Story » Nov 20, 2009
Australia: Leather pads on the whip are not permitted, and the foam in the padded segment of the whip must be at least 0. 28 inches thick. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Medicine ball Nov 20, 2009
Almost everywhere a Yale player turns tomorrow, he will find an opponent who plans to trade his shoulder pads for a stethoscope. If the Elis run right, they will meet Harvard defensive end Ryan Burkhead, a Texan who aspires to a career in sports medicine. (Boston Globe)
The Boys of Celina Nov 20, 2009
Grandfathers stand in line with teenagers and toddlers to slap the shoulder pads of players in the Victory Line as we offer our split second of support that we are convinced will be the extra encouragement the boys need to get the job done tonight ... We are amazed when we see two or three boys marching in football pads. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
A Come-Through Story: The 1924 Big Game Nov 20, 2009
This was the first year that padding was required outside shoulder and hip pads. Helmets were not required and some players from both sides chose the freedom from headgear. (TheBootleg.com)
Recap: Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia Nov 19, 2009
5 seconds to go as Anze Kopitar's floater from the right boards trickled through Boucher's pads and slid past the left post. Stoll's sharp-angle shot from in front of the goal line on the right wing put LA ahead with 5:07 left in the first period. (News & Observer -- Sports)
From the Magazine: The Harris Dilemma Nov 19, 2009
The hardest thing is knowing how political this business is and having to wear pads and sit on the sideline, acting like Im going out there and different stuff like that. But its a bit frustrating. (OUInsider.com)
Linebacker Davis prepares for knee surgery, hopes to stay with Panthers Nov 19, 2009
They didn't practice in pads at all, as Wednesday's work was closer to the tempo of a Friday walk-through, even though it was regular length. Tuesday's work (on the players' typical day off) was a light day as well. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Urban Meyer Teleconference Nov 19, 2009
We are still in full pads on every Tuesday and had a good practice yesterday. We aren't worried about emotions. (FightinGators.com)
Questionable call helps Stars down Red Wings Nov 19, 2009
Veteran grinder Brad May managed to sneak a shot inside the right post as Auld closed off that space with his pads 6 1/2 minutes in. Despite replays from behind the cage which clearly showed the puck over the line inside the pipe, the score was wiped out after the nearest official ruled he had blown the whistle due to losing sight of the puck. (ABC 7 News, DC)
BEST IS BACK Nov 19, 2009
The former Heisman Trophy candidate rejoined the Bears this week and even though he's not participating or putting on the pads yet by any means, his presence around the team is certainly uplifting for a Cal squad that is looking to keep The Axe as the team prepares to tangle with rival Stanford 4:30 p.m. Saturday evening on The Farm ... While Best probably won't be in pads until at least for another week at the earliest, the junior running back definitely admits he's feeling a lot better. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
An enduring Watergate mystery is under review Nov 19, 2009
They will search for clues that incriminating pages are missing and try to reconstruct what Haldeman, a prolific note-taker on yellow legal pads, might have written on them. The questions of what Nixon knew and when were central in the investigation of the Watergate cover-up and it caused a sensation when special prosecutors learned of the gap in one of the recordings they had subpoenaed. (AZCentral -- News)
Mathews out for Bulldogs' home finale Nov 19, 2009
Mathews, who along with Hill said Sunday that he would be ready to play against Louisiana Tech, said his helmet made contact with Amaya's shoulder pads. Hill said Tuesday that the game plan would not change with Mathews out of the lineup. (Fresno Bee)
Troubled Browns open to a king Nov 19, 2009
Chris McAlister, the 10-year veteran cornerback, has been signed by New Orleans -- one of only two remaining unbeaten teams in the NFL -- and he's glad to be back in pads again. "Earlier in the offseason I wasn't ready or [didn't] have the mindset to come back and play football," McAlister said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gatorade(R) and FOX Sports Net Announce Original Programming Partnership Nov 19, 2009
After undergoing an intensive 10-week training and conditioning program developed by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and Velocity Sports Performance, the athletes, now in their early 30's, donned their helmets, strapped on their shoulder pads and laced up their cleats to participate in a full-contact, regulation game in front of a sold out crowd just as they had 15 years earlier. "Gatorade believes once you're an athlete, you're always an athlete," said Dr. Kim White of the Gatorade Sports... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ex-Kansas players: Mangino said 'hurtful' things Nov 19, 2009
Said former Kansas running back Jocques Crawford, who played one season before transferring: "Every other day, he'd get in somebody's face and be pushing them on the shoulder pads. He tried to provoke us to get us to snap. His whole motto was to 'break you down to build you up.' One time I felt he'd gone to far with Mike [Rivera.]". Crawford said he left, in part, because, "I felt disgraced by my coach.". (ABC News)
