My friend, Steve Ellis Nov 21, 2009
UT has been decimated at MLB and short in the DBF (thanks Jackson). The UT offense rebounds nicely this week as seniors bid farewell to Neyland Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Heels struggle in loss to Syracuse Nov 21, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Nov 20, 2009 08:28 PMModified Fri, Nov 20, 2009 11:23 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Falcons are heavy underdogs without Turner Nov 21, 2009
On the ESPN side, Ditka, Jackson, Allen, and the Madden Simulation picked the Falcons to win. Granted, 11 others didn t.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AP names New England news editor in restructuring Nov 21, 2009
She also worked at The Tennessean in Nashville and The Jackson (Tenn. Sun. (Concord Monitor)
Memphis Basketball Notes Nov 21, 2009
The Tigers have played Austin Peay (15-4), Eastern Kentucky (3-0), Jacksonville State (1-1), Morehead State (0-2), Murray State (34-26), Southeast Missouri State (1-2), Tennessee Martin (11-3), Tennessee State (7-0) and Tennessee Tech (26-24) ... DOUBLE-DOUBLE DEBUT Junior college transfer played in his first NCAA Division I game Nov. 13 versus Jackson State, and the 6-foot-9 forward had quite the debut ... 5 percent) in the season-opening win over Jackson State. (Gotigersgo.com)
CLICKS: Ricky rules roost, QB/RB/WR locks, big Tweets Nov 21, 2009
Try offering a WR-light owner Mario Manningam, Austin Collie (ranked 26th and 28th, respectively) and Bills RB Fred Jackson (who always finishes seasons strong), as part of a bold 3-for-1 trade ... My only other options are Fred Jackson/Steve Slaton ... DeSean Jackson, Eagles -- 42 8. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Smoking Start Nov 21, 2009
Sophomore forward Patrick Jackson started for the first time in his career and produced 15 points and seven boards in 27 minutes ... Reserve guard Jamel Jackson also scored 15 points. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Tennessee: Breaking the Silver Cord Nov 20, 2009
As Danny's lawyer, Doug Jackson, put it, "That really set him back a notch." ... Says Jackson: "He has letters from her in which she says she loves him like no other girl." Last week in Charlotte, Tenn. (Time.com)
Can Georgia handle a little praise? Nov 20, 2009
I m sorry, but we dont have the vertical passing game of the Raiders of yore, or even Bartkowski to Jenkins and Jackson. I think a lot of the SEC DCs play man coverage on us to suck bobo into throwing the bomb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tips for trades Nov 20, 2009
That's when you politely decline the swap and reply with something to the effect of, "Go find another pigeon!" Now, if that owner is truly serious about prying Addai from your RB-heavy, WR-light team, then you subtly steer them in the direction of stud receivers Larry Fitzgerald, Sidney Rice or Vincent Jackson ... RB Fred Jackson, Bills 8 ... Brandon Jackson, Packers 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fan FocusedTeam site links Nov 20, 2009
The atmosphere and traditions at Beaver Stadium impressed ESPNU 150 Watch List defensive end Myles Jackson when he visited for the Indiana-Penn State game last weekend. Ned Dishman/Getty Images. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Church roundup Nov 20, 2009
Pastor D.T. Jackson will be the speaker during the 11 a.m. service and the Rev. David Sims and the Colbert Grove Baptist Church family will be the guests at the 3 p.m. service. Song service provided by Colbert Grove choir(s). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Notre Dame - Connecticut Game Preview Nov 20, 2009
After a four-year stint in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, he served as George O'Leary's defensive coordinator at Georgia Tech. He landed the Connecticut head-coaching job in 1999. (Und.com)
TPAC will present Mannheim Steamroller Saturday Nov 20, 2009
The group will perform live for one night only in Nashville at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center s Andrew Jackson Hall on Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of the TPAC Presents series ... The multi-media show known for its special effects and groundbreaking musical styles will sound spectacular in Jackson Hall. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ladyjacks Prep for Clash with Rice Nov 20, 2009
Scheduled Doubleheader: Saturday's game against the Owls is a scheduled doubleheader with the SFA men's team, who host Jackson State ... Unfortunately, the Ladyjacks lone doubleheader loss came when the 'Jacks' hosted Jackson State in the first doubleheader. (Sfajacks.com)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Nov 20, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet concluded whether the green onions at Chi-Chi's came from Mexico, but they are actively investigating the possibility, said Dr. LeAnne Jackson, FDA's health science policy adviser ... FDA has not visited any of the U.S. farms to look for problems, Jackson said ... "We're working with the Mexican government to determine which farms were involved and what practice may have occurred to contribute to contamination so we can prevent this in the... (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
