Colts’ Anthony Gonzalez Out 2-8 Weeks; Is Hank Baskett His Replacement?

Published on: 17th September, 2009

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez is expected to miss anywhere from 2-8 weeks depending on the status of his knee injury. The Colts organization would not specify the exact nature of the knee injury, but anyone who saw the footage of Gonzalez going down could see the injury might ...

Ex-Lion Charles Rogers Charged With Drunk Driving; World Yawns

Published on: 17th September, 2009

Ex-NFL wide receiver Charles Rogers was arrested and charged with drunk driving yesterday. Rogers was found passed out in his car at around 2 PM, and had to be revived by emergency personnel. He took (and failed) a sobriety test, and was detained by police. Rogers' bond is set at $50,000. The NFL ...

Donovan McNabb Still Doubtful For Sunday; Kevin Kolb May Get Start

Published on: 17th September, 2009

Donovan McNabb will be held out of practice all week, and it is increasingly likely he will not get the start against New Orleans on Sunday. McNabb is suffering from a cracked rib, which he suffered in a week one game against the Carolina Panthers, and will be held out as ...

Matt Barkley, Taylor Mays May Miss USC’s Game Against Washington

Published on: 16th September, 2009

Insiders are reporting that Matt Barkley is still unable to throw in practice, increasing the likelihood that he will be held out of Saturday's game against Washington. Barkley said he attempted a few passes earlier in the day, but described the experience as "pretty bad." Though some suspect this weekend's game won't ...

NCAA President Myles Brand Dies At 67

Published on: 16th September, 2009

NCAA president Myles Brand has succumbed to pancreatic cancer, according to sources. He was 67. As president, Brand stressed the need for academic responsibility in years when increasing competition among schools challenged the legitimacy of the classroom for athletes on campus. Brand's office was at the forefront of establishing the APR, or ...

Why Jim Tressel Should No Longer Call Plays for The Ohio State Buckeyes

Published on: 16th September, 2009

Despite overwhelming unease and antipathy from fans and critics, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says he will continue to act as playcaller for the Buckeyes, despite his sixth straight loss to a top 10 team as head coach and offensive coordinator. How unfortunate, since the criticism that is coming down is ...

Michael Vick Signed, Eagles’ Hank Baskett Released

Published on: 15th September, 2009

Eagles' wide receiver Hank Baskett has been removed from the Philadelphia Eagles roster to make room for Michael Vick, the AP is reporting. Vick is eligible to play in an NFL game starting September 27th, when the Eagles play the Kansas City Chiefs. Baskett will probably be traded; the Eagles have ...

Tomlinson, Chargers’ Offensive Line Suffer Injuries Despite Win

Published on: 15th September, 2009

The San Diego Chargers saw two of their interior offensive line starters and their feature running back go down with injuries despite a comeback win over the Oakland Raiders Monday night. Starting center Nick Hardwick and guard Louis Vasquez went down with injuries suffered during the Chargers 24-20 victory. Running back ...

Matt Cassel Questionable for Kansas City Chiefs Heading into NFL Week Two

Published on: 15th September, 2009

Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley admitted he wasn't sure whether Chiefs starting quarterback Matt Cassel would be able to make the start against the Oakland Raiders in week two. Cassel, who injured his knee prior to the first game of the season, has yet to make a start for the ...