The Red Zone Report - Barry Sanders

CJ2K Watch (Week 16): History well within Johnson’s reach

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Monday, December 28th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders, Chris Johnson, Eric Dickerson, Frank Gore, Jamal Lewis, Maurice Jones-Drew, O.J. Simpson, Ryan Grant, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Steven Jackson, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Davis

Christmas was anything but kind to the Tennessee Titans, as their playoff hopes were crushed by the visiting San Diego Chargers, who won their 10th straight with Friday night’s 42-17 rout in Nashville. However, even though the Titans don’t have more to play for besides a .500 finish (which ... Continue Reading

Chris Johnson 2,000 Yard Watch: Post-Week 11

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, November 24th 2009. Under NFL Tags: AFC South, Arizona Cardinals, Barry Sanders, Chris Johnson, Eric Dickerson, Houston Texans, Jamal Lewis, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Davis

After accounting for 284 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Texans, Tennessee’s Chris Johnson didn’t come nearly close to replicating those numbers in tonight‘s 20-17 win in Houston, his chances for a 2,000 yard season are looking even more realistic. After tying his career high with ... Continue Reading

Bowl Predictions: Humanitarian, Texas, and Holiday

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Tuesday, December 30th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: ACC, Barry Sanders, Boise State, Case Keenum, Chase Clement, Clemson, Colin Kaepernick, Da'Rel Scott, Dan LeFevour, David Johnson, Dez Bryant, Graham Harrell, Holiday Bowl, Houston, Humanitarian Bowl, Jamarko Simmons, James Casey, Jarett Dillard, Jeremiah Johnson, Jeremiah Masoli, Kendall Hunter, LeGarrette Blount, Maryland, Mike Gundy, Nate Davis, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Rice, Texas Bowl, Texas Tech, Tim Hiller, Tulsa, Vai Taua, Virginia, WAC, Wake Forest, Western Michigan, Wyoming, Zac Robinson

There’s a trio of bowl games on tap for today, and the offenses stand to take the lion’s share of the headlines. First up is the Humanitarian Bowl this afternoon, where Nevada will look to triumph over ACC foe Maryland on WAC rival Boise State’s home field. Tonight ... Continue Reading

Brett Farve, Chris Farley And A Longing For Yesterday

Posted By Chris Humpherys On Sunday, August 3rd 2008. Under NFL Tags: 2008 NFL season, Aaron Brooks, Barry Sanders, Bill Murray, Brett Favre, Brett Favre comeback, Chris Farley, Green Bay Packers, Jim Brown, John Belushi, John Elway, John McCain, Mick Jagger, Mike Schmidt, Montana, Namath

I was spending time at my special lady friend’s house not all that long ago. She had family and friends in town visiting from Columbus, Ohio (yes, Gator dates Buckeye… riots ensue). While watching television, one of her younger houseguests was having difficulty recalling the name of “that heavyset guy” ... Continue Reading

Seahawks nab Jones, Cowboys fans don’t care

Posted By Kelsey McCarson On Friday, March 7th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Barry Sanders, Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Smith, Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Seattle Seahawks, T.J. Duckett

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed in principle with free agent running back Julius Jones. Jones agreed to a 4-year deal worth 12 million dollars. It looks like he will once again provide the lightning to someone else's thunder, as Jones will be splitting carries in his new gig too, with ... Continue Reading