Tag Archive | "coach"

Charlie Weis Drops a Bomb on Pete Carroll

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Charlie Weis may be finished with college football, but he’s not quite finished with USC coach Pete Carroll. In an otherwise straightforward exit interview with IrishIllustrated.com’s Tim Prister, Weis implied Carroll lived with a graduate student, separate from his wife. Update: IrishIllustrated.com is [...]

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Shout it out: Texas a deserving No. 2

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Bo Pelini is livid after the game, claiming the final decision was made for the BCS. ARLINGTON, Texas — Sophomore Terrence Moore led the men in red up the field and into the tunnel. At the locker room door, Moore yelled an obscenity, and then tried to slam his Nebraska helmet through the concrete floor.   So began [...]

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Spotlight Game: No. 12 Georgia Tech vs. No. 25 Clemson

Friday, December 4, 2009

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Place: Tampa, Fla. Time: 8 p.m. Saturday TV: ESPN Line: Pick ‘em Three reasons Clemson will win Clemson will try to get the ball into C.J. Spiller’s hands any way possible Saturday. Patient defense: It’s a lock that among its 50 or so rushing plays, Georgia Tech and its option-based offense will sprinkle in at least a couple big gainers. Clemson [...]

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Neuheisel’s take: Hard to go against Oregon

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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For Rick Neuheisel, it’s Sean Canfield vs. Jeremiah Masoli. Thursday’s Civil War between Oregon and Oregon State will finally crown a Pac-10 champion after a wild season in the league. Sporting News‘ Dave Curtis asked UCLA coach Rick Neuheisel, whose Bruins lost to both teams this season, to analyze the matchup.   “To … Read more from the original [...]

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Mock draft: Changing needs, changing picks and emerging players

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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Dez Bryant promises to pull the Rams’ offense with his big-play ability. Changes in team needs have SN’s War Room scouts adjusting their projected picks for the 2010 NFL Draft. As a result, big jumps are made for Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant and Tennessee cornerback Eric Berry. However, the draft remains top heavy with [...]

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Scouts’ views: Favre looks like MVP; newfound discipline key for Bengals

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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Fewer turnovers and better numbers by comparison mark Brett Favre as the MVP. Ten observations and opinions after Week 12 from two NFL scouts, one from an NFC team and the other from an AFC team:  1. The MVP race comes down to the three quarterbacks: Colts QB Peyton Manning, Vikings QB Brett Favre and Saints QB [...]

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FanHouse MUVPs: Western Conference

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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It’s time to give some ink to players who rarely get it — unless they mess up. It’s time for NHL FanHouse’s MUVPs - Most Unsung Valuable Players. We’re not talking happy surprises here like Rich Peverley or Matt Moulson. This is a chance to honor players way under the radar. The selections are based [...]

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McDaniels Apologizes for Profane Speech

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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The NFL Network found itself scrambling to apologize late Thanksgiving night after accidentally airing an profanity-laced pep talk Broncos coach Josh McDaniels gave to his team during Denver’s win over the Giants. Tuesday, McDaniels offered his own apology for the incident. “I certainly didn’t intend for that to come across in that fashion,” McDaniels said. “I hope [...]

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Week 14 story lines: Florida, Alabama poised for a classic

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Sporting News’ Matt Hayes examines five story lines of Week 14. 1. Game for the ages Carlos Dunlap won’t be in uniform for Florida on Saturday after his DUI arrest. It’s pretty simple at this point: Win and you’re in. That’s the easy part. The rest—a game of redemption, a Heisman Trophy moment, a 22-game winning streak, No. [...]

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Brady’s bunch appears prepped for a short stay in playoffs

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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The Patriots are 7-4. They probably will win the AFC East and make the playoffs for the seventh time in the last nine years. But something is not quite right with the Brady Bunch. A prime-time pummeling by the Saints on Monday night was an indication that this team is not performing at its customary high [...]

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