The Sporting News articles from November 2005

The Sporting News archives from November 2005

To know list: 6 premature swigs of champagne.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 4, 2005... [1] November 2005 All times Eastern TUES 1 NBA opening night. Nuggets at Spurs and Mavericks at Suns are the national doubleheader (8 p.m. TNT), but check out Bucks-Sixers to see what dross-code opponent Allen Iverson wears. A.I. in a...

Caught on the fly.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 4, 2005... 'The following program is not suitable for... anyone' The Parents Television Council cited FOX for airing several of the worst shows for family viewing. Some of the network's programs that were deemed to be distasteful include The War at...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 4, 2005... 1 The World Series. Frankly, FOX wasn't thrilled with the matchup but focused on possible baseball-related positives, such as a Victor Conte cameo on Prison Break. 2 Tedy Bruschi. Guy suffered a stroke but returned to work as an NFL...

Attention, Mr. Family Values: your crotch is right where you left it.(TRICIA GARNER--YOUNG AND RESTLESS)
November 4, 2005... In news that rocked the sports world to its very core last week, the NBA unveiled its new dress code. No sleeveless shirts, no do-rags, no diamond-encrusted numbers dangling from players' necks... a nation of throwback jersey manufacturers...

Your turn.(KNOW IT ALL)(Letter to the Editor)
November 4, 2005... 'It'll be nice to see NBA players--as a result of the new policy--dress in a way millionaires should. Now maybe the NBA will get to the next item on its to-do list and call traveling.--Bob Kappus, Kenosha, Wis. I disagree with Mighty Ducks...

Get in on the ground floor.(FANSCAPE: A lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)
November 4, 2005... Every technology has its infancy, and Sprint's NFL Mobile package is taking baby steps into the burgeoning realm of wireless phone content. For $5.99 a month (plus Sprint's $10 monthly wireless Internet charge), you get NFL multimedia...

Wanna be a baller?
November 4, 2005... NBA Live 06 (EA Sports; Xbox, PS2, PC, GameCube) The top NBA stars come to life. Visually slick, the new Freestyle Superstar moves give you extra-fine control over the top players' signature plays. Cover star Dwyane Wade's dunks look great...

Mr. Jockularity.(FANSCAPE: A lifestyle guide for the dedicated nonathlete)
November 4, 2005... So I'm thinking of proposing to my girlfriend at the big game, complete with a scoreboard message, the "fan cam," the whole nine yards. Good idea?--Gopher Rob It's only a tad more romantic than belching the lyrics to "Unchained Melody",...

Ok, you figured out what satellite radio is. Now, the tricky part: deciding which system to subscribe to.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 4, 2005... OK, you figured out what satellite radio is. Now, the tricky part: deciding which system to subscribe to. XM Pro sports Baseball and radio are a perfect match. Hockey and ...

How I spent my summer.(TROPHY TALK)
November 4, 2005... Usually in the summer, I hang out for a day with each of the players on the NHL's best team. But as you may recall, last spring there wasn't any tournament played in my honor. So my handlers at the Hockey Hall of Fame, along with the NHL and...

NFL second half preview.(ON DECK: In the November 11 issue of the Sporting News)
November 4, 2005... Now if you feel that you can't go on because all of your hope is gone... reach out for next week's SPORTING NEWS, which will put you on the road to a very upbeat place-Motown, site of Super Bowl 40. We'll tell you who will rise (or fall) in...

Ozzie Guillen.(CHARACTER OF A Champion)
November 4, 2005... The fiery style that defined Guillen the player did not disappear when he became White Sox manager. Guillen inherited a team that for years had played like it belonged in a slow-pitch softball league. He changed the emphasis from slugging to...

Eat, drink and be cheesy: as packer backer know better than anybody, the game starts in the parking lot.(BUZZER BEATERS: Things all sports fans must do before they die)
November 4, 2005... Tailgating is an art. And though all art is subjective, there certainly is a difference between good tailgating and bad tailgating. Bad tailgating involves last-minute Kwik Mart beef jerky, not enough beer and a parking spot nowhere near...

