*Rolfe got an assist in a 1-1 draw.
*Highlights after the jump...
Assist at 1:09
Didn't get much love this weekend - Rolfe with BeastMode assist in 1-1 draw
*Rolfe got an assist in a 1-1 draw.
*Highlights after the jump...
Assist at 1:09
Weekend - Leftovers
Brad Friedel with Tottenham*Played the full 90 and made 1 save in a 3-1 win over Queen's Park Rangers.
Jonathan Spector with Birmingham City
*Played the full 90 in a 0-0 draw with Brighton.
Conor Doyle with Derby County
*Played the final 17 minutes in a 3-1 win over Portsmouth.
Robbie Findley with Nottingham Forest
*Played the final 17 minutes in a 0-1 loss to Hull City.
Luis Robles with Karlsruher
*Played the full 90 in a 5-1 loss to Dynamo Dresden.
Matt Taylor with Paderborn 07
*Played the full 90 in a 1-0 win over FC Erzgebirge Aue.
Paul Rachubka with Leeds United
*Played the full 90 and made 4 saves in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City.
Jozy Altidore with AZ Alkmaar
*Started and played 81 minutes in a 1-0 win over Heracles.
Oguchi Onyewu with Sporting
*Played the full 90 in a 2-0 win over Feirense.
Brad Rusin with Koge
*Played the full 90 in a 0-2 loss to AGF Aarhus.
Clarence Goodson with Brondby
*Played the full 90 in a 1-1 draw with Aalborg.
Chris Rolfe with Aalborg
*Started and played 67 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brondby.
Michael Parkhurst with Nordsjaelland
*Started and played 87 minutes in a 0-1 loss to Lyngby.
Herculez Gomez with UAG Estudiantes Tecos
*Started and played 81 minutes in a 0-2 loss to Cruz Azul.
Michael Orozco with San Luis
*Played the full 90 and received a yellow card in a 0-0 draw with Club Tijuana.
DaMarcus Beasley with Puebla
*Played the full 90 in a 3-2 win over Club America.
*Highlights after the jump...
Friedel/Tottenham
Findley/Nottingham Forest
Robles/Karlsruher
Taylor/Paderborn
Rachubka/Leeds United
Altidore/AZ Alkmaar
Onyewu/Sporting
Goodson/Brondby and Rolfe/Aalborg
Parkhurst/Nordsjaelland
Gomez/Estudiantes Tecos
Orozco/San Luis
Beasley/Puebla
Sunday Morning Yanks Abroad Round Up
Starikov with Tom Tomsk
*He went 57 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Dinamo Moscow.
Buddle with Ingolstadt
*He went 80 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Frankfurt.
Bradley with Chievo
*He went the full 90 in a 4-1 loss to Siena.
Guadarrama with Atlante
*He played the 2nd half in a 4-4 draw with Morelia.
Wood with 1860 Munich
*He was a late sub in a 3-1 win over MSV Duisburg.
Bradley
szólj hozzá: SIE
Starikov
Tom Tomsk - Dynamo Moscow 0:2 by FootballKing1892
Guadarrama
Buddle
Wood
Yanks in the Bundesliga Round Up
Jones with Schalke and Johnson & Williams with Hoffenheim
*Jones and Williams got yellows and Johnson entered in the 80th minute in Schalke's 3-1 win.
Chandler with Nurnberg
*He went the distance in a 4-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
szólj hozzá: Sch 3-1 Hof
Chandler
Dempsey scores in Fulham's 2-0 win over Wigan
Dempsey with Fulham
*He scored in a 2-0 win over Wigan.
*Highlights after the jump...
szólj hozzá: W0-1F [Fb.com/1Goals]
Saturday Early Morning Yanks Abroad Round Up
Howard with Everton
*He made 3 saves in a 1-0 loss to Manchester United.
*Watch full match here.
Edu and Bocanegra with Rangers
*Both played the full match and Mo got a yellow card in a 2-1 win over Aberdeen.
