Crouch quits NFL again after brief Packers stint
The Associated Press reports Eric Crouch has left the Green Bay Packers on the eve of full-squad work, ending his bid to back up Brett Favre. Sher men: personal reasons, no further detail. Andre Johnson signs six-year Texans deal worth nearly 39 million dollars with a 13.5 million bonus. Jerome Bettis, Dan Rooney changes noted. Jer Garcia may miss start of 49ers camp with back injury. Steelers’ coach Cowher keeps Bettis job contested by Amos Zereoue. Rams release Wilkins and Cooper. Bengals waive LaVar Glover.
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Browns open 2003 camp without seven drafted picks
Browns coach Butch Davis laments 0-for-7 signings as seven first and second round draftees miss opening practice. He notes ongoing contract talks and signs underwhelming attendance from rookies while Nate Hybl shines in camp among a sea of lesser-known players.
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Browns hope Mitchell and Tucker form the crew on line
Browns coaches see Mitchell, nicknamed Bonecrusher, and 6-6, 330-pound Ryan Tucker as the strongest pair on the line. Mitchell, raw but determined, bench-presses 475 pounds and aims to convert his potential into production after signing the largest rookie bonus in five years.
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Browns training camp chatter on Couch Holcomb choice
Chronicle-Telegram sportswriter Scott Petrak weighs Browns quarterback drama in Berea. He notes Davis praising Nate Hybl while debating whether Couch or Holcomb fits best, and argues the starter matters despite similar talent. The piece frames camp as revealing and uncertain with four months to playoffs.
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Coughlin Reflects On Logic And Golf From Ci Pages
Dan Coughlin, columnist and TV-8 sportscaster, recalls his Ci pages subject, a father who taught logic to students while playing golf. The 70s era figure, aged around 88, kept a steady 88 in rounds, white hair and lined face, still teaching and scoring well.
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Non‑BCS schools form coalition for wider postseason access
Tulane president Scott Cowen convened 44 presidents from non‑BCS programs to create the Presidential Coalition for Athletic Reform. They seek broader Division I‑A access, lower financial requirements, and higher academic standards, pressuring a September 6 meeting with BCS representatives and potentially a playoff system.
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