Articles filed under Football
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Illinois enjoying rare roll going into NU gameNov 10, 2009 10:00 pm - When dissecting the Ron Zook era at Illinois, it's unfair to throw out the 2007 season. After all, the Illini hadn't been to the Rose Bowl in 24 years until Zook, Rashar...
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Weis has chance for biggest victoryNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Beleagured Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis gets just what he needs most this week: a chance to beat a highly rated team. The Irish play at eighth-ranke...
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Lovie says he hates being averageNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - At 4-4, the Bears have a better record than just 13 of the 31 other NFL teams. They have the eighth-best record in the NFC, leaving them with an uphill fight for one of ...
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Apologetic Harris should play vs. 49ersNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - If there's an upside to Tommie Harris getting tossed just four plays into Sunday's game for punching the Cardinals' Deuce Lutui, it's that he should be the freshest play...
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NU, Illinois to tangle for Sweet Sioux trophyNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - The Sweet Sioux Tomahawk trophy rests peacefully and permanently in Northwestern's football office. The Land of Lincoln Trophy, the new prize designed by Naperville's Di...
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Zook says Juice questionable for NorthwesternNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois football coach Ron Zook now says he's cautiously optimistic that quarterback Juice Williams will play Saturday against Northwestern. Zook told repo...
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Singletary: 49ers are a playoff teamNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Alex Smith briefly watched film of Sunday's game before moving on to the next task: the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. The quick turnaround mean...
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Carter, Steelers pick off Broncos 28-10Nov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - DENVER - Rarely has playing it safe paid off so well for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tyrone Carter started in place of safety Ryan Clark as a precaution Monday night and ma...
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Can Smith survive loss to Packers?Nov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - Circle Dec. 13 on your calendars, all you Lovie Smith critics. That's the day the odds could shift from the Bears' head coach being back next season to him being blown a...
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Packers CEO not judging team yetNov 09, 2009 10:00 pm - GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers president Mark Murphy viewed the team's 38-28 washout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday firsthand. But after exiting Raymond James St...