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Football News From A Chick
“It's simple, ... I'm always striving to do more. Whatever I accomplish, it's not enough. I don't get satisfied. That's not my nature.”
~!~ Brian Dawkins ~!~
Updated: 11 weeks 2 days ago Never in its long history has the NFL had two 11-0 teamsQuarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints
 Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis ColtsDan LeFevour sets NCAA record with 147th TDCentral Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour acknowledges the crowd after winning the MVP trophy during an NCAA college Mid-American Conference Championship football game against Ohio at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.
 Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour has the major college football record for touchdowns passing, rushing and receiving."That's secondary," he said. "It's all about winning."LeFevour did that, too.... Read the rest of "Dan LeFevour sets NCAA record with 147th TD"Packers OLB Thompson in hospital with neck stinger Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Jeremy Thompson was hospitalized for testing todayyafter suffering a neck injury in a collision with running back Kregg Lumpkin during practice.Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Thompson remained conscious after the neck stinger. Thompson, a second-year player out of Wake Forest who plays primarily on special teams, missed the Packers' first two preseason games because of a shoulder stinger earlier this year.McCarthy wouldn't say whether Thompson was able... Read the rest of "Packers OLB Thompson in hospital with neck stinger"Big East gets a title game - of sorts The Big East didn't need to add an extra game, book an empty stadium, negotiate a TV slot or split into divisions to get what the SEC, Big 12 and ACC already enjoy.No, an exceptional season by Cincinnati and a very good one by Pittsburgh, plus an astute schedule maker, gave the conference parity with some of the other top conferences without all the extra muss and fuss.Finally, after 19 seasons, the Big East is playing a football championship game.It's a de facto one -... Read the rest of "Big East gets a title game - of sorts"Panthers' Williams questionable with ankle injuryCarolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34), running back Tyrell Sutton, behind, and center Ryan Kalil (67) celebrate after DeAngelo's touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009.
 Carolina running back DeAngelo Williams is questionable for the Panthers' game against Tampa Bay with a sprained ankle.Williams missed his third straight practice. He leads Carolina with 1,022 yards rushing.His a... Read the rest of "Panthers' Williams questionable with ankle injury"Georgia DE, Montez Robinson jailed Officials in Athens say University of Georgia freshman defensive end Montez Robinson is jailed on charges involving altercations with a female student.University police Lt. Eric Dellinger said Friday that the 19-year-old Robinson was being held at the Athens-Clarke County jail after being charged with misdemeanor simple battery and felony criminal damage.Robinson was granted bail of $2,000 at a magistrate court's hearing Friday. Jail officials said he had not posted bond. The magistrate's o... Read the rest of "Georgia DE, Montez Robinson jailed"The AP Top 25 Fared No. 1 Florida (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 2 Alabama, SEC Championship, Saturday.No. 2 Alabama (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 1 Florida, SEC Championship, Saturday.No. 3 Texas (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. No. 21 Nebraska, Big 12 Championship, Saturday.No. 4 TCU (12-0) did not play. Next: TBD.No. 5 Cincinnati (11-0) did not play. Next: at No. 14 Pittsburgh, Saturday.No. 6 Boise State (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. New Mexico State, Saturday.No. 7 O... Read the rest of "The AP Top 25 Fared"AFC Leaders, Week 12-UPDATED LEADERS IN FIRST DOWNSWayne, IND 0 60 60Jones-Drew, JAC 46 12 58R. Rice, BAL 34 23 57Chr. Johnson, TEN 45 10 55Ri. Williams, MIA 41 8 49R. Moss, NWE 0 48 48Welker, NWE 2 46 48S. Holmes, PIT 0 46 46T. Jones, NYJ 42 4 46Slaton, HOU 26 20 46Gates, SND 0 45 45Addai, IND 33 11 44V. Jackson, SND 1 43 44Moreno, DEN 39 4 43... Read the rest of "AFC Leaders, Week 12-UPDATED"Oregon RB Blount sees first action, smells a Rose! Oregon's LaGarrette Blount (9) scores on Oregon State in the second half during their NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon defeated Oregon State 37-33 to win the Pac-10 title and go on to play in the Rose Bowl. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)Chiefs, Broncos are different teams this yearQuarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos
 Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt CasselHaden-Jones bout could be SEC's main eventJulio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide checks his spot on the offensive line against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
 University of Kentucky quarterback Mike Hartline (15) is sacked by University of Florida's Joe Haden during the first half of their NCAA football game in Lexington, Kentucky, September 26, 2009.... Read the rest of "Haden-Jones bout could be SEC's main event"Texans rookie Barwin pays it forward for deaf students High school senior Shaina Carthon ... Read the rest of "Texans rookie Barwin pays it forward for deaf students"Vikings' Peterson gets 109 mph speeding ticket Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was cited for speeding over the weekend after police clocked him driving 109 mph on a highway in suburban Minneapolis.Edina police spokeswoman Molly Anderson says Peterson was pulled over just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday.Peterson was driving his BMW on a state highway in a 55-mph zone. Anderson says he was given a citation and allowed to drive away. She called it a "very routine" traffic stop.The stop happened the night before Peterson ran for 85 yards and a tou... Read the rest of "Vikings' Peterson gets 109 mph speeding ticket"Tim Ruskell, tells the Seahawks-See yaSeattle Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell, left, chats with coach Jim Mora at an NFL football training camp workout Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Renton, Wash.
 Tim Ruskell has resigned as president and general manager of the Seattle Seahawks.Ruskell announced his resignation this afternoon, weeks before his five-year contract with the team ends."Obviously there's great sadness today but I will leave here with great memories of this place and t... Read the rest of "Tim Ruskell, tells the Seahawks-See ya"Security stepped up for Fla. football trifecta The rollout has begun for stepped-up security measures at Miami's three major postseason football events: the Orange Bowl, Pro Bowl and Super Bowl No. 44.Law enforcement and security officials were showcasing bomb squad robots, portable X-ray machines and armored SWAT vehicles Thursday at Land Shark Stadium.The Super Bowl is annually designated as a special security event and is considered a potentially high-value terrorist target.Officials wanted to em... Read the rest of "Security stepped up for Fla. football trifecta"Defense on the spot for unbeaten Cincinnati A board on the wall in Cincinnati's football meeting room lists six defensive goals for each game. In the last three weeks, only two of the goals were met -- including winning the game.That's a bad sign.The fifth-ranked Bearcats need a stout game from their struggling defense on Saturday at No. 14 Pittsburgh, where the Big East championship will be decided.It shapes up as the defense's biggest test yet.In the last three games, the defense has slid from one of the nat... Read the rest of "Defense on the spot for unbeaten Cincinnati"Hofstra drops football program Hofstra University is dropping its football team, citing high costs and low interest from the college community.In a statement obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday, university president Stuart Rabinowitz says "the choice was painful but clear."He says factors include the cost of running the football program and the team's inability to generate significant interest, financial support or attendance.The decision follows a two-year review of s... Read the rest of "Hofstra drops football program"NFL Injury Report The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT -- Definitely will not play; DNP -- Did not practice; LIMITED -- Limited participation in practice; FULL -- Full participation in practice):THURSDAYNEW YORK JETS at BUFFALO BILLS -- JETS: OUT: CB Dwight Lowery (ankle), CB Donald Strickland (concussion), T Robert Turner (knee). PROBABLE: DE Shaun Ellis (knee), T D... Read the rest of "NFL Injury Report"Former Pitt coach Foge Fazio has passed awayIn this Nov. 19, 1983, file photo, Penn State coach, Joe Paterno, left, and Pittsburgh coach Foge Fazio talk before a college football game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
 In this November 1982 file photo, Pittsburgh football coach Foge Fazio tries on a cowboy hat which Cotton Bowl officials presented to him in Pittsburgh. Behind Fazio are members of the football team. (AP Photo/Keith B. Srakocic, File)... Read the rest of "Former Pitt coach Foge Fazio has passed away" |
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