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'Friday Night Lights' Movie Kickstarter in the Works?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:51 +0000

Though no Hollywood Kickstarter effort has been all that well-received since 'Veronica Mars' controversially utilized the service to launch its long-awaited film, it seems the 'Friday Night Lights' movie may finally happen thanks to the crowd-sourcing website. Producer Brian Grazer insists the movie adaptation of Peter Berg's NBC/DirecTV series -- itself adapted from the original movie adaptation of the same name -- remains in development, with crowd-sourcing as its likely next step.

Jon Bon Jovi's Son, Jesse Bongiovi, May Walk on to Notre Dame's Football Team

Joe Student — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +0000

In a development that's sure to launch a million bad 'Livin' On A Prayer' puns from members of the sports media, Jesse Bongiovi, the son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi, intends to walk on to the footba

Watch a Young Cancer Patient Score an Amazing Touchdown

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:40:07 +0000

For one moment, Noah Roberts was the big man on campus at East Carolina University. Eight-year-old Noah, who is battling a brain tumor, got to play in the spring game for the ECU football team this past weekend, running for a 40-yard touchdown on the game’s last play in a scene that culminated with the [...]

Minor League Football's Cedar Rapids Titans Are for Sale…On Craigslist

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:02:26 +0000

So, you’ve mastered the fantasy football thing and think you’re ready for the real thing. Well, you’re in luck. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a professional team (who hasn’t?) and have Internet access (you’re reading this, so you do), now’s the time to cobble together the coins between your cushions and take out a [...]

Lauren Silberman, First Woman to Take Part in NFL Combine, Competing as Kicker

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:59:25 +0000

The “F” in NFL could soon stand for “female.” Lauren Silberman will make history by becoming the first woman ever to compete in an NFL regional combine March 2-3 in New Jersey. She’ll attend the tryouts as a kicker and join a small sorority of mostly fictional kickers. Silberman, 28, certainly has her work cut [...]

Meet David Fangupo, the 350-Pound High School Running Back Who Runs Over Everyone

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:16:16 +0000

Imagine if your refrigerator grew feet, put on a football jersey and ran really fast. Meet David Fangupo, a 350-pound fullback from Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, Haw. Here he is in action: Those other players didn’t have a prayer of tackling Fangupo on those runs. Their best shot was to let him run by [...]

Is the NFL Considering Widening the Playing Field?

Joe Student — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:18:09 +0000

A former member of the NFL's competition committee thinks the league should consider increasing the width of its football fields to help improve safety. Former Indianapolis Colts' vice-chairman Bill Polian said Sunday that he believes there would be fewer severe collisions if the NFL chose to increase field width from the current 160 feet to the 195 feet used in the Canadian Football League.

Top 10 Football Movies of All Time – According to Lori

Lori Crofford — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:17:10 +0000

If you know me, then you know I am not a football fan. I had a person in my life that ruined football for me so I stopped watching it and stopped caring about football. However, with that said, I do enjoy a good football movie now and then. So here are my Top 10 Football Movies of All Time.

Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott Reunite For Skechers' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:47:03 +0000

It’s no big surprise that Joe Montana is in Skechers’ 2013 Super Bowl commercial. The Hall of Fame quarterback has endorsed the shoe brand for a few years and has been in their past Super Bowl ads. But in this year’s humorous spot, Joe Cool is joined by an old 49ers’ teammate, fellow football legend [...]

11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:37:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

10 Trivia Tidbits About Super Bowl Sunday

Rick Andrews — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:50:50 +0000

Football fans and arm chair quarterbacks alike will be surrounding their big plasma or LED big screen this Sunday as Football's best two teams go head-to-head. Not only will this be a battle against Baltimore and San Francisco, but also the first time in the history of the big game that pits brother against brother. John and Jim Harbaugh will face off against each other as the coach of their respective teams and the ultimate prize will be the Lombardi Trophy.

Manti Te'o Denies Role in Hoax, Admits 'Tailoring' His Stories

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:35:26 +0000

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o denied any role in the hoax involving a relationship with a person whom he claimed was his girlfriend last year. During a Friday night interview with ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, Te’o also admitted he “tailored” his stories about the relationship in order to make people believe he had met the woman [...]

NFL Playoffs — Championship Recap: 49ers, Ravens Win, Will Meet in Super Bowl XLVII

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:48:18 +0000

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:

Getting Thrown Out of a Football Game Is the Butchest Nick Lachey Will Ever Be

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:52:31 +0000

OMG you guys, you’ll like never guess what happened to Nick Lachey after school today. He totally got kicked out of a San Diego Chargers football game. WHATTA REBEL! Ahem. Seems Lachey — 98 Degrees singer, Vanessa Minnillo impregnator and former Mr. Jessica Simpson — was booted from a Chargers game on Sunday after engaging [...]

NFL Recap: Texans, Redskins and Patriots Win on Thanksgiving

Joe Student — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:59:00 +0000

A disputed call and two huge quarters helped decide the three NFL games held on Thanksgiving Day. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Houston 34 — Detroit 31 (OT) Shayne Graham kicked a 32-yard field goal with 2:21 remaining in overtime, and the Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions, 34-31, in Detroit on Thanksgiving [...]

This Weekend in Sports: The World Series and Giants vs. Cowboys

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:20:33 +0000

Two World Series games, college football and an NFC East showdown highlight this weekend’s sports offerings. Here’s what to watch: Friday, Oct. 26 Cincinnati at (15) Louisville Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Louisville; 8 p.m. (ET) on ESPN Two of the Big East’s best teams meet on a Friday night in Kentucky. Fifteenth-ranked Louisville (7-0 overall, [...]

Kids, Inc. Hosting the Blue Cross Blue Sheild Texas Food Bowl Benefitting the High Plains Food Bank

Lori Crofford — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:51:21 +0000

When you are a kid involved in a activity that allows you to play in a larger environment than what you are used to, it is truly a magical experience. I remember back in the day (when I was in high school forever ago) we had the opportunity to march in Jones Stadium, yes home [...]

Grade School Football Team Has 6-foot-7, 225 Pound Kid on Roster

Tom Barrabi — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:52:39 +0000

Think back to your days on the 8th grade football team. If you’re like us, you sat on the bench daydreaming about girls while the man-child that could already grow a beard ran sideline to sideline and crushed anyone in his path. Now take those repressed memories of a massive post-puberty wrecking machine, put them on [...]

NFL, Refs Reach Tentative Agreement

Joe Hyer — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:41:39 +0000

The NFL and and the NFL Referees Association have agreed to a contract that will send referees back to the field this weekend, according to NFL.com.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement that the the refs will be back on the field starting with Thursday night's game between the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens

High School Football Team Makes Special Needs Student Manager

Donald Deane — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:18:20 +0000

Sure, high schoolers can be cruel sometimes. But every now and then, young people will rally around someone who's different and give them the support they need. Students at Linden High School in Michigan, for example, have appointed a senior with special needs as the school's football team manager.