The Origin of the Word "Soccer"
(todayifoundout.com) - Today I found out the origin of the word “soccer”. For all you out there who love to complain when Americans, and certain others, call “Football”, “Soccer”, you should know that it was the British that invented the word and it was also one of the first names of what we now primarily know of as “Football”.
Donovan McNabb traded to Washington Redskins
(sports.espn.go.com) - The Philadelphia
Eagles traded McNabb to the Washington
Redskins for a pair of draft picks on Sunday night. The Eagles will
receive a second-round pick (37th overall) in this month's NFL draft and
either a third- or fourth-round pick next year.
NFL owners pass playoff overtime rules modification
(sports.espn.go.com) - The NFL owners voted to change an element in the overtime rule, giving a
possession to the team that loses the coin toss at the start of OT if
the team that wins the coin toss scores a field goal with its first
possession.
Tebow Won't Throw at Combine -- NFL FanHouse
(nfl.fanhouse.com) - After his disastrous performance at the Senior Bowl, former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow has decided that he needs more time to work on his passing mechanics, and he will not throw at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.
LaDainian Tomlinson released by Chargers
(sports.espn.go.com) - "It was a long time coming, but I knew it was coming," Tomlinson said, according to SI.com. "Now that it's official I can kind of look to the next step in my career and playing football for someone else."
Rajaan Bennett, Vandy Prospect, Killed in Murder-Suicide
(bustersports.com) - Rajaan Bennett, a Vanderbilt football prospect, was tragically killed early Thursday in what police are describing as an apparent murder-suicide at Bennett's mother's home in Powder Springs.
12 Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time
(womansday.com) - Can't forget the Budweiser ads...but the Blockbuster one actually made me laugh out loud, for real:
Forget football. We love watching the Super Bowl because of the advertising, which often includes commercials that can set a brand's ad trend for years to come. This year's lineup was chockful of the usual More...
President Obama's administration may take action on BCS
(sportsillustrated.cnn.com) - The Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series, the Justice Department said in a letter Friday to a senator who had asked for an antitrust review.
Mississippi State Recruits Brag About Strip Club Visit on Facebook
(bustersports.com) - Mississippi State is located in Starkville (Mississippi, duh). In Starkville, there is a place known as "The Pony." The Pony is a strip club. So whenever you go to Starkville and later say something like, oh, "BEEEEEEEEN AT DAT POOOOOOOOONY!!!!" you have immediately and forever confirmed to whomever heard said statement that you did, in fact, attend a strip club.
Agonizing night for Texas QBs
(rivals.yahoo.com) - A different perspective on the night for the two texas qb's. Great read, no matter who you wanted to win.
Chad Ochocinco Scores, Provides Emotional Tribute to Chris Henry
(nfl.fanhouse.com) - Say what you will about Ochocinco's often over-the-top actions on and off the field, but it was a damn touching tribute to a lost friend.
East Carolina - Pirate Out Against Virginia Tech
(bustersports.com) - Tonight, you will likely tune into the Virginia Tech - East Carolina football game on ESPN. Sure, there's 30 Rock and the Office and Always Sunny and Community and Parks and Recreation ... okay, you know what? You probably won't be watching a toppled ACC powerhouse beat up on a More...
Utah senator urges Obama to investigate BCS
(sportingnews.com) - A senator whose undefeated home state school was bypassed for the college football national championship last season urged President Barack Obama on Wednesday to ask the Justice Department to investigate the Bowl Championship Series, citing Obama's own concerns about the way the top team is crowned in building a case More...
Rivals High - Crazy finish at Michigan high school football game
(highschool.rivals.com) - Quick lesson in high school football. The game isn't over until the official blows the whistle on the final play.
Canton (Michigan) Plymouth High learned that the hard way earlier this month.
The school thought it had defeated Westland (Michigan) John Glenn when it blocked a last-second field goal attempt. But More...
