• Checkdowns: The Most Exciting 10 Seconds in Football

    Updated: 2009-08-21 16:00:56
    This isn’t an analytic article, but still an interesting read if you’re a football fan. From ESPN the Magazine, Ryan McGee and Luke Cyphers look at the kickoff – seemingly routine, but actually pure controlled chaos — from the perspective of one of the nation’s best kickers and one of its best return men.

  • Big Ben injurs right foot in practice

    Updated: 2009-08-21 11:23:18

  • Eagles looking at TE Curtis for depth

    Updated: 2009-08-21 04:40:47
    The Eagles evaluated TE Tony Curtis today, according to a team source, and could sign him, pending a physical Friday.

  • Behind the eight ball

    Updated: 2009-08-21 03:46:21
    The ABC's South Asia reporter Michael Edwards says India is well behind in preparations for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

  • Cardinals’ Wells, Breaston nursing injuries

    Updated: 2009-08-21 02:53:54
    The Cardinals were among the teams that wrapped up training camp Thursday, and they exited with just two notable injuries.

  • Ochocinco handling kicking duties for Bengals

    Updated: 2009-08-21 02:44:55
    There are, sometimes, very entertaining aspects to preseason football. On Thursday night, we have Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco to thank for that.

  • Season in question for Seahawks LT Jones

    Updated: 2009-08-21 01:28:25
    Perennial Pro Bowl LT Walter Jones hasn't been on the field much during the Seahawks' training camp. And after having a second knee procedure, he might not be on the field again anytime soon.

  • Fantasy Focus chat LIVE, Friday, 12 p.m. ET

    Updated: 2009-08-21 01:26:01
    Join me for a live chat on Friday, August 21 at 12 p.m. ET to talk about the latest topics on the fantasy football landscape. I’ll discuss the latest on Brett Favre in Minnesota, Michael Vick in Philadelphia and what to be on the lookout for in this weekend’s preseason games.

  • Big Ben injured during Steelers’ final camp practice

    Updated: 2009-08-21 00:33:39
    It looks as though the Steelers narrowly avoided a major injury during their final practice of training camp when QB Ben Roethlisberger injured his right foot or ankle.

  • My Week One SEC Five Star Lock of the Week.

    Updated: 2009-08-21 00:30:54
    My Week One SEC Five Star Lock of the Week. Now this is for entertainment purposes only, because I’m usually hack as a prognosticator. But this is a lock. A stone cold, lead-pipe, Mead five star first gear of a lock. You will thank me for this suggestion. Take Florida. And lay 63 points. It will [...]

  • Raiders aide plans to give medical records to police

    Updated: 2009-08-20 22:36:57
    Raiders defensive assistant Randy Hanson, who told police he was injured after being struck by another member of the team's coaching staff Aug. 5, has retained an attorney to represent him, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

  • Stafford ready to start? One scout says ‘definitely’

    Updated: 2009-08-20 19:41:16
    One longtime scout who watched the rookie quarterback closely in his preseason debut says he's seen enough to start the kid from Week 1.

  • Patricia Heaton Throws Ohio State Under The Bus, And Fails Video

    Updated: 2009-08-20 19:36:03
    Patricia Heaton Throws Ohio State Under The Bus, And Fails Video. Here in SEC country you are taught that if you don’t have anything nice to say, then you don’t need to say anything at all. The exceptions are Notre Dame, Ohio State, Florida State, USC, and pretty much anyone that’s not from around these [...]

  • Lions’ Johnson will be held out against Browns

    Updated: 2009-08-20 19:08:16
    Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz announced Thursday that WR Calvin Johnson won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns due to his sprained thumb.

  • Tennessee shocks the world twice this season

    Updated: 2009-08-20 19:06:18
    Tennessee shocks the world twice this season. To figure out the punchline to this statement and others, go to Pyle of List for their Half Truth College Football Predictions. Unrelated news: Tony Barnhart says Fulmer wants back in coaching, so that is a great excuse to use this pic again.

  • Bryce Brown pulls a Bruce Bowen on Lane Kiffin

    Updated: 2009-08-20 18:07:20
    Bryce Brown pulls a Bruce Bowen on Lane Kiffin. Bryce Brown is currently ineligible to play for the NCAA. This is a kick in the face to Lane Kiffin and the Vols fans that were looking forward to seeing Bryce in Vol Orange. Thus the absolutely hilarious post title and pic below. Dr. Saturday Rocky Top [...]

  • Hard-hitting Lions won’t get pushed around in 2009

    Updated: 2009-08-20 17:31:42
    One of the first impressions that you draw from the Lions’ training-camp practices is that this looks like a much tougher and more physical club than the one they had last year.

  • Bobby Bowden: Charlie Ward Better Than Tim Tebow

    Updated: 2009-08-20 17:31:04
    Bobby Bowden: Charlie Ward Better Than Tim Tebow. In the words of Denzel Washington, from his outstanding role in ‘Remember The Titans’, Coach Bobby Bowden “You gots to be outside your mind!“. I agree with FanIQ. This is proof that Booby Bowden needs to retire. I have said this several times on this blog and [...]

