Stadium lease talks in overtime between city, SDSU Nov 15, 2008
By comparison, in the early 1990s, when SDSU was winning more games and featuring stars such as Marshall Faulk and Darnay Scott, attendance at some games was more than 50,000. Fewer people at the games means less revenue for SDSU and the city. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Searching For Justice Nov 14, 2008
When the team arrived in New Orleans, even with the beefed up security, Mike once again did not run that particular play (a wheel route to Marshall Faulk) until the clubs final walk-through practice on the Saturday prior to the game. I think Mike had been saving this particular play for this one situation. (BearReport.com)
Bailed out by Detroit Nov 10, 2008
Marshall Faulk said on the NFL Network that Del Rio lost the team and former Steelers coach Bill Cowher said on CBS that Del Rio could have created a distraction by violating the so-called 24-hour rule when he was still talking about the previous game last Wednesday. The players insisted Del Rio hasn't lost the team. (Florida Times-Union)
Opinion: NFL's top WR duo resides in the desert Nov 5, 2008
Hightower has some burst, so maybe he can provide a facsimile of what Bruce and Holt used to have in Marshall Faulk. Before we get ahead of ourselves, lets pause for a reality check. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Now and Later: BSU tailbacks break records, take on new roles Oct 29, 2008
He is currently third on the all-time Western Athletic Conference list, behind Marshall Faulk (62, San Diego State, 1990-93) and LaDainian Tomlinson (54, Texas Christian, 1997-2000). "It was something I never thought I'd get, something I never intended to get, but it just goes to show that if you really just go buy into a system and truly just not worry about anything but winning, then good things will come to you," Johnson said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Upcoming bye week a time of reflection for Panthers Oct 25, 2008
"Otah's missed three straight games and Kalil two, meaning another chance to start for Jeremy Bridges and Geoff Hangartner. It'll be the first time this season the Panthers have put the same starting line on the field three straight games.Wide receiver D.J. Hackett practiced Friday and is listed as questionable. It'll be interesting to see if they bring him up and bump Dwayne Jarrett, who's shown flashes of late. The Panthers don't need to keep five receivers up (since they rarely use three-wide... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Billick admits NFL bounties do exist Oct 24, 2008
THURSDAY'S SHOW: Jim Leyland. Billick: Players should keep quiet. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mailbag: Could Berry be Heisman hopeful? Oct 24, 2008
And now it's hard to imagine that 's Marshall Faulk lost to 's Gino Torretta in 1992. But that's the way it is. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
NFL retirees sue because they're not 'in the game' Oct 21, 2008
On this date in 2002, Marshall Faulk really put up some numbers. He rushed for 183 yards and his fifth career four-touchdown game in a 37-20 St. Louis win over Seattle and also became the 15th NFL player to gain 10,000 yards rushing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Saints QB is Brees-ing toward record Oct 20, 2008
Player -- Team(s) -- Opponent Eric Dickerson -- L.A. Rams -- Atlanta Eddie George -- Tennessee -- Cleveland Marshall Faulk -- Indy/St. Louis -- Minnesota Domanick Williams -- Houston -- Indianapolis. (Florida Today)
Panthers' 'D' hopes to shut down Saints' 'O' Oct 17, 2008
With an explosive pass-catching back in Reggie Bush (who Fox has taken to comparing to Marshall Faulk), and the expected return of receiver Marques Colston and tight end Jeremy Shockey, the Panthers' deep secondary is going to be stretched to the max. When asked what makes the Saints passing game so good, Fox replied: "They've got excellent players doing it.". (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Faulk and Allen elected to Breitbard Hall Oct 16, 2008
Former NFL stars Marshall Faulk and Eric Allen have been named to the Breitbard Hall of Fame, the San Diego Hall of Champions announced yesterday. Faulk was a three-time All-American at San Diego State and the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1992. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Eric Allen Named To San Diego's Breitbard Hall Of Fame Oct 16, 2008
Allen will be inducted alongside former NFL running back Marshall Faulk, former MLB player Floyd Robinson and San Diego off-road racing icon Ivan Stewart. Allen and Faulk were elected by a vote of the San Diego media and the San Diego Hall of Champions Board of Directors, while the Hall of Champions' Veterans Committee selected Robinson and Stewart. (Thesundevils.com)
