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| Rams coach Linehan downplays confrontation with Holt |
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12/21/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -St. Louis Rams coach Scott Linehan had job security for next season before Thursday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A third season might not be such a certainty, though, after wide receiver Torry Holt uncharacteristically gave Linehan a piece of his mind near the end of the game. Holt, the team's lone Pro Bowl representative, is a team leader who usually emphasizes the sunny side, but not this time. He was caught by TV cameras yelling at Linehan after Ike Taylor's 51-yard intercepti |
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| Rams retire Faulk's No. 28 jersey |
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12/20/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Marshall Faulk, a major component of an electric St. Louis Rams offense dubbed the Greatest Show on Turf, had his No. 28 jersey retired at halftime of Thursday night's home finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bob Costas, the master of ceremonies, called Faulk ``one of the league's greatest running backs of all time.'' A banner with a replica of Faulk's jersey was lowered between NFC championship banners for the 1999 and 2001 seasons that he helped bring to the city. The Rams won their on |
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| Steelers running back Parker breaks leg |
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12/20/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher, broke a bone in his lower right leg in the first quarter Thursday night against St. Louis. Parker, who entered the game with 1,317 yards and consecutive 100-yard games, had one carry for a 1-yard loss before leaving the game. It wasn't clear how Parker was injured. Najeh Davenport, who entered the game with 349 yards and a 4.9-yard average, replaced Parker in the lineup. Davenport had a season-best 65 yards on 12 car |
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| Steelers RB Parker leaves early in Rams game |
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12/20/2007 |
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| St. Louis, MO (Best E Casino) - The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Pro Bowl running back Willie Parker to an apparent right leg injury early in their game against the St. Louis Rams on Thursday night. Parker appeared to suffer the injury blocking in the backfield on Pittsburgh's first play from scrimmage, an 83-yard completion from Ben Roethlisberger to Santonio Holmes that set up the first Steelers score. The fourth-year back stayed on for one more play, this one a carry that went for a loss of one yard. He left the |
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| Bruce passes Lofton for third on yardage list; Bulger No. 4 on Rams TD pass chart |
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12/20/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce passed James Lofton for third place on the career yards receiving list in the second quarter of Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bruce was 1 yard behind Lofton after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass from Marc Bulger earlier in the quarter to put the Rams ahead 14-10. He passed him on an 8-yard reception to the St. Louis 26 with 9:27 to go in the half and St. Louis trailing 17-14. Bruce knew he had a milestone, lugging the ball as he ran o |
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| NFL Inactives (Thursday, December 20, 2007) |
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12/20/2007 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Best E Casino) - The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game. PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT ST. LOUIS RAMS, 8:15 P.M. (ET) Steelers - 3rd QB Brian St. Pierre, RB Gary Russell, LB Andre Frazier, LB Clint Kriewaldt, G Darnell Stapleton, T Marvel Smith, TE Jon Dekker, DE Ryan McBean Rams - 3rd QB Brock Berlin, WR Marques Hagans, RB Rich Alexis, CB Eric Bassey, C Nick Leckey, T Rob Petitti, T Mark LeVoir, DE Trevor Johnson |
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| Steelers running back Parker injures ankle |
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12/20/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher, injured his right ankle in the first quarter Thursday night against St. Louis. The Steelers said he would not return to the game. Parker, who entered the game with 1,317 yards and consecutive 100-yard games, had one carry for a 1-yard loss before leaving the game. It was not clear how Parker was injured. Najeh Davenport, who entered the game with 349 yards and a 4.9-yard average, replaced Parker in the lineup.Copyr |
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| Carter replaces Smith in Steelers' secondary |
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12/20/2007 |
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ST. LOUIS (AP) -Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Anthony Smith, burned for three long pass plays in two games, was not in the lineup for Thursday night's game against the St. Louis Rams. Smith, who also motivated the New England Patriots two weeks ago when he guaranteed a victory, was replaced by Tyrone Carter. Carter had two starts at strong safety earlier in the year when Troy Polamalu was injured. Smith made his second interception of the season last week but was beaten on Dennis Northcutt's 55-yard touch |
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| Rookie QB Troy Smith to start against Seahawks, coach confirms |
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12/20/2007 |
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| o back up,'' Billick said. ``Missing two days of practice would make it tough. We're certainly not going to put him at risk.'' Billick acknowledged that Smith, last year's Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State, may also the season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to Boller's injury. ``Concussions are very unpredictable,'' Billick said. Smith will be the third quarterback to start for the Ravens this season. Steve McNair started six of the first nine games, but struggled with injuries and ineffectiven |
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| No Average Joe, rookie tackle Thomas anchors Browns' line |
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12/19/2007 |
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) -Across a crowded banquet room filled with some of Cleveland's biggest sports celebrities, Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, a Hall of Famer himself, stood at the dais and singled out the one person he wanted to meet. Joe Thomas was caught off guard. ``That was pretty cool,'' Cleveland's left tackle said Wednesday. ``I didn't expect it. I was kind of surprised.'' It may be the only time Thomas has been shocked by anything all season. The No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft, T |
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