Kicking time no joking matter for ECU (The News & Observer)

“We miss the first one and I was like, ‘We’ll be all right,’ ” Holtz said.

ECU’s defense, which held Arkansas to 283 total yards, got the ball back and gave Hartman a second chance in regulation. From virtually the same spot on the field, Hartman missed wide right.

On ECU’s only possession in OT, Hartman missed wide left.

Hartman is one of 28 seniors who played their final game. Holtz’s first recruiting class improved from 5-6 in Holtz’s first season, to post ..read more

COL FB: Texas Tech 41, Mich. State 31 (UPI)

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 3 (UPI) — Steven Sheffield completed 6-of-6 passes during a game-winning drive Saturday, leading Texas Tech to a 41-31 win over Michigan State at the Alamo Bowl.

Sheffield passed for 88 yards after starter Taylor Potts injured a finger on his passing hand.

Tech converted two key fourth-down plays in the fourth quarter.

Potts passed for 384 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Baron Batch scored twice on 22 carries for 99 yards and added 85 yards on six receptions.

Detron Lewis ..read more

Fitzpatrick is ready to go for Bills – ProFootballTalk

New Bills G.M. Buddy Nix will have a chance to evaluate quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in person this week.

Fitzpatrick (ankle) took the majority of first team reps for the second straight day Thursday, and should start against the Colts Sunday.

With Fitzpatrick back in the mix, the football populace will be robbed of a Brian Brohm vs. Curtis Painter duel.

The Bills will try to avoid losing to a number one ..read more

Disappointing decision – Washington Post (blog)

I suppose if the Indianapolis Colts wind up holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of the first Sunday evening in February that the ends will have justified the means. But from where we sit now, Jim Caldwell’s decision to turn his nose up at a shot at historic greatness stinks. Removing Peyton Manning and essentially all the Colts starters while playing at home with the lead stinks. As we judge Caldwell’s decision right here, right now, it seems ..read more

Was the Colts’ Decision to Rest Their Starters Improper? – New York Times (blog)

December 27

FINAL: Jets 29, Colts 15

The Jets suddenly control their own playoff destiny, but they must defeat unbeaten Indianapolis on the road.

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Colts Vs. Jaguars Live Game Stream Provides Thursday Night Excitement – Associated Content

Jacksonville is Hosting Indianapolis in a Great Divisional Game Between the Two Teams

It’s Colts vs. Jaguars on live stream Thursday night football. The Colts vs. Jaguars game score is not what the Colts vs. Jaguars first half was supposed to look like, and Jacksonville is playing Indianapolis much tougher than most experts would have predicted. The first half of the game has been a very exciting one, with Jacksonville trailing at one point, but coming back to take a 17-14 ..read more

Is Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski on the hot seat? – Cincy Jungle (blog)

This isn’t a report based on any other factual reports that are related to the subject. This is merely speculation based on the team’s poor passing performances, as well as items during the last offseason. This is speculation and debate and take it as such.

I’m of the school that you can only blame coaches and coordinators so much before you look at the players. Are they executing? Why so many false starts? What about that missed block on ..read more

Record-Breaking ‘Half-Blood Prince’ Sales

As expected Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince broke records with midnight viewing sales totaling $22.2 million at 3,003 locations. 

The sixth installment in the series, which cost $400 million to make, beat out The Dark Knight which previously held the record at $18.5 million. 

Half-Blood Prince is set to break other records with its debut this week in all major international territories.

 

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Tom Felton…Twilight Bound?

Tom Felton wants a piece of that Twilight pie. 

“I’d be thrilled to join that franchise.”

Rumors have been circulating that the 20-year-old Harry Potter star will be joining the cast for the vampire series’ third installment. 

“Yeah I heard that… I have no idea. The internet is a great source for rumors, man. But, you know, yeah… I mean my agent’s ear is to the ground so you never know what’s going to happen.”  

So, Tom…who would win in a fight…Draco Malfoy or Edward ..read more

Rupert Grint: Happy He Made The Cut

Whew!

Rupert Grint was more than a little anxious to find out whether his character Ron Weasley bit the bullet in the Harry Potter series’ final book.  

“I do have to admit, I did do a little sneaky peek at the back to see if my name was still there.”

The star goes on to say:

“There was so much hype, especially with the seventh book, about who’s going to die. We had sort of heard that quite a few people were going to die, so ..read more