M&T Bank Stadium
Other than the Indianapolis Colts themselves, the group of people happiest about the Colts' near-miracle comeback against the New England Patriots last Sunday night had to be the Baltimore Ravens.
Cowboys Stadium
Both the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins experienced a reversal of recent fortunes in their previous games. Only one of those NFC East members will be hoping for a repeat of that last result, however, when the teams renew their long and bitter rivalry this Sunday at the new Cowboys Stadium.
Ford Field
Arriving this week at Ford Field? An opportunity for a measured degree of progress for the Detroit Lions.
Lambeau Field
Winning on the road has been a quandary the last year for the playoff-hopeful San Francisco 49ers. That's exactly where they'll be in three of the next five weeks, however, starting with Sunday's tough bout against the Green Bay Packers at legendary Lambeau Field.
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
The Buffalo Bills were hoping to make some history in the state of Florida this season. They just weren't hoping that the site would be Jacksonville, or that the date would be November 22nd.
Arrowhead Stadium
After a tough divisional game last weekend and another on the horizon, the Pittsburgh Steelers just might be looking past this Sunday's meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mall of America Field at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
A losing season is now out of the equation for the 2009 Minnesota Vikings, not that such a notion had ever really entered this talented team's scope.
Giants Stadium
While the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons aren't likely viewing their upcoming matchup as a virtual elimination game, the loser of this Sunday's showdown at the Meadowlands figures to have an uphill climb in its quest to advance to the postseason.
Raymond James Stadium
It just might be possible that the New Orleans Saints are the most unhappy undefeated team in football right now. Thirteen turnovers in four games will do that to a club.
Edward Jones Dome
The Arizona Cardinals have a chance to accomplish a feat the franchise hasn't achieved in 61 years when the NFC West front-runners visit the Edward Jones Dome this Sunday to take on a St. Louis Rams team that hasn't won a game on its home turf in 13 months.
Invesco Field at Mile High
Stop us if you've heard this one before.
Gillette Stadium
Don't fret, New York Jets fans...it probably doesn't mean too much to them.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
As the old adage goes, "If it's not broke, don't fix it."
Soldier Field
The Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles find themselves in strikingly similar predicaments for this Sunday's key clash between the two slumping teams from historic Soldier Field.
Reliant Stadium
Clearly, there is little time for the Houston Texans to dip their collective toe back in the water following the team's Week 10 bye. At 5-4, the Texans' margin for error is slim if they wish to keep their playoff hopes intact, and the resurgent Tennessee Titans don't figure to make things easy on Houston at Reliant Stadium Monday night.
Leaders
Passing: Jake Delhomme - 227 yds
Rushing: DeAngelo Williams - 122 yds
Receiving: Steve Smith - 87 yds
Ricky Williams rushed for a pair of scores and caught a touchdown pass, and Miami held off the Carolina Panthers, 24-17, at Bank of America Stadium.
Verizon Center
The Washington Capitals will aim for a sixth win in seven games when they welcome the Montreal Canadiens for this evening's encounter at Verizon Center.
HSBC Arena
After starting their four-game road trip on a positive note, the Boston Bruins will try to continue heading in the right direction when they visit the Buffalo Sabres for tonight's Northeast Division clash at HSBC Arena.
Joe Louis Arena
The Florida Panthers will shoot for a fourth win in five outings when they visit the Detroit Red Wings tonight in an interconference clash at Joe Louis Arena.
Xcel Energy Center
The Islanders' Matt Moulson didn't enter the season with the label "goal scorer" attached to his name. Twenty-one games into the NHL season, that might have to change.
HP Pavilion
Few teams in the NHL are hotter right now than the Philadelphia Flyers. However, a trip to San Jose to battle the Sharks just might be what cools the club down.
General Motors Place
While the Canucks didn't enjoy very much success on a recent five-game road trip, they at least capped the trek with a convincing win over the Northwest Division-leading Avalanche.
E.L. Romney Stadium
GAME NOTES: Winners of 10 straight games, the sixth-ranked Boise State Broncos now turn their attention to the Utah State Aggies in Western Athletic Conference action at Romney Stadium in Logan.
Land Shark Stadium
GAME NOTES: The Duke Blue Devils will try to keep their bowl hopes alive this weekend, as they challenge the 21st-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes in an ACC clash at Land Shark Stadium.
Michigan Stadium
GAME NOTES: One of the most storied rivalries in all of sports will add another chapter this weekend, as the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines collide in Ann Arbor.
Kinnick Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 15th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes will attempt to halt a two-game losing streak when they play host to the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big Ten Conference clash.
