Articles filed under Football
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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...
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Will Weis' QB mystery affect Georgia Tech?Aug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Charlie Weis has gone to great lengths to conceal his opening-game starting quarterback, insisting the covert approach gives Notre Dame an edge over Georgia Tech. But a...
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Texas rewards Brown with contract extensionAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - AUSTIN -- Texas coach Mack Brown on Tuesday got a two-year contract extension, a raise and a pair of hefty bonuses to come later. He also got a promise of a good job if ...
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Hokies see lessons in fall of school's favorite sonAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - BLACKSBURG, Va. -- The doors that lead to the large auditorium where Virginia Tech's football team meets are kept propped open these days, giving passers-by a clear view...
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Apologetic Briggs: I'm very luckyAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - After losing control and crashing his 640-horsepower Lamborghini Murcielago early Monday, Bears linebacker Lance Briggs said Tuesday that he panicked. "I didn't want the...
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Illini could play seven true freshmenAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - When freshman receiver Arrelious Benn injured his right shoulder in Illinois' first big scrimmage on Aug. 11, he looked like a longshot to be ready for Saturday's opener...
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Meadows takes top spot in 7AAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Rolling Meadows hopes to be No. 1 in Class 7A when the football season ends in November in Champaign. But the Mustangs are No. 1 in the Associated Press 7A state ranking...