Breakout QB? Nov 13, 2009
Stranger things have happened, you know -- like Smith beating out Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, Braylon Edwards, DeMarcus Ware, Shawne Merriman, Aaron Rodgers for the No. 1 overall pick four years ago ... Should I accept the following trade offer: Rivers for Carson Palmer/Cedric Benson ... there is absolutely no reason to reject a trade for Bengals Palmer and Benson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ravens first half marked by ups and downs Nov 13, 2009
BIGGEST SURPRISE: How a usually stout defense allowed Bengals running back Cedric Benson to rush for 100 yards in consecutive games as Cincinnati swept the season series. BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: After signing former University of Maryland standout Domonique Foxworth to a four-year, $27. (BynersInsider.com)
Tiger tied for lead after opening 66 in Australia Nov 12, 2009
That turned into a treat for the likes of Seve Benson, playing in the group ahead of Woods, feeling like a rock star himself. "It was amazing," Benson said after a 70. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Baltimore Ravens scouting report Nov 11, 2009
Will the defense stop running back Cedric Benson. Benson uses a rugged style to pile up yards, becoming the first opposing running back in 40 games to rush for over 100 yards against the Ravens during the last meeting ... Benson is too strong and powerful to bring down with an arm tackle. (BynersInsider.com)
Ravens slow start leads to Bengals sweep Nov 11, 2009
The Ravens wound up allowing 369 yards of total offense as burly running back Cedric Benson ran roughshod over the NFLs fourth-ranked run defense for the second time this season. Benson rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on 34 bruising carries ... With Palmer and Benson moving the ball, the Bengals marched down to the Ravens six-yard line. (BynersInsider.com)
Fantasy RevelationsBucs rookie Josh Freeman stole the spotlight from Kurt Warner in Week 9, writes Jay Clemons. Nov 9, 2009
For a 6-2 club playing in arguably the NFL's toughest division, the Bengals really only have three fantasy stars: Cedric Benson became the first running back in perhaps the entire Ray Lewis era to rush for 100 yards in back-to-back meetings against the Ravens ... For 12- or 14-team leagues, Palmer, Benson and Ocho shall remain must-start considerations every week -- including next Sunday's grudge match with Pittsburgh. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Schedules may reveal fates for Ravens, Saints Nov 7, 2009
But here's the top four rushers entering the weekend, with Peterson's Vikings having a bye: Chris Johnson 824, Peterson 784, Steven Jackson 784, Cedric Benson 720. Peterson could be 150 yards behind when he reports back to work Monday morning in Minnesota. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Montana Democratic Party gets new director Nov 7, 2009
David Benson, a veteran of political campaigns in South Dakota and Minnesota, took over the job in mid-October ... The 29-year-old Benson is a graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls ... Benson said he's looking forward to the 2010 elections, setting his sights on the Legislature and five-term U.S. Rep. (Montana Standard, MT)
Thursday's Scores Nov 6, 2009
Benson, 27-25, 25-20, 25-18. AA Section 4. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 9 - Is pressure off for Packers? Nov 5, 2009
Line of Scrimmage: Week 9 - Is pressure off for Packers. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bears need to get well against sickly Browns Nov 1, 2009
Baltimore's usually mighty defense has begun to show some chinks in the armor in recent weeks, with Favre putting up 278 yards and three touchdowns to fuel the Vikings' comeback two weeks ago and Cincinnati's Cedric Benson (120 yards) and Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (143 yards) both having big days against a Ravens squad that had not yielded an individual 100-yard rusher in 39 straight games prior to Benson's breakthrough. Baltimore still ranks seventh in the NFL in run defense (91. (ABC 7 News, DC)
No. 6 Illini survive scare from Hoosiers Oct 31, 2009
Behind a balanced attack from All-Big Ten candidate Ashley Benson (13 kills) and big swings from outside hitter Jordan Haverly (19 kills), the Hoosiers jumped to a 13-9 lead ... Indiana responded, however, thanks to the swing of Benson, who had three kills in the fifth set, and Indiana closed to within 12-9. (Fightingillini.com)
NFC rankings: Falcons drop, Vikings hold, Saints (duh) Oct 31, 2009
1 Cedric Benson, RB CIN 164 720 4. 4 28 6 5 102. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ravens want to get back to stopping the run Oct 31, 2009