Siena hopes to continue March run Nov 20, 2009
" Jackson didn't start last year, but he averaged 8.3 points in just 14.7 minutes per game. He scored 22 points in a span of less than 9 minutes against Tennessee State while also displaying a more well-rounded game. "The thing for Clarence that's impressive is he's doing so many more things other than jump-shooting the ball," McCaffery said. "He's doing great things off the dribble. He's playing much better defense. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Win Over Patriots Alters Playoff Picture Nov 19, 2009
"Teams in our division are winning. Tennessee is kind of getting hot. Jacksonville is getting hot. Houston, we certainly know how good of a team they are. That is what we are trying to do, staying ahead of those teams." ... CB Marlin Jackson was named as the recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award after a vote of his Colts teammates ... Jackson, who battled back from a season-ending knee injury last year, is one of 32 NFL players cited for the award. (ColtsNews.US)
Board adds repair funding Nov 19, 2009
Commissioner Andy Jackson was not present. STADIUM TO GET RENOVATION. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tommy West is a class act Nov 19, 2009
8:41 am November 18, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. Thanksgiving is next week and in that spirit I want to take a break from the BCS, player arrests, and the coaching carousel to tell you a good story about a good man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hinds sheriff victim of auto burglary Nov 19, 2009
Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin has confirmed his county-issued vehicle was burglarized in Jackson Halloween weekend. On Oct. 31, McMillin said his Ford Expedition was parked outside the New Stage Theater at Carlisle and Whitworth streets. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Buffalo (3-6) at Jacksonville (5-4), Sunday, 1:00 (Jacksonville -8 ... Fast Fact: Including playoffs, the road team has won six of nine tilts in the Bills/Jaguars series, and Buffalo is 3-1 in Jacksonville all-time ... Prediction: Jauron's firing has certainly gotten Bills' attention, and Jacksonville has struggled in games it is supposed to win easily. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Latest sports headlines » Nov 19, 2009
Michael Palmer will touch Howard's Rock and run down the hill in Clemson's Memorial Stadium for the last time Saturday. And Palmer, a senior from Parkview High School, couldn't pick a better situation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obama 'furious' about Afghanistan leaks... Nov 19, 2009
- Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. Obama, speaking to CBS in Beijing, says he's "furious' about the stream of leaks characterizing the Afghanistan deliberations. THE PRESIDENT: I think I am angrier than Bob Gates about it, partly because we have these deliberations in the Situation Room for a reason because we are making decisions that are life-and-death, that affect how our troops will be able to operate in a theater of war. For people to be releasing information during the course of deliberation --... (The Drudge Report)
Lola M. Smith Nov 19, 2009
Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson. She was born March 11, 1931 in Trezevant to the late James Henry and Eva Hatley Abbott. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Michael Jackson, others, among Great Pretender performers Nov 18, 2009
There is even going to be a surprise appearance by Michael Jackson ... In addition to Michael Jackson you can expect to see great acts like Queen, Disco Duck, Ray Charles, ZZ Top, Hocus Pocus, Sonny and Cher, and many more. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Myrtle L. Smith Nov 18, 2009
Funeral services for Myrtle Lee Smith, of Holladay, age 84, were held Monday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home with Bobby Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Comfort Cemetery. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
SEASON FINALE: Football Travels To VMI Nov 18, 2009
Jackson St. - 15,847 ... DeMarco reset his own record, which was three TDs in games against Jacksonville and Georgetown ... In addition to Cal Poly on Oct. 9, home games for the Monarchs will include a return with Jacksonville (Sept. (Odusports.com)
No. 17 Cal women hold off St. Mary's Nov 18, 2009
Sacred Heart Cathedral grads Jazmine Jackson (15 points, six rebounds) and Lauren Bell (nine points, three rebounds, two steals) led the visiting Waves (2-0). Miranda Ayim also had 15 for Pepperdine, which plays No. 2 Stanford Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Girls basketball Nov 18, 2009
