January 25, 2013 It may not rank up there with the fiscal cliff or debt ceiling but there may be another crisis looming as we edge closer to Super Bowl Sunday, February 3. The National Chicken Council is reporting there may be a shortage of Super Bowl party staple chicken wings. No, this isn't a manufactured crisis but an economic one.
The family of the late Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death suit against the NFL Wednesday, alleging that the trauma the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker suffered while playing in the league caused a brain disease that led him to commit suicide in May 2012.
The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC title, and the Baltimore Ravens upset the New England Patriots for the AFC crown. San Francisco and Baltimore, coached by brothers Jim and John Harbaugh respectively, will meet in Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3 in New Orleans. Here's a recap of Sunday's conference title games:
As if losing in the NFC Championship game weren't bad enough, an unlucky Atlanta Falcons fan was stabbed by a San Francisco 49ers fan outside the Georgia Dome after the 49ers 28-24 victory on Sunday night.
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o lead the Fighting Irish to the BCS championship during an emotional season. In the fall of 2012 it was reported that Te'o lost his grandmother and girlfriend on the same day, leading to an outpouring national support for the star linebacker. Today Te'o admitted his girlfriend did not exist and he claims to have been duped by a hoax.
January 14, 2013 We've all seen it. A speedy kickoff returner going full speed is suddenly clobbered by an opposing player going full tilt in the opposite direction. Now ESPN reports that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is suggesting that the leagues rules committee consider dropping the kickoff as a way to reduce injuries. No kickoffs? How would it work?
The Atlanta Falcons nearly suffered an epic collapse before rallying, and the New England Patriots continued their dominance. Here's a recap of Sunday's NFL playoff games:
January 13, 2013 The news that former NFL star Junior Seau was suffering from a debilitating brain disease before committing suicide last year was still fresh when reports surfaced that another former NFL player, quarterback Bernie Kosar, has been receiving treatment for his brain disorder. Behind both of these situations lies the number of concussions each suffered over the course of their playing days. What do the reports say?
Baltimore beat Denver in an instant playoff classic, and San Francisco dominated Green Bay in the NFC. Here's a recap of Saturday's NFL action:
The Alabama Crimson Tide captured their 2nd consecutive BCS National Championship and 3rd in 4 years. Alabama opened up a 28-0 halftime lead on the way to a 42-14 rout.
The Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens each won in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday. Here's a recap of each game:
January 6, 2013 ESPN is reporting Doug Marrone will leave Syracuse to coach the Buffalo Bills. He replaces Chan Gailey who was fired at the end of the season.
No official deal has been signed but league sources say Marrone's the man after interviews with former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and Oregon's Chip Kelly.
