Steelers issue Vikings first loss Oct 26, 2009
BENGALS 45, BEARS 10: At Cincinnati, Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes - four of them in a dominant first half - and Cedric Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go. TEXANS 24, NINERS 21: At Houston, Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Texans built a big lead then held on for the win. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Favre fiasco? Nah credit Steelers D Oct 26, 2009
Do you think Cedric Benson was a little fired up to take on his former team ... We love that Benson didnt pretend it was just another game and then ran angry, as if Bears G.M. Jerry Angelo was lining up across from him. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Benson gets back at Bears Oct 26, 2009
AP The Bengals' Cedric Benson runs for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against his former team ... Cedric Benson got his revenge on Chicago, all right ... Carson Palmer threw five touchdown passes -- four of them in a dominant first half -- and Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards and a touchdown against the team that let him go, shocking Chicago with a 45-10 victory Sunday that will go down as one of the worst days in Bears history. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Snap Judgments Fred Vuich/ SI LaMarr Woodley and the Steelers took advantage of two fourth-quarter turnovers by Brett Favre to beat the Vikings.Brett Favre ran out of fourth-quarter magic and the Saints erased a 21-point deficit, but the most stunning plot twist in Week 7 was the rebirth of 49ers QB Alex Smith, says Don Banks. Oct 26, 2009
I guess it doesn't hurt either that the Patriots are from New "England.'' After all, what NFL team do you expect a bunch of Londoners to root for? This just in: In light of Tampa Bay's 35-7 meltdown against the Patriots in London's Wembley Stadium, I believe that makes the Bucs the first team in NFL history to be winless on two continents at the same time. I'd say the Patriots did their part to sell the NFL's game in Europe. Tampa Bay? Not so much. For the English fans, I imagine it was a little... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Cpl. Johnathan L. Benson ... Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Benson. (CNN -- Specials)
Remember Me? APCedric Benson is averaging 100 total yards per game, nearly double what he had in his three years with the Bears.Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson both left Chicago under unpleasant circumstances. Adam Duerson can't wait to see how the reunion goes when the Bengals host the Bears on Sunday. Oct 24, 2009
Ex-Bears Cedric Benson and Tank Johnson out for revenge ... Former Bears RB Cedric Benson ranks third in the NFL with 531 rushing yards ... Not one but two ex-Chicagoans who were unceremoniously dumped in the wake of off-field trouble will suit up against the Bears: running back Cedric Benson and defensive tackle Tank Johnson. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
VALUE METER: Colts top fantasy rankings Oct 24, 2009
Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings - Fantasy Joe: Fantasy Football News, Draft Information, and Player Rankings - USATODAY.com. Value Meter: Colts get comfy atop Week 7 rankings. (USA Today -- Sports)
CLICKS: Stay away from all 'Skins; WR/RB/QB locks Oct 24, 2009
Cedric Benson vs. Chicago 13. Pierre Thomas @ Miami. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Peterson tries to end Steelers 100-yard streak Oct 22, 2009
They are No. 2 against the run, and limited No. 2 rusher Chris Johnson of Tennessee to 57 yards and No. 3 Cedric Benson of Cincinnati to 76 yards the most by any opposing back against them this season. The Steelers haven t allowed an 100-yard game in their last 24 regular season games, or since Fred Taylor ran for 147 yards during the Jaguars 29-22 victory on Dec. 16, 2007. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
TRADE BRADY?: Why now's perfect time for blockbuster Oct 22, 2009
Cedric Benson vs. Chicago 13 ... For what it's worth, here's my perfect lineup for Week 7: QB Ben Roethlisberger -- threw for the quietest 417 yards in NFL history last week RB DeAngelo Williams -- I'll be shocked if he doesn't total 140 yards RB Cedric Benson -- consider this a triple-dog lock against his old team WR Roddy White -- the Cowboy corners aren't exactly known for shutting down stars WR Reggie Wayne -- he's got the Rams on a lightning-fast turf -- enough said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Tuesday's Scores Oct 21, 2009
Benson 29, Paynesville 14. Bertha-Hewitt 40, Lincoln HI 6. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Monday's Scores Oct 20, 2009
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Winners, losers from Fantasy Revelations Oct 19, 2009
