Thursday, November 12, 2009
NFL Week 9
Did you see the Seahawks game last weekend? Seattle Seahawks came from 17-0 behind to beat the Detroit Lions 32-20 in what was a great game.
The Seahawks also avoided the embarrassment of being the first home team to lose to the Lions in 25 months.
And how bad are the Lions? Stafford woefully underthrew a pass that Grant picked off at the Seahawks 16. Late in the third quarter, he overthrew 6-foot-5 Calvin Johnson by 5 yards for Hawthorne's second interception, and Seattle scored 25 consecutive points. Johnson caught just two passes for 27 yards in his first game since Oct. 11 following a right knee injury.
Detroit began looking like the same old Lions that have not won a game in 25 months.
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Playoffs Season is Here
I was in a coma since October it seems...I was really too busy to blog, I was up to my neck in work. Teaching and correcting homework is tough going. I still got to see lots of NFL games, just didn't blog about them.
Anyways, NFL season is gone by already, and we're into the Playoffs.
Wild Card Weekend
January 3
Atlanta 24-30 Arizona
Indianapolis 17-23 San Diego
January 4
Baltimore 27-9 Miami
Philadelphia 26-14 Minnesota
Divisional Play-Offs
January 10
Baltimore at Tennessee (4.30pm)
Arizona at Carolina (8.15pm)
January 11
Philadelphia at New York Giants (1pm)
San Diego at Pittsburgh (4.45pm)
It'll be interesting to see who makes the playoffs this year with the Giants, Cowboys and Pats out.
Anyways, NFL season is gone by already, and we're into the Playoffs.
Wild Card Weekend
January 3
Atlanta 24-30 Arizona
Indianapolis 17-23 San Diego
January 4
Baltimore 27-9 Miami
Philadelphia 26-14 Minnesota
Divisional Play-Offs
January 10
Baltimore at Tennessee (4.30pm)
Arizona at Carolina (8.15pm)
January 11
Philadelphia at New York Giants (1pm)
San Diego at Pittsburgh (4.45pm)
It'll be interesting to see who makes the playoffs this year with the Giants, Cowboys and Pats out.
Labels: nfl news, nfl playoffs
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
NFL Players Test Positive for Drugs
Grady Jackson of the Atlanta Falcons and Pat Williams and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings are the latest players to be named who reportedly tested positive for a drug on the NFL's list of banned substances.
The trio of defensive tackles and three players with the New Orleans Saints - running back Deuce McAllister and defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant - have been identified in multiple media reports as testing positive for Bumetanide.
The drug is question is a diuretic which can mask the presence of a number of other other substances including steroids, horse tranquilizers, ecstasy and crack cocaine.
The trio of defensive tackles and three players with the New Orleans Saints - running back Deuce McAllister and defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant - have been identified in multiple media reports as testing positive for Bumetanide.
The drug is question is a diuretic which can mask the presence of a number of other other substances including steroids, horse tranquilizers, ecstasy and crack cocaine.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Brett Favre Still Going Strong
Brett Favre threw six touchdowns (a career-high ) as the New York Jets beat the Arizona Cardinals 56-35.
Favre completed 24-of-34 attempts for 289 yards and helped the Jets build a 34-0 half-time lead despite being held scoreless in the first quarter.
Favre's sixth TD to Dustin Keller was on fourth down, with the Jets electing to continue the offensive push rather than outrun the clock.
Favre completed 24-of-34 attempts for 289 yards and helped the Jets build a 34-0 half-time lead despite being held scoreless in the first quarter.
Favre's sixth TD to Dustin Keller was on fourth down, with the Jets electing to continue the offensive push rather than outrun the clock.
Labels: brett favre, nfl news
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The 2008 NFL Draft Results
Hey folks, here's a quick look at this year's NFL draft:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh's signing of Rashard Mendenhall takes the pressure off quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Monster picks also included Texas' brilliant wide receiver Linas Sweed and Oregon's one-time Heisman hope Dennis Dixon.
Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco's going to be a fantastic NFL quarterback, and Ray Rice and Allen Patrick were both stars in NCAA. Safety Tom Zbikowski and Justin Harper were good picks.
Oakland Raiders
The best running back pick: Darren McFadden. One of the best running backs to come out of college football in years, McFadden will be a star and a NFL Rookie of the Year candidate.
New York Giants
The 2008 Super Bowl Champions picked wide receiver Mario Manningham, and Andre Woodson - one of the best QBs in college football.
Minnesota Vikings
The pick of USCs John David Booty.
Miami Dolphins
Jake Long is a great offensive tackle, also Long's teammate at Michigan Chad Henne.
New York Jets
Vernon Gholston from Ohio State, and Erik Ainge out of Tennessee.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs improved their defence with the signing of giant Glenn Dorsey, they also signed Brandon Flowers (2nd round) and running back Jamaal Charles (3rd).