A big taste of old style: who are the suckers now? The White Sox and Astros prove teams don't need Moneyball or power to be successful.(MLB WORLD SERIES)
November 4, 2005... Consider this season--99 wins, a wire-to-wire American League Central Division championship and a 7-1 record in the first two playoff rounds--a way for White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen to pay tribute to that oft-overlooked chapter of baseball's...

Roy Oswalt, RHP, Astros.(PLAYER OF THE WEEK)
November 4, 2005... You know it's a good week when David Letterman's.people call you. They contacted Oswalt after he pitched the Astros into the World Series. Oswalt shut down the Cardinals in both of his NLCS starts--in 14 innings, he allowed two earned runs and...

Top 5.(Instant expert: your cheat sheet for the World Series)
November 4, 2005... Reasons this Series is worth watching 1 Bobby Jenks. Never miss a chance to see someone throw 100 mph, especially when he has more than a hint of wildness. In his Game 1 warmups, Jenks threw one strike before entering the game-then struck...

Burning questions.(Instant expert: your cheat sheet for the World Series)
November 4, 2005... Closer columnist Todd Jones gives a player's perspective on hot- (and cold-) button issues at the World Series. Q: Game 1. Eighth inning, two on, two outs. Bobby Jenks comes in to face Jeff Bagwell. What were the chances Bagwell was going...

TSNumbers.(Instant expert: your cheat sheet for the World Series)
November 4, 2005... 1 Starting lineup--minus the pitcher, of course--employed by the White Sox in their first 10 postseason games. Backups Willie Harris, Geoff Blum and Timo Perez had one at-bat apiece through Game 2 of the Series. 7 Players in Houston's Game...

Backfield time share: more and more teams are enjoying the health and benefits of dual ownership at running back.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... The Chiefs didn't dally in the new wrinkle in their offense this season. Took all of 60 seconds. After Priest Holmes ran 5 yards around right end and 35 yards up the middle on the first two plays of the opener against the Jets, he came out and...

Future takes shape: the Car of Tomorrow's design takes a lot of the air out of racing.(NASCAR)
November 4, 2005... When you hear the term "Car of Tomorrow," what vision comes to mind? George Jetson piloting above the Skypad Apartments? Or maybe Anakin Skywalker's pod racer in Star Wars." Episode I--The Phantom Menace? Though NASCAR's latest innovation...

How to get from here to Pasadena a parade of teams have the Rose Bowl on their postseason itineraries, but only USC and Texas have the means to reach their dreams.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SECOND HALF PREVIEW)
November 4, 2005... Heading into the second half of the season, the Southern California Trojans are right where they were a year ago--the most talented team in the country. But still they tend to struggle in games they shouldn't before eking out wins (Stanford,...

Brett Basanez, Northwestern.(TSN's PLAYER OF THE WEEK)
November 4, 2005... No one--not Matt Leinart, not Vince Young--has been better this season than Basanez, who strafed Michigan State with 331 yards passing and accounted for four touchdowns, two of them with his feet, in a 49-14 rout. The Wildcats are 5-2 overall...

Big blog on campus.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SECOND HALF PREVIEW)
November 4, 2005... Views from the student section at sportingnews.com From Steve Silver of The Daily Northwestern Halloween came a week early in East Lansing--the Wildcats defense decided to dress up as the Steel Curtain. Seriously, did somebody hijack...

Instant expert: the stuff that matters: just warming up to the college football season? What's wrong with you? This'll toast your tootsies in a hurry.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SECOND HALF PREVIEW)
November 4, 2005... The TEAMS See Reggie run, see Matty throw, see 7-0 Southern California keep unworthy opponents in games. The champs are the big stack at the BCS table--why don't they play like aces coming out of the locker room? "Yeah, but Texas would...

For the Cat in the Hat, this cap won't fit.(NASCAR)
November 4, 2005... When it comes to finding and developing talent, there's no one in the garage better than Jack Roush. That applies as much to the men driving his cars as to the people turning the wrenches. NASCAR is working on a plan to cap the number of...

Turning five-alarm fires into pieces of cake: chase contestant Jeremy Mayfield and Robert Yates Racing G.M. Eddie D'Hondt are blogging for the Sporting News.
November 4, 2005... Mayfield... On accountability: "It's up to us to stay out of trouble on our own. It's not up to NASCAR to keep handing out fines and all that other stuff. It's up to us to be professional and have control over what we do and not get to...

