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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -For Jake Grove's first two seasons in the NFL, big Ted Washington always seemed to be in his way.At almost every practice, Grove had to block the 365-pound (or more) nose tackle, an important step in the growing process for the

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -Guard Nathan Bennett used to wait for the play calls, wishing Clemson's coaches would ask the offensive line to dig out the yards yet knowing it was more likely a fancy, downfield pass to some skill player.``You look to the sidel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -DeAngelo Williams has learned there's a big difference between college football and the NFL.The Carolina Panthers' rookie running back has gone from getting no carries in the season opener, to rushing for 74 yards in Week 2, to

IRVING, Texas (AP) -Now that police have decided Terrell Owens was hospitalized because of an ``accidental overdose,'' the next big decision involving the Dallas Cowboys receiver is up to his coach, Bill Parcells.Owens practiced Thursday for the fir

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -In a perfect world, Byron Leftwich would be the quarterback for the Washington Redskins, and Mark Brunell would still be the quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars.Leftwich grew up on 58th Street in Southeast Washington. He and

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -They're 3-0, coming off an emotional win in their return to New Orleans and heading on the road after a short week.Everything points to a letdown for the Saints as they travel to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.``For us, i

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -A game they absolutely, positively cannot afford to lose wasn't supposed to come this quickly.Yet, quarterback Trent Green is sidelined with head trauma. The offensive line is in turmoil. The entire offensive approach is in fl

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -Iowa has welcomed the nation's top-ranked team into Kinnick Stadium before. But the hype surrounding those games was never this big.The undivided attention of a national TV audience - and possibly the best chance the Hawkeyes h

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -Kory Sheets figures if you don't touch him, he'll score.The Purdue running back's simple philosophy on the art of reaching the end zone has him tied for the national lead in scoring and touchdowns. He has crossed the goal

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -The Cleveland Browns seem to have found a starting quarterback after years of controversy and shuffling at the position.Now, they just have to make sure he stays healthy enough to play.Charlie Frye's gutty play through three games