02/28/06
- [Coaches] Jimmy Williams promoted to Buffalo defensive coord.
- [NFL Combine] Mike Maycock, NFL Network analyst-- "At the safety position, I have (Dante) Whitner as number one, but I have that next group of guys clumped together in the second round along with (Anthony) Smith from Syracuse and (Daniel) Bullocks." (Chargers.com)
Maycock also singled out Bullocks as having an impressive combine workout. Specifically pointed out was Bullocks time 4.38 (official) in the forty-yd dash which ranked 6th among (Group 11) DBs; the time, Maycock said, was impressive considering Bullocks size and safety position.
Bullocks also finished in the top 6 in two other categories
- Contrary to NFL Network, Packers.com reports Bullocks 40-yard dash time as 4.40.
- MLB] Stern dodges cuts, curling
02/27/06
- NFL Draft] One dream but different realities for local backs (Ross)
- [NFL Combine] Cory Ross, the only player to rank in Nebraska's career top 10 in both rushing and receiving, measured 5-6 ¼ , 201 pounds at the combine. Taurean Henderson, the NCAA's all-time leading receiver among running backs and a 3,241-yard career rusher at Texas Tech, measured 5-9 ½ , 210 pounds at the combine.
"You have to figure out a way to use them," Cleveland Browns general manager Phil Savage said. "They may have to be complementary guys." (Dallas Morning News)
- NBA] Team in Lue of his ego
- MLB] Stern facing tough competition
- Olympics] Tomasevicz happy with his Olympic debut
02/26/06
- NFL Combine] Ross checks in with a top-5 40-time
02/25/06
- [NFL Combine] Daniel Bullocks is a Top-50 prospect according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel--
Daniel Bullocks, SS, Nebraska: 6-0, 205. Three-year starter with eight interceptions. "Not a bad player," one scout said. "His brother was better." Last year, New Orleans drafted Nebraska's Josh Bullocks in the second round (No. 40 pick) and started him at free safety in the last 13 games.
- Olympics] USA-2, Tomasevicz Place Sixth
02/24/06
- NFL Combine] Tale of the Tape: Ross the shortest and lightest among Combine RBs
- CFL] Crouch will start out as 3rd QB
02/23/06
- [NFL Draft] Even if the Broncos draft (a safety) in the first round, a rookie safety should not expect to play ahead of John Lynch and Nick Ferguson this season. After Michael Huff of Texas, possibilities are South Carolina's Ko Simpson, USC's Darnell Bing, LSU's LaRon Landry and Nebraska's Daniel Bullocks. (Denver Post)
02/22/06
- [Minnesota Vikings] The Vikings have informed at least four of their prospective free agents that they will not be re-signed: running back Michael Bennett, cornerback Ralph Brown, center Cory Withrow and quarterback Shaun Hill. (Star Tribune)
- Green Bay Packers] Green will fight domestic-violence charge
02/21/06
- Cincinnati Bengals] Bengals sign Larson
02/17/06
- Tennessee Titans] Vanden Bosch says respect, comfort worth more than better pay
- Olympics] Nebraska Olympian hopes bobsled track leads him to medal stand
- [Olympics] Shopping in Sestriere with comic actor Tom Green? USA-1 bobsled driver Todd Hays thought that was asking for trouble.
"I was a little scared of Tom, to tell you the truth," Hays said. "He's too unpredictable for me. I don't want to find myself in an Italian prison somewhere, wondering what the hell was I thinking hanging out with Tom Green."
That left bobsled teammates Brock Kreitzburg, Curt Tomasevicz and 2002 Olympic silver medalist Bill Schuffenhauer to accompany Green for a segment scheduled to air Monday night on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
The idea was to see how much free stuff Green could load onto the American trio. Hays said he heard the bit was hilarious. (AP)
02/16/06
- Tennessee Titans] Titans agree to extension with Vanden Bosch
- Off the Market: Vanden Bosch re-ups with Titans
- Vanden Bosch: A mighty Titan
- [Kansas City Chiefs] Will Shields will be around Arrowhead Stadium sometime next week to work out. What happens after that is anybody’s guess. Shields reiterated Wednesday that he won’t decide his future until early March, when free-agency begins.
