By BILLY HEYEN Jermaine Ponder (Bishop Kearney/St. Francis) picked up a football when he was 9, hoping to provide for his mother, he tweeted last night. On Saturday, the next step of his football journey became clear: He'll head to the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, per multiple … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney alum Jermaine Ponder signs as UDFA with Cleveland Browns
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Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com reported earlier this weekend that the Denver Broncos activated former McQuaid Jesuit Knight Brian Parker from the practice squad. Parker will be in the lineup against his former team when the Broncos host the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. A 2010 McQuaid graduate, Parker made 35 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns … [Read more...] about Broncos activate McQuaid’s Parker for Monday night game
Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
By Paul Gotham Ray Ciancaglini doesn't know Wes Welker personally, but he understands the battle going on inside the head of the Denver Broncos' wide receiver. Welker suffered his third concussion in 10 months during Saturday's pre-season game with the Houston Texans. Coming 15 days before the Broncos' season opener on September 7th, the question is whether the All-Pro … [Read more...] about Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
2013 NFL Quarterback power rankings through contemporary television
By Taylor Nigrelli If you’re a football fan, there’s a good chance you’ve read a few dozen pieces ranking NFL quarterbacks. Instead of feeding you the same garbage you’ve probably become bored of, I decided to break up the quarterbacks in a different way. There’s no shortage of greatness among starting quarterbacks right now. In 2012, four first-time starting quarterbacks … [Read more...] about 2013 NFL Quarterback power rankings through contemporary television
Peter Jennings, Howard Cosell, Walter Cronkite and Bryan Paul’s puzzling NFL predictions: Week 5
By Captain Clarky On Oct. 8, 1921, KDKA (AM) in Pittsburgh, Pa. presented the first college football game radio broadcast between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University. Broadcasting and football formed a prosperous marriage that day. According to SB Nation, National Football League teams received $322,000 in broadcasting revenue in … [Read more...] about Peter Jennings, Howard Cosell, Walter Cronkite and Bryan Paul’s puzzling NFL predictions: Week 5