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CFL Great Catch

The Canadian Football league is being shown on the NFL network this year, and the opening game between Saskatchewan and Montreal turned out to be a high scoring shoot out. This catch was one of a few great plays from the Roughriders win last Thursday. Saskatchewan won the game which went to overtime (college type overtime).

The game is a little different from the NFL but the larger end zones and wider field open up more opportunities, which are needed when you have only 3 downs.

Collegiate NFL Prospects

No genuine college football fan watches games on Saturdays worrying about the player’s chances for future Sundays. But still, much like anything with fantasy football, it adds another layer of appreciation to the college game, specifically for those of you who refuse to take it seriously because of its illogical post-season format and/or you’re from the northeast. Without further ado, here are seven almost randomly selected NFL prospects to keep your eye on for the 2011 and 2012 fantasy seasons, because you never want to be the last man to a party.

Ryan Mallett – I have to admit, my undying admiration for Ryan Mallett probably stems from his transferring out of Michigan when Rich Rodriguez came to town. For that alone, he will always hold a special place in my heart. But if you don’t believe me, take into consideration some of Arkansas performances last season (specifically Georgia, Florida, LSU and Auburn), then look at his numbers and take a gander at some of his teammates, and it’s increasingly difficult to believe he accomplished the latter with the former. With any other quarterback in the country starting for them, one could argue that Arkansas would have gone damn near winless in the SEC. In short at 6’7 with a rocket arm and laser precision, I can understand why Rich Rod thought he was expendable. If I’m a Browns fan, this 2010 …Continue reading Collegiate NFL Prospects

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Scouting 2010 NFL Draft prospects playing in BCS Championship- SI.com

The eyes of the football world will be on Pasadena this week as Alabama squares off against Texas in the national championship game. NFL decision-makers have a keen interest in this game as four defensive prospects could be….click on the Picture

Jenkins: “Nothing special” needed to stop Jackson- Pro Football Talk.com

It’s been almost a day since we threw out some fresh meat for you Eagles and Cowboys fans out there to chew on. (Try to be nice, guys.) So here’s the latest DeSean Jackson quote to ponder while killing time before Saturday…..click on the Picture

That Boise State Fake Punt- With Leather

As a football coach, calling for a fake punt in a game is like telling an ethnic joke at a party. If it goes bad, there’s just no way to recover. But if works, it makes you look like a genius. A racist genius, but we’re getting off-topic. So Boise State ran this fake punt in the fourth quarter of the Fiesta Bowl….click on the Picture

Weis agrees to become Chiefs’ offensive coordinator under Haley- NFL.com

Todd Haley doesn’t want to be the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach and offensive coordinator again next season, so he turned to an old friend for help. Charlie Weis has agreed to become the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator, a team source confirmed to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi.

The Hater’s Guide to the Postseason – AFC 3rd Seed: The New England Patriots- Kissing Suzy Kolber

Every so often, a sports team or figure arrives that is so successful, yet so loathsome, that my only consolation is to remind myself of the fleeting nature of athletic prowess. “Just wait,” I tell myself. “They will be out of the league sooner

Tim Tebow UFL Star Or NFL Backup?

It’s a fair question. And quite honestly, based on Tim Tebow’s decision to return for his senior season at Florida, one that actually warrants a careful response. We will undoubtedly have to wait until next April’s NFL Draft to find out for sure, but the question remains: Would it be better for an under-hyped college football star to take the short route to pro stardom and join the UFL, or take his chances in the NFL Draft and be a back-up?

Or worse—possibly not even make an NFL roster?

While Tebow is a household name (and not just in Florida) you may be surprised to learn that some draft experts pick him as a mid-rounder, at best, and some even say he won’t get drafted as a passer. The trick with the NFL is if you don’t make an impression immediately, you will likely go one of two routes: you’re either a project, or you’re a pre-determined failure.

See: Eric Crouch

See: Jared Zabransky

See: Any other option quarterback, or running back under 5’10″.

Whether we like it or not, the NFL is famous for profiling players. Whether it’s size, speed, race, or size of school, every player is held under a microscope, and even for guys with names like Tim Tebow, the tiniest of flaws are sometimes blown into insurmountable mountains. But before we get into the flaws that could see Tebow elect for a league like the UFL (despite Jacksonville’s claims) let’s look at the good.

