By Paul Casey Gotham Week one of the National Football League is almost in the books and time to throw around the pigskin of hindsight. What have you done lately Seven first-place teams from last season ventured on to the gridiron yesterday, and six found the new season not so welcoming. In fact five (Atlanta, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Seattle) of last … [Read more...] about White Stripes, Sex Pistols, Kent Dorfman and the NFL week 1
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Vick Signs $100 Million Contract
By Breanna Jacobs Michael Vick has, once again, proved that prison was a small bump on his road to success. Well, maybe it was more than a small bump, but ever since Andy Reid gave Vick a chance to quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, he has been flying high. Vick won the starting job over Kevin Kolb last year, he led the Eagles to the play-offs, and, this week, Vick, … [Read more...] about Vick Signs $100 Million Contract
Raiders Select Pryor in Supplemental Draft
By Breanna Jacobs After the scandal at Ohio State, quarterback Terrelle Pryor has finally found a new home: the Oakland Raiders. Pryor, who decided to enter the supplemental draft after the resignation of former OSU head coach Jim Tressel, was chosen 18th in the third round, meaning the Raiders will forfeit that pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. “We're tickled and thrilled that … [Read more...] about Raiders Select Pryor in Supplemental Draft
O Caption My Caption! Mark Sanchez 8/20/11
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Mark Sanchez 8/20/11
Bills Trade WR Evans
By Breanna Jacobs This afternoon, it was announced that the Buffalo Bills traded wide receiver Lee Evans to the Baltimore Ravens. From this trade, the Bills will receive a fourth-round draft pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Evans, who was drafted in 2004, had multiple 1,000 plus yard seasons for the Bills. Besides kicker Rian Lindell, Evans was the longest-serving active Bills … [Read more...] about Bills Trade WR Evans