I’m still hanging (out)," Shields said Wednesday night as he attended the KU-Nebraska women’s basketball game in Lawrence. "It’s not going to be some revelation. It’s not going to be that big of a deal."
For more than a year, Shields, an 11-time Pro Bowl guard for the Chiefs, has been pondering retirement. He has battled arthritis in his knee and back. (Kansas City Star)
02/15/06
- Tennessee Titans] Titans, Vanden Bosch nearing new deal
- CFL] Finally Official: Argos sign Eric Crouch
- [Seattle Seahawks] ...Because restricted free-agent K Josh Brown certainly is worth seventh-round compensation, Seattle will need to extend him a long-term deal, upgrade his tender or be prepared to match any offer. (Scouts, Inc.)
02/14/06
- San Diego Chargers] Healthy Polk ready for return
- NFL Draft] Ross pursues NFL dream
02/13/06
- Pro Bowl] Vanden Bosch registers two sacks in 1st Pro Bowl- and maybe raised free agent interest
- Pro Bowl] Healthy history (Vanden Bosch- scroll)
- [Green Bay Packers] Free-agent RB Ahman Green could end up back with the Packers. Green is making progress in his recovery from a torn thigh muscle, but he won't be 100 percent until after training camp, which hurts his appeal on the open market. His best bet is to sign a one-year deal with the Packers and re-establish himself. Unless the club drafts a back in the first few rounds, Green could at least share the feature back role in 2006. (Sporting News)
- [AFL] Arizona Rattlers' starting receiver/linebacker Wilson Thomas left the game with a dislocated left elbow, and may be out for the season.
- From Sporting News' Dan Pompei on "Why the Pro Bowl is worth watching":
Granted, players don't go all out. I don't like seeing defensive players pull up before a hit, and ball-carriers run out of bounds. But some players still take it pretty seriously. Roy Williams of Dallas looked like he was competing hard to the naked eye. Champ Bailey of the Broncos came to play. Tennessee's Kyle Vanden Bosch couldn't take a play off if he tried.
- [Seattle Seahawks] Stats don't tell the whole story-- The unsung hero of the Seahawks pass-rush was DE Grant Wistrom. Even though he only racked up four sacks from his weakside spot. What went unseen was that his pressure from the backside of the quarterback allowed Fisher and DT Rocky Bernard to cleanup and get sacks as the quarterback did his best to avoid Wistrom’s pressure. Wistrom was also very effective against the run and his non-stop hustle and leadership were infectious. (Seahawks.net)
- [Dallas Cowboys] The Cowboys are expected to send out restricted tenders (expected to be $722,000) to safety Keith Davis, linebacker Scott Shanle and offensive tackle Torrin Tucker. (DallasCowboys.com)
- Free Agency] Pat Kirwan: Top 10 Potential Free Agents (Vanden Bosch)
02/12/06
- Kansas City Chiefs] Shields has high hopes
- CFL] Vanden Bosch caps off big year
- Olympics] Tomasevicz in Torino
- CFL] Argos (officially) sign Crouch
02/11/06
- Husker Olympian Arrives (incl. video)
- [CFL] Not a Done Deal Yet: The Toronto Argonauts are expected to announce the signing of former Heisman Trophy quarterback Eric Crouch within a matter of days the Toronto Sun reported yesterday.
02/10/06
- Rattlers lineman would like to get even vs. old team (Steve Warren)
- [NFL Draft] According to KFFL, Nebraska's Pro Day will take place on March 8th.
- CFL] Argos sign Crouch: Heisman winner impresses
- AFL] Kansas City arena team eager for home opener (Neil Smith)
- Chicago Bears] Mike Brown a potential Hall of Famer?
- Coaches] The Answer Man with a history of Kiffin
02/09/06
- Tennessee Titans] Vanden Bosch enjoying Pro Bowl experience
- [Boston Red Sox] From an Organizational depth chart review from All-Baseball.com--
Adam Stern - Pretty much guaranteed to begin the year as Boston’s backup outfielder (for 18 days) Stern also had his first taste of Triple-A, and enjoyed it, hitting .321/.385/.494. Stern seems to be locking up a future as a backup outfielder, but his time may not come until 2007. If Stern hits these levels again in 2006 in Triple-A, we may have to start looking at him as a potential regular. This year will be quite important for Stern.
