It's the midpoint of the season, sort of. Eight weeks are in the books, but only eight teams have played eight games. For the other 24, the season won't hit the turn until next week. And while we're starting to get a feel for the good teams and the bad teams and the [...]
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October 31st, 2011
Impressive Win Puts Eagles Back in NFC East Mix
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Impressive Win Puts Eagles Back in NFC East Mix
It's the midpoint of the season, sort of. Eight weeks are in the books, but only eight teams have played eight games. For the other 24, the season won't hit the turn until next week. And while we're starting to get a feel for the good teams and the bad teams and the [...]
October 30th, 2011
Cowher Doesn’t Plan to Coach Next Year
Over the last two years, the NFL has done plenty to improve the procedures that apply after a player has been diagnosed with a concussion. The next frontier will be improving the procedures for determining that the player has a concussion in the first place. The league's various measures, which came promptly after Congress [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: antitrust exemption, coach, concussion, Cowher, doesn't, dr julian bailes, game ends, kris dielman, neurologist, next, Nfl, plan, player, requirement, university health system, year Comments OffOctober 30th, 2011
Georgia Tech Deals No. 6 Clemson First Loss
John Bazemore / Clemson running back Mike Bellamy, left, and quarterback Tajh Boyd sit on the bench in the final moments of the No. 6 Tigers 31-17 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday night. By PAUL NEWBERRY updated 11:52 p.m. ET Oct. 29, 2011 ATLANTA – Tevin Washington rushed for 176 yards and broke [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: atlantic coast conference, career, Clemson, conference rival, deals, first, game losing streak, Georgia, john bazemore, junior quarterback, loss, quarterback, Tech, Yellow Comments OffOctober 30th, 2011
No. 4 Stanford Has Just Enough Luck, Tops USC in 3OT
Jae Hong / Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, center, keeps the ball and runs for a gain against USC on Saturday night. By GREG BEACHAM updated 1:57 a.m. ET Oct. 30, 2011 LOS ANGELES – A few minutes after his Stanford teammates left the field, Andrew Luck sprinted toward the Coliseum tunnel with both arms [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: 'Just, ball, Coliseum, curtis mcneal, enough, football memories, Game, jae hong, Luck, overtime victory, point underdog, score, Stanford, tops, Victory Comments OffOctober 30th, 2011
OU Makes Sure No. 10 K-State Unbeaten No More
Orlin Wagner / Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein (7) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Tom Wort (21) during the Sooners’ 58-17 victory Saturday. By DAVE SKRETTA updated 7:08 p.m. ET Oct. 29, 2011 MANHATTAN, Kan. – Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles helped No. 11 Oklahoma get back on track and spoil 10th-ranked Kansas State’s [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: Broyles, dream season, Game, game home winning streak, KState, landry jones, makes, more, quarterback, ryan broyles, stunning defeat, sure, unbeaten, Wildcats, yard Comments OffOctober 29th, 2011
No. 13 Nebraska Ends No. 9 Michigan State’s Run
Nati Harnik / Nebraska’s Rex Burkhead (22) celebrates a touchdown against Michigan State with teammates during the Cornhuskers’ 24-3 victory Saturday. By ERIC OLSON updated 3:20 p.m. ET Oct. 29, 2011 OMAHA, Neb. – Rex Burkhead scored three touchdowns and ran for 130 yards on 35 carries, and No. 13 Nebraska defeated ninth-ranked Michigan [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: control, Cornhuskers, ends, fifth time, huskers, interception, Michigan, Nati, Nebraska, Oct, rex burkhead, six games, State's, Victory Comments OffOctober 29th, 2011
DeMarco: Cardinals Show Guts, Grab Glory
Michael Heiman / The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers in Game 7. Of his team, manager Tony La Russa said “we have more talent than people think. But we have great guts.” OPINION By Tony DeMarco NBCSports.com contributor updated 3:08 a.m. ET Oct. 29, 2011 Tony DeMarco ST. LOUIS [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: Cardinals, career, commissioner bud selig, demarco, Game, glory, grab, guts, manager, postseason, series, show, st louis cardinals, tony la russa, world series game, world series mvp Comments OffOctober 29th, 2011
DeMarco: Cardinals Show Guts, Grab Glory
Michael Heiman / The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers in Game 7. Of his team, manager Tony La Russa said “we have more talent than people think. But we have great guts.” OPINION By Tony DeMarco NBCSports.com contributor updated 3:08 a.m. ET Oct. 29, 2011 Tony DeMarco ST. LOUIS [...]
October 29th, 2011
Back from the Brink: Cards Win World Series
Jamie Squire / Albert Pujols, center, and the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7 on Friday. By BEN WALKER updated 11:22 p.m. ET Oct. 28, 2011 ST. LOUIS – Albert Pujols thrust both arms high in the air, even before he reached home [...]
Posted in Sports News Wire Tags: back, brink, Cards, from, Game, good luck charm, home, jamie squire, manager, postseason, series, st louis cardinals, star, tony la russa, World, world series game Comments Off