Wednesday Berea Report Nov 19, 2009
Both Mangini continue to stress the positives of the offensive offense, plus Cribbs says Monday is exactly why he wants a new deal and the Browns discuss LeBron in shoulder pads. BEREA The Browns are in an offensive funk, to say the least, as theyve scored only five offensive touchdowns all season. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Roller Derby bout to debut at A.J. Skateworld this Saturday Nov 19, 2009
"They are nurses, accountants, moms, just regular girls that put on the pads, helmets, and these outfits and don a persona almost like a play," Parsons said. "To me, that's what I like about it. It's a fantasy world for people to use this creative exercise.". (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Lexus opens up Nov 19, 2009
In the cabin, the low profile front row is heated and extra comfort for top-down driving is provided by heating pads at shoulder height, improved heater performance and ventilation airflow. The two full-size seats in the back row have ample legroom and are separated by a centre console with cupholders. (iAfrica.com)
Blazers Continue Preparations For East Carolina Nov 19, 2009
-- The UAB football team practiced for nearly two hours on Wednesday in helmets and shoulder pads. The Blazers are continuing preparations for Saturday's crucial matchup at East Carolina. (Uabsports.com)
Bills' new coach opts for new QB Nov 19, 2009
They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember ... He had his players practice in pads, and intends to do so again on Thursday ... Under Jauron, the Bills normally only practiced in pads on Thursdays during a game week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Football Holds Morning Practice Tuesday In Cooler Temps Nov 18, 2009
-- The UAB football team worked out in full pads on campus Tuesday morning as preparations continued for Saturday's upcoming Conference USA game at East Carolina. The Blazers practiced for a little more than an hour in cooler weather than the Birmingham area has seen in recent weeks as temperatures remained in the 40s throughout the morning. (Uabsports.com)
Zion seventh-grader gears up for Christmas purse drive Nov 18, 2009
During the Christmas holidays, she provided 50 girls ages 4-14 purses filled with items including a Bible, lipstick, nail polish, stickers, note pads, candy, hair accessories, lotions and lots of free food coupons from local restaurants. This year her goal is to provide purses for 100 girls. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Antropov makes adjustment to centerman Nov 18, 2009
4:12 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Antropov adjusting to role as a centerman. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Goods collected for troops Nov 18, 2009
Items needed for Care Packages include: AA batteries; Ace bandages; Advil; antibiotic cream, such as Neosporin; athlete s foot cream or spray; Baby Wipes, unscented, refill packs; Bacon Bits; travel packs of Band-aids; bandanas; books used, paperback or hardback; Bounce dryer sheets; lip balms; disposable cameras; used CDs and DVDs; ground coffee; CoffeeMate; travel-size coffee mugs; cologne; dental floss; duct tape; eye drops; feminine products; flashlights; fly strips; bug repellant; unscented... (Hingham Journal, MA)
Players, coach feed Greenville’s dreams Nov 18, 2009
GREENVILLE It was Friday night in the small-town South, in that time of year when map specks are made large by local teens in shoulder pads and helmets. Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mustangs win while Wolves assistant Wild gets a fiancee Nov 18, 2009
The Mustangs then pushed their lead to 2-0 with a short-handed goal thanks to Casey, who broke in alone on Haken and fired a wrist shot off the pads of the Wolves goalie. Casey stuck with the play, and when Haken was unable to corral the rebound, the junior forward was there to stuff the putback into the net. (Anchorage Daily News)
Notebook: Jones Will Have Role Nov 18, 2009
Kept his pads flat and moved him pretty effectively. . (PackerReport.com)
Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed Nov 17, 2009
The evidence referred to are used syringes and bloody gauze pads McNamee turned over to federal authorities. McNamee has said he injected Clemens with steroids and HGH over a period of several years, a claim the former pitcher has vehemently denied. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NFL fines Titans owner $250K for middle fingers Nov 17, 2009
It's not like he can come down and strap up and put on any pads or anything like that. It doesn't bother me. (ESPN -- Football)
Report: NFLPA looking into Mangini's practices Nov 17, 2009
The Browns also have practiced in full pads more under Mangini than in the past. Cleveland was 1-7 heading into its game against the visiting on Monday night. (ESPN -- Football)
Nutt: 'I'm glad we're playing them in Oxford' Nov 17, 2009
Usually thats everybodys response, especially if theyre here on Thursday without shoulder pads. When they see him play against Tennessee, Alabama, the big guys, they take another look. (OleMissInsider.com)
Salas to X-ray sore right foot Nov 17, 2009
The UH quarterbacks are equipped with rib pads. But that protection is likened to a bullet-proof jacket, which does not completely eliminate the pain caused by impact. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Women's Hockey Upends #7/8 Boston University, 6-2 Nov 17, 2009
