Category: Football News

  • Retired Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Troy Aikman Named Keynote Speaker at OneShow Opening Session in Chicago

    CHICAGO, IL. — Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Troy Aikman, has been named the Keynote speaker at OneShow Opening Session presented by the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA). The keynote event will take place at the opening general session on Wednesday, April 9. Aikman’s speech will follow opening remarks by NAMA Chair Pete Tullio and the annual State of the Industry address from NAMA CEO Carla Balakgie. Brad Sham, the longtime radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys, will also interview Aikman onstage.

    Photo shows Troy Aikman speaking with Chris Myers in a November 2013 interview about his career.

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  • Herm Edwards Named Keynote Speaker at Big Green Dinner

    CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach, Herm Edwards, has been named the keynote speaker at the 36th annual Big Green Dinner. The event, presented by the Francis Charitable Foundation, will be held on Friday, April 25.at 7 p.m. in the Henderson Center located in Clarksburg, W.Va. Individual tickets for the event are $80 and VIP reception/table sponsorships are $2,000.

    Photo shows former NFL head coach and current NFL analyst for ESPN Herm Edwards delivering a motivational speech In August 2013 to the University of Alabama football team.

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  • Broncos Free Agent Eric Decker Signs 5 Year $36.25 Million Contract With New York Jets

    In an announcement that came on Wednesday night, March 13, the NY Jets have agreed to terms with Denver Broncos free agent Eric Decker. The deal is for five years and worth $36.25 million with $15 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Denver Broncos free agent Eric Decker accepts NY Jets lucrative five year contract worth $36.25 million with $15 million guaranteed. The announcement came on March 12, 2014. (more…)

  • Coach Pete Carroll Returns to USC to Speak About His Success with the Seattle Seahawks: VIDEO

    LOS ANGELES, CA. — Seattle Seahawks coach, Pete Carroll, recently returned to USC on Wednesday evening, February 26, to speak with students on his Win Forever philosophy and about his success with the Seahawks. He spoke about his time at USC, the Seahawks championship run, and USC’s new coach Steve Sarkisian. Carroll also spoke out against the NCAA and the sanctions imposed on USC.

    Photo shows Pete Carroll speaking at USC on February 26, 2014, about the Seahawks.

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  • Ray Lewis Named Featured Speaker at this Year’s LSU Football Coaches Clinic

    BATON ROUGE, LA — Retired Ravens linebacker, Ray Lewis, has been named the featured speaker at at this year’s LSU Football Coaches Clinic. Along with Lewis, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, will also be a guest speaker at the clinic. The event will be held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 27-29. Ryan will take the podium Thursday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. and Lewis will speak Friday, March 28 at 11:45 a.m. Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will be the featured speaker at the 2014 LSU Football Coaches Clinic on March 27-29, 2014. (more…)

  • Buffalo Bills Legend Andre Reed to Sign Autographs at Bases Loaded Sports Collectibles in Cheektowaga, N.Y

    CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills legend, Andre Reed, will hold his first post-Hall of Fame vote autograph signing event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 21, at Bases Loaded Sports Collectibles, at 794 French Road in Cheektowaga, N.Y.. Individuals can drop off their memorabilia in advance if they are unable to make the event.

    Photo shows All-Time Buffalo Bills Great, Andre Reed, speaking in a Feb. 20, 2012 interview that was held at the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.

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  • Gene Stallings Named Keynote Speaker at DeKalb County Schools Coliseum Dinner

    RAINSVILLE, AL — Former Crimson Tide coach, Gene Stallings has been named the keynote speaker at DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville, Al. The event takes place on March 1 where a special VIP Meet and Greet begins at 5 pm. Events begin at 7 pm.

    Photo shows coach Gene Stallings as the keynote speaker at “An Evening That Will Live Beyond”, an inaugural fundraiser for Mobile Medical DIsaster Relief that was held on April 17, 2012 at The Factory at Franklin. The evening included a spirited performance by Big Daddy Weave to a capacity audience that included Sheryl Crow, Scott Hamilton and many others.

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  • Tim Brown Named Keynote Speaker at HSU Sports Fundraiser

    ARCATA, CA. — Former Oakland Raiders, Tim Brown, has been named the keynote speaker at the 29th Annual Sports Celebrity Dinner & Auction scheduled to be held on Saturday, March 29, at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. Don and Carolyn Johnson will be the honored guests this year. Guest speakers in the past have included Rick Barry, Jim Harbaugh, Misty May Traenor, Joe Frazier and Steve Young.

    Photo shows former Oakland Raiders, Tim Brown, speaking with Dan Patrick  on 10/7/13

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  • Rudy Ruettiger To Be Guest Speaker at Nursing Facilty

    PLANTSVILLE CT. — Notre Dame football legend, Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, will be the featured speaker at The Summit At Plantsville, a skill nursing facility that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long term care. The event entitled “Rudy” will take place on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $35 in advance and $45 at the door.

    Photo shows Daniel Rudy Reuttiger speaking in March 2013 at Chicago Ideas Week, an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community.
    Photo shows Notre Dame football legend, Daniel ‘Rudy’ Reuttiger, speaking in March 2013 at Chicago Ideas Week, an annual seven-day celebration of ideas, innovation and community.

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  • Eric Decker & Demaryius Thomas Announce 2nd Annual Denver Youth Football Camp

    DENVER, CO. — Denver Broncos wide receivers, Eric Decker & Demaryius Thomas, have announced the upcoming dates and location of their second annual Denver area youth football camp. The event, presented by SunnyD, will take place from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on May 17 & 18, 2014 at Mullen High School in Denver, CO. The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels from grades 1 to 8. Cost of the camp is just $149. Broncos wide receivers Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas will hold their 2nd annual 2-day Football ProCamp on May 17-18, 2014 at Mullen High School in Denver. (more…)