November 05, 2009

UGA’s Joe Cox Keeps Job After ‘Reality Check’

Joe Cox knows he’s not the only reason Georgia won’t win the SEC or play in a major bowl this season. The quarterback can’t be blamed for Georgia giving up more points or rushing for fewer yards per game than any team in the Southeastern Conference.


November 02, 2009

UGA’s Mark Richt Mum On Whether He’ll Bench QB Joe Cox

Georgia coach Mark Richt isn’t saying if he plans to bench quarterback Joe Cox. Cox was yanked from a 41-17 loss to top-ranked Florida after throwing three interceptions, and Richt declined to say Sunday night if the move is permanent. Sophomore Logan Gray also struggled, throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.


October 21, 2009

Atlanta Falcons Release D.J. Shockley, Sign Antone Smith

The Atlanta Falcons have released quarterback, D.J. Shockley from their practice squad and signed running back Antone Smith.


September 15, 2009

Philadelphia Eagles Add Michael Vick to 53-man Roster; Baskett Released

The Philadelphia Eagles have elevated Michael Vick to the team’s 53-man roster.


September 14, 2009

John Fox Sticking With Jake Delhomme As Carolina Panthers QB

Jake Delhomme is still Carolina’s starter - even after 11 turnovers in two games. Coach John Fox defended his beleaguered quarterback Monday, a day after he threw four interceptions and lost a fumble in the Panthers’ 38-10 loss to Philadelphia.


August 24, 2009

Eagles Teammates Say Michael Vick Ready To Play

Michael Vick’s teammates say the quarterback looks ready to play when the Philadelphia Eagles host Jacksonville on Thursday. “As a defensive guy watching, I think he’s ready,“ safety Quintin Mikell said Monday.


August 17, 2009

Clemson Names Augusta Resident Kyle Parker As Starting Quarterback

Redshirt freshman and Augusta resident Kyle Parker will be the starting quarterback when Clemson opens the season against Middle Tennessee next month. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director has more.

Dabo Swinney Not Ready To Name Clemson Starting QB

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney isn’t ready to say who his starting quarterback will be. Swinney wouldn’t name a starter after Saturday’s scrimmage.


August 04, 2009

Organizer: Michael Vick ‘Celebration’ Postponed

A hometown celebration for Michael Vick in Virginia has been postponed. An organizer for the “Michael Vick Community Celebration” scheduled for Saturday said the job-hunting former NFL quarterback informed him Monday he could not appear at the Newport News event because of a conflict.

Organizer: Michael Vick ‘Celebration’ Postponed

A hometown celebration for Michael Vick in Virginia has been postponed. An organizer for the “Michael Vick Community Celebration” scheduled for Saturday said the job-hunting former NFL quarterback informed him Monday he could not appear at the Newport News event because of a conflict.


July 30, 2009

Clemson QB Kyle Parker Spending Quality Time In Augusta

Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker has a very good reason for spending some time in Augusta. WJBF News Channel 6 Sports Director Chris Kane explains.


July 29, 2009

Jim Zorn: Redskins Don’t Want Michael Vick ‘At This Juncture’

Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn says the team will not sign Michael Vick “at this juncture.“ Speaking to the media Wednesday, as players are reporting for Redskins training camp, Zorn says he wishes Vick the best and is sure the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback will return to the NFL.


July 28, 2009

Cincinnati Bengals Not Interested In Michael Vick

Bengals owner Mike Brown hopes some other NFL team decides to give quarterback Michael Vick another chance. Brown praised commissioner Roger Goodell’s decision to conditionally reinstate Vick, giving him a chance to resume his career after serving jail time for running a dogfighting ring. Brown, who is known for giving players extra chances, said Tuesday he hopes some team signs Vick soon.

Tony Dungy: Michael Vick Focused On Putting Life Back Together

Tony Dungy says he believes Michael Vick is focused on putting his life back together. The Super Bowl-winning former coach has agreed to mentor Vick as part of the quarterback’s conditional reinstatement to the NFL.

Michael Vick Grateful For NFL Reinstatement

Michael Vick could play in regular-season NFL games as early as October. Now he just needs to find a team. The suspended former Atlanta quarterback says he’s grateful to be conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Vick can immediately participate in preseason practices, workouts and meetings and could play in the final two preseason games if he can find a team that will sign him. A number of teams have already said they would not.

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