Edu and Bocs
Howard
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Seattle Seahawks Free Picks and Odds For Week 8
The Cincinnati Bengals and the Seattle Seahawks will try to pick up a win on Sunday, October 30th, 2011 at CenturyLink Field. 
Who died and made Cincinnati road favorites? Maybe the next picture that the Daily News shows of Gadhafi, he’ll be standing in a freezer wearing a Bengals’ cap!
We know that Cincy already came through in this role once this year (at Jacksonville) and we used them as a best bet.
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However, at the time of that writeup, the striped ones were installed as 1-point dogs and we’re not about to push our luck with this bungling bunch.
For starters, Cincy is 0-7 ATS away with rest (a perfect fit to this season) and 1-6 ATS in Game Seven while the Seahawks are a comfortable 10-1 ATS at home versus non-conference opposition.
Our sports betting news database also tells us that: home teams that scored 3 or less points in their last game if playing off a Bye in the previous week are 11-4 SU and ATS.
What more needs to be said other than the Bye Week bites another unsuspecting foe. Editors note: With the line now up to 3 points, grab it ASAP.
NFL Betting Pick: Seahawks over Cincinnati by 1
The Bengals are listed as 2½-point favorites against the Seahawks, and the game's total is sitting at 38½.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Seattle Seahawks trends to consider on the NFL Week 8:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Seattle
Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Seattle's last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle's last 8 games at home
Seattle is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Cincinnati
Thursday Night Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*DeMerit documentary gets November theatrical release
*American Exports: Parkhurst assists on winner in Cup
*Gringo Report: Beasley, Puebla cool off Gomez, Tecos
*Brazil names squad for friendly against Bradley's Egypt
*Boyd on the Rise in Dortmund, Due for U.S. Call?
*Ticket Information for USA-Slovenia
NFL Betting: AFC South Looks Much Different Without Manning This Season
If someone had argued at the end of last season that the only team out of contention in the AFC South by week eight would be the Indianapolis Colts, most sports betting critics would have laughed and wrote them off. Heading in to this Sunday’s divisional showdown weekend in the AFC South that is exactly the case with the winless Colts struggling to find any semblance of an identity without their franchise quarterback Peyton Manning leading the way. Following their worst loss of the season, Indianapolis will travel to the Music City to take on the Tennessee Titans in a crucial NFL game for the home side, while the Jacksonville Jaguars look to build on a surprising Monday Night Football win as they take on the division-leading Houston Texans.Indianapolis Colts @ Tennessee Titans (-9)
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
It is hard to imagine after a 62-7 loss to the New Orleans Saints that the Colts actually came close to winning a couple of games this year, but it wasn’t that long ago that games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers went down to the wire. Perhaps the failure to capitalize on those chances has ruined the morale in Indianapolis, but whatever the case, head coach Jim Caldwell will need to find a way to bring out a lot more passion and intensity from his pay head team before his seat gets any hotter. The Colts are on the road this Sunday to take on a Tennessee team that is also coming off of a blowout loss, and it is hard to figure out which team was stung more. While Indy was crushed on the scoreboard, the hometown Titans’ fans watched on as a win that would have moved them into first place turned in to a devastating loss that could play on the team’s mindset as far as confidence is concerned going forward. Tennessee should be able to clinch this game in a must-win situation, but it will come down to the wire as the Colts show a much better effort.
NFL Betting Pick: Indianapolis Colts + 9
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans (-9.5)
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
As good as it must have felt for the home fans to celebrate a Monday Night Football win over the Baltimore Ravens, it’s hard to imagine the team not suffering a letdown as they travel following their most emotional win of the year. The Jaguars did a lot of things right on defense against the Baltimore attack, but the Texans represent an entirely different monster and can score in more ways than one, as they showed against the Titans. Houston has the perfect opportunity to capitalize on the Colts missing Manning and lock up their first division title and playoff spot this season, and these are the intertops wins they need if they are going to get to that point.
