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Sack Defined

Tackling a ball carrier who intends to throw a forward pass. A sack is also awarded if a player forces a fumble of the ball, or the ball carrier to go out of bounds, behind the line of scrimmage on an apparent intended forward pass play. The term gained currency ca. 1970.

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Two blitz-happy defensive coordinators match wits Sunday

Published January 8, 2009, 2:41 pm, Delaware County Times

PHILADELPHIA  — They'll send cornerbacks from one side and safeties up the middle, drop linemen into pass coverage and hope someone gets to the quarterback.

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Report: Broad Lack Of Attention On DOD Nukes

Published January 8, 2009, 1:59 pm, WSB-TV 2 Atlanta

An independent panel is faulting the Defense Department for the way it's managing the nation's nuclear weapons.

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NFL Preview - Philadelphia (10-6-1) at N.Y. Giants (12-4)

Published January 8, 2009, 1:59 pm, Centre Daily Times

Both the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles will be hoping history repeats itself when the division rivals square off this Sunday in an NFC Divisional Playoff from the Meadowlands.

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Book gives peek behind the Super Bowl

Published January 8, 2009, 1:41 pm, Jam! Showbiz

Remember the Giants' go-ahead drive in the final minutes of the Super Bowl last year? Remember Eli Manning spinning free of a certain sack to heave a pass to David Tyree, who improbably clamped the ball to his helmet?

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Book gives peek behind the Super Bowl

Published January 8, 2009, 12:35 pm, AP via Yahoo! News

"The Billion Dollar Game" (Doubleday, 264 pages, $24.95), by Allen St. John: Remember the Giants' go-ahead drive in the final minutes of the Super Bowl last year? Remember Eli Manning spinning free of a certain sack to heave a pass to David Tyree, who improbably clamped the ball to his helmet?

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NFL Preview - San Diego (9-8) at Pittsburgh (12-4)

Published January 8, 2009, 12:14 pm, Centre Daily Times

The San Diego Chargers have surged to five straight wins as they enter their AFC Divisional Playoff matchup at the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but they'll make their trip to Heinz Field limping...literally.

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Ouch! Strahan Sacks Eagles Fans

Published January 8, 2009, 10:55 am, NBC Philadelphia

He used to just sack our quarterbacks -- now he has sacked our fans.

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NFL Preview - Arizona (10-7) at Carolina (12-4)

Published January 8, 2009, 10:29 am, Centre Daily Times

One week after earning their first postseason victory in a decade, the Arizona Cardinals will attempt to clear another major hurdle when they visit Bank of America Stadium for this Saturday's NFC Divisional Playoff clash with the Carolina Panthers.

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Area standouts showcase their talents on the big stage

Published January 8, 2009, 9:54 am, Suburban Journals

Gateway Tech's Sheldon Richardson has done more than catch the eye of college coaches around the country. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound senior even impressed his peers.

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Richardson and Wingo enjoy their time in Texas

Published January 8, 2009, 9:52 am, Suburban Journals

Comments from Gateway Tech senior Sheldon Richardson and Gateway coach Melvin Walls have been added.

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