Articles filed under Football
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Pressing NU needs win-out for bowl berthNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - When Pat Fitzgerald addressed his players Monday about their recent fourth-quarter struggles, he talked about grade-school basketball rather than Big Ten football. "You'...
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Mediocrity ahead as Bears' 2nd half beginsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - At 3-5, the Bears obviously need to put together a winning streak to keep their thin playoff hopes alive. The next three opponents, a combined 9-14, offer a perfect oppo...
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November the month to figure out Big Ten teamsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Some college sports fans live for March and its accompanying Madness. Others prefer September, when they can start flexing their tailgating muscles again. Chris Kearney'...
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Peterson sets NFL record with 296 rushing yards in Vikings winNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- Minutes after Adrian Peterson lost a fourth-quarter fumble at the San Diego 20-yard line, the ball was back in his hands. He rumbled around right end, pau...
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Weis happy with unhappy teamNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - Some might have surveyed the sad scene in Notre Dame's locker room and deemed that the team finally had reached its breaking point. Charlie Weis saw it differently. When...
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BC now plays for ACC titleNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - BOSTON -- The national championship that was within its sights was never a goal for Boston College, coach Jeff Jagodzinski insists. Instead, the Atlantic Coast Conferenc...
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Bills RB Lynch runs, throws for touchdownsNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - Who needs to debate the Bills' revolving door at quarterback when Marshawn Lynch showed he can effectively fill two positions? The rookie running back threw a touchdown ...
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Saints (4-4) march back into contentionNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS -- Opposing coaches may as well incinerate game film of the Saints' dreadful 0-4 start. The team in those clips ceased to exist a month ago. Drew Brees threw...
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Favre becomes just third QB to beat 31 teamsNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Add one more uncommon distinction to the glittering resume of Brett Favre. Hitting Greg Jennings for a 60-yard touchdown pass with 3:05 to go Sunday,...
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Rosenfels stays cool in Black HoleNov 04, 2007 10:00 pm - OAKLAND, Calif. -- Whether it's in a starting role or relief, Sage Rosenfels once again saved his best for the fourth quarter. Rosenfels connected with Andre' Davis on a...