Picks NFL : Houston Texans – 9.5
Yanks Abroad Midweek Round Up
*He went the full 90 in a 1-0 loss to Bologna.javascript:void(0)
Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the distance but got a yellow and was at fault for ball watching in a 1-0 loss to Mainz.
Jones with Schalke
*He went the distance in a 2-0 win over Karlsruhe.
Buddle with Ingolstadt
*He went 74 minutes in a 6-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
*Rewatch full match here.
Spector with Birmingham
*He went the full 90 in a 1-0 win over Leeds.
Chandler with Nurnberg
*He went the full 90 in a 2-1 win over FC Erzgebirge Aue.
Jones
Buddle
szólj hozzá: Bay 5-0 Ins
Bradley
szólj hozzá: Chievo - Bologna 0-1 10/11
Cherundolo
NFL Week 8 Preview: New Orleans Saints vs. St. Louis Rams
BSNblog OverviewThe Breeder’s Cup betting is getting a lot of attention in New Orleans because they love horse racing in the Big Easy. But the anticipation of the New Orleans Saints playing another sub-par defense in week eight after completely dismantling the Indianapolis Colts in week seven is getting even more talk. The Saints played the Sunday night game against the Colts in week seven and wound up winning the game 62-7. It was a dominating performance by New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees that could easily be repeated in week eight.
The St. Louis Rams gave a little preview of their pending week eight defensive break down in its week seven loss to the Dallas Cowboys. In a game that should have been close, the Rams disappointed the price per head bookmaking crowd by giving up 287 rushing yards to just two Dallas running backs which featured rookie running back DeMarco Murray picking up 253 rushing yards. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo, who has been largely ineffective all season long, picked up only 166 passing yards for the game but he threw two touchdowns and no interceptions. Things were supposed to be challenging in St. Louis this season, but they were not supposed to be so outwardly bad.
New Orleans Saints
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers losing to the Chicago Bears in London, England in week seven, the Saints were able to take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 5-2 record. Head coach Sean Payton called the game from the press box after having surgery to repair a broken leg and ACL injury he suffered in a sideline collision in week six. But the Saints just keep on rolling and it looks like the New Orleans defense has finally caught up to the offense as far as being in mid-season form. The Saints’ defense was superb against the Colts, which makes this NFL betting picks easier.
St. Louis Rams
Instead of taking a few more steps forward this season and building on a decent end to last year, the Rams have regressed horribly and are in definite danger of going 0-16. In the week seven loss to the Cowboys, the Rams showed that its defense has no teeth. It could not stop the run and it was not effective enough to prevent a relatively ineffective Tony Romo from throwing two touchdown passes. With starting quarterback Sam Bradford out and veteran back-up A.J. Feeley starting, the Rams’ offense looks lost. Running back Steven Jackson was only able to gain 70 rushing yards at a time when the running game needed to pick up the passing game. It is not a pretty sight in St. Louis right now.
The Bottom Line
The only thing that NFL fans in St. Louis can hope for in this game is that the Saints do not run up another 62 point embarrassment. But, judging by the way the Rams’ defense has been playing, 62 points is a definite possibility.
Pick: New Orleans Saints
Tuesday Night Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*FIFA proposal would limit red cards
*Tab Ramos: 'I know what Jurgen's looking for'
*U-17 Results from Spain
*U.S. Soccer Names Richie Williams Head Coach of Under-18 Men's National Team
*After joining Oriente Petrolero in January, American defender/midfielder Alejandro Melean has enjoyed a breakout year
*Meet a Minnow: American Samoa, the Land of 31-0
Buddle scores in a FC Ingolstadt's 3-1 loss to Aachen
Buddle with FC Ingolstadt
*He scored in a 3-1 loss to Aachen.
*Highlights after the jump...
Go to 1 minute in the video
Cherundolo draws a PK but is then ejected in Hannover's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich
*He drew a penalty but then received a red card in a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.
*Highlights after the jump...
Sunday Yanks Abroad Round Up
*He made 4 saves in a 2-1 win over Blackburn.
Bradley with Chievo
*He went the distance in a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.
