Shocker!! LT released from Chargers
Jerrell Jones
March 4, 2010
As Tomlinson’s production slowed down, so did the Chargers patience with him and they ended his 9-year tenure with the team. Tomlinson is ranked 8th on all-time rushing yards with 12,490, third all-time total touchdowns at 153 and second all-time for rushing TDs. He had his most spectacular season... Read more »
Farve Destroys Packers Again, Vikings Improve to 7-1
Jerrell Jones
November 3, 2009
Same story, different place, but this time Brett Favre played on the field that he called home for 16 seasons. That didn’t seem to matter as Favre threw four TD passes and 244 yards. Asked by the AP on the significance of the game Favre said, “Packer fans cheer for the Packers first,” Favre... Read more »
Brees Overcomes Huge Deficit, Saints Remain Undefeated
Jerrell Jones
October 27, 2009
For the 1st time this season, it looked like the Saints were going to lose. After the Miami Dolphins jumped out to a 24-3 lead in the middle of the second quarter, Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints marched down the field 51 yards. One play later, Brees ran it up the middle for a 1-yard TD to close... Read more »
Brady Lights it Up with 6 TDs in Patriots’ Dominant Win
Jerrell Jones
October 20, 2009
On a snowy day in Foxborough, Tom Brady was doing what he knows best. On his way to building the biggest halftime lead in the history of the NFL, Brady threw 5 TDs in one quarter and had a total of 6 TDs for the day before he left the game after one drive in the 3rd quarter. The New England offense gained... Read more »
Favre Returns to Burn the Packers
Jerrell Jones
October 6, 2009
It was one of those career days for the soon-to-be-40 year-old QB for the Vikings. Brett Favre scorched the Packers’ secondary as he finished the night 24 of 31 for 271 yards and 3 TDs as the Vikings beat the Packers 30-23. Though he will never say it, he was probably enthralled to get back at Packers’... Read more »
Detroit’s 19-game Skid Ends
Jerrell Jones
September 29, 2009
Detroit fans now have a season to look forward to this year as the Lions won their first game, 19-14, since Dec. 23, 2007. Lions’ rookie QB Matthew Stafford had his lows, but made good throws when the Lions needed them the most. He would go on to finish the night with solid stats: 21 of 36 for 241... Read more »
Football:Risky Business
Katye Gilliland
September 28, 2009
Teammates James Wilson, left, and Matt Patchan (71) look over Florida quarterback Tim Tebow after he was sacked during the second half of their NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. Most American men spend Saturdays from August to January in front of... Read more »
Pittsburgh Narrowly Escapes Major Upset
Jerrell Jones
September 15, 2009
It was a tough victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a lukewarm one, at that. If it had not been for Jeff Reed’s 33-yard field goal with 4:32 left in OT, the Steelers would not have barely clinched their victory over the Tennessee Titans, 13-10. The Steelers running game went nowhere as Willie... Read more »
5 Pack: A Look at the Top Teams in the AFC and NFC
Jerrell Jones
September 3, 2009
The Elite 5 of the AFC and Why 1. Pittsburg Steelers: Steelers fans should be happy with their team on top after winning Super Bowl XLIII. The 6-time Super Bowl winning Steelers have an enormous amount of talent on offense and defense. With Ben Roethlisberger under center, Willie Parker and Rashard... Read more »
