Articles filed under Football
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Look for more Olsen, HesterOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - During training camp, it seemed that every other pass was thrown to cornerback-turned-wide receiver Devin Hester or rookie tight end Greg Olsen. Players and coaches gush...
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Palatine adds four to Hall of Fame with Friday ceremonyOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - The class is loaded with class. Four names will be added Friday to the Palatine High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and this distinguished group arrives with impressive c...
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Packers stay unbeaten with 23-16 defeat of MinnesotaSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- The record is his, for now, and Brett Favre can return his focus on two other numbers: 4-0. To hear him tell it over and over, this is all he has ever wor...
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Griese, grimy start for new QBSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- Turns out Brian Griese didn't give the Bears any better chance to win than Rex Grossman did. But so many of his teammates played so poorly in Sunday's sloppy ...
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Poor turnover margin hurting WildcatsSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Northwestern's defense saw several bright spots Saturday, none shinier than defensive tackle John Gill. But run stopping and backfield disruption don't take the place o...
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Bird poop a problem for BengalsSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI -- The owners of the stadium where the Cincinnati Bengals play have withdrawn a request seeking city approval to shoot pigeons that have been pooping on fans ...
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6 sacks for Giants' UmenyioraSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - With Hall of Famer Lawrance Taylor on the sidelines as an honorary captain, it was appropriate that the New York Giants sacked the Philadelphia Eagles unmercifully. Osi ...
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Record-setting day for HesterSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- The Lions' special teams managed to do something the Bears' offense hasn't this season -- get the ball to Devin Hester. Even though Detroit's plan was to avoi...
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Bears ground game lackingSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- It was another typically lousy day for Cedric Benson and the Bears' running game. Benson, the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft, entered the game averagin...
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West Virginia QB White (thigh bruise) day to daySep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- West Virginia quarterback Pat White's status for Saturday's game at Syracuse is uncertain as he recuperates from a bruise on his right thigh. WVU co...