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The Washington Redtails?

2013-05-01T14:59:00.004-04:00

For as long as I can remember, somebody has been upset with the name of the Washington Redskins. Off and on throughout the years there has been talk of a name change. According to a report on ESPN, a member of the Washington D.C. Council said he plans to submit a resolution calling for the Redskins to change their nickname because it is "racist and derogatory" and "it's time to make a change."

Redskins Address Needs Though Draft

2013-04-28T14:12:00.000-04:00

The Washington Redskins entered the NFL Draft this weekend with serious needs in the secondary. The Redskins took care of business and closed the draft out Sunday with a good group of players that will fill out the lacking depth chart. Without a first round selection, the Redskins had to wait until pick 51 to get started. With the second round selection, the Redskins selected cornerback David

Where Will Marcus Lattimore Get Drafted?

2013-04-25T15:02:00.000-04:00

For those of you remember watching the Tennessee vs. South Carolina football game this past October, you remember the injury to Marcus Lattimore.The South Carolina back suffered a serious knee injury during the game that not only left his season in doubt, but his career. Six months post surgery to repair the dislocated knee cap and torn ligaments, Lattimore is waiting to see what team will take

Barry Sanders To Be on Madden NFL 25 Cover

2013-04-25T10:20:00.000-04:00

In an announcement yesterday, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders was chosen as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 25. Sanders beat out arguably the greatest active running back Adrian Peterson for the 25th edition of the Madden NFL video game. Sanders spent 10 years in the NFL with the Detroit Lions before retiring in 1998. The elusive back rushed for 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns during

The Rock Can Eat A Lot

2013-04-24T17:01:00.000-04:00

For those of you that don't know, the Rock has been known to indulge in some epic cheat meals. Here is a pic of a cheat meal The Rock posted on his Instagram account last week. The People's Champ is not scared of carbs. Source: instagram.com/therock

Griffin III Sets Record For Jersey Sales

2013-04-09T13:10:00.001-04:00

In a recent report it was revealed that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was top selling jersey from April 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013 according to NFLShop.com. The report also stated that the number is the most ever in a single year. With the anticipation and the play during his first season in the NFL, RGIII was a marketing dream for sponsors. His play backed up the hype and

Is Matt Barkley a First Rounder?

2013-03-29T11:57:00.002-04:00

Once considered a top draft pick, University of Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley has seen his draft stock soar and plummet over the past year and a half. Some scouts believe he can play at the next level, while others don't. So what is the deal with Barkely? A year ago Barkley was projected to be one of the top quarterbacks eligible for the NFL draft alongside Andrew Luck and

Early Reports Promising For RGIII

2013-03-27T16:18:00.001-04:00

Reports out of Washington are encouraging for Redskins star Robert Griffin III. A few months removed from major knee surgery, the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Griffin III is ahead of schedule according to reports. Even though Griffin III has his eyes set on a return by Week 1, the quarterback says he will only play if he is healthy. This is a wise move considering the criticism over the way

Joe Flacco Breaks The Bank

2013-03-02T10:11:00.001-05:00

Fresh off winning the Super Bowl, the Baltimore Ravens wanted to make sure they locked up their starting quarterback. Joe Flacco and the Ravens agreed to a six year deal worth approximately $120.6 million. Flacco's annual salary will be $20.1, making him the highest paid player in the league.

Vols Hoops Making Late Season Push

2013-02-27T12:19:00.000-05:00

Led by Jordan McRae's 27 points, the Tennessee Volunteers basketball team dropped No. 8 Florida 64-58 to notch their sixth straight win. The Vols (17-10, 9-6 SEC) are starting to draw NCAA Tournament buzz after this latest win over the Florida Gators (22-5, 12-3). McRae has been on a surge as of late, racking up 23 against LSU and a career-high 34 against Texas A&M. With McRae surging on

Steven Jackson To Hit The Open Market?

2013-02-26T13:44:00.000-05:00

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is reportedly going to opt out of the final year of his contract to hit free-agency this off-season. The 29-year-old back has been a workhorse for the Rams throughout his career. When healthy, Jackson has been the constant in an inconsistent Rams offense. He is owed $7 million next season, and Jackson is reportedly unhappy with his contract. The Rams

Reports Say Jarvis Jones Is Dropping

2013-02-23T17:13:00.003-05:00

Reports out of the NFL Combine this week are that Georgia standout linebacker Jarvis Jones is dropping on draft boards and in some cases falling off the radar of some teams. Jones has been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and it evidently has some teams scared. Jones was originally diagnosed with the condition while at the University of Southern California. It ended up with him not being

Cheerleader Makes Amazing Front-Flip, Half-Court Shot

2013-02-22T08:14:00.000-05:00

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Packers Set To Release Charles Woodson

