Football Page 1556 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Iowa State And Auburn Trade Coaches. Again.
So let me get this straight: Gene Chizik used to be the defensive coordinator at Auburn, left to become the head coach at Iowa State, then left that job to go back to Auburn to be the head coach, and is now being replaced at Iowa State by Paul Rhoads ... who was the defensive coordinator at Auburn. ...
Queer Eye For The Snow Guy
This is clearly the best snowman ever built, anywhere; it looks exactly like its subject. I just pray that the guy in the Lofa Tatupu jersey isn't preparing to affix a second carrot....
That's One Hell of a Right Jab
This picture comes from earlier today when umpire Garth DiFelice defended himself from a charging Kenneth Darby with a textbook right cross jab to the chin. Or at least that's the way it looks to me....
The Raiders Still Have Some Fight In Them
The Raiders, the Redskins, and some teams that actually still matter at this point in the season....
0-15? Yes, They Can!
• New Orleans vs Detroit: You know what was "a Brees", Detroit Free Press headline writers? The Saints' beatdown of your winless Lions. Drew has thrown for two touchdowns, and well over 300 yards....
Chad Pennington Is Handsome, Accurate
Updates on all of the early games, including a shootout between the Dolphins and Chiefs....
Freezing Rain in New England, Flu in the Lions' Den
Your NFL news & notes prior to the games ......
Ron English Takes Over At Eastern Michigan
"What would you rather be, the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan or the head coach at nearby Eastern Michigan University? Ron English had those two offers thrown into his lap and decided it is best to be the head guy at a smaller program. On Monday EMU is expected to announce Engl...
Fare Thee Well, Texas Stadium
If you're the type of individual with feelings for structures in which sporting events take place, then today has been a rather emotionally draining day....
It's Never Too Early For Bowling
Holy crap, the bowl games are starting already. In fact Wake Forest and Navy are underway at RFK Stadium in the famed EagleBank Bowl. This soon-to-be classic will be followed up by another three epic showdowns as the day goes on....
Bowl Season Starts Tomorrow? But I Didn't Get You Anything!
Here's your complete schedule for the 2008-09 Bowl Season, which begins tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Taste the excitement! [Real Clear Sports]...
Patrick Willis Lives In A Land Of Confusion
I'd like to say that 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis is the most underrated defensive player in the NFL, but the guy has been to two straight Pro Bowls, so someone's noticing....
It's So Cold In The D
Someone asked me recently what it's called when a team goes an entire season without winning a game. I liked her suggestion for the opposite of undefeated, which is simply ... defeated....
Mel Kiper Jr. Gets Tebowed
Tim Tebow puts Mel Kiper Jr. on the spot: "“What do you think I need to do to be an NFL quarterback?" Kiper fumbles response. [College Football Talk]...
Manning Heroically Leads Colts Over Sucky Team, Into Playoffs
With their big 31-24 victory over the Jaguars last night, the Colts are back in the playoffs with their sixth consecutive 11-win season, meaning that this kid can invite friends into his room again....
Former Ravens Cheerleader Is Secret Millionaire, Still Completely Awesome
Of course you know that Molly Shattuck was the oldest cheerleader in NFL history, at age 38 (what, you don't keep stats?). But did you know that she's also a Secret Millionaire? MILF Money!...
Investment Firm For Sale: Cheap.
HRJ Capital, an investment firm started by former 49ers Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott and Harris Barton (Montana left in 2006), may be taken over by Silicon Valley Bank, to which it owes $69 million. [San Francisco Chronicle]...
Joe Horn Only Pawn In Game Of Life
As reported yesterday, the Giants brought Joe Horn in for a workout, acting as if they might actually sign the 36-year-old receiver for the stretch run, but Joe Horn says ... he was used....
The NFL's Next Great Goal-Line Back Weighs His Options
"Quarterback Tim Tebow, who's already won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship during his career at Florida, will request a projection from the NFL advisory committee on where he could expect to be selected in April's draft". [ESPN]...
Braylon Edwards Has Irreconcilable Differences With Cleveland Fans
In case it wasn't clear from his comments on Tuesday, Braylon Edwards would like to make it perfectly understood that he is not feeling the love from Browns fans—and he's just about had enough....