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Football Reporters Online Teams up with Southwest NY Restaurant For Super B
2009-01-28 06:40:00
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an open Letter to NFL PLAYER reps and the NFLPA executive Board
2009-01-24 17:43:00
Dear NFLPA Executive Committee Members and Player Representatives: As you know, a class action suit was filed against the NFLPA and a jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff class of retired NFL players who had signed a "Retired Player Group License Agreement". It should be noted that the acting Director of the NFLPA, Richard Berthelson was a key witness for the NFLPA, but despite his testimony, the jury found that the NFLPA had breached its fiduciary responsibility and their duty to market retired players and compensate them for the use of their images. The verdict was for $7.1 million in compensatory damages and $21 million in punitive damages. After the trial, the lawyers for the NFLPA filed a motion to set aside the verdict. After careful consideration of all the facts, Judge Alsup denied all post-trial motions from the NFLPA's lawyer, Jeffrey Kessler. In Judge Alsup's ruling, he made a few statements that summed up the reason he thinks the jury came to the decision they ma...
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Time Pieces: The return of the veteran NFL QB and what it means for the you
2009-01-15 06:50:00
Photo above Via Picapp-"hey Vince, you like Country Music, right?? you know i have an album coming out right? Oh,..we're losing?Time Pieces: The return of the veteran NFL QB and what it means for the youth movement at the position-By Dr. Bill Chachkes-Managing Partner-Football Reporters Online We have recently seen the trend of veteran QB?s who revive NFL teams when and where they arrive as free agents. Currently two players are having success at the QB position.Kurt Warner took over for 2006 1st round draft pick Matt Leinart in Arizona. Suddenly Arizona wins their division for the first time in 33 years. Is it the success of the new coaching staff? The change in the running game personnel due to the switch from Edgerrin James to rookie Tim Hightower? The two star wide outs who were just wasting away under the last coaches? system (ok, maybe not ?Wasting? away, but surely they we less productive)? No, it?s a combination of all three, coupled with Warner?s maturity and exper...
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Indy Colts Coach Tony Dungy Announces Retirement Today
2009-01-13 09:00:00
Tony Dungy is my all time favorite NFL head coach. Today , after really about three years of thinking about it, he actually did it. He retired. Dungy was the modern day Tom Landry, with a stern demenor on the sidelines and a keen football knoweldge. He was first the young star defensive coodinator who's talents were first mentioned by John Madden. Then he became head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had what to many was his signature game in 1998, when his team upset the San Francisco 49ers, sacking quarterback Steve Young eight times. But an inability to craft an explosive offense there did him in, and he landed with the Colts. There he built the team into the modern force it is and rallied the community behind them. Tony's unshakable faith in the Lord is a guide for me. I hope one day U get the chance to meet him.
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Tony Dungy reported to be resigning as Colts coach - Los Angeles Times
2009-01-12 21:48:00
More at Los Angeles Times : ?Tony Dungy reportedly will announce today that he is stepping down as coach of the Indianapolis Colts.The team has called a news conference for 2 p.m. PST.Various media outlets, citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation, say Dungy is ready to call it quits after nearly three decades of NFL and college coaching. He has long indicated an interest in stepping away from the game at some point, in part to devote more time to his Christian ministry.?
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Eric Mangini is the New Cleveland Browns Head Coach
2009-01-08 04:11:00
Photo Via PicappEric Mangini Hired as Head Coach Of the BrownsThe Mangenius has a new home-He will be the Coach of the Cleveland Browns , according to various wire service reports this evening(1/7). The Ink isn't even dry on his contract yet (If he even signed it) and his Wikipedia page has already been updated! What a country we live in eh? Speaking of people interested in NFL Head Coaching Jobs, the Jets have indirectly caused the firing of Boston College's Head Man, Jeff Jagodzinski. BC's AD Gene DeFlippo warned "Jags" if he Interviewed for the Jets job he would be terminated. Meanwhile he claims he has a "Stack" of interested head coaching candidates from other schools. Isn't that kind of two faced Gene? You fired your "Close Friend" for wanting to see if he could possibly return to the NFL, but you have no problem poaching a coach from somewhere else? What a Country.....

