Archive for January, 2008

Pitt NFL draft bio: Joe Clermond

Guys like Pitt defensive end — or, maybe, linebacker — Joe Clermond give pro scouts headaches. via College Football News

Panthers owner Richardson does it his way

“We don’t play wild music at the games. We try to do things in a dignified way”
Fans at Sunday’s Super Bowl will be treated with a dizzying display of glitz, noise and hype before and during the game, including a halftime show featuring Tom Petty. via Lakeland Ledger

Our man made 100 preseason NFL predictions. How’d he do? Let’s just…

As Evander Holyfield once yelled at a cowering Charley Steiner in an old This Is SportsCenter spot, “Charley, come on out and get your whuppin’.” So here I am, willing to take a whuppin’ for any of the 100 … via ESPN

Jaguars officially say goodbye to Dave Campo

Dave Campo, who served as the Assistant Head Coach / Secondary on Jack Del Rio’s staff has accepted a positionA with the Dallas Cowboys.A The former Cowboys head coach is returning to Dallas to fill the vacant … via MVN - Recent Articles

Falcons hire Scelfo to coach tight ends

New Falcons coach announced a pair of assistants Wednesday, hiring tight ends coach Chris Scelfo and assistant offensive line coach Paul Dunn. via Fox Sports

Jones paving way for Garrett to be Dallas Cowboys’ head coach

Jerry Jones should end the sham and just fire Wade Phillips, if that’s what he wants to do. via SportsDay

Sports on TV: Everett interview to run on Abc, Espn

“I tried my hardest, you know, put all my heart into it - just to let them know I was all right. But it wasn’t all right.”
Injured Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett will discuss the harrowing moments after an on-field collision threatened his life during an interview set to air today on ABC. […]

NEW! Web ExclusiveDuckett wants another season with the Lions

“The offense won’t have to change much, he knows the personnel, he knows what we can do and what we can’t. I think that’s a bonus to bring someone in house rather than elsewhere.”
If T.J. Duckett has his way, heOll return for a second season as a Lion. “I would like to,” Duckett told […]

Houston to make a bid for 2012 Super Bowl

“We will aggressively meet and exceed the NFL’s requirements.”
Houston’s business and hospitality industry leaders along with government officials will put together a bid to host Super Bowl XVLI in February 2012, it was announced today. via KHOU-TV Houston

McGahee headed to Pro Bowl

“It is an honor and a privilege to be going to the Pro Bowl, especially when your peers have a say in the matter”
McGahee, a second alternate, earned a trip to Hawaii because Tomlinson has a sprained knee. via Globe and Mail

Super Bowl XLII: Five questions with impersonator Frank Caliendo.

“It came from another comedian who told me to try him. I started studying some of the things he says, some of them crazy, and it just took off.”
TRIBUNE Who is going to win, Patriots or Giants? “I’m pickin’ the Patriots because the Patriot Act is my favorite way of getting information people don’t […]

Big man in Big Apple: Eli’s doing a Super job

“That would be nice. That is the goal”
CHANDLER, Ariz. — He’ll be the first to admit he’s not Peyton Manning. And he’s not Philip Rivers or Phil Simms, either.
He’s Eli Manning, for better or for worse.
And from the moment the New York Giants acquired him in 2004, that’s all they ever wanted from him.
‘The […]

Indy might bid to host 2012 Super Bowl

“We had to use stop sticks that took out three of his tires.”
A delegation from Indianapolis will travel to Arizona this week for the Super Bowl, with an eye toward the city making a bid for the 2012 game. via The Courier-Journal

Panthers DE Rucker still undecided on future

Panthers DE Rucker still undecided on future By MIKE CRANSTON : AP Sports Writer Jan 24, 2008 It’s been nearly a month since the Carolina Panthers ended their season, but defensive end Mike Rucker still hasn’t … via HeraldSun.com

