Q&A with Curry
June 29, 2007
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 play this year, he’ll do great, do a good job.
Full Q&A - [DailyPress.com]
Football Stars to Play in LaGrange
June 22, 2007
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.
Full Story - WRBL.com
Morris brings intensity back to secondary
June 18, 2007
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 disaster last year in a press box in Manhattan, Kan. No, not the Kansas State Wildcats, where he was defensive coordinator. The Tampa Bay secondary, where before 2006 he had been an assistant secondary coach under Mike Tomlin.
Source: Morris brings intensity back to secondary - [Scout.com]
Houston Plays a Number
June 17, 2007
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 to him; he simply asked which ones were open, 32 was the first one mentioned, and he grabbed it.
Now he’s trying to grab some attention, a hard task playing behind newly acquired Thomas Jones and second-year back Leon Washington.
“I’m just trying to get the looks wherever the coaches give them to me and trying to make the team in August,” Houston said. “When I do get in, I can’t make mistakes and I have to get in and make something happen so the coaches can open their eyes.”
Source: Houston plays a number - [Newsday]
Curry says it’s much better to receive
June 17, 2007
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, Curry made a big play on third down, only to trot back to the sideline and wait for another third-and-long situation.
Source: Curry says it’s much better to receive - [Sacramento Bee]
Enzor Named NFLE Player of the Week
June 15, 2007
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 an interception return - he also found the end zone on a 65-yard runback against Frankfurt in Week 5.
After joining the Fire in Week 5, Enzor has recorded 23 tackles, two interceptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns, one sack and two blocked punts.
Source: NFLE Players of Week Nine - [OurSports Central]
Steelers Warming to Tomlin
June 15, 2007
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 team for not treating him fairly in contract negotiations, and listened to his quarterback tell him over dinner that he had to gain the trust of his team.
Steelers warming to Tomlin (Full Story) - [Pittsburgh Post Gazette]
Fiedler Still Has Hoop Dreams
June 14, 2007
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 teams owned by the company.
Information on the site says the Miners were formerly the Florida Pit Bulls (of the American Basketball Association) during the 2005-2006 season. Trinity says the Pit Bulls did not compete during the ‘06-07 season “due to the decision to move the team to Pikeville, Kentucky to play in the upcoming 2007-2008 season.”
Pikeville scores minor league basketball team - [Appalachian News Express]
Youth Can Get Taste of NFL
June 14, 2007
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 now play for the Arizona Cardinals.
Also expected to be in attendance are Bob Sanders and Daryl Reid (Indianapolis Colts), Mike Doss (Minnesota Vikings), Hamza Abdullah (Denver Broncos), Dominic Rhodes (Oakland Raiders), Courtney Roby (Tennessee Titans) and Hanik Milligan (Cardinals).
The camp, at Charter Oak, will consist of football agility and skills drills and conclude with a question-and-answer and autograph session. All campers will also receive a goodie bag.
Youth can get a taste of the NFL game - [Whittier Daily News]
Saints Expect Big Things from David
June 7, 2007
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 of another winning team whose story goes beyond football.
“They always play that highlight of the Saints coming out in the Superdome when it reopened. That’s kind of something that stuck in everybody’s mind regardless of whether you watch football or not, just seeing them be able to come home and the fans so happy to see them,” said David, who turns 25 on June 12. “I just feel like being here is an awesome opportunity to help out in the community and be part of such a great story.”
Saints expect big things from diminutive David - [Shreveport Times]
David expected to be ‘missing link’ for Saints’ defense - [The Town Talk]