Nolan gets less from more, and wants some answers Oct 7, 2008
"The objective is to put the ball in Frank's hands," Nolan said, "which is similar to what you saw Marshall Faulk do (with the Rams when Mike Martz was offensive coordinator). He needs to touch the ball. When he does, good things happen. Those things are all very important to us having success.". Because the bar has been set limbo-low in the woeful NFC West, the 49ers remain only one game out of the lead, a fact Nolan stressed to his team. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Preview: Patriots @ San Francisco Oct 6, 2008
Martz considers Gore the central figure of the offense, much the same way Marshall Faulk was the key offensive player on Martz's explosive St. Louis Rams teams. When the Rams met the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI, Bill Belichick devised a strategy in which New England defenders tried to punish Faulk physically on every play -- whether he touched the ball or not. (PatriotsInsider.com)
The Bell Tolls: Still-average Romo not yet among elite QBs Oct 3, 2008
Although two running backs (Larry Centers and ) have had 100-catch campaigns and two (Marshall Faulk and Roger Craig) have had 1,000-yard receiving seasons, Bush is in the running to become the first back to hit both milestones in the same season. TiVo it: This week's "NFC East Game of the Week" takes place at The Linc in Philadelphia, when the Redskins visit the Eagles. (USA Today -- Sports)
Post Bye Week Notes Oct 3, 2008
"As he always does, he tailors to the personnel he has. When he had Marshall Faulk, he did some things in the passing game that were pretty special for those backs. is a good receiver but he is a different kind of runner and the running game is tailored to him. It's the same offense. He just utilizes his personnel to maximize them.". Protection For O'Sullivan. (PatriotsInsider.com)
Faulk concerned about QB's health Sep 25, 2008
The NFL Network's Marshall Faulk called in to discuss the downfall of the Rams and other topics. Faulk called the situation in St. Louis "ugly" and admitted that it hurts him to watch his old team play so poorly. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ryder Cup atmosphere is alluring Sep 22, 2008
In a feature airing before the Cincinnati Bengals' overtime loss to the New York Giants, CBS' Boomer Esiason recalled being a Bengals quarterback in discussing current Bengals signal-caller Carson Palmer: "Not much has changed in 20 years since I've been there. He's living in the world of the absurd. You have a wide receiver whose name is 'Ocho Cinco.' It doesn't get any more ridiculous than that." Fox's Terry Bradshaw, on NFL referee Ed Hochuli's blown call last week that might have cost the... (USA Today -- Sports)
Head to Head: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook vs. Steelers LB Lawrence Timmons (Today) Sep 21, 2008
Safety Ryan Clark refers to Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook as the Marshall Faulk of his era, a multi-purpose back who presents a two-pronged problem for a defense: He is a tough matchup, and even tougher to tackle. Clark should know. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
There are varying opinions across NFL on value of Bush Sep 20, 2008
But we know he's not the next Marshall Faulk. Is he the best dual threat runner-return man in the game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bulger: We Let Linehan Down Again Sep 16, 2008
St. Louis Rams NFL Football. St Louis Rams and the Rams Nation Football coverage. (GridIronGateway.com)
Colts ground game grinds to halt Sep 16, 2008
Since Marshall Faulk arrived in 1994, four runners have combined for 12 1,000-yard seasons. Making it to No. 13 will take some major work. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Week Two NFL Predictions Sep 14, 2008
Look for 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz to use him much in the same way he featured Marshall Faulk in his coaching days with the St Louis Rams. The 49ers do not currently possess the type of receivers necessary to make Mike Martz high potent passing offense a reality, and therein lies the problem. (BearReport.com)
Marshall Faulk rushes in to help S.D. groups Sep 14, 2008
SAN DIEGO When Marshall Faulk strolled out on the turf to speak to troubled teens practicing for an afternoon flag football game Thursday, everything stopped. They really were in awe, said Charles Muhammad, their teacher and coach. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Marshall Faulk Rips Rams Performance Sep 11, 2008