That doesn't bode well for Cedric Benson (45 total yards, 1 TD), who'll be expected to carry the week-in, week-out rushing load for a team that had been living (and dying) by the sword of nailbiting outcomes since Week 1. Buffalo 16, N.Y. Jets 13 (OT). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Week 6 Snap Judgments Oct 19, 2009
After entering Week 5 against Cincinnati having not given up a 100-yard rushing game to an individual in 39 games dating to December 2006, Baltimore's defense has now been dented for triple digits twice in two weeks -- by Minnesota's Peterson and the Bengals' Cedric Benson. Losers of three in a row after a 3-0 start, Baltimore has given up 130 points in six games this season, 21. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Vikings meet Ravens today Oct 18, 2009
The Ravens, meanwhile, will be looking to stop a two-game slide and rebound after Cincinnati s Cedric Benson became the first running back to top 100 yards against Baltimore s proud defense in 40 games. Favre joined the Vikings in August and has given the team the kind of consistent, playmaking ability at quarterback that the team has ached for during most of this decade. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fantasy: Put Brees on bench this week Oct 18, 2009
You'll remember the time Cedric Benson scored 19 points against the Ravens and you benched him, but you won't remember the five more times you play him against Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Minnesota for a combined 23 points. Quarterbacks. (ESPN -- Football)
Robert 'Bob' Madson Oct 18, 2009
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Steelers Notebook: Smith's absence hurts run defense Oct 17, 2009
The Baltimore Ravens had the longest streak (39 games) until Cincinnati's Cedric Benson rushed for 120 yards last week in the Bengals' 17-14 victory. The Steelers have not allowed a 100-yard rusher since Jacksonville's Fred Taylor rushed for 147 yards Dec. 14, 2007, which also was the first game the Steelers played without Smith after he sustained a season-ending torn bicep injury. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Favre, Lewis share respect, admiration Oct 17, 2009
"They meet on the football field for just the third time ever when Favre's Vikings (5-0) host Lewis's Ravens (3-2) on Sunday.For the Vikings, whose first five opponents have a combined record of 7-17, it will be their biggest test of the season.The Ravens, meanwhile, will be looking to stop a two-game slide and rebound after Cincinnati's Cedric Benson became the first running back to top 100 yards against Baltimore's proud defense in 40 games.Favre joined the Vikings in August and has given the... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Eager to start new streak, Ravens face Peterson Oct 16, 2009
There's only one thing left for the Baltimore Ravens to do after Cedric Benson ended their streak of 39 straight games without allowing a 100-yard rusher ... The Ravens didn't do that nearly enough against Benson, who ran for 120 yards in becoming the first running back to reach the century mark against Baltimore since Larry Johnson of Kansas City in December 2006 ... Peterson has seen the film and hopes to benefit from watching Benson's moves last week. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Multi-instrumental Oct 16, 2009
He studied composition, arrangement and performance at Berklee College of Music and privately with guitar greats George Benson, Pat Metheny, Christopher Parkening and Mick Goodrick. He also has studied ethnic instruments, including the Indian Bansuri Flute and many others with players from around the world. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CLICKS: Introducing the 'Running Back Misery Index' Oct 15, 2009
Cedric Benson, Bengals 8. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Wednesday's Scores Oct 15, 2009
Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 28, Benson 26. Barnum 42, Ely 24. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Hawkeyes Head to Indiana, Purdue Oct 14, 2009
INDIANA The Hoosiers are led by third-year head coach Sherry Dunbar and players Ashley Benson and Jordan Haverly ... Benson, a junior MB, averages 3. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Ravens looking for answers on two-game skid Oct 14, 2009
1 yards per play as they allowed Cedric Benson to become the first opposing back to run for 100 yards against them in 40 games. Plus, three crucial penalties were committed that fueled the Bengals' game-winning drive capped by Carson Palmer's touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell. (BynersInsider.com)
* NFL: Broncos prevail in OT to remain unbeaten Oct 13, 2009
