Saturday Spotlight: Week 9 Nov 1, 2009
This matchup would have been great had WR been able to play, but the NCAA, in its infinite wisdom, decided to give the talented wideout a suspension for the remainder of the year for his association with Deion Sanders. Still, the Cowboys have loads of talent on offense and their trigger-man, QB , is the same one that almost led Oklahoma State to a win over Texas on the road, falling just short in a 28-24 thriller. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Time to nominate players for games of Oct. 22-23 Oct 31, 2009
Silent Night wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:07 PM:" TO: Panther Crime (Prime) TimeStop taking people name ANYWAY, you're not PRIME time, Deion Sanders is. And could you come up with something better than that! The reason why your team can't stop Zach Flemming is because your team is not good enough. Ya'll could'nt beat EGGS with a giant WHISK! ". PANTHER PRIME TIME wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:52 AM:" To Silent NightFirst, I know you are a kid.Second, I will not talk negative about another kid. But all I... (New Iberia, LA)
Oklahoma St. has opportunity vs. Texas Oct 31, 2009
Except when All-America receiver Dez Bryant was suspended for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with Deion Sanders (on Tuesday, the NCAA announced the penalty would last until next September), Oklahoma State has operated under the radar, away from the spotlight. So, a quick refresher: It's not just Bryant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NCAA responds to criticism from Bryant case Oct 31, 2009
"Bryant, one of the nation's top wide receivers, had his eligibility reinstated this week, but will not be allowed to return to action until September 2010, pending an appeal. Bryant was ruled ineligible after lying to an NCAA investigator about dining and working out with former pro football player Deion Sanders, who said he is Bryant's mentor."Our members have clearly spoken on the importance of honesty in athletics and expect all student-athletes and administrators to follow the principals of... (ESPN -- College Football)
Downs and distance Oct 30, 2009
He went to dinner at Deion Sanders s house and then lied about it. Bryant has apologized for the misstep. (Boston Globe)
Dez Bryant Receives One-Year Suspension Oct 30, 2009
The information was based on an interview the NCAA conducted with former NFL All-Pro Deion Sanders. Sanders' interview contridicted information Bryant had given in an interview with the NCAA earlier about an alledged meeting that he had with Sanders back in the summer. (GoPokes.com)
AndyStaplesInside College Football Bryant and Bradford cases send message to prospects: turn pro. Oct 29, 2009
The moment NCAA investigators and Oklahoma State compliance officials began asking Bryant questions about his offseason visit to Deion Sanders' home, Bryant should have politely said, "Thank you for your time, but if you need me, I'll be in Arizona training for the 2010 draft and living on my agent's dime.". As soon as a college player has a better than 50 percent shot of getting selected in the first round, he should shut it down. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Can Zac Get One Up on Colt? Oct 28, 2009
has elevated his game in recent weeks following the loss of All-American wide receiver Dez Bryant (suspended for lying to NCAA investigators who questioned him about his relationship with former NFL player Deion Sanders) and All-American running back Kendall Hunter (foot/ankle injury). In four games without Bryant and Hunter, Robinson has led the Cowboys to a 4-0 while completing 69. (GoPokes.com)
Dez Bryant Stays Suspended for Season Oct 28, 2009
The university announced on Oct. 7 the junior was declared ineligible for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Oklahoma State's Bryant ineligible for a season Oct 28, 2009
The violations involved time he spentwith formerNFL player Deion Sanders and subsquently lying to NCAA investigators. He was ruled ineligible on Oct. 7 by the school, whichimmediately applied for reinstatement to the NCAA.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Eye on the Ball: OSU gets past Bears Oct 28, 2009
Bryant missed his fourth game since it was discovered he lied to the NCAA about an offseason meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders. Bryant has asked the NCAA to reinstate him. (Oklahoma State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Family buys Cubs, Wrigley for $845m Oct 28, 2009
The university announced on Oct. 7 Bryant was declared ineligible for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. Iowa starting running back Adam Robinson is likely out for at least the rest of the regular season with a high ankle sprain. (Boston Globe)
Oklahoma St.'s Bryant banned for rest of season Oct 28, 2009
Dez Bryant was declared ineligible on Oct. 7 for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with Deion Sanders ... The university announced on Oct. 7 Bryant was declared ineligible for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
OK State WR Bryant remains suspended for '09 Oct 28, 2009