Date: Sep 10, 2008 Rams retired running back Marshall Faulk told St. Louis radio station Team 1380 that Rams players shouldn't watch game film from Sunday because the loss was so bad, that Drew Bennett should not be on the team instead of Isaac Bruce, and he said that he could run for 100 yards right now on Jim Haslett's defense. to read the rest of this story. (GridIronGateway.com)
O'Sullivan oh so so-so in 49ers debut Sep 9, 2008
" The 49ers did neither, despite moving the ball at relative will in the first half and O'Sullivan looking like a tenured vet rather than a guy with his eighth team since joining the league in 2002. At halftime, he had completed 10 of 14 passes for 141 yards in new offensive coordinator Mike Martz's high-powered system. Five different players had caught a pass and the game was tied 10-10. Then came the second half and visions of Kurt Warner, Isaac Bruce, Marshall Faulk and Martz's Greatest Show... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Sports letters: One option Sep 8, 2008
Why are they wasting time and money on ex-Aztecs greats Brian Sipe and Marshall Faulk extolling the virtues of Aztec Pride on TV ... Watching Ryan in his first game reminded me of watching Marshall Faulk against UOP and thinking Why did he come to State. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
KFMB picks Patriots-Chiefs over Favre Sep 5, 2008
Among the analysts is Marshall Faulk. If there's ever a team that doesn't belong on network TV, it's probably San Diego State, but the Aztecs will be live on NBC at 12:30 p.m. Saturday against Notre Dame. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jim Abbott relives his '93 no-hitter Sep 5, 2008
THURSDAY'S SHOW: Marshall Faulk, Bob Costas, Jim Abbott, Mike Florio. Jim Abbott relives no-hitter. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Faulk previews the '08 NFL season Sep 5, 2008
THURSDAY'S SHOW: Marshall Faulk, Bob Costas, Jim Abbott, Mike Florio. Marshall Faulk previews the season ... David E. Klutho/SI Marshall Faulk was named to the Pro Bowl seven times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rams' Steven Jackson ready to go Sep 5, 2008
A first-round pick in 2004, Jackson has put together three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons since replacing Marshall Faulk. Last season, he reached that mark despite missing four games with injuries. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The missing trophy Sep 4, 2008
"No one goes into it thinking they'll slip like that," said former St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk, reflecting on the Rams' drop from 14-2 in the 2001 season - which concluded with a stunning 20-17 loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVI - to a 7-9 record the next year. "But when you don't make the playoffs, you come out of it thinking, 'That can be the only thing that's wrong.' I don't think we ever recovered from it.". (Boston Globe)
Can Martz Work Magic? Sep 4, 2008
Frank Gore could be Martz's new Marshall Faulk, and thoroughbred-fast tight end Vernon Davis gives Martz a weapon he never had even with the Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf.". Football conservatives have long held that there are three things that can happen when you pass the football, and two of them (incompletion, interception) are bad. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Season preview positional analysis: RBs Sep 4, 2008
While Martz likes to air it out, the system also depends on its tailback for optimum production, as was exhibited in St. Louis where Marshall Faulk won a NFL MVP award even while the Rams were leading the NFL in passing yards. could be the 49ers version of Faulk, and the NFCs leading rusher from 2006 is looking forward to more space to run in Martzs spread-it-out attack now that San Franciscos passing game figures to be more of a threat and he wont be facing opponents stacking the... (SFIllustrated.com)
Marshall Faulk replica jersey Aug 30, 2008
San Diego State University Official Athletic Site. Senior defensive back, Corey Boudreaux, gears up for the home season opener against Cal Poly this Saturday. (Goaztecs.com)
Nowhere to go but up for bottom-ranked Long Aug 29, 2008
The terrific players, such as Marshall Faulk, Isaac Curtis, Willie Buchanon all of them, including recent quarterback Kevin O'Connell no longer wander the halls. And even when many of them did, as good as they were, winning didn't always come easy. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
AFC South: Man(ning) up Aug 28, 2008
He is a young Marshall Faulk. Colts draft averages RB: Joseph Addai (6th overall) QB: Peyton Manning (7th overall) WR: Reggie Wayne (17th overall) TE: Dallas Clark (63rd overall). (CBS News)
FIVE TOP TURNAROUNDS Aug 28, 2008
