The NFL combine officially begins today in Indianapolis, Indiana as the first group of NFL prospects stream into town to prepare for the most important week of their professional careers up to this point. The players expected to report today include place kickers, running backs, offensive linemen, and special team …
Read More »Von Miller-led Defense Wreaks Havoc as Manning and Broncos Win Super Bowl 50
In a match-up that pitted the all-time leader in passing yards in NFL history against the current MVP, it was a player on the defensive side of the ball that stole the spotlight (on the field, at least). Denver linebacker Von Miller led the way for the vaunted Bronco defense …
Read More »Super Bowl Week: NFL Hall of Famers Remember the Big Game
With Super Bowl 50 just around the corner, ESPN Gainesville looks back at some of the history of the big game with some of football’s most prominent pioneers. Bill Parcells has two Super Bowl rings to his name as head coach of the New York Giants. In Super Bowl XXI, …
Read More »Panthers Advance to Super Bowl After Dominate Win
The Carolina Panthers punched their ticket to Super Bowl 50 after a dominate 49-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC championship game. Cam Newton had a big game for the Panthers, throwing two touchdowns and running for two more. Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera says he liked the energy the team came …
Read More »Denver Defense Carries Manning, Broncos to Super Bowl
Peyton Manning will be heading to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in his illustrious career. This time however, as odd as it may be to those who have followed Manning throughout his 18 year career, Manning is playing more of a game-managing role. Manning threw for just 176 …
Read More »Three Savvy Vets, One Young Star Highlight NFL Championship Weekend
For the 17th and very possibly the final time, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will face one another. On Sunday afternoon in Denver, the matchup will determine whether the Patriots or Broncos head to Super Bowl 50. These two teams faced off a few days after Thanksgiving as the Broncos dealt …
Read More »Legendary Gator Alum Jack Youngblood Glad to See Rams back in LA
NFL Hall of Famer and former Gator Jack Youngblood is among the many people excited about the relocation of the NFL Rams franchise from St. Louis to Los Angeles. The former defensive end played for the Rams for all 14 of his NFL seasons when they were originally in LA. …
Read More »NFL Preview: Steelers-Broncos Battle of the Beat Up
The first time the Denver Broncos (12-4) and Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) met this season on December 20, Ben Roethlisberger looked sharp, completing 40 of his 55 passes for 380 yards and three touchdowns. Antonio Brown showed off his unbelievable talent catching 16 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns, while …
Read More »AFC Divisional Round Preview: Kansas City at New England
The NFL divisional playoff round kicks off tomorrow from Foxborough, where the New England Patriots will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs. In the midst of this AFC matchup, Patriot receivers Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman are both listed as questionable. Patriots Pro Bowl defensive end Chandler Jones was hospitalized …
Read More »NFC Playoff Rivalry: Seahawks vs Panthers
Sundays NFL playoff game at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina in sure to be an entertaining one between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks. This game will mark the second straight year these teams have met in the divisional round. Last season, the Seahawks won 31-17 at …
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