Race 7.(NASCAR)
November 4, 2005... ATLANTA Motor Speedway Opened: 1960 Location: Hampton. Ga. First NASCAR Cup race: July 31, 1960 Distance: 1.54 miles Front stretch: 2,332 feet Back stretch: 1,800 feet Banking in Turns 1-4: 24 degrees ...

Just your typical racer.(NASCAR)
November 4, 2005... The most common question NASCAR writers get: What do drivers do when they have to go to the bathroom during a race? The second most common question: What are the drivers like? We can answer that one by creating the "average" Chase driver. ...

There's nothing angelic about standing pat.(BASEBALL)
November 4, 2005... The Angels boast one of the deepest farm systems in baseball. Yet the team's offense was in need of repair all season, and the only trade general manager Bill Stoneman made was for Jason Christiansen, a lefthanded reliever. Stoneman isn't...

Redirected defense puts Dallas on the right course.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... Even if the Cowboys take an occasional step backward on their journey, as they did Sunday in misty Seattle, it is obvious this is a team moving precisely where Bill Parcells' compass is pointing. Parcells is providing better direction than...

DeMarcus Ware: helping put the 'D' back in Dallas.(ROOKIE OF THE MONTH LIKE NO ONE ELSE)
November 4, 2005... You might not have seen Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware blasting off the ball and making plays last month--especially if you were one of the offensive tackles trying to block him. Ware (6-4, 251), a first-round pick from Troy, has...

AFC east.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... BUFFALO BILLS CB Terrence McGee (5-9, 195) lacks prototypical size, but he is tough and aggressive. He has gotten better in coverage, showing good ball skills and recovery speed. He has a nose for the football and is not afraid to attack...

Garcia is just what the doctor ordered for Detroit's ailing offense.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... It wasn't an offensive explosion that carried Detroit past Cleveland on Sunday, but it was enough to make Lions fans smile. The Joey Harrington era is over, and Jeff Garcia provided plenty of glimpses of why Detroit will be a much better team...

AFC north.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... BALTIMORE RAVENS WR Randy Hymns has moved past Clarence Moore and Devard Darling on the depth chart. Hymns may have the best hands of the three players. He has outstanding leaping ability and runs crisp routes.... Injuries have cut into...

Take a look at the win column before you ask what's wrong with Manning.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... This has been a strange year in Indianapolis. The defense has been superb while Peyton Manning has been something less than that. Mortal, I suppose. Manning was out-of-this-world good last season, when he threw a league-record 49 touchdown...

AFC south.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... HOUSTON TEXANS New C Drew Hodgdon has had few difficulties since joining the lineup in Week 6. His snaps to QB David Carr have been nearly flawless despite limited work between the two. The team likes Hodgdon's energy and attitude, and he...

AFC west.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... DENVER BRONCOS QB Jake Plummer is making better decisions with the ball and playing more within the scheme. The Broncos have led most of their games, which allows them to stay with a run-first philosophy that mixes in play-action bootlegs...

Chiefs OLB Derrick Johnson.(BRINGIN' IT)
November 4, 2005... Favorite music to listen to before a game: Probably Bobby Valentino. It's just some slow-down stuff to get my nerves calmed down a little bit before the game. I don't need hard-core stuff in my ear before games because I'm already hyped up. ...

Week 8 matchup.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... Clinton Portis RB, Redskin vs. Antonio Pierce MLB, Giants Portis has excelled behind the Redskins' new zone-blocking scheme this season. He plays much bigger than his size (5-11, 205) and is strongest running inside,...

NFC east.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... DALLAS COWBOYS Torrin Tucker is starting at left tackle in place of Flozell Adams (knee), who's out for the season. Tucker is a physical player who can be solid, but he's sometimes confused by teams that use multiple fronts. When that...

A little trust has gone the wrong way for Tice.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... So much for trusting your players. That was Mike Tice's mistake before the Vikings' implosion this season. His mistake was thinking his players would hold themselves accountable, that they would have the maturity and responsibility to...

NFC north.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... CHICAGO BEARS With the exception of one bad half in the opener against Redskins RB Clinton Portis, the run defense has been stout. The key has been gap control, which was an issue last season. DT Ian Scott, the Bears' most consistent and...