When Fans Get Custom Jerseys
(topcultured.com) - When your last name is Sanchez, you’re due a fair bit of teasing… at least as a kid. But when you play for the Jets, creative fans with custom jerseys will pick up the torch and continue the mockery no matter how old you are.
Ark. player ends game with noble gesture
(arkansasvarsity.rivals.com) - Thamail Morgan took the kickoff and headed up the field.
He was at the 20 ... 30 ... 40
He had been avoiding, dodging or just simply running through tacklers on the way. Football always had come easily for Morgan. This game was no different. By the time he hit midfield, only More...
15 Great Ways To Sneak Booze Into a Football Game
(sloshspot.com) - Everybody knows that tailgating is the only way to enter a football game boozed to your liking, the problem is maintaining that buzz. Of course, we'd prefer to bring our own goods from home rather than break the bank on over-priced stadium drinks but security simply won't allow it! Fear More...
The Big Ten: Down and Out?
(online.wsj.com) - To win a national championship today in college football, a school must have certain building blocks. A massive fan base that buys tickets and makes donations. A legacy of success that attracts recruits. An administration willing to pay for top-flight coaches and facilities.
But it's become clear that one element trumps More...
Can Cutler End Curse of the Bears? - WSJ.com
(online.wsj.com) - Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears is a rare species seldom seen in Chicago—a quarterback who really and truly inspires confidence. At Sunday's preseason game in Denver, he engineered a nimble 98-yard touchdown drive that had everyone in this town wondering if it's actually safe to watch football again.
One of More...
Florida is No. 1 AP preseason Top 25
(news.yahoo.com) - As Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators prepare to make a run at their third national title in the last four seasons, the defending champions have already made some history. Florida is No. 1 in The Associated Press' preseason Top 25 released Saturday, followed by Texas, Oklahoma, Southern California and More...
Michael Vick signs two-year deal with Philadelphia Eagles
(sports.espn.go.com) - Quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Joel Segal, confirmed to ESPN.com.
Ex-coach Lou Holtz considering running for Congress
(orlandosentinel.com) - After earning nearly 250 wins on the college gridiron, former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz is eyeing another competition -- as a candidate for Congress in Central Florida.
The famed skipper and ESPN analyst met with top Republicans here last week and said he was interested in challenging first-term U.S. Rep. More...
Reinventing Michael Vick
(online.wsj.com) - Michael Vick poses a number of problems for any NFL team that might consider signing him. Some of them, obviously, involve public relations.
But the conversation going on right now among the league’s football specialists centers on a more pedestrian issue: What position he should play.
Sentell: Jeremy Richardson did commitment the right way
(blog.al.com) - Yes, I am biased. I look through orange and blue glasses. However, no matter what kind of fan you are, or even if you're not a fan at all, this is a great story.
Rolle dreams big, works even harder - NFL
(sports.yahoo.com) - ORLANDO, Fla. – Myron Rolle came to the right place to turn his oversized dreams into reality.
Disney World, the place that proudly proclaims at its gates that it’s “where dreams come true,” has become the backdrop for a 22-year-old man who thinks at once of being a great football player More...
Chicago Bears acquire Jay Cutler from Denver Broncos for Kyle Orton, picks
(sports.espn.go.com) - The Chicago Bears acquired disgruntled Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in a trade on Thursday afternoon, giving up quarterback Kyle Orton and first-round picks in 2009 (18th overall) and 2010, along with a third-round pick (84th overall) in 2009 to do it.
Jay Cutler asks Denver Broncos for trade
(sports.espn.go.com) - Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler said Sunday night he has formally asked Denver to trade him and confirmed that a Saturday meeting with first-year coach Josh McDaniels ended badly from his perspective, while McDaniels offered another viewpoint on Sunday night.
"I went in there with every intention of solving the issue, being More...
T.O., Bills agree to one-year deal
(msn.foxsports.com) - Wide receiver Terrell Owens has agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills for $6.5 million.