Cincinnati running back Cedric Benson rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, becoming the first player to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens in three years. Baltimore had gone 39 consecutive games without allowing a 100-yard rusher. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bests & worsts Oct 12, 2009
-- Best day vs. stout defense: Cincinnati's Cedric Benson ran for 120 yards, and he ended the Ravens' streak of 39 consecutive games without surrendering a 100-yard rusher. -- Ugliest uniforms: The Broncos unveiled their yellow-and-brown throwback uniforms as part of the NFL's celebration of the AFL's 50th anniversary. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ravens come up short in the clutch Oct 12, 2009
And the Ravens notably allowed Bengals running back Cedric Benson to grind out 127 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries as he became the first player in 40 games to eclipse the century mark against the NFL's top-ranked rushing defense ... The Bengals built a 10-7 lead by the third quarter on Benson's 28-yard touchdown run where he ran through linebacker Antwan Barnes' arm tackle. (BynersInsider.com)
No. 12 Illini sweep Hoosiers Oct 11, 2009
The Illini also neutralized one of the top hitters in the conference in Ashley Benson, holding the junior to just nine kills. Kelci Marshall was the only Indiana player in double figures with 10 kills. (Fightingillini.com)
Injury Report Oct 11, 2009
Bengals running back Cedric Benson missed practice earlier in the week with a hip injury, but he practiced fully on Friday and. He's been quite the surprise this year, but the make him a risky play. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Bengals-Ravens BreakdownThe Bengals need to beat the Ravens to be considered legit, proclaims Adam Duerson. Oct 10, 2009
Bengals fans are going to hate this, but how about the idea that the two feature backs in this game, Cincinnati's Cedric Benson and Baltimore's Ray Rice, represent everything their team is about ... Benson: Loads of potential but never really flashes it when you most expect him to ... Or do you go with Benson against a truly, madly, deeply pissed off Ray Lewis and company. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Gerald Dezell Oct 8, 2009
Gerald was employed by the Northern Pacific Railroad for nearly 20 years, owned and operated HiWay Lanes bowling alley and worked as an optician for Benson Optical until his retirement. Gerald then took great pleasure in the many years he served as custodian for the United Methodist Church. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Packers hope new 3-4 defense can fluster Favre Oct 6, 2009
And the Packers new-look defense has struggled to stop the run early on, giving up 141 yards on 29 carries to Cincinnati s Cedric Benson in a surprising Week 2 home loss. You d better stop the run or it s going to be a long day, Capers said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Sophomores top Apollo Oct 5, 2009
Thor Linnerooth finished with four first-half saves and Matt Benson collected seven second-half saves. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Dolphins begin Henne era against Bills Oct 4, 2009
Cedric Benson scored on a 23-yard run with 9:14 left in the fourth, and Andre Caldwell's TD catch with 14 seconds left provided the decisive points ... On the ground, first-year Bengal Benson has reinvented himself after a disappointing stint in Chicago, churning out 293 yards and scoring twice in three games ... Benson figures to run hard and often against a leaky Browns defense that's allowed 5. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Apollo hopes to ruin Warriors' homecoming Oct 3, 2009
"I look at homecoming as a real good distraction for the home team," Benson said ... "Other than that it's 21-14 in the fourth quarter against Sartell, a team that will contend for the conference title," Benson said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 4 Oct 2, 2009
Cedric Benson -- Michael Vick isn't the only reclamation story in the NFL. Benson seems to have finally figured things out, and the Bengals are showing confidence in him by committing to the run. Even after a woeful start against the Steelers, they continue to feed Benson, eventually leading to a 23-yard score. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Forecast: Saints could feast on buffet of really bad teams Oct 2, 2009
Somehow I don t see Rita Benson tossing Drew Brees under the bus in 10 years if he says the Saints are a bad team. The Raiders are awesome. (WWLTV.com, LA)
CLICKS: Week 3 Revelations Sep 30, 2009
The Bengals' Big Three of Carson Palmer (184 yards, 1 TD), Cedric Benson (76 yards, 1 TD) and Chad Ochocinco (5 catches, 54 yards) certainly carry a lot of weight from week to week. But let's not forget two underrated components at play: WR Andre Caldwell (6 catches, 52 yards, 1 TD) and the Cincinnati defense (good for 7-10 points every outing) could be major factors in your run to a fantasy title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Lt. Steve Macias received the commission July 13. (Submitted photo.) Sep 30, 2009
