Get the latest NFL articles and news about football from Digestopia. http://www.football.digestopia.com/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:53 -0500 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:51 -0500 FeedForAll Mac v1.6 (1.6.0.8) Priest Holmes the three-time Pro Bowler, who turned 33 last month, has not played since Oct. 30, 2005, when he was injured on a hit by Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in a game at San Diego. http://www.football.digestopia.com/chiefs/holmesreturn.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:46 -0500 The rebirth that the Miami Dolphins are experiencing this season may have to continue without running back Ronnie Brown, at least for now. Brown had to have a surgical intervention on Friday to stabilize a broken left hand. http://www.football.digestopia.com/dolphins/brownout.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:47 -0500 The All-Pro defensive end quickly realized his faux pas and was itching for a confrontation on Wednesday, a day he normally doesn't even speak to his colleagues or the media. But, instead of standing up like the man he claimed to be throughout his tirade, Strahan turned into a Giant bully and attacked ESPN's Kelly Naqi for doing her job. http://www.football.digestopia.com/giants/giantbully.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:48 -0500 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Featuring Ludacris. http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/ludacris.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:48 -0500 Ludacris Behind the Scenes on ESPN Monday Night Football. http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/ludacrisbts.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:50 -0500 Behind the scenes of We Are Marshall, starring Matthew McConaughey. When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach (McConaughey) and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive. http://www.football.digestopia.com/wearemarshall/matthewmcconaughey.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:50 -0500 CSTV takes you behind the scenes for the making of We Are Marshall starring Matthew McConaughey. When a plane crash claims the lives of members of the Marshall University football team and some of its fans, the team's new coach (McConaughey) and his surviving players try to keep the football program alive. http://www.football.digestopia.com/wearemarshall/behindthescenes.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:51 -0500 With three-quarters of the season in the books, who is the league MVP? Is it LaDainian Tomlinson? JB, Dan, Shannon, and Boomer discuss in SportsLine's Hot Topic. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cbs/week13.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:10:51 -0500 If Sunday night's 45-21 loss to the Colts in Indy signaled nothing else, it's that changes better be on the horizon for the Philadelphia Eagles. http://www.football.digestopia.com/eagles/nodefending.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:23 -0500 Donovan McNabb's torn ACL and a 31-13 loss to the previously 2-7 Tennessee Titans at the Linc makes for a pretty dark day for the Philadelphia Eagles. http://www.football.digestopia.com/eagles/blacksunday.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:25 -0500 A native of Chicago, Illinois, Donovan McNabb was born on November 25, 1976. After attending Syracuse University, McNabb now serves as quarterback for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. http://www.football.digestopia.com/eagles/donovanmcnabb.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:25 -0500 Last year about this time, I wrote an article calling the 2005 Chicago Bears the Modern Day Monsters of the Midway, but an early exit in the playoffs didn't leave them looking so monstrous. Despite the ups and downs of Rex Grossman, it is apparent that the 2006 Chicago Bears are a better offensive football team and a win at New England against a proven champion this Sunday could be our first sign that the Bears are good enough to get back to the big one. Chicago will be hoping for some of that same magic which handed the New England Patriots a 46-10 loss in Super Bowl 20. http://www.football.digestopia.com/bearspatriots.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:26 -0500 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Behind the Scenes Footage Featuring Spike Lee. http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/spikeleebts.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:27 -0500 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Featuring Spike Lee http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/spikelee.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:28 -0500 Samuel L. Jackson Behind the Scenes Footage on ESPN MNF. http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/samuelljacksonbts.htm Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:34:29 -0500 A native of Immokalee, Florida, Edgerrin James was born on August 1, 1978. Currently playing the position of quarterback for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, James has had a lot of practice when it comes to competition. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cardinals/edgerrinjames.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:07 -0500 Born October 10, 1969, Brett Favre now has 14 years of National Football League experience. This Mississippi native was born in Gulport and grew up in Kiln, which was a very small town with less than 100 residents. This boy who grew up in a small town had nothing but big dreams that he would someday make come true. http://www.football.digestopia.com/packers/brettfavre.