0 rpg), niece of former NBA player Andrae Patterson, and junior 6-1 F Karmyn Jackson (8 ... Outlook: Raiders won the state 5A title and return mostly intact, led by F Nia Evans (Virginia Tech signee) and junior G Kierra Paige, though they have a new coach, Jerry Jackson ... Potter's House Christian, Jacksonville (37-4). (USA Today -- Sports)
Matchups/Odds Nov 18, 2009
Jackson State at Alabama ... UAB at Jacksonville St.. (USA Today -- Sports)
Basketball Games For Men, Women Nov 18, 2009
The Alabama womens basketball team will open its home season Tuesday at 5 p.m. The Crimson Tide mens team will be attempting to get its first victory of the season, also in Coleman Coliseum, beginning 30 minutes after the womens game, expected to be about 7:30 p.m. Jackson State is providing the opposition in both contests ... Jackson State, a loser to powerful in its only outing this season, is the favorite to win the Southwestern Athletic Conference ... Certainly with a team as... (BamaMag.com)
Polk: Forgotten Great Nov 18, 2009
As Merry relates, the problem is not with "Young Hickory," the protege of Andrew Jackson, but with historians who ever allow political correctness to blind them to true greatness ... In 1844, Polk, twice defeated for governor of Tennessee, was seeking the Democratic vice presidential nomination on a ticket with ex-President Martin Van Buren, Jackson's vice president ... But when the issue of annexation of Texas caught fire in the country, Van Buren opposed it, losing his patron Jackson. (Human Events Online)
* NBA : Atlanta win fifth to end Blazers streak Nov 18, 2009
Flip Murray equaled a career high with 31 points, and Stephen Jackson had 13 points and nine rebounds for Charlotte hours after the disgruntled swingman was acquired from Golden State. Even with the new addition, the Bobcats couldnt avoid their fifth straight loss. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jacob W. Bline Nov 18, 2009
Mr. Bline passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson. He was born March 18, 1924 in New Albany, Ind. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Tigers Give No. 1 Kansas All They Can Handle Nov 18, 2009
He had 19 points in Memphis' first game of the season against Jackson State at FedExForum. His previous high coming into the season was 15 points against Maryland in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament last season while he was a member of the Duke Blue Devils. (Gotigersgo.com)
UT’s tackling problems exposed Nov 18, 2009
Strong safety Janzen Jackson was benched indefinitely and defensive back Mike Edwards was dismissed after being charged in an attempted armed robbery late last week ... The pair, along with safety Janzen Jackson, were charged in an attempted armed robbery outside a Knoxville convenience store on Thursday ... Kiffin is waiting to make a decision on Jackson s future as he obtains more information about the freshman s role. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tennessee football player arrested Nov 18, 2009
Wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson, 18, and defensive back Mike Edwards, 18, were permanently dismissed from the team, while former starting safety Janzen Jackson, 18, will continue to be barred from team activities while Kiffin awaits more information in his case. Three victims told police they were sitting in their parked vehicle about 2 a.m. last Thursday outside a convenience store near Tennessee's campus when two males dressed in hooded jackets, one brandishing a handgun, approached and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kiffin defends dismissals Nov 18, 2009
The pair, along with safety Janzen Jackson, were charged in an attempted armed robbery outside a Knoxville convenience store on Thursday. Kiffin is waiting to make a decision on Jackson's future as he obtains more information about the freshman's role. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Vols DB Oliver cited for theft after shoplifting Nov 18, 2009
Then early the next morning, freshmen , Mike Edwards and Janzen Jackson were arrested and charged with attempting to rob two people sitting in a car outside a convenience store near campus. Vols coaches are holding out hope that the charges against Jackson may still be dropped, although Kiffin wouldn't comment specifically Tuesday on the chances of Jackson returning to the team ... "We don't have all [Jackson's] information in," Kiffin said. (ESPN -- College Football)
Kiffin dismisses pair Nov 18, 2009
UT Sports Information. University of Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin announced Monday that freshman wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson and defensive back Mike Edwards have been permanently dismissed from the football team. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ranking The "Big Six" Nov 18, 2009