NFC south.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... ATLANTA FALCONS Switching former SLB Demorrio Williams to the weak side was a good move. Williams' speed helps him make plays off the edge in his new role but did nothing to advance his ability to shed blocks against big tight ends on the...

TSN scoreboard.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... TSN SCOREBOARD AFC EAST NE BUF W-L 3-3 3-4 Pct. .500 .429 PF 138 112 PA ...

NFC west.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... ARIZONA CARDINALS The loss of Calvin Pace (arm) leaves the team woefully thin at end. Though not a starter, he had played a key role in the line rotation. He will be replaced by Antonio Smith, who spent most of his rookie 2004 season on...

Scout views: observations and opinions from two NFL scouts, one from each conference.(NFL)
November 4, 2005... I feel sorry for the Seahawks because they're going to have to make the big decision on whether to give Shaun Alexander the franchise tag or the big contract. And he's earning every penny right now. He's the main reason they're 5-2.... Troy...

Better dress translates to better business.(NBA)
November 4, 2005... We may be taking a large intuitive leap here, but things seem a bit different since the last time we talked. The only thing that really hasn't changed is the profile of the NBA patron whom David Stern is obligated to satisfy. Stern's task...

Worldly, wiser and willing to do whatever it takes to win.(Q&A)(Interview)
November 4, 2005... After a disappointing showing in last season's playoffs, first-team All-NBA forward Dirk Nowitzki spent part of his summer helping Germany to a second-place finish in the European championships, where he was named MVP. Now it's back to Dallas,...

First takes: with 10 teams getting used to new coaches, there has been a whole lot of adjusting going on--for players as well as coaches.(NBA)
November 4, 2005... Flip Saunders, Pistons: putting in a zone defense Under Larry Brown, the Pistons played the league's best man-to-man defense. Saunders, however, likes to use zones as much as any coach in the league, especially early in the season. He has...

Opening week matchups.(Top 5)
November 4, 2005... 1 Heat at Grizzlies, Wednesday. Jason Williams returns. Memphis reporters will be guarding their pens. 2 Lakers at Nuggets, Wednesday. Phil and Kobe kick off their sequel in the Istate where it all started to fall apart for Kobe. 3...

This Cat deserves a second life.(COLLEGE BASKETBALL)
November 4, 2005... The one thing I worried about while pondering this column topic was the possibility Kentucky center Randolph Morris' playing status might be resolved sometime between the moment my fingers finished typing and when this magazine arrived in your...

Play action.(FANTASY SOURCE)
November 4, 2005... Even if you own LaDainian Tomlinson or Shaun Alexander, chances are you're dealing with another spot in your lineup that involves a running back who shares carries. That's because the NFL trend toward two-back systems is spreading beyond the...

We heard that.(FANTASY SOURCE)
November 4, 2005... Not everyone follows football as closely as we do at the Fantasy Source. That's OK, but we recently received an e-mail from an owner of Buccaneers tight end Alex Smith that was worth a chuckle. The e-mailer identified himself only as Sir Bonzo,...

Week 8.(FANTASY SOURCE)
November 4, 2005... WEEK 8 TSN experts Pos. STUDS SLEEPERS STUMBLERS MATTHEW QB Mark Brunell, Drew Brees, Brett Favre, BERRY Redskins Chargers Packers RB...

Week 8. <T>Top 5: fantasy frustrations.(FANTASY SOURCE)
November 4, 2005... 1 Touchdown poachers. You know them, you hate them: Jerome Bettis, T.J. Duckett and others. As Johnnie Cochran might have said, "If you cannot rush for more, you should not get to score." 2 The old switcharoo. All week we're told one player...

Sox fans have baseball; cubs fans have beer.
November 4, 2005... Such a thing, the World Series in Chicago. So early on the day of Game 1, I told the taxi driver, "Wrigley Field, please." They last played the World Series at Wrigley Field two months after rookie president Harry Truman ordered atomic...

To know list: 7 big points--and, no, your team can't have them.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... [1] HOW TO PARTY LIKE A CHAMPION Dress down--and don't you dare forget the stogies Jerry Reinsdorf knows a few things about celebrating a big-time sports championship, having won six NBA rings as an owner when Michael Jordan played for...