8 points for a 4-12 team, and say hello to Kurt Warner and his 41 TD passes and Marshall Faulk and his 2,429 yards from scrimmage. The result: A Super Bowl title featuring an offense putting up almost 33 points a game in a 13-3 season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Say goodbye to multiple losses vs. BCS teams Aug 28, 2008
The first 20,000 fans at Saturday's opener will receive a Marshall Faulk replica jersey. Fans can also save $5 on Plaza/Club Corner and general admission tickets with the presentation of a Diet Pepsi can. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NFL Network joins pregame huddle Aug 27, 2008
The NFL Network's NFL GameDay will use Warren Sapp (along with TV veteran Marshall Faulk) as an analyst. Sapp retired last season after 13 years as an NFL defensive tackle an on-field position that rarely leads to TV work but now seems made-for-TV: He's also an upcoming Showtime Inside the NFL analyst and ABC Dancing with the Stars hoofer. (USA Today -- Sports)
Aztec Football Kicks Off 86th Season Saturday Versus Cal Poly At Qualcomm Aug 27, 2008
The first 20,000 fans through the gates on game night will receive a Marshall Faulk Replica Jersey, courtesy of the Associated Students. The game is also part of Football Alumni Weekend and will feature a Welcome Week Student Tailgate. (Goaztecs.com)
Faulk Replica Jersey Giveaway Set for SDSU-Cal Poly Aug 26, 2008
The first 20,000 fans receive a Marshall Faulk replica jersey, presented by Associated Students. Fans can also save $5 on tickets in the Plaza/Club Corner (regular price $20) and Public General Admission (regular price $10) areas with presentation of Diet Pepsi can. (Goaztecs.com)
Sharpe to try play-by-play Aug 19, 2008
Sharpe will be joined by analysts Marshall Faulk and Deion Sanders, with Adam Schefter reporting from the sidelines. ORTON GETS NOD FOR BEARS: Kyle Orton was selected to be the Chicago Bears starting quarterback by coach Lovie Smith on Monday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Just call me 'The aggregator' Aug 19, 2008
He is one of six players (Jim Brown, Lenny Moore, Marcus Allen, Marshall Faulk, and Thurman Thomas) to exceed 60 TDs rushing and 20 TDs receiving(none of those players have any kick returns for touchdowns). Another NFL record he possesses is that he is the only player with a 90+ yard reception, 90+ yard run, and a 90+ yard kickoff return all in the same season (1994). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
NFL players hooked on 'Madden' video game Aug 18, 2008
NEW YORK - The opposition was throwing the ball all over the place when Marshall Faulk watched his sons football game last year. Afterward, the 12-year-old lamented that his team didnt use the cover-2 defense. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Linehan brings in Vermeil to kick-start Rams Aug 13, 2008
That offseason, the team added cornerstone players such as Marshall Faulk, Trent Green, Adam Timmerman and Torry Holt. More than anything, though, Vermeil instilled the confidence in his team that it could win and win right away. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Maybe ESPN will give Favre his own channel Aug 9, 2008
Haven't gotten enough of Brett Favre. Well, actually we've had more than enough. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Coaching Changes Affecting Fantasy? Aug 9, 2008
If Gore can be utilized like Marshall Faulk, Martzs star fantasy pupil in St. Louis, he could have a top fantasy season. TE may also be a benefactor here. (InsideHouston.com)
Spike TV and Electronic Arts Team Up to Celebrate 'Maddenpalooza' with 'Madden NFL 09 Kickoff! Live' Aug 8, 2008
Thousands of Madden aficionados will fill the Rose Bowl to play the game before its release at midnight, including past cover athletes and NFL superstars Marshall Faulk, Ray Lewis, Shaun Alexander and Daunte Culpepper, who all will give their impressions of the game to the audience at home. Also, the namesake, John Madden, speaks about the 20th iteration of this historic franchise and takes a look at both its past and its future. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
As John Madden would say, 'Boom!' His NFL game turns 20 Aug 6, 2008
"You want to see how the guys who make the game view you," says NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk, a former All-Pro running back and cover athlete on Madden NFL 2003. New twists. (USA Today -- Tech)
Long road for Aztecs enters its third season Aug 4, 2008
One of the first things I was told when I got here was not to expect the kinds of crowds they were getting back in the days when Marshall Faulk was here, when they were getting 45,000. In that regard, nothing has changed for me, because I don't have anything to draw on, I don't know what it was like during that time. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Martz's moral: Don't cut class Aug 4, 2008
