Articles filed under Football
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Packers' starters build early lead, then rest for playoffsDec 30, 2007 10:00 pm - GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers coach Mike McCarthy had been so incensed with his players' poor performance last week that he considered making his starters play a full four ...
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Scandal scars run deep, but this time I have faith in IlliniDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - History indicates Illinois was a shady football program each of the last two times it played in the Rose Bowl. Hmmmmm. In anticipation of the Fighting Illini's appearanc...
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Mixed emotions from '72 DolphinsDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - MIAMI -- Mercury Morris played online football Saturday night, calling plays for the New England Patriots and New York Giants while trying not to think about the stakes....
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Neuheisel returns to UCLA as coachDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Rick Neuheisel is returning to college coaching at the school where he first found fame and success. Neuheisel, a quarterback who was the MVP in UCLA's 19...
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Playoff run likely in '08 if these six step upDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. What is your off-season blueprint for returning the Bears to a playoff team? A. There are five or six guys who have to accept the responsibility to come back ...
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Frustration builds for BrandDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- Myles Brand wants to change the look of college football. When he watches games, the NCAA president often sees the same old picture: white head coaches p...
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A combination like no otherDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Stripped to the essentials, it's just a throw and a catch. But toss in a handful of large, angry pass-rushing Giants planning to hold a reunion ...
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New England Patriots finish off perfect 16-0 regular season by beating GiantsDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- With one mighty heave, Tom Brady and Randy Moss took care of the record books. Now it's down to business for the unbeaten New England Patriots: ...
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Paterno's Lions win Alamo BowlDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Joe Paterno's 500th game as Penn State coach ended the way most have -- with JoePa on top. Evan Royster broke a tie with a 38-yard touchdown run, and Deon Butler scored ...
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Testaverde will retireDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After 21 seasons, Vinny Testaverde has had enough. The 44-year-old quarterback said Saturday that he'll retire after Carolina's season finale at Tampa...