SPORTS RADIO ESPN 1420 » darren sproles http://espn1420.com Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Saints Defeat Cowboys In Overtime 34-31 http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-cowboys-in-overtime/ http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-cowboys-in-overtime/#comments Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:45:13 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=119705 While the New Orleans Saints' slim playoff chances were erased today, they did give the Dallas Cowboys a little coal for their Christmas stockings. Powered by their high-powered offense, Drew Brees and the Saints defeated the Cowboys in overtime by the score of 34-31.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-cowboys-in-overtime/feed/ 0 Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Saints Embarrass Buccaneers 41-0 http://espn1420.com/saints-embarrass-buccaneers-41-0/ http://espn1420.com/saints-embarrass-buccaneers-41-0/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 21:28:50 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=117964 One week after being handled by the New York Giants, the New Orleans Saints bounced back with one of the most dominating victories in franchise history. For the first time since 1995, the Saints shutout an opponent, embarrassing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday by the score of 41-0. Defensively, it...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-embarrass-buccaneers-41-0/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Giants Squash Saints 52-27, Special Teams Struggle http://espn1420.com/giants-squash-saints/ http://espn1420.com/giants-squash-saints/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 01:03:22 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=116048 The New Orleans Saints have fallen to 5-8 after being crushed by the New York Giants 52-27. With the loss, the Saints slim playoff chances have been erased. The only thing worse than the nasty weather at MetLife Stadium was the Saints kickoff coverage. On multiple occasions...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/giants-squash-saints/feed/ 0 Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Several Injured Saints Return To Practice Today http://espn1420.com/several-injured-saints-return-to-practice-today/ http://espn1420.com/several-injured-saints-return-to-practice-today/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:47:36 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=109360 New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles returned to practice today after missing the previous two and a half weeks with a broken hand. Also returning for the Saints was captain...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/several-injured-saints-return-to-practice-today/feed/ 0 Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Four Saints Miss Practice, Status For Sunday In Doubt http://espn1420.com/four-saints-miss-practice-status-for-sunday-in-doubt/ http://espn1420.com/four-saints-miss-practice-status-for-sunday-in-doubt/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:30:12 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=107548 Four members of the New Orleans Saints missed Thursday's practice, leaving their status for Sunday's matchup with the rival Atlanta Falcons in doubt. The injury list includes...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/four-saints-miss-practice-status-for-sunday-in-doubt/feed/ 0 Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Saints Injury Report: Marques Colston Misses Practice http://espn1420.com/saints-injury-report-marques-colston-misses-practice/ http://espn1420.com/saints-injury-report-marques-colston-misses-practice/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:59:05 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=89181 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (pictured above) missed practice today with a left foot injury. Interim coach Aaron Kromer said that...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-injury-report-marques-colston-misses-practice/feed/ 0 Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Darren Sproles Ranks As NFC's Most Versatile Player http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-ranked-nfcs-most-versatile-player/ http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-ranked-nfcs-most-versatile-player/#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2012 00:44:11 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=75970 There are many complimentary adjectives used to describe New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles. Perhaps the word "versatile" is one used most often. Why not? Number 43 truly can do it all. ESPN.com recently ranked the...

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]]> http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-ranked-nfcs-most-versatile-player/feed/ 0 Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Darren Sproles Proves Invaluable For The Saints http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-proves-invaluable-for-the-saints/ http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-proves-invaluable-for-the-saints/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:07:57 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=31594 Darren Sproles has been a key clog in the Saints' success.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-proves-invaluable-for-the-saints/feed/ 0 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Sean Payton Unsure How He Will Deal With Saints' Crowded Backfield http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-unsure-how-he-will-deal-with-saints-crowded-backfield/ http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-unsure-how-he-will-deal-with-saints-crowded-backfield/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:40:42 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=27114 For the first time all season, all four of the New Orleans Saints' top four tailbacks are healthy, and that gives head coach Sean Payton a little bit of a problem.

Mark Ingram, Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, and Chris Ivory are all healthy and ready to go, but the four backs are one more than Payton would typically like to have.

Having four backs that you have confidence in can be a good problem, but remember, if all of them are active, then you'd be taking away a roster spot from a player at another position.

Payton hasn't said how the Saints will deal with the situation when they take on the New York Giants on Monday night.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-unsure-how-he-will-deal-with-saints-crowded-backfield/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Grading The Saints-Week 9 http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-week-9/ http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-week-9/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:40:56 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=25178 The New Orleans Saints got back on the win track on Sunday, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-16, in an NFC South contest, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, in New Orleans.

The Saints obviously fared much better than the week prior, when the fell to the previously unbeaten St. Louis Rams, 31-21.

Against the Bucs, the Saints' offense rolled, for 458 total yards, including 195 rushing yards, while the defense held Tampa Bay to only 84 rushing yards.

Special teams was fine, as John Kasay hit two field goals, and punter Thomas Morestead was great, as he usually is.

You have to give the Saints passing grades all-around this week.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-week-9/feed/ 0 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Saints Defeat Buccaneers, 27-16 http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-buccaneers-27-16/ http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-buccaneers-27-16/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:35:33 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=24943 The New Orleans Saints got back in the win column on Sunday, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 27-16, in an NFC South collision, at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, in New Orleans, La.