1. Is he big/tall enough to see over defenders?

Um, yeah. Tebow is 6’3” and 240 pounds, and at only 22 years old, already possesses the size, strength, and experience that most future NFL starters at the same position only wish they had. Compare those (get ready, Al Davis) measurables to guys taken in the first round before him (Eli Manning, Mark Sanchez, etc.), and Tebow looks like a mammoth of a man towering over grade-schoolers.

2. Does he have the numbers to back up the hype?

Where do we start? Tebow has three Bowl Championships, including two of the last three BCS Titles. Not impressed? In 2007, Tebow put up 3,286 yards passing and 32 touchdowns to only six interceptions, while also running 210 times for 895 yards and another 23 touchdowns. …Continue reading Tim Tebow UFL Star Or NFL Backup?

I’ve been looking for images and highlights from last nights Lingerie Football League premiere where the Chicago Bliss defeated the Miami Caliente 29-19, but no real luck. I only know of the score because there was a quick post on the blog of the LFL site, but aside from that the only thing I could find is this 15 second video of one of the girls getting sacked and having her underwear pulled down….I don’t hear any complaining

…Continue reading Quick Highlight From LFL Premiere

The College Football season started off with a bang last night as Oregon Ducks RB LeGarrette Blount sucker punched Byron Hout a defensive player for the Boise State after a tough loss. The punch has resulted in a team suspension that’ll end this senior’s season and career at Eugene.

LeGarrette Blount was an elite running back that was due for a break out season at Oregon in 2009. The 6’2 240 lbs running back had first round draft pick written all over him, but with one punch his career could be in jeopardy. Without this monster RB the Oregon Ducks will no doubt suffer, Blount was a focal point for the team’s offense. The Ducks looked shaky in the season opener where they lost 19-8 to Boise State.

There’s no real reason why Blount would react the way he did, unfortunately there’s no taking it back. Hout yelled in Blount’s face and tapped him on the shoulder pad in celebration of the win which must have set the running back off. Before Boise State coach Chris Petersen could pull Hout away, Blount landed a right to Hout’s jaw, knocking him to his knees.

Four teams, that’s right, the United Football League is starting with 4 teams. That’s 6 less teams than the CFL (Canadian Football League), 2 less than NFL Europa, even the Lingerie Football league has more teams than the UFL. So how is it that this mini football league will survive?

The goal is to take small steps and grow like any small business would. They have a game plan in mind, and adding recognizable names and faces from the NFL is the first step. Four ex-NFL coaches was a great start, but adding the odd ex-NFL quarterback should boost fans.

Forced to choose between being an NFL backup or a starter in a fledgling league, J.P. Losman has taken playing time.


J.P. Losman, 28, said Tuesday night he has signed with the Las Vegas entry of the start-up United Football League, where he will be coached by former Giants boss Jim Fassel. He immediately becomes the league’s marquee player, a former first round pick who was Buffalo’s starting quarterback 33 times over the past four seasons.

NFL Training camp cuts could add even more roster spots to the UFL which begins roughly a month after the NFL kicks off, but does this league have a chance to accelerate their fan base even more with the possibility of adding Michael Vick?

The Lingerie Football League Looks Wicked!

There are two new football leagues starting up this year: the UFL (United Football League) that has 4 teams and includes ex-NFL players and coaches, and the LFL (Lingerie Football League) which has 10 teams of super hot women that is sure to be a hit. While both leagues are taking themselves very seriously, the LFL has features that no league can compete with. For starters, any sports league that has women running around in their underwear is sure to be a success, although it is a little sad that this is the only way an all-women league can get major prime time coverage. I bet it won’t be long before the women activists start beaking off.


For those who love fantasy football the LFL has got it, so get ready to study up HARD on who should be a top draft pick in your LFL football leagues *Warning* What some may call studying others may call chronic masturbation.



Fan apparel is also a little different in LFL. This is an LFL Jersey? They may want to re-think this one, as I’m sure no guy is going to wear this…despite the man-boobs

I’m not sure if this is done after every touchdown but I like it….wait are they on different teams? That’s great sportsmanship !!

Fans in the NFL that collect posters or Fat-head pictures of star players may have a hard time finding a place to put this LFL poster without getting a punch in the face from your girlfriend, wife or Mom.

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