By Breanna Jacobs Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer may finally have his wish for a trade granted. Palmer, who said he would retire if the Bengals did not trade him, is, “on the verge,” of being traded to the Oakland Raiders. According to sources, the Bengals would acquire two first-round draft picks for Palmer; a first-round pick in 2012 and a conditional … [Read more...] about Raiders to Acquire Palmer in Trade
Archives for October 2011
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 18
October 18, 2003 Purdue at Wisconsin The 14th ranked, 6-1 Wisconsin Badgers of coach Barry Alvarez, fresh off their upset of Ohio State, welcomed the 13th ranked, 5-1 Purdue Boilermakers of coach Joe Tiller. Purdue's QB Kyle Orton starred as Purdue escaped Camp Randall with a 26-23 victory when PK Ben Jones hit a field goal with just 0:03 left in the game to claim The … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 18
Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6
By Paul Casey Gotham Same as it ever was Cue the hyperbole because it seems like death and taxes need to make room for the Green Bay Packers. We all end up horizontal...or in an urn (insert the Keith Richards humor at this point); we pay too much money to the government, and the Pack keeps on winning. Sunday's game against the winless St. Louis Rams had all the … [Read more...] about Talking Heads, Chinchillas, kittens and the NFL Week 6
Pickin’ Splinters Poll – Week 7
Three teams within 6 points, and all received first place votes. LSU, Alabama, and Oklahoma were all very impressive, and the fighting Kellen Moore's continue to dismantle opposing defenses. Oklahoma State is benefiting from Calvin Johnson like domination from Justin Blackmon. South Carolina is hanging in there, but if the Lattimore injury is as bad as feared, they figure to be … [Read more...] about Pickin’ Splinters Poll – Week 7
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 17
October 17, 1981 Iowa at Michigan As the 1981 season opened, it appeared this game would be a Belt match-up but with preseason No. 1 Michigan as defending champion. An opening day loss to Wisconsin changed that. Now 5th ranked at 4-1, the Michigan Wolverines of coach Bo Schembechler hosted the 12th ranked, 4-1 Iowa Hawkeyes of coach Hayden Fry who were defending The … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 17