"I am an optimist, and I believe most situations can be worked out," Giants general manager Jerry Reese said in announcing the decision. "We hung in there as long as we could in hopes that there could be a resolution to this situation other than the decision we made today to release Plaxico.

"It wasn't to be, so now we have to move on. Like everybody else here, we want nothing but the best for Plaxico, and we are appreciative of the contributions he made to this franchise."

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     Jim Haslett took over a team that was lost and tired of playing for Scott Linehan. He promptly won two in a row and had whispers of playoffs abounding.  They were good wins over Dallas and Washington.  Then it spiraled out of control to the tune of 10 straight loses.  Although the Rams were in some of those, others they should not have bothered dressing.  But when I learned upon Haslett taking over that he had small things like having bushes trimmed at Rams park done, well that tells me he understands that a culture of losing is a disease and takes strong antibactics and most importantly time.  I know all the arguments.  His Defense was garbage, and I concede that.  He certainly has had some influence on draft picks that have not played to potential.  And 10 loses in a row is something that some sports writers could have avoided.  But with all that said, who else you going with?  Jim Fassel is the biggest name that is going to be courted.  No Marty, no Cowher and No Shanahan.  Now the rookie head coach arguement is a compelling one.  Mike Smith, John Harbaugh and Tony Saprano have the idea very sexy.  But for every Payton Manning there is a Ryan Leaf.  Can't say I am a big fan of this coin flip.  So that leaves us Mr. Haslett.  Just ponder this for an instant.  Jim Haslett had to lead a team in the most difficult season in the History of the NFL.  From San Antonio and the Bayou Bengal to working out of buses.  I refer to Katrina and the Saints.  I can not think of more credit deserved than not only juggling an NFL team, but wondering if his players houses were safe or maybe there families lives.  I am saying just this.  Two year deal with a club option to buy out the second year.  This will give us the best measuring stick  for Haslett and honestly the worst that can happen is another top 5 pick.  Take the chance, roll the dice and hope for a Yahtzee.  If not, throw the bank at Bill or Marty next year and take Colt McCoy with one of the top 3 picks.  After all, the worst thing that can happen is we have to sit through another debate about who to take with the number 2 pick.  Not all bad.....

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Mike Singletary is 0-2 since taking over for the fired Mike Nolan and the ridiculous ending to last Monday Night's loss vs the Cardinals are still fresh in 49er fans minds. With 2 seconds left they handed the ball off to back up running back Michael Robinson. Robinson was easily stuffed and Arizona walked away with a 4 game lead in the division. Regardless of all the drama following that loss, the blame of the spot, or even Mike Nolan taking a shot at his former team for not knowing where the ball was, the fact remains. With that little amount of time left in a game you give it to your best player, of course which was Frank Gore certainly not Robinson. Never mind that loss as the 49ers are looking to end this 6 game losing streak and improve upon the things they showed last week. In all honesty I believed the 49ers would be crushed, Warner would have over 400 yards passing and Singletary would drop his pants again attempting to distract the Card's tandem of Boldin/Fitzgerald. None of that actually happened (thank god) and the game was much better than first anticipated. Now I'm sure the ratings for the game were considerably low, but still it was a good game. The 49ers have Shaun Hill once again starting as he looks to improve on his quality 2 touchdown performance against a bad Rams D. 

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After a difficult offseason for former West Virginia University (WVU) football coach Rich Rodriguez, the dust finally appears to have settled.

To summarize the situation, Rodriguez was one year into a lucrative new multi-year contract with WVU. He has brought the program from a good football program that padded its win-loss percentage by playing inferior teams to a team that earned its share of the national spotlight. He knew it, the WVU Board of Trustees know it, and so do the WVU fans.

The other thing the WVU Board of Trustees and the fans know is that replacing Rodriguez will be a near impossibility.

At the end of last season, Michigan officials engaged in illegal contact with Rodriguez about not honoring his contract with WVU and jumping ship to Michigan.

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Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips donates to charity for every sack he records  

SP's All-Star Sack Attack Supports After-School All-Stars and San Diego’s Inner City Youth   

San Diego, CA – Shaun Phillips is gearing up for a new season with a dual goal: to increase the number of sacks he achieves and to increase his support of after-school programs for inner-city kids through the After-School All-Stars (ASAS). 

As was the case in 2007, Phillips will pledge $1,000 for each sack recorded in the upcoming season to ASAS. A reception to kick off the program and to honor Phillips will take place on Legacy Plaza at the NTC Promenade on April 15 from 4-7 pm. Several youth participants will be on hand to workout with Phillips.      

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This will be his second stint in St. Louis. From Reuters-

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The St Louis Rams bolstered their offense on Monday by signing former player Trent Green as back-up to starting quarterback Marc Bulger. Green, 37, was with the Miami Dolphins last season but his campaign ended prematurely due to a head injury.

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The Rams signed Green to a three-year contract but financial terms were undisclosed.

Green is a 10-year NFL veteran who has spent time with four teams, including the Rams in 1999 and 2000.

He suffered a season-ending knee injury during the 1999 preseason and spent the 2000 campaign as a back-up to starter Kurt Warner.

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After a recent article on the Iowa Energy, Iowa State fans were left wondering if Stevie
Johnson had any interest in the NBDL. Luckily, I was able to catch Stevie, and he gave
a great interview about life in basketball after college. Johnson was one of the stars on
the best team in Iowa State history leading the second seeded Cyclones all the way to
the elite eight in the 2000 NCAA Tournament. Below are his current stats with Caja

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