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Cowboys, Texans, Other NFL Players Featured in Hilarious Bad Lip Reading Video

Danny Merrell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:46:52 +0000

The folks at Bad Lip Reading have done it again. These are the folks that have become an internet sensation by taking video clips of politicians and celebrities and then replacing the actual audio with crazy, random, and funny overdubbed clips. Their latest video is made up players, coaches, and referees from the NFL. You’ll [...]

How to Make Being an NFL Referee Look Easy (Video)

Sean Ericson — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 23:01:27 +0000

You may wonder what would motivate the scab officials currently working in the NFL to keep taking the abuse and criticism being heaped upon them. I have the answer. It’s obvious really… They want to be Ed Hochuli!

Monday Night Football: Seahawks Beat Packers, 14-12, on Controversial Touchdown Pass

Joe Student — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:01:07 +0000

Russell Wilson threw a disputed 24-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate on the final play of the game, allowing the Seattle Seahawks to beat the Green Bay Packers, 14-12, in Seattle on Monday night. Seattle (2-1) registered the game-winning scoreonly after a long official review declined to overturn the touchdown ruling on the field. Several [...]

Charlie Daniels Band to Rework 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' for 'Monday Night Football' Open

Billy Dukes — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 12:00:22 +0000

One country legend will replace another as the Charlie Daniels Band takes a turn at opening up ‘Monday Night Football’ on ESPN next week. Daniels has reworked ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia’ for the broadcast’s opening theme. It appears to be a one game only engagement. On Monday (Sept. 17), the Denver Broncos will [...]

New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton Suspended One Year By NFL

Danny Merrell — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:37:27 +0000

The NFL has suspended New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton for one year as punishment for the team’s admitted use of a bounty system from 2009 to 2011. Payton was aware of the system, which compensated players for hits inflicted on opponents.

Payton's suspension is slated to begin April 1.

Football Is Literally the Most Popular Sport, Shocked? – Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:35:33 +0000

While pro football’s ultimate champion will be decided next week, the entire NFL was a winner in 2011, as the league has never been more popular. According to a recent survey by Harris Interactive of 1,466 adults who follow at least one sport, 36 percent listed pro football as their favorite sport, which was the [...]

The Green Bay Packers Are America's Favorite Football Team — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:26:28 +0000

We won’t know for almost a month if the Green Bay Packers’ 15-1 season ends with a second straight Super Bowl win, but the team’s continued success has certainly helped it snag the title of America’s most popular football team. According to a recent poll from PPP, 22 percent of people named the Packers as [...]

Dallas Cowboys Win Squeaker — Caption This

Danny Merrell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:30:57 +0000

After cruising through Rams and the Bills over the two previous weeks, I guess the Cowboys were due to have a less than stellar performance.

But, despite almost giving the game away - several times - Dallas was able to get the overtime win and improve to 6-4 and more importantly, enter into a first place tie with the Giants.

Now, let's have some fun.

NFL 2011 Season – Week Four Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:12:38 +0000

It was a record-setting week for several players, and the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions are the only remaining unbeaten teams after week four of the NFL’s 2011 season. Here’s a recap of all the action:
Green Bay 49 – Denver 23
Aaron Rodgers threw for a career-high 408 yards, four touchdown passes and added two rushing scores, as the Green Bay Packers trounced the Denver Broncos 49-23

NFL 2011 Season – Week Four Preview

Joe Student — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:51:49 +0000

The 2011 NFL season has been unpredictable thus far. After three weeks, a team that missed the playoffs in 2010 is at the top, or tied for the lead, in every division in both the AFC and NFC. Week Four brings new tests for the three undefeated teams in Detroit, Buffalo and Green Bay and new opportunities for those squads looking for their first wins.