Editor’s Picks

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Category : Around the League, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Draft / Off Season, New England Patriots, Other Leagues, Philadelphia Eagles

Gridiron Experts Editor’s Picks

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?

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Category : NFL Draft / Off Season, Other Leagues

Tim Tebow UFL Star Or NFL Backup?Tim Tebow

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.

Quick Highlight From LFL Premiere

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Category : Other Leagues, The Lighter Side

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

One Punch and You’re Out!

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Category : Other Leagues, The Lighter Side

oregon_featureThe 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.

Could The UFL Become Something Big?

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Category : Around the League, Other Leagues

ufl-300x300Four 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!

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Category : Other Leagues, The Lighter Side

The Lingerie Football League Looks Wicked!

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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 lfl9starters, 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.
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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
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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 !!

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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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UFL Draft Results

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Category : Other Leagues

ufl-300x3001Tonight the UFL held its inaugural “Premiere” Season Draft. Selections were made from players who participated in the League’s recent workouts in Orlando and Las Vegas along with other available prospects. Each franchise selected 24 players and now owns the rights to those players if they choose to play in the United Football League. The UFL has already begun contacting the players listed below and expects to announce signings over the next few weeks

Here are the results of the UFL draft:

UFL Draft & Rumors

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Category : Other Leagues

ufl-300x300The UFL is a brand new football league that is forming quietly right under our noses. The League has spent very little on getting the word out about teams, players and rules and yet has recruited a handful of respectable coaches around the league including: Jim Haslett, Jim Fassel, and Dennis Green. PFT.com is reporting that the UFL Draft might be tonight, but with no announcements on the leagues web site this could be a rumor.


Here are a few players that look like they’re playing in the UFL this year: Quinn Gray,Tim Rattay, David Boston, Reche Caldwell, Travis Taylor, Jermaine Wiggins, and RB LaBrandon Toefield. Nothing is definite as I’m sure any of these ex-NFL players would bolt to the first NFL team that calls them, but for now they’re planning on joining this new league. There are also rumors that Michael Vick and J.P. Losman might play for a UFL team if they can’t find jobs, which could be good for the league, adding some real name recognition.

2009 Heisman Betting Odds

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Category : Other Leagues, Strategies & Tips

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Players

Payouts

Tim Tebow

2x

Sam Bradford

2.75x

Colt McCoy

2.75x

Terrelle Pryor

8x

Daryll Clark

18x

Evan Royster

12x

Jahvid Best

10x

Jonathan Dwyer

12x

Jevan Snead

15x

Kendall Hunter

20x

CJ Spiller

20x

Joe McKnight

30x

Jacquizz Rodgers

30x

Robert Griffen

30x

LeGarrette Blount

35x

Noel Devine

40x

Julio Jones

50x

Russell Wilson

65x

Toby Gerhart

75x

Arrelious Benn

75x

Juice Williams

75x

Riley Skinner

100x

BetUs.com odds for 2009 Heisman Trophy Winner.

At first glance you may think we made a mistake with some of these odds, but with Tebow, Bradford, and McCoy such large favorites to win this year’s Heisman Trophy, Las Vegas and Sportsbooks are offering huge long shot odds on everyone else. While there’s a really good chance that one of the top 3 or 4 players on the board will win Colleges most prestigious trophy, some of these odds are too good to overlook. For those who don’t know how these numbers work, it couldn’t be easier: just multiply your bet to the number next the player to see what you could win. Running Backs like LeGarrette Blount or Joe McKnight are giving such large odds that a $40 bet would pay for an entire week in Mexico. While we wouldn’t recommend betting too much on any of these guys, here are a few helpful tips that Gridiron Experts would like to share with you:

Tip1: Never bet on a WR to win the Heisman. Not since Desmond Howard of Michigan in 1991 has there been a wide-out to take the award.

Tip2: Everyone loves the Quarterback. In the last seven years the only guy that wasn’t a QB to win the Heisman was Reggie Bush.

Expert Picks

Florida’s Tim Tebow makes the most sense to win the Heisman, but with rumors of the offense becoming more balanced, Tebow might not be the top favorite. In preparation to go to the NFL next year Tebow has convinced his offensive coordinator to run a more pro style offense which won’t be as flashy and will not rack up as many yards. Sam Bradford drove the Sooners to the Big 12 Conference Championship and to the BCS Championship Game in 2008 also surprising many by taking the Heisman award last year. Either way you look at it, the odds aren’t great for any of the top picks and with too many uncertanties your best bet would be to take a shot at a tier two QB or a couple small running back bets.  Avoid the top three QB’s as they’re not paying enough to risk a bet.