Archive for August, 2006

Latest Football News… - Dolphins sign DT Wilkinson (SportsTicker)

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006


DAVIE, Florida (Ticker) - Veteran defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson will clog the middle for coach Nick Saban after being jilted by Rod Marinelli.
Source: sports.yahoo.com

Most memorable moments (Yahoo! Sports)
Randy Moss went out of his way to respect his elders, while Ben Roethlisberger reached out to his adoring public.
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Leinart signs with Cardinals (AP)
Matt Leinart ended his two-week holdout and signed with the Arizona Cardinals. The team announced the signing late Monday night and Leinart was expected to begin training camp Tuesday. The six-year deal can bring the rookie up to $51 million, agent Tom Condon said. Leinart will be guaranteed $14 million, according to Condon.
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Bengals 19, Redskins 3 (AP)
Clinton Portis didn’t even want to be on the field for the first preseason game. Now, the dependable running back isn’t sure if he can be on the field when it counts. The Washington Redskins’ revamped offense took a significant jolt Sunday night when Portis partially dislocated his left shoulder during a 19-3 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving him sidelined indefinitely.
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Sweet 16 (SI.com)
GREEN BAY, Wis. — I came here last week still not knowing, deep down, why Brett Favre came back, at 36, for a…
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Report: Leinart agrees with Cardinals on six-year deal (SportsTicker)
BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green’s strong words for Matt Leinart apparently worked.
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Football News… - Casserly joins CBS (AP)

Monday, August 14th, 2006


Former Houston Texans general manager Charley Casserly joined CBS Sports as an “insider” on the network’s pregame NFL show. Casserly resigned as general manager in the spring after the draft. He was the team’s GM for its first four years and also spent 12 years as GM of the Redskins. He has 24 years of NFL experience, most with Washington.
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Camp tour: Green Rivers holds team’s, coach’s future in hands
The Chargers are putting a lot on Philip Rivers’ young shoulders — replacing Drew Brees, keeping up the franchise’s run of winning seasons and securing coach Marty Schottenheimer’s job. Clark Judge says the team around Rivers should make success easier.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Most memorable moments (Yahoo! Sports)
Randy Moss went out of his way to respect his elders, while Ben Roethlisberger reached out to his adoring public.
Source: sports.yahoo.com

Chargers: Five things to know
Clark Judge tells you five things you should know about the San Diego Chargers heading into the 2006 season.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Moss to make return to Metrodome (AP)
Football season at the Metrodome seemed to be missing something last year. For the first time in eight years, Randy Moss wasn’t there hauling in long touchdown passes. That could change Monday night when Moss returns to the place where he became a star, this time for a preseason game against his former team.
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Football News… - Camp tour: Green Rivers holds team’s, coach’s future in hands

Monday, August 14th, 2006


The Chargers are putting a lot on Philip Rivers’ young shoulders — replacing Drew Brees, keeping up the franchise’s run of winning seasons and securing coach Marty Schottenheimer’s job. Clark Judge says the team around Rivers should make success easier.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Kansas tries to prevent NCAA penalties
Kansas officials met with the NCAA for about seven hours Sunday in an effort to head off any harsher penalties than those the Jayhawks have already imposed on themselves for rules infractions.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Chargers: Five things to know
Clark Judge tells you five things you should know about the San Diego Chargers heading into the 2006 season.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Browns expect injured Baxter to play in season opener (AP)
Cornerback Gary Baxter is the latest Cleveland Browns starter to be sidelined by injury, but the team is optimistic he’ll be back for the regular-season opener Sept. 10 vs. New Orleans. Baxter strained his left pectoral muscle on the first play from scrimmage Thursday in Cleveland’s preseason opener in Philadelphia.
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Most memorable moments (Yahoo! Sports)
Randy Moss went out of his way to respect his elders, while Ben Roethlisberger reached out to his adoring public.
Source: sports.yahoo.com

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Football News… - You spit, you sit: White benched for Titans opener