Both the Vikings Adrian Peterson (143 yards on 22 carries) and the Bengals Cedric Benson (120 yards on 27 carries) broke long runs with Peterson dashing off a 58-yard gain and Benson breaking through an Antwan Barnes arm tackle for a 28-yard touchdown run ... That hasnt borne out, though, over the past two games as Peterson and Benson ran through arm tackles and dictated the tempo. (BynersInsider.com)
Roethlisberger sacked by Vikings on bye week Oct 30, 2009
Cedric Benson, the league leader in rushing, is rising in our latest MVP Watch. A low-key approach has always suited Joe Flacco. (ESPN -- Football)
Goodell defends NFL's handling of head injuries Oct 29, 2009
Dick Benson told the committee about the death of his 17-year-old son, Will, a high school quarterback in Austin, Texas, several weeks after a helmet-to-helmet hit in 2002. The following year, Benson founded the Will Benson Foundation for Sports Safety. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Staples-Motley splits at state Oct 29, 2009
"I think the girls did a great job of hanging close to them and (Lourdes was) just better today. "Coming off the loss we did a great job of rebounding in the next match to beat a tough Benson team. " In the consolation semifinals the Cardinals recorded a 5-2 win over Benson/Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg. Thanks to Abby Edin, Skye Coughlin, Andrea Koskiniemi and Mikayla Wing, the Cardinals swept the singles matches from Benson/K-M-S. S-M's team of Caitlin Robinson-Emma Koskiniemi won the No. 1... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Favre's '96 Packers: '09 Vikings aren't better Oct 29, 2009
Cedric Benson, the league leader in rushing, is rising in our latest MVP Watch ... Alex Smith, Miles Austin and Cedric Benson have burst back onto the scene. (ESPN -- Football)
Opinion: 9 castoffs making difference for Bengals Oct 28, 2009
Guys like Benson, Coles, Johnson all playing crucial roles in 5-2 start. Cedric Benson leads the NFL in rushing with 720 yards ... RB Cedric Benson Then: Drafted fourth overall by the Bears in 2005. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NFC North: Vikes live by the Favre, die by the Favre Oct 28, 2009
In what had been billed as a revenge game for the Bears against their former, organizationally-disliked running back Cedric Benson, Chicago showed none of the intensity that might have been expected in such a meeting. Benson racked up a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries in the game, and with career days being all the rage, Carson Palmer completed a personal-best 83. (ABC 7 News, DC)
AFC North: Bengals' Benson gets his redemption Oct 28, 2009
(Sports Network) - Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson said several times after Sunday's win over the Chicago Bears that wasn't about revenge ... The Bears selected Benson fourth overall in the 2005 draft and gave the Texas product enough opportunities to be their back of the future ... After his Chicago career was delayed due to a contract dispute, Benson fought through injuries and eventually showed enough promise that the Bears traded Thomas Jones and make him their featured back. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Monday Morning QB Oct 27, 2009
"I can't coach for people outside the team. That story's been written twice a year for the last three years, and it doesn't concern me. I think we're on our way to being pretty good.'' As usual, they'll have to survive some bumps in the schedule. After Oakland at home this week, they're at the Giants, home to Philadelphia and at Denver. When this stretch is done, when a good three-game stretch of challenging football happens, that's when I'll take their temperature. Why not now? Because I want... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
CLICKS: Palmer's the new Warner; Week 7 revelations Oct 27, 2009
As long as he has Cedric Benson (189 rushing yards, 1 TD) and Chad Ochocinco (10 catches, 118 yards, 2 TDs) running circles around their competition, he'll always be a reasonable threat for 250 and three TDs. As for the Bears. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Woodley’s big play sparks Steelers Oct 27, 2009
Bengals 45, Bears 10: Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes four of them in a dominant first half and Cedric Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go. The Bengals improved to 5-2 for the first time since 2005, when a fast-strike offense got them to the playoffs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Where NFL shouldn't go; Benson's revenge Oct 27, 2009
Cedric Benson can move on; why is Mark Sanchez apologizing - Jerome Bettis - SI.com ... Bus Stops: Benson can move on now; why L.A. doesn't need team ... Cedric Benson set a career-high with 189 rushing yards against his former team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NFL Recap: Steelers hand Minnesota first loss Oct 27, 2009
