Richie Fender: Sports News and Opinions

Bishops Take Down Pride in Season Finale

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:36:28 PST

It was the prefect day for football. The air was warm and the skies were sunny at kickoff. That quickly changed as the wind came roaring in and the skies slowly darkened as the game went on. Northern...

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Falcons Soar Past Panthers

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:20:53 PST

This was a very tough game to watch. My wife and I were cringing the entire game. While screaming and cheering at the screen, it seems that Carolina never really showed up to play football. Which was...

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Panthers Out Last Packers In Lambeau Field

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:31:21 PST

Starting fast wasn’t a problem for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. However, this had been a problem in the previous weeks. Jake Delhomme had previously commented, “We need to start faster. We need...

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Overtime's Not for Everyone

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:42:51 PST

I'm sure by now we've all heard about Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb overtime brain fart. For those of us who don't remember, please allow me to remind you. NFL RULE: If an NFL game is tied after...

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Is the NFL Learning it's Lesson?

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:21:18 PST

What can I say about the rough seas brewing in the NFL? Legal troubles around every turn. It's time for the NFL to lay down the law and make sure this the NFL doesn't end up the "No Future Law"...

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Alternative Football Leagues

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:53:00 PST

* The United Football League- UFL (NFL Competition) The UFL's website stated that, The United Football League, a new professional outdoor fall football league, will kick-off its inaugural season in...

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MVN.com MNF Interview

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:53:23 PST

I would like to welcome everyone from the Most Valuable Network! I was recently approached by Anthony Hall of the MVN Outsider to give my opinion on tonight's Monday Night Football match-up between...

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Panthers Run over Bucs to Take Control of NFC South

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:18:13 PST

The Carolina Panthers were a force to be reckoned with on Monday Night Football. Looking very comfortable in the national spotlight, Carolina proved to the NFL that they belong among the best while...

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Panthers, Giants Match-up Moved to Primetime

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:15:32 PST

Finally Some Respect? Week 16 Panthers-Giants match up moved to prime time on Sunday Night Football! National Football League Reported: The NFL announced flex schedule game-time changes for four...

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Sports Economic Slump

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:42:49 PST

The National Football League is set to lay off about 150 employees. NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell stated that the league will cut more than 10 percent of its staff. This is in response to the...

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CC Sabathia: For the Love of Money

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:34:09 PST

Congratulations to CC Sabathia for choosing money over happiness. Who can blame him during this economic recession. I mean come on, he's only going to be making up to $160 million over 7 years. Is...

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Panthers Owner Jerry Richardson Needs Heart Transplant

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:06:54 PST

It's a sad day in the Queen City. Carolina Panthers Owner and Founder, Jerry Richardson has been placed on the United Network for Organ Sharing heart transplant waiting list. Mr. Richardson had a...

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AFL Troubles on Hold for Now

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:53:24 PST

It seems to be pre-mature when the owner of the AFL's Los Angeles franchise reports that the league is expected to call off the 2009 season. L.A. Avengers owner Casey Wasserman told the L.A. Times...

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USFL: Making a Comeback

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:43:37 PST

Who remembers the United States Football League? To be honest I've heard of it but not familiar with the defunct league. It was a short-lived professional football league that only played three...

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Bronco Busters: Carolina Purr-fect at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:49:53 PST

The Big Cat was on hand to watch his team inch closer to a division title and the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He was treated to a spectacular show as the Panthers finished perfect at home. FUN FACT: The...

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It's Official: AFL suspends 2009 season

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:49 PST

Courtesy: Arena Football League Release: 12/15/2008 NEW YORK -- The Arena Football League Board of Directors will suspend the 2009 season subject to agreement and cooperation with the Arena...

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Another NFL - AFL Merger?

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:04:39 PST

To arena football fans delight, the Arena Football League's attendance increased dramatically over its last few years, averaging 12,415 wild fans per game during the 2007 season. However, the...

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af2 Season, Not Affected by AFL Suspended Season

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:15:28 PST

Here's the offical response concerning the arenafootball2 season in the aftermath of the AFL suspended 2009 season. Release: 12/15/2008 The arenafootball2 league (af2), the official development...

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No 2009 Season for Arena Football

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:15:59 PST

Despite cutting the salary cap, it has been reported that the Arena Football League will shut down operations for the 2009 season. They do plan to restructure the organization and return to play in...

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AFL News: New York and New Orleans

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:16:39 PST

In time of uncertainty, the New York Dragons have unveiled a new logo and new members of the Dragons Advisory Board. Promising a new look and feel they added New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes and New...

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AFL Lost Season Good for Arena Football?

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:35:55 PST

I'm sure by now we've all heard about the lost 2009 season for the Arena Football League. In fact, the Cleveland Gladiators owner James Ferraro told The New York Times, "It's a historic day for the...

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Giants Outlast Panthers in OT

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:02:55 PST

The Panthers are disappointed that the road to the Super Bowl will not be running through Charlotte, NC but instead will travel through East Rutherford, NJ. The Panthers did have some good new this...

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AIFA Economic Question Answered

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:58:27 PST

I listen to a weekly internet radio show about the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA). This radio show is hosted by AIFA Director of Media Relations, Bill Hazen. What I love about this show...

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John Kasay Kicks Carolina to NFC South Championship

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:26:38 PST

The Cardiac Cats were in full force against the New Orleans Saints at the Super Dome. John Kasay came through in the end with a field goal that would give Carolin the NFC South Division title and a...

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Jets Drama "Favre" From Over

noreply@blogger.com (Richie Fender) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:19:22 PST

Who's tired of the Brett Favre drama? I thought that maybe a new team would mean a new revived life for the aging quarterback. He's looking more like college basketball player, one and done. All the...

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