Bengals Sign Another Palmer

On Wednesday, the Bengals announced the signing of another Palmer to the team: free agent quarterback Jordan Palmer, the younger brother of current Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer. via Cincypost.Com

Ravens Hire Rosburg To Coach Special Teams

The Baltimore Ravens hired Jerry Rosburg as special teams coach Wednesday, a move that provides veteran leadership on a unit that is particularly meaningful to new head coach John Harbaugh. via WJZ-TV Baltimore

Ravens hire Rosburg to coach special teams

The Baltimore Ravens hired Jerry Rosburg as special teams coach Wednesday, a move that provides veteran leadership on a unit that is particularly meaningful to new head coach John Harbaugh. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Aussie Packers fan heads back Down Under with plans to write book

“Though not a Packers fan, Kelly has certainly touched many hearts with her behind-the-scenes devotion to her boys and to keeping things together to help make this all happen”
GREEN BAY - The season’s over, but it’s not the end of the journey for Wayne Scullino. via WisInfo

Giants kicker realizes dream

“It could have easily happened with somebody throwing an interception for a touchdown A but just to be able to be out there on that field and hold that ball for him to kick us to the Super Bowl was pretty memorable for me.”
Jeff Feagles outlived his high school. He also remembers the Phoenix […]

Ryan Seacrest is on ‘What Is Sexy?’ list

“Ryan came to our fashion show in November and he had the best smile on our red carpet”
Victoria’s Secret executives and designers voted, and they think Ryan Seacrest has the sexiest smile. via Contra Costa Times

It’s Little Eli’s turn to be The Manning

“People are acting like it would take lightning to strike for us to win”
Eli Manning is going to guide his team to victory in a Super Bowl, exactly the same way big brother Peyton did a year ago? No way, people say. via Chicago Tribune

Poll: Make dogfighting felony

“What kind of person would want to participate in that?”
When it comes to dogfighting as sport, the vast majority of Wyoming voters appear to be of the same mind: They don’t like it. via Casper Star Tribune

Giant growing pains for Plaxico

“Then, miraculously he comes out, and he was out there playing.”
Playing all year on a sprained ankle hasn’t stopped Plaxico Burress from being Eli Manning’s go-to receiver. via NY Daily News

Another day of Pats practice, another day without Tom Brady

For the second consecutive day, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady wasnt in the locker room or at practice when reporters and cameramen were allowed inside yesterday. via Daily News

Stanton, Duckett want to be part of Lions’ future

“I don’t know what’s happening”
Drew Stanton and T.J. Duckett, both former Michigan State University standouts, hope to be a bigger part of the Detroit Lions’ rebuilding effort next season. via Grand Rapids Press

Jess and Tony Make Semisweet Music

Cowboys fans may think hangin’ with Jessica Simpson has hurt Tony Romo ’s game, but what about his singing? After some off-color “encouragement” from the audience, the Dallas QB took the stage at West … via E! Online - What’s Hot

Ravens Keep Two Coaches, Ogden Could Return

Owings Mills, Md. The Ravens have announced they are retaining two of the assistants who served under the previous coaching regime. via WJLA-TV Arlington

TIMES: UW linebacker played season after his bloody print was tied to shooting

“While his Washington teammates were out socializing on Friday and Saturday nights, Jeremiah Pharms was home changing diapers”
By KEN ARMSTRONG and NICK PERRY / The Seattle Times When the Cleveland Browns drafted Jeremiah Pharms in April 2001, the team praised him as a family man, responsible and mature. via KING5 News

Swimmer off to the land of cheese heads

“The 800 free is not my best event. I love the backstroke and I’ve always loved the 400 I.M.”
Mississauga’s Monika Stitski is not a Green Bay Packers fan - ‘ yet. The 18-year-old swimmer has been too busy working on her own athletic career to bother with Wisconsin’s favourite National Football League … via […]

Alonzo Spellman Facing Multiple Charges

Former Dallas Cowboy Alonzo Spellman was arrested Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla., after a brief car chase. via KSAT-TV San Antonio