Last night Baylor Quarterback and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin, III was drafted second overall by the Washington Washington Football Team. The New U: Washington, D.C. “Go catch that dream — because a lot of times when you chase something you never get to it,” Griffin told the crowd gathered at Radio City Music […]
Detroit Lions football fans beware. Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson has been chosen as EA Sports new cover model for the Madden NFL video game franchise. “Megatron” beat out Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton for Madden ’13 honors. Looking for something to do in Detroit? Madden is believed by some to be a dubious […]
The NFL handed down heavy penalties to the New Orleans Saints after substantiating reports that the defensive players engaged in a bounty program. Under instruction from the coach and defensive coordinator, players were paid bonuses for causing injuries to opposing players. According to ESPN, between 22 and 27 Saints players participated in the practice, which […]
The New York Giants won their Super Bowl rematch with the New England Patriots with a 21-17 victory in Indianapolis. The hard fought battle was filled with breath-taking and intense moments, but this “sit-on-the-goal-line” score from running back Ahmad Bradshaw sums up how crazy the game was. Congrats to the G-Men! RELATED POSTS: Patriots Cut […]
Just a few hours before kick-off, and millions will tune in to see The NY Giants and New England Patriots go toe to toe at Super Bowl XLVI. While the players get all the shine and the glory, for most success means nothing without their better halves cheering from the sidelines. The folks at Bossip.com, […]
If you’re a football fan, avid or casual, then you’ve heard the rumblings. You’ve noticed how undoubtedly similar this New York Giants team is to the 2007 squad, a team that got on a hot streak late and went all the way to the Super Bowl and ended what would have been a historic season […]
When NFL players go into the pro Bowl, they usually have a lacksidasical attitude towards the game. Though there were a few glimpses of that in this past Sunday’s game, the 2012 Pro Bowl was a game filled with replay worthy plays and a star turn for the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver, Brandon Marshall. Marshall […]
In a nail-biting OT game that almost broke Twitter, The New York Giants defeated the San Franscisco 49ers 20 to 17 to win the NFC Championship. They will now face the AFC champion New England Patriots in rematch of Super Bowl XLII in 2008. The Giants spoiled the Patriots undefeated season with their win in […]
Aerosmith frontman and “American Idol” judge Steven Tyler has certainly seen better days. When the aging rocker went into his rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” before the AFC Championship game between the Patriots and Ravens, plenty of fans were looking to “walk this way” right out of the arena. But don’t take our word for […]
Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone in major college football succumbed to his battle with lung Cancer. He was 85. His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: “His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled.” “He died as he […]
My Twitter: http://twitter.com/JRSportBrief My FaceBook: http://on.fb.me/9X1qpE I sat down with former NFL wide receiver and current NBC commentator Cris Collinsworth to discuss the NFL Playoffs, who he thinks is winning the Super Bowl, and where Tom Brady ranks as one of the greatest of all time!
A weekend of great football games was punctuated by the exit of the defending champion Green Bay Packers. The NY Giants defeated the “Cheeseheads” 37 to 20 thanks to stifling defense and one amazing Hail Mary TD pass from QB Eli Manning to Hakeem Nicks in the first half. Now the Giants will face the […]
