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  Philadelphia Eagles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
CHICAGO -- David Akers said the conditions at Soldier Field on Sunday were "tough." There was a steady, unpredictable crosswind and a tailwind that didn't know from which end it wanted to come.
Akers also kicked off exceptionally well and crushed attempts from 51 yards, 42 yards, 42 yards and 40 yards.
But for Akers, a perfectionist, the outcome was only as good as the win in the standings.
www.philadelphiaeagles.com /homeNewsDetail.jsp?id=16345   (259 words)

  
 David Akers : USAToday.com - David Akers Biography from USAToday.com
K David Akers was fined $5,000 for the incident that took place on the Giants sideline Sunday.
Akers is expected to appeal the fine and insists he didn't intend to run into one of New York's coaches.
David Akers, who says he's not 100% healthy, nailed a 60-yard field goal at the end of Eagles practice Thursday.
fantasyfootball.usatoday.com /content/player.asp?sport=NFL&id=721   (232 words)

  
 David Akers - PhillyBlog - Philadelphia
On the other hand though, Akers is a gamer and has been the most reliable kicker in football next to only Adam Vinatieri of the Pats...
They didn't activate him this week because it looked like Akers was OK to play and they would have had to de-activate another player to make room for him.
I tell ya though- I give Akers a heck of a lot of credit for going back out there for those extra points and the winning field goal after the injury- that had to be killing him...
www.phillyblog.com /philly/showthread.php?t=11172   (849 words)

  
 David Akers - Kicks for Kids
David Akers Kicks for Kids has established programs within The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to provide assistance to the children and their families being treated at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
David's Locker is a resource for families to go to for assistance during their treatment at the hospital.
David's desire to "give back" to the community, as well as his wish to help young people and families in-need motivated him to establish the David Akers' Kicks for Kids organization.
www.davidakerskicksforkids.org /index.html   (176 words)

  
 David Akers - Mr. Consistency | NEWS | NFLPLAYERS.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Akers had another outstanding season, converting 27 of 32 field-goal attempts (84.4 percent) and earning his third trip to the Pro Bowl.
Akers, who doesn't have the luxury of kicking in an indoor stadium like Vanderjagt, has made 83.2 percent of his field goals (139-for-167) in seven seasons.
Akers has come a long way since he was waiting tables at a steakhouse in Georgia and working as a substitute teacher in Kentucky.
www.nflplayers.com /news/print.aspx?id=3206   (513 words)

  
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Akers hit a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 23-20 victory over the New York Giants in a wild-card playoff game Sunday.
Akers got some encouragement from punter and former holder Dirk Johnson before he went out to attempt the kick on a sloppy field in a steady rain.
Akers kicked a 48-yard field goal –; the longest in the playoffs in team history – to give Philadelphia a 20-10 lead with 2:37 left in the third quarter.
www.wwltv.com /sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/010807dnspoeaglesgiants.24cdab5.html   (1013 words)

  
 David Akers - ArmchairGM - Sports Wiki, Sports Blog, Sports Resource, Sports Community, Sports 2.0
Akers proved to be one of the biggest special teams surprises in all of the NFL that season.
Akers' best statistical season was 2002 when he connected on 30 of 34 field goals (88.2%), scored a whopping team-record 133 points, and made another Pro Bowl.
In 2004, Akers connected on 84.4% of his field goals and continued his to build his reputation as one the most consistent kickers in the league's history.
www.armchairgm.com /index.php?title=David_Akers   (645 words)

  
 David Akers overtime field goal keeps Philadelphia Eagles unbeaten - October 25, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
David Akers kicked a 50-yard field goal in overtime, and Donovan McNabb matched a career high with four touchdown passes — two to Owens — as the Eagles stayed unbeaten with a 34-31 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Akers’ kick barely wobbled over the crossbar 9:58 into OT as the Eagles (6-0) continued their best start since 1981.
Akers the second-most accurate kicker in league history (82.8 percent) entering the season, then booted his winner for the NFC’s only unbeaten team.
www.dailyitem.com /archive/2004/1025/sports/stories/01sports.htm   (829 words)