Washington Redskins
Fred Davis was a superb tight end at USC, and will be in the NFL. Malcolm Kelly was one of college football's best wide receivers at Oklahoma, and Devin Thomas is highly-rated.
Green Bay Packers
Brian Brohm has been one of college football's best quarterbacks in the last two years. Jordy Nelson is a receiver with a superb future, and also Patrick Lee of Auburn.
Atlanta Falcons
Taking Matt Ryan as the top pick was a great draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Sam Baker (2nd round) is superb and Harry Douglas (3rd) is a good wide receiver.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys drafted running back Felix Jones and Tashard Choice.
Arizona Cardinals
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Early Doucet at wide receiver.
St Louis Rams
Top pick (and 2nd overall) selection Chris Long.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs took Kansas cornerback Aquib Talib as top pick and receiver Dexter Jackson out of Appalachian State.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills drafted James Hardy, a wide receiver from Indiana.
Carolina Panthers
Dan Connor, Nick Hayden and Jonathan Stewart.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints picked defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis a star at Southern California and Michigan wide receiver Adrian Arrington.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles were picked DeSean Jackson, one of the college football's fastest wide receivers.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The pick of Florida's defense, Derrick Harvey and also Quentin Groves.
Houston Texans
Houston picked up Steve Slaton in the third round.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals picked just one player Jason Shirley.
That was the highlights from the NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh's signing of Rashard Mendenhall takes the pressure off quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Monster picks also included Texas' brilliant wide receiver Linas Sweed and Oregon's one-time Heisman hope Dennis Dixon.
Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco's going to be a fantastic NFL quarterback, and Ray Rice and Allen Patrick were both stars in NCAA. Safety Tom Zbikowski and Justin Harper were good picks.
Oakland Raiders
The best running back pick: Darren McFadden. One of the best running backs to come out of college football in years, McFadden will be a star and a NFL Rookie of the Year candidate.
New York Giants
The 2008 Super Bowl Champions picked wide receiver Mario Manningham, and Andre Woodson - one of the best QBs in college football.
Minnesota Vikings
The pick of USCs John David Booty.
Miami Dolphins
Jake Long is a great offensive tackle, also Long's teammate at Michigan Chad Henne.
New York Jets
Vernon Gholston from Ohio State, and Erik Ainge out of Tennessee.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs improved their defence with the signing of giant Glenn Dorsey, they also signed Brandon Flowers (2nd round) and running back Jamaal Charles (3rd).
Washington Redskins
Fred Davis was a superb tight end at USC, and will be in the NFL. Malcolm Kelly was one of college football's best wide receivers at Oklahoma, and Devin Thomas is highly-rated.
Green Bay Packers
Brian Brohm has been one of college football's best quarterbacks in the last two years. Jordy Nelson is a receiver with a superb future, and also Patrick Lee of Auburn.
Atlanta Falcons
Taking Matt Ryan as the top pick was a great draft by the Atlanta Falcons. Sam Baker (2nd round) is superb and Harry Douglas (3rd) is a good wide receiver.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys drafted running back Felix Jones and Tashard Choice.
Arizona Cardinals
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Early Doucet at wide receiver.
St Louis Rams
Top pick (and 2nd overall) selection Chris Long.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs took Kansas cornerback Aquib Talib as top pick and receiver Dexter Jackson out of Appalachian State.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills drafted James Hardy, a wide receiver from Indiana.
Carolina Panthers
Dan Connor, Nick Hayden and Jonathan Stewart.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints picked defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis a star at Southern California and Michigan wide receiver Adrian Arrington.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles were picked DeSean Jackson, one of the college football's fastest wide receivers.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The pick of Florida's defense, Derrick Harvey and also Quentin Groves.
Houston Texans
Houston picked up Steve Slaton in the third round.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals picked just one player Jason Shirley.
That was the highlights from the NFL Draft.
Labels: nfl draft, nfl news, nfl nut
Monday, April 21, 2008
NFL Draft - Millionaire Rookies
The wait is over; the NFL Draft begins this Saturday:
ROUNDS 1-2: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, ESPN
ROUNDS 3-7: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, ESPN
There could be a few young millionaires ready to step up. First-round picks receive a four-year contract, and the club has the right to exercise the option for a fourth season. For example, the No. 1 pick receives a base salary of $4.01 million, then it moves to $4.32 million, $4.62 million and up to a 30 percent increase for the fourth season. The No. 2 pick starts his rookie season with a base salary of $3.595 million, and it escalates in the same fashion as the No. 1 pick.
Top 15 quarterbacks (from NFL combine):
Player School Ht. Wt.