Steve is a former member of the Arizona and Minnesota National Air Guards, Benson High School graduate, and he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Arizona State University in Tempe and a Juris-Doctorate from the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minn ... In no way do they represent the view of bensonnews-sun. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Packers-Bengals Report Card Sep 24, 2009
Benson went on to rack up 141 yards in a heavy diet of 29 carries for a per-rush average of 4. 9 yards. (PackerReport.com)
Sunflower breeding is precise, painstaking work Sep 24, 2009
The new germplasm that we gained by these arrangements has given us an increased window of diversity, said Bob Benson, a 30-year sunflower breeder with Mycogen ... Developing a shorter season hybrid will open up possibilities for delayed planting or replanting crops in the spring and also a chance for double cropping, Benson said ... Benson also noted that they are always getting requests from sunflower growers asking for hybrids with a certain characteristic that will fit their operation. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Police blotter Sep 23, 2009
Roberta Benson on Friday reported the theft of a checkbook and cash while at Walmart Supercenter, 7295 Glory Road. It was reported Friday a staff member's cell phone was stolen at Forestview Middle School, 12149 Knollwood Drive. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Jets’ Sanchez sizzles in second half to guide upset Sep 22, 2009
Defensive end Antwan Odom tied a team high with five sacks and Cedric Benson rushed for 141 yards for the Bengals (1-1), who rebounded from a last-minute loss to Denver in Week 1. Saints 48, Eagles 22: Drew Brees tossed three more touchdown passes, and the Saints rolled past an Eagles team missing Donovan McNabb because of a cracked rib. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Ravens trump Rivers' big day Sep 21, 2009
Defensive end Antwan Odom tied a team high with five sacks, and Cedric Benson rushed for 141 yards for the Bengals (1-1), who consistently poked holes in the Green Bay Packers' new 3-4 defense as they rebounded from a last-minute loss to Denver in Week 1. Bears 17, Steelers 14: Jay Cutler came through with a big pass to Devin Hester on third down, and Robbie Gould booted a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Bears in Chicago. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bengals Sack and Leap Past Packers Sep 21, 2009
The special teams yielded two big returns and the defense could not stop Cedric Benson (141 yards, 4. 9 per carry) or come up with a big play after Charles Woodson set up one touchdown and scored another with first-half interceptions. (PackerReport.com)
Week 2 studs, duds & fantasy Revelations Sep 21, 2009
Outside of The Big Three -- Carson Palmer (186 total yards, 3 TDs), Cedric Benson (141 rushing yards) and Chad Ochocinco (4 catches, 91 yards, 1 TD) -- the rest of the stat sheet read like the fourth quarter of a Week 4 preseason tilt. But the half-glass-full person in me must remind everyone that Laveranues Coles and Chris Henry both scored touchdowns (despite totaling 14 yards). (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
CLICKS: Week 2 rules to live by Sep 20, 2009
Cedric Benson, Bengals 21. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers (the injuries are an obvious concern) 22. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
CLICKS: Post-injury roster moves Sep 16, 2009
TEN) or go with Big Cedric Benson in place of either one. Answer: There's a reason WHY you drafted Forte and Slaton so high. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Junior Achievement to honor Ulrich, others Sep 15, 2009
The 2009 Business Hall of Fame Laureates are Ulrich; Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson the founder and former president and CEO of the Milestone Growth Fund; Tom Moe, former chairman and managing partner of Dorsey & Whitney; Duane Benson, executive director of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation; and George Hormel, the former chairman and CEO of Hormel Foods who died in 1946. The inductees will be honored Oct. 1 at The Depot in Downtown Minneapolis at 5:30 p.m. This is the fifth class elected to... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Fantasy Revelations, plus Week 1 analysis Sep 14, 2009
And when will people realize that Cedric Benson (98 total yards, 1 TD) is a reliable threat for 100 total yards EVERY Sunday (minus the four games against Baltimore and Pittsburgh) ... At the very least, would it kill you to conceive a creative trade involving Benson before Week 4, when Cleveland appears on Cincy's sked. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Registration for flag football, soccer under way Sep 14, 2009