Jones with Schalke
*He got a yellow card in a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Buddle with Ingolstadt
*He SCORED in a 3-1 loss to Alemannia Aachen. Goal at 1:01.
Jones
Bradley
szólj hozzá: INT
Friedel
Dempsey gets assist as Fulham falls 3-1 to Howard and Everton
*Deuce got an assist and Timmy made 3 saves in Everton's 3-1 win.
*Highlights after the jump...
szólj hozzá: Fulham 1-3 Everton
Bocanegra gets an assist in Ranger's 2-0 win over Hearts
*Los got an assist and Edu went the distance in a 2-0 win over Hearts.
*Highlights after the jump...
Johnson gets "assist" in Hoffenheim's 1-0 win over 'Gladbach
*Williams went the distance and Johnson 68 minutes in a 1-0 win over 'Gladbach.
NFL Betting: Week Seven Spotlight Shines On NFC North
While the NFC East and NFC South seem to be getting the most attention, perhaps the most competitive division in the conference right now is the NFC North, where the defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers lead an impressive trio of teams that will contend for a playoff spot this season. While the Packers remain the NFL’s lone undefeated team, the Detroit Lions will look to rebound from their first loss this weekend, while the Chicago Bears look to make an NFL statement that they should not be overlooked. Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (At London)
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
One week after dismantling the Minnesota Vikings, the Bears will look to close the gap between them and the Lions even further with a trip to London, England, where they will clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers bounced back from their worst defeat in franchise history against the San Francisco 49ers to beat the New Orleans Saints and move into first place in their division last week, but they remain one of the teams that Chicago will likely battle for a Wild Card spot. While the Bears should be able to continue to beat some of the inferior opponents that they face in the NFC, Tampa Bay is a legitimate playoff team and should be able to cause price per head matchup problems for Chicago on both sides of the ball.
NFL Betting Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1
Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
Many were shocked that the Lions weren’t able to continue their strong start against the 49ers, but they won’t have much time to reflect with another hungry team coming in to town in the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons bounced back from a loss to Green Bay with a win over the Carolina Panthers, and unless Detroit is able to create some disruption in the Atlanta backfield they could be in trouble. The Lions should be able to move the ball a lot easier this week with Matt Stafford and Calvin Johnson looking to bounce back, but any sports betting victory will begin with a better effort from the defense.
NFL Betting Pick: Detroit Lions – 3.5
Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings
Sunday, 4:15 PM ET
Only a year ago this would have been considered a marquee matchups, but instead this Sunday it is a chance to see how well rookie Christian Ponder will hold up against the defending Super Bowl champions. The Packers are trucking through every opponent that they face, and unless Ponder can operate at a Pro Bowl level in his first career NFL start, this one shouldn’t be close. Green Bay is once again a legitimate Super Bowl contender, and so far they have showed no pay per head signs of slowing down.
NFL Betting Picks: Green Bay Packers – 8.5
Thursday Europa League Round Up and Highlights
*He entered in the 73rd in a 2-2 draw with Austria Vienna.
Spector with Birmingham
*He got a yellow card in a 2-1 win over Club Brugge.
Jones with Schalke
*He went 67 minutes in a 5-0 win over AEK Larnaca.
Cherundolo with Hannover
*He went the full 90 in a 2-2 draw with FC Copenhagen.
Kljestan with Anderlecht
*He went the distance in a 2-0 win over SK Sturm Graz.
