Spievey was selected by the Lions in the third round (66th overall) of this year’s draft. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder started every game that he played in (26) at Iowa, recording 124 tackles.
Detroit also inked defensive end Willie Young to a three-year deal. The North Carolina State product was taken in the seventh round of this year’s draft.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Quanis Phillips, a co-defendant of Vick’s in the infamous 2007 dogfighting case, was taken to a hospital early Friday morning following a shooting outside Guadalajara, the establishment hosting Vick and his guests.
While the Eagles and the NFL investigated the matter, Vick’s lawyer told the paper his client was not involved and had left the party before the shooting took place.
The game will take place on August 31, 2013, and the schools are also close to finalizing an agreement to play a home-and-home series in 2020-21.
“We are thrilled about the opportunity to play Syracuse at the New Meadowlands Stadium to open the 2013 season,” Penn State director of athletics Tim Curley said.
Despite different skill sets, these tailbacks all got the job done in 2009 and will highlight college football backfield play in 2010.
MARK INGRAM, ALABAMA There is no denying the fact that the Heisman Trophy winner was a central figure in leading the Crimson Tide to the National Championship. The 5-10, 212 pounder rumbled for well over 1,600 yards last year with 20 total touchdowns (17 rushing) while averaging just over si
Ellison was claimed off waived by the Seahawks on June 22 after he was let go by the Chargers.
He was then waived by Seattle two days later, but was then signed to a contract.
Several media outlets are reporting that Benson was booked at Travis County jail and released after posting bail.
The alleged incident took place on May 30 at Annie’s West bar on May 30 when Benson got into an altercation with another bar patron. He was escorted out of the bar and once outside he punched bar employee Bryan White in the face.
Colon suffered a potentially season-ending torn Achilles Monday during a workout while Scott hurt his foot last week while working out at the University of Tennessee.
While Colon may miss the entire 2010 campaign due to the reported severity of his ailment, the team did not state whether Scott will be able to play this year or not.
Jones had been recuperating at LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans following an auto accident late last week in which he suffered broken bones in his left leg and ankle, requiring eight hours of surgery to improve the blood flow in his left foot.
“Chad had received outstanding medical care from the doctors and nurses in New Orleans since his accident. They’s shown great compassion,” said Giants vice president of medical services Ronnie Barnes. “After consulting with our doctors, Chad’s doctors at LSU and his family felt like this move to New York was the next logical step in his care and recovery.” The 6-foot-3, 218-pound Jones, a 2010 third-round pick who signed his rookie contract with the Giants on June 11, played in 40 games over three seasons at LSU, start
Doctors at the Brain Injury Research Institute (BIRI) at West Virginia University revealed the findings Monday, saying Henry’s brain tissue was found to have the same kind of damage found previously in older, retired players who had histories of concussion.
The doctors point to the findings as the first evidence of the condition in an NFL player that has died while an active NFL player. Henry was known to have no prior history of concussions during his NFL or collegiate career at West Virginia.
Davis was claimed off waivers by New York from the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday.
The Florida State product didn’t even make it to training camp, though, as he failed a physical.