29 Results for simeon rice

Illinois' Wilson still needs time to blossom

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...speed in the 40-yard dash. And he's often been compared to former Illinois star Simeon Rice.  But Wilson lacked the résumé of many Butkus candidates. He recorded only 29 tackles (3...

Blog | October 02, 2008

Illini want to put on show for legends

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...Miller said. The reunion holds special meaning for Miller, who grew up watching Hardy, Howard and Simeon Rice and heard about Butkus from his father. Miller has sensed similar excitement from sophomore linebacker Martez...

Blog | September 03, 2008

25 things to watch in the Big Ten

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

    AP Photo/Tony Ding   Michigan's Rich Rodriguez is one of the new faces in the Big Ten. Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg As th...

Blog | August 27, 2008

Checking in with ... Martez Wilson

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...from Wilson, a 6-4, 246-pound specimen who often draws comparisons to former Illinois star Simeon Rice, another Chicago product who set the Big Ten sacks record [45]. Wilson collected 29 tackles and...

Blog | August 13, 2008

Ranking the Big Ten linebackers (individual)

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...this name much higher in future linebacker rankings. Wilson has drawn comparisons to former Illinois star Simeon Rice and will showcase his athleticism at weak-side linebacker this fall. At 6-foot-4 and...

Blog | August 06, 2008

Brady to rest arm, but toasts Taylor's exit

Tim Graham, AFC East

...traded Taylor to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Taylor, the NFL's active sacks leader (if Simeon Rice is done playing) has turfed Brady more than any other quarterback. "[Patriots left tackle Matt] Light...

Blog | July 24, 2008

Keep your eyes on these 11

Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten

...defensive midsection, which loses starters J Leman and Antonio Steele. Often likened to former Illini star Simeon Rice, he was among the headliners of Illinois' program-changing 2007 recruiting class. Wilson added 10-15...

Blog | July 15, 2008

NFL works on Steelers' turf

...NFL would change the time of the game against the Bears. Colts go without Rice: The Colts' release of Simeon Rice shows he has nothing left for any team this year. With Dwight Freeney...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2007

Losing Freeney is enormous

Matt Williamson

...the rest of the season. To help make up for the loss of Freeney, Indianapolis signed Simeon Rice. Rice was cut by the Buccaneers, who run a very similar defensive scheme to the Colts...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2007

Tank Johnson itching to play

...The Broncos might be having some second thoughts about the $3 million signing of defensive end Simeon Rice. Rice was deactivated for the Week 5 game against the Chargers. Mike Shanahan said the reason...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2007

Rice a good fit in Denver

Matt Williamson

Denver has signed Simeon Rice to a one-year contract and I like the move. At 33 years old Rice isn...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 04, 2007

Rice makes sense in Denver

The Broncos' signing of former Bucs defensive end Simeon Rice shouldn't come as a surprise. Once the Broncos lost Ebenezer Ekuban for the season, they...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2007

Leftwich market slow

...take a little more time than expected. Rice in mix: The Broncos and the Rams appear to be the hottest teams for former Bucs defensive end Simeon Rice, but there is no guarantee a...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2007

Winners all in Kendall trade

The Pete Kendall trade was a fast one, put together by the Redskins and the Jets in less than 24 hours. The Jets will receive a fifth-round pick in 20...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 23, 2007

Giants' intentions are clear

It's pretty easy to see the Giants are using the threat of signing Simeon Rice to hasten Michael Strahan's decision-making process on whether he is going to retire or...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | August 02, 2007