The Bell Tolls: What is Favre thinking? Montana might know Oct 30, 2009
" blues: Last season, the Lions became the first team in NFL history to post an imperfect 0-16 season. Now they are in a position to help another team the Rams possibly threaten that distinction. St. Louis takes its 0-7 record to Detroit to face the Lions (1-5), who snapped a 19-game losing streak by defeating Washington in Week 3. The Rams, rebuilding under new coach , have lost 17 straight. Can the Lions relate to the Rams? Well, only some of them. These are not the same ole' Lions. Under new... (USA Today -- Sports)
UGA commit not wavering despite visit to Bama Oct 28, 2009
I know there are some anomalies, i.e. David Pollock, Jerry Rice, etc. But for every one of those over-achievers there s 10 top level guys that were projected to be at the top. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
CLICKS: Palmer's the new Warner; Week 7 revelations Oct 27, 2009
Jerry Rice or Don Hutson in their heydays could never touch that kind of production. It goes without saying, but Austin is a no-brainer starter from this point forward -- even when the Cowboys are playing in inclement weather or going against a classic shut-down cornerback, like Oakland's Nnamdi Asomugha (Thanksgiving Day). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Maybe Heyward-Bey is being too positive Oct 23, 2009
Darrius Heyward-Bey's slow start has inspired comparisons with Jerry Rice, who as a 49ers rookie in 1985 dropped passes and otherwise struggled. Through six games, Heyward-Bey has two receptions for 36 yards. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Crabtree's trial by ire Oct 22, 2009
Jerry Rice did a year in fan purgatory because of a string of early drops. Cliff Branch was in the Raiders fans' pooch hut for more than two years for the same reason, and came to like playing on the road more than at home because of that. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PeterKingMMQB Tuesday Edition Five difficult HOF decisions and my AFC title game prediction. Oct 21, 2009
Potential Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee Albert Lewis was the toughest cornerback Jerry Rice said he ever faced ... Some of the calls -- Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Tim Brown -- were easy ... 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)
All the elements were in place Oct 19, 2009
He recorded the 62d 100-yard game of his career and his 33d multiple-TD reception game, both of which only trail Jerry Rice. Entering the game, Moss s longest reception of the season was 36 yards and he had just one touchdown reception. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jones-Drew backs up words, leads Jags Oct 19, 2009
Only Jerry Rice and Marvin Harrison were faster to the milestone. The Rams had a slew of injuries. (Florida Today)
Tyler’s triumph Oct 18, 2009
This was the same kid who threw a pass to Jerry Rice over the summer and didn't tell his parents, avid 49ers fans, about it. "That's how Tyler is, he didn't show a lot of emotion, he took it in stride," Lopez said. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Celebrity dads watch their sons grow in sports Oct 18, 2009
The resemblance is so striking that, when he throws on the run, one nearly expects to see Jerry Rice downfield. "Nobody has as much pressure as he does, being the son of a Hall of Famer," Clarkson said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Silky smooth Ambles is an Army All-American Oct 16, 2009
"I'm not going to compare him to Jerry Rice but he's got that in him. I don't know what 'it' is but he's got it. He goes and gets the ball, runs great routes, but he's also a physical receiver. He's a great blocker and he could even go on the defensive side of the ball and play safety. He's just a great football player.". Ambles has gained a reputation as one of the most competitive players in the country, attending camp after camp and taking on all comers in an effort to prove that he is the... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Patriots - Broncos: Game Capsule Oct 12, 2009
Moss ranks 2nd in NFL history with 61 100-yard receiving games (JERRY RICE, 76). Moss posted 2 TD receptions in last meeting vs. Den. (PatriotsInsider.com)
HBCU Blog: Clark Atlanta, Black College HOF Oct 11, 2009
Offense was the calling card for Valley, led by QB Willie Totten and WR Jerry Rice, while defense was the claim for Alcorn, led by DB Ike Holt. Great read, will definitely bring back some memories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
49ers, Falcons tight ends could shine Sunday Oct 9, 2009