" The class was only part of Martz's education at San Jose State. He also got his feet wet as a Division I coach, serving as a lowly graduate assistant to Darryl Rogers. Rogers had already known Martz for years, having talked the slow but savvy tight end into transferring to Fresno State when Martz's original school, UC Santa Barbara, abandoned its program. Martz graduated summa cum laude from Fresno State before coaching at Bullard High in Fresno in 1973 and San Diego Mesa Community College in... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Susdorf Honored with Joe Kearney Award Aug 2, 2008
Previous Joe Kearney Award Winners Year Men, School-Sport 2007-08 , Fresno State-Baseball 2006-07 Colt Brennan, Hawai`i-Football 2005-06 Nick Fazekas, Nevada-Basketball 2004-05 Gabriel Wallin, Boise State-Track and Field 2003-04 Kirk Snyder, Nevada-Basketball 2002-03 Nick Watney, Fresno State-Golf 2001-02 David Carr, Fresno State-Football 2000-01 LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU-Football 1999-00 Courtney Alexander, Fresno State-Basketball 1998-99 Andre Miller, Utah-Basketball 1997-98 Lars Frolander,... (Gobulldogs.com)
Al Saunders Pre-Camp Press Conference Jul 27, 2008
And you look at Marshall Faulk. And in Kansas City we had Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson. (GridIronGateway.com)
Jim TrotterINSIDE THE NFL Jul 27, 2008
People who have coached against and played against Martz's offense during its heyday with the Rams contend that running back Marshall Faulk was the one who made the unit go, not quarterback Kurt Warner. Gore has the talent to make that type of impact with the 49ers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
A balanced league Jul 25, 2008
Johnson s 45 career rushing TDs are just 12 shy of tying the WAC all-time record of 57 set by Marshall Faulk (San Diego State, 1991-93). I m happy to be back, said Johnson, who thought about jumping to the NFL. I wanted to come back and have a great senior year, pay the Boise fans back. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Suites Available for Aztec Football Home Games in 2008 Jul 19, 2008
The first 20,000 fans through the gates at Qualcomm Stadium will receive a Marshall Faulk San Diego State replica jersey presented by Associated Students. Another highlight on the season will be the Aztecs' game against Air Force on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. PT. At the conclusion of the game, the largest fireworks show in the county will take place in the annual KGB Sky Show presented by Barona. (Goaztecs.com)
Saints Training Camp mailbag Jul 16, 2008
At 6-foot, 203 pounds, hes not Roger Craig or Marshall Faulk tough, both of which gained 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in a single season. So you must take into account Bushs body of work, and in my opinion hes fallen a bit short of expectations so far. (SaintsInsider.com)
Aztec Nation - Monday Edition Jul 15, 2008
San Diego State single-game football tickets went on sale today (Monday) at 9 a.m. PT for all six Aztec home games, including the Marshall Faulk replica jersey giveaway for the first 20,000 fans for the season opening game against Cal Poly on Aug. 30 and the annual KGB SkyShow following the MWC home opener against Air Force on Oct. 11. . (Goaztecs.com)
Football Outsiders: Best RB classes (Part 2) Jul 13, 2008
1994: Only two running backs went in the first round, Marshall Faulk and Greg Hill. Yet this draft also produced valuable players like Charlie Garner, Jamal Anderson, Bam Morris, Dorsey Levens and William Floyd. (ESPN -- Football News)
American Century Celebrity 2nd-round scores Jul 13, 2008
Marshall Faulk 6 7-13. Marcus Allen 12 0-12. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Aztec Football Single Game Tickets on Sale Monday, July 14 Jul 13, 2008
The first 20,000 fans through the gates at Qualcomm Stadium will receive a Marshall Faulk San Diego State replica jersey presented by Associated Students. Tickets for the Aztecs' Mountain West Conference home opener vs. Air Force on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. PT will also be on sale Monday. (Goaztecs.com)
Non-BCS teams can still pack a big punch Jul 8, 2008
Sunday SomedaySix of the past 14 NFL MVPs played at one of the 52 non-BCS FBS schools (Steve Young, BYU; Brett Favre (3), Southern Miss; Marshall Faulk, San Diego State; and LaDainian Tomlinson, TCU). In last April's NFL draft, nine players from the non-BCS-FBS programs were taken in the first two rounds. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Favre's whisper campaign shameful Jul 8, 2008
Before him, Mike Vick, Shaun Alexander, Marshall Faulk, Ray Lewis, and Donovan McNabb had "cursed" years. Here's a reason for Ted Thompson to trade Favre in the division. (MSNBC -- Sports)
