Report: Workers say they were repaid

Current and former employees of the Fiesta Bowl said they were encouraged to donate money to specific political candidates and were reimbursed by the bowl through bonus payments, an allegation the bowl game's CEO denies, The Arizona Republic reported.

Big 12 dominates McShay's draft board

...Thomas, Houston Texans 17. Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, Baltimore Ravens 22. Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham, Arizona Cardinals The Big 12's previous record of seven first-round selections was set in 2009

...28: Head coach Mike Holmgren of the Seattle Seahawks watches warmups before the game with the Arizona Cardinals on December 28, 2008 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Stephen Dunn...

La Salle settles injured player's lawsuit

A private university will pay $7.5 million to provide care to a football player who suffered a severe brain injury in a 2005 game, settling a case that questioned how the school handled a concussion the player allegedly suffered a month earlier.

Personnel Points: Rebel rise

In his weekly discussion of who is rising on NFL draft boards, Mel Kiper points out Ole Miss do-it-all star Dexter McCluster, who might not tip the scales at over 170 pounds, but still scares defenses. Plus a Florida first-round lock, and more.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

The Herd Football Fix

Colin Cowherd talks Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bearcats and NFL injuries

Coxson ready for Big Ten challenge

Adrian Coxson has always wanted the ball. Switching to quarterback from wide receiver -- so that the Penn State commit could be involved in each snap -- wasn't always in the plan, but it's been a chance to show his versatility.

Jags owner: Drafting Tebow possible

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver says drafting Tim Tebow, the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who grew up in Jacksonville and has top-ranked Florida seeking its third national championship in four seasons, is something he will consider next year.

The Heisman Trophy speaks!

The Heisman Trophy has a few things to get off his chest, and he chose Page 2 to reveal them.

ACC recruiting nuggets

...added, "I think he is falling under the radar national and reminds a lot of Arizona Cardinals receiver and special teams standout Sean Morey when I recruited him out of high school."...

Big Ten lunch links

...the chest of former Iowa defensive end standout Kenny Iwebema, who's now with the Arizona Cardinals

Free-agent signings thus far

...Texans OL Mark Lewis, Miami Dolphins WR Jaison Williams, Washington Redskins Oregon State WR Shane Morales, Arizona Cardinals OT Tavita Thompson, New York Jets SS Greg Laybourn, invited to New Orleans Saints minicamp UCLA...

Former Terps, Blue Devils sign as free agents

...signed or are expected to sign deals in the coming days, include: • LB Chase Bullock -- Arizona Cardinals • OL Scott Burley -- Washington Redskins • DL Jeremy Navarre -- Jacksonville Jaguars • LB Dave Philistin...

Big East and the NFL draft: Historic day for three schools

...6, Green Bay Packers • Mike Mickens, DB, 7, Dallas Cowboys • Trevor Canfield, OG, 7, Arizona Cardinals Thoughts: Kind of surprising that Mickens went after Underwood and Smith, when he was generally regarded...

USF's Selvie seeks big finish

...up when the Pittsburgh Steelers trained at South Florida before their Super Bowl win over the Arizona Cardinals. He saw how Steelers linebacker James Harrison, the NFL's defensive player of the year...