Posted by Mike J on May. 21, 2011 at 8:48 AM
It seems like the Atlanta Falcons may be the next participant on the highly popular HBO series Hard Knocks. For those not familiar with it, the show covers an NFL team each season during training camp in a "reality TV" format. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff seems to be seriously considering...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 20, 2011 at 7:17 AM
New York Giants owner John Mara, one of the most respected owners in the NFL has a dim view of what the NFL would look like should the players win in court: "The likely changes would be great for NFLPA lawyers, but not for players, teams, or, most importantly, fans,"...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 18, 2011 at 9:10 AM
The NFL lockout continues to drag on and I for one am getting less and less optimistic that a settlement will be reached in time to not seriously affect the season. The spin from the owners is that progress is being made; "The only way we're going to get this...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 17, 2011 at 6:55 AM
I cannot wait until there is actual football news to write about again. In the interim NFL fans are getting a crash course in labor law. Yesterday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals found for the owners and ruled that the stay of Judge Susan Nelson's order to rescind the...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM
A recent Adweek/Harris poll has some alarming news for the NFL; 19% of respondents said they would be unlikely to watch the sport this season if the start is delayed. The season is slated to kick off on Thursday, September 8th with a matchup featuring the two most recent Super...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM
The NFL has reported that the 2011 draft was viewed by some 42 million people over the three days of the event. This is the second highest total ever for the annual college draft. This is tribute to the off the charts popularity the sport currently enjoys. It was thought...
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Posted by Mike J on May. 1, 2011 at 8:35 AM
Here are the results for the 4th round of the 2011 NFL draft: 1) CAR Brandon Hogan CB West Va 2) SEA KJ Wright OLB Miss 3) BUF Da, norris Searcy S NC 4) CIN Clint Bolind G GA 5) CLE Jordan Cameron TE USC 6) AZ Sam Acho DE...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 28, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Here is the latest in the on-going saga that is the current NFL labor mess---and it is a mess! The NFL is in serious danger of finding itself in contempt of court as they wait for a ruling on their appeal of the injunction with the 8th Circuit Court of...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 28, 2011 at 7:24 AM
It has not been a very good week for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the 32 owners he represents. First, on Moday Judge Susan Nelson found for the players and issued an injunction thereby temporarily ending the lockout. Then the owners appealed asking for a stay of the injunction. That...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM
In a huge NFL story----perhaps the most important during these days dominated by news of lockouts, injunctions, stays, etc-----the great John Madden debate has been settled! In a convincing victory, fans picked Hillis by a 66% majority over Eagles QB Michael Vick in the final round of the head to...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 26, 2011 at 7:17 AM
This one is a bit strange, with the temporary injunction filed against the owners, technically the lockout is over. While the owners scramble to get a stay of the injunction, thus allowing the lockout to continue, the players are planning on reporting to work today. However, the league has advised...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 25, 2011 at 7:18 PM
There is big news in the NFL labor situation. Judge Susan Nelson has issued an injuction thus, temporarily, ending the lockout. The league, not surprisingly had a response: We will promptly seek a stay from Judge Nelson pending an expedited appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals,” the league...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 21, 2011 at 7:49 AM
LSU Cornerback Patrick Peterson, one of the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, has drawn some very high praise. According to Bucky Brooks of nfl.com he compares favorably to the Packers Charles Woodson. Both men are big, fast and athletic with amazing ball skills and instincts. Peterson is almost...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 21, 2011 at 7:34 AM
Well, if you were hoping that this recent round of court ordered mediation between onwers and players would lead to some kind of resolution, think again. The talks have been adjouned until May 16th. There is a possibility that the courts may find with the players who are seeking an...
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Posted by Mike J on Apr. 20, 2011 at 7:40 AM
With the release of the 2011 NFL schedule yesterday, one of the interesting things is to see which two teams are tapped for the annual game in London. This year, on October 23rd,it will be the Chicago Bears and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This will be the fifth year since...
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