Choke Wednesday: Utah
It's been a while since we ran a Choke Wednesday post, but after watching the Spurs gag away the NBA Finals last night it felt like we were due for one. Since we're the only website on the planet that hasn't run with this Miss Utah thing yet we're giving you two epic Utah collapses and letting you pick the worst of the worst.
Contestant Number One: The 2006 "...
Cougar Kickoff Countdown: 79 Days untill BYU at Virginia
79-yard playsJames Dye punt return at Utah State, 1996Tony Crutchfield kickoff return at Air Force, 1988John Beck pass to Todd Watkins at Boise State, 2004 79 yards rushingLuke Staley vs. Virginia, 1999Peter Tuipulotu vs. Hawaii, 1991 79 yards receiving (game or season)Jonny Harline vs. TCU, 2005Clay Brown vs. New Mexico, 1980Brian McDonald, 2000Garbriel Reid, 200179 rushes Charlie...
New BYU coaches have a lot to prove in 2013
As spring football practices opened for the Brigham Young Cougars, it wasn't just the players competing to fill the holes left by graduating seniors looking to prove themselves. The five new offensive coaches have the burden of proving they deserve their new jobs just as the new starters will this fall.Offensive coordinator Robert Anae is back at BYU after leaving in 2010. Discontent...
Redskins-Panthers Open Thread
Remember John Beck!
Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
Line: Redskins -3.5
Prediction: Redskins, 29-28
Brigham Young Cougars in the NFL, Week 5: Beck out, Kehl in
In the NFL's fifth week, four former Brigham Young Cougars started for their respective teams, while one didn't get to see the field and another's team had a bye week. One thing that is impressive is that the former Cougars' teams have a combined record 17-11, and many are in playoff contention. As the season is almost a third of the way done, a few of these teams...
Texans Waive QB John Beck
The Texans have waived quarterback John Beck to make room for safety Troy Nolan, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Nolan replaces Quintin Demps, who underwent surgery Monday to repair a broken left forearm. His injury isnt serious enough to be placed on injured reserve. Source: The Redzone Attached Thumbnails
Houston Texans re-sign S Troy Nolan, cut QB John Beck
It has been a crazy first month of the season for safety Troy Nolan. A former seventh-round draft pick by the Houston Texans in 2009, Nolan was cut by the team at the end of training camp and was promptly picked up by the Miami Dolphins. Nolan actually played against the Texans in week one, but was cut by the Dolphins following their third regular season game against the New York...
Texans cut QB Beck, sign S Nolan
The Houston Texans have cut third-string quarterback John Beck and re-signed safety Troy Nolan.
The 31-year-old Beck signed with Houston in May after he was cut by Washington. He beat out undrafted free agent Case Keenum for the No. 3 spot behind Matt Schaub and T.J. Yates.
The Texans (4-0) turned to Nolan after Quintin Demps fractured his left forearm in Sunday's win over...
Texans cut QB Beck, sign S Nolan
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans have cut third-string quarterback John Beck and re-signed safety Troy Nolan.
The 31-year-old Beck signed with Houston in May after he was cut by Washington. He beat out undrafted free agent Case Keenum for the No. 3 spot behind Matt Schaub and T.J. Yates.
The Texans (4-0) turned to Nolan after Quintin Demps fractured his left forearm in Sunday&...
Texans Waive John Beck
The Houston Texans have waived third string quarterback John Beck to clear room for the recent addition of safety Troy Nolan. Beck who won a spot on the roster with his good play during the 2012 preseason and was an asset with his knowledge of the offense.
The move comes as a bit of surprise especially with the quarterback situation from last season and the injuries that happened...
Britt out vs. Texans due to ankle
Tennessee receiver Kenny Britt is inactive for Sunday's game in Houston with an injured left ankle.
Britt was hopeful he would be ready to play, but he sat out practice all week. Britt caught six passes for 55 yards before hurting his ankle in the fourth quarter against Detroit last week.
Linebacker Colin McCarthy (right ankle), quarterback Rusty Smith, running back Jamie Harper...
WR Britt out for Titans
Tennessee receiver Kenny Britt is inactive for Sunday's game in Houston with an injured left ankle.
Britt was hopeful he would be ready to play, but he sat out practice all week. Britt caught six passes for 55 yards before hurting his ankle in the fourth quarter against Detroit last week.
Linebacker Colin McCarthy (right ankle), quarterback Rusty Smith, running back Jamie Harper...
Buccaneers preparing for arrival of RGIII
TAMPA Its been ages since the Washington, D.C. area has had a quarterback hero to place on a lofty pedestal in the land of marble monuments like Norm Snead, Sonny Jurgensen, Joe Theismann, Doug Williams or Mark Rypien.
