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      Breaking News: Roethlisberger to miss season opener

      September 3, 2006 /

      ESPN.com’s John Clayton is reporting that Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will most likely miss the season opener against Miami Thursday night. Roethlisberger underwent an emergency appendectomy Sunday, which went well, but his status for the first couple of weeks of the season is now in question.

      Steelers coach Bill Cowher already ruled him out for Thursday’s season opener against the Dolphins and named Charlie Batch as the starter. Cowher said Roethlisberger will be evaluated each week, and he is not certain how long the quarterback will be out.

      This certainly isn’t the way the defending Super Bowl champions would like to start their season, especially against an up-and-coming Dolphins team, who many believe will make a strong playoff right this season.

      I guess my defense of Batch a couple of weeks ago in my ranking of the top quarterback units will get played out this Thursday night huh?

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      No Pau? No problem.

      September 3, 2006 /

      Spain star Pau Gasol broke his foot in the semifinals of the FIBA World Championship, and the team learned that he wouldn’t be able to play in the final against Greece. But that didn’t stop Spain from upending the Greeks, 70-47.

      “My teammates today played an amazing game,” he added. “They played with their hearts and together as a unit. It’s no fun to watch. I thought I would suffer some more, but I am so happy to see the way they responded without me being there.”

      Gasol stood holding his head in his hands in the final seconds, openly in tears. It wasn’t long before the Memphis Grizzlies star hopped to midcourt to join his teammates in a circle, sitting on the court wearing headbands given to them at the final buzzer.

      Spain’s challenge seemed even more difficult considering a near perfect performance by Greece (8-1) in a 101-95 semifinal win over the United States. The European champions put on an impressive offensive and defensive display in getting to the final for the first time.

      There was no reason to worry. Spain limited Greece to less than half the points it scored against the U.S. and kept its shooting percentage to about half (33 percent vs. 63 percent).

      “It was surprising, yes, because the Spanish team was everything around Gasol,” Greece forward Konstas Tsartsaris said. “But we see today that the Spanish team is 12 players and not only one. They played excellent defensively and on offense also. They gave a great defensive effort.”

      This is an amazing victory for Spain, considering that they were without their star player, playing against a Greek team that looked so strong in their semifinal win against the U.S.

      With the NBA preseason schedule starting up in about a month, it’s unclear how much time Gasol will miss with the injury. The Memphis Grizzles can ill afford to lose their star for any extended amount of time.

      NBA

      Fantasy Update (9/2)

      September 2, 2006 /

      Well, Domanick Davis is officially out for the season. This certainly isn’t shocking news at this point, but it’s a shame that such a good player (and an especially good fantasy player) has been knocked out for the season. Here’s hoping that Davis can make a comeback next season. Meanwhile, it looks like Wali Lundy will start for the Texans, but Vernand Morency is right there on his tail. This is shaping up to be a RBBC, which is not surprising considered HC Gary Kubiak served under Mike Shanahan all those years. (Supposedly they met in the ’80s during Skeletor’s ongoing battles with He-Man)…The Pats traded for Doug Gabriel. I certainly didn’t think that Gabriel would be the first WR out of Oakland. Jerry Porter seemed to have that honor all but locked up. Gabriel is a good talent, so this is a bit of a downgrade for Aaron Brooks and a bit of an upgrade for Tom Brady. The move muddles the situation in New England, especially considering the extended holdout of Deion Branch. Gabriel’s arrival will hurt the stock of Reche Caldwell, which really wasn’t all that high in the first place…The Lions have parted ways with Charles Rogers. Does this mean that the team is confident in Corey Bradford? He’s always been more of a fly-pattern guy, but maybe Bradford will have a better season now that he’s in a Mike Martz offense. He did catch seven passes in the preseason…For a while there, it looked like Najeh Davenport was the heir apparent to Ahman Green, but a couple of injuries later, and he’s released by the Packers. Sam Gado will be the primary backup to Green. There is trouble on the Packers’ line, but they have an easy schedule so Green should be a decent #3 RB, especially in PPR leagues, now that Tony Fisher is gone.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Browns, Patriots and Texans all make moves

      September 2, 2006 /

      Here are a couple headline stories from KFFL.com as NFL teams have until 6:00pm to make final roster cuts:

      Cleveland Browns

      Zac Jackson of ClevelandBrowns.com is reporting that the Browns have acquired center Hank Fraley from the Philadelphia Eagles.

      The Browns has been searching for months to replace the injured LeCharles Bentley and out of all the centers its had come through its revolving door recently, Fraley is certainly the best option. Fraley has been a longtime starter for the Eagles, but missed eight games last season and lost his job to Jamaal Jackson in preseason.

      Also on the Browns front, the team has decided to part ways with running back Lee Suggs and put William Green on IR, which will end his season.

      Houston Texans

      Dominick Davis of the Houston Texans was also put on IR today, which will end the running back’s season.

      New England Patriots/Oakland Raiders

      In other trade news, KFFL.com is reporting that the Raiders have traded WR Doug Gabriel to the New England Patriots, but the compensation for Gabriel has not been announced yet.

      Gabriel leaving certainly means that Jerry Porter will probably take over his starting role again in Oakland – a role he had lost when he declared that he wanted the team to trade him.

      Washington Redskins

      It appears that Shawn Springs will be doubtful for the season opener because of an abdomen injury the AP is reporting. With Springs joining Clinton Portis as players being out with injuries and coupled with offensive scoring problems, the Redskins really look questionable coming out of the gate in ’06.

      NFL

      Lions cut former No. 2 pick Rogers

      September 2, 2006 /

      Sports radio AM1130WDFN in Detroit confirmed today that the Detroit Lions cut first round bust Charles Rogers today.

      The news doesn’t come as that big of a surprise for anybody around Motown, but Rogers was formerly a No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft and will certainly be picked up by any teams needing a wide receiver.

      Rogers broke into the NFL with a bang. He scored two touchdowns in his first regular season game against Arizona and everybody in the Lions organization thought they struck gold with the former Michigan State Spartan.

      Rogers went on to break his collarbone his rookie season and again in Detroit’s first game in ’04. Coupled with a four-game drug suspension last season and Rogers barely saw the field last season.

      Phased out of the offensive game plan last year by Steve Mariucci, new head coach Rod Marinelli followed suit this offseason and barely played Rogers in any of the four Lions preseason games.

      Among his injury woes and drug suspension, Rogers has also been criticized for his lack of work ethic and overall desire to better himself in the offseason.

      Fearless prediction: Rogers ends up in New England with Tom Brady and the Patriots.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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