tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398Mon, 05 May 2008 19:24:28 +0000http://www.statleader.com/index.phpMister 2Blogger1197125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-123388250335850740Mon, 05 May 2008 19:21:00 +00002008-05-05T12:24:28.404-07:00NFLCedric Bensonfantasy footballChicago BearsAUSTIN, Texas-Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson was charged with failing a sobriety test while operating a 30-foot boat, then resisting arrest before being hit with pepper spray and dragged ashore by officers. Benson faces charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest after the incident Saturday night on Lake Travis, Travis County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Roger Wade saidhttp://www.statleader.com/2008/05/chicago-rb-cedric-benson-arrested.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-2558548322961801193Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:46:00 +00002008-04-22T17:48:57.256-07:00NFLSeahawksfantasy footballShaun AlexanderFantasy Football News: The Seattle Seahawks have released former MVP running back Shaun Alexander. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Tuesday that Alexander was released unconditionally after passing a physical.nhttp://www.statleader.com/2008/04/seahawks-release-shaun-alexander.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-6250193950769062517Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:50:00 +00002008-04-08T07:52:29.206-07:00NFLQuincy WilsonCincinnati Bengalsfantasy footballFantasy Football News: Another Bengal 'Crook' Bites The Dust Running back Quincy Wilson has been waived by the Cincinnati Bengals. It is the second time in the past five days the Bengals released a player who had been arrested. The second-year running back from West Virginia was arrested last June 17 in Huntington, W.Va., and charged with disorderly conduct for failing to disperse after a http://www.statleader.com/2008/04/another-bengal-crook-bites-dust.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3021236111936948299Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-04-08T07:49:09.486-07:00NFLJaguarsfantasy footballDavid GarrardFantasy Football News: QB David Garrard Gets Richest Contract in Jaguars' History Quarterback David Garrard probably could have gotten the Jacksonville Jaguars to pay him more money. But he was tired of negotiating. So Garrard ended the contract process Monday, signing a seven-year, $60 million contract that is the richest in franchise history. "I pretty much had to say, 'Let's go ahead and http://www.statleader.com/2008/04/qb-david-garrard-gets-richest-contract.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-6691781836697850571Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:33:00 +00002008-03-28T14:40:26.059-07:00NFLTony Romofantasy footballJessica SimpsonJessica Simpson's mother claims her daughter has secretly remarried. As Simpson and her mother Tina were leaving Chili's restaurant in Los Angeles Tuesday, Tina revealed that her 27-year-old daughter has secretly wed. Asked if Simpson was planning to marry football star Tony Romo, whom she had been dating since last November, Tina laughed and responded to the inquiry, "Jessica is already http://www.statleader.com/2008/03/did-romo-simpson-secretly-get-married.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3748949857549803010Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:32:00 +00002008-03-24T16:36:49.609-07:00NFLtamperingSan Francisco 49ersChicago BearsThe San Francisco 49ers forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft on Monday after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. Goodell also determined the teams will switch picks in the third round of the April 26-27 draft. Chicago, which had the 12th pick, will get San Francisco’s seventh pick and the 49ers will get Chicago’s http://www.statleader.com/2008/03/niners-forfeit-draft-pick.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-409370093652184802Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:31:00 +00002008-03-05T12:38:16.468-08:00NFLDeShaun FosterCarolina Panthersfantasy footballSan Francisco 49ersFrom 49ers.com: Foster (6-0, 222) enters his seventh season after seeing action in 63 games with 40 starts during his six-year career with the Carolina Panthers. Originally a second round (34th pick overall) selection by Carolina in the 2002 NFL Draft out of UCLA, Foster has recorded 851 carries for 3,336 yards with 10 touchdowns and 126 receptions for 996 yards with four touchdowns. He has http://www.statleader.com/2008/03/49ers-sign-deshaun-foster.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-4378931103336528798Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:19:00 +00002008-03-04T08:21:19.988-08:00NFLBrett FavreGreen Bay Packersfantasy footballretireAfter 17 Seasons - Brett Favre to retire! FOX Sports first reported Tuesday that the Green Bay Packers quarterback informed the team in the last few days. ESPN.com said that according to Favre’s agent the quarterback told coach Mike McCarthy of his decision. The team did not immediately confirm or deny the report. An assistant to Packers general manager Ted Thompson said he was in meetings all http://www.statleader.com/2008/03/reports-qb-brett-favre-will-retire.