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Fred Bennett

Rice Comes Up Big Again
Dec 30, 2006, 12:26 AM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If Sidney Rice decides to leave school early, the USC receiver will have gone out on a high note in the birthplace of rock 'n' roll.

Players Mentioned: Fred Bennett, Syvelle Newton

The State

Joe Thomas
Neil Ament
Badger Nation

Raiders Need Help To Get First Pick
Dec 29, 2006, 11:44 PM

As bad as this season has been, the Oakland Raiders' chances at getting the No. 1 pick in April's draft are slim even if they lose their season finale against the New York Jets. The Raiders (2-13) go into Sunday's game tied with the Detroit Lions for the worst record in the NFL. With no other team in the league with fewer than four wins, Oakland and Detroit are assured of having the top two picks ...

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas

Fox Sports

Kevin Kolb
Grace Wen
Star-Bulletin

Usc Notebook
Dec 29, 2006, 11:05 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After having his second big-time performance in as many bowl games, University of South Carolina wide receiver Sidney Rice said he would turn pro if he were projected to be a top 10 pick in the NFL draft.

Players Mentioned: Kevin Kolb

The Greenville News

Buster Davis
RenegadeReport.com

Agent Confirms Lb Timmons Leaving Early
Dec 29, 2006, 10:25 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State linebacker Lawrence Timmons will give up his final year of eligib...

Players Mentioned: Buster Davis

SportingNews.com

Paul Posluszny

The Valedictorian Of 'linebacker U'
Dec 29, 2006, 10:14 PM

Early edition: The list of greats at Penn State is long. Paul Posluszny may belong at the top.

Players Mentioned: Paul Posluszny

St. Petersburg Times

Buster Davis
RenegadeReport.com

Agent Confirms Timmons Will Leave Florida State
Dec 29, 2006, 10:11 PM

Junior linebacker Lawrence Timmons, Florida State's second leading tackler this season, will give up his final year of eligibility to enter the 2007 National Football League draft, Miami-based sports agent Drew Rosenhaus said Friday. Timmons led the Seminoles with 18 tackles for losses this season and scored three touchdowns.

Players Mentioned: Buster Davis

USA Today

Gaines Adams

Kentucky Rides Woodson To Music City Bowl Defeat Of Clemson
Dec 29, 2006, 9:37 PM

Andre Woodson threw for three touchdowns and 300 yards as Kentucky surprised Clemson 28-20 in the Music City Bowl on Friday, the Wildcats' first postseason victory in 22 years. Behind Woodson, chosen as the game's Most Valuable Player, the Wildcats racked up their highest point total in bowl history.

Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

USA Today

Brady Quinn
Robert Beck
SI

Lowly Raiders Need A Break To Get No. 1 Pick
Dec 29, 2006, 8:17 PM

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Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas

Sports Illustrated

Quentin Moses

Jay Clemons: Analysis Of The Nfl's Top Two Draft Slots
Dec 29, 2006, 7:49 PM

At approximately 4:15 on Sunday afternoon, either the Detroit Lions or Oakland Raiders will be On The Clock for next April's NFL draft. One of these woeful 2-13 teams will have immediate negotiating rights to the draft's top prospects. But before that superfluous hype machine begins with televised Senior Bowl practices and climate-controlled Pro Days -- "You're telling me that junior WR, who only ...

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Gaines Adams, Joe Thomas, Quentin Moses

Sports Illustrated

Brady Quinn

Raiders Lack Upper-hand In Race For No. 1 Draft Pick
Dec 29, 2006, 7:34 PM

As bad as this season has been, the Oakland Raiders' chances at getting the No. 1 pick in April's draft are slim even if they lose their season finale against the New York Jets.

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas

Sports Illustrated

Gaines Adams

Music City Beatdown! Cats Win, 28-20
Dec 29, 2006, 6:51 PM

Nashville (AP) -- While Kentucky's offensive fireworks weren't completely unexpected, Andre Woodson conjured up memories of Tim Couch and made Kentucky a bowl winner for the first time in 22 years.

Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

WLEX-TV Lexington

Tony Hunt

While Connor Debates Future, Defense Prepares For Bowl
Dec 29, 2006, 6:11 PM

TAMPA, Fla. – Breathe easy, Nittany Lions fans. Dan Connor isn't in the NFL. "Not yet," he said with a laugh earlier today. Since the end of the regular season, Connor has been mulling his future with Penn State.

Players Mentioned: Jay Alford, Paul Posluszny, Tony Hunt

Penn State Collegian

Brady Quinn

Schlabach: Quinn, Seniors Hope To End Careers On Top
Dec 29, 2006, 5:58 PM

Charlie Weis has helped make Notre Dame football matter again. But the Irish can take another step toward becoming a powerhouse with a win against LSU, writes Mark Schlabach.

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Jeff Samardzija, , Victor Abiamiri, Rhema McKnight

ESPN

Gaines Adams

Kentucky Upsets Clemson In Music City Bowl
Dec 29, 2006, 5:46 PM

Kentucky's first bowl appearance since 1999 proved to be something to remember, as the Wildcats pulled off a minor upset by beating Clemson 28-20 in the Music City Bowl.

Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

Fox Sports

Gaines Adams

Woodson Leads Kentucky Over Clemson
Dec 29, 2006, 5:43 PM

Wildcats QB throws for 299 yards and 3 TDs in Music City Bowl Andre Woodson conjured up memories of Tim Couch and made Kentucky a bowl winner for the first time in 22 years.

Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

Baltimore Sun

Jordan Palmer

Raiders In Running For Top Pick
Dec 29, 2006, 5:40 PM

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- As bad as this season has been, the Oakland Raiders' chances at getting the No. 1...

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas, Jordan Palmer

SportingNews.com

Gaines Adams

Woodson Lifts Kentucky In Music City Bowl
Dec 29, 2006, 5:39 PM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Andre Woodson conjured up memories of Tim Couch and made Kentucky a bowl winner ...

Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

SportingNews.com

Gaines Adams

Woodson Fuels Kentucky To First Bowl Win In 22 Years
Dec 29, 2006, 5:22 PM

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Players Mentioned: Gaines Adams

ESPN

Brady Quinn

The Envelope Please - It's Time To Hand Out The Awards In The Nfl
Dec 29, 2006, 2:43 PM

(AP) - One of the four leading contenders for the defensive player of the year award had a lot to say about another this week. Backbiting? Nope. Miami end Jason Taylor's remarks about San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman's four-game suspension for a positive steroid test were right on point.

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn

Slam! Sports

Brady Quinn

Raiders Are Not Worried About Draft Pick -- Yet
Dec 29, 2006, 12:01 PM

Raiders coach Art Shell isn't about to discuss the NFL draft with one game left to play this season, but there's nothing to stop forward-thinking fans who have seen enough of the 2006 product. The Raiders and Lions, both 2-13, share the worst record in...

Players Mentioned: Brady Quinn, Joe Thomas

San Francisco Chronicle

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