Altidore
Spector
szólj hozzá: B1-2B
Kljestan
Jones
Cherundolo
NFL Betting: Redskins, Cowboys Look To Bounce Back With NFC East Wide Open
Through the first six weeks of the NFL season the NFC East remains wide open, with just two games separating first from last in the division. While the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles both enter their respective bye week on the heels of crucial wins, the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys will both look to bounce back from tough losses this Sunday in week seven of the regular season.Washington Redskins @ Carolina Panthers
Sunday, 1:00 PM ET
After a quick NFL picks start, the Redskins couldn’t hold up against the Eagles at home in a tough 20-13 loss that could mark a potential turning point in their season. Washington won three of their first four games with Red Grossman as the starting quarterback, but after he threw four interceptions against Philadelphia, head coach Mike Shanahan is reassessing his options. Shanahan could very well go with John Beck, who ran for the Redskins’ lone touchdown against the Eagles, although a couple of players have already voiced their support in favor of continuity. Wide receiver Santana Moss has gone on record saying that there is “no doubt” that Grossman should be the team’s starter, but if he is going to continue to handle that role he will need to be more careful with the football and avoid the turnovers that have plagued him throughout his career. The schedule doesn’t get any easier for Washington with games against Cam Newton and the Panthers and then the surprising Buffalo BIlls, and it will take a greater sense of urgency if they are going to bounce back from last week’s loss regardless of who gets the sports betting start.
NFL Betting Pick: Washington Redksins + 2.5
St. Louis Rams @ Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, 4:15 PM ET
The Cowboys made the mistake of giving Tom Brady and the New England Patriots the ball in the dying minutes of a game they led, and it came back to haunt them as Brady marched down the field and delivered the game-winning touchdown. Dallas has now surrendered fourth quarter leads in each of their three losses, and if they are going to have any chance at making a push for the playoffs they are going to need to avoid those costly mistakes late in games. The Cowboys will match up well against the winless Rams, but like any other game they will need to protect the football. St. Louis has had a tough time moving the ball, and it won’t get any easier against Rob Ryan’s defense. Dallas head coach Jason Garrett prefers to move the ball through the air, and it will be interesting to see if they go to the ground more often against the league’s worst run defense. The Rams will have a tough pay head time remaining competitive against any team on the road, and if the Cowboys are going to be contenders this year they will have to make a statement in this game.
NFL Betting Pick: Dallas Cowboys – 13
Wednesday Night Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*USA falls to No. 34 in FIFA rankings
*Yanks in Europe stats from NSC
*Report: Altidore being benched at AZ
*Barrera is looking to begin earning first team minutes with FK Spartak Zlatibor Voda.
*Postcard from Europe: Findley still in Salt Lake frame of mind
*U.S. networks bid for 2018, 2022 World Cup rights
*Altidore will not start tomorrow's Europa League against Austria Vienna
College Football Betting Picks: N.C. State vs. Virginia Odds
The North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Virginia Cavaliers will fight on Saturday when they meet at Scott Stadium.The Cavs upset of previously unbeaten Georgia Tech puts them in prime ‘Brilliant Disguise’ mode this afternoon in Charlottesville reminds us to play against any college football betting favorite who won SU as an underdog against a 5-0 or better opponent in their last game.
A 4-21 ATS tightener to this system ties in nicely to NC State and Tom O’Brien’s 17-4 ATS log versus an opponent off a SU dog win compliments the Boss’ tune.
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The veteran head coach is also a well-prepared 13-5 ATS as a dog with rest and we’ll need to lean on that to offset a not-so cozy 0-5 ‘ITS’ record this season. We can also rely on a series history that shows the Wahoos just 2-3 SU in these meetings since 2001 with those wins coming by a combined 12 points (5,7).
In fact, the last time that Virginia laid this many points to the Pack (1998), then-President Bill Clinton was ‘not having sexual relations’ with Monica Lewinsky and the cost of a gallon of gas was $1.15! Like Hillary’s husband, you can lay it if you want but we say take what you can get and ‘know just what you’ve got in this new thing you’ve found.’
To us the 4-2 Cavaliers, with close wins over pathetic Indiana (3 points) and Idaho (1 point), are nothing more than a ‘Brilliant Disguise.’
Free Betting Pick: Virginia over NC State by 1
The Cavaliers are listed as 5½-point favorites against the Wolfpack, while the game's total is sitting at 52.
North Carolina State most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5
Virginia most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 2-8
Tuesday Night Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*Molde's Gatt to miss 4-6 weeks
*Findley, Doyle see relief duty in England
*Simek has had his return from injury delayed due to a calf strain sustained during training on Monday morning.