New Orleans led it, 17-3 at the half, and then coasted to the 11-point win, which kept them unbeaten at home this year.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees was 27-of-36 through the air, for 258 yards, and two touchdowns, while running back Darren Sproles contributed 168 all-purpose yards, including a touchdown.

With the win, the Saints maintain sole possession of first-place in the NFC south, with a 6-3 record, while the Bucs fell to 4-4.

The Saints are back in action next Sunday, November 13, when they travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to take on the second-place Atlanta Falcons, in another NFC South match-up.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-defeat-buccaneers-27-16/feed/ 0 (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Saints Special Teams Are Special http://espn1420.com/saints-special-teams-are-special/ http://espn1420.com/saints-special-teams-are-special/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:43:39 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=24746 Halfway through the season, the 5-3 New Orleans Saints have been inconsistent on offense and defense. The Saints special teams however, have been the most consistent unit at the midway point.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/saints-special-teams-are-special/feed/ 0 Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images The Saints And Darren Sproles Have Been A Perfect Match http://espn1420.com/the-saints-and-darren-sproles-have-been-a-perfect-match/ http://espn1420.com/the-saints-and-darren-sproles-have-been-a-perfect-match/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:35:19 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=23535 When the New Orleans Saints signed running back/kick returner Darren Sproles as a free agent, they expected him to help replace Reggie Bush, who they traded to the Miami Dolphins.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/the-saints-and-darren-sproles-have-been-a-perfect-match/feed/ 0 (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Ivory Not Activated By Saints … Yet http://espn1420.com/ivory-not-activated-by-saints-yet/ http://espn1420.com/ivory-not-activated-by-saints-yet/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:47:46 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=22476 New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory is healthy and eligible to return from the physically unable to perform list. However, he was not activated today, and until he is removed from the PUP list, he cannot practice with the team. The Saints have a 3 week window to decide whether or not to activate him, release him, or place him on injured reserve.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/ivory-not-activated-by-saints-yet/feed/ 0 (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Should Saints Run Sproles More? http://espn1420.com/should-saints-run-sproles-more/ http://espn1420.com/should-saints-run-sproles-more/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:18:18 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=22390 New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles is arguably the best free agent pickup in the NFC South this year. His speed and playmaking ability have been on full display through the first 6 weeks of the season, as he's been a heavy part of the offensive gameplan. But should the Saints run Sproles more between the tackles?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/should-saints-run-sproles-more/feed/ 0 Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images The Biggest Surprises For The Saints http://espn1420.com/the-biggest-surprises-for-the-saints/ http://espn1420.com/the-biggest-surprises-for-the-saints/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:25:58 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=22344 Who are the biggest surprises for the New Orleans Saints so far, in 2011?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/the-biggest-surprises-for-the-saints/feed/ 0 (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Beyond The Mic: Ivory's Return Begs Questions http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-ivorys-return-begs-a-few-questions/ http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-ivorys-return-begs-a-few-questions/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:32:34 +0000 Scott Prather http://espn1420.com/?p=21722 New Orleans Saints RB Chris Ivory led the team in rushing a year ago as a rookie. His bruising style as a runner took its toll however, and he had two offseason surgeries. As a result, he's spent the beginning of the season on the PUP list. That will change next week, as he should be activated to the 53 man roster. How will coach Sean Payton deal with an already crowded backfield?

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]]> http://espn1420.com/beyond-the-mic-ivorys-return-begs-a-few-questions/feed/ 0 Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Grading The Saints http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-3/ http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-3/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:25:29 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=20491 The New Orleans Saints ran their current win streak to three game on Sunday, defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars, 23-10, in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Saints did only win by 13 points, but it felt as though they dominated at times, as they picked up 500+ yards of offense in the game.

The win moved to Saints to 3-1 on the year, with a road game against the Carolina Panthers scheduled on Sunday.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/grading-the-saints-3/feed/ 0 (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Darren Sproles Pays Immediate Dividends For Saints http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-pays-immediate-dividends-for-saints/ http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-pays-immediate-dividends-for-saints/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:43:45 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=17862 The New Orleans Saints dropped their season-opener on Thursday night, falling to the Green Bay Packers, 42-34. But there were some bright spots, and one of them was the play of running back/return man Darren Sproles.

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]]> http://espn1420.com/darren-sproles-pays-immediate-dividends-for-saints/feed/ 0 (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Saints Looking For Better Ground Attack This Year http://espn1420.com/saints-look-for-better-ground-attack-this-year/ http://espn1420.com/saints-look-for-better-ground-attack-this-year/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:15:35 +0000 Steve Peloquin http://espn1420.com/?p=17204 The NFL has undoubtedly become more of a passing league over the years, but that doesn't mean a team doesn't have to have a solid running game to be successful.

The New Orleans Saints realize this, and took steps to correct what they perceived as an area that needed improvement over 2010.

The Saints traded to draft former Heisman Trophy winning running back Mark Ingram, and signed free agent running back Darren Sproles away from the San Diego Chargers, to join veteran Pierre Thomas.

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