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| Lucas expected to start Sunday |
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11/08/2002 |
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| This is a fragile league. You win one game and you're going to the Super Bowl. You lose one game and, 'oh my goodness how are we ever going to win another one.'" Sage Rosenfels will remain the backup to Lucas. Rosenfels was 0-for-3 passing in his first NFL game on Monday, before Lucas came back into the contest for the second half. Rosenfels is in his second NFL season. The former Iowa State star was acquired from the Washington Redskins just before the season. Miami's third-string quarterback is Dave Dickenson. |
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| Redskins' Davis unlikely to play Sunday |
NFL Football |
11/08/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis did not practice on Thursday and is expected to miss his second straight game with a sprained right knee, head coach Steve Spurrier said Friday. If Davis cannot play, Kenny Watson is expected to get the start against Jacksonville on Sunday. Watson played very well last Sunday versus Seattle, as he gained a career-high 110 yards on 23 carries and also caught four passes for 42 yards. Rookie Ladell Betts, who gained 37 yards on five carri |
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| Redskins' Davis unlikely to play again |
NFL Football |
11/08/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis did not practice on Thursday and is expected to miss his second straight game with a sprained right knee, head coach Steve Spurrier said Friday. If Davis cannot play, Kenny Watson is expected to get the start against Jacksonville on Sunday. Watson played very well last Sunday versus Seattle, as he gained a career-high 110 yards on 23 carries and also caught four passes for 42 yards. Rookie Ladell Betts, who gained 37 yards on five carri |
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| Jaguars Team Report: Stuck in reverse |
NFL Football |
11/08/2002 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Jaguars will try to stop their tumble in the wrong direction this Sunday when they host the Washington Redskins at ALLTEL Stadium. Jacksonville is struggling mightily with four consecutive defeats, including its 24-17 loss to the New York Giants last week. The Jags still remain in the race for the weak AFC South crown, only one game back of Tennessee and Indianapolis. Jacksonville's inability to score points has hamstrung it in recent weeks, as it is averaging just 15 per affair during the |
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| Spartans reportedly eyeing Marvin Lewis |
Division I College Football |
11/08/2002 |
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| East Lansing, MI (MySportsbook) - Michigan State is interested in talking to Washington Redskins' defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis about its head coaching vacancy, according to a published report. The Washington Post reported on Friday that there has been no formal contact between both parties, but Michigan State views Lewis as a strong candidate, and the Redskins' coordinator would likely explore a job offer from the Spartans. Since taking control of the Baltimore Ravens defense in 1996, Lewis has establishe |
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| Lucas and Rosenfels split reps; Aikman speculation continues |
NFL Football |
11/06/2002 |
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| ions in his first NFL start since 1999. Aikman used to play for current Dolphins offensive coordinator Norv Turner in Dallas and the former quarterback's agent has said in the past that his client would only come out of retirement "in the right situation." Rosenfels is in his second NFL season. The former Iowa State star was acquired from the Washington Redskins just before the season. "I'm ready to go if the team needs me," Rosenfels said. "It's very exciting." Miami's third-string quarterback is Dave Dickenson. |
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| Dolphins may replace Lucas at QB |
NFL Football |
11/05/2002 |
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| st for the second half. Lucas connected on 22-of-39 passes for 198 yards and was intercepted twice Monday night. He has started the last two games for Miami, replacing the injured Jay Fiedler, who is expected to miss at least another two games because of a broken right thumb. Lucas made his first NFL start since 1999 on October 20 against Buffalo and suffered through a horrible outing, by throwing four interceptions. The Dolphins acquired Rosenfels from the Washington Redskins just before the start of the season. |
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| Favre upgraded to probable for Monday night clash |
NFL Football |
11/03/2002 |
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| ht game against the Miami Dolphins, and is likely to start in his 165th consecutive game. Favre, who had been listed as questionable, suffered a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his left knee in the third quarter of Sunday's 30-9 win over the Washington Redskins. Favre's left leg was twisted while he was sacked by LaVar Arrington for a 12- yard loss at the Green Bay 12-yard line. He limped off the field before being carted to the locker room, and did not return. Favre, who was fitted with a knee brace, took |
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| Redskins' Davis doubtful for Sunday |
NFL Football |
11/01/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a sprained right knee he sustained in last week's game against Indianapolis. "Stephen hasn't done anything all week," Redskins head coach Steve Spurrier said after practice Friday. "He'll travel with us and we'll see how he feels Sunday morning." Davis was injured in the first half of the 26-21 victory over the Colts. He had 80 yards on 16 carries before the |
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| Starr shines at Fontana |
NASCAR - Truck Series |
11/01/2002 |
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| way. Starr, who won the pole at Las Vegas three weeks ago, made it two in a row with a best lap of 40.944 seconds (175.850 m.p.h.) around the 2-mile superspeedway. Starting on the front row with Starr will be Coy Gibbs (40.950). Gibbs, son of former Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, earned his first Busch front row start. His previous best was a third place at the Texas Motor Speedway in September. Rookie Bill Lester (40.996) will start third, followed by points leader Mike Bliss (41.009) and Robert Pressley (4 |
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