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Rutgers linebacker Khaseem Greene injured his ankle in the team's 27-13 victory over Iowa State in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Friday, and had to be carted off the field with an air cast on. Though the injury looked pretty gruesome on television, coach Greg Schiano said afterward that "our medical people think he's going to be OK. It's going to take a little while to heal." Schiano did not detail the extent of the injury, but added, "One of the things we are going to do with Khaseem this spring, anyway, was kind of cut back on what he was going to do in spring football and all that.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/57050/rutgers-lb-greene-injures-ankle

USC Trojans football Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes

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Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/2011/12/30/2670747/brandon-lloyd-st-louis-rams-2011-josh-mcdaniels

Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide

Alastair

Welcome to the final edition of "Walker's AFC East picks." We will stop our solid run predicting games in the division since most likely there only will be one team — the New England Patriots — in the playoffs. The Patriots will have a first-round bye, which means there will be no games in the AFC East next week. Here are our picks for Week 17 in the division: Buffalo Bills (6-9) at New England Patriots (12-3), Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Skinny: New England has too much to play for and revenge on its mind after losing the first meeting.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36332/walker%e2%80%99s-afc-east-picks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants

Alastair

Here are the most interesting stories Friday morning in the AFC East: New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson said Sunday could also be the last game of his Hall of Fame career. Morning take: The Jets-Dolphins game could be the end for two Hall of Famers -- Tomlinson and Jason Taylor. Tomlinson says he would come back next year in the right situation if he can win a championship. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is emerging as a head-coaching candidate.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36344/morning-take-tomlinsons-last-game

Arizona Cardinals Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams

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Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/29/2667963/2012-updated-tennessee-football-discussion-thread

Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/30/2670426/steve-spagnuolo-likes-andy-reid-after-all

Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots

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The Patriots were held without a sack when they fell to the Bills in Week Three but could have success on Sunday against a reworked Buffalo O-line.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/30/patriots-bills-matchup-of-the-day-friday-4

Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer

Alastair

The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings went through their paces during their respective morning skates Friday at the United Center in preparation for their first meeting of the season.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-blackhawks-red-wings-set-for-showdown-20111230,0,1633625.story?track=rss

New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins

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Does Stevan Ridley warrant any fantasy starter consideration? Here are some of the Patriots' fantasy football options this week.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/30/patriots-fantasy-report-week-17

Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs

Alastair

Welcome to the final edition of "Walker's AFC East picks." We will stop our solid run predicting games in the division since most likely there only will be one team — the New England Patriots — in the playoffs. The Patriots will have a first-round bye, which means there will be no games in the AFC East next week. Here are our picks for Week 17 in the division: Buffalo Bills (6-9) at New England Patriots (12-3), Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Skinny: New England has too much to play for and revenge on its mind after losing the first meeting.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36332/walker%e2%80%99s-afc-east-picks

Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/29/2667899/recruiting-in-review-deanthony-arnett

Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats Houston Cougars California Golden Bears

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/29/2668714/lesean-mccoy-injury-update-star-running-back-returns-to-practice

Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/29/2669613/from-high-school-college-defensive-end-to-tight-end-to-best-offensive

Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/28/2666114/eagles-place-kurt-coleman-on-ir

Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders

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The Jets have signed LB Ricky Sapp off their practice squad and onto their 53-man roster.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/29/sapp-added-to-jets-roster

Len Ford Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski

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The NFL will honor former Colts split end and Patriots head coach Raymond Berry at Super Bowl XLVI.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/29/nfl-to-honor-berry-during-super-bowl-xlvi

Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats Houston Cougars

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The NFL will honor former Colts split end and Patriots head coach Raymond Berry at Super Bowl XLVI.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/29/nfl-to-honor-berry-during-super-bowl-xlvi

Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo

Alastair

ORLANDO, Fla. — Notre Dame's offense was actually in position to score twice, which gives it the slight edge over Florida State's attack right now. Fittingly, a defensive touchdown has been the difference through 30 minutes so far. Turning point: Manti Te'o hit Devonta Freeman, forcing the ball loose. Zeke Motta scooped it up and went 29 yards untouched for the only score of the game, giving Notre Dame a 7-0 lead. The play was all the more significant after the Irish gave away their chance earlier, as Tommy Rees threw an interception into the end zone on first-and-goal from the 4.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56872/halftime-notre-dame-7-fsu-0

Marion Motley Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli Len Ford Bill Willis