Caught on the fly.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... News alert: Jets avoid turnover, stick with starter The Jets announced Vinny Testaverde will remain the starting quarterback after there were reports Herman Edwards considered having Testaverde split snaps with Brooks Bollinger. Those...

Bob Hille's starting 5.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... 1 The White Sox. For not having won a title since 1917, the celebration was relatively sedate. In fact, unless I'm mistaken, the only thing torched was Brad Lidge. 2 Brian Cashman. He agreed to a new three-year deal with the Yankees;...

Flying high with Jim Mora Jr.(HANG TIME)
November 11, 2005... On the Falcons' hot start: It doesn't feel like we're hitting on all cylinders yet. Sure, we're happy to win--the bottom line in this league is winning. But you can't ever ignore the flaws, the things you have to get better at. What I...

Your turn.(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... * Brian Baldinger claims these are not "the same old Saints" (TSN, October 28). How are they not, when one week they look like world-beaters and the next they look like the worst team in the league?--Mark Wilver, Sidney, Ohio * You...

A 'have' who gave life to the NFL: Wellington Mara (1916-2005).(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... If you never have heard of Wellington Mara, here's what you should know about him: Without Mara, the NFL that now dominates the American sports scene likely never would have developed. In pre-revenue-sharing days, Mara--who died last week...

Sports talk with ... Lyle Lovett: soulful Texas crooner, brokenhearted Astros fan.(KNOW IT ALL)(Interview)
November 11, 2005... TSN: Who are your top three all-time Astros? LOVETT: Nolan Ryan (right) is No. 1, for sure. I used to love to go to batting practice early and watch Rusty Staub hit them out of the park. And I think Larry Dierker, not only as a pitcher but...

What a trooper.(EXPOSURE)
November 11, 2005... The storm clouds have lifted over Paul Brown Stadium, where even the coldest-blooded killers among fans of the upstart Bengals are feeling warm and fuzzy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

How's that feel? ... to ride shotgun with Dale Earnhardt Jr.?(KNOW IT ALL)
November 11, 2005... How could I say no when the offer came from Wrangler and the Richard Petty Driving Experience to take a ride-along with Dale Jr.? Being the shameless thrill seeker that I am, no one had to ask me twice. I've been fortunate to ride around Lowe's...

College basketball preview.(ON DECK: In the November 18 issue of the Sporting News)
November 11, 2005... It was a great 2004-05 season, but we believe this one will be even better. Hence the theme of our lead feature: The best is yet to come. We'll showcase the top players and teams that have had some success in the past but now are ready to break...

What's the deal with ... the New York City Marathon? Runners from around the world hit the Big Apple for a few hours of stinky, sweaty, scenic fun.(KNOW IT ALL: BECAUSE YOU NEED TO KNOW (EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T KNOW TO ASK))
November 11, 2005... In 1976, six years after the first New York City Marathon simply involved participants running around Central Park until they reached 26.2 miles, marathon co-founder Fred Lebow had a vision--why not make the course inclusive, bringing all of...

Second to none: the No. 2 team in the No. 2 city suddenly is No. 1 everywhere, and the White Sox just might keep that spot in 2006.(MLB WORLD SERIES)(Cover Story)
November 11, 2005... Bill Dye is a big, serious man--tall, thick and deep-voiced. For 31 years, he commuted from the East Bay, first from the town of San Pablo, then from Vacaville, through the gridlock of Bay Area traffic, to San Francisco. There, Dye worked as a...

Just a guess, but ...(MLB WORLD SERIES)
November 11, 2005... While the South Side of Chicago basks, the rest of the baseball world asks, "What about next year?." We're not certain how this postseason will impact 2006, but we have some ideas. Issue Hunch Reasoning ...

After sitting through those postseason epics, he's a regular marathon man.(MLB WORLD SERIES)
November 11, 2005... After attending several Astros playoff games in his hometown of Houston last month, Phillies executive Gordon Lakey can add a unique line to a resume that includes more than 3,000 major league games seen: He has attended the longest (by elapsed...

It's tough to see a pro's pro fall victim to Father Time.(THE CLOSER)
November 11, 2005... The Astros may have been swept in the World Series, but having played for that club, I was happy for two guys who finally got to the big dance. Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio have played about as long together in Houston as Alan Trammell...