Sunday, August 13th, 2006


LenDale White did not dress for the Titans’ preseason opener on Saturday night, and admitted afterward that his absence was a disciplinary move by coach Jeff Fisher.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Comeback derailed: 49ers center Newberry out for year
Jeremy Newberry’s comeback from chronic knee problems took a major setback Saturday when it was determined the San Francisco 49ers center will be lost for the season because he needs surgery.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Drew who? QB Rivers impresses in Chargers debut
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Michael Vick: A runner masquerading as a QB? The debate rages (AP)
Every now and then, the criticism gets to Michael Vick. Last year, after resembling a traditional quarterback in a win at Miami, Vick told all the cynics to quit harping on his unique style and acknowledge that he could be effective as a dropback passer when he really put his mind to it. But, as the Atlanta Falcons fell apart down the stretch, the Vick-isn’t-a-real-quarterback lobby got louder.
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Moss brings act back to Minnesota to mixed reviews
Randy Moss returns to the place where he became a star for a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Wright to start Bengals opener for injured Palmer
By halftime of the first preseason game, Cincinnati Bengals fans can start drawing an important conclusion about the offense.
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Big Ben plays a series, but Cards’ Warner steals show
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Football News… - Daunte gets six plays in debut

Sunday, August 13th, 2006


Daunte Culpepper (knee) was able to start Saturday’s preseason game against the Jaguars. He tallied six plays in one series before handing it off to reserve quarterback Joey Harrington.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Berrian plays in Friday’s game
Bernard Berrian (groin) was able to play in Friday’s preseason game at San Francisco despite a minor injury. He had one reception for nine yards in the game.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Gramatica posts seven points
Martin Gramatica was 2-for-2 on field goals (26, 30) and he tacked on an extra point in Friday’s preseason game against the Falcons in Atlanta.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Brett Favre posts 66 yards
After months of speculation whether he would retire or not, Favre returned to the field for Saturday’s preseason game at San Diego. He was treated rudely by the defense of the Chargers, but he still managed to do some good things. He finished 5-of-10 for 66 yards and he was sacked twice in about a quarter of action.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Barlow, 49ers run game gets blow
Kevan Barlow (thigh), making a bid for the starting tailback job in San Francisco, will have a little more difficulty finding running room whether he wins the job over Frank Gore or not. Center Jeremy Newberry (knee) will be placed on injured reserve and is expected to have microfracture surgery, ending his 2006 season before it started.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Vince Young sprains his ankle
Young left Saturday’s preseason game against the Saints midway through the fourth quarter due to a sprained left ankle. He was sprinting out to the left for a throw into the end zone. The pass was incomplete and he held onto the ball too long and was clocked in the flat.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Josh McCown now the No. 3 QB?
Dan Orlovsky helped lead the Lions to a touchdown on the team’s second possession in Friday’s preseason game against the Broncos. He finished 6-for-8 for 54 yards, a touchdown and an interception. McCown was 4-for-7 for 54 yards and no scores.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

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Latest Football News… - Not-so Mr. Irrelevant (Yahoo! Sports)

Saturday, August 12th, 2006


He could be the last man to make his 53-man roster. But to NFL coaches, he’s just as valuable as the franchise quarterback.
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Wisconsin QB Stocco has knee operation
Wisconsin senior quarterback John Stocco could miss time this season following surgery Friday on his right knee.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Roethlisberger, Culpepper will play in exhibition openers (AP)
Daunte Culpepper and Ben Roethlisberger each entered training camp as question marks because of injuries. Both will get the chance to show they’re back — and ready to play. Roethlisberger will start for Pittsburgh at Arizona on Saturday, two months to the day after the motorcycle accident that left him with a broken jaw, nose and other facial injuries.
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Tulane part of New Orleans revival
Tulane’s weight room is filled with gleaming, state-of-the-art equipment, and athletes come and go throughout the day. The equipment room has shelves upon shelves of pads, uniforms, shoes and helmets, some still in plastic bags. The practice fields are covered in turf.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Reminiscent Rice leads Hall of Fame class
College seems like a blur to Jerry Rice. That was a common feeling among the 20 men being enshrined Saturday into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Vick tries to make most of fresh start (AP)
Daunte Culpepper and the rest of the Miami Dolphins’ starters may be long gone from Saturday’s exhibition opener against Jacksonville before Marcus Vick even takes the field. A fourth-string punt returner, fifth-string receiver and fifth-string quarterback, Vick is the ultimate utilityman. If asked, he would likely retrieve the tee following kickoffs.
Source: sports.yahoo.com

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NFL Picks for Saturday, August 12, 2006

Saturday, August 12th, 2006

It’s the Saints vs. Titans that we’re looking at tonight. No need to get into many details here. The Saints, as usual, are going to look to establish a “winnimg tradition” in August. They’ll still be 5-11 in January, but at least they might win a game before September. Plus, the Saints are getting 3.5 tonight. Take the Saints and the points.

