Football Page 1489 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Hunter Smith Oddly Serene About Being Fall Guy For Bumbling Redskins Organization
Remember, Smith was The Botcher. "Rebuilding a culture, rebuilding personnel, and I would have loved to have been a part of that moving forward. But I am at peace with where things are going." Actually, he sounds downright ecstatic. [WaPo]...
Yes, Cam Newton Wrote His Name On His Stolen Computer
In a way, Newton's Dell laptop, stolen from a fellow UF student — then tossed out a window as police arrived — led directly to MSU, pay-for-play, Auburn, and the Heisman Trophy. Thankfully, he labeled it for posterity....
Last Night's Winner: The Indefensible Albert Haynesworth
That headline passes no moral judgment on Haynesworth. It just points out that the players' union, tasked with appealing any suspension, hasn't done so for him. It's clear: the NFLPA has no urge to defend Albert Haynesworth....
Matt Schaub And The Texans Poop The Bed Once Again
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Schaub's second half doesn't absolve an OT pick-six....
Even Papa John's Has Given Up On The Redskins
The chain used to offer a free topping for each touchdown, and double that if the Redskins won. Fans must've gotten tired of plain cheese pizza, because they pulled a random Ryan Torain tie-in out of their ass instead. [DCSportsBog, TV3]...
Brett Favre's Streak Is Impressive, For A Coddled Nancy-Boy Quarterback
So the streak ends at 297, huh? Big number, but the most amazing streak in NFL history indisputably still belongs to another man. Another Minnesota Viking, in fact....
Here's Your "Let's Consider Every Pick Tonight To Be A Favre Tribute" MNF Open Thread
A deserving young man named Tarvaris Jackson is finally getting a start for Minnesota, and Eli Manning has already tossed two commemorative interceptions to the Vikings. In Detroit this evening, the giving Christmas spirit is alive and well....
Something Officially Went Down At Iowa
ESPN reports that two of Iowa's running backs will not play in the Insight Bowl. The Hawkeyes suspended sophomore Adam Robinson for "failing to comply with team expectations and policies," and sophomore Jewel Hampton left the team on his own volition....
Brett Favre Immediately Starts Hawking Streak-Related Collectible Crap
Not minutes after being listed as inactive, Favre's official website started offering a $500 signed football inscribed "297 starts 1992-2010." DIE YOU HORRIBLE MAN. [BrettFavre.com, h/t Andrew]...
Brett Favre Has His Hands Full With The Inactive List
He's sitting tonight. The streak ends at 297. How do you like your blue-eyed boy, Mister Death? [@AdamSchefter]...
Something's Going Down At Iowa
Like rats leaving a sinking ship, sports books have taken the Insight Bowl off the board. It's the surest sign that the forthcoming Iowa press release could be something significant....
It's Just A Matter Of Time Before John Elway's Back With The Broncos
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Elway puts his name out there....
Anyone Want To Apply For Texas's Defensive Coordinator Job?
The school's job posting is up, and from this we can learn all sorts of fascinating stuff about the position. It entails "direct customer contact," "exposure to large crowds," and "climbing of ladders," for instance. Also: "Hours per week: 40.00 Variable."...
Joe Paterno Wants You To Speak Up, Sonny
Paterno called into a Tampa radio station from his Jitterbug. It did not go well....
The Big Ten Makes Some Changes. Stupid, Stupid Changes.
Here's the new Big Ten logo. And the division will now be called "Leaders" and "Legends." And they have about 20 trophies, each with 6 names. We joke, and criticize, and they continue to print their own money. [via Midwest Sports Fans]...
Luther Campbell Is As Newsy As He Wants To Be
We can't be sure yet, but it does appear that Uncle Luke himself has scooped everyone on Randy Shannon's hiring at Texas. This is like the time Special Ed broke the Iran-Contra affair....
Michael Vick Does Dallas
Eagles vs. Cowboys. From the Philadelphia Daily News......
Your NFL Late Games Open Thread
Patriots at Chicago. Chiefs at Chargers. Other stuff, like Woody Paige whining about Tebow not getting a start today. Enjoy....
Your NFL Early Games Open Thread
The Giants heading to Minnesota was probably the most interesting game of this batch. But then, it snowed. Thank Jebus the fantasy playoffs start this week....
Metrodome Roof Collapsed, Just Like The Dreams Of The Vikings Fans It Shelters (Updated With New Picture And Interior Video)
A 20-inch snowstorm damaged a pair of panels on the roof of the Metrodome overnight, so the dome was intentionally deflated this morning....