  
 Philadelphia Eagles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Akers ranks first on the Eagles' all-time list with 173 FGs and second with 789 points and also ranks eighth in NFL history with 81.6 percent accuracy on field goals.
For Akers, it was the 20th field goal of his postseason career, most in team history and tied with Toni Fritsch and former Eagle Norm Johnson for 7th in NFL history, trailing former Eagle Gary Anderson (32), Vinatieri (29), George Blanda (22), Steve Christie (22), former Eagle Matt Bahr (21), and Jon Kasay (21).
FG vs. Texas A&M. During the offseason, Akers trains in Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu and Shaolin Kempo under the guidance of Allan Manganello at the Shaolin Kempo Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Louisville.
www.philadelphiaeagles.com /team/teamRosterDetails.jsp?id=173   (589 words)

  
 RealTime Fantasy Sports - Draft Guide - David Akers
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles PK David Akers set a Hall of Fame Game record Sunday, Aug. 6, when he converted a 55-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter.
Akers was able to hit a 63-yard field goal Sunday, July 30, during practice.
Akers said he saw a variety of trainers and doctors during his recovery process, including a trainer who emphasizes stretching by strapping Akers down with a seatbelt so the stretch isn't cheated.
www.rtsports.com /php/draft-guide-player.php?PN=5343   (513 words)

  
 David Akers - Getting His Kicks In | NEWS | NFLPLAYERS.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
David Akers - Getting His Kicks In Philadelphia Pro Bowl kicker David Akers practices martial arts to stay sharp in the off-season.
Eagles kicker David Akers was waived three times and worked as a substitute teacher and waiter between training camp stints before finding a NFL home in Philadelphia and developing into one of the league's top kickers.
Akers has been the NFC Pro Bowl kicker each of the last two seasons, an honor he relishes after overcoming many obstacles to reach the NFL.
www.nflplayers.com /news/print.aspx?id=613   (583 words)

  
 David Akers kicks three long field goals as Eagles beat Steelers 16-7   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
David Akers kicks three long field goals as Eagles beat Steelers 16-7
Akers kicked field goals of 40, 49 and 52 yards and Jeff Garcia connected with Greg Lewis on a 61-yard touchdown pass to lead the Philadelphia Eagles over the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-7 on Friday night.
Akers then kicked a 40-yarder for a 3-0 lead, and hit one from 49 yards out on the next drive.
www.cbc.ca /cp/football/060825/f0825104.html   (557 words)

  
 David Akers-Fantasy Sports Talk-Eye On Gambling Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Eagles K David Akers made 1-for-2 field goals and was 5-of-5
Akers is still a good leg for Fantasy.
Akers remains one of the better kicking options in Fantasy.
www.eog.com /forums/fantasy-sports-talk/david-akers-47387.html   (541 words)

  
 Philadelphia Eagles
On whether he was worried about utilizing David Akers: "I worry about it, if the doctors say that its high enough, right up in the buttocks area.
On why he decided to go with David Akers to kick: "He had done fine and he was booming them in warm-ups.
Commenting on discussions with David Akers and his effective range: "He said if we get it to the 12 (yard line), inside the 12 he should be okay.
www.philadelphiaeagles.com /news/eaglesQuotesDetail.jsp?id=35621   (999 words)

  
 Survivor I - David Akers Commentary
David Akers converted 27 field goals last season and 15 of them were 40 yards or more.
Akers converted 41 of 41 extra points last season.
He has 9 career 50+ yard field goals and overall he is 60% from 50 yards or beyond.
www.footballguys.com /05survivor-1-AkerDa44.htm   (194 words)

  
 David Akers Autographed "Snap" 16" x 20" Photograph (Unframed)
David Akers is a Pro-Bowl Kicker, who often gets over looked as a great clutch kicker.
Akers is a special weapon for the Eagles, he has the ability to kick long field goals with great accuracy.
Akers can also pin an opponent deep within their own zone on kick-offs.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,SSM-AKERPHS016002.html   (316 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on David Akers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Now that I think of it, it would be intersting to see how much David Akers earned per touchdown too so if you know David Akers salary or David Akers please add that in too.
David Akers (Phi – K) – So I didn’t get Neil Rackers but, hey, considering Akers is healthy again, he should have a season close to that of Rackers if not better.
David Akers has not been involved in any transactions this season.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/david_akers   (1001 words)

  
 David Akers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Roy Akers (born December 9, 1974, in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American football placekicker who currently plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
In the 2006 Hall of Fame Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Oakland Raiders, Akers made a 55-yard field goal, the longest field goal in the Hall of Fame Game's history, breaking the previous record of 54 yards.
At the University of Louisville, during his four year career, Akers kicked a school-record 36 field goals (with a long of 51 yards against Texas AandM University), and ranks second in the University of Louisville's all-time scoring list, with 219 points.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/David_Akers   (415 words)

