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Nolan leaves Broncos and other NFL news

Just when you thought Josh McDaniels couldn’t screw anything else up before the season was over, we get another blow. Mike Nolan, one of the premier talented Defensive Coordinators in the NFL, is leaving the Broncos. His only comment? “I can’t say anything other than Josh and I mutually agreed to part ways.” ESPN’s Adam [...]

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The Book of Eli Manning

This one is for my sister that thought The Book Of Eli should be a football movie.

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Am I a “Fairweather Fan”?

Today I”m rooting for Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns? Why? One simple reason… they are playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers. I”m a CU Buffs Football fan at heart. I have been since my college days back in the early 90”s when one of my good friends played in the Marching Band there. These were the [...]

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Critics pick Patriots over undefeated Saints

If you read my blog, which nobody actually does, you know I am not a fan of the New England Patriots. One of the major reasons I don't like them is their arrogance and pride as illustrated in the video below. The Saints are 10-0, playing some excellent ball. The Patriots are 7-3 and have [...]

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Josh McDaniels just wants to win the Mother F@#$n game!

For those of you that missed it, Denver Bronco's coach Josh McDaniels' sideline conversation with players was aired live during the Thanksgiving Day Game. During this clip, he drops an f-bomb. I'm sure his momma is proud. I know lots of coaches talk this way, and it's not his fault the NFL Network had their [...]

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Down the stretch – why are the Broncos, Jets and others falling apart?

We are just past the midpoint of the NFL Season. Thanksgiving week, the pivotal point where careers are defined or lost. For many teams, every game from here on out is a critical one, while others are playing for next year. The question weighing on my mind today is this, why do some teams come [...]

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Was Belichick's decision to go for it on 4th down against the Colts a bad one?

During last nights Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots game Bill Belichick risked everything on one play. In a controversial call, late in the 4th quarter, deep in his own territory, Belichick decided to go for it on a 4th down and 2 yards to go rather than punt the ball away. Was this a [...]

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Advanced NFL Stats

If you like football and you are a bit of a nerd, you will LOVE Advanced NFL Stats. Author Brian Burke uses stats from the last 8+ years of NFL game play to make some very interesting conclusions. Here is an excerpt from his latest post on Onside Kicks With 4 minutes left in the [...]

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Ref knocks off Jay Cutler’s helmet during Bears win

In the waning seconds of today’s Chicago Bears win over the Pittsburgh Steelers a referee knocked off quarterback Jay Cutler’s helmet while signaling a timeout.

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Hush Falls Over Patriots Camp As Tom Brady’s First 10 Passes Go 3 Yards

FOXBOROUGH, MA—Excitement surrounding the return of quarterback Tom Brady devolved into mute panic Thursday as each of Brady’s first 10 passes barely made it to the line of scrimmage. Read More…

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