And The Valley Shook (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
So, Scott's collar bone is broken, and he's lost for the rest of the regular season. That's a tough blow for him, the team, and us fans. But, I come to praise Charles Scott , not to bury him. In 2007 I remembered him mostly for the last play of our 3OT loss at Kentucky. He got tackled short of first down yardage on 4th & short. Crap! That was the year of another national championship and Jacob...
Chestnut Orange (Free subscription) | 09/26/2009
Drawings by William J. O'Brien, courtesy of Shane Campbell Gallery, Chicago and Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York. Design by Ben Wilkerson Tousley. Hand-drawn text by Amelia Bauer. A few weeks ago, after recommending Band of Horses to a friend, said friend returned the favor by recommending the band Grizzly Bear to me. And thus, great affection for GB has ensued ever since. Grizzly Bear's latest album,...
The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
by John Amis - AP Jason Snelling stiff-arms the first round of cuts. And also the Ravens. But that's less important. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) View full size photo uploaded September 5, 2009 We knew the axe would be falling again following Thursday's pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens , and it claimed seven Friday afternoon. There's not a name on this list that blew me away, but this signals...
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
by Knox Bardeen Filed under: Atlanta Falcons , NFL Training Camp The Atlanta Falcons head to Detroit to play the Lions this Saturday, August 15 for their first preseason game. The team has released a preseason depth chart to show an early glimpse at where players stand. You need to remember that the Falcons are less than two weeks into camp and the start of the regular season is still more then a...
The Falcoholic (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
There has been speculation for months now that the Falcons might sign Jeremy Newberry as insurance at center, and today they made that dream a reality. Twelve seasons into his career, the reliable center is not the same player he once was, primarily due to knee injuries that have left him less mobile than before. Still, he played in all sixteen games for the San Diego Chargers last season and is still...
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 05/27/2009
ARIZONA CARDINALS- Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Oliver Ross, OT; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; and Donovan Raiola, C. Re-signed Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Brian St. Pierre, QB; Kurt Warner, QB; and Dan Kreider, FB. Agreed to terms with Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ralph Brown, CB; and Jason Wright, RB. ATLANTA FALCONS- Signed...
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 03/04/2009
The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed tight end Justin Peelle, linebackers Coy Wire and Tony Gilbert, defensive tackle Jason Jefferson, offensive lineman Ben Wilkerson and safety Jamaal Fudge, the club announced Tuesday.
yewknee.com (Free subscription) | 02/26/2009
I hate to directly rip a Kitsune Noir post so fresh off the press but the works of Ben Wilkerson Tousley (aka Wilkerton) are just what I needed today. I poured over every piece in the portfolio and find myself wishing there were tons more to see.
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