• This Day In Sports History (May 14th) – Lyle Alzado

    This Day In Sports History (May 14th) – Lyle Alzado

    It was on this day in 1992 that former NFL defensive end Lyle Alzado passed away.  Years of steroid abuse led to a cancerous brain tumor, which ultimately caused Alzado to die at the young age of 43. Lyle Alzado was known throughout the NFL as a very intense and intimidating player on the field.  [...]

  • Gridiron Bling: The 15 Best Super Bowl Championship Rings

    Gridiron Bling: The 15 Best Super Bowl Championship Rings

    Over the last few weeks we’ve brought you lists of the best World Series Championship rings, the best Stanley Cup Championship rings, and the best NBA Championship rings. That leaves just one of the four major North American sports leagues: the NFL. So today we bring you the 15 Best Super Bowl Championship Rings. This [...]

  • Buccaneers Sign Paralyzed Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand

    Buccaneers Sign Paralyzed Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand

    Some are calling this the “feel-good story of the day.”  I am calling this the “feel-good story of the year.” It comes courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who had themselves a solid draft by picking up the likes of strong safety Mark Barron and running back Doug Martin.  However, they made their most impressive [...]

  • 12 Biggest NFL Draft Busts Of All Time

    12 Biggest NFL Draft Busts Of All Time

    Last night, after months of speculation and intrigue, the 2012 NFL Draft finally got underway. And though there were a few surprise swaps just before things got underway, the top 2 picks went exactly as forecasted: Stanford’s Andrew Luck went to the Colts at #1, and Baylor’s Robert Griffin III went to the Redskins at [...]

  • And The Award For Hottest NFL Draft Day WAG Goes To…Ryan Tannehill!

    And The Award For Hottest NFL Draft Day WAG Goes To…Ryan Tannehill!

    During his final year as a starter for the Texas A&M Aggies, Ryan Tannehill put up 3744 yards and 29 touchdowns through the air, and another 306 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, while leading the nation’s 18th-ranked passing offense to a 7-6 record last season.  Those numbers seemed to impress the Miami Dolphins [...]

  • Roger Goodell And Melvin Ingram Had A Secret Handshake (Video)

    Roger Goodell And Melvin Ingram Had A Secret Handshake (Video)

    Former South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Melvin Ingram may not like NHL commissioner Roger Goodell all that much after he is handed his first fine for an illegal hit to an opponent’s head, but at the moment the two appear to be the best of friends.  And they weren’t hiding their new-found friendship from anyone [...]

  • This Day In Sports History (April 24th) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    This Day In Sports History (April 24th) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    It was on this day in 1974 that the NFL granted a franchise to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  The Buccaneers, along with the Seattle Seahawks, joined the NFL as expansion teams for the start of the 1976 season. The Buccaneers would endure a tough opening stretch to their NFL arrival, as they failed to win [...]

  • Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil Hideous New Throwback Jerseys

    Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil Hideous New Throwback Jerseys

    The Pittsburgh Steelers unveiled their new throwback jerseys for the upcoming 2012 NFL season in a rather unusual fashion yesterday, as they posted the following picture of running back Issac Redman sporting the uniform in what appears to be the Steelers’ locker room shower. And speaking of unusual fashion, what is with the black and [...]

  • This Day In Sports History (April 18th) — Joe Montana

    This Day In Sports History (April 18th) — Joe Montana

    It was on this day in 1995 that quarterback Joe Montana announced his retirement from the NFL.  It would officially mark the end of Montana’s 16-year Hall of Fame career. Montana spent the first 14 years of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, and the final two years with the Kansas City Chiefs.  Throughout [...]

  • LSU’s Morris Claiborne Scored 4 Out Of 50 On The Wonderlic Test

    LSU’s Morris Claiborne Scored 4 Out Of 50 On The Wonderlic Test

    LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne is currently the top ranked defensive back in this year’s NFL Draft, and apparently those high praises have everything to do with his talent and athleticism, and nothing to do with his intelligence.  At least that is what we are left to believe after hearing that he scored a 4 out [...]

  • This Day In Sports History (March 15th) – Arizona Cardinals

    This Day In Sports History (March 15th) – Arizona Cardinals

    It was on this day in 1988 that the St. Louis Cardinals of the NFL officially moved to Arizona.  Despite losing the Cardinals, the city of St. Louis would regain a team seven years later when the Los Angeles Rams moved east to become known as the St. Louis Rams. The Cardinals franchise has long [...]



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