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James' Football Blog October 2006 Archive

By James Alder, About.com Guide to Football since 2000

Power Rankings Update

Tuesday October 31, 2006
The top two teams, Chicago and Indianapolis, remain the same in our rankings this week, and they’re likely to stay that way until one of the two loses. We do, ... Read More

Polishing the Crystal Ball

Monday October 30, 2006
If you've automatically penciled in Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn --who had perhaps his best game of the season Saturday-- to the No. 1 spot on your 2007 NFL ... Read More

NFL Champs on the Ropes

Sunday October 29, 2006
It's officially time to panic Steelers fans. The champs were already staggering as they headed into week eight, and they walked into a devastating right hook by the Oakland ... Read More

Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Saturday October 28, 2006
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has released the preliminary list of nominees for induction in 2007, and 111 names are included in the initial offering, which will be pared ... Read More

What to Watch For...

Thursday October 26, 2006
The marquee match-up this week has to be the contest between the undefeated Indianapolis Colts and their high-powered offense against the league-leading defense of the Denver Broncos. Beyond that, ... Read More

Right Time for Romo?

Wednesday October 25, 2006
Big Bill made it official Wednesday. The inexperienced Tony Romo will start at quarterback for Parcells' Cowboys this Sunday over a very unhappy veteran, Drew Bledsoe. Bledsoe hasn't helped his ... Read More

Sports Parents Gone Bad

Tuesday October 24, 2006
Having coached a variety of youth sports over the years, I think I can speak for most other parents willing to volunteer their time when I say the most difficult ... Read More

NFL Power Rankings Updated

Tuesday October 24, 2006
Following his team’s collapse in week six to the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green found his scapegoat in offensive coordinator Keith Rowan, which had a noticeable effect ... Read More

NFL Suspends Merriman for Steroid Use

Monday October 23, 2006
ESPN.com's Chris Mortensen reported Sunday night that Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has been notified he will be suspended for four games for violating the NFL's steroids and related substances policy. ... Read More

Raiders Everything the Cardinals Thought They Would Be?

Sunday October 22, 2006
Members of the 1972 Miami Dolphins will have to keep their champagne on ice as the undefeated Chicago Bears were idle and the Indianapolis Colts remained spotless with a victory ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Friday October 20, 2006
Threats of terrorist attacks at NFL stadiums this weekend were deemed a hoax (AP report) by the FBI, who said the internet post in question was the result of a ... Read More

Pickin' & Grinnin'

Thursday October 19, 2006
For those of you following our weekly picks against the spread, I'm sure you've come to the same realization that we have... we really, really suck at it this ... Read More

Colts Pick Booger

Tuesday October 17, 2006
The rumored deals involving Randy Moss failed to materialize before Tuesday's trading deadline, but one player did find himself with a new working address. The Indianapolis Colts acquired defensive ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Tuesday October 17, 2006
The New York Times reports Giants running back Tiki Barber is seriously thinking about hanging it up following this season. Looks like Packers receiver Koren Robinson will be home for the ... Read More

Trading Deadline Passes, Raiders' Receivers Stay Put

Tuesday October 17, 2006
The trading deadline has come and gone, and malcontent receivers Randy Moss and Jerry Porter are still members of the Oakland Raiders. And I can understand the Raiders not ... Read More

Unlikely Comeback Keeps Bears Atop Power Rankings

Tuesday October 17, 2006
The football Gods this season certainly seem to be shining on the undefeated Chicago Bears, whose unlikely comeback victory over the Arizona Cardinals Monday Night kept the league’s only 6-0 ... Read More

All's Well in Big D... for Now

Monday October 16, 2006
Following a three touchdown performance by Terrell Owens Sunday, it appears the gray skies in Dallas have been lifted and everyone can once again breathe easy. It appears Owens ... Read More

Porter to Avoid Suspension?

Saturday October 14, 2006
According to The San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jerry Porter was suspended four games (see below) for openly complaining about the length of the team's practice Friday as ... Read More

Oklahoma's Peterson Out for Season, May Skip Draft

Saturday October 14, 2006
The 2007 NFL Draft class might have taken a big hit Saturday when Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson broke his collarbone diving into the end zone on a 53-yard scoring run. ... Read More

Another Receiver Suspended

Saturday October 14, 2006
Cincinnati's Chris Henry was recently suspended for his off-field antics, and Saturday another wide receiver joined him in exile. And we're happy to report it's not Terrell Owens (okay, maybe happy ... Read More

Owens Making Cowboys Look Like Fools

Saturday October 14, 2006
The Terrell Owens situation down in Big D is looking more and more each passing day like the saga that played out last year in Philadelphia. Earlier in the ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Friday October 13, 2006
What a week for the University of Tennessee. Not only did they strip a reporter of his credentials for having the audacity to (gasp) ask a player about his ... Read More

On the Rebound

Thursday October 12, 2006
So your team's off to a slow start and you're ready to write the season off? Here's something to think about. In 13 of the past 16 seasons, ... Read More

What to Watch For...

Wednesday October 11, 2006
Almost considered an unthinkable scenario at this time last year, the Chicago Bears now lead the league in points scored. They also head things up on the defensive end, ... Read More

Moss Should Zip It

Tuesday October 10, 2006
For the second time now, Oakland Raiders receiver Randy Moss has expressed a desire to be traded to another team. In his weekly interview Monday on Fox Sports Radio, ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Tuesday October 10, 2006
The Patriots released defensive tackle Johnathan Sullivan Monday. In hindsight, league insiders question the team's decision to release a new line of brats and sausages around the time they ... Read More

Owens Asks Why?

Monday October 9, 2006
I admit it. I enjoyed the look of frustration on Terrell Owens' face during Sunday's loss by his Dallas Cowboys. However, the much-anticipated blow-up by the mercurial ... Read More

What Happened to the Sideshow?

Monday October 9, 2006
In a city where he was once welcomed with open arms but eventually run out of town on a rail, Terrell Owens made his much-anticipated return for a key division ... Read More

T.O.'s Timeout Series; The Adventures of Little T

Saturday October 7, 2006
With all the hype leading up to the much-anticipated return of Terrell Owens to Philadelphia, I've resisted the urge to add to the build-up mostly because I'm sick of writing ... Read More

Titans Going After Haynesworth's Bonus

Friday October 6, 2006
Looks like the suspension of Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth could end up being significantly more costly than the originally-reported $190,000 in game checks he will lose by being ... Read More

The Circus Never Ends

Thursday October 5, 2006
Need further proof that Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens thinks life is one big joke and he's the court jester? On Wednesday, according to Profootballtalk.com, Owens sported a T-shirt ... Read More

Robinson Gets Jail Time

Wednesday October 4, 2006
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson has failed to do what all the other recent lawbreakers in the NFL (even habitual violator Chris Henry) have managed to do... ... Read More

Train Wreck Coming in Oakland

Wednesday October 4, 2006
The Oakland Raiders are averaging nine points per game, the defense is giving up more than 26, disgruntled receiver Jerry Porter has yet to play a single down this season, ... Read More

Believe It or Not...

Tuesday October 3, 2006
We don't usually touch a whole lot on high school football around here, but there were a couple unusual events last weekend that deserve a mention. West Virginia prep running back ... Read More

League Acts Quickly in Haynesworth Incident

Monday October 2, 2006

Haynesworth's Kick Gets Him Booted

Sunday October 1, 2006
There was a lot of great action Sunday afternoon. However, the most talked-about incident occurred during the early contest between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans, and it wasn't ... Read More

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