• Mangini names Anderson starter over Quinn

    Updated: 2009-09-30 15:53:57
    Browns coach Eric Mangini has named Derek Anderson his starter for Sunday against Cincinnati.

  • Your Fantasy Football Start em Sit em and Sleepers Week 4

    Updated: 2009-09-30 15:40:59
    Well its week four and by know you and I are starting to get a pretty good feel for who’s reliable and who’s not so reliable. But there are still a few players that have yet to live up to their billing. This week, I have one of them for you. Also this week, I am [...]

  • Felix Jones, Freddie Solomon and Michael Vick

    Updated: 2009-09-30 14:33:28
    Before injuring his left knee on Monday Night Football, Felix Jones had 8 carries for 94 yards. An incredible performance for most players, but just another day at the office for Mr. Jones. Over at Footballguys.com, Shark Pool member wdcrob asked me if Felix Jones is going to be the fastest running back in [...]

  • Sweed playing his way on to bench

    Updated: 2009-09-30 11:29:18

  • Rams release veteran DT Thomas

    Updated: 2009-09-30 05:56:57
    The St. Louis Rams released 14-year veteran DT Hollis Thomas on Tuesday, a league source confirmed to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

  • Chiefs sign former Cardinals TE Pope

    Updated: 2009-09-30 03:56:10
    The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Arizona Cardinals tight end Leonard Pope to a one-year contract Tuesday, a source with knowledge of the deal confirmed.

  • Explaining the Wildcat

    Updated: 2009-09-30 02:07:34
    The Wildcat has left more than just NFL defenders confused and frustrated. In fact, just about everyone I talk to seems to have their own concept about what the Wildcat offense actually is. But here's a breakdown of the offense that has become an answer to the Zone Blitz.

  • Cowboys RB Jones hurts knee, add Choice

    Updated: 2009-09-29 23:28:40
    Cowboys RB Felix Jones sprained a ligament in his left knee against the Panthers on Monday night, meaning that there could be a big hole in the Cowboys backfield. That also means that you need to add Tashard Choice to your fantasy back field right now.

  • Rams LB Vobora suspended four games

    Updated: 2009-09-29 22:39:24
    Linebacker David Vobora of the St. Louis Rams has been suspended without pay for the team’s next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, the NFL announced Tuesday.

  • Saints place LT Brown on injured reserve

    Updated: 2009-09-29 21:46:33
    The season of Saints LT Jammal Brown is officially over. The Saints announced Tuesday the team placed Brown on the reserve/injured list and re-signed offensive lineman Nick Leckey.

  • NFL, players association have ‘positive meeting’

    Updated: 2009-09-29 21:34:43
    Representatives from the NFLPA met with NFL management representatives on Tuesday in New York. League spokesperson Greg Aiello termed it "a positive meeting," adding, "we look forward to more constructive discussions."

  • Eagles release QB Garcia, add veteran LB Trotter

    Updated: 2009-09-29 20:36:59
    The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed that they have re-signed former middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter to a one-year deal and that they’ve cleared space for him on the active roster by cutting veteran quarterback Jeff Garcia.

  • Week 4 preview

    Updated: 2009-09-29 20:22:36
    Alas, the first bye week here, but have no fear. We've got at least five blue-ribbon games on tap this week, including a battle of undefeated teams.

  • Sprint Can’t-Miss Plays: Week 3

    Updated: 2009-09-29 19:49:09
    Watch and then vote for your chance to win one of 17 trips to Super Bowl XLIV! Voting opens every Tuesday beginning at 3 p.m. ET and closes every Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Don’t forget to check back each week to see which Sprint Can't-Miss Play won.

  • Roundup: Cardinals face bye-week dilemma

    Updated: 2009-09-29 19:16:08
    The Cardinals are reeling, the Jets defense takes on the Saints this week, and more in Tuesday's roundup.

  • Chiefs trade QB Thigpen to Dolphins

    Updated: 2009-09-29 18:57:32
    The Dolphins acquired QB Tyler Thigpen from Kansas City for an undisclosed draft choice, the Chiefs announced Tuesday.

