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Florida HS Student Punished for “Tebowing” at Gradution
I can’t believe that NFL training camps haven’t even opened, Tim Tebow hasn’t even thrown a pass for the New York Jets, and already I find myself immersed in a story about “Tebowing“. This time it’s a Florida high school student who took the all too familiar kneeling stance prior to receiving his diploma. Graduating [...]
TweetHouston to Make Play for Super Bowl LI
The Houston Texans franchise began in 2002, but it really started with contruction of Reliant Stadium, which first began in the late 90s. After losing the Houston Oilers to Tennessee, it was only a matter of time before football was brought back to the southern part of Texas. After all, football is a religion down [...]
TweetNews and Notes from the 2012 NFL Spring Meeting
On Wednesday, the annual NFL Spring Meeting concluded with a couple of NFL rule changes, and also a couple of notes from commissioner Roger Goodell. The meetings took place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. Probably the most important potential change has to do with the Injured Reserve and Active Lists. The owners [...]
TweetNFL Owners Approve Injured Reserve Change, Finally
The NFL owners took a step in the right direction today when they voted to amend the injured reserve rules. As long as the league and the NFL Players Association can agree on the language, the rule should be implemented for the 2012 season. The difference is minor, but it allows for teams to bring [...]
TweetPhoto: New York Giants Super Bowl Rings
The New York Giants unveiled their Super Bowl XLVI championship rings Wednesday afternoon, which features a tribute to their past three Super Bowl championships as well as this year’s. If you look at the photo above, the ring, sported by running back Ahmad Bradshaw, is covered in diamonds and has a little bit of a [...]
TweetWes Welker Signs Franchise Tender, Will Make $9.5 Million in 2012
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, perhaps Tom Brady‘s favorite weapon, has signed his one-year franchise tender. Thought to have signed a long term deal by now, apparently the two sides will have to work on an extension moving forward. Welker is due to make $9.5 million in 2012. As he noted yesterday, he [...]
TweetChad OchoCinco Sends Letter of Support to Roger Goodell
The past week or so has put the National Football League under the microscope. In the wake of future Hall of Famer Junior Seau’s suicide, the landscape of concussions in the NFL has been discussed on every platform, with everyone from analyst to fan playing the role of doctor. New England Patriots wide receiver Chad [...]
TweetThe NFL Isn’t Going Anywhere, Despite What Tony Kornheiser Says
Tony Kornheiser says some crazy things. Sometimes he says them just to get attention. He makes outlandish and brash predictions. He waves a Canadian flag at the close of one of his shows from time to time. His short-lived stint on Monday Night Football was so painful it had viewers wishing for a return of [...]
TweetOakland Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey Charged With Drunk Driving
Oakland Raiders speedy wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey was officially charged with drunk driving after he was arrested on April 7. He was apprehended by police when seen speeding and swerving in his Range Rover. He is expected to appear in court on May 31, and the authorities have not yet released his blood-alcohol level to [...]
TweetRyan Leaf Reaches Plea Deal For Burgulary and Drug Charges
Former San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf has reached a plea deal in the case against him. He was originally charged with breaking into a house and stealing prescription pain killers. The details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed. Kenneth Olson, Leaf’s lawyer, requested a combined arraignment and change-of-plea hearing on these charges. [...]
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