Archives for: April 2008, 28
Holloman plays spring game despite ineligibility for SEMO
Those who wanted to see Timmy Holloman scampering around Houck Stadium again had their chance Saturday afternoon.
Holloman carried seven times in Southeast Missouri State's spring game, his first action in public since he was ruled ineligible by the… more »
UNI pair selected in NFL draft
CEDAR FALLS — Chad Rinehart became the fourth University of Northern Iowa football player to be drafted as high as the third round when the Washington Redskins selected the offensive lineman with the 96th overall pick during day two of the NFL draft Sun… more »
EIU's Rucker gets free-agent chance with Steelers
CHARLESTON -- Friends around Micah Rucker’s house were growing impatient and angry.
So were relatives elsewhere.
“My nephew called and said ‘man I hate the NFL draft,’ ” Rucker said. “I said man, that’s how it works.”
Maybe the optimistic outlo… more »
Undrafted SIU QB Hill unfazed, gets 3-year deal with Bears
Nick Hill grew up a Bears fan, but it was hard for him to envision suiting up for them, considering basketball was his first love.
Football eventually earned his affection too.
And now the former Southern Illinois quarterback will get to put on th… more »
Baltimore Selects Dave Hale
Another WSU offensive lineman makes the NFL
OGDEN -- After being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the NFL draft on Sunday, Dave Hale and his family and friends had a mission.
Find a Ravens hat for Dave's father.
After mak… more »
Idaho State's Zeidman signs with Panthers
Dan Zeidman never heard his named called Sunday during the NFL Draft.
But he didn't really care. Two hours later, the former Idaho State kicking specialist was a member of the Carolina Panthers.
''I didn't even ask about the money,'' Zeidman said.… more »
Home-grown Griz realize dream in NFL Draft
The Montana Grizzlies have had quite a few players drafted into the NFL through the years, and even had two and more go in the same draft, but Sunday proved monumental.
The selection of Hardin native Kroy Biermann in the fifth round and Kalispell pro… more »
Seahawks sign ex-Sioux standout
Growing up in Winnipeg, Donovan Alexander was a big fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers — the city’s Canadian Football League team.
He’s still a fan. But he’s a bigger fan of the Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team that signed Alexander to a free-agent contr… more »
Wildcats Hold Next-to-Last Scrimmage
DURHAM – Quarterback R.J. Toman connected with wide receiver Travis Negron for one short touchdown and then with tight end Scott Sicko for another late in a University of New Hampshire football scrimmage on Saturday morning.
The throws perhaps balanc… more »
Will Appalachian State's Corey Lynch Help Clean Up The Bengals?
If the Cincinnati Bengals want to clean up their football team, drafting Evangelical Christian School graduate Corey Lynch is a huge step in the right direction.
The Bengals chose Lynch in the sixth round on Sunday.
The Bengals have replaced t… more »
Eagles Tap North Dakota State's Mays At No. 200
Joe Mays packed his bags for North Dakota State five years ago as a Division II recruit overlooked by Division I schools. On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles made sure he won’t be an overlooked NFL prospect.
The Bison inside linebacker was taken in th… more »
NFL's Houston Texas Take Eastern Kentucky CB Molden
Antwaun Molden came to Eastern Kentucky University just looking for an opportunity to showcase his skills.
Three years later, he’s going to get the chance to play at the next level.
The former EKU cornerback was selected by Houston Texans Sunday i… more »
Ohio Already in Love with Appalachian State's Corey Lynch
CINCINNATI — He hasn't played a down for the Cincinnati Bengals. In fact, he just got drafted. But already he's received more of an embrace from Ohio football fans than nearly any player on the team.
"Yeah, I have a good fan base there," Corey Lynch… more »
Lazy Day turns Hectic for Furman Fullback
NFL's Detriot Lions take Felton in the fifth round, one of four with South Carolina ties to be picked.
Sunday had been a slow day for Furman fullback Jerome Felton.
As the fifth round of the NFL draft droned on, he tried to keep himself occupied w… more »
Drafting QB Johnson Smartest Move of Day For NFL's Bucs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the weekend's NFL Draft with six quarterbacks on their roster. Since only two can be activated on game days and another is designated as the emergency quarterback, six is more than enough, right? For most teams that answ… more »