Archive for October, 2011

Packers sign RB Saine to active roster

Coming off their bye week, the Packers announced that they have signed practice squad running back Brandon Saine to the active roster to replace Alex Green, who was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. An undrafted free agent from Ohio State, Saine had 19 carries for 51 yards, six receptions for 36 yards [...]

Cam Newton: “Don’t classify us as a good team”

The Panthers lost Sunday in Charlotte to the Vikings to drop to 2-6 on the season. Cam Newton is evaluating his offense – and is quiet harsh in his assessment of the unit he’s leading, despite good numbers. “At the end of the day, you still have to look in the mirror and ask yourself, [...]

49ers improve to 6-1; blast Browns behind Gore’s record day 20-10

From Elias Sports Bureau: Frank Gore’s scoring run against the Browns and a 49ers defense that did not permit a TD on the ground made the Niners the first NFL team in 91 years to score, but not allow, a rushing touchdown in each of its first seven games of a season. The Buffalo All-Americans [...]

Cowboys LB Sean Lee to undergo MRI Monday for wrist

Cowboys playmaker linebacker Sean Lee will have an MRI on Monday morning to determine the extent of an injury to his left wrist according to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the initial diagnosis was a dislocation. Lee, the Cowboys’ leading tackler, suffered the injury on the final play of [...]

Lions at Bears, November 13 – moved to 4:15 ET

The Chicago Bears announced that the start time of their November 13 home game against the Detroit Lions has been changed to 4:15pm ET. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 1 eastern time. Moving the game to the late afternoon slate gives FOX two games with playoff implications in that time slot. [...]

Bears vs. Lions, November 13 – moved to 3:15 CT

The Chicago Bears announced that the start time of their November 13 home game against the Detroit Lions has been changed to 3:15pm CT. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at Noon central time. Moving the game to the late afternoon slate gives FOX two games with playoff implications in that time slot. [...]

Thoughts and Musings

A wise man once said a win is a win is a win. And this week is no different. It wasn’t pretty, but the Giants averted disaster. -I don’t think anyone is outplaying Aaron Rodgers, but I think Eli Manning is a close second. He’s just been on fire. In command. Winning games for the [...]

Rams Fans Earn Victory Monday

If you are reading this, I can make a quick judgement that you are a Rams fan.  Well, fellow Rams fans?  You earned this victory Monday by watching 7 straight regular season losses dating back to 2010′s excruciating finale.  We watched as other bad teams gave great efforts and even upset good teams week after [...]