1.
Vikings' Asher Allen retires at age 24
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Prized rookie Alex Smith has been named the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers.
Smith, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2005 NFL draft, will make his first NFL start this Sunday at home against the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers are 1-3.
"I feel like Alex gives us the best chance to win, and I believe he's ready," said San Francisco Coach Mike Nolan. "Tim has handled everything from the pre-season to the regular season extremely well, but I believe Alex has also handled his role very well also. He's prepared each week real well."
At Utah in 2004, Smith was the first player in school history to be a finalist for the Heisman Trophy after leading the Utes to an undefeated season. He has seen limited action so far this year, completing 6-of-11 passes for 34 yards.
|
|
|
| Additional Sports News Stories | |
PHILADELPHIA, June 2 (UPI) --
Michael Vick said he wasn't backing away from his daredevil style of quarterbacking despite criticism from Philadelphia Eagles fans and the media.
|
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 2 (UPI) --
U.S. pop icon Madonna debuted an updated version of her infamous cone bra as she kicked off her latest world tour in Israel.
|
MIAMI, June 1 (UPI) --
U.S. weather forecasters say the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be about average, despite the rare late-May landfall of Beryl.
|
ROME, June 2 (UPI) --
Dogs across Italy are wagging their tails as a new ice cream for man's best friend goes to market.
|
| Stories | Photos | People | Comments |
View Caption
