Articles filed under Football
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Illini D, Mizzou offense on collision courseAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Ron Zook stood at the lectern Tuesday and let the facts rush from his mouth like a man hopeful his truth-telling will lead to a lighter sentence on judgment day. Instead...
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Big Ten Network not such a big man on cable campusAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - As the proud graduate of a Midwestern land-grant institution, I know this is going to strike many as blasphemy, but I couldn't care less if the Big Ten Network runs on C...
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Bears rest starters in 19-9 loss to BrownsAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Evidently Bears coaches believe the offense is ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 9, since it played just three snaps in the preseason finale, a mostly meaningles...
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For rookies, big stakes in last-chance gameAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Super Bowl-caliber teams like the Bears don't expect much immediate help from NFL rookies. Other than tight end Greg Olsen, their first-round pick, none of this year's d...
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Seventh not always heaven for NUAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - For most collegiate athletic directors, it's a no-brainer. When scheduling home games for their top revenue-generating sport of football, ADs follow a basic formula. Mor...
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Saints-Bulldogs matchup win-win for everyoneAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - It may have taken an extra day of waiting for the game to be played, but considering the two teams hadn't faced one another in nearly 43 years, 24 hours seemed like noth...
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Manning continues to support hometownAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning added a new pitch to his plethora of endorsements Wednesday -- one that came from the heart. On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina...
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Illini defense, Mizzou offense on a big collision courseAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Ron Zook stood at the lectern Tuesday and let the facts rush from his mouth like a man hopeful his truth-telling will lead to a lighter sentence on judgment day. Instead...
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Injuries a big concern as Bears lose 19-9 to BrownsAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Cleveland handed the Bears their first loss in the preseason, but the Bears were more concerned about other losses that took place in the 19-9 defeat Thursday night at S...
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NIU linebacker Brown cleared to play this seasonAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - DEKALB -- Northern Illinois learned Wednesday afternoon that junior linebacker Phil Brown, projected as a starter after spring practice, will be eligible this season. Th...