Get The Picture (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
Tony Barnhart, who cries wolf about Georgia’s opponents more than any other pundit on the planet, on the challenge that Georgia’s defense faces tomorrow: …Johnson’s offense is run with such precision that every member of the defense has to carry out his assignment on every play. If a defender tries to free lance and create a [...]
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Pete Prisco (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Buccaneers They aren't the best Without the turnovers, the Giants are able to lead the league in rushing offense and lead the league in scoring offense. They control the football and they rarely play from behind, which is why they can run the ball the way they do. In their only loss, at Cleveland on Oct. 13, they turned it over three times. That means in their 11 victories,...
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ex-Navy head coach received 46 of possible 67 votes for the award The question followed Paul Johnson ever since Georgia Tech hired him: Would his spread-option offense work at the highest level of college football?
The Daily Vidette (Free subscription) | yesterday
... injured and Parrish Fisher was dismissed from the team. All he did was lead the Redbirds with 796 rushing yards, 11 touchdowns and an astonishing 6.3 yards per carry despite starting only four games. His season-long performance was courageous and inspiring to watch.Most Disappointing Player: The whole defenseIn a year when the rushing offense was a sight to see (averaging 197.2...
StarTribune.com (Free subscription) | 12/01/2008
... few statistical notes:– The Vikings moved up to No. 8 in total defense and No. 16 in total offense this week. They rank fourth in rushing offense and second in run defense.– Adrian Peterson moved back to No. 1 in the NFL in rushing with 1,311 yards. Washington’s Clinton Portis is second with 1,228 yards.Coach Brad Childress’ press conference is scheduled for 12:35 p.m....
Covers.com (Free subscription) | 11/30/2008
Covers Experts and go head-to-head for this week's Monday Night Football debate.The Jaguars were expected to do well, what's been there biggest problem this year?Fargo: It all started early in the season with injuries to the offensive line for Jacksonville. Last season, the Jaguars finished second in the NFL in rushing offense with 149.4 yards per game. In 2006 they were third with 158.8...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
Rushing offense Brian Westbrook notched only his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Kyle Eckel got a standing ovation from the crowd when he converted the Eagles' first third-and-one opportunity. GRADE: A
SI.com (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
... the only healthy linebacker among the regular starters as the Redskins prepare to face the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL. H.B. Blades would start in the middle and will start on the strong side if Fletcher can't play.The injuries to Carter and defensive tackle Golston could deprive the Redskins of half of their starting defensive line. Diametric Evans would likely start at end...
Inside the Iggles (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
... task I am going to crack open the NFL history books and examine some of the more superior pass offenses of the last decade. Does pass-first equal Championship? Or is a more balanced approach the way to go? We shall see. (Note: numbers in () = league rank) 2000 St. Louis Rams – 540 points (#1) Total offense: 442.2 ypg (#1) Passing offense: 327.0 ypg (#1) Rushing...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008
... the only healthy linebacker among the regular starters as the Redskins prepare to face the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL. would start in the middle and will start on the strong side if Fletcher can't play.The injuries to Carter and defensive tackle Golston could deprive the Redskins of half of their starting defensive line. Diametric Evans would likely start at end for Carter and...
Florida Sun Sentinel (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008
Statistically, at least, Bowden's team is better in every aspect than it was a season ago — and in some areas the Seminoles are significantly better. FSU's offense, which ranked 80th in 2007, is now 45th. The rushing offense was 91st and averaged 127 yards per game. Now it's 28th and averaging 190.The Seminoles have improved tremendously in the red zone, where they've been one...
Cincy Jungle (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
Pfft, we don't need fullbacks, we have tight ends . The Cincinnati Bengals are likely the only 1-9-1 team that refuses to use a pure fullback within their 3.4 yards-per-rush offense, collecting and reprogramming tight ends instead. Not that Jeremi Johnson or Reagan Maui'a was of much use this year; both went on IR early and, save for a YouTube video of Maui'a crashing threw a precut hole...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
... out with a sprained ankle, the Redskins could be significantly short-handed against the No. 1 rushing offense in the league in Sunday's game against the ."It's very scary with our front four, and I don't know who's going to make it back ... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they have this sudden change of healing," Zorn said.If Fletcher can't play, would play middle linebacker and...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
... out with a sprained ankle, the Redskins could be significantly short-handed against the No. 1 rushing offense in the league in Sunday's game against the Giants."It's very scary with our front four, and I don't know who's going to make it back ... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they have this sudden change of healing," Zorn said.If Fletcher can't play, H.B. Blades would play middle...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
... out with a sprained ankle, the Redskins could be significantly short-handed against the No. 1 rushing offense in the league in Sunday's game against the Giants."It's very scary with our front four, and I don't know who's going to make it back ... I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they have this sudden change of healing," Zorn said.If Fletcher can't play, H.B. Blades would play middle...