- Working overtime in the trenches
- Crouch works out for Argos
- Green Bay Packers] Green Prefers Boxers: Running-back part owner of underwear company
02/08/06
- Olympics] A hero for the heartland (Tomasevicz )
- Seattle Seahawks] Wistrom prepares for next big day: his wedding
02/07/06
- Tennessee Titans] Titans, KVB still talking about extension
- Seattle Seahawks] National Guardsman's escape from reality (Wistrom)
- Seattle Seahawks] Despite loss, Seahawks optimistic about future (but Wistrom is 'realistic')
- Seattle Seahawks] Bigger than totem pole? (Josh Brown)
- [CFL] Former University of Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch will work out for the Argos tomorrow. (Toronto Sun)
- NBA] Hawks` Lue out four to six weeks
02/06/06
- [Super Bowl] In the 1st quarter, Seattle drove into Pittsburgh territory on two of its three possessions. The third possession resulted in Josh Brown's 47-yard field goal and a 3-0 lead. In the 2nd, Seattle's only scoring threat ended with Brown missing a 54-yard field goal try wide right with 2 seconds left in the half. Later, in the 3rd quarter, Brown missed from 50-yards out. (DFW.com)
- Seattle Seahawks] Brown misses, still has hometown support
Includes video link to Wistrom's post-game comments
- Roger Craig: Still running after all those years
02/05/06
- Seattle Seahakws] Wistrom one reason to watch Super Bowl
- W in Wistrom stands for winner: It seems wherever Wistrom goes, championships follow
- SIU's Kill coached Grant Wistrom's older brother in high school
- [Super Bowl] Numbers Game- 4. The number of Super Bowls decided by last-second field goals either made or missed. Seattle Seahawks kicker Josh Brown told the New York Times he'd rather today's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers not come to that. "I'd rather win 55-0 if you want to know the truth," he said.
- Olympics] This week the Super Bowl, next week the Olympics. Unlike the Summer counterpart, there are usually no Huskers participating in the Winter Games. This year is however, Curt Tomasevicz (former Husker backup) fills the void.
Olympics] Another former Husker, Amanda Moreley, was nominated as a replacement athlete for the 2006 women's bobsled team.
02/04/06
- Seattle Seahawks] Stokes finds comfort in Seahawks' front office
- Super Bowl] No disrespect, but get a life: A rant on Media Day and the overused "no respect" excuse that has been common in this year's NFL playoffs. The final paragraph however, is an appriciation for Josh Brown:
"Oh man, the shredded wheat side of me hates the Super Bowl. The frosted side is hoping Josh Brown, a kid who juked me out of my shoes on a kick return during a high school all-star game, will kick a game-winner for Seattle. True story. It would be a little less embarrassing if he wasn't a place kicker, but at least he's an NFL place kicker. Back then, he was just a heck of an athlete."
- UIF] Omaha Assistant Reflects on Super Bowl XXXII (Veland)
02/03/06
- Seattle Seahawks] Brown understands season could rest on his foot
- Drive to win powers Seahawks' Wistrom
- From the Greeley (CO) Tribune: The most intriguing unrestricted free agent defensive end is Tennessee's Kyle Vanden Bosch, a fifth-year pro. He had 12.5 sacks this season. He's young at 27. He's big (6-4, 278 pounds) and athletic. He has a huge upside, which means the Titans would likely re-sign him, but if the Broncos have a shot at him, they should pursue him.
- WNBA] DeForge traded to Indiana (WNBA)
02/02/06
- Among the legislative floor actions in the Ohio House of Representatives from Wednesday: House Bill 498 Presnell Highway. A bill to designate State Route Number 93 within Lawrence County the "Glenn Presnell Memorial Highway."
02/01/06
- Seattle Seahawks] Wistrom advises Seahawk teammates to stay focused
- CFL] Argos audition Allen's backup (Crouch)
- Seattle Seahawks] Seahawks notebook: Kick still lingers (Wistrom)
- CFL] Former Super Bowl RB Craig will host a charity BBQ in Toronto