Peyton Manning pranks Jay Cutler
(sports.yahoo.com) - Peyton Manning destroyed Jay Cutler's blood sugar monitor (Cutler's a type 1 diabetic) by mistake. As part of all the zany Pro Bowl hijinx, Peyton meant to throw Cutler's cell phone in the pool as a part of some Pro Bowl rookie initiation.
Physics of ‘the Hit’
(nytimes.com) - Clark’s shockingly violent hit on the Baltimore Ravens’ Willis McGahee two Sundays ago — a full-speed, helmet-to-helmet crash that left McGahee unconscious and Clark all but — didn’t just follow the N.F.L.’s rules, but Newton’s as well. Force equaled mass times acceleration. Momentum was conserved. And the bodies finally came to rest, McGahee’s on a stretcher.
30 Super Bowl Snacks
(womansday.com) - When it's time for the big game, don't fumble! Step up your game and satisfy the hearty appetites of all those football fanatics gathered around the tube. We've made it easy: Choose from a plethora of chicken, chili, potatoes and pasta—all the best bar food. Come game time, we're sure More...
Miller High Life will have 1-second Super Bowl ad
(bizjournals.com) - MillerCoors said Tuesday that it will premier a one-second ad for its Miller High Life brand during the Super Bowl broadcast Feb. 1.
Gainesville State high school football gets the best gift of all: hope
(sports.espn.go.com) - There are some games in which cheering for the other side feels better than winning.
Tony Dungy steps down as Indianapolis Colts coach
(sports.espn.go.com) - Tony Dungy always considered football just a career path. Not his life's mission.
On Monday, Dungy began the transition from head coach to full-time dad and devoted volunteer by announcing his retirement after seven years leading the Indianapolis Colts.
"We just felt this was the right time," Dungy said. "Don't shed any More...
This Wouldn't be an Issue if only Alabama had Won
(rivals.yahoo.com) - "Why didn’t Utah merit consideration to play for the BCS national title?
Why are the Utes, despite their 13-0 record, victories over four Associated Press top-25 teams and the champions of a conference that went 6-1 in the regular season against the Pac-10, watching one-loss teams Oklahoma and Florida play on Thursday?"
Vikings' Punter Considers Changing His Name To 'World Of Warcraft'
(kotaku.com) - Chris Kluwe does two things really well: Punting footballs and playing video games. Kluwe is known for being an avid gamer, so much so that he discusses them on his very own radio show on Minnesota's 93X station. During the season, Kluwe talked about the idea of changing his last More...
Highschool Football coach never punts and wins the state title.
(highschool.rivals.com) - Kelley's team only punted twice in 2007 − once as an act of sportsmanship to prevent running up the score − and never after that Dollarway game.
Kelley has reasons to go for it.
Keeping the offense on the field on fourth down allows for more creative play-calling. Third-and-long does not have More...
Lions fall 42-7 to Saints, become first-ever 0-15 team
(usatoday.com) - The Detroit Lions somberly dressed after another defeat that was different than all the others.
This one made NFL history and set the stage for a perfectly imperfect season.
Ridiculous Football Play - Video
(collegehumor.com) - It always makes me mad when football players get tackled on the last play of the game. If you are going to be tackled...then just do what these guys did.
Bucs' Kiffin will join son's Vols staff
(sportsillustrated.cnn.com) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will join his son's staff for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Kiffin said Sunday after the Bucs' loss to the Atlanta Falcons that he told players and his assistant coaches last week of his decision.
Sam Bradford wins the Heisman Trophy
(rivals.yahoo.com) - The first person to congratulate Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was the player who won it last year—Tim Tebow.
The star quarterbacks from the top two teams in the country shook hands Saturday night, then embraced.
On Jan. 8, with the national championship on the line, it won’t be so cordial.
Bradford, Oklahoma’s More...
Jerry Jones Probably Thinking About Signing Michael Vick
(theonion.com) - Dallas head coach Wade Phillips speculated Wednesday that if recent history is any indicator, Jerry Jones is "almost certainly" considering the option of signing former Falcons quarterback and current incarcerated felon Michael Vick to the Cowboys.