Gonzalez was a star college player at California in Berkeley and grew up watching and admiring the 49ers during their best years: Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Roger Craig. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Clark Atlanta fires coach, more on Black College HOF Oct 8, 2009
And, of courseyou should start with the likes of Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Willie Totten, Steve McNair. It should be called the Tennessee State University/HBCU Hall of Fame. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Black College Football HOF headed to Atlanta Oct 7, 2009
And, of course you should start with the likes of Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Willie Totton ... Jake Gaither, Bullit Bob Hayes, Jerry Rice, Steve McNair, Ken Riley, Nate Newton ... QB Steve McNair, Alcorn St QB Doug Williams, Grambling St RB Walter Payton, Jack St WR Jerry Rice, Miss. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rice will play on new field at Nationwide event Sep 30, 2009
-- Hall of Fame-nominated wide receiver Jerry Rice is making his professional golf debut next year as a tournament host and player at a Nationwide Tour event in northern California. The Stonebrae Classic announced Tuesday that the Jerry Rice 127 Foundation has been named the primary receiver of the tournament's charity proceeds. (ESPN -- Golf)
Names & Faces Sep 30, 2009
Officials also announced Tuesday that the Jerry Rice 127 Foundation will receive charitable proceeds generated by the event ... Names Articles Jerry Rice The greatest wide receiver in NFL history is taking his passion for golf into another realm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Misunderstood? Terrell Owens wants to clear misperceptions Sep 25, 2009
Grew up poor in Alabama, played under the radar at Tennessee-Chattanooga, broke into the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers as the other wide receiver to Jerry Rice. Today he has 140 receiving touchdowns, behind only Rice's 197 in NFL history. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Lions' biggest problem wasn't Matt Millen Sep 24, 2009
But you could pair him with Jerry Rice, Randy Moss and Terrell Owens in their primes and he's not going to win many football games playing with the worst pass defense that's ever existed. The Lions had 10 picks in this year's draft. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Romero chats with Blue Jays fans Sep 23, 2009
Romero: I think that it would actually have to be a football guy, and it would be Steve Young or Jerry Rice. I actually got to meet them in Oakland thanks to Kevin Millar. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Singletary: NFL will handle any tampering charges Sep 23, 2009
While Crabtree falls further behind with each passing day - former 49ers great Jerry Rice questioned Sunday what kind of impact Crabtree would have if he did finally show up - Singletary isn't ready to say he's better off without the Texas Tech star in San Francisco's run-oriented offense. "I would never say that. ... We need every football player that can help us win that's supposed to be here, here," Singletary said. (FindLaw News)
DeLay isno wild thing on Dancing Sep 22, 2009
The NFL is represented this season by Michael Irvin, who declared his entire goal was to do better than Jerry Rice. (He may not recall that Jerry Rice finished second ... So far, Michael Irvin is no Jerry Rice, but he did begin to loosen up while learning the cha-cha-cha. (MSNBC -- News)
'EDDIE!' gets his day in sun at Candlestick Sep 21, 2009
A stage was set up at midfield, where Jerry Rice spoke and a plaque was unveiled honoring DeBartolo as the first inductee into the Eddie DeBartolo Sr. Hall of Fame, named after DeBartolos father who bought the team for his son in 1977 for the bargain price tag of $17 million. Eddie has set a standard in the NFL that has never been matched," said Rice, one of a half-dozen former players taking part in the ceremony. "When you think of San Francisco, you think of the 49ers and of Eddie DeBartolo... (SFIllustrated.com)
McNutt bounces back with big plays Sep 21, 2009
"Our job is to catch the ball, but you hear the clich;s that even Jerry Rice drops passes," he said. "You have to keep reminding yourself that when you drop a pass, you know it happens, it's a part of the game."(On the first dropped pass) Rick threw a great ball. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rice calls Crabtree situation unfortunate Sep 21, 2009