Bengals 45, Bears 10: At Cincinnati, Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes four in a dominant first half and Cedric Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go. The Bengals improved to 5-2 for the first time since 2005. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Steelers issue Vikings first loss Oct 26, 2009
BENGALS 45, BEARS 10: At Cincinnati, Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes - four of them in a dominant first half - and Cedric Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go. TEXANS 24, NINERS 21: At Houston, Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Texans built a big lead then held on for the win. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Benson gets back at Bears Oct 26, 2009
AP The Bengals' Cedric Benson runs for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against his former team ... Cedric Benson got his revenge on Chicago, all right ... Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes -- four of them in a dominant first half -- and Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go, shocking Chicago with a 45-10 victory Sunday that will go down as one of the worst days in Bears history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Favre fiasco? Nah credit Steelers D Oct 26, 2009
Do you think Cedric Benson was a little fired up to take on his former team ... We love that Benson didnt pretend it was just another game and then ran angry, as if Bears G.M. Jerry Angelo was lining up across from him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Snap Judgments Fred Vuich/ SI LaMarr Woodley and the Steelers took advantage of two fourth-quarter turnovers by Brett Favre to beat the Vikings.Brett Favre ran out of fourth-quarter magic and the Saints erased a 21-point deficit, but the most stunning plot twist in Week 7 was the rebirth of 49ers QB Alex Smith, says Don Banks. Oct 26, 2009
I guess it doesn't hurt either that the Patriots are from New "England.'' After all, what NFL team do you expect a bunch of Londoners to root for? This just in: In light of Tampa Bay's 35-7 meltdown against the Patriots in London's Wembley Stadium, I believe that makes the Bucs the first team in NFL history to be winless on two continents at the same time. I'd say the Patriots did their part to sell the NFL's game in Europe. Tampa Bay? Not so much. For the English fans, I imagine it was a little... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson ... Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Benson. (CNN -- Specials)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
Cedric Benson vs. Chicago 13. Pierre Thomas @ Miami. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Remember Me? APCedric Benson is averaging 100 total yards per game, nearly double what he had in his three years with the Bears.Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson both left Chicago under unpleasant circumstances. Adam Duerson can't wait to see how the reunion goes when the Bengals host the Bears on Sunday. Oct 24, 2009
Ex-Bears Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson out for revenge ... Former Bears RB Cedric Benson ranks third in the NFL with 531 rushing yards ... Not one but two ex-Chicagoans who were unceremoniously dumped in the wake of off-field trouble will suit up against the Bears: running back Cedric Benson and defensive tackle Tank Johnson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
VALUE METER: Colts top fantasy rankings Oct 24, 2009
Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings. (USA Today -- Sports)
Peterson tries to end Steelers 100-yard streak Oct 22, 2009
They are No. 2 against the run, and limited No. 2 rusher Chris Johnson of Tennessee to 57 yards and No. 3 Cedric Benson of Cincinnati to 76 yards the most by any opposing back against them this season. The Steelers haven t allowed an 100-yard game in their last 24 regular season games, or since Fred Taylor ran for 147 yards during the Jaguars 29-22 victory on Dec. 16, 2007. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
TRADE BRADY?: Why now's perfect time for blockbuster Oct 22, 2009
Cedric Benson vs. Chicago 13 ... For what it's worth, here's my perfect lineup for Week 7: QB Ben Roethlisberger -- threw for the quietest 417 yards in NFL history last week RB DeAngelo Williams -- I'll be shocked if he doesn't total 140 yards RB Cedric Benson -- consider this a triple-dog lock against his old team WR Roddy White -- the Cowboy corners aren't exactly known for shutting down stars WR Reggie Wayne -- he's got the Rams on a lightning-fast turf -- enough said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Tuesday's Scores Oct 21, 2009
Benson 29, Paynesville 14. Bertha-Hewitt 40, Lincoln HI 6. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Monday's Scores Oct 20, 2009
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Week 6 Snap Judgments Oct 19, 2009
