'The NFL Beat': Brees, Tannehill, and More

The latest NFL news

"...my loyal readers, may know that I played alongside Drew Brees in high school at Austin-Westlake. We were state..."

March 31, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Cause of Brees' Death Still Unknown

Former Austin Bar Association president and mother of pro quarterback Drew Brees dies in Colorado

"...Autopsy results for Austin attorney Mina Brees were still pending at press time Wednesday, and the..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fumble: Brees Benched by Son

"...3rd Court of Appeals Place 5 Democratic candidate Mina Brees invoking the name of her famous son, NFL quarterback..."

Oct. 30, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Super Bowl to Remember

Who Dat nation rejoices

"...Drew Brees was born in Dallas and was a high..."

Feb. 8, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Waiter, There's a Lawyer in My Soup

Austin attorney blasted for trying to extract money from several restaurants

"...Chicksports Inc. was an unknown entity headed by Mina Brees, an Austin lawyer who has lain low since her..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

'The NFL Beat': Saints and Patriots Camps

Lots of win, from North to South

"...If the recipient of the ball was not QB Drew Brees' first read, we noted a target for the..."

Aug. 4, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Texans Face Tough Test in Saints

37-34 Houston in OT

"...beloved heroes travel to New Orleans to take on Drew Brees, Darren Sproles, Gregg Williams, and the Saints...."

Sept. 23, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

'The NFL Beat': Week Five

Inspirational fantasy football thoughts

"...if you didn't listen to me telling you about Andrew Hawkins way back in week one, before an NFL..."

Oct. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Just Call Him "Coach"

Westlake senior Eli Kooris profiles the Westlake Chaparral football's legendary head coach, Ron Schroeder.

"...High School behind the arm of current Purdue quarterback Drew Brees in the 1996 state championship game, quenching the..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Sports Feature by Eli Kooris

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Third Court of Appeals candidate Mina Brees is recovering from a heart attack suffered July 23..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Eight Reasons to Watch the Saints/Texans Game This Sunday

"...of a healthy No. 80 cannot be overstated. 4) Drew Brees: Westlake High School's star quarterback returns to Texas..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

NFL Preview

"...Daniel Johnston, the cast of Real World: Austin – Drew Brees and the offensive gang will shine like crazy..."

Sept. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

'The NFL Beat': To Explode From Within

A personal take on the Jovan Belcher murder/suicide

"...White, and Darren Sproles all wetting the bed while Drew Brees had a more "major" accident. Brees threw five..."

Dec. 1, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Football Watch

Texans grab headlines, Cowboys lose a close one, and more

"...champions the New Orleans Saints and Westlake High's own Drew Brees. After having come from behind twice already and..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Headlines

"...• The recent death of Austin attorney Mina Brees, 59, has been ruled a suicide by the coroner..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature

Time 4 Sum Aksion

"...area and Westlake High School in particular for breeding Drew Brees into the quarterback who has been performing with..."

Oct. 3, 2006 Sports Post by Robert Gabriel

Playoff Outlook

"...lore of Texas high school football and beyond. Reid Brees, the little brother of ex-Chap and current Purdue quarterback..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Sports Feature by Eli Kooris

'The NFL Beat': Week Three

Survive and advance

"...games in this matchup, and have Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew and Indianapolis RB Donald Brown ranked higher than the..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Football Prophecies

Journey's Steve Perry gives a pep talk

"...is not a woman at all, but Cleveland's own Drew Carey...."

Sept. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

'The NFL Beat': Mock Draft

The 'Chronicle' gets Draft-y with a li'l help from friends

"...1) Indianapolis Colts (GM Mike Loyko, NEPatriotsDraft.com) Andrew Luck, QB Stanford We've had a good idea who..."

April 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Championship Edition

Ice down the Champagne

"...games each. The Jags are worthless, but RB Maurice Jones-Drew is a fantasy soldier. The NFL’s current rushing leader..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': It's Playoff Time

Get your lineups set for tonight's game

"...“trap game” written all over it, and Saints QB Drew Brees knows it. He will pick on Titans CB..."

Dec. 8, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 13

Waiver-wire pickups and more

"...Lions (7-4) @ Saints (8-3) The man who put..."

Dec. 1, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

'Chronicle' fantasy column debuts

"...the screen game, and a safety valve for QB Drew Brees. On the Waiver Wire: Chris Ivory RB (NO):..."

Nov. 10, 2011 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Faster Than Sound: Summer Songs of Protest

The stories behind three timely tracks by local artists Pussy Gillette, Kydd Jones, and Njune

"...was reading through [Ikpatt's] part today, and he says, 'Drew Brees when I cracked the kitchen window open.' That's..."

July 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Luv Doc: Pledge of Support

An ass-kicking with a cheering section is still an ass-kicking

"...I don't think you are going to know this..."

June 30, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

For the Kids

The UIL and school districts can do better work curtailing concussions

"...spoken in the same sentences as former Westlake quarterbacks Drew Brees and Nick Foles someday, though he’s perfectly satisfied..."

Dec. 24, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

'The NFL Beat': Combine Cliff Notes

Getting caught up on the 2013 NFL draft season

"...Matt Barkley, USC: Barkley took a step back after..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 12

Enterprising fantasy football journalism

"...an orthopedic surgeon who has seen everything: Dr. James Andrews. Dr. Andrews recently spoke publicly about his shock last..."

Nov. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 10

Our little season is all grown up

"...medal winners for this dubious distinction are "Dr. James Andrews" and "Lisfranc Injury."..."

Nov. 10, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

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