Astros' alterations are tied to Clemens' decision.(MLB WORLD SERIES)
November 11, 2005... Long after the Astros had been swept from the World Series, manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura emerged from the home dugout to pay tribute to the small band of Astros fans who remained at Minute Maid Park to watch the White Sox...

Next year's already here--who'll make it in '06.(Instant expert: Your cheat sheet for the World Series ... and beyond)
November 11, 2005... Picking next season's playoff field a week after this year's World Series requires boldness. That's why we're going with the Braves in the N.L East-no one sees that coming, right? But we also see the Yankees missing the postseason for the first...

TSNumbers.(Instant expert: Your cheat sheet for the World Series ... and beyond)
November 11, 2005... From 1998-2005, unless noted 72.4 The stolen base percentage (21-for-29) by A.L. teams, which have the reputation of being unable to run. N.L. teams are at 60.7 percent (17-for-28). 40 points--the difference in on-base percentage...

Player of the week.(Instant expert: Your cheat sheet for the World Series ... and beyond)
November 11, 2005... Jermaine Dye, RF, Chicago White Sox It's tough to single out one player from such a balanced team, but Dye--who was named Series MVP--will do. His biggest contribution was his eighth-inning RBI single to put the Sox up, 1-0, in Game 4. But...

Stoking the fire: the HEAT is the latest team to tinker with success by adding talent--and more egos--to an already gifted squad.(NBA)
November 11, 2005... To some, Pat Riley has lost his senses. Why, with a team that was less than 2 minutes from last season's NBA Finals, would the Heat president dramatically overhaul his roster? To Riley, it was a matter of reconnecting with his past. ...

Heart of the Hokies: talk is cheap, but it has to be said: Virginia Tech has the baddest defense in the land.(COLLEGE FOOTBALL)
November 11, 2005... Now this was what summers are all about. The sun, the sweat, the sizzle. And there was Jimmy Williams. If ever there was a perfect match for this hedonism, it was Virginia Tech's loud, proud, I'm better than you and I know it cornerback....

Dancing in the street: a new formula--balanced offense and improved defense--will drive the Colts to Motown, where they'll be ...(Road to Motown)
November 11, 2005... It's not The Same Old Song in Indy. You can't call them Peyton Manning and the Pips anymore. "The Colts are not only better on defense, but their approach is different," says FOX NFL Sunday analyst Jimmy Johnson. "They are running the...

Heard it through the grapevine.
November 11, 2005... A lot of players in Chiefs RB Priest Holmes' situation would be upset about losing playing time and touches to a young player such as Larry Johnson. But even privately, Holmes has been a good soldier about having to split his responsibilities...

Top 32 countdown.(Instant expert: your cheat sheet for the second half)
November 11, 2005... (1) Colts (2) Steelers (3) Broncos (4) Bengals (5) Seahawks (6) Giants (7) Jaguars (8) Falcons (9) Patriots (10) Cowboys (11) Eagles (12) Panthers (13) Buccaneers (14) Chargers ...

Standing on shaky ground.(Audibles)
November 11, 2005... Eight coaches who could use strong finishes: Brian Billick, Ravens. His team has a lot of talent but not a lot of victories. Dom Capers, Texans. The "expansion team" excuse isn't selling any more in Houston. Jim Haslett, Saints....

I want you back.(Audibles)
November 11, 2005... Players who were injured in the first half of the season but could have an impact in the second half: Ravens QB Kyle Boller, Whoever thought he would be portrayed as a potential savior? Patriots ILB Tedy Bruschi. The defense hasn't...

Pompei's revised predictions.(Instant expert: Your cheat sheet for the second half)
November 11, 2005... AFCEAST 1. Patriots 2. Dolphins 3. Bills 4. Jets AFCNORTH 1. Steelers 2. Bengals 3. Ravens 4. Browns AFCSOUTH 1. Colts 2. Jaguars 3. Titans 4. Texans AFCWEST 1....

Got to be there.(Audibles)
November 11, 2005... Indianapolis at New England, November 7. For the Colts to get the respect they believe they have coming, they're going to have to win this one. Indianapolis at Cincinnati, November 20. The king of passing, Peyton Manning, meets the prince...