Even though the season ended just three weeks ago, the 2024 season is just beginning. https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson/status/1764764382716731840 Philly Legend Hangs up His Cleats Emotionally, Jason Kelce has decided to retire from the NFL after playing 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Here is what he had to say about staying in …
Read More »NFL Rules Committee Considering XFL Kickoff Format
In an effort to combat kickoff injuries, the NFL implemented new rules for fair catches in the 2023 season. Instead of the ball being placed at the spot of the catch, it was placed at the 25-yard line. The rule change was effective at decreasing concussions but resulted in a …
Read More »49ers React to Super Bowl Loss
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22, in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. Tied at 19 at the end of regulation, the teams headed to overtime for just the second time in Super Bowl history. It was also the first OT game under the new playoff overtime …
Read More »Chiefs Win Super Bowl LVIII in OT Thriller
The Kansas City Chiefs became back-to-back Super Bowl Champions after a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers in overtime Sunday night. On a game-winning touchdown drive, quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to its third Lombardi Trophy in five years and earned his third Super Bowl MVP. https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1756893044442583239 Just …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Was Townsend worthy of Super Bowl MVP Consideration?
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 »Chiefs Looking to Win Back-to-Back Super Bowls
The Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m., and Kansas City is looking to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Dynasty? The Chiefs are looking to become the ninth team to win back-to-back Super Bowls. Additionally, the organization is hoping for …
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 …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Play Around Bad Officiating
The Back Nine comes at you after a weekend with a lot of disappointing results, including weather issues at Pebble Beach. That’s the way sports goes. 10. Certainly, nobody can say they expected Florida basketball to win both road games last week. But when you win one, you get greedy. …
Read More »Former Florida Athletic Director Bill Carr Dies At 78
Bill Carr, a former Florida All-American center and athletic director, died Saturday evening. He was 78. https://twitter.com/FloridaGators/status/1754252299587727648?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Born in Gainesville, Carr went to high school in Pensacola, Florida, before returning to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida. Returning to his hometown, he was a three-year starting center for the …
Read More »NFL Coaching Carousel Comes to a Close
With the 2023 NFL season coming to an end, all eight teams with head coaching vacancies have found their new head coaches. Hot for Head Coaches Eight new coaches will be leading team’s in the 2024 season. The most prominent hire is Jim Harbaugh. The new Los Angeles Chargers head …
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