Archive for February, 2008

Patriots to be Dealt Aces in Super Bowl XLII

February 29th, 2008

Patriots to be Dealt Aces in Super Bowl XLII Game:  New York Giants (13-6) vs. New England Patriots (18-0) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, AZ) When: 6:32 PM EST on FOX Announcers: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Tom Brady scoffed when told Wednesday that New York Giants receiver Plaxico [...]

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Kentucky suspends Warford indefinitely

February 28th, 2008

Kentucky suspends Warford indefinitely Kentucky cornerback Paul Warford was suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. Warford started 11 games as a sophomore for the Wildcats in 2007, making 41 tackles with two interceptions and nine pass breakups. Coach Rich Brooks didn’t say whether Warford would be able to participate in spring practice, [...]

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Fitzgerald no longer a student at Virginia

February 28th, 2008

Fitzgerald no longer a student at Virginia Virginia defensive end Jeffrey Fitzgerald is not enrolled in classes this semester. Sports information director Jim Daves confirmed Monday the sophomore from Richmond, who is been expected to take over as the team’s top pass-rusher with the departure of Chris Long to the NFL, is no longer [...]

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Fitzgerald no longer a student at Virginia

February 27th, 2008

Fitzgerald no longer a student at Virginia Virginia defensive end Jeffrey Fitzgerald is not enrolled in classes this semester. Sports information director Jim Daves confirmed Monday the sophomore from Richmond, who is been expected to take over as the team’s top pass-rusher with the departure of Chris Long to the NFL, is no longer [...]

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Seeing the combine from a different view

February 26th, 2008

Seeing the combine from a different view Not many non-NFL types get to sit in the stands at the Combine. Scout.com was able to land a seat to watch QBs and WRs.
Report: Hoosiers have spent $4M since 2000 Indiana has paid more than $4 million since 2000 to coaches and athletic department administrators [...]

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Texas vs. Texas A&M back on Thanksgiving (AP)

February 25th, 2008

Texas vs. Texas A&M back on Thanksgiving (AP) The Texas-Texas A&M football rivalry will move back to its traditional Thanksgiving slot for the next two years. The longtime Thanksgiving event was moved to the day after in 1996. The switch back accommodates a Thanksgiving night ESPN broadcast, Texas athletic [...]

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Bears sign quarterback Grossman

February 25th, 2008

Bears sign quarterback Grossman
“You look at how he played at the end of the football season until he came up with that injury, he is playing good football.”
Quarterback Rex Grossman signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Chicago Bears and will compete for the starting job. via [...]

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Jackson’s lack of size could hurt draft stock

February 24th, 2008

Jackson’s lack of size could hurt draft stock Cal WR DeSean Jackson has speed to burn, but is he big enough to succeed in the NFL? Scout.com examines his pro potential.
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Ruling that stripped OU of 8 wins in 2005 overturned

February 24th, 2008

Ruling that stripped OU of 8 wins in 2005 overturned Oklahoma will have its eight wins reinstated from its 2005 Holiday Bowl season. An NCAA appeals committee partially overturned its ruling in the infractions case involving former quarterback Rhett Bomar. The NCAA Infractions Appeals Committee says Oklahoma should not have been found guilty [...]

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AFC Pro Bowl Team

February 23rd, 2008

AFC Pro Bowl Team The AFC has 24 first time Pro Bowlers: Ben Roethlisberger, Derek Anderson, Joseph Addai, Fred Taylor, Willis McGahee, Braylon Edwards, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Kellen Winslow, McNeill, Thomas, Logan Mankins, Kris Dielman, Dan Koppen, Jared Allen, Albert Haynesworth, Vince Wilfork, Harrison, Vrabel, Ryans, Asante Samuel, Antonio Cromartie, Antoine Bethea, Rob Bironas and [...]

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