Football News… - Packers release punter Sander (AP)
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006
The Green Bay Packers released punter B.J. Sander on Monday, bringing to an end a career that came to symbolize the disappointment associated with former coach Mike Sherman’s brief stint as the team’s general manager. Sander won the Ray Guy award as the nation’s top collegiate punter at Ohio State, but has failed to live up to high expectations since Sherman and the Packers traded up to take him in…
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Marshall’s Rodamer arrested off-campus
Marshall safety Geremy Rodamer and two former Herd players face misdemeanor charges following their weekend arrests, police said Monday.
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UT assistant under suspicion for donation
A University of Tennessee trustee collected cash from fans and some former athletes gathered at his house to give to assistant coach Trooper Taylor for speaking at their barbecue dinner, according to documents released Monday.
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Former C. Michigan pair receive sentences
Two former Central Michigan football players who pleaded no contest to attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in the beating death of a man outside a bar were sentenced to jail Monday.
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Big 12 preview: OU debacle opens door for loaded ‘Horns
Losing quarterback Rhett Bomar leaves a gaping wound in the Sooners and makes Texas look like a lock in the powerhouse Big 12 South. Dennis Dodd says even freshman quarterbacks won’t slow the loaded ‘Horns in our conference preview.
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McFadden still doubtful for season opener
Arkansas running back Darren McFadden, who had the pin removed from his left big toe Monday, remains doubtful for the Sept. 2 season opener against No. 6 Southern California.
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Eagles may bring in Davis to bolster running game (AP)
Stephen Davis might not be unemployed much longer. The Philadelphia Eagles brought the four-time 1,000-yard rusher in for a physical and interview Monday to see if the 32-year-old Davis and his creaky knees can bolster an undersized running game hit with injury and inconsistency. “He’s been very productive in this league,” coach Andy Reid said.
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Henderson out 2-3 weeks after knee scope (AP)
Veteran fullback William Henderson had arthroscopic knee surgery Monday and will be out two to three weeks, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. Henderson injured his knee during Saturday’s preseason game against Atlanta. McCarthy said he hoped Henderson, who has missed only two games in his Packers career, will be back in time for the Sept.
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