Thursday, October 12

Bombers touch down on new $1M turf field

Bombers touch down on new $1M turf field [Old Bridge Suburban, NJ - 16 minutes ago]... players. According to information provided by FieldTurf, 21 of the NFL's 32 teams use their product in stadiums or on practice fields. ...
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Abilene Christian to honor ex-Bulldog

Abilene Christian to honor ex-Bulldog [Brazosport Facts (subscription), TX - 12 minutes ago]... 28 of Wilbert Montgomery, who went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, and the No. 25 jersey of former basketball standout Jennifer Clarkson. ...
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Simmons brothers bring tightly knit bond to Pirates

Simmons brothers bring tightly knit bond to Pirates [Greenville Daily Reflector, NC - 11 minutes ago]... Being raised by a father who loved following the NFL's Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, Simmons said he and his brother both had hopes of going to college and ...
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Winning makes Johnson's slow start palatable

Winning makes Johnson's slow start palatable [Scripps News, DC - 9 minutes ago]... at least one touchdown. A two-game NFL suspension will keep Henry out of this week's game as well as the Oct. 22 contest against ...
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Cardinals QB Warner Says He May Retire

Cardinals QB Warner Says He May Retire [Edmond Sun, OK - 6 minutes ago]... Warner, in one of the NFL's great success stories, went from the Arena Football League and NFL Europe to lead St. Louis to two Super Bowls. ...
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Wednesday, October 11

Ohio State's Smith, Michigan State's Stanton show similarities

Ohio State's Smith, Michigan State's Stanton show similarities [San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 21 minutes ago]... Stanton, listed at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, might fit the NFL prototype better than Smith, 6-1 and 215. ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. ...
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Landis takes his case to the Internet. Can you say 'PowerPoint'?

Landis takes his case to the Internet. Can you say 'PowerPoint'? [NEPA News, PA - 22 minutes ago]... In just the past few weeks, we've seen an NFL lineman stomp an opponent, an NBA player draw a gun and fire a warning shot during an altercation outside a strip ...
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McNabb's excellent start silences critics

McNabb's excellent start silences critics [NEPA News, PA - 22 minutes ago]... the Philadelphia Eagles. The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback leads the NFL in yards passing (1,602) and touchdowns (11). His rating ...
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Near-perfect Palko has Pitt on brink of winning season

Near-perfect Palko has Pitt on brink of winning season [NEPA News, PA - 22 minutes ago]... "Any NFL scout would say Tyler's playing at a high level," Wannstedt said. "He's not throwing interceptions, he's not forcing the ball. ...
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Poised rookie faces stern test vs. Bears

Poised rookie faces stern test vs. Bears [Kentucky.com, KY - 9 minutes ago]... AP. TEMPE, Ariz. - Matt Leinart was a portrait of poise in his impressive first start as an NFL quarterback. The next test will be ...
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Tuesday, October 10

For Immediate Release

For Immediate Release [15rounds.com - 14 minutes ago]... Celebrity spokespeople such as Xzibit, Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cadillac Williams and New York Jet Kevan Barlow of the NFL, boxer Vernon Forrest, NBA veteran Juwan ...
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Pa. Gov. Candidates Debate for Last Time

Pa. Gov. Candidates Debate for Last Time [Forbes, NY - 11 minutes ago]... Swann, a former star for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, renewed his charges that Rendell failed to deliver the average 30 percent property-tax reduction that ...
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Lawrence Phillips convicted of assault, faces prison

Lawrence Phillips convicted of assault, faces prison [6abc.com, PA - 21 minutes ago]... 10/10/2006 17:49 PM - Former NFL and Nebraska running back Lawrence Phillips was convicted of seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon for driving a car at ...
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Angry UNC Fans Have Company

Angry UNC Fans Have Company [WRAL.com, NC - 21 minutes ago]... Coker, elevated to head coach from offensive coordinator when Butch Davis left the Hurricanes for the NFL’s Cleveland Browns in 2001, went 35-3 from 2001-03. ...
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Clemson - Temple Game Notes

Clemson - Temple Game Notes [Clemson Tigers Insider - 18 minutes ago]... Clemson’s point prevention unit included future first-round draft choice Wayne Simmons, 12-year NFL defensive tackle Brentson Buckner, four-time Pro Bowl ...
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Browns' offense not helping matters

