars Season statistics Catches: 11 Yards: 181 Touchdowns: 1 ...
Quick Take: Jets keep pace in AFC East race
Al Bello / Getty Images Leon Washington finished with 186 total yards and a touchdown. It was over when ... Jets safety Abram Elam sacked J.P. Losman, forcing a fumble at the Bills' 16. DE Shaun Ellis recovered the ball and rumbled into the end zone, giving...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Quick Take: Bills (6-8) at Broncos (8-6)
Rick Stewart / Getty Images Bills RB Marshawn Lynch averaged 5.2 yards per carry in his last four games. Last meeting Without any timeouts, Jay Cutler completed an 11-yard pass to Javon Walker with 18 seconds remaining, allowing just enough time for Jason Elam...
Weekly rankings: Giants maintain top spot despite loss
This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after 14 weeks. New York Giants 11-2 (Previous: 1) Maybe the Plaxico Burress distraction was larger than some of us thought it would be. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (2)It's defensive history in the making, although...
Fan voting for Pro Bowl ends up having a distinct Redskins slant
ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins won the fan Pro Bowl voting in nine of 19 positions for the NFC, the result of an aggressive marketing campaign that paid dividends even for the lowest rated kicker in the league. Tallies released by the league Thursday show the Redskins on...
Can't-Miss Plays of Week 15
After further review ... It was a game-winning touchdown for the Steelers, as Santonio Holmes just gets into the end zone on this pass from Ben Roethlisberger. Watch Clip Game Highlights Game Center Photos Talk about a defensive...
Awaiting heart transplant, Richardson attends Panthers' win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina owner Jerry Richardson, who is awaiting a heart transplant, attended Sunday's game and watched the Panthers (11-3) clinch at least a tie for the NFC South title, improve to 8-0 at home and prevent the Broncos (8-6) from clinching the AFC West with a...
Giants sign Webster to five-year extension worth $43.5 million
IRVING, Texas -- The New York Giants announced before Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys that they have signed cornerback Corey Webster to a contract extension through the 2013 season. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported that the five-year deal is worth...
Jackson relishes second chance, throws four TDs to lead Vikings
Jeff Gross/Getty Images QB Tarvaris Jackson was 11-of-17 passing in his return to the Vikings' starting lineup Sunday against the Cardinals. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Watching from the sidelines all those weeks turned out to be just what Tarvaris Jackson needed. ...
Quick Take: Steelers lock up AFC North
Jim McIsaac / Getty Images The Steelers have outscored their last three opponents 37-0 in the fourth. It was over when ... Ben Roethlisberger scrambled on third-and-goal and found Santonio Holmes in the end zone, barely, to put the Steelers up 13-9 with less than...
Falcons' unexpected success has playoff desire burning in Atlanta
Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images Falcons RB Michael Turner is one of the few players on the roster who knows the road to the playoffs. ATLANTA -- With the intention of sending a message to his young, playoff-inexperienced Falcons, coach Mike Smith called a team...
Sunday, December 14, 2008
News for the Day 12/14/08
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...
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...
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