Jerry Rice questions what kind of impact Michael Crabtree could have this season with San Francisco if the No. 10 draft pick even shows up to the 49ers at all. Crabtree, the former Texas Tech star who is the NFL's final draftee yet to sign, is seeking money more comparable to that of higher picks and the sides are still far apart. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
After all these years, still a family affair Sep 21, 2009
Jerry Rice introduced DeBartolo and said: "Hopefully, the next step will be the Pro Football Hall of Fame.". A place in Canton might elude DeBartolo because of a plea bargain in a complicated Louisiana fraud investigation, which led to a year-long NFL suspension for him and his ultimate ouster in favor of the Yorks, another branch of his family. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
JERRY RICE: Crabtree 'way behind' and not close to a deal Sep 21, 2009
Jerry Rice: Crabtree is 'way behind' and not close to a deal - USATODAY.com ... Jerry Rice: Crabtree is 'way behind' and not close to a deal. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jerry Rice questions Crabtree's potential impact Sep 21, 2009
Jerry Rice questions Michael Crabtree's potential impact with San Francisco 49ers - ESPN. Updated: September 20, 2009, 8:14 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football)
By the numbers: Vikings-Lions Sep 21, 2009
The initial list of 2010 Hall of Fame candidates was released Saturday, headed up by sure-fire first-ballot inductees Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. In all, the preliminary list includes 103 players, 10 coaches and 18 contributors. (VikingUpdate.com)
NFL Hall of Fame Nominees Sep 20, 2009
Wide Receiver -- Tim Brown, Jerry Rice. Defensive Back -- Aeneas Williams (CB/S). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith headline Hall nominees Sep 20, 2009
(Sports Network) - Jerry Rice, the NFL's all-time leading receiver, and Emmitt Smith, the league's all-time leading rusher, are among 131 players, coaches and contributors on the list of modern-era nominees for the 2010 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rice and Smith are eligible for the first time, as are wide receiver Tim Brown, quarterback Rich Gannon, running back Eddie George, defensive back Aeneas Williams and kicker Gary Anderson. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rice, Emmitt on early Hall of Fame nominees list Sep 20, 2009
Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith headline list of Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees - ESPN. Updated: September 19, 2009, 7:52 PM ET. (ABC News)
Wednesday Berea Report Sep 17, 2009
Joe Montana and Jerry Rice had that down, but other than them, I dont think you can ever have too much chemistry. . (BerniesInsiders.com)
Mora, Knapp return to their 'special place' Sep 17, 2009
And the Steve Youngs, Jerry Rice, Chris Doleman, Ken Norton. I could go on and on and on, Mora said Wednesday, reminiscing about his days as the 49ers secondary coach (1997-98) and defensive coordinator (1999-2003). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bills defenders gathered no Moss in Patriots win Sep 15, 2009
Jerry Rice owns the record at 76. Despite the personal accolades, Moss s wearing of a throwback Pat Patriot hat seemed symbolic of the team s accomplishments. (Boston Globe)
Brees ties Saints record with six touchdown passes Sep 15, 2009
It will go down in team lore along with the time they failed to run out the clock and let San Francisco s Joe Montana throw a winning touchdown pass to Jerry Rice on the game s final play in 1987. Giants 23, Redskins 17: Eli Manning threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Mario Manningham, and defensive end Osi Umenyiora ran back a fumble 37 yards in his return from a knee injury. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
McCarthy helps Tokay run away with 4 TDs Sep 15, 2009
"I like the No. 14 chicken enchilada and a pork burrito.Worst sports moment: "My freshman year I scored four or five touchdowns vs. St. Mary's and at the end I had a 80-yard touchdown run with 20 seconds left in the game, but then it called back for holding," McCarthy said.Would like to meet: "Jerry Rice just to learn more about the game," McCarthy said.Future plans: McCarthy is hoping to go to college next year and play football at the next level. The Athlete of the Week is selected by the... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
AFC: Broncos get wild victory Sep 15, 2009