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-851763248119241960Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:46:00 +00002008-03-03T17:47:51.983-08:00NFLRandy Mossfantasy footballNew England PatriotsRandy Moss is staying with the New England Patriots. The defending AFC champions re-signed the record-breaking receiver on Monday to a three-year deal worth $27 million, his agent said. The signing was confirmed by the team shortly after Moss posted a message to fans on his Web site.http://www.statleader.com/2008/03/patriots-re-sign-wr-randy-moss.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3618437490093433439Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:01:00 +00002008-02-06T13:06:59.302-08:00NFLSeahawksJim Morafantasy footballMike HolmgrenJim Mora will succeed Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, beginning with the 2009 season. After serving as the assistant head coach and defensive backs coach for one more season, the 46-year-old Mora will be promoted. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said in a news conference Wednesday that the move gives the team stability and unity. The former Atlanta coach took the Falcons to the NFC http://www.statleader.com/2008/02/seahawks-name-jim-mora-as-new-coach.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-630822258715779995Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:36:00 +00002008-01-21T12:38:37.599-08:00NFLIndianapolis Coltsfantasy footballFantasy Football News: The NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy will return for the 2008 season. The team has scheduled a press conference for today at 4:30 p.m. ET.http://www.statleader.com/2008/01/report-tony-dungy-to-return-as-colts.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3901727328368448245Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:37:00 +00002008-01-03T11:49:55.191-08:00This is an open letter to SportingNew's Tom Dienhart in response to his article "Rose Bowl rout leaves no doubt: USC is the nation's best". In fairness, I've provided a link to Mr. Dienhart's article at the bottom of the letter so you can judge for yourself. Dear Tom, In your January 2nd column you posed the following question: "Is there any doubt Southern Cal is the best team in the nation?" http://www.statleader.com/2008/01/response-to-tom-dienhart-of-sporting.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-2188294637286712345Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:03:00 +00002007-12-20T08:48:20.182-08:00Yep, it's almost over. All the planning, analysis, good selections, disastrous moves, smack, the glorious victories, and the glorious failures. The end of another Fantasy Football season is upon us. Some leagues are determining their champions this week while others are following the riskier path and ending with Week 17. In any case, it's almost done. In fact, for those not fortunate (or skilledhttp://www.statleader.com/2007/12/end-of-another-season-now-what.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-7946766500901335458Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:33:00 +00002007-12-02T09:43:44.193-08:00That's right Trojans we love to hate you. Always have. Long before living in Southern California. Long before you won the 1980 Rose Bowl by one-point costing the Buckeyes the National Championship. Maybe not quite as much as Michigan, but almost, and in a different way. When Michigan RB Mike Hart shoots off his mouth, it may be irritating, but you can excuse it to some degree because of his http://www.statleader.com/2007/12/condom-u-why-we-love-to-hate-you.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-8777304036304944777Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:51:00 +00002007-11-30T12:25:14.284-08:00You may have noticed a few changes this year at StatLeader. If so, you are probably wondering what in the world is going on. Well, here is the lowdown. The past few years we have given you our projections for fantasy football players under the default scoring systems found in several of the major fantasy leagues. Along with that you have been provided with the witty and amusing (not to mention http://www.statleader.com/2007/11/statleader-2007-vs-2008.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3971318965720912071Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:19:00 +00002007-11-28T17:31:03.770-08:00Yesterday I asked you to send me you thoughts on the BCS Championship Game situation. I should have expected the two things that resulted. First, fans of the four teams cited strongly believed that their team would be in the top two. Second, neutral fans (fans who didn't identify themselves a being for or against a particular team) lined up as follows. Most believe West Virginia is in and http://www.statleader.com/2007/11/gee-what-surprise.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-2612968831101638525Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:06:00 +00002007-11-27T13:23:02.861-08:00The teams who will meet in the BCS Championship game will be known by Sunday night. Only four teams have a realistic shot at going to the dance. We all know the scenarios (for our University of Michigan readers that means "things that have to happen") for the Buckeyes, Mountaineers, Tigers or Dawgs to get into the game. I want to know who you think will meet in New Orleans and who the ultimate http://www.statleader.com/2007/11/ohio-state-west-virgina-missouri-or.phpDoc Bitterstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-1949938746771550378Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:16:00 +00002007-11-16T09:24:53.559-08:00NFLfantasy footballMiami DolphinsRicky WilliamsYou know we like to make fun of Ricky and his troubles... But this time - the Miami Dolphins are in so much trouble (0 for the season) that they are welcoming Ricky Williams back into the family. It appears that Williams will be back with the team starting with Monday's practice. Fantasy Football Impact: If Ronnie Brown could be a fantasy stud with this team - maybe Williams can at least be ahttp://www.statleader.com/2007/11/fantasy-football-news-ricky-makes.