  • Tears for Plax

    Updated: 2009-09-29 18:23:06
    Week 2 was filled with sensational finishes and as each game passes, the words of Patriots QB Tom Brady from a few weeks about shine through. Brady said -- and I'm paraphrasing here -- no one is bigger than the game and this game goes on without you.

  • Checkdowns: Classic Joe Montana Highlights

    Updated: 2009-09-29 17:34:24
    Because everyone needs some Joe Montana clips to inspire them during the day...

  • Bears not planning on signing Brooks

    Updated: 2009-09-29 17:10:41
    The Chicago Bears not planning to sign veteran free agent LB Derrick Brooks, according to a league source.

  • Packers among teams pondering free-agent help

    Updated: 2009-09-29 03:53:55
    Teams look to fill holes as injuries begin to mount after three weeks of football.

  • Childress looks back at win over 49ers

    Updated: 2009-09-29 00:49:37
    Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress joined Steve Mariucci and Mike Martz on The Head Coaches show on NFL Network Monday, discussing the Vikings last-second win over the 49ers, the final drive led by QB Brett Favre and the rivalry with the Green Bay Packers.

  • Cowboys deactivate Barber against Panthers

    Updated: 2009-09-29 00:26:22
    Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber was declared inactive for Monday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a left thigh injury that has limited him in practice.

  • Kolb stole the show in Philly

    Updated: 2009-09-29 00:03:58
    The pregame hype surrounding Michael Vick's comeback increased television ratings for the Eagles' Week 3 win over the Chiefs, but it was Kevin Kolb who moved the offense for more than 400 total yards.

  • Playing the matchups is more important than ever

    Updated: 2009-09-28 21:33:18
    I would argue that right now -- in the 2009 NFL season -- is the most challenging time to be a a fantasy owner.

  • Roundup: Favrelous victory for Vikings

    Updated: 2009-09-28 20:12:28
    Vikings QB Brett Favre and a host of rookies are making news around the Web on a Monday morning.

  • Bills could get boost with return of Lynch

    Updated: 2009-09-28 20:01:23
    Marshawn Lynch is eligible to return to practice with the Bills today, and it will be interesting to see how he is incorporated into the offense with Fred Jackson playing so well.

  • Chiefs could be ready to activate WR Long

    Updated: 2009-09-28 18:53:02
    The Chiefs could be making some personnel changes following an offensively dreadful performance Sunday in a 34-14 loss to the Eagles.

  • Colts waiting on exam results for Freeney

    Updated: 2009-09-28 18:28:58
    For anyone waiting for an update on the Dwight Freeney injury front, the wait will have to continue at least a little longer.

  • Holding pattern at the top in my latest rankings

    Updated: 2009-09-28 18:01:36
    The third Sunday of NFL play shed some light on how the teams stack up. Here's how I see it ...

  • Morris names Johnson starting QB

    Updated: 2009-09-28 17:36:32
    Three games into the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making a change at quarterback, as Josh Johnson was named the team's starter on Monday over veteran Byron Leftwich.

  • Checkdowns: Top 100 Follies

    Updated: 2009-09-28 16:22:28
    Ah, the wonders of YouTube...

  • Steelers let one get away late vs Bengals

    Updated: 2009-09-28 02:27:00

  • Week 3 injury report: Pennington tweaks shoulder

    Updated: 2009-09-28 00:48:19
    Chad Pennington, Shawne Merriman and Frank Gore were among the key players who sustained injuries in Week 3.

  • How quickly things can change in a fantasy world

    Updated: 2009-09-28 00:00:43
    Welcome back to the fantasy world, Pierre Thomas!

  • The NFL can sure be unpredictable!

    Updated: 2009-09-27 23:26:45
    Drew Brees is being held in check by the league's 31st-ranked pass defense. Wow.

  • Dolphins QB Pennington out with shoulder injury

    Updated: 2009-09-27 23:07:03
    Dolphins QB Chad Pennington was knocked out of Sunday's game against the Chargers with a right shoulder injury and didn't return. Chad Henne, who was listed as the Dolphins' No. 3 QB, replaced Pennington, who was 8-of-12 passing for 54 yards before he left the game.

