Category: Football News

  • Plaxico Burress Begins Two Year Sentence On Weapons Charge

    Plaxico Burress,  former New York Giants wide receiver,  was taken to jail on Tuesday to begin serving a two-year sentence for gun possession, after accidentally shooting himself at a nightclub last year.

    Burress’ football career started taking off after he caught the winning touchdown in the Giants’ Super Bowl win in February 2008.

    However, the Giants and the NFL suspended him after he pleaded guilty to a gun possession charge.

    Burress accidentally shot himself in the thigh with his own handgun last November while at a New York City nightclub. He did not have a license to carry a gun in New York. (more…)

  • Is Tedy Bruschi Patriots Most Popular Player Ever?

    There aren’t many things that make Bill Belichick cry. But when Tedy Bruschi recently announced his retirement, the robot-like coach was forced to choke back tears.

    Ex New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi may be Patriots most popular player.

    Said Belichick, “I’ve had the privilege of coaching a lot of great players and leaders in the National Football League, and I’ll just put Tedy up there with all of them and above all of them. There’s no player that I think epitomizes more of what I believe a player should be on the field, off the field, really, in every situation.” (more…)

  • Which NFL Greats Will Be Inducted Into the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

    The preliminary list of modern-era nominees for induction in 2010 in the Pro Football Hall was recently released and it’s loaded with big names. Headlining the list are Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith, two of the greatest players in NFL history.

    NFL greats  Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith are top contenders for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

    Other nominees include Tim Brown, Herschel Walker, Andre Reed, Cris Carter, Sterling Sharp and former commissioner Paul Tagliabue. (more…)

  • How Will Broncos, Bills, Cardinals, Patriots, Cowboys Do In NFL 2009 Season?

    With the NFL season upon us, there are numerous interesting story lines. The question is how will some of the NFL teams fare in the 2009-2010 season. NFL teams like the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys are just a few of the most intriguing story lines. (more…)

  • Brett Favre Wins Vikings Beat Cleveland 34-20 – Video

    Brett Favre won his debut in Minnesota as the Vikings beat Cleveland 34-20 behind Adrian Peterson’s 180 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The opening game, Minnesota vs Cleveland, has been billed as the Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson Show.

    “I haven’t played with an offense like this,” Favre said. “It starts with 28 [Peterson], but I’ll tell you what — that offensive line is pretty impressive.”

    Erik Kramer & Brian Webber of FOXsports Online OT recap Brett Favre Viking’s debut, show highlights and more. Watch video.

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  • Boise vs Oregon Fight Blount Punches Hout – Video

    When Oregon finally lost to Boise State, it  caused Oregon’s LeGarrette Blount, to finally lose it as well. As a result of his anger and frustration, Blount went after Boise State’s Byron Hout punching him in the chin.

    Not only did Oregon lose to Boise State, 19-8, but now the Oregon Ducks are wondering what will happen to their hot-headed running back.

    Toward the end of the game, Blount finally lost it and after punching Byron Hout, he then needed to be restrained by police and team staff to keep from going after fans.

    “I just apologize to anyone watching that,” Blount said. “I just apologize to all of our fans and all of Boise’s fans. That’s something I shouldn’t have done. I lost my head.”

    “I tell you what, that will never happen again,” Blount stated. “I will never lose my head again. I should have handled that situation a lot better than I did.

    Update: LaGarrette Blount has been suspended costing him his carreer with the Ducks.

    Watch Boise State vs Oregon fight video.

  • Why Are The Dallas Cowboys So Popular?

    I’m always amazed at the popularity of the Dallas Cowboys and their players. I book sports celebrities across the country and no team except maybe baseball’s New York Yankees even come close to matching the popularity of the Cowboys.