After entering Week 5 against Cincinnati having not given up a 100-yard rushing game to an individual in 39 games dating to December 2006, Baltimore's defense has now been dented for triple digits twice in two weeks -- by Minnesota's Peterson and the Bengals' Cedric Benson. Losers of three in a row after a 3-0 start, Baltimore has given up 130 points in six games this season, 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Winners, losers from Fantasy Revelations Oct 19, 2009
That doesn't bode well for Cedric Benson (45 total yards, 1 TD), who'll be expected to carry the week-in, week-out rushing load for a team that had been living (and dying) by the sword of nailbiting outcomes since Week 1. Buffalo 16, N.Y. Jets 13 (OT). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Vikings meet Ravens today Oct 18, 2009
The Ravens, meanwhile, will be looking to stop a two-game slide and rebound after Cincinnati s Cedric Benson became the first running back to top 100 yards against Baltimore s proud defense in 40 games. Favre joined the Vikings in August and has given the team the kind of consistent, playmaking ability at quarterback that the team has ached for during most of this decade. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fantasy: Put Brees on bench this week Oct 18, 2009
You'll remember the time Cedric Benson scored 19 points against the Ravens and you benched him, but you won't remember the five more times you play him against Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Minnesota for a combined 23 points. Quarterbacks. (ESPN -- Football)
Robert 'Bob' Madson Oct 18, 2009
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Favre, Lewis share respect, admiration Oct 17, 2009
"They meet on the football field for just the third time ever when Favre's Vikings (5-0) host Lewis's Ravens (3-2) on Sunday.For the Vikings, whose first five opponents have a combined record of 7-17, it will be their biggest test of the season.The Ravens, meanwhile, will be looking to stop a two-game slide and rebound after Cincinnati's Cedric Benson became the first running back to top 100 yards against Baltimore's proud defense in 40 games.Favre joined the Vikings in August and has given the... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Steelers Notebook: Smith's absence hurts run defense Oct 17, 2009
The Baltimore Ravens had the longest streak (39 games) until Cincinnati's Cedric Benson rushed for 120 yards last week in the Bengals' 17-14 victory. The Steelers have not allowed a 100-yard rusher since Jacksonville's Fred Taylor rushed for 147 yards Dec. 14, 2007, which also was the first game the Steelers played without Smith after he sustained a season-ending torn bicep injury. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Multi-instrumental Oct 16, 2009
He studied composition, arrangement and performance at Berklee College of Music and privately with guitar greats George Benson, Pat Metheny, Christopher Parkening and Mick Goodrick. He also has studied ethnic instruments, including the Indian Bansuri Flute and many others with players from around the world. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Eager to start new streak, Ravens face Peterson Oct 16, 2009
There's only one thing left for the Baltimore Ravens to do after Cedric Benson ended their streak of 39 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher ... The Ravens didn't do that nearly enough against Benson, who ran for 120 yards in becoming the first running back to reach the century mark against Baltimore since Larry Johnson of Kansas City in December 2006 ... Peterson has seen the film and hopes to benefit from watching Benson's moves last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Wednesday's Scores Oct 15, 2009
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 28, Benson 26. Barnum 42, Ely 24. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CLICKS: Introducing the 'Running Back Misery Index' Oct 15, 2009
Cedric Benson, Bengals 8. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Hawkeyes Head to Indiana, Purdue Oct 14, 2009
INDIANA The Hoosiers are led by third-year head coach Sherry Dunbar and players Ashley Benson and Jordan Haverly ... Benson, a junior MB, averages 3. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Ravens looking for answers on two-game skid Oct 14, 2009
1 yards per play as they allowed Cedric Benson to become the first opposing back to run for 100 yards against them in 40 games. Plus, three crucial penalties were committed that fueled the Bengals' game-winning drive capped by Carson Palmer's touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell. (BynersInsider.com)
* NFL: Broncos prevail in OT to remain unbeaten Oct 13, 2009
Cincinnati running back Cedric Benson rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, becoming the first player to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens in three years. Baltimore had gone 39 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bests & worsts Oct 12, 2009