Sharp shooter and AAU teammate of Jackson -- -- and brother of Barton Antonio -- close out their seven-man class. Atlantic-10 powers Xavier and Dayton both put together strong classes as well. (InsideMizzou.com)
Investigation lets Chi-Chi's staff off hook Nov 17, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet concluded whether the green onions at Chi-Chi's came from Mexico, but they are actively investigating the possibility, said Dr. LeAnne Jackson, FDA's health science policy adviser ... FDA has not visited any of the U.S. farms to look for problems, Jackson said ... "We're working with the Mexican government to determine which farms were involved and what practice may have occurred to contribute to contamination so we can prevent this in the... (Yahoo News -- Hepatitis)
FANTASY JOE: The latest fantasy football news and strategy Nov 17, 2009
But he did the right thing in taking a knee on the 1-yard line late in Jacksonville's 24-22 victory against the New York Jets ... Jacksonville hasn't handled success well and is fit to be taken apart again on the road ... Dallas, meanwhile, shut down Eagles' big-play threat DeSean Jackson and will not give QB Aaron Rodgers much time to throw. (USA Today -- Sports)
Longtime Collections Firm Dissolves Amid Client Lawsuits Nov 17, 2009
The firm changed its name to Thomas & Cohen earlier this year, wrote Kim M. Jackson of Hawkins & Parnell, who is representing the firm in the Georgia cases, in an e-mail response to inquiries. "At that time, Mr. Trauner was no longer affiliated with the firm," Jackson wrote ... Jackson said the Web site is "outdated.". (Law.com)
Georgias top basketball player signs with Memphis Nov 17, 2009
He joins Will Barton, Chris Crawford and Joe Jackson ... I don t think that it s a coincidence that three other players from that team-Joe Jackson, Chris Crawford and now Tarik Black, all committed to the Memphis Tigers ... So you basically have 4 players from the Memphis Magic AAU squad(Jackson, Black, Crawford, Kendrick), one of the top shooting guards in the country in Will Barton, his brother Antonio who should be a good role player and a a big man role player in Hippolyte Tsafack. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Leopards Take to the Road Nov 17, 2009
Junior Lauren Jackson ... Jordan played four years as a small forward at Stonewall Jackson (Va. (Goleopards.com)
GA standout watches two that have offered Nov 17, 2009
Ole Miss commitment Clarence Jackson, a 6-foot-2, 218 pound running back/linebacker prospect from Fayetteville, Ga. made the trip from the Atlanta area over the weekend to watch two teams that have offered - Ole Miss and Tennessee. (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Forget The Hype AP; D. Jay Talbot/Icon SMIThe hoops world will get a look at UNC's Tyler Zeller, WVU's Casey Mitchell and Ohio State's Evan Turner this week.Disregard all about the preseason rankings: It's finally time to play basketball and for reality to set in. SI.com's Luke Winn breaks down the top 10 early season tournaments to watch. Nov 17, 2009
Purdue has greater Final Four potential in the long run, but speedy point guard Lewis Jackson suffered a foot/ankle injury in practice on Thursday, and that he'll miss the entire Paradise Jam. Without him the Boilers will be slightly less equipped to run, and the Vols will win a close one. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Two Vols charged in robbery kicked off team Nov 17, 2009
Kiffin said wide receiver , 18, and defensive back Mike Edwards, 18, were permanently dismissed from the team, while former starting safety Janzen Jackson, 18, will continue to be barred from team activities while Kiffin awaits more information in his case ... The victims identified Richardson and Edwards as the men who approached their vehicle, and Jackson as the one who told them to leave, the police report said ... Jackson, a Lake Charles, La. (ABC News)
Ole Miss tailgating Nov 17, 2009
Ole Miss vs. Tennessee. Ole Miss vs. Tennessee. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Virginia Tech to play Cincinnati at Landover in 2012 Nov 17, 2009
The Knoxville News Sentinel reported Monday that Mike Edwards and Nu'Keese Richardson were kicked off the team, while fellow freshman Janzen Jackson will not be allowed to participate in team activities until head coach Lane Kiffin receives more information about his role in the incident ... Police located the car the three victims said fled the scene and found Jackson, Edwards and Richardson with a woman driving. (ABC 7 News, DC)
interview with Cormac McCarthy Nov 17, 2009
A star of "No Country for Old Men," the actor directed and starred with Samuel L. Jackson in a film based on a play by Mr. McCarthy, "The Sunset Limited." It begins with one man preventing another from hurling himself in front of a subway train, and will air on HBO next year. Messrs. (Harper's Magazine)
