Archive for July, 2007

American football: Influential NFL coach Walsh dies (The New Zealand Herald)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

American football: Influential NFL coach Walsh dies (The New Zealand Herald) SAN FRANCISCO - Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh, who led the National Football League (NFL) franchise to three Super Bowl victories in the 1980s, died on Tuesday, the team announced.
Kiwanis, ex-NFL man bring football to kids (San Bernardino Sun) RIALTO […]

Vermont State Police mark 60 years

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Vermont State Police mark 60 yearsBurlington Free Press - A pair of retired dispatchers are combing through state-police memorabilia to create exhibits for the stations. There was a dinner cruise last week on Lake Champlain. And former troopers are reflecting on their history, while agency leaders say they

Legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh dead at 75 (Newsday)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Legendary NFL coach Bill Walsh dead at 75 (Newsday) His ideas once were considered too gimmicky and too risky, especially in a league where smashmouth football was the norm. But Bill Walsh’s West Coast offense created a dynasty with his 49ers of the 1980’s and eventually spread in some form to nearly every NFL team. […]

Tim Couch Returns To Football (News Channel 5 Cleveland)

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Tim Couch Returns To Football (News Channel 5 Cleveland) Former Browns quarterback Tim Couch will be throwing the football in the NFL again this season.
NFL’s 4th-leading rusher Martin retires (The Biloxi Sun Herald) Curtis Martin’s playing career was marked by class, toughness and overall excellence, an impressive combination that the newly retired running back […]

Tim Couch Returns To Football (News Channel 5 Cleveland)

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Tim Couch Returns To Football (News Channel 5 Cleveland) Former Browns quarterback Tim Couch will be throwing the football in the NFL again this season.

Periwinkle opens in La Piazza

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Periwinkle opens in La PiazzaHalf Moon Bay Review - In a soothing blue room with antique display cases, open ceilings and the sound of a fountain in the background, another pair of young, ambitious partners are making a run at retail success in downtown Half Moon Bay. Periwinkle, in the La Piazza
Summer […]

Eagles to test Rocca’s leg in new game, American football (Pocono Record)

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Eagles to test Rocca’s leg in new game, American football (Pocono Record) BETHLEHEM 11,200 miles. That’s roughly the distance between Melbourne, Australia and Lehigh University. Sav Rocca isn’t your average NFL punter. The 32-year-old retired from the Australian Football League in 2006 after 15 seasons.
Taste of NFL to raise funds […]

The long goodbye

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

The long goodbyeSt. Petersburg Times - The large format and handsome design of the book serve well the photos and other memorabilia, from Diana’s school report cards to some of the notes left by her millions of mourners. A portion of the proceeds from Diana: The Portrait will benefit the
Hunter, Parker married […]

Kuceyeski energized by NFL camp (The Alliance Review)

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Kuceyeski energized by NFL camp (The Alliance Review) Ron Kuceyeski experienced a coaching high at the NFL Youth Football Summit this week. “It was an energizer for me,” said Kuceyeski Friday morning. “It has helped get me ready for the (2007) season.”
Football Outsiders: Ranking the DBs (Fox Sports) Champ Bailey shuts things down in […]

City to sponsor NFL punt, pass and kick event (The Victoria Advocate)

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

City to sponsor NFL punt, pass and kick event (The Victoria Advocate) A test of football skills will take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Riverside Stadium, as the Victoria Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition. The challenge is open to boys and girls in Victoria […]