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:08 -0500 A native of Boulder, Colorado, Matthew Michael Hasselbeck was born on September 25, 1975. He currently plays the position of quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks after initially being drafted by the Packers during the 1998 NFL Draft. http://www.football.digestopia.com/seahawks/matthasselbeck.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:09 -0500 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Featuring Ashton Kutcher http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/ashtonkucher.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:09 -0500 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Featuring Tenacious D http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/tenaciousd.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:09 -0500 Tenacious D Behind the Scenes Footage on ESPN Monday Night Football http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/tenaciousdbhts.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:10 -0500 A police report indicated that the Dallas Cowboys receiver, Terrell Owens, had attempted to overdose on prescription painkillers. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/suicideattemptrumors.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:28 -0500 Perhaps no other football team in the NFL is as popular as the Dallas Cowboys. Nicknamed years ago Americas Team, people either love them or hate them. But what can't be argued is their success. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/thedallascowboys.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:29 -0500 Last season for the Dallas Cowboys was bittersweet. On one hand, they managed to rebound from their poor 2004 season. However, they failed to make the playoffs, despite a 9-7 record, by one game. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/2006preview.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:30 -0500 Can a set of electrodes make Craig an official Chargers fan? http://www.football.digestopia.com/cbs/craigferguson.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:30 -0500 Jim McMahon engineers an amazing comeback to beat SMU 46-45 in the 1980 Holiday Bowl. For hundreds of live college football games, sign up for XXL at CSTV.com http://www.football.digestopia.com/cbs/1980holidaybowl.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:31 -0500 Players imitate their college football coaches. Bobby Bowden, Tommy Bowden, Houston Nut, Mike Shula, Rich Brooks, Les Miles, Ed Orgeron, John Bunting, Chuck Amato. As seen on the #1 College Sports Show from CSTV. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cbs/playersimitatecoaches.htm Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:54:33 -0500 Their first play from scrimmage was a 74-yard touchdown from Charlie Frye to Braylon Edwards. That was it. Frye was the right guy for the job! Edwards was back! The Dawg Pound was going berserk! The Cleveland Curse was exorcised! There would be peace in the Middle East! Global warming would be no more! http://www.football.digestopia.com/49ers/mikenolan.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:31:59 -0400 Chemistry is that aura that cloaks the Indianapolis offense when it takes the field for a two-minute drill. It's also there when the Chicago defense is crowding the line on third-and-long. Conversely, the lack of chemistry is what makes the Raiders locker room - with Randy Moss, Aaron Brooks, Al Davis and That Guy From Idaho - about as normal as a Flavor Flav-Brigitte Neilson and Charlie Sheen-Denise Richards double-date. http://www.football.digestopia.com/bobbyandwhitney.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:01 -0400 Bill Parcells one of the best NFL Football coaches of all times. Parcells has the ability to turnaround a struggling franchise. Will he bring his team to the Super Bowl this season? http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/billparcells.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:01 -0400 ESPN Monday Night Football Opener Featuring Eva Longoria. http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/evalongoria.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:01 -0400 Monday Night Football on ESPN - Is It Monday Yet? http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/office.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:02 -0400 Monday Night Football on ESPN - Is It Monday Yet? http://www.football.digestopia.com/espn/traffic.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:32:02 -0400 There is nothing more potentially distracting to an NFL team than a quarterback controversy. When a starter has his job threatened by a precocious backup, or loses it altogether, it can divide the team and hurt a whining millionaire's feelings. Ask Trent Green or Rob Johnson if they are sending Christmas cards to Kurt Warner or Doug Flutie. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflqbcontroversies.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:41 -0400 As the NFL season opens this week, let's get back to some basics when it comes to handicapping football: You win (and cover) with quarterbacks and defense. There's really no truer adage in football. Betting lines take these factors into account, and you can understand why. The offense revolves around the play of the quarterback, the only player on offense who touches the ball every play. http://www.football.digestopia.com/quarterbacksanddefense.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:42 -0400 Salary Caps: the NFL has one, the NBA has one, the NHL now has one all that is left is for the MLB to install one. The basic premise of the salary cap is to ensure that owners of a team are not gouged by the ever-increasing costs of players for the respective sport. http://www.football.digestopia.com/salarycaps.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:42 -0400 Go behind the scenes with the cast of NBC's new fall show Friday Night Lights: Don't miss the premiere of this hot new show this Tuesday, October 3rd @ 8/7c only on NBC. http://www.football.digestopia.com/fnl/thetriangle.