It will go down among their worst endings, along with a 1987 game when they failed to run out the clock, letting San Francisco s Joe Montana throw a winning touchdown pass to Jerry Rice as time expired. The funniest, weirdest, craziest ending I ve ever experienced in football, Benson said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bengals would almost swear theres a curse Sep 15, 2009
James Brooks was stopped short on fourth down with 2 seconds left enough time for Montana to throw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jerry Rice for a 27-26 win. There have been many such moments. (MSNBC -- Sports)
49ers vs. Cards: Thumbs up and thumbs down Sep 14, 2009
Bruce finished with four receptions for 74 yards, in the process joining Jerry Rice as the second player in NFL history to record 15,000 receiving yards. Congratulations, Isaac. (SFIllustrated.com)
Bulldog boys soccer tops Skyview, even record Sep 13, 2009
Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Bob Gibson and Tim McCarver. (Montana Standard, MT)
Monday will be showtime for Patriots secondary Sep 11, 2009
Perhaps aware of the presence in his division of the 6-foot-3-inch, 224-pound Owens, who trails only Jerry Rice in career touchdown receptions, Belichick brought in bigger corners in the 6-1, 193-pound Bodden and the 6-foot, 204-pound Springs. Shawn is one of those big, physical corners, one of the best in the league, said Owens, who has been in the same division with Springs since 2002. (Boston Globe)
Was Super TD catch Holmes' springboard to superstardom? Sep 10, 2009
" As a boy, Holmes hunted rabbits Sunday after church for $8 a kill, pretended he was Jerry Rice as he played football on concrete, and helped his mom, who toiled in the cornfields. "They always played football in the streets," she recalls. "I would tell them to play in the grass, but they wouldn't. They had to learn to catch the ball, stay on their feet; otherwise they'd get scraped. (USA Today -- Sports)
Freshman LB Burnett makes impact for Georgia Tech Sep 9, 2009
That s the real difference between a Jerry Rice and a Ted Ginn or a Roddy Jones and a Richard Samuel. Douglas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ageless Hines keeps on ticking (Yesterday) Sep 8, 2009
"I never had a Joe Montana like Jerry Rice did or a Troy Aikman like Michael Irvin did -- until now," Ward said of Roethlisberger. Two, he has caught a lot of balls in bad weather and sloppy conditions at Three Rivers Stadium and Heinz Field unlike, say, NFL receiving stars Marvin Harrison and Cris Carter, who played in domes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Child, Please Sep 5, 2009
For every Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin, men whose legacies lasted and whose fame is unfading, there are 100 other once-upon-a-time "big game players" now grasping onto that last lick of glory by working the card show circuit and attaching their uniform numbers to the end of their e-mail addresses. They are out there. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Time to play Sep 3, 2009
Mississippi Valley at Arkansas State, 7 p.m.THE BUZZ: Mississippi Valley's head coach is Willie Totten, who was nicknamed "Satellite" when he was MVSU's quarterback and throwing to Jerry Rice in the 1980s. Too bad there are no Rices on this season's Delta Devils roster - or Tottens, either. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Time for Singletary to step down as "face of the franchise" Aug 29, 2009
Article:Time for Singletary to step down as "face of the franch:/c/a/2009/08/27/SPT119EM4S.DTL Article:Time for Singletary to step down as "face of the franch:/c/a/2009/08/27/SPT119EM4S.DTL advertisement. Friday, August 28, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A chronological look at Raiders woes since 2003 Aug 22, 2009
Sept. 19, 2004: Jerry Rice throws a sideline tantrum after being taken out of the game by Turner late in a victory over Buffalo with no catches. That ends Rice's record streak of 274 consecutive games with a catch. (Anchorage Daily News)
What's neat about his technique? Aug 20, 2009
Rachel Nichols profiles the intensity of Arizona Cardinal's WR Larry Fitzgerald, and the summer Receivers Training Camp he organized in Minnesota this summer, with the legends Cris Carter and Jerry Rice as mentors. The ' is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL right now. (ESPN -- Football)
MICHAEL WEBER: Football teams on the move Aug 17, 2009