*Info on Brek Shea's possible suitors
*USMNT Schedule Tidbits: Now With More Slovenia!
*USMNT Schedule Tidbits: France, Guatemala, & More
*Jack Warner responds to London Telegraph video: Ingratitude worse than witchcraft
*Charlie Davies files $20 million lawsuit against nightclub and party host Red Bull
*Klinsmann's son called into U.S. Under-15 camp
Sunday Yanks Abroad Round Up
*He went the distance in a 5-0 win over Standard Liege.
Bradley with Chievo
*He went the full 90 and got a yellow card in a 0-0 draw with Juventus.
Beasley with Puebla
*He went the distance in a 1-0 loss to Querétaro.
Friedel with Spurs
*He made 4 saves in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
Bradley
Kljestan
Beasley
Friedel
Gomez is a sub yet again and scores yet again in Tecos' 5-2 loss to Chivas
*He entered in the 68th minute and scored 5 minutes later in a 5-2 loss to Chivas.
*Highlights after the jump...
Go to 1:35 for the goal
Kazlauskas scores in a 3-3 draw
*He scored in a 3-3 draw with MVV Maastricht.
*Click here for highlights.
Video: A Tribute to Kasey Keller
Keller is playing his final home match of the regular season so Sounders created a tribute video for him. The video has a nice Yanks Abroad segment in it as well.
Saturday Morning Yanks Abroad Round Up
*Mo went 72 minutes and Los went the distance in a 1-1 draw with St. Mirren.
Dempsey with Fulham
*He went the distance in a 2-0 loss to Stoke.
Williams with Hoffenheim
*He went 62 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Stuggart.
Chandler with Nurnberg
*He went the full 90 in a 2-1 loss to Wolfsburg.
Buddle with FC Ingolstadt
*He was a 2nd half sub in a 3-1 loss to Duisburg.
Howard with Everton
*He made 2 saves in a 3-1 loss to Chelsea.
Buddle
Dempsey
szólj hozzá: S2-0F
Chandler
Williams
Howard
szólj hozzá: C3-1E
Friday Night Yanks Abroad/USMNT Link Drop
*USA-Ecuador Post-Match Thoughts
*Bobby Wood was a late sub in 1860's 2-0 loss to Hansa Rostock
*Gringo Report preview: Yanks fight for playoff spots
*U.S. to Face 1998 FIFA World Cup Champion France on Nov. 11 in Paris
*World Cup rights bidding to have major implications for U.S. soccer
Rooney ban provides Fabio Capello worry
Capello's worst fears were realized when UEFA handed Wayne Rooney a three match prohibit that will see him miss all of England's Euro 2012 group games.
Rooney's kick at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovoic last Friday was judged "an assault" by UEFA's control and disciplinary board, who stuck to the letter of the rule in handing out the punishment in spite of a plea for leniency from the FA.
It means Fabio Capello now has to judge whether to take Rooney as part of his squad to Poland and Ukraine, and trust that he can make an impact if England makes it through to the quarter finals.
The Football Association will wait for the full reasons behind the conclusion before deciding whether to appeal. The ban could even be increased by an appeal panel, but that would be doubtful and it looks odds on that the FA will attempt to have the suspension reduced.
The Manchester United striker is understood to be very disappointed in the result but will follow the FA's recommendation about any appeal.
Former England striker Alan Shearer described the ban as "a vast blow" to England's opportunities in the European Championships, and called the kick "a silly mistake".
Shearer told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's a vast blow. It's not only a enormous blow to the team, to the fans and to football followers but to Wayne himself because he realizes he's made a stupid fault.
"I still think whoever replaces Rooney in the team, England still should have plenty to get through the three games without him."
Phil Neville, Rooney's former team mate for United and England, labeled the decision "a joke".
The Everton midfielder said on Twitter: "Rooney prohibited for three games what a joke but it was a Dutch Italian German Spanish player they wouldn't even get 1 game #fact."