The freshman forward would finish the hat trick a mere 46 seconds later when she slid the puck under the pads of BU goaltender Alissa Fromkin for her sixth goal of the season. Cottrell earned her seventh assist on the play and sophomore (La Verne, Calif. (Friars.com)
Dan Warner: When football was king and Real Men played it Nov 17, 2009
It was tackle football without pads, without the niceties of quarters and halfs as rest breaks and without mercy. We beat the living stuffing out of each other, but we loved it and went away friends at the end of the weekend. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Gross' injury means more action for Bernadeau Nov 17, 2009
He may not be big in stature, but he's a strong guy that can get low pads and get up under guys. For him, it's just going out there and staying focused, and we all have to stay in tune and communicate. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Middle Tennessee Game Notes and Quotes Nov 16, 2009
and went full pads Tuesday and Wednesdays practice. While neither have been officially cleared to play in Saturdays game, both are expected to play. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Mumbai belongs to all Indians: Sachin Nov 16, 2009
"We were at an u-15 camp in Indore, said the master blaster. "Between the 12th and 14th day, I lost my batting pads ... Incidentally, the boy was also missing around the same time as my pads. (India Times, India)
Watertown 2, Manchester 1: Kelly's quick switch sparks Raiders to Divison 2 North field hockey title Nov 16, 2009
With the help of senior Jara Barbato and junior Jillian English in a pit crew-style operation, Kelly then ripped off the goalie pads, unfurled the No. 13 uniform shirt she was wearing under her goalie gear, squirmed out of a pair of shorts and slid on a red skirt. Barbato and English helped her switch her shoes and jabbed a pair of shin guards into her socks just in time for her to take the field on the attack at the end of the timeout. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Mathews says: 'I'm fine' Nov 16, 2009
My head hit his shoulder pads. "I was kind of in a daze, but everything came back. I remember everything and I'm doing good.". (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Holy Cross Men's Hockey Skates To 2-2 Tie With Air Force Nov 15, 2009
In overtime, it appeared as though the Crusaders had won the game when Fletcher found a loose puck in front of Volkening and slid it through his pads, but the net had been knocked off its moorings and the officials disallowed the goal. The Crusaders return to action Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21, when they travel to Erie, Pa. (Patriotleague.com)
Irish Fall To Northern Michigan At Home, 3-2 Nov 15, 2009
Brown beat Johnson between his pads for the opening goal of the night and the 1-0 lead for Northern Michigan. The Wildcats made it 2-0 at the 12:11 mark of the period when Kaunisto whipped a wrist shot from the slot beating Johnson over his glove had for his third goal of the season. (Und.com)
LSU's caliber of play comes up short Nov 15, 2009
But then, no right-minded person expected the Bulldogs to stay closer to LSU than thigh pads, either, which is exactly where Tech was for most of LSU's 24-16 victory, a decision that lifted the Tigers to 8-2 but proved to be a downer on several other fronts. "I think we did not play sharp," Coach Les Miles said, a coat of sugar smeared over a performance that needed a lot more than that to sweeten it. (Nola.com -- Sports)
UNH Salvages Split With 4-2 Win Over Mass Attack Nov 15, 2009
LeBlanc started to draw the puck across the crease, but quickly brought it back to the right post and stuffed it under Dainton's pads. New Hampshire took a two goal lead with six minutes to play in the period on Butler's second goal of the evening. (Umassathletics.com)
Bass action heats up Nov 15, 2009
Jimmy Thomas works the pads with a frog or the pad stems with a spinnerbait at Barnett Reservoir ... On Barnett for instance, bass love to move into the dying pads and chase shad ... It's hard to beat a frog when the pads are still big or a spinnerbait when the pads are gone and only the stems remain. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LFL: Miami vs. Philadelphia Nov 15, 2009
They suited up, helmets, shoulder pads, and nothing else but swim suits. Those who got tackled low felt it. (Suite101.com)
Players need protection from protective equipment Nov 15, 2009
Sure, the elbow pads and shoulder pads are meant to protect guys from getting hurt ... No question, the oversized and rock-hard shoulder and elbow pads make for convenient weapons, and with NHL general managers announcing last week their intention to study hits to the head, the equipment issue is bound to be central to their discussion. (Boston Globe)
Armed and ready Nov 15, 2009
The backup center will have big pads to fill if he steps in for Dan Koppen, the ultra-smart veteran center and glue of the offensive line. Connolly s ability to deliver flawless shotgun snaps in a hostile, noisy environment will be essential if the Patriots are going to move the ball consistently. (Boston Globe)
Report: Clemens moves to have McNamee suit tossed Nov 15, 2009
The evidence referred to are used syringes and bloody gauze pads McNamee turned over to federal authorities. McNamee has said he injected Clemens with steroids and HGH over a period of several years, a claim the former pitcher has vehemently denied. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Penguins Notebook: Kunitz latest addition to list of injured players Nov 15, 2009