The school announced on Oct. 7 Bryant was declared ineligible for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. "I just felt the manner in which I was interrogated by the NCAA was an experience I never had before," Bryant said. (ABC News)
Gundy won't force RB Hunter to play No. 3 Texas Oct 27, 2009
Gundy also said he has no update on the status of All-America receiver Dez Bryant, who has missed the last four games after being ruled ineligible for lying to the NCAA about an offseason meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders. Oklahoma State has asked the NCAA to reinstate Bryant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Who knew? Inmates have Internet access? Oct 25, 2009
To this point his biggest impact on the NFL may have been that he looks freakishly like Deion Sanders, but that should change quickly. Crabtree may not be a factor this week, but all indications are that the 49ers want to feature him in their passing game as much as possible over the rest of the season. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
However, in Snyder's long history of questionable knee-jerk moves, ranging from Deion Sanders and Steve Spurrier to DeAngelo Hall and giving Zorn triple responsibilities before the 2008 season (despite never working as an offensive coordinator at any coaching level). handing over the offensive reins to 'Bingo' Lewis certainly takes the cake. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Crabtree set to make contribution for 49ers Oct 23, 2009
Deion Sanders played master of ceremonies. In the parking lot outside, Crabtree's car bore the license plate "Crab 5." The same message was attached to both front doors. (Modesto Bee, CA)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition Five difficult HOF decisions and my AFC title game prediction. Oct 21, 2009
Lewis is one the best athletes ever to play in the NFL, probably the best kick-blocker, and the best cover corner in the eighties until Deion Sanders entered the league. Jerry Rice once told me he was the toughest guy for him to face, even though they didn't cross over very much, being in different conferences. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
DonBanksInside The NFL Has anyone ever benefitted from employment with Daniel Snyder? Oct 21, 2009
Certainly not Bruce Smith, Deion Sanders, Jason Taylor, Shawn Springs, Adam Archuleta, Jeremiah Trotter, Mark Carrier, Dana Stubblefield, Jesse Armstead, Mark Brunell, Antwaan Randle El, Andre Carter and Brandon Lloyd (all right, I'll grant you that Brandon Lloyd is not a big-name player, but Washington paid him as if he were). One national radio host put it rather fittingly while I was on air with him recently: "The Redskins are the reverse car wash. You come in clean, but you leave dirty.'' I... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Ravens bye week agenda: Fixing the defense Oct 21, 2009
The back end is atrocious, former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders said Sunday night on NFL Network. Its not a playoff-caliber defense. (BynersInsider.com)
OK St. coach says WR Bryant learned his lesson Oct 20, 2009
The receiver had an offseason meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders ... Oklahoma State (5-1, 2-0 Big 12) has held Bryant out of the last three games after discovering that he lied to the NCAA about an offseason meeting with NFL player Deion Sanders. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Gundy: Bryant has learned lesson in NCAA flap Oct 20, 2009
Oklahoma State (5-1, 2-0 Big 12) has held Bryant out of the last three games after discovering that he lied to the NCAA about an offseason meeting with NFL player Deion Sanders. The Cowboys have defeated Grambling, then beat Texas AMissouri to start conference play with back-to-back wins for only the fourth time in the 14 years the Big 12 has been in existence. (ESPN -- College Football)
Status of Patriots linebacker Thomas remains up in air Oct 20, 2009
Thomas has not been available for com ment since Sunday, but NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders, who played with Thomas while with the Ravens in 2004-05, said on the GameDay Final show that he spoke to Thomas and, He s upset. He s going to work it out with his coach, but he ll be back. (Boston Globe)
Some college stars exceed expectations Oct 15, 2009
Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant claims he was worried he had done something wrong when he "panicked" and lied to the NCAA about a meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders at a Texas athletics center ... Bryant 'panicked': Oklahoma State receiver apologizes for meeting with Deion Sanders. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Falcons have toughened up Oct 15, 2009
