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Oregon Football Could be Facing Punishment for NCAA Violations

John McKay — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:46:05 +0000

In a move that didn’t really surprise college football insiders, the University of Oregon in the last 24 hours has released hundreds of pages of documents, and admitted at least one “major violation” related to recruiting between 2008 and 2011. This was the period when former Coach Chip Kelly was building the Ducks into a [...]

Incredible Players Difficult to Eliminate in Tri-Cities Fever Cuts for 2013 Season!

Weston Hettinger — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:40:21 +0000

The Indoor Football League requires the number of team players to be down to 25 by Feb. 27. This is a problem for Tri-City Fever Coaches Shackleford and Whitehead. The team is currently in training camp, and the coaches say there is so much energy and guarantee in these players they are having a difficult time choosing who to eliminate. You won't want to miss watching the Fever intimidate opponents this season!

Top 25 Super Bowl Ads of All Time

Greg DeLange — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:40:01 +0000

As much as the Super Bowl is about football, of almost equal importance is what comes between the plays - commercials. Coming with a price tag of nearly $3 million for a 30 second slot, advertisers put a lot on the line during one of the biggest events of the year. These are the 25 best

The Voice Of God [video]

Greg DeLange — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:32:26 +0000

Do you remember back in the day when NFL highlights had the voice of God? One of the most distinctive voices of my lifetime — John Facenda. (the voice of the NFL) I always admired his work, and consider him one of the greatest voices of all time. check out this video from “Lost Treasures” [...]

This Weekend in Sports: Thanksgiving Day NFL and College Football Rivalries

Joe Student — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:36 +0000

Thanksgiving Day NFL games and college football rivalries dominate the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this holiday weekend: Thursday, Nov. 22 Houston Texans at Detroit Lions Ford Field, Detroit; 12:30 p.m. (ET) on CBS Houston (9-1) visits Detroit (4-6) in a matchup of teams with explosive offenses. The Texans’ defense holds opponents to [...]

Football Player Flips Over Would-Be Tackle

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:34:48 +0000

There’s a lot of argument over this anonymous clip. Not about the guy doing a forward flip right over the person about to tackle him: That’s obviously a display of athleticism. No, some people think it was “staged” and others argue it happened spontaneously. We feel that all of this argument overlooks the fact that [...]

Football Player Pulls 'Super Trooper' Prank, Meows 14 Times During Interview

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:20:53 +0000

Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud is clearly a fan of the movie 'Super Troopers.' In the cult comedy, one of the chemically-altered cops wins a bet by managing to say the word "meow" ten times while writing up a motorist for a moving violation.

During an interview with ESPN, DeCould tops that by meowing 14 times. SportsCenter anchor Bram Weinstein either has no idea what is going on or is the best straight-man ever.

The Best Reaction Memes to the NFL Replacement Refs

Emerald Catron — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:40:38 +0000

Woah boy. Even if you could not give one fraction of an iota of a care about football, you probably still heard about the game last night (thanks, Facebook!). To deal, we just imagined old-timey Keystone Kops music playing underneath the whole thing. Thankfully other people dealt with the insanity by making funny memes. Here are some of the best.

Minnesota Vikings Fight Song Set to 'Ghostbusters' Should Be Our New National Anthem

GuySpeed Editors — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:08:54 +0000

This fan circled the Colts game on the Minnesota Vikings schedule, pointed to it with his bulbous index finger and shouted to the heavens “Finally! My Vikings homage set to the classic Ghostbusters theme can be unleashed onto the world.” “The Jazzy One” was pumped.Â Unfortunately, no one else in the video looksÂ incrediblyÂ thrilled to be a [...]

Local Kellen Moore Hopeful for NFL Draft

Chuck Hall — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:51:28 +0000

Prosser, Washington native Kellen Moore will soon be watching the NFL draft along with the rest of America. Thursday night the first round of the draft begins and continues through Saturday.

Football quarterback Moore recently completed his college career at Boise State with a 50-3 record and is the current all-time record holder for wins by a starting quarterback in the NCAA Division

The Big Game Is Set! Who Is Gonna Win It! [POLL]

Big Bear — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:03:21 +0000

Sunday was the second biggest day in pro football! AFC & NFC Championship games! Winners move on to the Superbowl which will be played on Sunday Feb 5. So take our poll and start making your plans for the big game. I was rooting for the 49′ers and was hopeful for a classic match up [...]

Tim Tebow's John 3:16 Success. Is It A Coincidence? [Poll]

Paul Drake — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:17:33 +0000

Finally, there is another role model in the NFL for our youth and the 23-year-old superstar Heisman Trophy-winning football player for the Denver Broncos says that’s exactly what God’s plan is for him – “To be a role model for our youth through football.” There are other players and former players who are, and were, [...]

New Wazzu Coach Named

Andrew Kirk — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:44:31 +0000

By Wes Glinsmann, Seattle Times

After two years away from football, the pirate captain is back. Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach was named the new head coach at Washington State on Wednesday.

According to CBS Sports’ Bruce Feldman, who first broke the story, Leach’s contract will be for five years and will make him the third-highest paid coach in the Pac-12 at more than $2 million per year.

Coach: WSU lost its innocence

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:52:05 +0000

Getty Images, Ezra ShawPaul Wulff in a Tuesday press conference said he did nothing wrong and did not take responsibility for the worst four-year record in
Pac-12 or Washington State University history.
Wazzu lost its innocence in firing him, Wulff told reporters in a press conference. It was held an hour after Athletic Di

High School Football Coach Shawn Abel Resigns After Profane Pregame Rant [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:56:04 +0000

Tennessee Collierville High football coach Shawn Abel stepped down from his coaching position after his profanity-laden pregame locker room speech was leaked on YouTube. Abel submitted his resignation to the school’s principal on Monday after word of his angry rant started to spread. Principal Tim Setterland accepted the resignation, but there’s been no firm decision [...]

College Football Uniforms Are Gettin' Funky! [PHOTOS]

Big Bear — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:43:44 +0000

We love our college football! And college football teams are enjoying the love that they are getting from big companies like Nike & Under Armor. The problem is that the designs are just getting a little too funky. Colleges around the US are only too happy to take what big business can give them, but should [...]

NCAA Places Boise State on Three Years' Probation

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:34:05 +0000

The Boise State football program has been placed on three years’ probation and stripped of nine scholarships (three each for the next three years) after being hit with NCAA sanctions for repeated rules violations regarding extra benefits for recruits and players.

State Boots Student With Down Syndrome From High School Football Team – Help Get Him Back on the Field!

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:40:09 +0000

While Down syndrome student Brett Bowden rarely got on the field, he was popular member of Hobbton High School’s football team due to his enthusiasm and positive attitude.

Everybody expected Bowden to be on the team again for the 2011 season, but, in a controversial decision, the state of North Carolina has ruled him ineligible.

Christina Aguilera Flubbed a Line in "The Star Spangled Banner"

Faith Martin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:15:24 +0000

I have to say...My heart goes out to her! She is a fabulous vocalist and actress! And she certainly has proven herself a million times over. A split second mess up and the wrong thing came out of her mouth. She had no choice but to keep going. Poor thing! I'm sure she feels awful! I am, however suprised at the people willing to ridicule her so harshly. We all make mistakes...I'm just sayin'!!

Snack Attack

Faith Martin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:46:26 +0000

During Super Bowl Sunday, the Calorie Control Council says Americans will eat over 30 million pounds of snacks. Here’s the breakdown: - 11.2 million pounds of potato chips - 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips - 4.3 million pounds of pretzels - 3.8 million pounds of popcorn - 2.5 million pounds of nuts. - 46 [...]