  • Odom is a sackmaster for Bengals

    Updated: 2009-09-27 15:04:04

  • Geelong Vindicated in Ugly Instant Classic

    Updated: 2009-09-26 18:07:07
    It wasn’t nearly as pretty or as high-scoring as the Round 14 clash between Geelong and St. Kilda. A downpour in Melbourne coated the turf and made the ball slick, and the high stakes made it seem even slicker and made the hits seem harder. The Cats and Saints wrestled and struggled through the ugly [...]

  • Parker likes to play at Bengals

    Updated: 2009-09-26 12:25:01

  • LSU vs Mississippi State, Prediction Pick, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-26 06:01:58
    LSU vs Mississippi State, Prediction Pick, 2009 By McD from Rumors and Rants Auburn ran for 390 yards on Mississippi State two weeks ago. Vanderbilt only averaged 1.1 yards per carry against the Bulldog defense last week. The difference? Auburn actually has talent in the backfield, much like LSU. What does that mean for this week’s SEC [...]

  • Vanderbilt vs. Rice, Prediction Pick, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-26 05:56:09
    Vanderbilt vs. Rice, Prediction Pick, 2009 Vanderbilt will be facing Rice in a must win game for them this season. They stand the chance of losing any possible momentum for the rest of this season if they do not win this game. In all honesty Vanderbilt should have no problem defeating Rice who is 0-3 on [...]

  • Arkansas vs. Alabama, Prediction Pick, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-26 05:50:25
    Arkansas vs. Alabama, Prediction Pick, 2009 Arkansas journeys to Tuscaloosa this week to face the No. 3 ranked Crimson Tide. Ryan Mallett comes in as one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the nation to face off against Greg McElroy. Statistically there is not very much difference between the two, but the question is can both [...]

  • Tecmo-ized Classics: Bills at Oilers, 1989

    Updated: 2009-09-26 02:57:27
    Welcome to Tecmo-ized Classics, where we don't just simulate upcoming games, but immortalize past games forever in 8-bit form (as usual, all credit goes to Matt Knobbe of the Tecmo Super Bowl Repository). This time, we travel back to Week 3 of the 1989 season for an epic AFC showdown between the run-n-shoot Houston Oilers [...]

  • Who’s Going to Jay Cutler’s Birthday Party in Austin?

    Updated: 2009-09-25 16:36:25
    So does anyone else look at this: And see this? Anyone? Just me? Okay, just checking.

  • Steelers' D has questions

    Updated: 2009-09-25 11:38:41

  • Quick Fantasy Football Start’em Sit’em Sleepers For Week 3

    Updated: 2009-09-24 22:59:21
    Holy freakin crap what a busy week. How’s yours? Hopefully you are a little more relaxed than yours truly. Anyway, I don’t have time for my usual full slate of picks this week but I will throw a few out there for you. Check them out. Start em if you got em… Jerricho Cotchery WR (NYJ) - [...]

  • Losing games with 200 or more rushing yards

    Updated: 2009-09-24 18:15:18
    Reader Vishal Desai sent in a question this week wanting to know how uncommon it was for a team that rushed for 200 yards to lose, noting that both Dallas and Miami lost primetime games in week two. Well, that's what we are here for, especially when you compliment us. Going back to 1978, and [...]

  • Tecmo Super Bowl Game of the Week: Falcons at Patriots

    Updated: 2009-09-24 12:31:28
    Courtesy of Matt Knobbe and the Tecmo Super Bowl Repository, here's your Tecmo Super Bowl Game of the Week for Week 3, featuring the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots. The highlights: (How did we do this? Matt and the other dedicated folks at the Knobbe.org message board have spent a lot of time over [...]

