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| Brooks limited in practice; still expected to start |
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12/11/2002 |
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| Metairie, LA (BettingExpress) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks was limited in practice on Wednesday because of an injured shoulder, but is expected to start Sunday's game against Minnesota. "He didn't throw any balls today," said Saints head coach Jim Haslett. "He took all the running reps, but didn't throw. Jake [Delhomme] took all the passing reps and some of the running game." Brooks, who is officially listed as questionable, was injured two Sundays ago in a 23-20 victory over Tampa Bay. He start |
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| Saints Team Report: Back in the race |
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12/06/2002 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The New Orleans Saints, who will visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, are coming off an impressive 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- a triumph that gave New Orleans the season sweep over its NFC South rival. Aaron Brooks completed nine passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with an arm injury in the fourth quarter, while a banged-up Deuce McAllister tallied 99 rushing yards and a score. "We beat Tampa Bay twice and Atlanta beat us twice, and hopefully Tampa Bay be |
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| Vikings Team Report: Playing for pride |
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12/06/2002 |
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| d a musical chairs rotation, but that doesn't matter because we've got guys that can play and they've got to get the job done," said right tackle Chris Liwienski. Minnesota must have All-Pro WR Randy Moss playing at a high level to draw the defense and force the Packers to double team him. Moss, who has recorded at least 85 yards receiving in four consecutive games, could have a long day in the freezing cold of Green Bay, though. COMING UP: The Vikings remain on the road next week against the New Orleans Saints. |
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| NFL denies Baltimore WR Hunter's appeal |
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12/06/2002 |
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| more Ravens wide receiver Javin Hunter on Friday. Hunter was suspended for the final four games of the regular season for the use of ephedrine, a violation of the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. The 22-year-old Hunter, a rookie, has caught five passes for 35 yards this season. He is eligible to return to the Ravens' roster December 30th and could participate in the playoffs if Baltimore makes it to the postseason. The Ravens are 6-6 this season and host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. |
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| Baltimore WR Hunter suspended |
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12/05/2002 |
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| New York, NY (BettingExpress) - Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Javin Hunter has been suspended for the last four regular season games due to a violation of the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. The 22-year-old Hunter, a rookie, has caught five passes for 35 yards this season. He is eligible to return to the Ravens' roster December 30th and could participate in the playoffs if Baltimore makes it to the postseason. The Ravens are 6-6 this season and host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. |
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| Saints' Brooks questionable for Sunday |
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12/04/2002 |
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| Metairie, LA (BettingExpress) - New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks did not throw during practice on Wednesday because of his injured right arm and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore. Brooks was hurt during last week's 23-20 victory over Tampa Bay. He bruised his biceps on the last play of the first half, then played most of the second half before sitting out the last offensive series. "He didn't do a lot," Saints head coach Jim Haslett said after Wednesday's practice. "He's go |
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| Browns Team Report: Bayou revival |
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11/27/2002 |
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| (BettingExpress) - The Cleveland Browns clawed their way back into the AFC playoff race with a 24-15 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. Rookie running back William Green rushed for a career-high 114 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries, while starting signal-caller Tim Couch completed 12- of-21 passes for 182 yards and a score to lift the Browns into second place in the AFC North, one-half game behind Pittsburgh. Head coach Butch Davis was glad to get the victory, but more importantly, he was impress |
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| While White sits, Green carries load for Browns |
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11/24/2002 |
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| New Orleans, LA (BettingExpress) - Cleveland Browns running back Jamel White was inactive for Sunday's showdown with the New Orleans Saints because of a separated right shoulder, but rookie William Green stepped in an led the Browns to a 24-15 win over the Saints. Green, starting in White's place for the second straight game, rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. The Boston College product ran 25 times for 96 yards against Cincinnati last week and has 371 yards on 124 carries in his first NFL seaso |
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| Browns' White inactive, Green to carry load |
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11/24/2002 |
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| New Orleans, LA (BettingExpress) - Cleveland Browns running back Jamel White is inactive for Sunday's showdown versus the New Orleans Saints with a separated right shoulder. Rookie running back William Green will start in his place for the second straight game. The 5-foot-9, 208-pound White suffered the injury in the Browns' 23-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 3. White has gained 409 yards with two touchdowns on the ground this season and has also added 278 yards on 46 receptions. Green, a Boston C |
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| Late change: Saints' McAllister will not start |
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11/24/2002 |
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| New Orleans, LA (BettingExpress) - New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland, but will not start as he continues to nurse a sprained ankle. McAllister was injured during last week's game against Atlanta. The first-year starter, who was listed as questionable, was declared fit to play in pre-game warmups. However, James Fenderson is expected to start at halfback. McAllister leads the NFC with 950 rushing yards and is second in the conference with nine rushing t |
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