KNOX ANIMAL | Sports News and Other Stuff

Redskins Resign Hightower

2012-05-14T14:47:00.002-04:00

The Washington Redskins resigned free-agent running back Tim Hightower today. The 25-year-old back is expected to compete with Roy Helu and Evan Royster for snaps this season. Hightower started the season as the featured back in the Redskins backfield before a knee injury sidelined him for the year. In his absence, Helu and Royster proved that they were capable of filling the void, thus

Redskins Officially Name RG3 Starter

2012-05-06T16:32:00.001-04:00

There really is no sense messing around with this one. The Washington Redskins have named No. 2 overall pick Robert Griffin III the starting quarterback. It's nice to see head coach Mike Shanahan get this out of the way. It isn't a surprise that Griffin III was named the starter, but some thought that he would have to compete with Rex Grossman for the starting gig this off-season. Now with

Why The Redskins Drafted Kirk Cousins

2012-05-01T15:56:00.003-04:00

It was shocking at first and seemed downright illogical, but after further though it makes perfect sense as to why the Washington Redskins drafted Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. After trading a three first round picks and a second rounder to acquire the No. 2 overall pick to draft Baylor quarterback and Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III, it is clear that RG3 is

Meriweather Gets Arrested, Great New Impression With Redskins

2012-04-27T15:15:00.000-04:00

Newly signed Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather was arrested and charged with driving under the influence yesterday according to sources. Meriweather signed a two-year, $6 million deal with the Redskins this offseason. As a first round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2007, Meriweather was a two-time pro-bowler before he was released and signed by Chicago last season and

Red Flag? Claiborne Apparently Blows Off Wonderlic

2012-04-27T15:04:00.003-04:00

It was being reported as the lowest score ever, but Dallas Cowboys draft pick Morris Claiborne has an excuse for why he scored a four on the Wonderlic test given to NFL prospects before the NFL draft. The Wonderlic test consists of 50 multiple choice questions that must be answered in 12 minutes. The questions are a variety of common sense type questions that would be seen on a typical IQ test

Willis Walks Out On Orioles AAA Squad

2012-04-24T13:44:00.001-04:00

A once promising arm is now just trying to find a place on a team. Dontrelle Willis, who won the 2003 Rookie of the Year award with the Florida Marlins has seen his career take a turn for the worse since then. Signed as a reliever, Willis was reportedly unhappy with his role and has left the Orioles' Triple-A Norfolk team without permission and is at least temporarily on the restricted list

Colts Confirm Luck Is No. 1

2012-04-24T13:27:00.002-04:00

It has been speculated and all but confirmed for quite some time now. We can now safely say that the Indianapolis Colts will select Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the top overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft this Thursday after it was confirmed by sources. This means that Heisman trophy winner Robert Griffin III will be the No. 2 overall selection by the Washington Redskins. This really

Dawkins Retires, Was Great

2012-04-23T16:32:00.002-04:00

Despite being a Washington Redskins fan, I am able to set aside my loyalties to give thanks and praise when it is deserved - even if it is to a member of a team that rivaled the Redskins for a decade. Former Philadelphia Eagle and most recently Denver Bronos safety, Brian Dawkins was a great player for 16 NFL seasons. After suffering a serious neck injury late last season, the 38 year-old is

Redskins Smart To Utilize Alexander at Inside Linebacker

2012-04-17T16:35:00.002-04:00

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander has been nothing short of a solid player when he has stepped foot on the field. Primarly a special teams force as a backup outside linebacker, the Redskins have decided to move him as a primary backup to inside linebackers Londer Fletcher and Perry Riley. Honestly, the move makes sense. The 6-foot-1, 275 lb. beast is meant to play on the inside.

Petrino Done In Arkansas

2012-04-11T13:37:00.000-04:00

It has been a rocky road for Arkansas head football coach Bobby Petrino. After an on-road mishap last week, the Razorbacks were forced to fire their coach of four seasons. Petrino has built Arkansas into one of the best teams in the country, but after a bout with ethics and morals, Arkansas wasn't left with any other choice. Petrino was involved in a motorcycle accident last week and was

Kentucky Captures Title

2012-04-03T14:38:00.000-04:00

It ended the way it was supposed to end. Let's face it, the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team was the best team in 2012. Throughout the entire season, we saw the Wildcats (38-2) destroy opponents one after the next. Comprised of mostly underclassmen, the Wildcats put together a 2011-2012 season that would rival any other. The team is loaded. Starting with arguably the top pick in this year's

Florida Guard Steals Taco

2012-03-31T10:59:00.002-04:00

Florida Gators senior guard Erving Walker was arrested Friday in connection to the theft of a $3 taco from a street vendor in Gainesville, Florida. According to the report, Walker was just playing around and admitted to stealing the taco. According to an arrest report, Walker ordered and received a taco from a street vendor on Main Street but fled without paying. Walker is the school's