Alastair

Brian�Urlacher sat out his second consecutive practice Thursday�as he continues to recovery from a knee injury.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-urlacher-misses-2nd-straight-practice-with-knee-injury-20111229,0,7374729.story?track=rss

Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham

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Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/29/2667943/nfl-picks-week-17-predictions-cowboys-giants-broncos-raiders-jets-bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants

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Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/28/2665841/recruiting-in-review-justin-coleman

New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos Arizona Cardinals Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers

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Here is another key matchup to consider for Sunday's Vikings-Bears game in Minnesota.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/28/vikings-bears-matchup-of-the-day-wednesday-3

Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs USC Trojans football Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Alastair

Crawford shines in goal, but teammates can't stop Quick from league-leading 5th shutout

An agitated Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't believe either of the Kings' goals should have counted Wednesday night at the United Center.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-1229-blackhawks-kings-chicago--20111229,0,3603161.story?track=rss

Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats

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Fantasy expert Pat Fitzmaurice tips his hat to Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch for his standout season and says Lynch should add to his 11-game TD streak in Week 17.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/28/ten-most-intriguing-players-of-week-17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants

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The Chargers announced Wednesday that they have placed LB Bront Bird on injured reserve.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/28/chargers-place-lb-bird-on-ir

Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs USC Trojans football

Alastair

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday morning in the AFC East: Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor is expected to play his last game Sunday against the New York Jets. Morning take: Taylor is putting an end to a storied career that will make him a strong candidate for the Hall of Fame. Taylor is sixth all-time with 139.5 sacks. The Jets' offense is lacking explosive players. Morning take: I think Santonio Holmes can be one of those players for New York but doesn't get enough opportunities.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36243/morning-take-taylor-expected-to-retire

Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/2011/12/28/2667150/49ers-vs-rams-preview-update-final-score-recap-week-17-nfl-2011

Lou Groza Dante Lavelli Len Ford Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/28/2665841/recruiting-in-review-justin-coleman

Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts

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Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/27/2663764/recruiting-in-review-cameron-clear-tiny-richardson-vincent-dallas

Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli

Alastair

I had a chance to speak with Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany earlier this afternoon about the league's new scheduling and branding partnership with the Pac-12 Conference, set to begin in 2017 for football. Here are some of the topics we discussed: CONFERENCE SCHEDULES The scheduling partnership means the Big Ten won't be moving from eight conference games to nine beginning in the 2017 season. The league had announced the increase in August. "If it's not off the board, it's coming off the board," Delany said.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56674/delany-discusses-partnership-with-pac-12

Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- William Buford had career-highs of 28 points and five 3-pointers as No. 2 Ohio State showed off its perimeter shooting in an 87-54 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-1229-northwestern-basketball--20111229,0,1185309.story?track=rss

Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/26/2662413/your-independence-bowl-open-thread

Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson

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While Aaron Rodgers dominated MVP talk for most of the season, and Drew Brees is now in the mix, Ron Borges says that Tom Brady should be the pick.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/28/with-little-help-brady-is-leagues-mvp

Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson

Alastair

Julius Peppers and Devin Hester weren't shown any disrespect by not being named to the NFC Pro Bowl team this season.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/bears-60-second-rant-peppers-hester-not-true-snubs

San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards

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Bills RB C.J. Spiller provides a good test for a Patriots run defense that needs to get better for the postseason.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/patriots-bills-matchup-of-the-day-tuesday-4

Dante Lavelli Len Ford Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield Mike McCormack

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/28/2665535/case-for-andy-reids-firing

Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Source: http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/12/28/2665614/2012-sec-football-schedule-released-announced

Seattle Seahawks San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham

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The win over the Redskins featured some standout rookie moments, including TE Kyle Rudolph's third-quarter touchdown reception and S Mistral Raymond's fourth-quarter interception.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/vikings-rookie-report-week-16

Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae

Alastair

Here are the latest happenings Tuesday evening in the AFC East: New England Patriots Pro Bowl guard Logan Mankins has an MCL sprain, the Boston Herald reports. Former Miami Dolphins fullback Lousaka Polite signed with the Patriots. New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan says he's not going to change his big-talking ways. The Buffalo Bills added two players to their practice squad. Here is a recap of this week's AFC East chat.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36223/afc-east-update-mankins-sprains-mcl

Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans

Alastair

Perfect sense: The New England Patriots not only led the AFC East in Pro Bowl players, but they led the entire conference with eight players. New England tied with the San Francisco 49ers with the most players to make the Pro Bowl. As expected, New England's offense led the way with five players. Quarterback Tom Brady, receiver Wes Welker and tight end Rob Gronkowski were all deserving skill players. Two New York Jets players -- cornerback Darrelle Revis and center Nick Mangold -- also were no-brainers.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36230/afc-east-pro-bowl-analysis-3

Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks

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PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush offers his weekly report on the Packers' 2011 rookie class.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/packers-rookie-report-week-16-2

Texas Longhorns Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears

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The NFL regular season is wrapping up soon. Here is how the AFC East fared in ESPN.com's Power Rankings: New England Patriots (12-3) Results: W, 27-24 against Dolphins Power Ranking: No. 4 (same) Walker's ranking: No. 3 (same) Analysis: A come-from-behind win over the Dolphins didn't do anything for New England's power ranking. The Patriots stayed the same after overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit to improve to 12-3. The NFL has a bevy of strong teams at the top, and the Patriots may have to settle for the No.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36195/nfl-power-rankings-afc-east-4

Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer

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PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups in the Packers' Week 17 game against the Lions this Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/27/lions-packers-matchup-of-the-day-tuesday

Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

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Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/27/2664574/your-bad-early-bowl-games-open-thread

Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions

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Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/27/2663219/steve-spagnuolo-to-be-fired-by-rams-hired-by-eagles-according-to

Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior

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Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/23/2658655/tennessee-66-etsu-63-through-the-fire-to-the-wire

Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs USC Trojans football Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish Pittsburgh Panthers

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Here are three keys for the NC State heading into the Belk Bowl matchup against Louisvilee: 1. Win the field position battle. Louisville is No. 2 in the country in punt return yardage defense, and opponents have returned 12 punts for a total of five net yards in 12 games. NC State’s defense has the ability to create a short field with turnovers, but it also has one of the nation’s top punt returners in T.J. Graham. If the Pack can put itself in a good position to begin with, quarterback Mike Glennon can take care of the rest.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56473/belk-bowl-keys

Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers

Alastair

An NFL insider says that Texans ILB Brian Cushing must be hurt, since his play has dropped off noticeably in recent weeks.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/26/insider-cushing-hasnt-been-same-player-of-late

Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson

Alastair

Here were the Browns' standouts on offense, defense and special teams in their Week 16 loss at Baltimore.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/26/browns-players-of-the-week-week-16

Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/24/2659633/philadelphia-eagles-at-dallas-cowboys-open-thread

Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2011/12/26/2662182/dallas-stars-at-st-louis-blues-t-j-oshie-out-for-versus-televised-game

New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos

Alastair

Here are seven notes and observations after Week 16 in the AFC East: New York Jets coach Rex Ryan will not be on the hot seat. I already hear grumblings coming from Jets Nation, but it's not going to happen. Ryan is too good a coach. He led the Jets to back-to-back AFC title games in his first two years. Ryan is not the issue in New York. His problem is his brash trash talking makes him an easy target. I can go down a list of many things that went wrong with the Jets this season before I get to Ryan.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/36149/seven-step-drop-whats-next-for-jets

Texas Longhorns Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/2011/12/26/2662152/dallas-stars-at-st-louis-blues-t-j-oshie-out-for-versus-televised-game

Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson

Alastair

Big Ten bowl season kicks off Tuesday night as Purdue faces Western Michigan in the first of 10 bowl games for the league. Here's a quick preview of the Little Caesars Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit: WHO TO WATCH: Purdue cornerback Ricardo Allen. The Boilermakers are a little light on star power, but Allen is one of the best cover corners in the Big Ten, with a knack for making the big play. The sophomore will be matched up frequently against Western Michigan star Jordan White, who led the nation with 127 catches and 1,646 receiving yards, with 16 touchdowns, this season.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56365/little-caesars-bowl-purdue-vs-w-michigan

Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars

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Source: http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/12/26/2662672/craig-james-senator

Atlanta Falcons Carolina Panthers Indianapolis Colts Jacksonville Jaguars New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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For the second time this season, Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard has earned Big Ten player of the week honors.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-illinis-leonard-wins-second-player-of-week-honnor-20111226,0,6256309.story?track=rss

San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/25/2660526/the-linc-happy-christmas

San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards

Alastair

The latest injury news and fantasy updates on inactives and more.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/25/week-16-live-fantasy-updates

Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos Arizona Cardinals

Alastair

Cam Newton broke Peyton Manning's rookie record for yards passing in a season as the Panthers handed the Bucs their ninth straight defeat.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/24/newton-panthers-pound-buccaneers

Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659873/rams-steelers-final-score

Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham

Alastair

Mark Dantonio has lost only two assistants during his tenure at Michigan State, and both men -- Dan Enos and Don Treadwell -- left for head-coaching positions elsewhere. Like several Big Ten programs, Michigan State ties its recent success to continuity on the coaching staff. Dantonio would like to keep it that way heading into 2012. "I hope so," Dantonio told ESPN.com on Friday. "You never know how things change as you go through January, but our staff has been a big part of our success here.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56325/dantonio-hopes-to-keep-staff-reward-staff

Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis

Alastair

The latest injury news and fantasy updates on inactives and more.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/25/week-16-live-fantasy-updates

Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets

Alastair

Our guys pick the best of the year.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-111225-sports-link,0,6076670.storylink?track=rss

Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis

Alastair

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/12/26/2661377/clippers-vs-warriors-final-score-chris-paul-blake-griffin

Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs USC Trojans football

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Running back steps into starting lineup, tops 100 yards early in second half

GREEN BAY — Early last week, Bears coach Lovie Smith pulled Kahlil Bell aside and asked the young running back if he was ready for a starting role against the Packers. Bell answered any doubt early in Sunday night's game.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-spt-1226-side1-bears-packers-chicago--2-20111226,0,5003270.story?track=rss

Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings Houston Texans Atlanta Falcons

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Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-rams/2011/12/24/2659621/rams-steelers-score-update

Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels

Alastair

No. 21 Southern Miss beat Nevada 24-17 in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Saturday night. Here is a quick breakdown of how it happened: How the game was won: One definitive drive. Incredibly, two of the most potent offenses in the nation slogged through most of this game. Special teams were a mess on both sides -- Nevada had a punt blocked and lost a fumble on a kickoff; Southern Miss lost fumbles on a kickoff and a punt return. Midway through the fourth quarter, each team had more punts than first downs.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56348/instant-analysis-no-21-southern-miss-24-nevada-17

Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson

Alastair

David Akers kicked four field goals and the 49ers held on for a 19-17 victory over the Seahawks on Saturday.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/24/defense-special-teams-carry-49ers-over-seahawks

Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo

Alastair

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Rex Ryan was brash and confident all week, insisting his Jets were the kings of New York.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-jets-ryan-giants-jacobs-have-heated-conversation-20111225,0,1521699.story?track=rss

James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham Paul Brown

Alastair

DETROIT -- Matthew Stafford led a victory-lap parade around the perimeter of Ford Field, high-fiving fans that have been waiting since 1999 for the Detroit Lions to make the playoffs.

Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-111225-chargers-lions,0,6703359.story?track=rss

Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli Len Ford Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell

Alastair

No. 21 Southern Miss beat Nevada 24-17 in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Saturday night. Here is a quick breakdown of how it happened: How the game was won: One definitive drive. Incredibly, two of the most potent offenses in the nation slogged through most of this game. Special teams were a mess on both sides -- Nevada had a punt blocked and lost a fumble on a kickoff; Southern Miss lost fumbles on a kickoff and a punt return. Midway through the fourth quarter, each team had more punts than first downs.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56348/instant-analysis-no-21-southern-miss-24-nevada-17

Alabama Crimson Tide Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers

Alastair

No. 21 Southern Miss beat Nevada 24-17 in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Saturday night. Here is a quick breakdown of how it happened: How the game was won: One definitive drive. Incredibly, two of the most potent offenses in the nation slogged through most of this game. Special teams were a mess on both sides -- Nevada had a punt blocked and lost a fumble on a kickoff; Southern Miss lost fumbles on a kickoff and a punt return. Midway through the fourth quarter, each team had more punts than first downs.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56348/instant-analysis-no-21-southern-miss-24-nevada-17

Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles

Alastair

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2011/12/25/2660362/clippers-vs-warriors-game-time-tv-coverage-schedule

Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham

Alastair

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/21/2651981/indy-star-reports-that-manning-will-not-practice-this-season

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats Houston Cougars California Golden Bears Texas Longhorns Baltimore Ravens

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Source: http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/12/25/2660323/adrian-peterson-injury-torn-acl--mcl-minnesota-vikings

Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats

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Forbes magazine recently conducted its rankings of most valuable college football programs, and seven Big Ten programs made the list of 20. The Forbes study examines four areas, the first two of which are weighted more in determining the final rankings: Revenue directed toward university programs and spending (including football scholarships) Football revenue used to support other athletic programs Distribution of bowl game revenue among conference teams Economic impact of visiting fans for each team's home games Which Big Ten team is deemed the most valuable?