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-5284429270564514635Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:37:00 +00002007-11-08T09:40:37.763-08:00NFLReggie BushNew Orleans Saintsfantasy footballSaints' RB Reggie Bush sat out practice Wednesday with a wrap on his left knee. According to Bush, he bruised it late in the Saints' 41-24 victory over Jacksonville on Saturday. Bush participated in 'walk-through' portions of practice and said he fully expects to play on Sunday when New Orleans hosts the St. Louis Rams. Bush was among five Saints players, four of them starters, who missed part http://www.statleader.com/2007/11/saints-bush-sits-out-wednesday-practice.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-7229270146618712224Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:30:00 +00002007-11-06T14:36:39.022-08:00NFLKansas City ChiefsLarry Johnsonfantasy footballPriest HolmesKansas City Chiefs RB Larry Johnson, a two-time Pro Bowl player, has a sprained right foot and is 'highly unlikely' for Sunday's game against Denver according to coach Herm Edwards. Edwards declined to speculate on how long Johnson might be out, saying he did not have enough information. "He's got a swollen foot right now so that's not good," he said. Johnson's foot got caught under the weight http://www.statleader.com/2007/11/fantasy-football-update-johnson-out-at.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-5028265431164922110Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:18:00 +00002007-10-19T06:23:17.538-07:00NFLDenver Broncosfantasy footballJavon WalkerFantasy Football Injury News: Javon Walker Out Denver Broncos wide receiver Javon Walker will undergo surgery on his right knee on Friday and will be out for "a few weeks," coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday. Walker missed the Broncos' past two games because of swelling, but practiced Monday and Wednesday. "Javon's not feeling very good," Shanahan said. "He'll get operated on tomorrow in http://www.statleader.com/2007/10/fantasy-football-injury-news-javon.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-3138777566972569803Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:07:00 +00002007-10-19T06:16:17.176-07:00NFLKansas City Chiefsfantasy footballPriest HolmesFantasy Football: Chiefs Set to activate Holmes? Kansas City RB Priest Holmes went through another impressive workout on Thursday and the Chiefs appeared to be leaning toward activating the 34-year-old running back. Attempting an improbable return to the NFL after being out for 22 months, Holmes had his first practice on Wednesday and coaches said they would pay particular attention to how he http://www.statleader.com/2007/10/fantasy-football-chiefs-set-to-activate.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-2216536636709335286Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:57:00 +00002007-10-03T11:59:43.061-07:00NFLfantasy footballSan Francisco 49ersinjuryAlex SmithThe shoulder injury suffered by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith may be more significant than originally thought, according to ESPN.com. According to the report, Smith is seeking a second opinion on his injured throwing shoulder, which could result in season-ending surgery. Initial reports stated that the grade-three shoulder separation would not require surgery and that Smith could http://www.statleader.com/2007/10/49ers-qb-alex-smith-could-miss-rest-of.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-4707929975249803625Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:43:00 +00002007-10-03T11:57:13.705-07:00St. Louis RamsNFLfantasy footballMarc BulgerFantasy Football Update: Bulger Benched! St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, who has been playing with two broken ribs, will be replaced by backup Gus Frerotte for Sunday's home game against Arizona. This is good for fantasy football: Freotte makes a decent bye-week replacement option for people faced with the daunting thought of picking up Griese, Gerrard, Dilfer, or any other 'ick' choicehttp://www.statleader.com/2007/10/fantasy-football-update-bulger-benched.phpMister 2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7838398.post-5931696931701594554Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:19:00 +00002007-09-26T11:22:36.142-07:00NFLAtlanta FalconsMichael VickThe AP reports that a federal judge placed tighter restrictions on Michael Vick on Wednesday after he tested positive for marijuana. Because of the result, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson placed special conditions on Vick's release, including restricting him to his home between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and ordering him to submit to random drug testing. The urine sample was submitted Sept. 13, http://www.statleader.com/2007/09/vick-tests-positive-for-marijuana.phpMister 2