  • Chad Johnson taunts Steelers

    Updated: 2009-09-24 11:09:08

  • Ole Miss vs South Carolina, Pick Prediction, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-24 08:09:50
    Ole Miss vs South Carolina, Pick Prediction, 2009 by Bunkie Perkins (friendsoftheprogram.net) Feel that knot in your stomach Rebel fans. That uneasiness and fear of the unknown that starts in the pit of your stomach and slowly makes its way to the middle of your throat. It burns and festers there with no hope of [...]

  • SEC Lines: Week 4

    Updated: 2009-09-23 22:04:36
     SEC Lines: Week 4 Yeah, last week was not my best effort. I’ll admit it. I put all of my psychic energies into proving why Tennessee was going to cover against Florida, and my performance suffered. Still 16-7 on the year against the spread, but 4-4 last week. That’s not fun. Anyway… Ole Miss @ -4.5 South Carolina I know [...]

  • American Football Association Selects Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame . . . “CLASS OF 2009”

    Updated: 2009-09-23 12:58:00
    : American Football Association The American Football Association is a 501(c 3 non-profit tax-exempt corporation who monitors the action of more than 750 senior amateur football teams from coast-to-coast each year . We are dedicated to the advancement of semi-pro minor league football throughout the United States and serve as the National Organization for non-professional leagues and teams from coast-to-coast . You can reach us toll free at 877-624-4485 or e-mail us at amerfoot . aol.com Wednesday , September 23, 2009 American Football Association Selects Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame CLASS OF 2009” American Football Association Selects Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame CLASS OF 2009 Media contact AFA National Office 877 624-4485 e-mail amerfoot aol.com website http : www.americanfootballassn.com Recently the AFA Hall of Fame selection committee completed its annual task of reviewing personal profiles of qualified individuals nominated for induction into the Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame as the . Class of 2009 Information submitted by HOF alumni and subsequent review by the selection committee resulted in the selection of 23 people for enshrinement this year . The American Football

  • Steelers leaning pass over first two games

    Updated: 2009-09-23 11:20:27

  • James Harrison Approves of Craig Bellamy’s Actions

    Updated: 2009-09-21 17:45:20
    So let me get this straight. James Harrison can do this… …and he’s considered awesome. Meanwhile, Craig Bellamy can do this… Bellamy & Garrido – More amazing video clips are a click away …and he faces an inquiry from the FA? Okay, perhaps Bellamy didn’t need to get involved there, but still, this rule really needs to change. You [...]

  • Reed misses 2 FGs in 4th, Bears win 17-14 on late FG

    Updated: 2009-09-20 23:40:59

  • Steelers not expecting a repeat performance from Cutler

    Updated: 2009-09-20 14:55:42

  • Making Football From Scratch

    Updated: 2009-09-18 18:00:24
    The huge amounts of money flowing around football these days make it easy for us to forget that some parts of the world don’t have it so good. In these places, you have to use what you’ve got to get what you want. That’s how they do it in one African village shown in this cool [...]

  • Is America Ready for a Third Football Code?

    Updated: 2009-09-18 14:55:27
    If you’re going to introduce another football code in America, where the gridiron game is king and the Association game is still that filthy pinko commie game those greasy-haired Europeans play, you have two options. You can fire up the satellites and show people the top levels of the game overseas — like what [...]

  • Timmons back at practice

    Updated: 2009-09-18 11:23:48

  • Kentucky vs Louisville, Prediction Pick, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-18 03:52:18
    Kentucky vs Louisville, Prediction Pick, 2009 By Chris Richardson at IntentionalFoul.com This is what happened the last time the University of Louisville came to Lexington. No offense to any Louisville readers, but I’m expecting more of the same. Granted, neither team is coming in ranked ninth in the country as was Louisville back then — [...]

  • North Texas vs Alabama, Prediction Pick, 2009

    Updated: 2009-09-18 01:20:23
    North Texas vs Alabama, Prediction Pick, 2009. North Texas will be coming in to Tuscaloosa this week to face the No. 4 ranked Crimson Tide. Alabama showed during the Virginia Tech game that they should definitely be taken seriously this season. Last week against Florida International they were not quite as impressive. They played most [...]

