News Topic - NFL

Campbell: 'I cried' but I accept Army's orders
Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wouldn't be able to play for the Detroit Lions this season."Oh yeah, I cried, because I wanted a shot," Campbell, a seventh-round draft pick of the Lions, told The Oakland Press of Pontiac for a story published Thursday.The West Point graduate initially was told by the Army he could enter the NFL draft this year.
Fox Sports  –  Jul 24, 2008 6:41 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Sports: Football

Soldiers respond when duty calls -- no exceptions
The Army said Caleb Campbell could pursue an NFL career. Then the Army changed the rules. You know what? That's what the Army does -- especially in a time of war. Campbell has responded by being stoic and strong; the critics and armchair generals should take a lesson, Mike Freeman says.
CBS Sportsline  –  Jul 24, 2008 6:01 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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Former Rochesterian Branden Albert signs with Kansas City Chiefs
The offensive tackle was chosen with the 15th pick in April's NFL draft.
Democrat & Chronicle  –  Jul 24, 2008 5:41 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: New York: Rochester

Vikings Players Brush Off Talk About Favre
Vikings Coach Won't Comment On NFL Probe
WEAU.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 5:01 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Wisconsin: La Crosse-Eau Claire

Lions’ draft pick will head off to war, after all
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL.“He was issued a helmet, ready to go,” coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday.Now, Campbell is closer to joinin...
The Register-Guard  –  Jul 24, 2008 4:58 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Oregon: Eugene

Bears Star Skips Training Camp To 'Make A Statement'
Devin Hester, who electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.Get the latest Chicago-area news when and where you want it! Go to www.NBC5.com for more headlines.
NBC5.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 3:18 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Illinois: Chicago

Brown: A fan's guide to NFL training camp
You're packed, you're stoked and you're headed out. But what can you expect to see, and what should you be looking for, at NFL training camp? Sporting News has the answers.
SportingNews.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 3:07 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Sports: Football

NFL coach rankings: Belichick, Dungy rise to top
Scouts' position rankings: <a href=http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=4...
SportingNews.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 3:07 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Sports: Football

Attending Lucas Oil Stadium grand opening? Leave the Colts jersey, bring the cash
INDIANAPOLIS — Anyone planning to attend the grand opening celebration for the new Lucas Oil Stadium should leave their Colts jersey. The invitation says cocktail attire is suggested.Tickets for the Aug. 14 dinner event cost $250.Former NFL and Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which will include music by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills & Nash.
CourierPress.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 3:06 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Indiana: Evansville

Curran: Not ready for football season? Too bad!
Tom Curran's summer was short-lived ... just the way he likes it. Our NFL expert sets out on a training camp tour that spans the country in the hope of answering key questions before the season begins.
NBCSports.com  –  Jul 24, 2008 2:19 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
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