Even that lugnut Deion Sanders was giving excuses for the Niners on the NFL Network stating how the outcome of the beatdown had more to do with them playing bad than the REAL fact that the Falcons MADE them play bad by beating their azz in every facet of the game. Harvey Dahl and Clabo are nasty and physical EVERY game win or lose, that just didn t happen all of a sudden so this street cred thing is past due, but hey I guess people won t give that credit unless you win or in the case of the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bryant says he 'panicked' Oct 15, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - 00004000 - Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant claims he was worried he had done something wrong when he "panicked" and lied to the NCAA about a meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders at a Texas athletics center. In his written apology to the NCAA, obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press following an open records request, Bryant said that he is "very, very sorry" and "made a terrible mistake" when he lied to Marcus M. Wilson, the NCAA's assistant director of agent, gambling... (News & Observer -- Sports)
What's Wrong with the FSU Defense? Part II Oct 14, 2009
Its hubris to think that if the players would just go out and play as hard as the players of the past did, theyd be able to dominate just like Andre Wadsworth, Peter Boulware, Deion Sanders, Marvin Jones, , Corey Simon, and the rest. The gap is narrower now than it was then; theyre not more talented than the players across from them simply because their jerseys say Florida State. (TheTerritory.org)
Okla. St. receiver says he panicked Oct 14, 2009
Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant claims he was worried he had done something wrong when he "panicked" and lied to the NCAA about a meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders ... St. receiver says he panicked Articles Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant claims he was worried he had done something wrong when he "panicked" and lied to the NCAA about a meeting with former NFL player Deion Sanders. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Powell: Can an owner be fired? Skins fans can hope Oct 14, 2009
Bruce Smith took a bunch, so did Deion Sanders, two guys who got paid for being Pro Bowl players on other teams. We dont have a verdict yet on Albert Haynesworth and his mammoth seven-year, $100 million contract, but this wont end well, because we do know Snyders track record with big-ticket talent. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gundy: We Support Dez 100 Percent Oct 13, 2009
Oklahoma State suspended Bryant last Wednesday, and he did not play in this past weekends 36-31 victory over Texas Aer it was found that he had lied to NCAA investigators questioning him about his relationship with former NFL player Deion Sanders. Bryant has admitted that he lied to NCAA investigators that he met with Sanders at a training facility in the Dallas area and then had dinner at the former NFL stars home. (GoPokes.com)
Gundy: OK State supports Bryant '100 percent' Oct 13, 2009
The school put the All-American on the sidelines last Wednesday for lying to the NCAA about his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. Bryant sat out Saturday as No. 16 Oklahoma State won 36-31 at. (ABC News)
How to Statistically Dominate a Game and Still Lose by 18 Oct 13, 2009
Bryant spent some time with Deion Sanders and because he failed to disclose it fully to the NCAA, he is now ineligible. The Cowboys are going through the appeals process, but shouldn't the NCAA just employ some common sense. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Deion says he didn't break any rules with Bryant Oct 12, 2009
Deion Sanders says his agent was not present when he met with Dez Bryant ... Deion Sanders says he has not served as a go-between for an agent for players like Dez Bryant (above) ... OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Former NFL player Deion Sanders says his longtime agent was not present for his meeting with Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant and the star didn't give the player any gifts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sanders: No rules broken with OSU's Bryant Oct 12, 2009
Deion Sanders: No rules broken in relationship with Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant - ESPN ... NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders denied any wrongdoing or improprieties Sunday related to Oklahoma State receiver , who was suspended indefinitely by the NCAA last week. (ESPN -- College Football)
PeterKingMonday Morning QB The following NFL truths are now self-evident and hard to fathom. Oct 12, 2009
Thoughts on Broncos, Michael Crabtree, Deion Sanders, Peyton Manning. Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer coach of the week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Sunday Conversation: Bobby Bowden Q&A Oct 12, 2009
com - Sunday Conversation: Bobby Bowden Qle. Q: Does that make it maybe a little more frustrating. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Alabama leapfrogs Texas to claim No. 2 Oct 12, 2009
Former NFL player Deion Sanders says his longtime agent, Eugene Parker, was not present for his meeting with Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant and that Sanders never gave the player gifts. Michigan has suspended cornerback Boubacar Cissoko indefinitely for violating team rules. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Weakly Retort Oct 11, 2009
