Football Page 1107 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Joe Flacco Is Elite (Through One Half Of Today's Game)
The Buccaneers' defense is trash right now, but Joe Flacco only needed one half to sufficiently torch them....
Who Was Responsible For The Herschel Walker Trade?
It was 25 years ago today that the Cowboys traded superstar running back Herschel Walker to the Vikings for a mess of players and picks, a number of whom would be crucial pieces in Dallas's '90s dynasty. It's gone down as one of football's shrewdest trades, and a quarter-century on, Jimmy Johnson an...
Papa John's Ready For Steelers-Browns
He's not using two guys to help him stand up this time, though....
Football Coaches' Motivational Gimmicks Have Never Not Been Lame
Spurred by new Raiders interim coach Tony Sparano burying a football (and ideally the 0-4 start), Drew recalled some of the worst and saddest motivational tactics coaches have turned to to inspire their uninspired charges. Today in the Los Angeles Times, Sam Farmer does the same thing, rounding up s...
Tom Brady Rolled His Ankle But He's Good To Go
When Tom Brady was added to the Patriots' injury report on Friday, it seemed like another serious factor to consider in this whole What's wrong with Tom Brady?/Oh nothing actually debate of the last few weeks. Or at least some patented Bill Belichick tomfoolery:...
Low Socks and Chop Blocks: Why And How To Avoid Watching The NFL Today
So, you may have heard, the NFL fined Colin Kaepernick $10,000 for wearing the wrong headphones to a post-game presser last Sunday....
UF Receiver Latroy Pittman Carted Off After Devastating Blow To Head
Florida's Latroy Pittman was taken off the Florida Field turf tonight on a cart after taking a shot to the head that is horrifying to watch....
UTEP Punter Lets Snap Go Between His Legs; Somehow, It Gets Worse
Just take the safety, man....
Baylor Beats TCU, With A Little Help From The Officials
A lengthy and mostly defense-free 61-58 battle between TCU and Baylor today ended with a Bears field goal that was set up by a pass interference call against the Horned Frogs. Was it a deserved flag? Maybe, but moments earlier TCU turned the ball over after a fourth-down play that ended in an awfu...
Mississippi State Backs It Up, May Be Your New #1 Team
The Bulldogs of Mississippi State handled Texas A&M last week, but no one seemed particularly convinced of their might — they went into today's game against Auburn as underdogs at home. ...
UNC Takes Lead On Notre Dame With Reverse Flanker Pass
North Carolina has an inexplicable lead on #6 Notre Dame thanks to this tricky reverse that ended in wide receiver Quinshad Davis finding Tar Heels quarterback Marquise Williams for a 23-yard touchdown pass. UNC would have the ball back, too, if not for them doing characteristic dumb UNC things on...
This Clemson Fan Somehow Got On The Louisville Bench
I don't know who this man is or how he found his way onto the Louisville bench, but it looked like he was reluctant to leave. Those Cool Zone fans must be pretty great....
UCLA Defensive Coordinator Gets Into Shouting Match With Jim Mora
Jeff Ulbrich is in his first season as UCLA defensive coordinator under Jim Mora, but if he has many more outbursts like this it might be his last....
Javess Blue Hauls In Circus Catch Of The Season For Kentucky
If you haven't been paying attention, Kentucky is actually pretty good this year. They're currently destroying Louisiana-Monroe, and this ridiculous touchdown catch by Javess Blue is likely the kind of highlight you've never seen before from the Wildcats. ...
<em>Times</em>: FSU And Tallahassee Police Have Protected Seminoles For Years
The Tallahassee and Florida State University police didn't obstruct only the Jameis Winston investigation, a New York Times investigation has found. In a meaty story published yesterday, the Times details a pattern of half-hearted investigations by police into incidents involving FSU football player...
Texas Clobbering Oklahoma, Trailing By 4
When you have 14 first downs to your opponent's one, and 278 total yards to your opponent's 29, you might expect to have a lead. But then again, you might not be the 2014 edition of the Texas Longhorns....
That's Good Kickoff Coverage, Texas
Oklahoma's Alex Ross leads the nation in kickoff returns, and his average will spike upward with yet another return for touchdown—thanks to some putrid coverage on behalf of the Texas Longhorns....
"Malzahn Eats Blue Waffles": Your <em>College GameDay</em> Sign Roundup
Don't Google that. (With help from SEC Nation, because Starkville was a bit disappointing.)...
Report: Jameis Winston To Face FSU Disciplinary Hearing On Rape Charge
ESPN is reporting Florida State officials have informed Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston that he is facing a disciplinary hearing in regard to charges he raped a fellow student in 2012. ...