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October 2007
- Another Week, Another Pats Blowout
  
  Associated Press | Oct 14, 07 11:25 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Tony Romo's Cowboys put up a fight, but 17 fourth-quarter points gave the Patriots their sixth straight lopsided win to start the season. Tom Brady threw an eye-popping five touchdowns; now with 21 through six games, he is on pace to break Peyton Manning's 2004 single-season record of 49. The Cowboys, however, made it interesting until late. More »
- Peterson Broils Bears 34-31
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 14, 07 11:11 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Minnesota halfback Adrian Peterson made a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors, racking up 361 all-purpose yards—3rd most in history—in a 34-31 win. Against a misfiring Chicago defense, the Oklahoma product rumbled for three long touchdowns, then rattled off a 53-yard kickoff return to set up the winning field goal. More »
- Pack Win Ugly, Beat 'Skins 17-14
  
  Wisconsin State Journal | Oct 14, 07 11:05 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Redskins receiver Santana Moss blames himself for his team’s 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. When Moss fumbled on a reverse, cornerback Charles Woodson recovered it and scampered 57 yards for the touchdown. “When it comes down to the points that we lost by, that was the ball that I fumbled,” said Moss, according to the Wisconsin State Journal . More »
- House to Examine NFL Disability
  
  Baltimore Sun | Oct 12, 07 3:58 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The disability system for NFL players will receive additional scrutiny now that a House committee with "serious questions" about it has commissioned a Congressional Research Service study, the Baltimore Sun reports. The committee wants to find "why only a small percentage of former players receive disability benefits in such a dangerous sport," according a letter released today. More »
- A&M Takes Franchione to Task Over Newsletter
  
  Dallas Morning News | Oct 11, 07 11:05 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In the wake of the controversy surrounding a secret email newsletter, Texas A&M has fired football coach Dennis Franchione's personal assistant, who was responsible for writing the emails, and has shut down the coaches personal website, reports the Dallas Morning News . The newsletter was intended for A&M boosters, who paid the coach a $1,200 subscription fee. More »
- Navy Tops Pitt in OT Scorefest
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Oct 11, 07 4:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Pitt and Navy traded scores throughout last night's game, staying within seven points of each other into double overtime, until the Midshipmen finally broke away with a 48-45 victory. The two overpowering offenses ruled the game until Pitt's final possession, when Navy took the game by preventing a 4th-and-2 touchdown, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. More »
- T.O. Surprises With Silence as Pats Loom
  
  Dallas Morning News | Oct 11, 07 1:49 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens is the center of attention again, this time for keeping his mouth shut. Reporters flocking to the oft-troubled wideout’s locker for their regular 30 minute Wednesday chat were instead greeted by nothing more than a laminated note, the Dallas News reports. “I will be taking all questions immediately following Sunday’s game,” read the Owens missive. More »
- Wounded Panthers Lure Vinny Out of Retirement
  
  Charlotte Observer | Oct 10, 07 8:30 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - With Jake Delhomme out for the season—and his oft-sacked unders