Fleury used pads that were a distinctive yellow earlier in his career and now uses pads that are white with some gold striping and accents. Young visitors. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Berea Report: Lewis Rips Mangini Nov 15, 2009
Lewis said he has practiced in full pads more in this half-season than I have in three or four years combined. I know we have things to work on and you need to do that some, but still. (InsideTennessee.com)
Conair doubles Glendale plant size, adding 350 employees Nov 14, 2009
Conair manufactures hair dryers, curling irons and straightening irons as well as heating pads, weight scales, showerheads and hair trimmers. The company acquired kitchen appliance brands Cuisinart in 1989 and Waring Products Inc. in 1998. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Recap: Buffalo vs. Calgary Nov 14, 2009
The shootout moved to the fourth round after Roy scored on a nifty deke of Kiprusoff on a rising forehand shot and Olli Jokinen returned the favor by slipping a backhander between the pads of Miller. Jarome Iginla was robbed of a shot in close by Miller, and Pominville scored between the legs of Kiprusoff. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A Sure Remedy For Boxing's Ills...imho Nov 14, 2009
We give scratch pads to judges flummoxed by carrying 1s on their scorecards. And we use computers to remove any trace of human bias from our ratings. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tampa Bay Team Report Week 10 Nov 14, 2009
"I don't think we can. We are 1-7. We're not competing for the NFC Championship game yet. They've got to come in this week and grow off what they did the week before. Hard work paid off. How they practiced last week in pads paid off." -- Bucs coach Raheem Morris on whether the Bucs can exhale after their first win. STRATEGY AND PERSONNEL. (BucsInsiders.com)
Quick Three-Goal Outburst Nets Hockey Win Nov 14, 2009
People hadnt retaken their seats when Picard made it 3-1 only 15 seconds later, at 5:39, when he took Patrick Schafers centering feed low on the left and put the puck through Gills pads. The first one is always the toughest, I guess they say, Bishop said. (Bucknuts.com)
Let a crime fit the punishment (3) Nov 14, 2009
Most of all, here s to hoping that the violence in football will stick to hitting people with pads and not fists and fingertips. Chandler Myers is sports editor of the Atmore Advance. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Thomas O’Malley; helped to launch Glenn into orbit Nov 14, 2009
Memorabilia from the early days of the space age surrounded Mr. O Malley at his home in Cocoa Beach, not far from the launching pads. Mounted on a piece of varnished wood was the black starter button from the 1962 Glenn flight. (Boston Globe)
Mangini Defends Practice Approach Nov 14, 2009
When Lewis was with the Baltimore Ravens for the first seven years of his career, during which time they won a Super Bowl and made the AFC playoffs three other times, he played for a head coach in Brian Billick who rarely had his team work in full pads. During the last two seasons after he came to the Browns, he played for a head coach in Romeo Crennel who had a similar philosophy. (BerniesInsiders.com)
Badgers score early and often in 5-1 win over Seawolves Nov 14, 2009
UAA senior defenseman Nils Backstrom tried to backhand the puck up the wall, but Wisconsin's Andy Bombach nudged the puck toward the goal at the bottom of the left circle, where Smith swooped in and flicked a backhander between the pads of UAA senior Jon Olthuis (32 saves). Defenseman Cody Goloubef raised the count to 2-0 midway through the period, when he whistled a slot wrister over Olthuis' glove. (Anchorage Daily News)
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The Spartans went up 3-1 when Crandell found a streaking Daultan Leveille, who used his speed to get behind a Michigan defender Chad Langlais, who pulled him down as he slid the puck under Hogan's pads. That goal too was reviewed and deemed good. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Its just me talkin: Watch out Idaho, there is some football being played out West Nov 14, 2009
Make sure and take extra garments to wear under your pads and change at halftime. Ultimately, I wish all four local schools the best of luck. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
49ers cut up Cutler, Bears Nov 13, 2009
Cutler showed up for his postgame news conference still dressed in his uniform, minus his pads and jersey. It was tough. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Loss of Davis means changes in Panthers' schemes, play-calling Nov 13, 2009
It does crimp their style a bit, since Thursday's typically the only day they practice in full pads. Combined with the inability to punt or throw deep passes because of the size of the field (they work crossways to get to regulation width), it's a sort-of practice. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Spurrier calling the plays; Matthews will dress Nov 13, 2009
Whenever he plays next, he ll wear a protective brace under his shoulder pads. Safety Chris Culliver has worn a similar harness. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Winning plan Nov 13, 2009
Costello, his wife, Carol, recalls, had to scrounge secondhand shoulder pads from a team that recently had disbanded. Uniforms. (Erie Times-News, PA)
