Former Florida and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith is back in Gainesville for Saturday’s big game against Texas A&M as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits.” Smith, the all-time NFL rushing leader and Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, is also here this weekend to spread …
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The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend that saw the end of one season and the beginning of another. At least that was the way I saw it. 10. The last football game of the season delivered in many ways, especially the final quarter and OT. But up …
Read More »2024 NFL Hall of Fame Class Announced
The 2024 Hall of Fame class was announced Thursday night at the NFL Honors. With the induction of the seven new members, the NFL Hall of Fame is now 378 strong. https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1755793565039681818 Dwight Freeney After being their first round pick in 2002, defensive end Dwight Freeney spent ten years with …
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Two of the greatest defensive players in Jets history took their place in the National Football League Hall of Fame. Darrelle Revis Darrelle Revis received his place in the Hall of Fame this past Saturday. He put his opponents on an island. Today, he puts himself in Football Heaven. Now …
Read More »Gator legend Jack Youngblood is next Mr. Two Bits
Former Florida All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood returns to Gainesville this Saturday. Youngblood will serve as Mr. Two Bits in the Gators’ football matchup versus Missouri. The legendary defensive end played for Florida from 1968 to 1970 before being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1971. …
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The Brady-Belichick era is over. The undoubted greatest dynasty in professional football that included six Super Bowls, 17 division titles and three MVP’s for Brady is now at its end. Brady to the Bucs Brady’s contract with Tampa Bay is around $30 million a year and this signing alone transcends …
Read More »Five new members added to NFL Hall of Fame
To mark the NFL’s 100th year as a league, the 2020 Hall of Fame class is the largest ever. While a usual class holds seven or eight inductees, the special centennial class will see 20 new individuals enshrined. Fifteen of the members were announced last month, including 10 senior players …
Read More »Ed Reed, Tony Gonzalez Headline Strong 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Class
The 2019 NFL season is full of unknowns and anticipation. But before the league can move forward, they must take time to step back and reflect. This weekend, eight well-deserving members of the football community will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The G.O.A.Ts When you think of the …
Read More »Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed highlight 2019 Hall of Fame class
At the close of every season, the Hall of Fame grows bigger each time with the induction of new members. This year, football fans have the pleasure of seeing six players and two executives get their names enshrined in Canton. Tony Gonzalez After racking up over 15,000 receiving yards, 111 …
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Brady Makes History Tom Brady has just became the 3rd QB in NFL history to reach 500 career passing touchdowns. He reached this accomplishment in a spectacular performance at home against the Indianapolis Colts. A game where he threw for 341 yards and had a 110.5 QBR will be a …
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