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:43 -0400 Go behind the scenes with the creators of NBC's new fall show Friday Night Lights: Don't miss the premiere of this hot new show this Tuesday, October 3rd @ 8/7c only on NBC. http://www.football.digestopia.com/fnl/creators.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:43 -0400 Go behind the scenes with the cast of NBC's new fall show Friday Night Lights: Don't miss the premiere of this hot new show on Tuesday, October 3rd @ 8/7c only on NBC. http://www.football.digestopia.com/fnl/theoutsiders.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:02:44 -0400 For years the Arizona Cardinals have been good for one thing--taking up space. Their best season came back in 2001 when they won seven games. Last season they were a paltry 5-11. Could this season really be any different? http://www.football.digestopia.com/cardinals/cardinalspreview2006.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:49 -0400 After last years disgusting 3-13 season--thanks partly to hurricane Katrina--the Saints are hoping 2006 brings better fortunes. Unless you have been in a coma, you know the Saints drafted one of the top college players, Reggie Bush. He recently signed a deal. Could the Saints actually improve? http://www.football.digestopia.com/saints/saintspreview2006.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:50 -0400 Since 2001 the Green Bay Packers have won fewer games than the previous year. Their alarming slide came to the forefront last season when they finished a paltry 4-12. The team was riddled with injuries and problems. It looked like Brett Favre's last season would be one to forget. However, Favre has decided to come back for a 15th season in 2006. This upcoming season has to be better than 2005, right? http://www.football.digestopia.com/packers/packers2006preview.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:51 -0400 Watch our fantasy football expert, Stan, tell you about the latest fantasy football game only on NBCSports.com. Each week you have a chance to win a trip to New York to hang with the NBC sports team and watch all of the NFL Sunday night games. To enter, go to NBCSports.com. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/nflfantasyfootball.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:51 -0400 Adam Wade (adamwade.com) went to the Super Bowl XL in Detroit this year for media week and did his thing, check out him interviewing Tom Arnold, Jerome Bettis, Ben Roethlisberger and many of the Seahawks. He also visited the famous Kronk Gym, and talked with George Toma. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/adamwadesjourney.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:52 -0400 How rare is seeing Mike Ditka dance on the internet? Well, here it is, the legendary coach in action on video with Adam Wade. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/dancingmikeditka.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:47:52 -0400 In an eight-part series, sports handicapper Dwayne Bryant (www.bullseye-sports.com) previews the 2006 NFL season. In Part One, Dwayne gives his thoughts and predictions on the NFC East. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/2006nfceast.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:25 -0400 In Part Three of his 2006 NFL Preview, Bullseye-Sports.com's Dwayne Bryant provides his thoughts and predictions for the NFC South. Teams are listed in their predicted order of finish. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/2006nfcsouth.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:26 -0400 In Part Two of his eight-part 2006 NFL football preview, sports handicapper Dwayne Bryant provides his thoughts and predictions on the NFC North division. Teams are listed in their predicted order of finish. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/2006nfcnorth.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:27 -0400 My thoughts and predictions on the AFC East for the upcoming season. Teams are listed in their predicted order of finish. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afc/2006afceast.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:27 -0400 Watch the two minute promo for NBC's new show Friday Night Lights. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/fridaynightlights.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:28 -0400 Go behind the scenes with the cast of NBC's new fall show Friday Night Lights. Don't miss the premiere of this hot new show on Tuesday, October 3rd @ 8/7c only on NBC. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/fnlbehindthescenes.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:33 -0400 Take a peek as Jerome the Bus Bettis falls in the middle of a practical joke that is truly something to laugh at. Steelers vs. Dolphins, Colts vs. Giants, Rascal Flatts, Diddy...you definitely don't want to miss the NFL Kickoff weekend beginning Thursday, September 7th @ 8ET/5PT. For more info, go to www.SNFonNBC.com. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/thebus.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:18:42 -0400 Carolina: Panther HC John Fox was a first year head man when he was hired following the Panthers dismal 1-15 season in 2001, in Fox's first season as the man he was able to compile a record of 7-9 which was a six game win improvement over the previous season and over the past three years Fox has managed to compile a mark of 34-21 straight up and 31-24 ATS which includes a Super Bowl appearance following the 2003 season. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/nfcsouth2006.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:49:39 -0400 Chicago: da'Bears made the playoffs by breaking out with an 11-6 record last year, which was their first winning season since 2001 and figure to battle a now healthy Packer team for the divisional crown this season. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/nfcnorth2006.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:49:40 -0400 Seattle: These Seahawks better watch their collective backs because the past five straight Super Bowl losers have followed up their SB loss with a losing season. The Hawks had a very average draft with CB Kelly Jennings topping their list with the 31st overall draft pick. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/nfcwest2006.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:49:40 -0400 Dallas: Head man Bill Parcells is in his 4th year with the Boyzzz and over the past three seasons has compiled a 25-24 straight up and 23-24-2 ATS record which is not too shabby when taking into consideration that these Cowpokes had only won 15 games total in the three years prior to the Big Tuna's arrival. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfc/nfceast2006.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:49:41 -0400 The Chicago Bears had a great season in 2005. They finished 11-6 and went to the playoffs. Their one problem was scoring. Many in the media have touted the Bears as the NFC North champions. Are they correct? Let's take a look at the 2006 Chicago Bears. Fortunately for them, their division is not that tough. http://www.football.digestopia.com/bears/chicagobears.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:44 -0400 The Washington Redskins had a pretty good season last year. In 2005, they won some games they shouldn't have, but they made it to the playoffs. While their defense played above their talent level, the offense was a bit lacking at times. Will this year be any different? Let's figure it out by breaking down the main units of the teams. http://www.football.digestopia.com/redskins/washingtonredskins.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:46 -0400 New England: The Pats will win another divisional crown by default as both the Jets and Bills are once again in rebuild mode with new head coaches, however, rebuilt Miami with HC Nick Saban who is in his second year, could give the Patriots a battle for the crown if new QB Duante Culpepper returns to form. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afc/afceast2006.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:46 -0400 Indianapolis: The bad news for the Colts is that they lost key players RB Edgerrin James, PK Mike Vanderjagt, and some defensive talent to free agency, the good news is that they are a pass first team anyway which somewhat negates the loss of James and they were able to steal away PK Adam Vinatieri from the Patriots and the free agent hits the Colts took on the defensive side of the ball won't hurt much because of the comparatively weak division that the Colts reside in. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afc/afcsouth2006.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:47 -0400 Pittsburgh: The Steelers are still the creme of the crop in the AFC North having now won 31 of their last 38 contests and having been in the playoffs 4 of the past 5 years, however, they must guard against complacency after finally getting over the proverbial hump and winning HC Bill Cowher's first Super Bowl. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afc/afcnorth2006.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:48 -0400 Denver: These Bronco's have been the most consistent team in the AFC West over the past three seasons as evidenced by their 34-18 straight up record over this time period and they have not had a losing season since 1999. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afc/afcwest2006.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:18:48 -0400 The New York Jets are hoping to bounce back from a dismal 4-12 campaign that saw Herm Edwards pack up and leave for what he believes are greener pastures in Kansas City. New coach Eric Mangini brings the system he learnt under Bill Belichick in New England to New York with the hopes of revitalizing a sagging franchise. http://www.football.digestopia.com/jets/newyorkjets.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:23 -0400 The dynasty of the New England Patriots ended last season in the NFL playoffs when Denver posted a 27-13 win at Mile High. That loss ended a run that may not be duplicated again in the free agency era. http://www.football.digestopia.com/patriots/newenglandpatriots.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:24 -0400 Nick Saban begins year number two with fresh faces and a new offensive coordinator in Mike Mularkey. The former Bills coach takes over for the departed Scott Linehan, the new head coach of the St. Louis Rams. http://www.football.digestopia.com/dolphins/miamidolphins.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:24 -0400 Dick Jauron takes over as the new head coach of the Buffalo Bills after Mike Mularkey was let go. Marv Levy returns once again, only this time in the front office, to lead the Bills back to prominence in the AFC East. Levy has a long climb for the Bills to reach New England and rising Miami in the division. This is a squad that managed to score only 271 points last season on its way to a 5-11 mark. http://www.football.digestopia.com/bills/buffalobills.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:25 -0400 Last season for the Eagles was one to forget. They had issues on and off the field. For the Eagles, the season ended in a couple of weeks. They finished an abysmal 6-10.They appear to be ready to move forward and get back on track. http://www.football.digestopia.com/eagles/philadelphiaeagles.