2008 NFL Season Review-From NFLMedia.com
2009-01-08 03:07:00
2008 NFL Season Review 01/02/2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE1/2/09WOW, WAS ?08 GREAT! Scoring at a 43-year high?teams turning things around and making the playoffs?rookie first-round quarterbacks starting from Week 1 under rookie head coaches and them all going to the playoffs?Tennessee?s streak?the Giants calmly going about their business?DREW BREES putting on a weekly aerial show?rookie running backs taking over offenses?the solid NFC South?dominating, shut-down defenses?and it all coming down to Week 17 with half the divisions still to be clinched! ?You get everybody?s best every week,? says Tennessee Titans head coach JEFF FISHER, whose club opened the season with a 10-game winning streak. A perfect example of that approach came in Week 17 when Brees? Saints ? out of the playoff race ? still fought the Carolina Panthers down to, literally, the last second of the game before a JOHN KASAY 42-yard field goal won the battle 33-31 and earned the Panthers the NFC South title. It doesn?t matt...
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STATEMENT FROM ERIC MANGINI:
2008-12-31 12:44:00
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESTATEMENT FROM ERIC MANGINI:Former New York Jets Head CoachI appreciate the opportunity that Woody and Mike gave me for the past three years as the head coach of the New York Jets. The organization has terrific people and I wish the Jets nothing but success. The time and effort invested by the coaches and players was tremendous and I value that beyond words. We worked hard to achieve two winning seasons out of the past three. I regret that we could not reach our goals for this year. I will always appreciate the passion and support of the fans as our focus was trying to build them a championship-caliber foundation and team.What do you think he's trying to say here??
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JETS NEED A COACH THAT FITS
2008-12-30 19:32:00
JETS NEED A COACH THAT FITSby TJ Rosenthal-Football Reporters OnlineWoody Johnson and GM Mike Tannenbaum have both expressed their desire for a coach that would better fit the direction of the franchise from this day forward. Most Jet fans agree with this assessment. So, after 48 years of dreary football, Jan 12 1969 aside, I've compiled a list of people that truly fit the franchise as it exists today: A team with a 39 year old interception happy quarterback in limbo, a top 5 draft pick who had one more tackle than the kicker this season, and a team that at 8-3, couldn't beat a 2 win team down the stretch in order to control their own destiny.1-Fireman Ed: Ed has seen more bad football and poor coaching decisions first hand than any human being alive or dead in the history of mankind. His experience alone will provide him with the knowledge of what NOT to do. That's a plus. A major plus. Not to mention, he can jump on players' shoulders during TV timouts to start the Jet chant ...
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Football Reporters Online Teams up with Southwest NY Restaurant For Super B
2008-12-27 05:46:00
For Immediate ReleaseAnnrose Fumai-ChachkesDirector of Marketing OperationsFootball Reporters Online 571-251-0798Snapshot@footballreport ersonline.comwww.footballreportersonline. comFootball Reporters Online Teams up with Southwest NY Restaurant For Super Bowl Party and Live Broadcast from NYC?s World Financial CenterListen at www.Blogtalkradio.com/Football-ReportersH icksville, NY-December 12th 2008: Today Football Reporters Online (FRO) Announces their Live Super Bowl XLIII (43) Broadcast. The Staff of FRO will be Live on the Air from SouthWest NY, Located at 225 Liberty Street in the ?#2? World Financial Center building from 3pm to 6pm on Sunday February 1st. This is a first for FRO and our Radio Host Website Blogtalk radio, as no single broadcaster has ever attempted a 3 hour show in any format, much less an on-location show. ?We continue to be a sports media company of firsts,? says FRO?s Managing Partner, Dr. Bill Chachkes. ?In 2007 we worked with Sports Business Simulations to br...

It?s all about the mindset for these Titans
2008-12-27 05:38:00
     It?s all about the mindset for these Titans By Ralph Garcia-Sr. Writer Southeast Region-Football Reporters Online 12/24/08As the 2008 season began one would look at the Titans schedule and pencil them in for seven to nine wins. After three quarters of the season this team never heard a word of that. They have managed a 12-1 mark and their attitude is the main reason. No matter how well or bad they play it?s the next opponent that?s on their mind. Not one player in the locker room feels they have done a thing yet. They have taken the approach that no matter the hype from the media they will stay focused on next week?s opponent. The goal was to make the playoffs. With that done their next goal is to win the AFC and the right to play in the Super Bowl. As safety Michael Griffin put it "It's set in stone now. We are the 2008 AFC South champs. But as a team, we can't settle for that. We can still get knocked out of the playoffs and this wouldn't really mean anything. The only thi...
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Mike Holmgren's Walk Around Quest Field After Final Game
2008-12-22 22:25:00
It's official. The Seattle Seahawk's game against The New York Jets, a successful 13 to 3 victory, marked the final game of Coach Mike Holmgren and (perhaps) the end of one of the greatest coaches in of the late 20th Century and early 21st Century. A Bill-Walsh protege, Holmgren developed Brett Farve and together the two brought Green Bay what is still their only Super Bowl win in the post-Lombardi era. Then he took over the Seahawks and molded them into a perenially competitive team, coming within two referee calls of a Super Bowl Championship. Holmgren finishes with an overall 161 wins to 110 losses record. Will he return home to coach the San Francisco 49ers? Doubtful. Besides, they have Mike Singletary.
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Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs - 2008 Week 16
2008-12-22 22:14:00
NFL Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs - 2008 Week 16 Highlights. Dolphins win over the Chiefs; as of this writing they're off to the playoffs with a 10-5 record, a dramatic turn-around from their 1-15 season of 2007.

