And I thought I’d have to wait until next week for another Mike Singletary sound bite.
NFL
Daunte Culpepper should avoid Lions
Posted on October 29 2008 by Tom Ferda.
Run, Daunte, RUN! In the opposite direction of the Detroit Lions facility in Allen Park. There is something about donning the silver and blue in Detroit . . . failure is sure to follow and the team is in more disarray and turmoil as ever.
MRSA Staph Infection invading NFL football
Posted on October 26 2008 by J. Donetelli.
Early this week, Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. revealed that staph (short for Staphylococcus) infection had sent him to the Cleveland Clinic for three days, and he accused the Browns of asking him to cover it up.
Favre admits phone call; Lions refuse comment
Posted on October 23 2008 by Tom Ferda.
NEW YORK – Update on the Brett Favre story. Favre admits conversation with Millen took place but denies sharing specifics; reporter Jay Glazer explains why he stands behind his story 1000 percent.
Michael Vick to change plea on Dogfighting Charges
Posted on October 22 2008 by J. Donetelli.
ATLANTA – Former Atlanta Falcon QB Michael Vick plans to change his plea on state dog-fighting charges in Virginia.
Vick is currently serving a 23-month sentence in the Leavenworth, Kansas federal prison for his involvement in illegal dog fighting.
NFL Titans post-game needs Dress Code
Posted on October 19 2008 by J. Donetelli.
TENNESSEE – The post-game press conference following the Titans 34-10 victory over the K.C. Chiefs included Titans running backs Lendale White and Chris Johnson and is one for the highlight reels.
Donning dark sunglasses, hoodies, T-shirts and OD’ing on bling they looked more ready for a Saturday Night Live skit or Ice Cube rap video than a meeting with the media.
Roy Williams signs & Romo might Play
Posted on October 15 2008 by J. Donetelli.
Roy Williams returns to the state where he played college football and joins former rival, DB Roy Williams on the Cowboys. Jerry Jones secured keeping Williams by placing a $45 million five-year contract ($20 million guaranteed) in front of the former Lion.
Lingerie Bowl Leads to Formation of LFL
Posted on October 15 2008 by Sport Chick.
The Lingerie Bowl is a football game played between teams of hot-looking, athletic models scampering around the field in tight panties and bras, and it is gaining popularity fast.
The game has become so popular, the ten-team Lingerie Football League (LFL) is being formed and is scheduled to begin play in September 2009.
Bobby Layne “Curse” downing Lions?
Posted on October 13 2008 by J. Donetelli.
MINNEAPOLIS – Legend has it that upon learning of his trade to Pittsburgh, Bobby Layne cursed the Detroit Lions by saying they “would not win for 50 years.”
Turns out Bobby shortchanged himself.
“Pacman” Jones in the news again
Posted on October 12 2008 by J. Donetelli.
IRVING, Texas — The NFL’s review of Adam “Pacman” Jones with his bodyguard won’t be completed until next week.
The Dallas Cowboys said they won’t discipline Jones. Of course they won’t, the more ex-cons they get on the team, the more tickets they seem to sell.