1. Matt Ryan Boston College 6-4½ 228
2. Brian Brohm Louisville 6-2½ 230
3. Chad Henne Michigan 6-2½ 230
4. Joe Flacco Delaware 6-6 236
5. John David Booty USC 6-2 218
6. Andre Woodson Kentucky 6-4 229
7. Erik Ainge Tennessee 6-5½ 225
8. Kevin O'Connell San Diego St. 6-5 225
9. Josh Johnson San Diego 6-2½ 213
10. Matt Flynn LSU 6-2 231
11. T.C. Ostrander Stanford 6-2 227
12. Dennis Dixon Oregon 6-3 195
13. Colt Brennan Hawaii 6-2 207
14. Paul Smith Tulsa 6-1 208
15. Kyle Wright Miami 6-3 218
Top 15 halfbacks
Player School Ht. Wt.
1. Darren McFadden Arkansas 6-1 211
2. Rashard Mendenhall Illinois 5-10 225
3. Jonathan Stewart Oregon 5-10 235
4. Felix Jones Arkansas 5-10 207
5. Jamaal Charles Texas 5-11 200
6. Chris Johnson East Carolina 5-11 197
7. Kevin Smith Central Florida 6-1 217
8. Ray Rice Rutgers 5-8 199
9. Matt Forte Tulane 6-1 217
10. C. Washington USC 5-11 211
11. Tashard Choice Georgia Tech 5-10½ 215
12. Thomas Brown Georgia 5-8 204
13. Justin Forsett California 5-8 194
14. Mike Hart Michigan 5-8½ 206
15. Ryan Torain Arizona St. 6-0 222
ROUNDS 1-2: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, ESPN
ROUNDS 3-7: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, ESPN
There could be a few young millionaires ready to step up. First-round picks receive a four-year contract, and the club has the right to exercise the option for a fourth season. For example, the No. 1 pick receives a base salary of $4.01 million, then it moves to $4.32 million, $4.62 million and up to a 30 percent increase for the fourth season. The No. 2 pick starts his rookie season with a base salary of $3.595 million, and it escalates in the same fashion as the No. 1 pick.
Top 15 quarterbacks (from NFL combine):
Player School Ht. Wt.
1. Matt Ryan Boston College 6-4½ 228
2. Brian Brohm Louisville 6-2½ 230
3. Chad Henne Michigan 6-2½ 230
4. Joe Flacco Delaware 6-6 236
5. John David Booty USC 6-2 218
6. Andre Woodson Kentucky 6-4 229
7. Erik Ainge Tennessee 6-5½ 225
8. Kevin O'Connell San Diego St. 6-5 225
9. Josh Johnson San Diego 6-2½ 213
10. Matt Flynn LSU 6-2 231
11. T.C. Ostrander Stanford 6-2 227
12. Dennis Dixon Oregon 6-3 195
13. Colt Brennan Hawaii 6-2 207
14. Paul Smith Tulsa 6-1 208
15. Kyle Wright Miami 6-3 218
Top 15 halfbacks
Player School Ht. Wt.
1. Darren McFadden Arkansas 6-1 211
2. Rashard Mendenhall Illinois 5-10 225
3. Jonathan Stewart Oregon 5-10 235
4. Felix Jones Arkansas 5-10 207
5. Jamaal Charles Texas 5-11 200
6. Chris Johnson East Carolina 5-11 197
7. Kevin Smith Central Florida 6-1 217
8. Ray Rice Rutgers 5-8 199
9. Matt Forte Tulane 6-1 217
10. C. Washington USC 5-11 211
11. Tashard Choice Georgia Tech 5-10½ 215
12. Thomas Brown Georgia 5-8 204
13. Justin Forsett California 5-8 194
14. Mike Hart Michigan 5-8½ 206
15. Ryan Torain Arizona St. 6-0 222
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Super Bowl 42
PATRIOTS STUNNED BY NY GIANTS UPSET!
Yep, Giants 17 - Patriots 14. The Giants ended New England's quest for perfection in one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history.
Eli Manning threw Plaxico Burress with a 13-yard touchdown pass with just 35 seconds remaining to give the NY Giants a 17-14 win.
The win ended New England's hopes of becoming the first NFL team in history to complete a perfect 19-0 season.
So a quiet off season ahead until the NFL starts up again. At least there's March Madness to keep us entertained.
Yep, Giants 17 - Patriots 14. The Giants ended New England's quest for perfection in one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history.
Eli Manning threw Plaxico Burress with a 13-yard touchdown pass with just 35 seconds remaining to give the NY Giants a 17-14 win.
The win ended New England's hopes of becoming the first NFL team in history to complete a perfect 19-0 season.
So a quiet off season ahead until the NFL starts up again. At least there's March Madness to keep us entertained.
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