Source: Da'Rick Rogers To Transfer, Dooley Says No

2012-03-29T11:04:00.001-04:00

[Source: TN Sports Radio, Da'Rick Rogers Twitter and Scout] Tennessee Volunteers head coach Derek Dooley set the record straight regarding Da'Rick Rogers: [Source: Wes Rucker, Patrick Brown, Austin Ward] Rocky Top Talk: Da'Rick Rogers Status With The Team Is Something

Former Terp Danny O'Brien Transfers To Wisconsin

2012-03-29T10:03:00.000-04:00

Former Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien showed a lot of promise as a freshman for the Terrapins. A regime change and eventual benching during his sophomore season prompted O'Brien to rethink his college situation that eventually landed him in Wisconsin. We saw Wisconsin take in senior quarterback Russell Wilson last year after a stint in professional baseball. Wilson played three years at

Tiny Doesn't Need To Jump To Dunk

2012-03-28T12:53:00.000-04:00

Tiny Sturgess, 7-foot-8 of the Harlem Globetrotters proves he doesn't need to jump to throw it down.

Why Matt Forte Should Be Pissed

2012-03-23T09:20:00.000-04:00

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that the way the Chicago Bears are handling their star running back is just not smart. Matt Forte has been one of the league's premier backs the past two seasons. With other star's around the league getting paid big bucks, the Bears for whatever reason are not investing the money in Forte. Instead each season, the Bears have invested good money in a backup

NFL Slams Saints Payton

2012-03-21T13:55:00.000-04:00

We knew that it wasn't going to be pretty for the New Orleans Saints, but the NFL put out the sledgehammer for what has transpired with bounties on NFL players. According to ESPN, Saints coach Sean Payton was suspended for a year, former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was suspended indefinitely, general manager Mickey Loomis was suspended for the first eight regular-season games, the

Tebow The Jet

2012-03-21T13:46:00.002-04:00

So long mile high, it's Tim Tebow the Jet. The former Denver Broncos first round pick was traded to the New York Jets for a 2012 fourth and sixth round pick. Tebow mania stole the show last NFL season in Denver. He eventually stole the starting job from Kyle Orton after the Broncos started the season 1-4. Tebow in turn led Denver to an 8-8 record and playoff birth. The Broncos beat the

49ers Keep Smith

2012-03-21T08:19:00.001-04:00

It was a rocky road for a couple of weeks, but the San Francisco 49ers resigned free-agent quarterback Alex Smith to a three-year deal to stay with the team. With the sudden interest in free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning, the 49ers may have angered their current quarterback enough to jump to another team. However, sources around the league sited that there wasn't too much interest in Smith.

LaRon Landry Signs With Jets

2012-03-20T09:58:00.002-04:00

Former Washington safety LaRon Landry signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the New York Jets. The former Redskin ruffled many feathers when he went against team doctors advice to have surgery to repair his achilles tendon that had been troubling him all of last season. When it was apparent that Landry was not going to go through with the surgery, it was clear that the Redskins no longer had

Sources: Peyton Manning Picks Denver Broncos

2012-03-19T12:04:00.002-04:00

Reports suggest that former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning picked the Denver Broncos over San Francisco and Tennessee. This move all by solidifies the fact that Denver will try and move quarterback Tim Tebow as soon as the Manning deal becomes official. (UPDATE) Manning and the Broncos reached an agreement on a five-year, $96 million contract on Tuesday, a league source told

Flynn and Seahawks Agree on Three-Year Deal

2012-03-19T08:22:00.001-04:00

He was regarded as the second best free-agent quarterback on the market. I'm not quite sure why since he hasn't proven anything, but nonetheless many people regarded him as the No. 2 guy on the market behind Peyton Manning. The Seattle Seahawks agreed that he was a top free-agent quarterback as they signed Matt Flynn to a three-year deal worth $26 million, $10 million of which is guaranteed.

Wizards Made Another Step To Improve

2012-03-16T09:53:00.000-04:00

The Washington Wizards have been the laughing stock of the league for the last couple of seasons. Maturity and team ball were two of the biggest problem areas for the team over the course of their struggles. Thursday, the Wizards took a great leap forward by shipping JaVale McGee off to Denver in exchange for Nene. Sure, they had to give up one of their top scorers in Nick Young as well, but it

Skins Sign Brandon Meriweather

2012-03-15T15:51:00.002-04:00

After electing to release O.J. Atogwe and choosing not to re-sign LaRon Landry, the Washington Redskins were in desperate need to find help at safety. Enter Brandon Meriweather, who signed with the Redskins today after testing free-agent waters. Meriweather the former Patriots and Bears safety could fill a starting spot in the Redskins secondary next year. Alongside Dejon Gomes and Reed

Bills, Mario Williams Agree To Terms

2012-03-15T13:26:00.002-04:00

The Buffalo Bills promised to get a deal done. They didn't lie as the Bills and defensive end Mario Williams agree to terms on a six-year deal that could potentially be $100 million with $50 million guaranteed. This would be the biggest contract ever awarded to a defensive player. The Bills defense will get an immediate boost with the signing. Williams saw his season end early last year with a