Ledger-Enquirer.com: AP Football http:///298/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Ledger-Enquirer.com en-us Copyright 2008 Ledger-Enquirer.com AP Football 60 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:43 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Ledger-Enquirer.com Pacman hopeful of returning soon to Cowboys http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514430.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514430.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00 EST Suspended Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has completed the inpatient portion of his NFL-ordered alcohol treatment and has returned to Texas, where he is hopeful of soon being able to rejoin the team. Niners OT Jennings goes on IR again http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514280.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514280.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:45 EST The San Francisco 49ers placed right tackle Jonas Jennings on injured reserve Tuesday for the third time in his four seasons with the club. Browns get kick out of win in Buffalo http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514153.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514153.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:45 EST Inches from infamy, the only thing that stopped the Cleveland Browns from making unwanted history was another miss off the foot of a Buffalo kicker. Holmgren 'calm' amid last, losing days http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514103.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514103.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:10 EST RENTON, Wash. - For the first time in 17 years as an NFL head coach, Mike Holmgren doesn't have an answer. Ward not worrying about possible Bengals revenge http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514062.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514062.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:45 EST If the Cincinnati Bengals are seeking retribution for his hit that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw last month, Hines Ward said they know where to find him Thursday night. QB Edwards' latest meltdown has Bills reeling http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514058.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/514058.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:40 EST It wasn't that long ago when Trent Edwards was reminding anyone who cared to listen about not getting too carried away with the Buffalo Bills' hot start because there was still a lot left to the season. Former NFL official Jack Reader dies http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513808.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513808.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:35 EST Jack Reader, who spent nearly 50 years in NFL officiating and worked two Super Bowls, has died. He was 82. Bills CB Greer hurts knee against Browns http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513223.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513223.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:59 EST Bills cornerback Jabari Greer hurt his knee in the second quarter of Buffalo's game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. Seahawks lost in new world of also-rans http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513165.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513165.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:04 EST The Seattle Seahawks knew this season was going to be unique. They didn't know that for most of them, it would be unprecedented. Bills S Donte Whitner returns after missing 1 game http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513099.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513099.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:24 EST Donte Whitner returned to the lineup for Buffalo's game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday night, a little more than two weeks after the Bills' top defensive back separated his right shoulder. Rams OT Pace out 2-4 weeks, Jackson also ruled out http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513088.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513088.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:54 EST After an inspiring start under new coach Jim Haslett, the St. Louis Rams are back to rock bottom. They're running out of bodies, too. LT can feel season slipping away http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513087.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513087.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:49 EST The underachieving San Diego Chargers had a long, quiet plane ride home from Pittsburgh, the scene of their latest debacle. John Lynch retires after 15 years in NFL http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513080.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513080.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:44 EST No more bone-jarring tackles for John Lynch. First-place Jets begin preparing for 10-0 Titans http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513075.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513075.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:39 EST The New York Jets had a few days off to celebrate their big win at New England and get away from football for a little while. Broncos stay afloat thanks to reinforcements http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513076.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513076.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:39 EST Some deft draft-day decisions are helping the Denver Broncos win games even as they keep losing players. Hasselbeck apologized to Cardinals http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513070.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513070.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:24 EST Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is apologizing to the Arizona Cardinals for saying they should be fined for hard hits against him Sunday. KC's special teams sinking in pool of injuries http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513063.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513063.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:14 EST Chiefs special teams coach Mike Priefer can't help himself when making comparisons between coaching in the NFL and commanding military aircraft. Jags search for motivation amid slim playoff hopes http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513056.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513056.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:09 EST The Jacksonville Jaguars are accustomed to being out of the AFC South race, just not this early. Romo back, so are Cowboys http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513053.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513053.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:04 EST It certainly was premature to write the Dallas Cowboys out of the playoff picture after they fell to 5-4. So it's probably premature to write them back in now that they've reached 6-4, although in a very competitive NFC, they likely have a good shot. BCS, ESPN reach deal to air games from 2011-14 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512913.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512913.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:05 EST Bowl Championship Series games will move to ESPN starting in January 2011. Pacman's status still in limbo http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513049.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513049.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:54 EST Suspended Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones must keep waiting to find out whether he can resume his NFL career. Long, tough drive shows Cowboys' staying power http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513046.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513046.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:49 EST For one season-salvaging drive, the Dallas Cowboys looked like the kind of team everyone expected. 3 Vikings defensive linemen facing suspensions http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513048.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513048.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:49 EST As three Minnesota defensive linemen travel to New York this week to meet with the NFL, they could be bringing the Vikings' playoff fate with them. Offense-minded defense puts up points for Pack http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513011.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/513011.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:29 EST If a good offense truly is the best defense, the Green Bay Packers just might be on to something this year. They play defense as if they're on offense. These Bengals are fit to be tied http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512982.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512982.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:59 EST Thirty-eight seasons went by since the Cincinnati Bengals' last tie, showing it takes something special to go through an entire game without someone coming out ahead. Mean James Harrison known for sacks http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512962.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512962.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:39 EST When Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene attends Steelers training camp as a special assistant, some defensive players jokingly tell him he wouldn't be the meanest player on the team today. Cards could clinch division with 5 weeks to spare http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512951.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512951.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:29 EST Pro football in the desert is a laughingstock no more. The joke is on the rest of the NFC West. Marinelli keeps focus despite Lions' 0-10 record http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512918.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512918.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:09 EST Rod Marinelli isn't a big believer in one of Albert Einstein's best-known axioms. McNabb, others clueless about ties http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512914.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512914.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:59 EST Tie? What tie? Trepidation follows Panthers despite 8-2 record http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512848.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/298/story/512848.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:54 EST The Carolina Panthers have won four straight games, have the third-best record in the NFL and have already surpassed last year's win total.