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Merlin Olsen, Football Star, Commentator and Actor, Dies at 69 - New York Times

2010-03-11
Washington PostMerlin Olsen, Football Star, Commentator and Actor, Dies at 69New York TimesJones joined with Lamar Lundy, the right end, in rolling up the sacks while Roosevelt Grier, the former Giants star, was a formidable presence at right ...Football and TV star Merlin Olsen dies, age 69Washington Postall 987 news articles »

Tiger-Cats Finalize 2010 Coaching Staff - OurSports Central (press release)

2010-03-11
Tiger-Cats Finalize 2010 Coaching StaffOurSports Central (press release)... as Defensive Line Coach following a season where he helped two rookie defensive ends, Khari Long and Justin Hickman, combine for 17 quarterback sacks. ...and more »

David Brown hired as S&T football head coach - The Rolla Daily News

2010-03-09
The Rolla Daily NewsDavid Brown hired as S&T football head coachThe Rolla Daily NewsBoth teams led the nation in quarterback sacks, with the 2005 squad recording a school-record 67. The 2004 squad led the nation in rushing defense by ...and more »

Don't panic Cardinals fans! - Fanster.com (blog)

2010-03-09
Don't panic Cardinals fans!Fanster.com (blog)Rhodes is a more affordable option at safety, and during his career, has produced more quarterback sacks, more interceptions, more forced fumbles, ...and more »

2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 - Xtra Point Football

2010-03-11
Globe and Mail2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0Xtra Point Football(Keep in mind that despite all the hype surrounding Pierre-Paul as a pass rusher, he managed just 6.5 sacks in 2009.) A year removed from their 13-3 season, ...2010 NFL Draft Coverage – Defensive Tackle PreviewCappersPicks.com (blog)The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1Yahoo! Sports (blog)Mock drafting: It's not my bag, babyMLive.com (blog)Bleacher Report -RealGM.com -St. Louis Post-Dispatchall 184 news articles »

2011 Intro: Nick Miles - SuperPrep.com (subscription)

2010-03-11
SuperPrep.com (subscription)2011 Intro: Nick MilesSuperPrep.com (subscription)Last season as Eastern Alamance reached the NCHSAA 3A title game, Miles had a breakout campaign, recording 85 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, ...and more »

Florida State Spring Football Position Preview: Defensive End - Tomahawk Nation (blog)

2010-03-11
Tomahawk Nation (blog)Florida State Spring Football Position Preview: Defensive EndTomahawk Nation (blog)FSU registered a sack on only 3.96% of pass plays it faced in conference! The 'Noles were the only team that didn't sack the quarterback at least once out ...

Quick thoughts from Tolzien, Clay and Watt - University of Wisconsin Badgers (blog)

2010-03-11
Quick thoughts from Tolzien, Clay and WattUniversity of Wisconsin Badgers (blog)(O'Brien) Schofield had most of the sacks for our defensive line so I want to step up my game in that area. Also, obviously I want to continue to get better ...

UM, MSU go after super soph James Ross Jr. early - The Detroit News

2010-03-11
UM, MSU go after super soph James Ross Jr. earlyThe Detroit NewsThe 6-foot, 210-pounder had 103 tackles, five sacks, five forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and an interception while keying the defense for a team ...and more »

Mac's Football Blog: Broncos Release LB Andra Davis

2010-03-11
The former Florida Gator posted 90 tackles and 3.5 quarterback sacks for the Broncos. 14 of his tackles were for a loss. A fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2002, Davis (6-1, 250) has 731 tackles, 12 quarterback sacks, ...

Mac's Football Blog: Broncos Re-Sign DL Le Kevin Smith

2010-03-11
Smith appeared in 13 games for the Broncos, making two starts. He was credited with 10 tackles and a quarterback sack. In 44 career games, the 6-3, 308-pound Smith has 28 tackles and the one quarterback sack. ...

Mac's Football Blog: Jets Sign S Brodney Pool

2010-03-11
Pool, a 2005 second-round pick by the Cleveland Browns out of Oklahoma, started 49 of 71 games over the last five seasons, totaling 275 tackles, 4 quarterback sacks, 11 interceptions, and 34 pass break-ups. ...

Mac's Football Blog: Raiders Release DT Gerard Warren

2010-03-11
The third overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft out of Florida, Warren has started 127 of 136 career games, totaling 295 tackles and 32 quarterback sacks. Warren spent four seasons in Cleveland before he was traded to the Denver Broncos ...

Pro-football-reference.com blog » Blog Archive » Random thoughts ...

2010-03-11
A quarterback who throws two passes away rather than taking a sack will have a lower completion percentage, but has saved his team's chances at points. A 18 for 30 game (60%) becomes a 18 for 32 game (56.25%) with two sacks avoided-type ...

Mac's Football Blog: Redskins Sign FA DT Maake Kemoeatu

2010-03-10
Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Utah by the Baltimore Ravens in 2002, Kemoeatu has started 61 of 107 career games over his 8-year career, totaling 208 tackles and 4 quarterback sacks. Kemoeatu, 31, missed the entire 2009 season ...

2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

2010-03-11
The college football season is over; withdrawals, depression, misery. Before you slip into an apathetic stupor for eight months, remember that the NFL Draft is just around the corner! From now until April's NFL Draft, I will be profiling some of the more interesting prospects. .... This year's Senior Bowl MVP, Graham, who recorded 10 sacks in each of the last two seasons, provides a jolt to a New England defense that struggled to sack the quarterback in 2009. ...

Mac's Football Blog: Broncos Sign NT Jamal Williams

2010-03-09
Williams started 122 of his 148 games over the last 12 seasons, with the run-stuffing nose tackle posting 13 quarterback sacks and earning three trips to the Pro Bowl (2005-07). Williams' defensive line coach for those Pro Bowl seasons ...

Kampman Visits the Jaguars

2010-03-06
Kampman, 30, posted 50.5 quarterback sacks between 2002-08, earning Pro Bowl honors after the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Between 2006 and 2008, the 6-4, 260-pound former fifth-round pick out of Iowa had 37 quarterback sacks. ...