Monday, October 16, 2006
FROM THE WORLD OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL
This doesn't have anything to do with fantasy football, but it is an amusing story. If you don't know what makes it amusing, look up the game on Google.
(This story submitted by Miguel Caballero, owner of the ZFL's Fast Food Aficianados. For more from Miguel, visit againagain.blogspot.com.)
Join-a-Team, Not-a-Gang Program
The Miami-Dade Police Department and the University of Miami join forces.
Oct. 14, 2006
The Miami Dade Police Department kicked off their annual "Join-a-Team, Not-a-Gang program on Tuesday, October 10th. This program is a cooperative effort, which includes Miami Dade Public Schools, the University of Miami Athletic Department, and Florida Power & Light Company.
The program gives out a "Most Improved Student Award". Each hard working student will get a chance to visit a University of Miami football practice, a tour of athletic facilities, and a chance to meet the University of Miami football coaches and student-athletes.
Students are selected by their school and selection is based on improvement in academics, behavior, and attendance. The visits take place once a week and continue through football season. Winners and a D.A.R.E. officer from each school will be visiting the school once a week throughout the football season.
This Saturday, the Miami Dade Police Department will bring about 700 children to the Miami vs. FIU football game as part of the program.
(This story submitted by Miguel Caballero, owner of the ZFL's Fast Food Aficianados. For more from Miguel, visit againagain.blogspot.com.)
Join-a-Team, Not-a-Gang Program
The Miami-Dade Police Department and the University of Miami join forces.
Oct. 14, 2006
The Miami Dade Police Department kicked off their annual "Join-a-Team, Not-a-Gang program on Tuesday, October 10th. This program is a cooperative effort, which includes Miami Dade Public Schools, the University of Miami Athletic Department, and Florida Power & Light Company.
The program gives out a "Most Improved Student Award". Each hard working student will get a chance to visit a University of Miami football practice, a tour of athletic facilities, and a chance to meet the University of Miami football coaches and student-athletes.
Students are selected by their school and selection is based on improvement in academics, behavior, and attendance. The visits take place once a week and continue through football season. Winners and a D.A.R.E. officer from each school will be visiting the school once a week throughout the football season.
This Saturday, the Miami Dade Police Department will bring about 700 children to the Miami vs. FIU football game as part of the program.
Monday, October 02, 2006
AND HE DIDN'T EVEN APPEAR ON THE COVER OF MADDEN
Ricky Williams injures heel on locker-room door
ESPN.com news services
TORONTO -- Ricky Williams' luck with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL has yet to improve.
Williams, the Miami Dolphins running back who is playing with the Argos this season while he sits out a one-year suspension from the NFL, injured his left heel Saturday in a freak locker-room accident during a 23-16 win over the Calgary Stampeders.
He was playing in his second game since returning from a broken arm earlier in the season. Williams was suspended for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and is expected to return to the Dolphins in 2007.
The Toronto Star reported Williams suffered a serious gash on his left heel when a locker room door slammed shut behind him. He was expected to be examined Monday to determine if the accident damaged his Achilles tendon.
"We do know that it's his Achilles, but we have to wait for the [X-ray] pictures," coach Mike Clemons told the newspaper, adding he did not know the severity of the damage.
Williams scored on a 9-yard touchdown run before the accident happened.
ESPN.com news services
TORONTO -- Ricky Williams' luck with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL has yet to improve.
Williams, the Miami Dolphins running back who is playing with the Argos this season while he sits out a one-year suspension from the NFL, injured his left heel Saturday in a freak locker-room accident during a 23-16 win over the Calgary Stampeders.
He was playing in his second game since returning from a broken arm earlier in the season. Williams was suspended for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy and is expected to return to the Dolphins in 2007.
The Toronto Star reported Williams suffered a serious gash on his left heel when a locker room door slammed shut behind him. He was expected to be examined Monday to determine if the accident damaged his Achilles tendon.
"We do know that it's his Achilles, but we have to wait for the [X-ray] pictures," coach Mike Clemons told the newspaper, adding he did not know the severity of the damage.
Williams scored on a 9-yard touchdown run before the accident happened.
