Archive for July, 2008

UCLA RB Bell cleared for fall practice (AP)

July 31st, 2008

UCLA RB Bell cleared for fall practice (AP) UCLA running back Kahlil Bell, recovering from a knee injury, was cleared for full practice when preseason workouts begin Tuesday. Bell, who led the Bruins in rushing last season, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in a 20-7 [...]

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Predictions for 2008 season

July 31st, 2008

Predictions for 2008 season Will Georgia emerge with a national title? Scout.com predicts conference champs, overachievers, underachievers and more.
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Arkansas suspends Wade, Burton after arrests

July 30th, 2008

Arkansas suspends Wade, Burton after arrests Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino suspended linebacker Freddy Burton and wide receiver Marques Wade for the season’s first two games after both were arrested on drunken driving charges.
2 Razorbacks suspended after DUI arrests (AP) Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino suspended linebacker Freddy Burton and [...]

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Lifesaver Gonzalez gets praise from Obama and Bush

July 30th, 2008

Lifesaver Gonzalez gets praise from Obama and Bush
Saving a man’s life has brought Tony Gonzalez praise from the current president and possibly the next one.
Bears‘ Hester signs 4-year contract
Kick returner Devin Hester has signed a new [...]

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2 Razorbacks suspended after DUI arrests (AP)

July 29th, 2008

2 Razorbacks suspended after DUI arrests (AP) Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino suspended linebacker Freddy Burton and wide receiver Marques Wade for the season’s first two games after both were arrested on drunken driving charges. Petrino issued a statement Tuesday, suspending the two from the Razorbacks’ opener against Western Illinois [...]

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Brett Favre a no-show for now, Aaron Rodgers takes QB role as Packers open training camp

July 29th, 2008

Brett Favre a no-show for now, Aaron Rodgers takes QB role as Packers open training camp
With the Brett Favre standoff still simmering, Aaron Rodgers took his place Monday as the Packers‘ new starting quarterback.
Arrests cloud Kentucky QB situation (AP) Rich Brooks [...]

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Baylor expected to have bear of a time in ‘08

July 28th, 2008

Baylor expected to have bear of a time in ‘08 Baylor has a new coach, but Art Briles needs a lot more to work with if he’s to succeed in the ultra-competitive Big 12, CFN says.
Arrests cloud Kentucky QB situation (AP) Rich Brooks has spent the [...]

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At 81, JoePa can still coach, and gab (AP)

July 28th, 2008

At 81, JoePa can still coach, and gab (AP) Joe Paterno was holding court at age 81, with no sign the Hall of Famer has lost his comic touch or his desire to coach Penn State. “I like what I’m doing, I’m having fun, I enjoy it. I don’t [...]

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Top five freshmen to watch

July 27th, 2008

Top five freshmen to watch Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones leads a talented class of incoming freshmen. Bleacher Report runs down the top five.
Manning misses another day of Colts camp (AP) Peyton Manning still hasn’t made it to training camp. The two-time league MVP missed his second [...]

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Falcons Release TE Crumpler To Start Rebuilding

July 26th, 2008

Falcons Release TE Crumpler To Start Rebuilding
“As a football coach it is never easy to cut any player, especially veteran players who have been valuable members of the organization”
The Atlanta Falcons released four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler and six other players Friday in the first [...]

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