2013-02-15T13:40:00.002-05:00

According to a report, the Green Bay Packers are set to release defensive back Charles Woodson. Woodson, 36, was moved from cornerback to safety last season. Money is the main issue for the decision. Woodson was set to make $9 million in 2013. The former Heisman trophy winner is an eight time pro-bowler and NFL defensive player of the year in 2009. He has 55 interceptions in 206 career NFL

NCAA Considers Ban For Illegal Hits

2013-02-14T19:00:00.000-05:00

A proposal for a hit to the head of a defenseless opponent has been brought to the NCAA Football Rules Committee according to reports. The proposal offers that a college football player who delivers a hit to the head of a defenseless opponent could be kicked out of the game. If the penalty occurs in the first half, the player would be ejected for the remainder of the game. If the penalty

Redskins Sign DT Ron Brace

2013-02-14T15:43:00.001-05:00

The Washington Redskins are getting a head start on free agency by signing former New England Patriots defensive tackle Ron Brace. Brace, a former second round pick out of Boston College in 2009 has played in 39 NFL games with the Patriots. He was released at the end of the year. Brace will add depth to a Redskins defensive line that was improving throughout last year. With Barry Coefield slated

RGIII May Start Opener For Redskins

2013-02-14T12:17:00.002-05:00

Sources are reporting that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has a good chance to start the Redskins 2013 opener. The second-year pro underwent reconstructive knee surgery in early January after the playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks. RGIII still has a long way to go in his rehabilitation, but this is certainly encouraging news for the star quarterback. The 2012 NFL

No Football, No Worries

2013-02-10T18:58:00.001-05:00

It's that time of the ear again when football is nonexistent. The last whistle from the Super Bowl signals a time of the year to find something else to do. Here are a couple ideas to help you cope until next football season: Get Your Fitness On Did you gain a few extra pounds this football season? No worries. This is the time of the year where you can focus on fitness. Start a new workout

Vols 2013 Signing Class

2013-02-06T16:39:00.001-05:00

Name Pos Ht Wt 247 ESPN Rivals Scout Malik Brown DL 6-3 250 ★★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★ Woody Quinn TE 6-6 260 NR ★★ ★★ NR Joshua Dobbs QB 6-3 190 ★★★★ ★★★★

MarQuez North Commits To Vols

2013-01-31T14:24:00.000-05:00

MarQuez North confirmed yesterday on Twitter that he has committed to play for the University of Tennessee. This is great news for the Vols, as North is the No. 2 ranked wide receiver, and No. 37 overall player according to Rivals.com. At 6-foot-4, 212 pounds, North has the size, speed and skill set that sets him up to be an immediate threat in the SEC. With the departure of Justin Hunter and

Vols Spring Practice Dates Announced

2013-01-29T20:03:00.000-05:00

With the anticipation of the new look Tennessee Vols football program under Butch Jones, the Vols have released their Spring practice dates for 2013. The Spring will open up with a press conference with Jones on March 8. Tentative Spring Practice Dates March: 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 April: 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18April 20: Dish Network Orange and White Game, 2:00 p.m., Neyland Stadium Source:

Report: Vols In Serious Debt

2013-01-29T19:56:00.000-05:00

In a report by FanSided, the Tennessee Vols are over $200 million in debt. It's a true sign that the once prominent SEC powerhouse is in serious trouble if they don't turn this football program around fast. With the hiring of Butch Jones, the Vols hope they have found the leader to get the job done. According to the report, the Vols budget is $99 million and they spend $21 million on debt

RGIII: Ifs, Ands or Buts

2013-01-15T15:00:00.002-05:00

When looking back at the way the Washington Redskins handled Robert Griffin III's knee injury, it really is hard to pinpoint who if anybody is at fault. Sure, we have heard all week that head coach Mike Shanahan should of shouldn't have left the rookie quarterback in the game. Yeah, it definitely seems that way now. Afterall, hindsight is 20/20. When RGIII injured his knee against the Baltimore

Baltimore at Denver: What I'm Looking For

2013-01-12T14:41:00.000-05:00

When the Baltimore Ravens travel to Denver to take on the Broncos today in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, I will be looking for a few things. Weather The weather is supposed to be flat out terrible. With a predicted 17 degrees, it will be interesting to see how these players do throughout the game. I don't care how tough these players are, 17 degrees is cold as hell. Ray Lewis Sure,

Pryor Gets Starting Gig For Week 17

2012-12-29T08:24:00.000-05:00

Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor will get the start this Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. The former Ohio State product has only played eight pro snaps in his two year pro career to this point. He will face a Chargers defense that ranks 18th against the pass and fourth against the run this season. This is a great move for the Oakland organization. It makes sense to see what Pryor