Browns fall to Steelers as costly penalties loom
The Browns struggle with penalties nullifying big gains and stalling drives in a 23 14 loss to Pittsburgh. Tim Couch passes for 181 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions as Aaron Shea holding negates a 29 yard gain to Quincy Morgan. Amos Zereoue racks up 111 yards on 29 carries for the Steelers while Dennis Northcutt’s 87 yard punt return sparks an early Browns lead before Pittsburgh pulls away.
Browns seek faster rhythm through shotgun passes and more receivers
Browns quarterback Tim Couch went 14 for 25 for 181 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions as Cleveland struggled for first downs in a loss to Pittsburgh. Coach Butch Davis and OC Bruce Arians push for tempo, more shotgun sets, and fewer tight ends to spark the offense, while worry over turnovers and fear of sack pressure lingers. Couch and receivers Dennis Northcutt and Quincy Morgan defend the plan to push the pass, with six of the nine first downs coming on two scoring drives. The Steelers used inventive plays including a double reverse and three players throwing passes, exposing the Browns’ cautious approach seven games from the postseason.
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Canes tumble as Sooners take AP No 1
Miami slips from the top after a shaky win over Rutgers and drops from No 1 in the AP poll ending a 21 week run. Oklahoma rises to No 1 with a 27 11 win over Colorado while Ohio State climbs to No 3 after other top teams stumble.
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Oklahoma Joins Miami Atop USA Today ESPN Poll
The college football polls retain their top positions as Oklahoma and Miami share No 1 in the USA Today ESPN poll. Oklahoma leads Miami by 14 points in the AP panel with 1 818 points to Miamis 1 804 and 32 first place votes to 28 for Oklahoma. Notre Dame falls to No 9 after a 14-7 loss to Boston College.
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USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Poll Ranks Through Nov 2
The top 25 college football teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses and total points. Maryland 135 leads in second place with 106 for Tennessee and 64 for TCU.
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Singh wins Tour Championship in Atlanta with late birdies
Vijay Singh closes with a 3-under 67 to finish 12-under 268 and win the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake, holding off Charles Howell II who finishes two back after a 66. David Toms places third. Tiger Woods ties for seventh after a rough start. Kerry Kelly makes an ace on No. 11 during the weekend drama.
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Barrera Triumphs In Unanimous Decision Over Tapia
Marco Antonio Barrera defeated Johnny Tapia by unanimous decision in a 12 round featherweight bout in Las Vegas. Barrera controlled the pace with precise jabs, preventing Tapia from landing damaging punches and signaling his status as the top 126 pounder.
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Kenyans dominate New York City Marathon winners
Kenyas dominate the New York City Marathon with Joyce Chepchumba clinching the women’s title in 2:25:56 amid cool, calm conditions. Rodgers Rep captured the men’s crown in 2:08:07, with teammates Christopher Cheboiboch and Laban Kipkemboi close behind. Maria Runyan, the first legally blind Olympian, led Americans in fifth place, narrowly ahead of defending champ Margaret Okayo.
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Unbeaten contenders shape BCS drama with upsets possible
Sooners Hurricanes and Buckeyes could reach Fiesta if they win out as Miami Ohio State battle for top bowls. Notre Dame, Georgia, Texas and Washington State stay in the mix with several scenarios centering on undefeateds and one loss teams, while Miami carries a 30 game win streak into Tennessee.
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