  • Kids help the kids at Lions camp

    Updated: 2009-08-20 16:29:14
    Most of the kids carrying helmets for Lions players onto the practice field at training camp are 13 or 14 years old. Then there was the 20-year-old holding the helmet of 21-year-old rookie QB Matthew Stafford.

  • Is Burress’ playing career over? I suspect not

    Updated: 2009-08-20 16:16:33
    In the land of second chances, I figure Burress will get his day as well, eventually.

  • Tomlin only slightly less demanding in practice

    Updated: 2009-08-20 11:25:18

  • Green lands with 49ers after Dolphins cut him

    Updated: 2009-08-20 03:58:06
    The 49ers have agreed to terms with CB Eric Green on a one-year contract, according to league sources, and he will sign it tomorrow, pending a physical. Green was released by the Dolphins earlier today in a somewhat surprising move because the team hadn't signed him that long ago.

  • Lions huddle up with NFL.com’s Brandt

    Updated: 2009-08-20 03:19:40
    Gil Brandt, NFL.com contributor and Sirius NFL Radio co-host, was invited by coach Jim Schwartz to address the Detroit Lions at midfield after their first practice on Wednesday.

  • Rams bring in veteran RB Green for workout

    Updated: 2009-08-20 03:00:03
    Fout-time Pro Bowl RB Ahman Green worked out for St. Louis this week as the team examines its options at the position. The Rams have Steven Jackson, a 2007 Pro Bowler, as their starting running back, with Kenneth Darby and Samkon Gado as the experienced backups behind him.

  • Camp roundup: Bills will hold out T.O.

    Updated: 2009-08-20 02:41:09
    Bills coach Dick Jauron announced WR Terrell Owens' sprained toe will keep him out of Saturday's preseason game at Green Bay.

  • Mariucci: Favre fully committed

    Updated: 2009-08-20 01:11:40
    NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci is never a bad go-to guy on matters involving Brett Favre. Mariucci was on hand Wednesday for the second day of the Favre Era in Minnesota.

  • Injuries Strike Kentucky, Vanderbilt

    Updated: 2009-08-19 18:50:34
    Injuries Strike Kentucky, Vanderbilt Two players integral to the bowl runs of Kentucky and Vanderbilt in 2008 are both down with injuries that have a chance to doom their 2009 seasons before they start. For Kentucky, it’s the receiver whose general athletic whimsy at quarterback helped guide the Wildcats through Mark Hartline’s struggles and into a Liberty Bowl [...]

  • The Vikings plan to keep all four QBs for a few weeks

    Updated: 2009-08-19 18:29:53
    Former starting QB Tarvaris Jackson is likely to be shopped at some point, but the Minnesota Vikings are holding onto all four passers for now.

  • Five most unusual offseasons

    Updated: 2009-08-19 18:22:47
    Now that Brett Favre and Mike Vick are gainfully employed, I thought I'd reflect back on what has been another wild NFL offseason (and I'm including the events of training camp as part of the "offseason," cause, heck, we're not in the regular season yet).

  • Houston Nutt Admits He Is Afraid Of The Hogs

    Updated: 2009-08-19 17:35:54
    Houston Nutt Admits He Is Afraid Of The Hogs. No, the Ole Miss coach is not afraid of the Arkansas Razor Backs. Houston Nutt is afraid of Swine Flu and other various flu strains. He shut down the Ole Miss “Meet the Rebels Day” . Read the press release for yourself. Hat Tip Paul Gattis OXFORD, Miss. [...]

  • NCAA Investigates, Tennessee Vols Bryce Brown Recruiting

    Updated: 2009-08-19 17:10:31
    NCAA Investigates, Tennessee Vols Bryce Brown Recruiting. The NCAA is investigating how Bryce Brown got the funds to attend football camps. Welcome to the SEC Lane Kiffin! You have been bragging about Bryce Brown since you landed him, and how much it means to the Vols. Now, even though you may have had absolutely nothing [...]

  • Notes from Giants practice

    Updated: 2009-08-19 16:52:43
    New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin and offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride keep a watchful on eye on the giants' wide receivers in practice.

  • Bear Bryant “Call Your Momma Today”, Commercial

    Updated: 2009-08-19 16:34:38
    Bear Bryant ” Call Your Momma Today”, Commercial. This video courtesy of EDSBS. Paul Bear Bryant is known for many things. This may sound silly, but I think he is most known for being a legend. If you have ever been in the South you know what I am talking about. Everything he has ever [...]

  • The full Vick contract

    Updated: 2009-08-19 16:19:18
    Incentives and all, here it is.

  • Beyond the hype, Favre creates matchup nightmares

    Updated: 2009-08-19 15:31:01
    Lost in the "Favre Watch" hype: Now that the Vikings have a championship-caliber threat at QB in Brett Favre, defenses will have to think twice about putting eight defenders in the box to stop Adrian Peterson.