Buffalo and Carolina might not score more than 2 TD’s tonight. That’s 14 points. They’ll need 7 field goals to get close to the over/under line. Yeah, right. These teams are more likely to wear fancy hats and go to a tea party tomorrow than they are to score 36 points tonight. Take the under. (Hey… I heard tea partys are all that bad!)

Football News… - Judge orders mental health evaluation for Clarett

Saturday, August 12th, 2006


A judge ordered a mental health evaluation for former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett on Friday, delaying his trail on robbery charges.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Chargers looking shipshape: Practice on carrier
The Chargers practiced Friday on the landing deck of the USS Ronald Reagan.
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Niners give up on high draft pick, waive Hamilton
he San Francisco 49ers waived receiver Derrick Hamilton on Friday night, giving up on another high draft choice who never contributed to the club.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Hamilton sentenced to probation for beating his son
Retired New York Giants defensive tackle Keith Hamilton was sentenced Friday to three years probation for beating his son.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

House of Cards: New $465M stadium opens in Arizona
Cardinals Stadium, already voted one of the top 10 sports facilities in the world by Business Week magazine, makes its debut on Saturday when the Arizona Cardinals host the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Vikes coach bans hazing of rookies
New Vikings coach Brad Childress has banned hazing at camp.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Pasquarelli: No honeymoon period for new NFL commish
In replacing Paul Tagliabue as the new NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell has some pretty big shoes to fill, and the league’s perceived prosperity aside, not a lot of time to grow into them, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Redskins’ Lefotu out of hospital after possible seizure
Washington Redskins rookie Kili Lefotu was released from the hospital Friday, two days after becoming ill and losing consciousness in his room.
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Betting on the NFL and college football is a national pastime. Every week millions of dollars are bet on the home town favorites with local bookies. People bet even more money with online sports book agencies. Even the major news services publish all the betting stats. If you’re going to bet money on games, you might as well be as informed as possible! Check out this site to get up-to-the-minute information on your favorite teams and this weeks games.

NFL and NCAA Football Update… - Lefotu leaves hospital, visits Redskins camp

Saturday, August 12th, 2006


Washington Redskins rookie Kili Lefotu was released from the hospital Friday, two days after becoming ill and losing consciousness in his room.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Chargers hit the deck for walk-through
Capt. Terry Kraft was part of a midday NFL practice that can only be described as unique Friday, with the San Diego Chargers conducting their walk-through on his ship, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan … with sailors watching … and Kraft quarterbacking the offense’s last play of the afternoon.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

S. Smith (hammy) to miss preseason game
Wide receiver Steve Smith and safety Mike Minter will miss the Carolina Panthers’ exhibition opener against Buffalo on Saturday.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Former Giants DT Hamilton gets probation
Retired New York Giants defensive tackle Keith Hamilton was sentenced Friday to three years’ probation for beating his son.
Source: cbs.sportsline.com

Betting on the NFL and college football is a national pastime. Every week millions of dollars are bet on the home town favorites with local bookies. People bet even more money with online sports book agencies. Even the major news services publish all the betting stats. If you’re going to bet money on games, you might as well be as informed as possible! Check out this site to get up-to-the-minute information on your favorite teams and this weeks games.

NFL and NCAA Football Update… - Saints’ McAllister to miss first preseason game

Friday, August 11th, 2006


Deuce McAllister was on the field Thursday for the Saints final practice before traveling to Nashville to face the Titans on Saturday night, but Payton said the veteran running back will not play.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Dolphins won’t release Wright just because he asks
Second-year defensive tackle Manny Wright has asked to be released by the Dolphins, citing an ongoing bout with depression.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Knee surgery: Broncos’ Brown
The Broncos will be without Courtney Brown for the entire exhibition season after the defensive end underwent arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome left knee.
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Betting on the NFL and college football is a national pastime. Every week millions of dollars are bet on the home town favorites with local bookies. People bet even more money with online sports book agencies. Even the major news services publish all the betting stats. If you’re going to bet money on games, you might as well be as informed as possible! Check out this site to get up-to-the-minute information on your favorite teams and this weeks games.