Nebraska and Northwestern have fallen. Penn State might be next. Can ‘Bama and USC, Oklahoma and Texas, be far behind? Dennis Dodd can’t take it anymore — the corporate jackals must get their hands off our uniforms.
Culture clash over uniform revolution … but the new duds sell
San Diego Chargers RB Ryan Mathews (undisclosed) was involved in a car accident Tuesday, July 31, that may cause him to miss practice. He was ‘just a little shaken up,’ but the team isn’t releasing any more details. He was taken to the hospital while complaining of pain, but no other injuries were reported. Police officers said drugs and alcohol did not appear to play a part.
Chargers | Ryan Mathews in car accident
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman enters the season as the team’s No. 1 running back on the depth chart. ‘It’s just crazy how time changes,’ Redman said, remembering back to his rookie year when he almost failed his conditioning test with the team. ‘I’m here coming in as No. 1 on the depth chart. I feel like a totally different player, I feel like a professional. I’m taking on a leadership role in the running back room, guys are looking up to me,’ Redman said.
Steelers | Isaac Redman tops on depth chart
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders (undisclosed) was held out of practice as a precautionary measure Sunday, July 29. The Steelers had the day off Monday, July 30.
Steelers | Emmanuel Sanders rested
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Keenan Lewis (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury and will be evaluated further.
Steelers | Keenan Lewis has shoulder injury
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman was briefly knocked out of practice Sunday, July 29, as he was shaken up after a block. He is the team’s most physical back, and teammate LaMarr Woodley said it takes an entire team to bring Redman down.
Steelers | Isaac Redman shaken up
The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent OT Ray Willis (Jets) Tuesday, July 31, and waived FB Taylor Gentry in a corresponding move.
Chiefs | Ray Willis signs
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent WR Andrew Brewer (UFL) Tuesday, July 31, and waived WR Ronald Johnson (ankle) in a corresponding move.
Eagles | Andrew Brewer signs
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu has stood out early in training camp. He has a better burst than the team’s other backs competing for the starting running back duties.
Our View: This comes as no surprise, as burst is not what will keep Helu from assuming the lead back role. He needs to stay healthy and inspire Mike Shanahan’s trust for that to happen. His upside as the lead back and the overall upside of the running game justifies a pick in the seventh round of Helu in a tough year at running back. Even if he only gets 12-15 carries a game, that could be enough to have RB2 value with Robert Griffin III occupying the mind of defensive coordinators.
Redskins | Roy Helu looking sharp
A pep band played while backers wearing blue-and-white attire lined the sidewalks to slap high-fives and shake hands with Nittany Lions as they snaked their way to their workouts.
Fans turn out to rally for Penn State team despite roster uncertainty