Urban Warfare

Alexander: 'I got stabbed in the back' Associated Press 1/3/2005 KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) - Seattle's Shaun Alexander, upset after finishing one yard behind Curtis Martin for the NFL rushing title, questioned why coach Mike Holmgren called a quarterback sneak in a big win over Atlanta. "We were going to win anyway," Alexander said after Sunday's game. "We were on the freaking goal-line and I got stabbed in the back." Alexander made his remarks in the locker-room after the Seahawks beat Atlanta 28-26, securing the NFC West title for Seattle and guaranteeing a home game with St. Louis in next weekend's wild-card round. Holmgren said in his post-game comments he had wanted Alexander to win the rushing title. However, the Falcons drove 69 yards in the final 4:28 to pull within 28-26 before failing to convert the two-point try. "It's too bad we didn't get the ball back," Holmgren said. "They ate up the clock with their final drive. Shaun had a chance at the rushing championship and just missed it. That was too bad. I would have liked to seen him get it." The Seahawks went ahead 28-20 with 4:28 remaining when quarterback Matt Hasselbeck scored on a one-yard sneak on second-and-goal. Alexander, who will be an unrestricted free agent after this season, blamed that call for costing him a share of the rushing title. He finished with 80 yards on 19 attempts against Atlanta. "It would have been sweet to get it," Alexander said. "I feel worse because we had a quarterback sneak for a touchdown. That hurts, but I'll be all right." Holmgren gave his players the day off Monday and the Seahawks initially weren't planning interviews. However, team officials then said Alexander would speak at 7 p.m. EST. The fifth-year running back has had an outstanding season, reaching the Pro Bowl for the second straight year with a career-high and franchise-record 1,696 yards rushing. His 16 TDs rushing matched his team record from 2002, and his team-record 20 total TDs made him the 10th player in NFL history with 20 or more in a season. However, Martin won this season's rushing title, edging Alexander after a 153-yard effort in the New York Jets' overtime loss at St. Louis. It was the closest margin in NFL history. "Oh, man, that was one of our goals - to help him get it," Seahawks tackle Walter Jones said after the win. "He didn't get the chance to get it. I hate that for him, but we got the win." Martin trailed Alexander by 72 yards going into the regular season's final weekend. He gained 24 yards on three carries in overtime at St. Louis and finished with 1,697 yards on the season. "I think Shaun Alexander has had as good a year as any running back in the NFL," Hasselbeck said. "His teammates feel that way, his coaches feel that way and he should know that." TSN.ca

Any Predictions for the score in this game? Canada 5 Russia 3

So it looks like Canada v Russia for the Gold. Canada should have a large amount of the crowd support so that is an advantage.

Nailed it.

Young with a 60, yes 60 yard run for a TD. 21-14 Texas.

Miami is winning 17-3 at the half but they are not dominating by any stretch. Leak is not playing well and all of UM's points have come off special teams.

The USA-CZE game has been a thriller thus far. Back and forth action but more so for the Americans as they are doing everything but score the tying goal.

It is over, Belarus has won by a score of 5-3, but the USA can still win it's pool.

Belarus scored a weak goal, USA changed their goalie, back to Montoya, and Belarus proceeds to score on a wrister from center ice. 4-1 Belarus.

God damn these racing missions are starting to piss me the fuck off. First I beat the "Wu Zi Mi" race, and then right after that there is another one? I don't think im ever going to beat this mission.

Thankfully Leak got the first down.

Gators just scored a HUGE touchdown and are now up 20-10 on FSU. But having seen last years game, I know this one is far from over.

To Leak's credit, he throws two more completions including a 35 yarder.

Leak just got intercepted after completing 9 straight. What the FUCK already.

Another Interception. Jesus Christ.

The guy in the suit is Jack's dad.

Well the Gators loose in a heart breaker. A total SHIT SHIT SHIT call by the ref costs Florida the game.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luongo is a FUCKING HERO right now. He saved the game at least 5 times.

Which game is better? I have ESPN NHL and it is a great game but the screens and videos I have seen for NHL have looked extremely impressive. Which game is better? (please no "ESPN is $20")

Is SportsCentre in the PS2 version?

The only gripe I have with the game (I play on Pro) is that it is extremely difficult to score. I outshot Detroit 51-20 and I lost 2-1 in overtime. Still an excellent game however.

I picked the game up yesterday. Awesome game, great gameplay. The cut out scenes are not in Playstation 2 however (or at least I have not seen them). Anyways, I started a franchise with Vancouver yesterday. First move was trading Bertuzzi for Kovalchuk and some draft picks. Kovalchuk has since scored 2 goals in 2 games.

Yellow jerseys or not, Canada totally DOMINATED that period. USA had nothing going. Great period.

Slovakia was my dark horse also untill Peter Bondra broke his wrist yesterday..

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