It's the seventh time Roethlisberger has won this award in his eight-year career. The last time was Week 17 of last season.
On Sunday, he completed 24 of 34 passes (70.6 percent) and posted a 116.2 passer rating. He tied a franchise record with five touchdown passes. He previously accomplished this feat in November 2007 against the Ravens.
He also joined Terry Bradshaw as the only quarterbacks in franchise history to reach 150 career touchdowns.
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This move probably comes a week too late, considering the Gamecocks' offense was a major reason for South Carolina's loss to Auburn at home over the weekend, but now that the move is here you probably won't hear many Gamecocks fans complain.
ESPN has dedicated 2011 to examining one of the most crucial positions in all of sports -- the quarterback.
Year of the QB ?
On the season, Garcia has passed for 844 yards with four touchdowns and nine interceptions. Six of those interceptions came in the past two games.
As for Shaw, he started the year as South Carolina's starter, but struggled in the opener. He was finally benched for Garcia after the Gamecocks trailed 17-0 to East Carolina. Garcia got his starting job back after rallying South Carolina for a 56-37 win against the Pirates.
Shaw has passed for 29 yards on 4-of-11 passing this season.
Now this is Shaw's team and Saturday is Shaw's chance to be the guy for the Gamecocks for the rest of the way.
"This is his game," Spurrier said.
Published: January 22nd, 2011 | Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Darnell Dockett, Kevin WilliamsArizona Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has been named to the Pro Bowl to replace injured Minnesota defensive lineman Kevin Williams.
The Cardinals made the announcement Saturday.
Dockett, also named to the Pro Bowl in 2007 and 2009, registered 52 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble in 15 games this season.
Dockett, 29, is a seven-year veteran whose played his entire career with the Cardinals. Arizona signed Dockett to a four-year contract extension in September. He had two years left on his previous contract, so the new deal runs through the 2015 season.
A third-round draft pick out of Florida State in 2004, Dockett has developed into one of the best at his position entering his seventh NFL season as the high-spirited leader of Arizona’s defense.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Posted in: Pro Bowl?With Pittsburgh and Green Bay set to face off in Super Bowl XLV, a long list of NFL players have been named as Pro Bowl replacements for their Steelers and Packers counterparts in this Sunday’s Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu:
??» Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali and rookie safety Eric Berry were added Sunday after the Super Bowl teams were decided. Hali, who led the AFC with 14.5 sacks this season, will replace Steelers linebacker James Harrison. Hali also had 50 tackles, 19 quarterback pressures and four forced fumbles this season. Berry, who replaces Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, was the Chiefs’ top pick in last year’s draft and had four interceptions and 126 total tackles in 2010. He’s the first Chiefs rookie to reach the Pro Bowl since Derrick Thomas after the 1989 season.
» Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield, the Star Tribune reported Sunday. Winfield will either replace cornerback Charles Woodson or Tramon Williams, both from the Green Bay Packers. Winfield joins teammate Adrian Peterson on the NFC roster. Defensive tackle Kevin Williams was picked as an injury replacement but won’t participate because his wife is expecting a baby. Winfield was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2008 and 2009 but did not go last season because of a foot injury. He had 91 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions this season.
» Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. After initially being selected as an alternate, Fitzgerald will replace Packers receiver Greg Jennings. This will be the fifth career Pro Bowl appearance for Fitzgerald.
» Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali and safety Eric Berry. The duo will make their initial Pro Bowl appearance, joining wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, quarterback Matt Cassel, running back Jamaal Charles and guard Brian Waters on the AFC squad. Hali started all 16 games in 2010, setting a career high with 14.5 sacks to lead the AFC and rank second in the NFL. Berry becomes the first Chiefs rookie to earn Pro Bowl honors since Derrick Thomas in 1989.
» Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher will replace injured Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher and Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo will replace Packers linebacker Clay Matthews. The Redskins announced the news Monday. This will be Fletcher’s second trip to the Pro Bowl. Orakpo led the team with 8.5 sacks. Coupled with the 11 sacks he had in 2009, Orakpo is the first Redskins defender since Ken Harvey (1996-97) to register at least eight sacks in consecutive seasons.
» Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donald Penn will replace Packers offensive tackle Chad Clifton, according to the Bucs on Monday. Penn started all 16 games this season and served as the anchor for the Tampa Bay offensive line, which had to overcome several key injuries and featured eight different starting lineups.
» Atlanta Falcons announced Monday that cornerback Brent Grimes will replace Packers cornerback Charles Woodson. With the addition of Grimes, the Falcons have nine players selected to the Pro Bowl, which is a league-high and a franchise record.
» Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason has replaced injured Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, the Panthers confirmed Monday. Beason has started every game for Carolina since being drafted in the first round in 2007 and his 64-consecutive game-starting streak is fourth longest in team history. He has led the Panthers in tackles for four straight seasons.
» Cleveland center Alex Mack will replaces New York Jets center Nick Mangold, who was injured in the Jets’ AFC Championship Game loss, the Browns announced Monday. Mack started every game for the Browns this season.
» Colts center Jeff Saturday has been chosen to this year’s Pro Bowl as a replacement for injured Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey. It will be Saturday’s first Pro Bowl appearance since 2007. He was voted to the AFC team in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, but didn’t play last year when the Colts won the AFC title.
The annual contest of the AFC and NFC’s best will take place Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Posted in: Pro BowlThis obviously nullifies Maryland's coach-in-waiting plan, but the woman who set that up -- former AD Debbie Yow, who is now the athletic director at NC State -- said Franklin is "a terrific fit for Vanderbilt."
"He will bring with him a relentless work ethic and a staff that does the same," Yow said in a statement released by Vanderbilt. "Working hard and working smart are his trademarks, along with expectations of academic excellence."
Franklin, 38, becomes the first minority head coach to lead the Vanderbilt football program.
I'll have more thoughts on how this will affect Maryland in a bit.
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During his first season at Auburn, the junior college transfer has led the No. 1 Tigers to a 13-0 record, SEC championship and a berth in the 2011 Tostitos BCS National Championship Game against the Oregon Ducks.
Newton accounted for 49 touchdowns this season -- 28 passing, 20 rushing and one receiving.
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