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56331/penn-state-is-b1gs-most-valuable-team

Bill Willis Bobby Mitchell Paul Warfield Mike McCormack Frank Gatski Ozzie Newsome

Alastair

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/21/2651731/bill-polian-wont-trade-his-first-round-pick-says-caldwells-fate-in

San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/23/2658655/tennessee-66-etsu-63-through-the-fire-to-the-wire

Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks Penn State Nittany Lions

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/24/2659583/mosley-felix-jones-status-depends-on-giants-game

Marion Motley Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli Len Ford Bill Willis

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Jairus Byrd and Spencer Johnson returned Tim Tebow interceptions for TDs on consecutive plays in the fourth quarter to help the Bills beat the Broncos.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/24/bills-pick-tebow-four-times-snap-losing-streak

Tory Collins Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer

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The Panthers placed starting CB Captain Munnerlyn on injured reserve Friday with a strained left hamstring.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/23/panthers-place-cb-munnerlyn-on-ir

Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/24/2658987/giants-vs-jets-open-thread

Peter Mayer Nate Burleson Otto Graham Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown

Alastair

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/23/2657097/luke-links-reg-gie-reg-gie-edition

Paul Brown Marion Motley Jim Brown Lou Groza Dante Lavelli Len Ford

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/21/2651950/vols-salvage-sentimore

Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins

Alastair

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/fantasy/2011/12/24/2658803/willis-mcgahee-fantasy-status-injury-update

Brandon McRae Jermelle Cudjo James Farrior Fred Davis Peter Mayer Nate Burleson

Alastair

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/12/23/2657361/eagles-nfc-east-jason-babin-sack-record-odds

Pittsburgh Panthers Florida State Seminoles Miami Hurricanes Georgia Bulldogs Texas A&M Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks

Alastair

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/12/21/2652170/recruiting-in-review-allan-carson

Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears Detroit Lions

Alastair

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/22/2655455/week-15-stampede-blue-fantasy-picks-update

Joe DeLamielleure Gene Hickerson Joshua Cribbs USC Trojans football Colorado Buffaloes Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-blues/2011/12/23/2658295/coyotes-to-induct-keith-tkachuk-into-ring-of-honor-tonight

Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson

Alastair

Source: http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2011/12/23/2658753/guard-evan-boehm-commits-missouri-recruit

Northwestern Wildcats Wichita State University Nebraska Cornhuskers North Carolina Tar Heels Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Arizona Wildcats

Alastair

The NFL has handed out fines to players for illegal conduct in Week 15, including Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul and Jets WR Santonio Holmes.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/23/nfl-hands-out-fines-for-week-15-play

New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos

Alastair

We took a look on Thursday at the first few big surprises in the Big 12, and it's time for a few more before we decide the big one. 1. Oklahoma won't finish in the Big 12's top three. The Sooners entered the season as the preseason No. 1 and earned 41 of 43 first-place votes in the Big 12. This was supposed to be the big year for Oklahoma, but upsets and injuries dropped it to 9-3 and a fourth-place finish in the Big 12, via a loss to Baylor that gave the Bears the tiebreaker.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56282/the-big-12s-big-surprises-part-ii

New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins

Alastair

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/12/22/2656451/nfl-week-16-houston-texans-9-4-at-indianapolis-colts-1-13-open-thread

New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins New York Jets New England Patriots Denver Broncos

Alastair

Mark Dantonio has lost only two assistants during his tenure at Michigan State, and both men -- Dan Enos and Don Treadwell -- left for head-coaching positions elsewhere. Like several Big Ten programs, Michigan State ties its recent success to continuity on the coaching staff. Dantonio would like to keep it that way heading into 2012. "I hope so," Dantonio told ESPN.com on Friday. "You never know how things change as you go through January, but our staff has been a big part of our success here.

Source: http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/56325/dantonio-hopes-to-keep-staff-reward-staff

New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tennessee Titans Buffalo Bills Dallas Cowboys Miami Dolphins

Alastair

Source: http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2011/12/23/2656572/carlos-beltran-adam-wainwright-video-nlcs

Arizona Cardinals Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks San Diego Chargers St. Louis Rams

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Heading into the playoffs, getting off to better starts as to not put so much pressure on Tom Brady early on will be a big focus of the Patriots' defense.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/22/ninkovich-patriots-defense-needs-better-starts

Ben Graham Patrick Edwards Eugene Sims Aldrick Robinson Tory Collins Brandon McRae

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