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James' Football Blog November 2006 Archive

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

Sacking the NFL's Roughing Rules

Thursday November 30, 2006
Kudos to Sports Illustrated's Andrew Perloff, who recently took aim at the epidemic of roughing the passer calls. Wednesday, he called for the NFL to ease up. Now. ... Read More

AFC Taking Over NFL Rankings

Tuesday November 28, 2006
It becomes clearer each week in the NFL that the balance of power still leans heavily in favor of the American Football Conference. And that observation is reflected in this ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Monday November 27, 2006
Michael Irvin has finally issued an apology for racially-insensitive remarks he made last week regarding the athletic prowess of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Meanwhile, Tom Jackson is still wondering ... Read More

Vick Flips

Monday November 27, 2006
Frustrations are firmly setting in for the reeling Atlanta Falcons. And for quarterback Michael Vick, the pressure of losing finally caused him to flip... flip off the fans, ... Read More

Irvin Comments Swept Under the Rug

Friday November 24, 2006
At a time when being politically incorrect can ruin a broadcasting career, Michael Irvin raised eyebrows with recent comments suggesting Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo's athletic ability might be the ... Read More

One Too Many Turkeys

Friday November 24, 2006
Another Thanksgiving disaster for the Detroit Lions has come and gone. And this year's annual beat-down on national television was even more spectacular than usual, because it came at ... Read More

Controversial Simpson Project Slashed by FOX

Tuesday November 21, 2006
We haven't touched much on the O.J. topic around here simply because I have a hard time giving unnecessary publicity to those attempting to profit off the blood of their ... Read More

Power Rankings Update

Tuesday November 21, 2006
While other members of the media are falling all over the San Diego Chargers following two big come-from-behind efforts, we have to ask, where is the love for the Chicago ... Read More

McNabb Out for Season; Power Shifting in NFC East

Monday November 20, 2006
The Philadelphia Eagles chase for the playoffs, which was going to be an uphill battle anyway, suddenly looks like an almost insurmountable goal. Not only did they lose at ... Read More

More on Moss

Sunday November 19, 2006
Assuming Randy Moss continues to put pressure on the Raiders to ship him elsewhere in the offseason, what is the feasibility that it could happen? He's under contract through 2008, so ... Read More

Randy's Pity Party Continues

Sunday November 19, 2006
Randy Moss sure is doing a lot of feeling sorry for himself these days, and lately, is becoming far less subtle in his efforts to whine his way out of ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Saturday November 18, 2006
Indianapolis-based Steak n Shake sent out flyers locally offering their support this weekend... for the Dallas Cowboys. Oops. Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has his cleats sharpened and is ... Read More

Bo Schembechler: 1929-2006

Friday November 17, 2006
Just one day before the big college showdown between the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, a dark cloud of mourning has fallen over the ... Read More

Shifting Gears

Wednesday November 15, 2006
With the NFL season past the halfway point and several teams already falling out of contention, we've shifted gears slightly so we can start to focus somewhat on the 2007 ... Read More

Colts Hold Top Spot in NFL Power Rankings

Tuesday November 14, 2006
The Indianapolis Colts remained perfect again this week, becoming the only team in league history to open back-to-back seasons with nine consecutive wins. So, of course, they remain in ... Read More

J.C. the Savior in D.C.?

Tuesday November 14, 2006
At this point, it would probably take someone with the initials J.C. to get the Washington Redskins into the playoffs. To put it bluntly, the 2006 season has been ... Read More

Enough With the Talk Show Stuff

Monday November 13, 2006
I don't know about you, but I'm really getting tired of ESPN's seemingly never-ending line of special guests that are paraded through the Monday Night Football broadcast booth like dysfunctional ... Read More

Rivers Coming of Age

Monday November 13, 2006
San Diego Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith took a lot of heat for allowing veteran Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees to walk during the offseason in favor of the inexperienced ... Read More

Jets Nipping at Pats' Heels

Monday November 13, 2006
In case you hadn't noticed, there's suddenly a playoff race in the AFC East. Once thought to be a cake walk for the New England Patriots, a division crown ... Read More

Cheap Shots

Thursday November 9, 2006
Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb has launched his own line of casual men’s clothing under the Reebok label. Columnists make jokes. McNabb laughs as he takes another fat ... Read More

Miami Draft Prospect Killed

Wednesday November 8, 2006
Suffering through what was already a tough season by Hurricanes' standards, the University of Miami football program was rocked Tuesday night by the shooting death of defensive lineman Bryan Pata ... Read More

Colts Take Top Spot in Power Rankings

Tuesday November 7, 2006
The Indianapolis Colts have taken over the top spot in this weeks rankings thanks to an unexpected upset of the Chicago Bears by the Miami Dolphins. The Colts are now ... Read More

If You Can't Beat 'Em, Knee 'Em

Tuesday November 7, 2006
The Oakland Raiders, once the darlings of Monday Night Football, have been reduced to a prime time embarrassment with their performance and behavior in Monday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. ... Read More

Kick Ass Zinfandel, Courtesy of Da' Coach

Monday November 6, 2006
Wine lovers rejoice! Former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka has entered the wine-making business and his initial shipment is set to hit shelves later this week. As reported by ... Read More

Little T Takes a Nap

Sunday November 5, 2006
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens seems to be falling asleep a lot lately... and in more ways than one. Reports surfaced late last week indicating he is falling ... Read More

Bears' Briggs Destined for Free Agency?

Friday November 3, 2006
Put weakside linebacker high on the list of Chicago Bears 2007 draft needs. With the three-year contract extension given to center Olin Kreutz Thursday, the team can probably say ... Read More

Curtis Martin Brought Class to the NFL

Thursday November 2, 2006
It came as no surprise Wednesday to find out future Hall of Famer Curtis Martin would not play at all this year, or possibly ever again. At 33 years ... Read More

Aggie Bonfire Tradition Continues Off-Campus

Thursday November 2, 2006
Texas A&M University students and alumni, according to Associated Press reports, plan to once again revive the tradition of building and lighting a towering bonfire, an event that had been ... Read More

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