-- Best day vs. stout defense: Cincinnati's Cedric Benson ran for 120 yards, and he ended the Ravens' streak of 39 consecutive games without surrendering a 100-yard rusher. -- Ugliest uniforms: The Broncos unveiled their yellow-and-brown throwback uniforms as part of the NFL's celebration of the AFL's 50th anniversary. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ravens come up short in the clutch Oct 12, 2009
And the Ravens notably allowed Bengals running back Cedric Benson to grind out 127 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries as he became the first player in 40 games to eclipse the century mark against the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense ... The Bengals built a 10-7 lead by the third quarter on Benson's 28-yard touchdown run where he ran through linebacker Antwan Barnes' arm tackle. (BynersInsider.com)
Injury Report Oct 11, 2009
Bengals running back Cedric Benson missed practice earlier in the week with a hip injury, but he practiced fully on Friday and. He's been quite the surprise this year, but the make him a risky play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No. 12 Illini sweep Hoosiers Oct 11, 2009
The Illini also neutralized one of the top hitters in the conference in Ashley Benson, holding the junior to just nine kills. Kelci Marshall was the only Indiana player in double figures with 10 kills. (Fightingillini.com)
Bengals-Ravens BreakdownThe Bengals need to beat the Ravens to be considered legit, proclaims Adam Duerson. Oct 10, 2009
Bengals fans are going to hate this, but how about the idea that the two feature backs in this game, Cincinnati's Cedric Benson and Baltimore's Ray Rice, represent everything their team is about ... Benson: Loads of potential but never really flashes it when you most expect him to ... Or do you go with Benson against a truly, madly, deeply pissed off Ray Lewis and company. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Gerald Dezell Oct 8, 2009
Gerald was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad for nearly 20 years, owned and operated HiWay Lanes bowling alley and worked as an optician for Benson Optical until his retirement. Gerald then took great pleasure in the many years he served as custodian for the United Methodist Church. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Packers hope new 3-4 defense can fluster Favre Oct 6, 2009
And the Packers new-look defense has struggled to stop the run early on, giving up 141 yards on 29 carries to Cincinnati s Cedric Benson in a surprising Week 2 home loss. You d better stop the run or it s going to be a long day, Capers said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sophomores top Apollo Oct 5, 2009
Thor Linnerooth finished with four first-half saves and Matt Benson collected seven second-half saves. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Dolphins begin Henne era against Bills Oct 4, 2009
Cedric Benson scored on a 23-yard run with 9:14 left in the fourth, and Andre Caldwell's TD catch with 14 seconds left provided the decisive points ... On the ground, first-year Bengal Benson has reinvented himself after a disappointing stint in Chicago, churning out 293 yards and scoring twice in three games ... Benson figures to run hard and often against a leaky Browns defense that's allowed 5. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Apollo hopes to ruin Warriors' homecoming Oct 3, 2009
"I look at homecoming as a real good distraction for the home team," Benson said ... "Other than that it's 21-14 in the fourth quarter against Sartell, a team that will contend for the conference title," Benson said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Forecast: Saints could feast on buffet of really bad teams Oct 2, 2009
Somehow I don t see Rita Benson tossing Drew Brees under the bus in 10 years if he says the Saints are a bad team. The Raiders are awesome. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 4 Oct 2, 2009
Cedric Benson -- Michael Vick isn't the only reclamation story in the NFL. Benson seems to have finally figured things out, and the Bengals are showing confidence in him by committing to the run. Even after a woeful start against the Steelers, they continue to feed Benson, eventually leading to a 23-yard score. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
CLICKS: Week 3 Revelations Sep 30, 2009
The Bengals' Big Three of Carson Palmer (184 yards, 1 TD), Cedric Benson (76 yards, 1 TD) and Chad Ochocinco (5 catches, 54 yards) certainly carry a lot of weight from week to week. But let's not forget two underrated components at play: WR Andre Caldwell (6 catches, 52 yards, 1 TD) and the Cincinnati defense (good for 7-10 points every outing) could be major factors in your run to a fantasy title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