So the town that hails the Redskins with a passion has been understandably thrilled with the arrival of the first genuine star quarterback in some 20 years.
Hes...
RB Miller among inactive Dolphins for Sunday
HOUSTON (AP) -- Wide receiver DeVier Posey, cornerbacks Brandon Harris and Roc Carmichael and quarterback John Beck are among the inactive players for the Houston Texans in Sunday's opener against Miami.
Posey is the Texans' third-round draft pick out of Ohio State. Beck won the No. 3 spot on the depth chart in training camp, ahead of undrafted rookie Case Keenum.
Outside...
WR Posey, QB Beck inactive for Texans
Wide receiver DeVier Posey, cornerbacks Brandon Harris and Roc Carmichael and quarterback John Beck are among the inactive players for the Houston Texans in Sunday's opener against Miami.
Posey is the Texans' third-round draft pick out of Ohio State. Beck won the No. 3 spot on the depth chart in training camp, ahead of undrafted rookie Case Keenum.
Outside linebacker Bryan...
KSK 2012 NFL Prekkake: Washington Redskins
The Redskins went into last season envisioning John Beck as a starting quarterback. It’s true. An NFL team actually did this of their own volition. Shockingly enough, it didn’t quite work out. The Sex Cannon was allowed to unleash the dragon. While this led to many a pregnant Virginian, it didn’t make for many wins. Forever the Offseason Champs, the ‘Skins mortgaged their...
Texans QB John Beck Makes Team, QB Casey Keenum Is Released
Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle reports that according to a person familiar with his status, quarterback John Beck has made the Texans 53-man roster. The quarterback played his way onto the squad and beat out undrafted rookie Case Keenum, who was released. Keenum could go on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Just a year ago, Beck was competing for a starting job...
The Rundown: Texans vs. Vikings
Here are a few notes from tonights game against the Minnesota Vikings:
- D.J. Bryant has stated a case to make the Texans as a practice squad player. He was active in pass rush and in run game defense. He has shown flashes of his pass rush capability throughout the season.
- DeVier Posey was better late than never with his first catch of his NFL career. He caught the ball, took...
Texans Players to Watch: Texans vs. Vikings
The window is closing on the preseason and plenty of NFL careers by Friday when the Houston Texans roster must be trimmed to 53. With 75 on the current roster, decisions are to me made that will impact the franchise and futures of NFL players after the final whistle on Thursday.
The Minnesota Vikings are coming to town for the final assessment to be made on bubble and practice...
Houston Texans Final 53 Man Roster Prediction
Thursday will be the Houston Texans’ final preseason contest, which will primarily feature reserve players as the first-teamers rest and prepare for the regular season opener. Looming just past Thursday’s game is Friday’s cuts when the Texans will release the remaining lot of players to get under the 53-man roster requirement. The Texans are currently at 75 players on...
Case Keenum Vying For Texans Final QB Spot
Gary Kubiak said Tuesday that only John Beck and rookie Case Keenum will see action at quarterback in the Texans final preseason game against Minnesota on Thursday night as he tries to decide whom to keep as the third QB behind Matt Schaub and T. J. Yates.
Beck will start and play the first half. Keenum will play the third and fourth quarters. The Texans have to cut their roster...
Things to keep in mind tonight as Washington Redskins preseason begins
The long-awaited day has finally come. Today at 7 pm the burgundy and gold will take the field for the first time since January. Even though it is only a preseason game, it is the first chance the Washington Redskins have to begin to answer the questions that we have all been wondering for months.
With that said, this game should be looked at with some perspective. Today will not...
SOTT talks to John Beck
After Wednesday’s practice we had a chance to talk to quarterback John Beck, and it was a great experience to sit and pick the mind of this 6 year pro.
Beck let us into his transition from Washington to Houston and how much he has to work to get Kubiak’s offense, also he said how great it was to be in a situation building off from last season, and he also let us know how important...
Houston Texans Training Camp Position Battles: Quarterback
In the first of a series of articles that will analyze the position battles heading into training camp for the Houston Texans, Texans 101 will look at the quarterback position. This is a logical place to start because of the importance of solid quarterback play, but most position battles are for starting jobs. There is no competition for the starting quarterback job, it will be...
Excitement Brewing: Texans OTAs
Here are some final notes on the Texans last OTA of 2012.
- Gary Kubiak was impressed with Case Keenum today. He called him “automatic” in the 2 minute drill session in practice.
- John Beck and Keenum will take all of the snaps when mini-camp starts, while he rests all of the veterans during that time. The veterans will be with strength and conditioning Coach Cedric Smith...
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