Brainerd keeper Matt Benson faced 11 shots in the first half with Elk River scoring in the second and 13th minutes. In the second half keeper Thor Linnerooth faced eight shots with Elk River scoring in the 56th minute. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
NFL Regular Season Begins With Drama Sep 14, 2009
Chad Ochocinco had five receptions for 89 yards, while Benson rushed for 76 yards and a score for the Bengals (0-1), who ended last season at 4-11-1. Minnesota 34, Cleveland 20. (Click2Houston, TX)
QBs who should start Week 1 Sep 10, 2009
Cedric Benson vs. Denver 11 ... Week 8: Bengals (Palmer, Benson, Johnson, Leonard, Dorsey, Ochocinco, Simpson, Coffman), Chiefs (Cassel, Johnson, Charles, Cottam, Bowe, Engram, Bradley), Patriots (Brady, Taylor, Maroney, Morris, Moss, Welker, Galloway, Smith), Steelers (Roethlisberger, Parker, Mendenhall, Ward, Sweed, Holmes, Miller), Buccaneers (Leftwich, Graham, Ward, Williams, Winslow, Clayton, Bryant), Redskins (Campbell, Portis, Betts, Moss, Cooley, Thomas, Kelly, Randle El). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Favre, Vick will have fantasy impact Sep 10, 2009
Like Carson Palmer, this may be your best chance to give Cincinnati's Cedric Benson a start. (This'll make up for all the benchings he'll get in the Pittsburgh and Baltimore games. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Bremer Bank team brings home gold Sep 10, 2009
In flight 2, Jan Benson shot 34 for low net and Martha Polsfuss was low gross with a 47 ... Linda Esser (left) was the low gross winner of Flight 4 and Jan Benson and Martha Polsfuss were the low net and gross winners for Flight 2 during the Sept. 3 Breezy Point Resort championship. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Joe PosnanskiINSIDE BASEBALL Sep 9, 2009
The closest thing to a success story was when then took Kris Benson with the No. 1 overall pick -- he won 43 games, lost 49 and was traded to the Mets. But, truth is, nobody wants to hear the complaints. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Anna Williams Sep 7, 2009
Anna Maria Williams was born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Benson, Minn. the daughter of Anton and Annie (Bunn) Lanske. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Commish's Corner: Fantasy rankings for every position Sep 5, 2009
27) Cedric Benson Cincinnati Bengals. 28) Beanie Wells Arizona Cardinals. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Friday's Scores Sep 5, 2009
Sauk Centre 21, Benson 7. Sauk Rapids-Rice 14, Alexandria 7. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
9/3/2009, 12:48am Watertown among area schools considered teams to beat Sep 4, 2009
Assistant Coaches - Josh Benson and PaulLowry. 2008 Record - 0-9 overall. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Warriors return offense while rebuilding defense Sep 4, 2009
" Captains of the Brainerd Warrior boys' soccer team are Chris Nathan (left), Ethan Nichols and Jordan Posch. Brainerd Dispatch/Steve Kohls? Purchase reprints of this . Boys' soccer Head coach: Cahil Collins, fifth season Career record: 40-21-8 (.656) 2008 finish: 9-3-1 CLC, 12-4-2 overall. Captains: Chris Nathan, Ethan Nichols, Jordan Posch Assistant coaches: David Devine Schedule Sept. 3, at Alexandria 7 p.m. Sept. 8, at Sauk Rapids-Rice 5 p.m. Sept. 10, St. Cloud Apollo 5 p.m. Sept. 12, at... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
CLICKS: Tips for attacking draft Sep 4, 2009
Slots 4-6 Round 1, RB -- Forte, Jones-Drew, Jackson, Tomlinson, DeAngelo Williams, Chris Johnson Round 2, WR -- Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, Wayne, Jennings, Boldin, Bowe Round 3, RB -- Portis, Barber, Gore, Ronnie Brown, Ryan Grant, Westbrook Round 4, WR -- Welker, Owens, Ochocinco, Marshall, Edwards, Vincent Jackson, Round 5, RB -- McFadden, Kevin Smith, Thomas Jones, Stewart, Parker, Rice, Felix Jones, Brown, Benson ... Slots 7-9 Round 1, WR -- Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, Randy Moss Round 2,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Joyce M. Buchite Sep 2, 2009
She is survived by significant other, Merle "Sonny" Hellum, Crosby; three daughters, Sandy (Rex) Muggli, Williams, Michelle (John Bodle) Fuller, Crosby, Teffany (Vern) Lewis, Ironton; brother, Dick Janssen; sisters, Helen Hargraves, Hancock, Lucille Karringan, Benson and Dar (Mike) Katzenberger, Merrifield; sisters-in-law, Donna Janssen, Hastings, Carol Janssen, Windom; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Al and LeRoy Janssen. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Tuesday's Scores Sep 2, 2009
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