Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has apologized for the controversial comments he made via twitter regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden. On Monday Mendenhall tweeted: “What kind of person celebrates death? It’s amazing how people can HATE a […]
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Chris Simms acquitted
Pardon the cynicism – but really, jurors? Wednesday, New York City jurors have acquitted Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms. He is guilt-free in the 30-year-old’s driving-while-high misdemeanor case – he was originally arrested at a sobriety checkpoint last summer. […]
NFL’s request for expedited appeal process granted
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NFL’s request for an expedited hearing regarding Judge Susan Nelson’s injunction ruling in favor of the players to end the lockout. Judges Bye, Colloton, and Benton will begin hearing the appeal […]
Boston College LB Mark Herzlich not drafted
The long journey back for Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich will continue for another day. The linebacker and cancer survivor went undrafted during the 2011 NFL Draft. It was a steep fall for a player who was projected as a […]
NFL Draft Recap: Philadelphia Eagles
Taking a look back on the NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles had some surprises. Here is a pick-by-pick analysis of the newest members of the Eagles. First Round The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised fans in the past with their draft […]
NFL Lockout reinstated
The NFL lockout is back on. Just hours after the league re-opened its doors for business the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a temporary stay of execution reinstating the lockout. The stay of execution is of the “administrative” […]
NFL Draft ratings significantly down
Football fans didn’t just show their frustration with the current labor situation by booing commissioner Roger Goodell at the start of Thursday night’s NFL draft. They also showed their displeasure by not tuning into the draft at all. According to […]
NFL Draft: Second Round Mock Draft
Here is the second round Mock selections for the 2011 NFL Draft. Keeping in mind that trades have been purposefully not included. 1 (33) Patriots – Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson The Patriots will continue to stockpile talent in later rounds… […]
Reggie Bush all but done in New Orleans
New Orleans Saints running back, Reggie Bush, offered up a very interesting tweet after the Saints drafted Alabama RB Mark Ingram with the 28th overall pick. “It’s been fun New Orleans.” he tweeted. In truth, Bush was not expected to […]
Christian Ponder selected by the Minnesota Vikings – wow.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder at the 12th pick in the NFL Draft. Talk about a reach. Perhaps they had no choice. Joe Webb isn’t going to be the guy. Ponder isn’t 100-percent and has a […]