...the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at the Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

...pitcher Cole Hamels delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

...before the start of their game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

...pitcher Cole Hamels delivers a pitch against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

...during the first half at Beaver Stadium September 12, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images

...leave the park in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

Syracuse hoping effort equals wins soon

...losing. Obviously, we've lost a lot in the past, but that was different."    Chris Gardner/Getty Images   Syracuse coach Doug Marrone is considering simplifying the Orange's playbook. There does...

...Beaver Stadium September 12, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. Penn State won 28-7. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images

...Pittsburgh Steelers line during the first half of their preseason game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE

...the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of their preseason game at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Gardner-US PRESSWIRE 8/22/2009 7:53:50 PM

Seven-step drop

...s James Walker Here are seven notes and observations from the second week of preseason games: Chris Gardner/US Presswire Ziggy Hood collected two sacks last Saturday against the Redskins. A rookie who is...

Camp Confidential: Eagles limping home

...nbsp;   Chris Gardner/US Presswire   Rampant injuries are threatening the continuity Eagles coach Andy Reid prefers at training...

Del Rio confident in Jaguars' course

...nbsp;   Chris Gardner/US Presswire   Jack Del Rio plans to be more of a teacher during training camp...

What made Jim Johnson different?

...examples of how Johnson was able to maximize the talent of his defensive personnel:     Chris Gardner/Getty Images   Jim Johnson left his mark on the National Football League. "I'...

Who's the best back in the ACC?

...and both of them are drawing equal praise from their opponents throughout the league.     Chris Gardner/Getty Images   C.J. Spiller said that he doesn't want the workload on...