Bryant-Denny Stadium
GAME NOTES: In what appears to be a monumental mismatch, the second-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Chattanooga Mocs, a mediocre FCS team, to Tuscaloosa this weekend.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field
GAME NOTES: The top-ranked Florida Gators welcome the FIU Panthers to Gainesville this weekend for a non-conference contest from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
O'Quinn Field at Robertson Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars open a regular-season ending two- game homestand this weekend, as they try to bounce back against the Memphis Tigers in Conference USA play at Robertson Stadium.
War Memorial Stadium
GAME NOTES: Having now cleared the most serious hurdles standing between themselves and a shot at a BCS bowl, the fourth-ranked TCU Horned Frogs now turn their attention to the rest of their Mountain West Conference schedule, and in particular, the Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie this weekend.
LaVell Edwards Stadium
GAME NOTES: Expecting to have a better showing this week than they did last weekend, the 19th-ranked BYU Cougars welcome the Air Force Falcons to Provo on Saturday afternoon for a Mountain West Conference showdown at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
Memorial Stadium
GAME NOTES: The Clemson Tigers are set for a critical ACC game against the Virginia Cavaliers in Death Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan Field
Carrier Dome
GAME NOTES: Back in the national spotlight with an AP Ranking of 25th this week, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights head to enemy territory as they take on Big East Conference foe Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.
Spartan Stadium
GAME NOTES: The regular season concludes on Saturday for the Penn State Nittany Lions and Michigan State Spartans, as the clubs collide in East Lansing.
Lane Stadium/Worsham Field
GAME NOTES: The 16th-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies host the NC State Wolfpack in an ACC matchup this weekend at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field in Blacksburg.
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 10th-ranked LSU Tigers are set to invade Oxford for what figures to be a highly-competitive SEC game against the Ole Miss Rebels.
Rice-Eccles Stadium
GAME NOTES: With their six-game win streak having recently ended, the 23rd- ranked Utah Utes now turn their attention to the San Diego State Aztecs and the Mountain West Conference challenge that lies before them at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City this weekend.
Clarence D. Martin Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 20th-ranked Oregon State Beavers try to remain in the Pac-10 title race this weekend, as they take on the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman.
Stanford Stadium
GAME NOTES: The 14th-ranked Stanford Cardinal are one of the hottest teams in college football, and they will play host to the California Golden Bears this weekend in a Pac-10 Conference rivalry bout referred to as the "Big Game".
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium
GAME NOTES: The third-ranked Texas Longhorns aim for their 11th win of the season and a Big 12 South Division title, as they play host to the Kansas Jayhawks in conference action this weekend.
Arizona Stadium
GAME NOTES: With both teams controlling their own Pac-10 fate, the 11th-ranked Oregon Duck and Arizona Wildcats meet up in a crucial conference clash in the desert this weekend.
Leaders
Passing: Tyler Hansen - 172 yds
Rushing: Keith Toston - 171 yds
Receiving: Markques Simas - 91 yds
Keith Toston ran for 172 yards and a touchdown and added a receiving score, and the 12th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys -- playing without starting quarterback Zac Robinson -- narrowly avoided an upset with a 31-28 win over Colorado.
Conseco Fieldhouse
The Cleveland Cavaliers try to get back in the win column when they visit the Central Division-rival Indiana Pacers Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Wachovia Center
The Memphis Grizzlies hope to extend their season-high winning streak to three games this evening, when they pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wachovia Center.
Air Canada Centre
The Toronto Raptors are caught in a funk, having lost three straight and five of seven games, and will kick off a three-game homestand tonight versus the Miami Heat at Air Canada Centre.
Philips Arena
Owners of the best record in the Eastern Conference at 10-2, the Atlanta Hawks will shoot for their seventh straight win when they close out a four-game homestand tonight versus the Houston Rockets at Philips Arena.
TD Garden
A pair of Eastern Conference heavyweights square off tonight in Beantown, where the Orlando Magic will take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in a rematch from last year's playoffs.
Ford Center
The Washington Wizards aim for back-to-back wins for the first time this season, as they pay a visit to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center.
American Airlines Center
The Southwest Division-leading Dallas Mavericks shoot for their fifth straight win when they host the Sacramento Kings tonight at American Airlines Center.
Bradley Center
The Charlotte Bobcats are still searching for their first road win of the season and they face a tall task getting it tonight when they visit the much-improved Milwaukee Bucks at Bradley Center.
ORACLE Arena
The Golden State Warriors return to their home floor for the first time since dealing star swingman Stephen Jackson when they host the streaking Portland Trail Blazers tonight.
Staples Center
The class of the NBA's Northwest Division, the Denver Nuggets, head west, aiming for their eight straight win against the lowly Los Angeles Clippers.
