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NFL: Azumah remains close to his school (New Hampshire)
Unlike many former and current professional athletes, Jerry Azumah has never forgotten where he came from. Specifically, he has shown an undying loyalty to the University of New Hampshire, where he was arguably the best athlete in the history of the NCAA Division I-AA institution, according to people formerly and currently connected with the college.
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Mar 24, 2006, 07:27
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Former A-10 Standout Azumah Announces Retirement
LAKE FOREST, IL - Chicago Bears cornerback Jerry Azumah announced his retirement from the National Football League on Thursday after a seven-year career highlighted by two post-season appearances and his selection to the Pro Bowl following a career-best 2003 season.
Mar 24, 2006, 06:19
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NFL: Bad hip ends Azumah's career (New Hampshire)
As the Bears welcomed Brian Griese and settled in with Israel Idonije on Wednesday, they also prepared to say farewell to cornerback and Pro Bowl kick returner Jerry Azumah. His retirement because of an arthritic hip condition that flared in training camp and cost him the best part of last season will be announced Thursday.
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Mar 23, 2006, 10:05
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NFL: The face of ... Samkon Gado (Liberty)
Think going from Division I-AA backup to NFL starter is a big leap? You should see the one Samkon Gado plans to make next.
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Mar 20, 2006, 07:47
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NFL: Ex-ISU assistant ready to take Saints higher
INDIANAPOLIS — Despite his recent hiring as new head coach of the New Orleans Saints, former Eastern Illinois quarterback Sean Payton has not been one to forget his roots. When he was hired by the Saints last month, he became the third Eastern Illinois graduate to become a head coach in the NFL — joining Denver’s Mike Shanahan and Minnesota’s Brad Childress.
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Feb 26, 2006, 10:32
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NFL: McNair's new deal to take time (Alcorn State)
NASHVILLE - Tennessee general manager Floyd Reese said Friday reworking Steve McNair's contract into something that's acceptable to both the Titans and the quarterback is going to be a "long, drawn-out process."
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Feb 19, 2006, 09:35
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NFL: Joe Lombardi named a Falcons' assistant (VMI)
The facial resemblance is undeniable, the bloodlines are unparalleled, and the future is still undetermined. But thanks to the Atlanta Falcons, Joe Lombardi, the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi (for whom the Super Bowl trophy is named), now has a chance to make a name for himself.
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Feb 15, 2006, 11:21
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NFL: Coughlin Announces Coaching Hires/Assignment (VMI)
Giants head coach Tom Coughlin today announced several changes to his coaching staff. David Merritt has moved from a defensive assistant to the assistant secondary coach. He will be in charge of safeties while working with new secondary coach Peter Giunta. Tom Quinn has been hired as the team’s new assistant special teams coach. He replaces Mike Priefer, who was recently named the Kansas City Chiefs’ special teams coach. Andre Curtis has joined Coughlin’s staff as the defensive quality control coach.
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Feb 15, 2006, 11:17
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NFL: Boom! Just like that, Madden is in the Hall (Cal Poly)
The first thing Jim Otto did Saturday upon learning former Raiders coach John Madden was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was call team owner Al Davis.
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Feb 6, 2006, 08:01
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NFL: Once Orono, today Detroit (Maine)
He's the same guy. Yes, he's bigger than the skinny kid who first stepped onto the practice field at the University of Maine five years ago. Better known, too. Lofa Tatupu has national name recognition among NFL fans and not because the syllables dance off the tongue.
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Feb 5, 2006, 09:26
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NFL: Kreider content with unsung role (New Hampshire)
There's no guarantee that Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Dan Kreider will get a carry or catch a pass in the Super Bowl, but the former Manheim Central star wouldn't trade places with anybody.
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Jan 27, 2006, 08:06
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NFL: Romo still awaiting chance with Cowboys (EIU)
No, Tony Romo is not packing his bags following his quarterback coach from the Dallas Cowboys to the New Orleans Saints. That is not to say the younger of the arguably two best quarterbacks in Eastern Illinois football history would mind continuing to work for Sean Payton as he did the past three years at Dallas where Payton was quarterbacks coach before landing the Saints head job this week.
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Jan 23, 2006, 08:11
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