List/Grid Monthly Archives: December 2011
Vikings CB Sapp Cited For Misdemeanor Assault
MINNEAPOLIS — Police say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanors, aft… Read more: Benny Sapp Assault, Minnesota Vikings, Nfl, Benny…
Jerry Jones Guarantees He Will Not Fire Jason Garrett – a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It seems like as the 2011 NFL regular season rolls to a conclusion, the person we hear from the most with Dallas Cowboys’ related news is Jerry Jones. He is…
Vikings Sapp cited for misdemeanour assault (The Canadian Press)
MINNEAPOLIS – Police say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanours, after a run-in with security at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
Vikings CB Sapp cited for misdemeanor assault (AP)
Police say Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp has been cited for fifth-degree assault and careless driving, both misdemeanors, after a run-in with security at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Officers were…
Chiefs put RB Battle on IR, sign RB Draughn (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale against Denver. Battle was…
Chiefs put RB Battle on IR, sign RB Draughn (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale against Denver. Battle was…
Chiefs put Battle on IR, sign Draughn (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale…
Chiefs put Battle on IR, sign Draughn (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale…
Chiefs put RB Battle on IR, sign RB Draughn (PA SportsTicker)
The Kansas City Chiefs put running back Jackie Battle on injured reserve and signed running back Shaun Draughn to the active roster before their season finale against Denver.
Kyle Orton Hoping for the Win and Some Money from Tebow? Fan’s Perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
New Year’s Day will be the biggest game for the Denver Broncos and QB Tim Tebow this season. This game, against the Kansas City Chiefs, will determine whether or not…
Oakland Raiders Vs. San Diego Chargers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
This is it for the Oakland Raiders. It’s Week 17, they’re facing their long-time rival the San Diego Chargers, and the Raiders need to win this game in order to…
Oakland Raiders Vs. San Diego Chargers: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
This is it for the Oakland Raiders. It’s Week 17, they’re facing their long-time rival the San Diego Chargers, and the Raiders need to win this game in order to…
San Francisco 49ers Vs. St. Louis Rams: Fan Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The San Francisco 49ers have the NFC’s two-seed well within their sights, but just how do the 49ers achieve this goal? All they have to do is take down the…
New York Jets Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer Won’t Become a Head Coach Anytime Soon: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
According to a Yahoo! Sports report, Rex Ryan expects Brian Schottenheimer to be running the New York Jets’ offense again next season unless the embattled offensive coordinator becomes a head…
Oakland Raiders’ Fan: Jason Campbell Celebrates Big 3-0, Happy Birthday and a Better 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders’ injured quarterback, Jason Campbell, celebrates his big 3-0 today, on December 31, 2011. As if we needed another reason to want the Silver and Black to stomp…
Oakland Raiders’ Fan: Jason Campbell Celebrates Big 3-0, Happy Birthday and a Better 2012 (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders’ injured quarterback, Jason Campbell, celebrates his big 3-0 today, on December 31, 2011. As if we needed another reason to want the Silver and Black to stomp…
Aubun vs. Virginia; Chik-fil-A Bowl NFL Draft watch notes
Nothing can end a year of football better than Gene Chizik’s square-jawed scowl. Stare at it long enough, and all your hopes and dreams will be realized. Or, you’ll be…
Arizona places OT Keith on injured reserve (AP)
The Arizona Cardinals have placed offensive tackle Brandon Keith on season-ending injured reserve and elevated cornerback Marshay Green from the practice squad. Keith already had been declared out for Sunday’s…
Report: Munchak still ‘torn’ about PSU job (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite repeatedly stressing his satisfaction with his current job, his desire to stay with the Tennessee Titans and his lack of interest in the Penn State head football coaching job,…
Report: Munchak still ‘torn’ about PSU job (Yahoo! Sports)
Despite repeatedly stressing his satisfaction with his current job, his desire to stay with the Tennessee Titans and his lack of interest in the Penn State head football coaching job,…
Panthers Play Saints in Final Week of Regular Season: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Carolina Panthers play the New Orleans Saints in Week 17 on Jan. 1 st . The Panthers will look to continue their strong end of season run as the…
Oakland Raiders Are the Baddest Team in the NFL: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It looks like the Oakland Raiders, the perennial “bad boys” of the NFL, will live up to their reputation and this week may just set the all-time record for most…
Oakland Raiders Are the Baddest Team in the NFL: Fan’s Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
It looks like the Oakland Raiders, the perennial “bad boys” of the NFL, will live up to their reputation and this week may just set the all-time record for most…
2 Colts players stay home for season finale (AP)
The Colts will play Sunday at Jacksonville without starting guard Joe Reitz or backup linebacker A.J. Edds. Both players stayed home Saturday when the team flew to Florida for Indy’s…
2 Colts players stay home for season finale (AP)