Unfriend is US dictionary's 2009 word of the year Nov 17, 2009
Tennessee spokeswoman Tiffany Carpenter says the team will travel to Oxford without wide receiver NuKeese Richardson, safety Janzen Jackson and defensive back Mike Edwards ... Edwards posted a $19,500 bond, and Jackson was released on his own recognizance. (Fresno Bee)
Coghlan (NL), Bailey (AL) top rookies Nov 17, 2009
The Warriors traded disgruntled guard Stephen Jackson to Charlotte in a four-player deal. The Bobcats acquired Jackson and guard Acie Law for guard Raja Bell and forward Vladimir Radmanovic ... Jackson scored 13 points in Charlotte s loss in Orlando last night. (Boston Globe)
NFL Transaction Wire-Week Nine Nov 17, 2009
Friday: Placed CB Marlin Jackson on IR, signed DE Josh Thomas, placed S Bob Sanders on IR, signed TE Tom Santi from practice squad. Comments: The loss of Hagler is potentially significant as he was their starting SLB. Jackson didn't play a significant role this season since he wasn't fully recovered from last year's ACL surgery ... Jacksonville Jaguars. (GridIronGateway.com)
Signing Day Blog Nov 17, 2009
" (ED) 3:57: Who is left? As of today 10 of Scout.com's top 25 are still available. To go deeper, 17 of Scout.com's top 100 are still available. The 10 guy within the top 25 are Harrison Barnes, Brandon Knight, Tobias Harris, Josh Selby, C.J. Leslie, Jelan Kendrick, Terrence Jones, Corey Joseph, Ray McCallum and Justin Coleman. Harrison Barnes will announce on Friday at a press conference and Tobias Harris is expected to announce next week. Outside of those two, it appears the others will be... (CollegeInsiders.com)
Godfather of rap Nov 17, 2009
He was raised by his mother and grandmother in Jackson, Tennessee. At college, he encountered the verse of the black poet Langston Hughes, a discovery that led him to experimenting with spoken-word tracks on his early LPs. (BBC News -- Americas)
Comeback Short For Tide Cagers Nov 16, 2009
Grant and his team will be part of a doubleheader against Jackson State Tuesday with the womens team of Wendell Hudson. The ladies, who beat Tennessee Tech 73-68 to open their season Friday, will tip at 5:00 p.m., and the men will follow at 7:30. (BamaMag.com)
Kiffin takes tough stance on trio, more notes Nov 16, 2009
But on Sunday afternoon, Kiffin delved further into the current situation involving wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson, safety Janzen Jackson, and cornerback Mike Edwards and is stance on their status with the program. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Tennessee Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tiber Introduces 2010 Class Nov 16, 2009
6-2 forward Raquel Miller from Jackson, Tenn ... Raquel Miller 6-2 forward Hometown: Jackson, Tenn. (Siusalukis.com)
Hearing set to discuss BJC deal Nov 16, 2009
com Residents of Commerce and Jackson and Banks counties will have the opportunity today to voice their feelings about the sale of their nonprofit community hospital to a private firm, but few have shown strong feelings about the deal so far ... Residents of Commerce and Jackson and Banks counties will have the opportunity today to voice their feelings about the sale of their nonprofit community hospital to a private firm, but few have shown strong feelings about the deal so far ... The attorney... (Athens Banner-Herald)
FANTASY REVELATIONS Nov 16, 2009
Jacksonville 24, N.Y. Jets 22 ... Oh sure, MJD could've easily finished with 146 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday, but his spur-of-the-moment, selfless act of reviving Jacksonville's playoff hopes deserves all the bells and whistles at our disposal ... and certainly after seven certifiable fantasy stars -- McNabb, LT, Antonio Gates, Brent Celek, Philip Rivers, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin -- and one out-of-the-blue gem (Jason Avant) helped produce 54 combined points and 793 total yards. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Same old mistakes for Jets Nov 16, 2009
The Jacksonville running back stopped at the 1 and took a knee, keeping the clock ticking and setting up Josh Scobee's 21-yard field goal that gave the Jaguars a 24-22 victory over the New York Jets as time expired Sunday ... With the Jaguars (5-4) facing second-and-6 from the 10, Jones-Drew took a handoff up the middle and went down to give Jacksonville first-and-goal from the 1 with about 11/2 minutes left ... Everything went right, so we can smile on the way back to Jacksonville. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kiffin: Charged players to sit out indefinitely Nov 16, 2009
Coach Lane Kiffin said Sunday he has no timeline for making a decision on the future of wide receiver , safety Janzen Jackson and defensive back Mike Edwards ... Jackson had been a starter and Richardson and Edwards had been providing depth on special teams. (ESPN -- College Football)
