Kneel at the feet of the football gods

The football gods have blessed us with these New Orleans Saints, and cursed Bill Belichick.

Bowl projections top all searches

ESPN.com ranks the top searches for November 2009

Top sports programs of the week

Here are the highest rated TV programs from the week of Nov. 16-22, 2009, according to The Nielsen Co.

Young throws for 387 yards, including game-winning TD to Britt

Vince Young hit a leaping Kenny Britt for a 10-yard touchdown as time expired, and the Tennessee Titans rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17 Sunday for their fifth straight victory.

Weis' silence speaks volumes

Charlie Weis started his tenure at Notre Dame by talking a big game. He may have finished his time in South Bend silently.

'09 Saints battling legend of '07 Patriots

Someday, probably in two or three decades, Randall Gay just might have the luckiest grandchildren ever. They'll get to hear stories about two of th...

NFC West draft watch: Quarterbacks

Two weeks have passed since Steve Muench of Scouts Inc. shared insights on offensive linemen who might appeal to NFC West teams in the 2010 NFL draft....

Black and Blue all over: Third-down split

...to the new C.S Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital at the University of Michigan, writes Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee. Packers tight end Jermichael Finley was upset he didn't get...

Packers improve playoff prospects behind Rodgers' three touchdowns

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.

Woodson gives to new hospital

Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that.

...runs a pass pattern against the Washington Redsklns at Ford Field on September 27, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Redskins 19-14. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images

Rhodes demoted in favor of Smith

Jets safety Kerry Rhodes has been demoted by coach Rex Ryan in favor of Eric Smith.

Quinn: Possible Weis firing 'horrible'

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn says Notre Dame would be making a mistake if it fires coach Charlie Weis.

Mallett loaded with physical tools, potential

...first-round pick. However, given his lack of game experience (11 starts this season, spot duty at Michigan in 2007) and questions about whether the spread system of Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino could translate to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Behind the Big Board: DT central

Mel Kiper looks at his final Big Board before Thanksgiving 2009 and is struck by one major element: quality DTs (think Ndamukong Suh, Carlos Dunalp, Gerald McCoy) are everywhere on it.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009