Forty years that have included Johnny Unitas, Fran Tarkenton, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady; Walter Payton, Franco Harris, Barry Sanders, Eric Dickerson, Emmitt Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson; Jerry Rice, Lynn Swan, Steve Largent, Charlie Joiner and Randy Moss; Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Ronnie Lott, Ray Lewis, and Mean Joe Greene; Tom Landry, Bud Grant, Don Schula, Chuck Noll, and the Big Tuna; the Steel Curtain, the Purple People Eaters, the Orange... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
EA Sports Madden Launch Aug 13, 2009
Competing from Malibu, California, the two teams are led by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway, and feature an all-star roster including NFL legends Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Deion Sanders and celebrities Jeremy Piven, Maria Menounos, Kevin Dillon and Allison Sweeney. Broadcasts of the game will appear on the following networks during the week of the Madden NFL 10 launch (all shown in eastern time). (IGN PS2)
EA Sports Goes to the Airwaves fo... Aug 12, 2009
Competing from Malibu, California, the two teams are led by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Joe Montana and John Elway, and feature an all-star roster including NFL legends Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, and Deion Sanders and celebrities , , KevinDillon and Allison Sweeney. Broadcasts of the game will appear on the following networks during the week of the Madden NFL 10 launch (all shown in eastern time):August 13ESPN211 p.m. - MidnightAugust 15VH17 p.m. - 8 p.m.August 17NFL Network8 p.m. - 9... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Predicting the 2010 Pro Football HOF class Aug 12, 2009
Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith locks for 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame - Peter King - SI.com. Teams. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Falcons: Meet the Burn Unit Aug 12, 2009
I MUS: C mon, man, nobody remembers little ol me except for John Taylor and Jerry Rice, who combined for 5 TD s over me in a single game. Sarah B. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Niners RB Frank Gore geared up for big season Aug 11, 2009
Yet play after play, there was Gore adding an extra 10 to 20 yards to every run, channeling a tradition established in the days of Jerry Rice and Roger Craig and their extraordinary work ethics. Those two made plays in practice, then ran a little further just for the fun of it. (Anchorage Daily News)
Woodson, Thomas top '09 Canton class Aug 10, 2009
Next year's class will likely include: Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Emmitt Smith. Bruce Smith had an NFL-record 200 sacks in his 19-year career with the Bills and 'Skins. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Deep thoughts, cheap shots & bon mots ... Aug 9, 2009
-- When Darrius Heyward-Bey drops passes, Raiders and others invariably remind us that Jerry Rice had a pass-dropping problem early in his pro career, too. What Hey-Bey's defenders forget is that Darrius Heyward-Bey is not now, never was and never will be Jerry Rice. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gophers welcome Gray, but Weber's their guy at QB Aug 8, 2009
Cris Carter and Jerry Rice were the instructors, as guys like Fitzgerald, Greg Jennings and Brandon Marshall practiced catching and route running at the Gophers' new TCF Bank Stadium. Weber had the chance to throw to them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Vikings notebook: Rice is working his way back from knee injury Aug 8, 2009
All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald, Green Bay s Greg Jennings, Denver s Brandon Marshall and former greats like Cris Carter and Jerry Rice at the University of Minnesota. His sturdy 202-pound frame and leaping ability set him apart from the rest of the Vikings receiving corps, which includes deep threat Bernard Berrian, reliable possession man Bobby Wade and speedy rookie Percy Harvin. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Bullet Bob lands in Hall of Fame Aug 6, 2009
The World Link : Bullet Bob lands in Hall of Fame. Bullet Bob lands in Hall of Fame. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ratto: 49ers squeezing Crabtree for wrong reason Aug 6, 2009
It's a load of money for Jerry Rice 2. 0. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fantasy tootball: Will T.O. Effect hit Bills, Cowboys? Aug 6, 2009
Jerry Rice, Cris Carter and Tim Brown all had big numbers at 35 or older. (Many fans of T.O., especially T.O., would agree that he is one of the greatest receivers. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
'Bullet' Bob finally land among football's best Aug 5, 2009
Updated Aug 05, 2009 - 04:45:34 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