Rooney was shown a straight red by German referee Wolfgang Stark for kicking Dzudovoic England boss Capello confessed it was a "silly error" by the 25-year old, who instantly put himself in danger of receiving the 3 match ban.
UEFA's disciplinary rules state that a player will receive a "suspension for three competition matches or for a particular period for assaulting another player or other person there at the match".
A UEFA report said: "Today's decision was taken in relation to the red card shown to Rooney for assault after 74 minutes of England's final Group G game, the 2-2 draw with Montenegro in Podgorica.
"The striker will at the present be suspended from playing in his country's next three UEFA national competition matches for which he would be entitled."
The FA have three days to make a decision whether to appeal, and they said in a declaration: "Further to UEFA's decision to enforce a three-match suspension on Wayne Rooney following his sending-off against Montenegro, the FA wait for the full reasons from the disciplinary committee, and will give full consideration to the decision internally, before deciding on any response to UEFA or making any further public remark."
The FA had taken some expect from a previous case involving Andrey Arshavin, who was given a two match ban and missed Russia's first two games of Euro 2008 after being sent-off against Andorra. But in that case television proof was less clear cut than in Rooney's.
In 2004, Chelsea's Marcel Desailly was initially gave a three-match ban for elbowing Monaco's Fernando Morientes but that was reduced on plea to two games after UEFA said the act was not purposeful.
Rooney's kick at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovoic last Friday was judged "an assault" by UEFA's control and disciplinary board, who stuck to the letter of the rule in handing out the punishment in spite of a plea for leniency from the FA.
It means Fabio Capello now has to judge whether to take Rooney as part of his squad to Poland and Ukraine, and trust that he can make an impact if England makes it through to the quarter finals.
The Football Association will wait for the full reasons behind the conclusion before deciding whether to appeal. The ban could even be increased by an appeal panel, but that would be doubtful and it looks odds on that the FA will attempt to have the suspension reduced.
The Manchester United striker is understood to be very disappointed in the result but will follow the FA's recommendation about any appeal.
Former England striker Alan Shearer described the ban as "a vast blow" to England's opportunities in the European Championships, and called the kick "a silly mistake".
Shearer told BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's a vast blow. It's not only a enormous blow to the team, to the fans and to football followers but to Wayne himself because he realizes he's made a stupid fault.
"I still think whoever replaces Rooney in the team, England still should have plenty to get through the three games without him."
Phil Neville, Rooney's former team mate for United and England, labeled the decision "a joke".
The Everton midfielder said on Twitter: "Rooney prohibited for three games what a joke but it was a Dutch Italian German Spanish player they wouldn't even get 1 game #fact."
Rooney was shown a straight red by German referee Wolfgang Stark for kicking Dzudovoic England boss Capello confessed it was a "silly error" by the 25-year old, who instantly put himself in danger of receiving the 3 match ban.
UEFA's disciplinary rules state that a player will receive a "suspension for three competition matches or for a particular period for assaulting another player or other person there at the match".
A UEFA report said: "Today's decision was taken in relation to the red card shown to Rooney for assault after 74 minutes of England's final Group G game, the 2-2 draw with Montenegro in Podgorica.
"The striker will at the present be suspended from playing in his country's next three UEFA national competition matches for which he would be entitled."
The FA have three days to make a decision whether to appeal, and they said in a declaration: "Further to UEFA's decision to enforce a three-match suspension on Wayne Rooney following his sending-off against Montenegro, the FA wait for the full reasons from the disciplinary committee, and will give full consideration to the decision internally, before deciding on any response to UEFA or making any further public remark."
The FA had taken some expect from a previous case involving Andrey Arshavin, who was given a two match ban and missed Russia's first two games of Euro 2008 after being sent-off against Andorra. But in that case television proof was less clear cut than in Rooney's.
In 2004, Chelsea's Marcel Desailly was initially gave a three-match ban for elbowing Monaco's Fernando Morientes but that was reduced on plea to two games after UEFA said the act was not purposeful.
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