Oklahoma State at Texas A&M 11:30 AM on FSN Why to watch: Because A&M might actually have a chance after OSU top receiver Dez Bryant was suspended indefinitely for having dinner with Deion Sanders ... Random shouts go out to Deion Sanders (for giving us a chance this week by doing something none of our cornerbacks could probably do, shutting down Dez Bryant), Al Gore (for inventing the Internet), and Debra Medina (I help write some press releases for her Texas Governors campaign). (RaiderPower.com)
Okla. St. backing coach after Bryant sidelined Oct 10, 2009
Oklahoma State ruled Bryant ineligible Wednesday because he "failed to openly disclose to the NCAA the full details of his interaction with a former NFL player" believed to be Deion Sanders, now retired. Sanders told The New York Times he met with Bryant over the summer at a Texas athletics center and had him over to his house for dinner. (ESPN -- College Football)
Oklahoma St. WR Bryant played during probe Oct 9, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY -- All-America receiver played in Oklahoma State's first three games of the season while compliance officials were investigating an apparent meeting with former NFL players Deion Sanders and Omar Stoutmire that he later lied about to the NCAA.. Documents released by the university Thursday in response to an open records request from The Associated Press show OSU suggested to the NCAA that it should interview Sanders and Stoutmire because they were "purported to work out" with... (ESPN -- College Football)
Gator Bowl drops ACC, adds SEC Oct 9, 2009
OKLAHOMA CITY - All-America receiver Dez Bryant played in Oklahoma State's first three games of the season while compliance officials were investigating an apparent meeting with former NFL players Deion Sanders and Omar Stoutmire that he later lied about to the NCAA.. According to documents released by the university Thursday, OSU suggested to the NCAA that it should interview Sanders and Stoutmire because they were "purported to work out" with Bryant. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Oklahoma State WR Bryant ineligible for season Oct 8, 2009
NCAA rules Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant ineligible for lying about visit with Deion Sanders ... Bryant, an All-American who is ranked ninth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s most recent Big Board, was ruled ineligible after lying to the NCAA when he was asked if he had visited Deion Sanders' home and had worked out with him. (ABC News)
Campus Rivalry: Oklahoma State wideout Bryant ineligible Oct 8, 2009
Bryant failed to disclose his relationship with Deion Sanders when asked about it. On his Facebook page, Bryant made this post: "This is why I'm suspended.....I went to Deion sanders house ....and the NCAA found out.....they ask me if I been to his house I told them no...I thought it was a violation...but it wasn't... so I told them I went to his house... I lied to ...them and I shouldn't have....and I'm not suspended for the rest of the season....I'm sorry osu!!". (USA Today -- Sports)
49ers sign first-round pick after odd holdout Oct 8, 2009
The Jets were part of the Crabtree melodrama: Shortly after NFL Network's Deion Sanders dropped on-air hints that other teams were involved with Crabtree, the 49ers filed tampering charges against the Jets. Combine the Jets' newfound love of Edwards with the ability of the 49ers to thrive without Crabtree (they're 3-1 and in control of the NFC West), and it all added up to a loss of influence for the Crabtree camp. (CNN)
Crabtree finally comes around for SF Oct 8, 2009
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Dez Bryant Ruled Ineligible Oct 8, 2009
1(d) when he had interaction with a former NFL athlete that has been reported to be Deion Sanders ... The timeline on all the actions is fuzzy as it is believed that Bryant had his contact (possibly a workout) with Deion Sanders in the spring. (GoPokes.com)
Bowden, FSU president talk after trustee's call to quit Oct 7, 2009
FSU Hall of Famer Deion Sanders told the Democrat on Monday that to disrespect Bowden and place the blame on him was ignorant. Former FSU All-American and current Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darnell Dockett seemed outraged on his Twitter page, posting numerous anti-FSU and pro-Bowden comments. (USA Today -- Sports)
THE HUDDLE: Vick says trade rumors are 'just talk' Oct 6, 2009
Last week, NFLN analyst Deion Sanders and NFL.com columnist Vic Carucci said the Eagles should consider dealing Vick. Said Sanders. (USA Today -- Sports)
Scouting report Oct 6, 2009
FSU on defense: Remember Deion Sanders and Terrell Buckley. They could come back as middle-aged men and likely play better than the Seminoles' cornerbacks now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cards cornerback welcomes targets Oct 6, 2009