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:26 -0400 The New York Giants were 11-6 last season and made it to the playoffs as the NFC East champions. All year long the talk was about quarterback Eli Manning. Was he just like his more successful brother Payton? That question was answered in the playoffs when, just like his brother, Eli failed to show up. The Giants were absolutely destroyed in their lone playoff game. Eli was nowhere to be found. They are hoping to turn things around this season. http://www.football.digestopia.com/giants/newyorkgiants.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:32:26 -0400 I expect OLB Bobby Carpenter to make a big contribution for the Dallas Cowboys this season. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/bobbycarpenter.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:25:28 -0400 Larry Allen is gone after being a Cowboy for so long. What does his release mean to the offensive line? http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/larryallen.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:25:29 -0400 Baseball might be known as the national past-time, but there is little debate about what sport Americans are most passionate about, and that is NFL football. http://www.football.digestopia.com/runninggame.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2006 10:25:30 -0400 With the off-season festivities coming to a conclusion after the draft, it is time to look back at the myriad of moves made by the Cowboys this off-season. I will start with free agency. To the right of the grade is the contract length and dollar amount and years. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/off-seasongrades.htm Tue, 23 May 2006 16:45:08 -0400 A look into the future of the Dallas Cowboy's receiver situation, including that of Terrell Owens. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/dallascowboysreceivers.htm Tue, 23 May 2006 16:45:09 -0400 With all the news surrounding our new two tight end offense, Terrell Owens, and even Drew Henson, nothing has been said about the free safety position. This position plagued our defense all of last year, and we did nothing that clearly shores up the position. http://www.football.digestopia.com/cowboys/dallasfreesafety.htm Tue, 23 May 2006 16:45:10 -0400 Video clips of a NFL players getting there ass handed to them. http://www.football.digestopia.com/videos/nflgreatesthits.htm Tue, 23 May 2006 16:45:11 -0400 There is plenty of uncertainty heading into the this month's NFL Draft. I will try to clarify this uncertainty the best that I can. I will narrow down our possible targets for each round down to a select few. I can pretty much guarantee you that we will take a linebacker, a offensive lineman, and a free safety on Day 1 barring any major surprises. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/dallascowboys.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:51:02 -0400 Here's a 2006 NFL mock draft of the top five value picks, so throw out all of the other methods for measuring college players and their potential value in the NFL. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/2006nflmockdraft.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2006 13:51:03 -0400 Reggie McNeal was born on September 20, 1983 in Lufkin, Texas. Reggie McNeal had his schooling from Lufkin's and later attended college in the state of Texas as well. This wonderful player has many achievements to his credit, as he looks forward for a pick up in the NFL 2006. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/akeycontestant.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:03:37 -0400 Each year, hundreds of hopefuls meet to show sports scouts what they can offer to a pro ball team about ten weeks before the actual draft takes place. They are tested, not only by their ability to play ball, but are also given a personality test and an intelligence test. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/nfldraft2006.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:03:41 -0400 With the 2006 NFL Draft coming up at the end of next month (April 29 and 30), fans are asking, what they should expect and if there will be any big surprises this year. To answer these questions, let's take a look at the players, teams, and negotiations that are highlighting this year's event. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/whatyouwanttoknow.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:03:43 -0400 Before the NFL draft even takes place the NFL draft combine occurs. During this combine players are examined on both a physical and mental level. This allows NFL teams to make a better informed decision as to which players they should look at more carefully in the months leading up to the draft. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/nfldraftcombine.htm Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:54:32 -0500 As the NFL draft for the current year is fast approaching, the anxiety of the millions of NFL fans around the globe is looking for big surprises with high expectations. It would be of interest and use to have a closer look of the ensuing NFL draft. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/afansperspective.htm Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:54:33 -0500 Every year before the NFL draft takes place fans all over the world participate in mock drafts that outline which teams they think will choose which players. Even though this may not sound like fun, there are millions of people who participate in these drafts every year. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nfldraft/nfldraftdiscussions.htm Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:54:34 -0500 In your role as a youth football coach, you will profoundly affect the lives of your players and show them how to handle the many challenges they will see throughout their lives. Enthusiasm, patience, and efficiency are the keys to success in winning and developing great youth football players. http://www.football.digestopia.com/coaching/coachingyouthfootball.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:05:54 -0500 Super Bowl hype way too long. Pre-games way too long. Game too dragged out. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowl/13hoursuperbowl.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:05:56 -0500 While Super Bowl commercials may not be the most cost effective use of a marketing budget (they have single handedly sunk large companies into financial ruin) they do provide good lessons for entrepreneurs like us. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowl/superbowlcommercials.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:05:57 -0500 The Pittsburgh Steelers found a real gem when they drafted AFL quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. Nicknamed Big Ben, this Ohio native led the Steelers to the Super Bowl during his second year in the league. http://www.football.digestopia.com/benroethlisberger.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:41:16 -0500 A native of Santa Ana, California, Matthew Leinart was born in May 1983. No stranger to the sport of football, Leinart was the quarterback of his Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. Later attending the University of Southern California, he quickly joined the Trojans football team, whom he led to two national championship titles. http://www.football.digestopia.com/mattleinart.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:41:19 -0500 Do referee's have the hardest job in football. An article from focus on football, fooball news and articles from the fans. http://www.football.digestopia.com/hardestjobinfootball.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:41:21 -0500 This article is a short summary of NFL. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflhistory.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:33:20 -0500 Mike Tice has been fired. Do the Vikings now have the character they need to be a successful team in the NFL? http://www.football.digestopia.com/voidofcharacter.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:33:22 -0500 This is big, the final games of the playoffs and Seattle and Pittsburgh are going to the Super Bowl. My wife now likes football. We lived in Pittsburgh and our son lives in Seattle. Most boys like football and never stop liking it. What I don't like are some of the silly rules. Let's take a look at them right after I stop gabbing. http://www.football.digestopia.com/crazyfootballrules.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2006 15:33:25 -0500 Youth football drills will improve the skills of your football team. If you are the coach of a young team of eager football players, the following skills will help you move the team forward into both comprehension of the stances of the on field playing game and the repetitive skills it takes to be a dedicated professional player. Youth football drills should be informative and fun, so you can keep the team players interested while they learn. http://www.football.digestopia.com/youthfootballdrills.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:50:04 -0500 Do you remember when watching football was like going to the game? Now it's agonizing pain. Much of the coverage is weak and lame. Here are why things are not the same. http://www.football.digestopia.com/televisionfootball.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:50:14 -0500 Whether or not you were glued to the TV watching football bowl games, you have surely heard about the athletic prowess demonstrated by Vince Young, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush. Whether relaxing at the spa or at the sports bar, TV brought you three stunning examples of success. http://www.football.digestopia.com/musings.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:50:21 -0500 This is it: Super Bowl Sunday! The old adage You win the turnover battle, you win the game, is especially true come playoff time. Looking back at last season's game, we find that the Patriots won the turnover battle 4-1, largely because of three Donovan McNabb interceptions. The Pats won the game 24-21, though they failed to cover. The year before, the Patriots and Panthers were even in the turnover department, 1-1. New England won again, 32-29, but failed to cover. Before that the Bucs had a huge edge in turnovers and destroyed the Raiders as a dog, 48-21, and before that the Patriots were a 14-point dog but won the turnover battle 3-0 in upsetting the Rams, 20-17. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowlxl.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2006 12:45:40 -0500 What's missing from Las Vegas newspapers, TV and radio this week? The answer is easy for Sin City denizens: casino Super Bowl party ads. That's because there aren't any big bashes planned, at least the kind where you pay a C-note, watch the game on widescreens, stuff yourself with all-you-can-eat stadium fare and get intoxicated with friends at open bars...a big part of the Vegas mystique. http://www.football.digestopia.com/sincitysuperbowl.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:45:40 -0500 Even Las Vegas sports bettors -- who used to trumpet their plays to anyone who would listen -- are playing it close to the vest and hiding under heavy cloaks these days. No one ... except maybe Steve Fezzik ... wants to give anything away. In this age of the Super Information Highway, everyone is looking for even the tiniest edge; gleaning an advantage is like finding gold. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowlsecrets.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:32:35 -0500 In the first tens days of pre-Super Bowl hype I've noticed that a central theme seems to be a perceived lack of respect for the Seattle Seahawks. I don't much disagree however I think that little has been made of the Steelers march to to the AFC title. Lets remember that the Steelers were the sixth and final seed in the tougher of the NFL's two conferences. Pittsburg then went on the road and beat Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Denver, the top three seeds in the AFC. Taking into account some horrific officiating, they did so in dominating fashion! Only one other six seed has ever advanced to the Super Bowl and that was the 1985 New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowlseeds.