Portal:American football/News/archive/December 2007

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September 1 - The Appalachian State University Mountaineers defeated the Michigan Wolverines in the 2007 Appalachian State vs. Michigan football game. This upset is the only time a lower division team has ever defeated a ranked Division I-FBS team.
August 25 - Damon Huard earns his first start as quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs after playing as a backup for eleven years. (USA Today)
August 25 - Michael Vick is suspended indefinitely without pay by Roger Goodell after admitting bankrolling Bad Newz Kennels. (AP via Yahoo)
August 22 - 59-year-old Mike Flynt returns to NCAA Division III team Sul Ross State University, likely making him the oldest player in the history of college football. (USA Today)
August 16 - Attorneys for Michael Vick are reportedly considering a plea agreement. (Washington Post)
July 30 - Bill Walsh, former head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, died of leukemia at the age of 75. (ESPN)
July 29 - The Minnesota Vikings sign Adrian Peterson - the overall #7 pick in the 2007 NFL draft - to a five-year, $40.5 million contract. (AP via Yahoo)