Entries from December 2007

Judge to Vick’s co-defendants: Sucks to be you

November 30th, 2007 · No Comments

In the never ending saga that is Michael Vick, two of the former NFL stars co-defendants were sentenced today to 18 and 21 months in prison on the dogfighting and conspiracy charges - both sentences were on the high end of what was recommended by the prosecutors.  Both men will also be fined $250 and […]

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Tags: Atlanta Falcons · NFL

Romo and the Cowboys prove they are the team to beat in the NFC

November 30th, 2007 · No Comments

Tony Romo, who is dating Jessica Simpson…had to say it…led the Cowboys to their 11th victory of the season and clinched a playoff spot in a 27-27 win over the Green Bay Packers. Romo threw 4 TD’s, 2 to Patrick Crayton and 1 to T.O in a game that saw Ironman himself, Brett Favre, leave […]

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Tags: Dallas Cowboys · Green Bay Packers · NFL

Art Monk for Hall of Fame

November 30th, 2007 · No Comments

I have to get something off of my chest.  It is time for the Hall of Fame selections for this year, and, once again, Art Monk is one of the semi-finalists.  This will be his eighth year since his eligibility began.  Depending upon your age, you may or may not remember Art Monk.  If you […]

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Tags: Buffalo Bills · Dallas Cowboys · NFL · New York Giants · Washington Redskins

NFL Hall of Fame Semifinalists Announced

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Veteran wide receiver Cris Carter and cornerback Darrell Green were selected among the 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. The group, which also includes former National Football League Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, running back Terrell Davis and defensive end Richard Dent, were chosen from 124 preliminary nominees […]

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Tags: NFL

Tom Osborne declares himself temporary interim coach…for now

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

He is back…Tom Osborne just again the head football coach at the University of Nebraska. Osborne, who is also the interim athletic director, declared himself interim head coach until he can find a replacement for former coach Bill Callahan.
The key reason for adding another interim title to his resume is that he will now be […]

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Tags: College Football

We Need a Playoff!!! At Least For This Year

November 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

In the last five or ten years, big boy college football has wrestled with trying to crown a legitimate national champion.  The renovation process started with the Bowl Alliance which then morphed into the BCS, all the while, a segment of the college football world has been screaming for a playoff. 
I personally have been […]

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Tags: BCS · College Football · Georgia · Hawaii · Kansas · LSU · Missouri · National Championship Game · Ohio State · USC · Virginia Tech · West Virginia

No shock here…Michigan asks to talk to Les Miles

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

The University of Michigan asked LSU for permission to talk to head coach Les Miles and LSU agreed…as long as they wait until after the SEC championship game this week. I am sure if an offer is made to Miles by Michigan LSU will do there best to match it, but in the end if […]

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Tags: College Football

BCS Bowl Predictions

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

We are getting close to season end of the college football season so I wanted to throw out my BCS bowl predictions.
BCS Championship Game: Missouri vs Ohio State
Most people are picking West Virginia to roll over Pittsburgh and Missouri will lose to Oklahoma. Well I dont see it that way, I think West Virginia will […]

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Tags: Big East · College Football · Ohio State · Virginia Tech

Comeback Ends Short for Ricky Williams

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

After a game in which he produced very little, embattled running back Ricky Williams has sustained a torn chest muscle.  Williams was hurt Monday at Pittsburgh, when he played in his first game in nearly two years. He returned following a 1½-year suspension for his latest violation of the NFL drug policy. Williams was injured […]

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Tags: Miami Dolphins · NFL

Packers Vs. Cowboys: Clash of the Titans

November 28th, 2007 · No Comments

This Thursday, everyone will have a front row seat to a great matchup of two great NFC teams, the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. Not only is it a matchup of teams with high aspirations but it is an even more interesting matchup with Tony Romo against Brett Favre. Both QBs are […]

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Tags: Dallas Cowboys · Green Bay Packers · NFL