BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Browns return specialist Josh Cribbs doesn't like the possibility that the NFL will replace the kickoff.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said this week that the league's competition committee will consider eliminating the kickoff in the offseason. The league previously moved the kickoff from the 30 to 35-yard line to cut down on violent collisions, hoping to reduce head injuries.
Cribbs, who shares the league record for kickoff return touchdowns with Seattle's Leon Washington, said banning the kickoff would change the league "drastically" and that if the move was made the NFL would be "just like intramurals."
Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano suggested that instead of kickoffs, teams would have the option of punting from the 30-yard line and going for a first down in a fourth & 15 situation. Goodell has called Schiano's idea "interesting."
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Friday, May 17 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:08:31 GMT
(Courtesy: MIS) Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne spent the past two days at Michigan International Speedway testing NASCAR's Gen-6 Car for their respective Furniture Row Racing and Wood Brothers Racing teams.
Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne tested the new Gen-Six cars at MIS.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:00:02 GMT
The Big Ten announced its 2014 conference football schedule. Ohio State and Michigan will play each other on November 29. With the new teams involved, the Buckeyes will not play a traditional Big Ten
Friday, May 17 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:55:54 GMT
Former Genoa football coach Mike Vicars is headed to Delta. Vicars had a dominating career with the Comets, then later agreed to become the head coach for Clay High School. But Vicars left before ever
Vicars will also be a middle school principal at Delta.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:52:43 GMT
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins. "Brian brings experience and a solid reputation
The Cleveland Browns today signed quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year contract, the club announced. In addition, the team waived tight end Garret Hoskins.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:51:25 GMT
MOLINE – The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base
The Adrian College baseball team had their chances to put themselves in a very favorable position on Thursday night in the NCAA Division III Central Regional. The Bulldogs left 11 runners on base including two men in the bottom of the ninth in a 3-2 loss to No. 19 Concordia-Chicago at Augustana College's Swanson Stadium.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:48:55 GMT
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season. A left-handed hurler, Patterson
Lourdes University baseball coach Andy Ham has announced that Nick Patterson has signed a letter of intent to pitch for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014 season.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:46:16 GMT
LEXINGTON, OHIO – KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers. The program—called Key to Safe
KeyBank is bringing a free program to Ohio to improve teen driving skills and raise awareness about the importance of proper training for young drivers.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:44:48 GMT
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team. In her one year, Taylor helped the Express capture
Nandi Taylor signed her letter of intent to transfer to NCAA D-II Kentucky State University after one season with the Express women's basketball team.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:49 GMT
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors on Tuesday, May 14. Baker
Head coach Al Baker was named the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Golf Coach of the Year as the league office released their postseason honors.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:19 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio State University football coaches and additional staff members will host the second Ohio State Football Women's Clinic Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woody Hayes
The Ohio State University football coaches and additional staff members will host the second Ohio State Football Women's Clinic Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Some of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
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