The Colts will play Sunday at Jacksonville without starting guard Joe Reitz or backup linebacker A.J. Edds. Both players stayed home Saturday when the team flew to Florida for Indy’s…
Chiefs sign injured LB Siler to 1-year extension (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year contract extension after he missed all of this season because of a torn Achilles tendon. Siler’s agent, David Canter,…
Chiefs sign injured LB Siler to 1-year extension (AP)
The Kansas City Chiefs signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year contract extension after he missed all of this season because of a torn Achilles tendon. Siler’s agent, David Canter,…
Dez Bryant has settled latest debt per Jerry Jones (The National Football Post)
Not only has Dez Bryant settled up his debt with a New York investment firm, he’s matured incredibly over…
Dez Bryant has settled latest debt per Jerry Jones (The National Football Post)
Not only has Dez Bryant settled up his debt with a New York investment firm, he’s matured incredibly over…
Chiefs sign Siler to one-year extension (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year contract extension after he missed all of this season because of a torn Achilles…
Chiefs sign Siler to one-year extension (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year contract extension after he missed all of this season because of a torn Achilles…
Chiefs sign Siler to one-year extension (The Canadian Press)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed linebacker Brandon Siler to a one-year contract extension after he missed all of this season because of a torn Achilles…
Ford ready to play for Raiders (The National Football Post)
Wide receiver Jacoby Ford, who has not played since Nov. 10 due to a foot injury, is expected to play in…
Balzer: Trading Bradford a senseless debate (Yahoo! Sports)
By Howard Balzer The Sports Xchange ST. LOUIS — Please, stop the madness now. Let’s not spend the next four months debating whether the St. Louis Rams should select a…
Video: 10 things to know for Week 17
SportsTalk: Peter King and Mike Florio discuss the major storylines in the final week of the regular season, including how Tony Romo will play against the Giants. (NBC Sports)
PFT picks: Who will win Cowboys-Giants?
PFT’s picks: Dallas and New York play for the NFC East title (Sunday night on NBC), while Cincinnati, Denver and Oakland also put their seasons on the line in the…
Video: PFT Live: Playoffs begin with Cowboys-Giants
PFT Live: Mike Florio previews Sunday night’s play-in game between the Cowboys and Giants. (NBC Sports)
Peyton Hillis Should Blame Himself, Not Madden Curse, for Dismal 2011: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
I’m not sure if anyone has experienced as rapid of a rise, or as steep of a fall, as Peyton Hillis. The Cleveland Browns running back has gone from a…
New Years Mock Draft- 3 Rounds
Happy Holidays to everyone, and happy New Years. Thought I would put together a mock, 3 rounds. Only 1 trade, didn’t want it to get too crazy. I tried to…
Could Knee Injury Change Vikings’ Peterson Forever? (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Last Saturday, against the Washington Redskins, fans watched in horror as Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson’s knee broke the laws of anatomy. Unfortunately for Peterson and the Vikings, the…
Search for franchise quarterback ongoing in Washington (The National Football Post)
The Washington Redskins will close out their season on Sunday at Philadelphia but the Shanahans have already…
Cincinnati vs. Vanderbilt; Liberty Bowl NFL Draft watch notes
The best bowl game of the day is arguably the Liberty Bowl (3:30 p.m., ABC) with Cincinnati and Vanderbilt. Given the five-game schedule for today, that’s not saying much. It…
Illinois vs. UCLA; Kraft Fight Hunger NFL Draft watch notes
Despite it being for a great cause, it’s hard to get excited about the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (3:30 p.m., ESPN). No team enters the bowl season looking worse than…
Reggie Bush buys Segways for his entire offensive line (Yahoo! Sports)
At the very least, it appears that foot traffic in one part of the greater Miami area might be a little backed up today. Through his Twitter account, Miami Dolphins…
Reggie Bush buys Segways for his entire offensive line (Yahoo! Sports)
At the very least, it appears that foot traffic in one part of the greater Miami area might be a little backed up today. Through his Twitter account, Miami Dolphins…
Deon Butler Deserves Playing Time Against Arizona Cardinals: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll needs to test receiver Deon Butler on Sunday (Jan. 1). Butler is healthy again after suffering a broken leg in a game against the…
Devin Hester ‘disappointed’ by Pro Bowl snub (The National Football Post)
The NFL’s all-time leading return man when it comes to touchdowns is bummed he’s not heading to the…
Georgia Tech vs. Utah; Sun Bowl NFL Draft watch notes
It’s always hard to judge offensive linemen who play in a zone blocking scheme. Georgia Tech’s Omoregie Uzzi was a first-team All-ACC and submitted paperwork to the NFL Draft advisory…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles (Yahoo! Sports)
– The NFL has fined Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch $10,000 for wearing cleats with pictures of Skittles on them in the team’s Sunday loss to the San Francisco…
Oakland Raiders’ Injury List Much Improved for Chargers Game: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The injury report for the Oakland Raiders heading into the all important game against the San Diego Chargers may be the shortest list we’ve seen all year. That’s especially good…