Browns' offense not helping matters [San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 17 minutes ago]... The Browns have the NFL's best overall special teams. ... The Browns are ranked second to last in total NFL offense, behind only the Oakland Raiders. ...
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Ex-Husker Phillips convicted of assault

Ex-Husker Phillips convicted of assault [Centre Daily Times, PA - 15 minutes ago]... LOS ANGELES - Former NFL and Nebraska running back Lawrence Phillips was convicted Tuesday of seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon for driving a car at ...
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Dean's problems continue for Clemson

Dean's problems continue for Clemson [Anderson Independent Mail (subscription), SC - 14 minutes ago]... form.". Help has come in lots of ways. Dean is seeing a psychologist, and recently received calls from several NFL kickers. New York ...
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Straight A's

Straight A's [Dawg Post - 12 minutes ago]... He was my mentor back in Oakland. He said they have a lot of young players adjusting to the NFL. I guess it like me adjusting to college. ...
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Monday, October 9

GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: McNabb is overlooked in TO hype

GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: McNabb is overlooked in TO hype [phillyBurbs.com, PA - 21 minutes ago]... and Dallas. So please, give McNabb credit for being one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, and let TO go his own me-first way. Let ...
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Jets' Mangini: Jaguars 'beat us in every phase of the game'

Jets' Mangini: Jaguars 'beat us in every phase of the game' [phillyBurbs.com, PA - 21 minutes ago]... Coles, who entered tied for the NFL lead with 30 catches, caught only three passes for 19 yards and was frustrated after the game by what he characterized as a ...
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Argos secure playoff spot while hampering Edmonton's chances

Argos secure playoff spot while hampering Edmonton's chances [Fall River Herald News, MA - 19 minutes ago]... The Argos unveiled a starting backfield consisting of former NFL first-round draft picks Ricky Williams (1999, New Orleans) and John Avery (1998, Miami) for ...
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CFL Game Summary - Edmonton at Toronto

CFL Game Summary - Edmonton at Toronto [Hillsboro Free Press, KS - 19 minutes ago]... The Argos unveiled a starting backfield consisting of former NFL first-round draft picks Ricky Williams (1999, New Orleans) and John Avery (1998, Miami) for ...
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Bulger: No interceptions in 214 passes for 4-1 Rams

Bulger: No interceptions in 214 passes for 4-1 Rams [Kansas City Star, MO - 17 minutes ago]... He's the only NFL quarterback who has started every game without an interception, although Chiefs fill-in Damon Huard also is perfect after 104 passes. ...
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Panthers, Smith Faced Banged-Up Browns

Panthers, Smith Faced Banged-Up Browns [Carlisle Sentinel, PA - 17 minutes ago]... Smith, who led the NFL with 103 catches for 1,563 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, sat out the first two games with a strained right hamstring. ...
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NFL Inactives (Monday, October 9, 2006)

NFL Inactives (Monday, October 9, 2006) [WXXA, NY - 13 minutes ago]... The following is a list of the players placed on the inactive squad for this week's NFL games. Ravens - CB David Pittman, CB Derrick ...
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Sunday, October 8

Harrison breaks Faulk's consecutive catch mark

Harrison breaks Faulk's consecutive catch mark [CBS News, New York - 20 minutes ago]... INDIANAPOLIS -- Marvin Harrison's first catch Sunday against the Tennessee Titans gave him a reception in his 159th consecutive game, an NFL record to start a ...
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Colts' Harrison sets receiving mark

Colts' Harrison sets receiving mark [NFL News - 17 minutes ago]... 8, 2006) -- Marvin Harrison 's first catch for the Colts against the Tennessee Titans gave him a reception in his 159th consecutive game, an NFL record to ...
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NFL Inactives (Sunday, October 8, 2006)

NFL Inactives (Sunday, October 8, 2006) [Fall River Herald News, MA - 16 minutes ago]... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The following is a list of the players placed on the inactive squad for this week's NFL games. ...
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BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS [Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - 16 minutes ago]... Age of Falcons kicker Morten Andersen, the oldest player ever to win any player-of-the-week award from the NFL since the league started the award in 1984. ...
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Harrison sets NFL mark with reception

Harrison sets NFL mark with reception [Pioneer Press, MN - 8 minutes ago]... INDIANAPOLIS - Marvin Harrison's first catch Sunday against the Tennessee Titans gave him a reception in his 159th consecutive game, an NFL record to start a ...
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