  • Like AF2, But for Soccer

    Updated: 2009-09-17 14:30:04
    Some rumors emerged yesterday that the Team Owners Association — the rebel group of American soccer club owners who don’t like the way USL is run and want more say over their league’s future — had arranged a meeting with Major League Soccer officials to discuss the possibility of creating an MLS2, a proper “2nd [...]

  • Shocking Fantasy Football Start Em Sit Em and Sleepers Week 2

    Updated: 2009-09-16 19:03:40
    Alright, lets not waste any time this week. Lets get down to business. Here are you starts, sits and sleepers for week 2. Bottoms up! Start em if you got em… Willie Parker RB (PIT) -  I really don’t like him overall but I think this week Tomlin and the Steelers will make an extra effort to [...]

  • A Tale of Two Hotheads

    Updated: 2009-09-15 14:00:34
    I would like someone to take a look at the two photos below and explain to me exactly what the difference is between them. Take a minute to think about it. I’ll still be here. The man on the left, of course, is Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who got himself into some trouble on Saturday after [...]

  • Captain of the Ski Mask All-Stars

    Updated: 2009-09-14 20:30:56
    My pal Bomani Jones of 620 the Bull in Durham has this concept called “Ski Mask All-Stars” — athletes who manage to get big-money contracts without actually earning them through their performance. After yesterday’s events in Charlotte, I think it’s pretty clear who the captain of the Ski Mask All-Stars is: The Carolina Panthers signed Jake [...]

  • NFL Opening Day Should Be A National Holiday

    Updated: 2009-09-12 01:26:59
    If I don’t see or talk to you before kickoff time, I just want to wish you a happy opening day. It is one of my favorite days of the year. Hell, I’ve often thought that  NFL opening day should be a national holiday and we should have Mondays off. Who else is with me?

  • Dear Larry Fitzgerald,

    Updated: 2009-09-11 15:34:22
    Troy Polamalu is out 3-6 weeks with an MCL sprain. Watch your back, man. Sincerely, All Arizona Cardinals fans and fantasy owners everywhere.

  • And So It Begins…

    Updated: 2009-09-10 22:36:14
    For all my talk about being a soccer convert and an aficionado of Aussie Rules, the gridiron game is still the game I grew up watching and loving, and the highest level of American football kicks off tonight, with my Pittsburgh Steelers beginning their title defense against the Tennessee Titans. And yes, my ass will [...]

  • Meanwhile, Back at Stamford Bridge…

    Updated: 2009-09-09 22:45:37
    I haven’t chimed in on the Chelsea transfer ban because, well, I’m pretty sure some money will change hands and the punishment will be reduced. If you’re looking for a quality take on this brouhaha, though, I highly recommend this post on The Run of Play. The big-club-vs.-small-club narrative is so ingrained in football that we [...]

  • What Is the Goal of an NFL Lockout?

    Updated: 2009-09-09 16:24:45
    The NFL season begins tomorrow night, and while some folks are rightfully stoked about it, I can’t help but notice this 700-pound elephant in the room. No, it’s not Andre Smith. It’s this spectre of a season without NFL football in 2011. I’ve written before about the possibility of NFL owners locking out players in 2011, [...]

  • Fantasy Football Start’em Sit’em and Sleepers Picks Week 1

    Updated: 2009-09-08 22:29:35
    First I’d like to wish you a very happy and prosperous opening week. They don’t make many Sundays quite as good as the first. Oh and unless you are really hung over, you might want to make sure you get some good exercise in the morning so that you are prepared for a long day [...]

  • Worst Goalkeeper Blunder Ever?

    Updated: 2009-09-07 18:11:12
    I’m sure a few England fans who vividly recall Paul Robinson’s infamous whiff against Croatia might disagree, but you have to admit, this one’s pretty bad. (Spotted on 101 Great Goals.)

  • Welcome to CONCACAF, Seattle

    Updated: 2009-09-03 01:34:42
    Now do us all a favor and try to care a little more about the Champions League than the rest of MLS. Please. The official attendance for the US Open Cup Final was 17,329, just a shade over the 16,382 that came out for the Portland v. Seattle third-round match. If that number is true, that’s [...]

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