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:48:30 -0500 Sometimes I just don't get it! As offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers last year, Mike McCarthy's offense finished 32nd and dead last in the NFL. How bad was it? That offense finished 32nd in passing, 22nd in rushing, and was 30th overal in points going eight games of a sixteen game schedule without an offensive touchdown. http://www.football.digestopia.com/,ikemccarthy.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2006 11:54:52 -0500 Leroy's, the chain of more than 60 Nevada race and sports books that has made such a big splash in its first season, listed a Seattle-Pittsburgh Super Bowl XL matchup at 8/1, the longest shot on its exacta board. The NFC Champion Seahawks will at least have a chance to make it happen Feb. 5 at Detroit's Ford Field. Four to 4 1/2-point favorite Seattle claimed its first-ever NFL title 34-17 Sunday, ousting Carolina from the playoff picture. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowllongshot.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:07:44 -0500 It's been a while since we've seen the Steelers in a Super Bowl (10 years). And we've never seen the Seahawks in the big game. Both teams have two weeks to prepare and come off relatively easy wins in the Championship games. This game is at a neutral site indoors (Detroit), but does anything stand out as far as how these teams fared on the road this season? The Steelers are playing their best football at the right time of the year, riding a 7-0 SU, 6-1 ATS run the last 7 games. Most impressive is that they were the No. 6 seed in the AFC and come off wins against the Bengals, Colts and Broncos--all on the road! That makes Pittsburgh 8-2 SU/ATS on the road this season! Seattle is only 5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS on the road, although they did average an impressive 27 ppg away from home. Edge to the Steelers. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowlpreview.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2006 10:00:12 -0500 The Bengals should be favored Sunday. http://www.football.digestopia.com/wrongteam.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:09:40 -0500 The Jacksonville Jaguars are getting 8 points on the road against the New England Patriots. Eight points is a lot in the NFL but is it justified? http://www.football.digestopia.com/jaguarsvspatriots.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2006 17:02:01 -0500 Now that the suspense is over, we can get to the real portion of the NFL season. The playoffs kick off this weekend with four first round games, while the top four-seeded teams get a valuable bye (Colts, Seahawks, Broncos, Bears). Weather conditions are definitely going to be a factor, with the Patriots and Bengals hosting outdoor cold-weather games this weekend in the AFC. Here's an early peak at the AFC playoff games on Saturday. http://www.football.digestopia.com/afcplayoffspreview.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2006 16:51:20 -0500 Discover 5 tips to help your football kicking team add at least 5 points a game to your total. http://www.football.digestopia.com/kicking.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:48:08 -0500 It doesn't matter what time of year it is--you crave NFL football. This is one sign that you are a real football fan. But there are many other signs that prove your loyalty to this major sport. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflfootball.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:37:25 -0500 Grab a basket and fill it with NFL logo items, snacks and a few beverages and you have the perfect gift basket for sharing with your football friends. http://www.football.digestopia.com/footballgiftbasket.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:26:48 -0500 Do you know the history of the NFL. Read a brief overview here. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflfootballhistory.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:10:50 -0500 If you weren't convinced of this kid's potential at the beginning of the college football year, after watching him blow by defenses in 2004, after watching his last two games against Fresno State and UCLA, you have to be convinced now, right? http://www.football.digestopia.com/reggiebush.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:59:59 -0500 Shaun Alexander from the Seattle Seahawks tied a NFL single season record for touchdowns (TD) on Saturday, after scoring three times against the NFL Indianapolis Colts. http://www.football.digestopia.com/shaunalexander.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:36:39 -0500 Expect as many as 9 coaches to be shown the door between now and the end of the year. This is a big switch from the 2004 season, which only saw three coaching changes. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflcoaches.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2005 11:30:08 -0500 We look at what the Minnesota Vikings are made of. http://www.football.digestopia.com/vikings.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:19:54 -0500 McNabb is one of the most gutsy competitiors in the NFL and deserves everyones utmost respect, especially someone who leads a branch of the NAACP, an outfit that is supposed to be for the advancement of blacks. Shame on you Mr. Mondesire! http://www.football.digestopia.com/donovanmcnabb.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:35:08 -0500 On one cold and rainy Friday night--I suddenly understand why so many men love football with such passion! http://www.football.digestopia.com/maleobsession.