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Calais Campbell*

Miami Hoping Young Squad Can Lead A Resurgence
Jun 30, 2008, 12:51 PM

Randy Shannon had a rough first year at Miami. But with a slew of young talent ready to step in, the 'Canes seem primed to rebound.

Players Mentioned: Calais Campbell*, Kenny Phillips*, Tavares Gooden

Fox Sports

From Journal Staff Reports
Jun 30, 2008, 5:16 AM

ALLIANCE -Mount Union College receiver Pierre Garcon raced past Ohio Athletic Conference defensive backs the past three years. Now he'll get a chance to do the see if he can do it in the NFL.

Players Mentioned: Pierre Garcon

Lisbon Morning Journal

Joe Flacco

Unexpected Call Led Hakes To Enroll At Ud
Jun 30, 2008, 2:57 AM

Sean Hakes' return to NCAA football was going to come in 2009. Then the University of Delaware called and pushed that timetable ahead one year.

Players Mentioned: Joe Flacco

The News Journal

Getting To Know: Robert James
Jun 29, 2008, 9:56 PM

At 16-years-old, Robert James was an unhappy cornerback at Maryvale High School in Glendale, Ariz.. In fact, he was so disgruntled he almost walked away from the game during his junior year. But eventually he learned to embrace the defensive side of the ball, and sticking with it has paid off.

Players Mentioned: Robert James

The Gainesville Times

Curtis Lofton*

Oklahoma Continues To Crank Out Coaches
Jun 29, 2008, 8:54 AM

When former Iowa Hawkeye Bob Stoops became Oklahoma's football coach almost decade ago, a branch of the Hayden Fry coaching tree took root in Norman, Okla. Since then, Stoops' branch has blossomed into its own giant sequoia.

Players Mentioned: Reggie Smith*, Curtis Lofton*

Columbia Daily Tribune

Rashard Mendenhall*
Matthew Stockman
Getty Images

Nfl Offseason Is Very Juicy
Jun 29, 2008, 5:07 AM

Though the NFL season is over two-months away, there are plenty of tantalizing storylines to help you make it through the dog days of summer. Tops on the list is Chad Johnson's on again, off again, on again and, oh wait, off again, relationship with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Players Mentioned: Rashard Mendenhall*

The East Liverpool Review

Kevin Smith*

Getting Personal With ... : Lions' Third-round Pick Kevin Smith Loves Football, Fishing, Denzel And Lebron
Jun 29, 2008, 3:08 AM

Kevin Smith was selected 64th overall by the Lions in this year's NFL draft. The Lions traded up to the first pick of the third round to take the 6-foot-1, 215-pound running back out of Central Florida. As a junior this past season, Smith rushed for 2,567 yards, falling 61 yards short of Barry Sanders' single-season NCAA record. Recently he chatted with Free Press special writer Jon Machota:

Players Mentioned: Kevin Smith*

Detroit Free Press

John David Booty

Hester On 'whirlwind' Tour As Chargers Rookie
Jun 29, 2008, 2:56 AM

SHREVEPORT -- Since the San Diego Chargers selected him with the 69th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Jacob Hester's life has been a whirlwind.

Players Mentioned: John David Booty, Jacob Hester

The Alexandria Town Talk

Mike Jenkins
Getty Images

Leavitt Hopes '07 Success Merely Springboard For Bulls
Jun 29, 2008, 12:05 AM

By RYAN BOYD rboyd@bradenton.com

Players Mentioned: Mike Jenkins

Bradenton Herald

Heath Benedict

End Zone: The Tell-tale Heart
Jun 28, 2008, 2:56 PM

For two decades, athletes have been dying of sudden cardiac ailments at an alarming rate. During that time, the use of performance-enhancing drugs has exploded. Are the two phenomena connected?

Players Mentioned: Heath Benedict

New York Daily News

Joe Flacco

Ud Adds Another Transfer Quarterback
Jun 28, 2008, 2:56 AM

Sean Hakes, who began his career at Division I-A Akron, will play at Delaware, his mom said Friday.

Players Mentioned: Joe Flacco

The News Journal

John David Booty

Hester Settles Into Rookie Life
Jun 28, 2008, 2:06 AM

Since the San Diego Chargers selected him with the 69th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Jacob Hester's life has been a whirlwind.

Players Mentioned: John David Booty, Jacob Hester

The Shreveport Times

Jake Long

Long's Play Impresses Dolphins
Jun 28, 2008, 1:42 AM

Jake Long will have 16 games -- heck, his entire career -- to prove the Miami Dolphins were right in making him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Players Mentioned: Jake Long

Florida Today

Jake Long

No. 1 Pick Long Impresses Dolphins
Jun 28, 2008, 12:16 AM

Jake Long will have 16 games - heck, his entire career - to prove the Miami Dolphins were right in making him the No.

Players Mentioned: Jake Long

The News-Press

Gosder Cherilus

Former Bc Players Settle Boston Bar Assault Charge
Jun 27, 2008, 7:37 PM

BOSTON -- Two former Boston College football players have settled charges they assaulted a man in a popular sports bar after he refused to give up his space.

Players Mentioned: Gosder Cherilus, DeJuan Tribble

7 News Boston

Phillip Merling*

Talent Abounds But Can Tigers Maintain Title Focus?
Jun 27, 2008, 3:36 PM

Armed with talent on both sides of the ball, Clemson's poised to grab its 1st ACC title in 17 years and keep Tommy Bowden employed.

Players Mentioned: Phillip Merling*, Chris McDuffie

Fox Sports

Quentin Groves

Jags Reward De Spicer With Two-year Extension
Jun 27, 2008, 2:47 PM

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed defensive end Paul Spicer to a two-year extension worth $8 million on Friday, NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting.

Players Mentioned: Quentin Groves

NFL.com

Steve Johnson
Andy Lyons
Getty Images

Bills' Lynch Pleads Guilty
Jun 27, 2008, 2:31 PM

Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch apologized in a statement for hitting a Canadian woman with his vehicle and pleaded guilty to a traffic infraction on Friday.

Players Mentioned: Steve Johnson

CBC via Yahoo! Canada News

Chad Henne

Thursday Night's All Right For Booneville Vs. Baldwyn
Jun 27, 2008, 6:34 AM

Booneville-Baldwyn will finally be getting the spotlight it deserves. The longtime Prentiss County rivals will open the 2008 football season on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Baldwyn. It will mark the first Thursday opener between the teams.

Players Mentioned: Chad Henne

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

James Hardy*

Pucko: Competing For Space
Jun 27, 2008, 12:39 AM

The following does not reflect the views of R News or its parent company Time Warner Cable. Remember the days growing up when it seemed like Americans were the best at everything? Those days are gone forever.

Players Mentioned: Patrick Lee, Xavier Omon, James Hardy*, Leodis McKelvin

R News

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