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAYTON | 29 | 29 | |
| VILL | 37 | 37 |
End of the 1st Half
Leading Scorers
DAYTON: Chris Wright 10pts
VILL: Corey Fisher 10pts
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECU | 27 | 16 | 43 |
| TENN | 43 | 28 | 71 |
Personal foul committed by Skylar McBee.
Leading Scorers
ECU: Brock Young 13pts
TENN: Scotty Hopson 16pts
Madison Square Garden
Jack Breslin Student Events Center
Toledo (0-2) at (2) Michigan State (2-0)
Madison Square Garden
Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center
South Dakota State (2-0) vs. (7) Purdue (1-0)
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMASON | 19 | 43 | 62 |
| GATECH | 27 | 43 | 70 |
Leading Scorers
GMASON: Kevin Foster 15pts
GATECH: Gani Lawal 18pts
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NFL Player's Association Says NFL Concussion Doctor Might Be Biased
So you’re saying the doctor hired by the NFL and paid to be their resident expert on concussions might be biased against any findings indicating that a long-term career in the NFL could be damaging to your health and well-being? Surely, you can trust the NFL to do its own homework on concussions, and make the best decisions in the interests of its players, since corporations only have the welfare of their employees at heart? And not to invite comparisons to tobacco companies in their dismissal of evidence?
Evidently not. The quote is addressed to Dr. Ira Casson, who has publicly shot down any evidence linking concussions to degenerative neurological conditions, and whom the NFLPA has asked to leave his role as the NFL’s co-chair of the Concussions Committee. We’re sure he’s a credible expert with no biases whatsoever, especially when it comes to potential multimillion dollar lawsuits and his client who pays him well.
by Spencer Hall • Nov 20, 2009 3:03 PM EST
Detainees Torture Americans With 'Favre Shenanigans'
Perhaps the surest sign yet that Brett Favre (aka The Orbiting and Ever-Present Brett Favre PR Death Star/Country Bear Jamboree) will forever be firmly entrenched in the Sports Meme Power Rankings is that his all-encompassing media exposure has now gone international. And we're talking "Wisconsin-National-Guard-camp-in-Iraq" kind of international.
Well played, detainees. No word though on whether or not they also rib the National Guard soldiers about their boyish enthusiasm and propensity to wear Wrangler jeans when not in uniform.
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 20, 2009 12:25 PM EST
Jeremy Shockey Isn't Buying LeBron James In The NFL
And if there's anyone I trust on matters of cross-sport viability -- and on matters of the heart, and pretty much everything else -- it's Jeremy Shockey. Speak, Jeremy:
Uh, false. LeBron may not be a surefire NFL starter, but has Jeremy Shockey seen LeBron? He's not a 4.9 40 when he's dribbling a basketball. 6-foot-8 guys who move as fast as LeBron tend to be able to do anything they ask their freakish bodies to do. Which is why we need LeBron to start liking soccer. I want LeBron playing striker for the U.S. Men's National Team yesterday.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 19, 2009 6:32 PM EST
Mike Shanahan To Meet With Buffalo Bills
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter (I'm beginning to think the man doesn't sleep, and is instead fueled by NFL rumors and inane Twitter questions), the Buffalo Bills are wasting little time in beginning their search for a new head coach. Just one day after firing Dick Jauron, they are already reaching out to Mike Shanahan.
For now, Perry Fewell is the interim head coach, but according to Schefter (again), they are also planning to look at Jim Haslett (currently coaching the Florida Tuskers in the UFL), Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride and the Montreal Alouettes head coach, Marc Trestman.
The Toronto Bills become a more realistic possibility every day.
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 18, 2009 3:52 PM EST
The NFL: Patriotism On Steroids
Have you ever noticed the amount of American flags you see on an NFL broadcast? It seems like they cut away to soldiers like once-a-quarter. Do you ever find yourself wondering whether it’s all a little bit overdone? Like, do we really need a 100-yard flag* covering the field during each team’s national anthem?
If you’ve ever wondered, you’re not alone. This article traces the longstanding correlation between football and what the article calls “super-patriotism.” And it’s a pretty interesting history. Almost since inception, football’s been closely tethered to our flag, military rhetoric, and soliders. None of which is a bad thing; it’s part of what makes football so awesome.
It’s AMERICAN, damnit! But doesn’t it start to feel a bit contrived when fans are inundated with ads like this anytime they turn on a game?
Maybe, maybe not. But there’s no question, when it comes to loving America, the NFL’s got the (free) market cornered.