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2005 15:07:51 -0500 The Indianapolis Colts lose to the San Diego Chargers. 1972 Miami Dolpins breath a sigh of relief. http://www.football.digestopia.com/1972miamidolphins.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:53:37 -0500 lease add yourself to the Wave Hound Frappr! map. We've added the link to our header throughout the site and would love to see where all of you Surfers are located. Please take a moment to add yourself. http://www.frappr.com/wavehound Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:51:21 -0500 What's a girl to do? Super Bowl Sunday has to be the most masculine day of the entire year. Julie Hunt, female extraordinaire, offers 10 totally awesome ideas to women planning and enjoying their Sunday, Feb. 6th Super Bowl Soiree. http://www.football.digestopia.com/superbowl.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:46:22 -0500 NFL Quarterbacks rated by DR. D of Thehooks. Dr. D is also the editor of all the Thoughts and Ponders of Thehooks Book. http://www.football.digestopia.com/topquarterbacks.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:22:25 -0500 Discover why utilizing the various roll-out options will help your football program have success passing the ball from high school down to the youth football leagues. http://www.football.digestopia.com/rollout.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:06:24 -0500 Discover how teaching your football wide receivers the correct fundamentals for getting open, along with proper game-planning will have your team scoring more points. http://www.football.digestopia.com/widereceivers.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:10:31 -0500 In my article earlier this week, I examined how penalties and turnovers affected a particular college football team's performance on the field, straight-up, and against the spread. I noted that had I looked at this particular team's history more closely, their awful performance on the field could have been easily predicted if not expected. http://www.football.digestopia.com/TurnoversPenalties.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:02:19 -0500 NFL wagering is an excitement hobby for all sports fans if you invest time, patience and of course, money. There is a lot of money flowing in NFL wagering transactions websites waiting for you to get a part of it. http://www.football.digestopia.com/NFLWagering.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:52:50 -0500 I don't recommend trying to make your sports betting living off teasers. However, there are times when teasers offer good wagering value. Sometimes you can tease an underdog you like over several key numbers offering excellent value. For example, if you like a +4 dog who you think should win the game, you can tease it to +10 or +10.5, offering plenty of insurance in case they don't win. Or, you can tease a favorite down to 3 or even less than 3, skipping over key numbers 7, 4 and 3. This particular Sunday offers some interesting potential for teasers on several favorites. http://www.football.digestopia.com/PlayingNFLTeasers.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:36:22 -0500 A look at a totally obnoxious NFL player and his lack of team work. http://www.football.digestopia.com/totallyobnoxious.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:10:51 -0500 It is never a good idea to place a wager based strictly on a system or on a trend or because of an injury or just because of a weather concern, the reason why of course is because you can bet your bottom dollar that the odds maker also knows of these factors as well and has already made the adjustments. http://www.football.digestopia.com/2nflsystems.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:51:59 -0500 In all of my research, over a period of several years, the finest information I have ever read on quarterback leadership came from my friend Frank Carideo. The purpose of this information was to outline the process by which a quarterback was trained at Notre Dame, under coach Knute Rockne. This course of quarterbacking was as exacting in many respects as any collegiate course. Coach Rockne had seven cardinal principles of quarterbacking that were preached over and over again. http://www.football.digestopia.com/7laws.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:41:29 -0500 American football wagering is all about the knowledge you collect, about the valuable info that can help you make the right bet at the right time. http://www.football.digestopia.com/FootballWagering.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:24:19 -0500 NFL Bye weeks have been a huge question for cappers and bettors alike since the NFL began using them in the mid 1980's. Common sense would tell you clubs coming off bye weeks have had an extra week of rest to recover from the brutal NFL schedule and an extra week for their coaching staff and team to prepare for an opposing team who has had only one week to get ready to rumble. Of course we all know common sense is not exactly the straight way to the winners circle in the NFL. In fact, after digging into this issue some more, the results will amaze you as the off time may not be so beneficial after all. http://www.football.digestopia.com/nflbyeweek.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:16:28 -0500 The Quarterback is undoubtedly the most important man on the team. He is the playing coach who directs the offense. Therefore, his selection becomes one of the most important decisions the head coach must make. In selecting a quarterback, these considerations are ranked in order of their importance. Perhaps this ranking may cause wonderment to many. http://www.football.digestopia.com/choosingquarterback.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:05:30 -0500