Oakland Raiders’ Injury List Much Improved for Chargers Game: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The injury report for the Oakland Raiders heading into the all important game against the San Diego Chargers may be the shortest list we’ve seen all year. That’s especially good…
Eagles Seek Fourth Straight Win: A Fan’s Preview (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Philadelphia Eagles want to finish the 2011 season on a high note. They will have that chance when they take on the Washington Redskins on Sunday, January 1. The…
Fred Taylor wants Jags to hire Jeff Fisher (The National Football Post)
When Fred Taylor played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Fisher once remarked that what was then called…
Fred Taylor wants Jags to hire Jeff Fisher (The National Football Post)
When Fred Taylor played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Fisher once remarked that what was then called…
Fred Taylor wants Jags to hire Jeff Fisher (The National Football Post)
When Fred Taylor played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Fisher once remarked that what was then called…
Fred Taylor wants Jags to hire Jeff Fisher (The National Football Post)
When Fred Taylor played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jeff Fisher once remarked that what was then called…
Texas A&M vs. Northwestern; Meineke Car Care Bowl NFL Draft watch notes
It’s a battle for all the car parts in the Meineke Car Care Bowl between Texas A&M and Northwestern (noon, ESPN). Some NFL Draft analysts are quite on A&M’s Ryan…
Ravens undecided on kicker (The National Football Post)
The Baltimore Ravens have a bit of intrigue at the kicker position heading into Sunday’s pivotal finale at…
Doug Baldwin’s Pending Feat a Source of Hope for the 2012 Seahawks: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The late NFL games on Jan. 1 are chock-full of match-ups with playoff implications. And the Seattle Seahawks and Arizona Cardinals are playing against each other, too. While the game…
Dolphins to sit Bush against Jets (The National Football Post)
The New York Jets’ slim playoff chances might have gotten a boost with the decision by the Miami Dolphins…
Dolphins to sit Bush against Jets (The National Football Post)
The New York Jets’ slim playoff chances might have gotten a boost with the decision by the Miami Dolphins…
Vikings term Adrian Peterson’s surgery ‘successful’ (The National Football Post)
If there is some good news for the Minnesota Vikings it is that running back Adrian Peterson had what was…
Week 17 Game of the Week: Cowboys-Giants (ColdHardFootballFacts.com)
The 2011 regular season concludes with a grand feast of football in primetime: the Dallas Cowboys (8-7) visit the New York Giants (8-7) in a winner-take-all battle to represent the…
Week 17 Game of the Week: Cowboys-Giants (ColdHardFootballFacts.com)
The 2011 regular season concludes with a grand feast of football in primetime: the Dallas Cowboys (8-7) visit the New York Giants (8-7) in a winner-take-all battle to represent the…
Benny Sapp cited for assault at Minneapolis Children’s Hospital (The National Football Post)
What a season it has been for the Minnesota Vikings. With one cornerback, Chris Cook, already on the sideline…
Coughlin Only NFC East Coach Still Playing for His Job: A Fan’s Outlook (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Philadelphia Eagles have faced questions about the fate of Andy Reid for most of the last few months. For that matter, all of the NFC East coaches have had…
Eagles-Redskins Finale Rare Meaningless Week 17 Game: A Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Philadelphia Eagles have nothing at stake against the Washington Redskins on Jan. 1 . Eagles fans like myself can only root for a .500 record that is completely misleading…
Saturday NFL Draft links to click
As some of you know, I really enjoy watching UFC events. UFC 141 last night was brutal, ending with Brock Lesnar announcing his retirement after a first-round TKO. That’s a…
Oakland Raiders Sellout Every Home Game This Season: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
And Sunday makes eight. Eight sellouts out of eight home games for the Oakland Raiders. The team announced the January 1 game against the San Diego Chargers is sold out,…
Oakland Raiders Sellout Every Home Game This Season: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
And Sunday makes eight. Eight sellouts out of eight home games for the Oakland Raiders. The team announced the January 1 game against the San Diego Chargers is sold out,…
Baldwin set to lead Seahawks in receiving (AP)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin could become the first undrafted player since the merger to lead his team in yards receiving as a rookie. To Baldwin, it’s not good…
Scandal, labor woes make 2011 one of sports’ worst (PA SportsTicker)
By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer
Baldwin set to lead Seahawks in receiving (PA SportsTicker)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin could become the first undrafted player since the merger to lead his team in yards receiving as a rookie.
The Best NFL Games Of 2011
According to Merriam-Webster, “best” is a superlative of good. It means: excelling all others (the best student) most productive of good : offerin… Read more: Best Nfl Games, Video, Nfl,…
Oklahoma vs. Iowa; Insight Bowl NFL Draft watch notes
The Insight Bowl with Iowa and Oklahoma (10 p.m., ESPN) feels like the first “big” game in regards to draft prospects. Several others have had solid collections of players for…
Oakland Raiders’ Michael Bush Will Have a Chance to Shine Against Chargers: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
The Oakland Raiders’ running back Michael Bush has done an exceptional job filling in for star running back Darren McFadden, who’s been out with a foot injury since he left…