(*How do they transport that flag? Is it one big piece of fabric, or a bunch of velcro pieces? Does the flag have its own truck? Does it ever touch the ground? We need answers!)
by Andrew Sharp • Nov 18, 2009 2:59 PM EST
Brady Quinn Fined For Cheap Shot
Brady Quinn has been fined an undisclosed amount for taking out Terrell Suggs knee on Monday night, a move that has likely cost the Ravens’ linebacker a few weeks of playing time. Earlier this season, Brett Favre and Mark Sanchez were fined $10,000 and $5,000, respectively, for similar blocks. It’s safe to assume Quinn was fined more than that because of the injury it caused.
At Stupid Sports Blog, which despite its name is actually quite clever, they ponder if this whole incident is the NFL’s fault for not punishing these dangerous QB blocks more severely before someone got hurt.
UPDATE: Per Adam Schefter, Quinn's fine was $10,000.
by Chris Mottram • Nov 18, 2009 12:44 PM EST
Vince Young Spawns Texans-Fan Death Match
Vince Young's comeback has Titans fans excited, but it's also drawn the attention of a different sort: Texans fan boys still angry the Texans passed on Young in the 2006 NFL draft. The fan boys are out in droves, thereby spawning a vicious debate between those who think Vince Young is just OK and those who think Vince Young is Steve Young with better legs. The debate came to a head today at Battle Red Blog. Guys, guys. Take it easy. Put down the swords, take a deep breath, and let's just all agree that Reggie Bush sucks. OK? OK.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 17, 2009 7:11 PM EST
Larry Johnson Has Big Plans For When The Bengals Play The Chiefs
According to KC Star’s Kent Babb, this is what Larry Johnson had to say on his Facebook page yesterday:
Get ready Kansas City, because on Dec. 27th, you’re gonna get TRAMPLED UPON by Larry Johnson … as long as you’d kindly play along by laying down on the turf 2.9 yards away from the line of scrimmage. Any further than that, and LJ simply won’t be able to reach you. Thanks.
by Chris Mottram • Nov 17, 2009 9:55 AM EST
Jets Makes Coach Rex Ryan Cry
Rex Ryan, the head coach of the New York Jets, is intense. He's been a defensive line coach and defensive coordinator. He's big, angry and yells. A lot. He says things like, "I didn't come here to kiss Bill Belichick's rings." So, why was he crying in front of his team on Monday?
Ryan also cried after they got their first win of the season, at Houston, but this time, there were no tears of joy -- the Jets have lost five of their past six games. Darrelle Revis later said, "I was a little upset to see him that way."
There was seemingly something sincere and honest when Dick Vermeil cried. But when Ryan cries, it feels ... awkward. I wonder what his dad would think.
by Ryan Hudson • Nov 17, 2009 9:55 AM EST
The NFL Does Not Appreciate Bud Adams's Enthusiasm
What happens when you flick off an entire crowd of people? If you're NFL owner Bud Adams -- who happened to be sharing a box with notoriously uptight league commissioner Roger Goodell during Sunday's phalanx display -- you enjoy your moment in the sun as much as possible, because you better believe it's costing you.
Yes, the 86-year-old Adams was fined $250,000 by the NFL for his obscene gestures Sunday, which would be a lot of money to most NFL players. Alas, when you're worth $1.1 billion immediately after the worst financial crisis of in 80 years, $250k is merely the cost of doing middle-finger business. Bought, and sold.
by Eamonn Brennan • Nov 16, 2009 6:47 PM EST
Jon Gruden Signs ESPN Extension, MNF To Remain Insufferable
Bad news for both teams in need of a new head coach and for those of us who used to enjoy watching football on Monday night: Jon Gruden has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN.
There were rumors that Gruden was atop Dan Snyder’s wishlist as the replacement for Jim Zorn, somewhat by default with all other would-be options making their disinterest clear. So much for that. Even as a Redskins fan, I’m actually far more upset that I’m stuck listening to Gruden on Monday night’s than I am about not having him as the team’s next coach. Expect a few more years of hard-hitting analysis, such as, “THIS GUY here … THIS GUY, he just knows how to play the game of football,” which I always find much more insightful than Ron Jaworski’s ability to actually break down plays.
by Chris Mottram • Nov 16, 2009 10:08 AM EST
Redskins Pull Off The Rare Fake FG/Fake Punt/TD Pass Play
It is amazing that play worked for several reasons:
1) The Skins tipped their hand. What you don’t see in that video is that the Skins went into motion with the kicker moving to the slot and the holder — punter Hunter Smith — dropping back in the QB position before realizing they had 10 men on the field and calling timeout. They came back and still ran the original play call. In other words, the Broncos already knew a trick play was coming.
2) Smith had to throw the ball about 50 yards when you factor in field width. Not something you’d expect a punter to be capable of doing.
3) This is the 2009 Redskins.
by Chris Mottram • Nov 16, 2009 9:50 AM EST
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