Posts Tagged ‘Football’
Ohio State’s Tressel could learn a lot from Rutgers basketball coach
It has been an extraordinary couple of days in the world of the games we play and watch. Within a matter of hours, two head coaches at different schools found themselves in the national spotlight – one for doing things the wrong way, the other for doing it right. Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel [...]
Lovie Smith’s Contract Extended to Two Years
Lovie Smith was on the hot seat for this season, but it seems like every time he is on the hot seat, he does things very well. With that, he led the Chicago Bears to an 11-5 record and to an NFC Championship appearance. If Jay Cutler wasn’t injured, I wouldn’t be surprised if the [...]
2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest: Blake Griffin Wins, Reminds Us Why The NFL Pro Bowl Is Irrelevant
Given all the hype surrounding Los Angeles Clipper dunking machine Blake Griffin, I decided to watch tonight’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The 2011 dunk contest was arguably the most anticipated dunk contest since Vince Carter’s show in the 2000 dunk contest. Blake Griffin lived up to expectations and the entire field of contestants made for [...]
Rachel Maddow’s Green Bay Packers appreciation
The Green Bay Packers’ unique history, hometown, and ownership have been in the spotlight the past few weeks, and last night MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow closed her show with an admiring look at the NFL’s only remaining old-school team town, and the Packers’ nonprofit community ownership arrangement. My mom’s husband hails from Green Bay, and the [...]
NFL Super Bowl 2011 Odds and Predictions: Who Will Win on Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers?
Super Bowl 2011 Odds and Winning Predictions: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – Finally, after the 2011 NFL Playoffs Championship Round, two NFL teams emerged as winners of the game. Green Bay Packers was declared as the NFC Champion after defeating Chicago Bears, 21-14. Pittsburgh Steelers was declared as the AFC Champion after beating [...]
Wilson to concentrate on baseball … at least for now
N.C. State fans who were hoping for a quick decision on quarterback Russell Wilson’s athletic future are going to have to be patient. Although Wilson issued a statement Monday saying that he plans to concentrate on his baseball career and will leave for Arizona next month to participate in spring training with the Colorado Rockies, [...]
2011 NFL Divisional Playoffs: Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears Game Scores and Highlights
The 2011 NFL Divisional Playoffs continues as Seattle Seahawks faces Chicago Bears in Soldier Field which will kick off at 1pm ET today. Seattle Seahawks looks to shed the underdog label once again today and win its first road NFL playoff game in more than 27 years as it faces Chicago in the NFC divisional [...]
Tom Brady’s Early Interception Stole Quarterback’s Confidence, Sunk Patriots’ Chances Against Jets
Tom Brady threw an interception to linebacker David Harris in the first quarter Sunday night. It didn’t end up costing the Patriots any points, but it might as well have cost them the game. When Brady threw an interception for the first time in 335 pass attempts, and with that went all of the confidence [...]
Unbeaten TCU stops Wisconsin 21-19 in Rose Bowl
When Tank Carder leaped with perfect timing and swatted Wisconsin’s final pass to the turf, the TCU linebacker felt as if he got a boost from every player at every school that never even imagined playing in the Rose Bowl. Sure, these unbeaten Horned Frogs realized they couldn’t win the national title. They still celebrated [...]
Denver Broncos Name John Elway Executive V.P. of Football Operations & Joe Ellis Team President
The Denver Broncos on Wednesday named two-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as Executive Vice President of Football Operations and appointed Joe Ellis as President, Broncos Owner and Chief Executive Officer Pat Bowlen announced. “John Elway’s leadership, competitiveness and passion for the Denver Broncos will position this team [...]
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