    The Cowboys popularity isn’t just confined to Texas. It’s true they are the most popular team in every corner of the state, but their popularity extends across the country. They earned the nickname “America’s Team” for good reason. Ask football fans in Richmond, VA who their favorite team is and they’re just as likely to say the Cowboys as the Redskins. (more…)

  • Brett Favre Apologizes For Illegal Block (Video)

    Brett Favre has apologized for the illegal block he committed against Safety Eugene Wilson during last Sunday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans.

    Favre, Minnesota Viking’s newly acquired QB, blamed the penalty on being rusty.

    Favre drew an illegal crackback block on Houston Safety Eugene Wilson, who is now unable to play. Wilson is now listed as day-to-day.

    Favre complained earlier today of pain when he takes deep breaths and said he thinks he might have a cracked rib.

    Favre said, “My intentions were not to hurt anyone including myself… I hope he’s ok… I’m sorry if he was injured, but that was not my intention.”

    Watch video.

    Brett Favre  illegal crackback block against defender Eugene Wilson.  Watch video.

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  • Broncos Brandon Marshall Has Been Suspended

    Last Friday the Denver Broncos  announced that Brandon Marshall was suspended for “conduct detrimental to the club”.

    Marshall is not expected to play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears and there is no word on how long the suspension will last.

    At practice last Wednesday Brandon was doing a drill half heartedly and then punted the ball at the end of it rather than just handing it over. (more…)

  • Bart Starr, Archie Manning, Dan Fouts, Roger Staubach Where Are They Now

    It’s always interesting for me to hear what athletes are up to after their playing careers have ended. Today I’ll take a look at four quarterback greats.

    Bart Starr

    Then…Bart Starr was quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956-71, winning five NFL Championships and named MVP of the first two Super Bowls. He earned four Pro Bowl selections and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. After his playing career, Starr was the head coach of the Packers for nine seasons from 1975–83 and compiled a 52–76–3 record.

    Now…Today, Starr resides in Alabama and runs Healthcare Realty Management. He is co-founder of the Rawhide Boys Ranch, a place which assists boys in trouble. He’s also a popular sports motivational speaker.

    Archie Manning

    Then…Archie Manning played for the New Orleans Saints from  1971 – 82. In 1972 he led the league in pass attempts and completions, and in 1978, he was named the NFC Player Of The Year by UPI. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1978 and 1979. He went on to conclude his career with the Houston Oilers (1982-1983). He ended his 13-year career having completed 2,011 of 3,642 passes for 23,911 yards and 125 touchdowns. His 2,011 completions ranked 17th in NFL history upon his retirement.

    Now…Today, Manning is best known as the father of NFL stars Payton and Eli. He resides in New Orleans and travels around the country as a sports motivational speaker. He’s also served as a spokesperson for numerous companies, including UPS and Mastercard.

    Dan  Fouts

    Then…One of the most prolific passers in NFL history, Dan Fouts led the NFL in passing yards four times and ended his career with 40,000 yards, the third player to surpass that mark. He led the Chargers to the playoffs from 1979 – 82 and twice to the AFC Championship. His career high of 4,802 passing yards during the 1981 season was an NFL record at the time. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

    Now…Fouts lives in Oregon and has enjoyed a successful college and NFL broadcasting career with CBS, ABC and ESPN. He was an analyst on Monday Night Football alongside Al Michaels and Dennis Miller for two seasons beginning in 2000.

    Roger Staubach

    Then…After an illustrious career at Navy in which he won the 1963 Heisman Trophy, Roger Staubach helped the Cowboys become “America’s Team”. He led the Cowboys to four Super Bowl appearances, its first title in 1972 and a second one in 1978. He was named MVP of the 1972 Super Bowl and became the first of four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP. When he retired in 1980, Staubach was the highest rated passer of all time at 83.4. The six-time Pro Bowler was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985.

    Now…Staubach has enjoyed as much success off the field as he did on it. Residing in Dallas, he started The Staubach Company, one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the country. He served as CEO of the multi-billion dollar company until he stepped down in 2007. The next year, the company was sold to Jones Lang LaSalle for $613 million.

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