  
 RotoTimes.com - David Akers - Fantasy Football Profile
David Akers will be reunited with Koy Detmer, his old holder, when the playoffs get under way this weekend.
David Akers tried field goals yesterday as he attempts to return from a hamstring injury, according to the Washington Post.
David Akers had an MRI on his torn hamstring on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
www.rototimes.com /nfl/player/2790   (291 words)

  
 Article - Sports - Eagles stay aloft   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Philadelphia kicker David Akers is picked up by teammate Nick Cole after Akers’ 38-yard game-winning field goal as time expired.
Akers hit a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Philadelphia Eagles a 23-20 victory Sunday over the New York Giants in a wild-card game.
That set up Akers' winning kick, a moment with a little extra drama in the wake of the botched hold in the Dallas-Seattle game and a bad snap on an extra point two weekends ago in a game between Cincinnati and Denver.
www.ocregister.com /ocregister/sports/homepage/article_1537823.php   (740 words)

  
 USA TODAY Latest news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Key plays: Culpepper 19-yard pass to Moss to Minnesota 44; Culpepper 10-yard pass to Reed on 3rd-and-8 to Philadelphia 44; Culpepper 20-yard pass to Chamberlain to Philadelphia 24; Culpepper 25-yard pass to Champman to Philadelphia 3.
After David Akers kicked a field goal to make it 17-3, the Eagles began to pour it on with their defense setting up the offense.
Akers kicked a 21-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter and McNabb completed his day later in the period with a four-yard TD pass to long snapper Mike Bartrum, extending the lead to 48-10.
www.usatoday.com /sports/scores101/101315/101315312.htm   (1824 words)

  
 DBLP: David Akers
David Akers: Wizard of Oz for participatory design: inventing a gestural interface for 3D selection of neural pathway estimates.
Anthony Sherbondy, David Akers, Rachel Mackenzie, Robert Dougherty, Brian A. Wandell: Exploring Connectivity of the Brain's White Matter with Dynamic Queries.
David Akers, Anthony Sherbondy, Rachel Mackenzie, Robert Dougherty, Brian A. Wandell: Exploration of the Brain's White Matter Pathways with Dynamic Queries.
www.vldb.org /dblp/db/indices/a-tree/a/Akers:David.html   (136 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Other Sports: People in Sports | David Akers
PHILADELPHIA —; David Akers and Dirk Johnson have worked odd jobs — waiting tables, substitute teaching, restoring flooded basements, parking cars and carrying golf clubs.
Akers, a three-time Pro Bowler, ranks sixth in league history with 82 percent accuracy on field goals.
Akers has attempted six field goals and connected on all six in the preseason.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/othersports/2003230741_peep28.html   (301 words)

  
 David Akers - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
David Roy Akers is considered one of the premium kickers in the National Football League.
Between 1997 and 1998 he spent time trying to make the team with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and the Washington Redskins; and he was claimed from waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999.
Akers played for the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe in 1999, and gained the regular placekicking job for the Eagles in 2000.
www.music.us /education/D/David-Akers.htm   (403 words)

  
 David Akers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Akers covers several topics on this tape, beginning with the importance of praise in obtaining victory over the enemy.
He shares his testimony of receiving the Holy Spirit and talks extensively on the importance of discernment of spirits and being able to recognize the voice of God.
First, he reads the account of David dancing before the Lord and the events which followed, drawing parallels between the Ark of the Covenant and the anointing.
www.lakehamiltonbiblecamp.com /tapes/akers.htm   (200 words)

  
 David Akers Stats, Statistics and Fantasy News - RotoWire.com
Akers suffered through some hamstring problems in 2005, knocking his point total down to 71 and contributing to a less than 80 percent conversion rate for the first time in his career.
Akers hit all three of his field goal attempts (19, 48, 38) Sunday, including the game-winner as the clock expired.
Akers was 1-for-1 on field goals Sunday, connecting on a 47 yarder and three extra points.
www.rotowire.com /football/player.htm?id=1052   (229 words)

  
 TFBCON2003 (Students): David Akers '99
David took Math 8 with Banchoff as a freshman.
Later, he was a volunteer technical assistant on the first internet-based version of Math 8: he and Jeremy Kahn volunteered to help other people in the class with web submissions and illustrations.
David Jelinek on software for differential geometry and linear algebra.
www.math.brown.edu /TFBCON2003/students/DavidAkers.html   (636 words)

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