  • Favre signing tops Tuesday’s training camp news

    Updated: 2009-08-19 02:06:49
    The biggest news of an eventful Tuesday was Brett Favre reporting to Vikings training camp and immediately signing a two-year contract. As always, our analysts and writers wasted no time in chiming in.

  • SEC Preseason Predictions Part Three?

    Updated: 2009-08-19 00:57:39
     SEC Preason Predictions Part Three? I know what you’re thinking. I gave you part two of the SEC preview. Why would I also give you part three? One, because I’m awesome. And two? Because I have a special* celebrity** guest! YAAAAAAAAAAYYYY!!! Please welcome, the Head Coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and all around suicide machine Lane Kiffin!*** NSFW [...]

  • 'Abolish 50-over cricket'

    Updated: 2009-08-19 00:52:19
    Shane Warne says 50-over cricket is dead and buried and a seven-match one-day series following the Ashes is just "greed" on the part of administrators.

  • Favre: ‘I didn’t want to say, ‘What if?”

    Updated: 2009-08-19 00:48:11
    The Vikings held a nearly hour-long press conference introducing new QB Brett Favre on Tuesday. Favre touched on a number of topics, including his shoulder injury, the reception from his new teammates, the criticism he has received over wavering on retirement and his expectations this season.

  • Josh Johnson, the overlooked QB in Tampa

    Updated: 2009-08-18 23:16:53
    The other three quarterbacks in Tampa Bay have received considerable attention, for various reasons, but Josh Johnson has flashed his potential, too.

  • Little known gems from preseason Week 1

    Updated: 2009-08-18 23:16:32
    Taking a look at some of my little known gems from Week 1 of the preason, including rookies Aaron Brown and Ellis Lankster.

  • Some execs think Jackson is odd man out

    Updated: 2009-08-18 23:08:32
    The Vikings now have four quarterbacks on their roster, and NFL execs I spoke to told me they anticipate Tarvaris Jackson being shopped in the near future now that Brett Favre is in town.

  • Dunn weighing options on return to NFL

    Updated: 2009-08-18 22:57:29
    Veteran free agent RB Warrick Dunn has had teams reach out to him, but is awaiting further options before deciding on a return to the NFL.

  • Favre’s revenge could help old team

    Updated: 2009-08-18 22:51:10
    Irony, a twist of fate or just poetic justice? Call it what you want, but while Bret Favre's return is dripping with revenge and the lust to beat his former team, the questions remain: How much does Favre improve the Vikings, and how will the Green Bay Packers compete against their former savior?

  • Favre has rotator cuff tear, agent says

    Updated: 2009-08-18 20:50:25
    When Brett Favre took the practice field for the Vikings today, he carried with him a throwing arm that has “a little rotator cuff tear," his agent, Bus Cook, said on Tuesday.

  • Big Ben has respect for Bradshaw

    Updated: 2009-08-17 22:51:47

  • Fantasy Football Draft Day Disasters

    Updated: 2009-08-17 02:46:24
    Every now and then I hear about new guys that take injured guys in there draft and it reminded me of my first ever pick in my first ever draft. It was Running Back Allan Pinkett of the Houston Oilers, who by the way was out for the year. What makes it even funnier is the [...]

  • Parker and Hartwig on the mend

    Updated: 2009-08-16 23:49:14

  • Steelers beat Cardinals again

    Updated: 2009-08-14 11:24:14

  • AFL Forecast: Round 20

    Updated: 2009-08-14 08:45:16
    The Sports Desk checks out round 20 of the AFL.

  • Young Steelers have a chance to shine tonight

    Updated: 2009-08-13 12:49:29

  • Vick still a possibility for Steelers

    Updated: 2009-08-11 21:44:16

  • Limited action for starters Thursday night

    Updated: 2009-08-11 21:39:00

  • Faking it

    Updated: 2009-08-11 03:58:30
    The NFL preseason is here, bringing with it one of the cheekiest trick plays you're likely to see.

  • Steelers need Sweed to improve

    Updated: 2009-08-10 11:19:32

  • Must Listen To Fantasy Football Podcasts

    Updated: 2009-08-05 22:11:19
    Training camps are in full swing and your fantasy research should be in high gear.  Hell, I’m sure some of you already have the magazine (old-school but handy in the john) and I’m sure many of you have been wearing out the link to your favorite fantasy stops on the web. And that my frioend [...]

  • Crazy Talk! He Said He Was A Steelers AND A Browns Fan

    Updated: 2009-08-02 16:50:00
    Last Saturday night I was downtown having a few with some friends. I went outside to have a smoke and I struck up a conversation with some guy (forgot his name). His buddies were wearing NFL Jerseys, one was a Redskins “Taylor” jersey and a Steelers “Polamalu” jersey. This of course provided an immediate conversation starter. First [...]

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