Archive for June, 2007
Q&A with Curry
Q: There have been quite a few changes this offseason in Oakland. What have you seen from the Raiders’ first-round draft pick, former LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell?
A: His first camp, he looked like a rookie. He looked good, but he still made rookie mistakes. He’s gotten better and better. I think if he has to [...]
Football Stars to Play in LaGrange
LaGrange’s Callaway Stadium will host a star-studded flag football game Saturday to benefit Walt’s World, the charitable foundation of San Francisco 49er Walt Harris.
Harris, a LaGrange native, is hosting the 1st Annual W.L. Harris Flag Football Game. 31 players are expected to play in Saturday’s event, from the pro, college, and high school ranks.
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Morris brings intensity back to secondary
When Tampa Bay’s secondary didn’t play up to its usual standards last season, head coach Jon Gruden knew just what to do. He went out and re-hired Raheem Morris, who coached Bucs defensive backs under Mike Tomlin for two seasons. Now in charge, Morris promises there will be competition at every position.
Raheem Morris watched the [...]
Houston Plays a Number
Cedric Houston changed his uniform number in an effort to change his fortunes.
“It’s a new start, that’s how I’m looking at it,” the Jets running back said of his 32 jersey after wearing 34 his first two years. So desperate for a new beginning was Houston that his new number doesn’t even hold any significance [...]
Curry says it’s much better to receive
Ronald Curry heard his name called after making a spectacular third-down catch more than once last season.But he’d like to hear his name called before kickoff, too.
“I want to hear my name called over the loudspeakers,” Curry said. ” ‘Ronald Curry in the starting lineup.’ I want to run out the tunnel.”
More times than not, [...]
Enzor Named NFLE Player of the Week
Enzor earned Defensive Player of the Week honors (week 9) for his efforts during Rhein’s 24-17 road victory over the Berlin Thunder.
He recorded eight tackles and returned an interception seven yards for a touchdown, giving the Fire a second-quarter lead it would not relinquish. It marked the second time this season Enzor has scored on [...]
Steelers Warming to Tomlin
The arrival of any new boss generates anxiety in the workforce. The job Mike Tomlin walked into as the new Steelers coach carried its own predicaments.
He stepped into a situation where few 34-year-olds tread. He released one of their most popular and well-known players, fined another because he skipped a mandatory practice after blasting the [...]
Fiedler Still Has Hoop Dreams
Former NFL quarterback Jay Fiedler and his business partner Demetrius Ford were in town again this week to discuss the impending move of a Continental Basketball Association team to Pikeville.
While no formal announcement was made, the Web site for Trinity Sports & Entertainment Group, Inc. (www.triseg.com) listed the East Kentucky Miners as one of two [...]
Youth Can Get Taste of NFL
The NFL returns to Southern California this weekend – sort of.
NFL veteran Jason David, who played at Charter Oak High School, returns to the valley to conduct his second annual Football Skills Camp on Saturday and Sunday. The two-day event will feature several NFL veterans, including Matt Ware (Loyola) and Ralph Brown (Bishop Amat), who [...]
Saints Expect Big Things from David
Jason David readily acknowledges money had a lot to do with why he left Indianapolis rather than help the Colts defend their Super Bowl title.
Yet, there were other factors that brought the young cornerback to the New Orleans Saints, David insists, such as pride, a new challenge, warmer weather and the chance to be part [...]
Jason David’s Football Camp
Jason David’s Football Skills Camp
June 16-18 – 2007
Ages 7-18 (no pads)
Charter Oak High Stadium – Covina, CA
Contact: Joanie 626.536.1477 for more info
Proceeds Benefit the – Jason David Foundation
