Yardbarker: Ron Dayne

Monday 11/23 Quickie: Weis, Week 11, MLS PKs, Kobe Shot, BCS, More

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:38:00 -0500

Mondays are normally loaded in my SN column -- today feels even more loaded than usual. Let me walk you through with the usual "DVD extra" commentary:*Forget "Fire Charlie Weis." Who ISN'T saying that? My point is: Fire him TODAY. Waiting a week layers on the humiliation -- and not just for Weis.*Just when you think an NFL week seems fairly staid on paper, things go crazy: What was more absurd -- the Chiefs beating the Steelers? The way the Raiders beat the Bengals? Th...

The Heisman by the numbers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:53:25 -0500

The Heisman is a quarterback’s trophy right? Eight of the last ten winners have been quarterbacks. The only exceptions since 1999 being USC running back Reggie Bush in 2005 and Wisconsin’s Ron Dayne in 1999. The Heisman website says: The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of [...]

NY Giants Football: Ranting & Raving: Part Three

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:33:08 -0500

Take three...Rant & Rave is back. Rant: Game on TV I must admit...after being a season ticket holder for the past 25 years, I thought I would miss watching the games from seat in Section 133...but surprisingly, watching the game on TV from home has it's perks! Like...no lines at the bathroom, concessions that don't cost be $26 bucks for a beer, and I can take a nap when my squad rolls up on a team 44-7. Rave: Nicks Hello Hakeem Nicks. When is the last time the Giants had...

It's Too Bad That SEC Offenses Aren't Fancy Like the One That Featured Ron Dayne

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:45:00 -0500

If you want to see a great instance of shifting rationales, check out HeismanPundit's latest effort at defending the useless award about which he bases his existence. HP's initial argument was that SEC teams haven't thrown the ball enough over the past 30 years to win a Heisman Trophy. After a critical review from the Senator, the rationale has now shifted:The point isn’t so much that the offenses need to be cutting edge, but if you are going to produce Heismans in a quarterback-d...

Eddie George Getting His Own BTN Show

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:04:07 -0500

All league specific channels have been looking to beef up their content as of late, and the latest do so is the Big Ten Network. The BTN is adding a town hallish show to their lineup, and the show will be hosted by former Big Ten running back, Eddie George. Via BTN PR.... In each episode of the eight-week series, George, the Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL running back, hosts three Big Ten personalities in an open forum taped in front of a live studio audience at Northwestern University...

2009 NFL Draft Prospects: Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, Ohio St.

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:09:26 -0500

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Running Backs Line Up For Bears Vacancy

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:45:02 -0500

On Monday I wrote that the Bears should stick with there current roster of running backs after releasing Cedric Benson.

Ron Dayne: Future Titan?

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:11:03 -0500

According to the Tennessean, former Houston Texan RB Ron Dayne will be in town today to take a physical.

Just throwing something out there about a solution for our backfield....

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:38:34 -0500

According to PFT.COM, Ron Dayne will not return to the Texans.....Could he be converted to fullback? Dayne has blocking and running skills. What do you think? Not a rumor just conversation.

Fantasy Football Sleeper and Waiver Wire Watch Week 12

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 04:09:12 -0500

Hey it's a list of players that could provide your fantasy football team with some immediate help or depth on your bench. Go check it out.

The Day of the RB

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:26:08 -0500

Can you believe the numbers posted by Rbs yeterday? Here is a recap of the top rushing performances. Has there ever been a ruching day like this?

Wednesday: Week 4 Waiver Wire Pick-Ups

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:11:32 -0500

Another one of FIO's weekly fantasy football columns, co-founder & NFL head Adam Allen clues you in on some possible fantasy free agents to lookout for in Week 4, including the Rookie Radar and some long stretches that could pan out. Check this article each and every week on Wednesdays.