Author: Anthony Stalter (Page 316 of 1503)

      Norwood & Faulk done for year, Bush out 4-6 weeks

      September 21, 2010 /
      New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush is taken off the field in a cart after sustaining an injury in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers during their Monday night NFL football game in San Francisco, California September 20, 2010. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

      I went to do a report on Reggie Bush’s fractured fibula and then noticed roughly 1,800 more injuries worth noting in the NFL. So here’s a rundown of six of those 1,800 injuries…

      Reggie Bush, RB, Saints
      Bush suffered a fracture of the upper fibula in his right leg after muffing a punt during the Saints’ 25-22 win over the 49ers last night. He doesn’t need surgery, but he’ll miss at least four-to-six weeks. DeShawn Wynn now takes over the backup duties behind Pierre Thomas.

      Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Colts
      More bad news for Gonzalez, who will be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks with a high right ankle sprain. Obviously the Colts can and have gotten by without him, but this has to be frustrating for Gonzalez, who can never seem to stay healthy.

      Jake Delhomme, QB, Browns
      Jake the INT Machine has had a boot on his injured ankle for a week and reports state that he likely has a high ankle sprain. While head coach Eric Mangini doesn’t want to make a definitive statement either way on whether or not Delhomme will play this week, chances are Seneca Wallace will receive his second start of the year on Sunday.

      Jerious Norwood, RB, Falcons
      Norwood tore his ACL on the opening kickoff last week against the Cardinals. He’ll be placed on IR, effectively ending his season. Jason Snelling now becomes the sole backup to Michael Turner.

      Kevin Faulk, RB, Patriots
      The Patriots’ running back situation just got more interesting, as Faulk will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL. Danny Woodhead will get a look as a third-down back, but Sammy Morris and BenJarvus Green-Ellis will see more action behind Fred Taylor now.

      External Sports, NFL

      Radio host insinuates that God got back at Dantonio for messing with Irish

      September 21, 2010 /

      Radio host Matt Patrick from FM 95.3 in South Bend had this reaction to the news that Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio suffered a heart attack after the Spartans’ thrilling overtime win over Notre Dame on Saturday:

      The true crime here is that this idiot will become viral because of this. He’ll become somewhat popular for the first time in his career.

      I don’t care if he was joking or if he knows Dantonio personally – it was insensitive to say something like this and video tape it. If he said it to Dantonio’s face and he was clearly trying to lighten up the mood for an old friend, that’s one thing. But the fact that he made public comments like this was just stupid.

      And I don’t care of the heart attack was mild or not – it’s still as serious situation.

      College Football, External Sports, Video

      2010 NFL Power Rankings: Week 3

      September 21, 2010 /
      PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 02: Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers calls out signals during the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on September 2, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

      I gave the Cowboys and Vikings a mulligan after their opening week performances, but I wouldn’t be able to look myself in the mirror if I ranked them in the top 10 again this week.

      So I dropped them sons of bitches like a Ryan Grant fantasy owner.

      Let’s do this…

      Check out Week 2’s Power Rankings

      1. Green Bay Packers
      Previous Week: 1
      No letdown for the Pack last week at home against the Bills. Their defense held Buffalo scoreless in the second half and Aaron Rodgers rebounded from a shaky Week 1 performance to throw two touchdown passes. Although…Brandon Jackson only rushed for 2.6 yards per carry? Ayeeh.

      2. Indianapolis Colts
      Previous Week: 2
      I didn’t want to drop the Colts too far down after their loss to the Texans in Week 1 and I’m glad I didn’t. That was child’s play for Peyton and the defense on Sunday night against the Giants.

      3. New Orleans Saints
      Previous Week: 4
      The Saints’ offense seems to lack the explosiveness it had last season and now Reggie Bush is out for six weeks with a leg injury. Still, Drew Brees and company are 2-0 and did well not to dump that game last night in San Francisco.

      4. Baltimore Ravens
      Previous Week: 3
      It’s a little jarring that Joe Flacco looked so bad against a defense that Tom Brady absolutely shredded in Week 1, but give credit to Cincinnati’s defense for stepping up. Flacco and the Ravens will get back on track this weekend against the Browns.

      5. Houston Texans
      Previous Week: 7
      The Texans were about five minutes away from the media crucifying them for being their inconsistent selves. But what a performance by Matt Schaub, who put the game on his shoulders and willed Houston to a victory in Washington. If he plays even half as well as he did last weekend then the Texans are going to win a lot of ballgames.

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      External Sports, NFL

      Broncos’ receiver Kenny McKinley found dead after committing suicide

      September 21, 2010 /
      DENVER - AUGUST 30: Wide reciever Kenny McKinley #11 of the Denver Broncos makes a reception against the Chicago Bears during preseason NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 30, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Bears defeated the Broncos 27-17. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

      In incredibly sad news, the Denver Post is reporting that Broncos receiver Kenny McKinley has committed suicide.

      Authorities were called to McKinley’s home in central Centennial at approximately 3:25 p.m. to investigate a possible suicide. Officers discovered McKinley’s body in a second-floor bedroom with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

      He was 23 and is survived by a young son.

      “Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more important, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room,” coach Josh McDaniels said in a statement Monday night. “This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

      “He was one of the funniest guys I knew,” former Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley said. “Everything he said and everything he did was funny. That was his personality — he was always happy. A lot of people say that about people that passed, but that’s the truth. He was always a happy, funny guy. That’s what makes this so devastating.”

      “Kenny had a big heart, a love for life. It’s just very shocking,” said Andrew Bondarowicz, his agent. “These guys, they’re made of steel on the outside. But for a lot of them, the challenge of being at your best and living up to all the expectations is a difficult situation. Some people are better equipped and have the support system.”

      This just goes to show you that you never know what someone is dealing with in their personal life. My heart goes out to McKinley’s family and most of all, his young son.

      As the Post points out, the Broncos are no strangers to tragedy. In January of 2007, cornerback Darrent Williams was shot during a drive-by shooting, while running back Damien Nash collapsed suddenly following a celebrity charity basketball game in February of that same year.

      The Broncos have certainly gone through a lot over the past four years.

      External Sports, NFL

      Jets’ receiver Braylon Edwards charged with DWI

      September 21, 2010 /
      EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 16: Braylon Edwards of the New York Jets looks on during their game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on August 16, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

      Yet another athlete who should have hired a driver (from the New York Post):

      Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards was busted on a drunken driving charge early this morning, after cops pulled him over on the West Side and found he had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system, police said.

      Edwards, 27, was arrested at 5:15 a.m. and charged with DWI, after cops pulled over his Range Rover at 34th Street and 12th Avenue for having overly-tinted windows. Police said they smelled alcohol and Edwards blew a 0.16 on a Breathalyzer, or double the state’s legal limit of 0.08.

      It isn’t the first time Edwards has run afoul of the law. In October, just before he was traded to the Jets from the Browns, Edwards punched a friend of LeBron James outside a Cleveland nightclub.

      Edwards settled the case by pleading no contest to aggravated assault. He received a suspended 180-day jail sentence, and was fined $1,000 and placed on probation.

      Every time an athlete is charged with drunken driving, my coworker John Paulsen points out how easy it would be for athletes just to hire a driver. And I couldn’t agree more; why risk it? Why risk millions of dollars and potentially hurt someone else when you could have just paid for a personal driver? Or gotten a cab?

      Stupid, stupid, stupid. We all make mistakes, but these types of arrests can always be avoided.

      External Sports, NFL

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