He keeps working, he's going to be right up there with 'Prime Time' (Deion Sanders). " Note The Cardinals don't have to release an injury report until Wednesday, so Whisenhunt declined to address the subject in detail Monday. He did say he expects all his players to be available for practice Wednesday. There are questions about a couple of starters. Left guard Reggie Wells is dealing with a significant injury to his left thumb and is wearing a brace and wrap. Wells said he will practice and... (AZCentral -- Sports)
THE HUDDLE: Will Eagles consider trading Michael Vick? Sep 30, 2009
CBS' Boomer Esiason and the NFL Network's Deion Sanders both said Sunday that Vick could be starting for some teams right now. And NFL.com columnist Vic Carucci added on Sunday that with an abundance of signal callers, the Eagles have. (USA Today -- Sports)
49ers may need to go to air to get past Vikes Sep 26, 2009
Talk of tampering began Sept. 4 when Crabtree confidant, Deion Sanders, said on the NFL Network that were two teams willing to pay Crabtree the kind of money he is seeking from the 49ers. Sanders added, "and he knows it.". (SFIllustrated.com)
Vann's the man Sep 26, 2009
Vann named Howard and Deion Sanders two of his all-time favorites. "I didn't even know I was going to be talking to [Howard] until my [position] coach told me about it that morning," said Vann, who seems unfazed by the sudden spike in attention from the national media. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Crocker big-play player Sep 25, 2009
Favorite athlete: Deion Sanders. Parents: Mary and Bruce Crocker. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Next step for Niners is battle of unbeatens Sep 25, 2009
" The job figures to get considerably more difficult this week. The Vikings are stocked with one of the leagues most talented rosters, and their defense enters Sundays game ranked fourth in the NFL. The Vikings also rank No. 2 in the league in rushing offense, which will be going directly against San Franciscos strength. The 49ers are third in the league in stopping the run. I think each game gives us an opportunity to understand where we are, Singletary said. I think the... (SFIllustrated.com)
Crabtree at center of tampering report Sep 23, 2009
The deadline to trade a drafted rookie's rights expired Aug. 14, which made a subsequent report by the NFL Network's Deion Sanders curious. Sanders said two teams had expressed interest in trading for Crabtree and were willing to pay him $40 million. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jets' Ryan says 49ers' tampering claims untrue Sep 22, 2009
What helped draw the 49ers' attention to the issue was when Deion Sanders said he knew two teams that were willing to pay Crabtree what he wanted. The 49ers organization grew alarmed at the comments, investigated and decided to report its concerns to the league. (ABC News)
FSU's Reid the next Deion? Sep 22, 2009
Just three games into his Florida State football career, Greg Reid is already hearing his name in the same sentence with Deion Sanders. Defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, too, is aware of the comparisons after his true freshman defensive back made his second interception this season, and returned it for a touchdown against BYU. He was the catalyst in another interception returned for a touchdown by Markus White against Miami. (Florida Today)
Throwback Thursday: Falcons abuzz over uniforms Sep 18, 2009
11:35 pm September 16, 2009, by D. Orlando Ledbetter. John Abraham, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner are ready for the Throwback game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saints' safety Sharper looking for one thing - a championship Sep 17, 2009
05:22 PM CDT on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. Bradley Handwerger / WWL-TV.com Sports Writer. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Falcons are legit? Sep 15, 2009
(On that surrealistic Sunday, Deion Sanders intercepted a pass and was returning it and Hammer stood up in the press box and yelled, Put a move on him. Or for Steve Broussard to hit air. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Peas, McGraw put Steelers fans in mood Sep 11, 2009
i.am created most of the flow -- and even challenged nearby Deion Sanders to a footrace -- Fergie brought lovely, powerful vocals to songs like "Meet Me Halfway" and "Don't Phunk with My Heart." If she had worn in prime-time what she wore for the most of the show, a tight body suit with a whole lot of material missing in the hips, we'd be talking about another wardrobe malfunction this morning. Mr. McGraw's set was wholly different, opening up with a crowd sing-along on "I Like It," then... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Falcons defensive backs scare everyone except opponents Sep 5, 2009
We ll just mention here that Deion Sanders was 6-foot-1. The average height of the pro bowl corner last season was 5-foot-11. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NFL Network adds Irvin Sep 1, 2009
Irvin, a five-time Pro Bowler, joins Marshall Faulk, Deion Sanders, Warren Sapp and Steve Mariucci as part of the Networks all-encompassing Sunday coverage dubbed NFL GameDay beginning Sunday, September 13. Irvin will join Faulk, Mariucci, Sapp, Stacey Dales, Dedes and insider Jason La Canfora on NFL GameDay Morning. (CowboyUpdate.com)