NFL San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 2008 Week 16
2008-12-22 22:10:00
San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 2008 Week 16 Highlights. Chargers blow out Bucs 41 to 24, placing the bolts in position to win the AFC West with a victory over the Denver Broncos next week.
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Pittsburg Steelers Vs Tennesee Titans - Titans Win 31 - 14
2008-12-22 22:08:00
The Tennesee Titans wrapped up home field advantage for the playoffs with this win over the Pittsburg h Steelers . But something tells me they're not going to go all the way. It's not a statistically-based observation, just a feeling.

NFL Carolina Panthers at New York Giants - 2008 Week 16.
2008-12-22 22:04:00
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants - 2008 Week 16 Highlights
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Broncos - Bills Recap -- Sunday, December 21, 2008
2008-12-22 22:03:00
NFL Network highlights from the Broncos 30-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills .
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AFL Suspends 2009 Season
2008-12-19 05:56:00
AFL Suspends 2009 Season By Dr Bill Chachkes-Managing Partner-Football Reporters OnlineSad but True: the AFL will not play in 2009. It seems that the economic downturn has hit even sports (except for baseball which is still paying grossly inflated salaries to marginal players-Maybe they will suspend operations for a year when people stop showing up to watch a poor product!). I have received several e-mails from AFL fans asking "What's the deal here? One went so far as to insinuate that someone must have embezzled some cash somewhere for this to happen. I can assure you to the best of my knowledge, no one has stolen any cash from The AFL. They simply need to "restructure" for the benefit of the players and the game to continue. The question now is "Does the AFL return in 2010?" My Guess is Yes, but many of the players that made up the 2008 AFL will be gone. Most veteran players will find work playing in Canada, a few might get into the NFL next fall, some may head to AF2, which as o...

Indianapolis Colts' Marvin Harrison has MRI, will sit Thursday game - ESPN
2008-12-19 00:46:00
Marvin Harrison out for game: ?NDIANAPOLIS -- Colts receiver Marvin Harrison did not travel to Jacksonville on Wednesday and will miss Thursday night's game against the Jaguars.?
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ESPN - Minnesota Vikings go for division title with Tarvaris Jackson at QB
2008-12-19 00:44:00
Tarvaris Jackson at QB: ?EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will make his second consecutive start Sunday against Atlanta in a move that might portend a permanent return to that role.?
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Dan Wetzel's Great Column On Tony Dungy and The Colts
2008-12-16 22:23:00
Latest playoff push a rough ride for Dungy, Colts - NFL - Yahoo! Sports: ?Through all the high-scoring victories, bids for a perfect season, wild comebacks, crazed finishes, playoff disappointments and, eventually, a Super Bowl triumph, the enduring image of Tony Dungy is one of calm.?-- The column captures Tony's persona, but should -- does not -- mention his belief in Christ.
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Mike Silver Says Zorn throws himself under the bus - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
2008-12-16 22:20:00
Zorn throws himself under the bus - NFL - Yahoo ! Sports Mike Sliver: ?Jim Zorn, I?m rooting for you. I really am. I resolved back in February to give you a chance as an out-of-the-box hire, and I hope you survive to coach a second year with the Redskins.But could you kindly stop bleeding all over the place??Knowing Sil, I can actually hear him saying that!
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Oakland Raiders Stink - New England Up 42 to 20 In Rain-Soaked Game
2008-12-15 00:27:00
I've been an Oakland Raiders fan since I was little, and went to a lot of games.  I've seen bad years, but this one's too much to take.  For the second straight year, the Oakland Raiders are guaranteed of a high -- second pick in 2009 -- NFL Draft pick.   It's not that the Raiders need the players; the Raiders need a coach and a system. Right now, they're losing 42 to 20 to the New England Patriots at the Raiders home, a windy, cold Oakland Coliseum.   The main problem is the defense; good in places, the Pats no-huddle strategy got them off guard.  What's the best answer?  Blitz and from different angles.  Make them think about what they're doing.  But the Raiders didn't do that. Still, this 3 and 10 team could come back.  It's 3:30 in the third quarter, and the Raiders just need to score three more touchdowns and a field goal to win.   Oh, and hold the Pats to zero additional points. Let's see what happens.  
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DALLAS COWBOYS TERRELL OWENS, JASON WITTEN, TONY ROMO PREPARE TO PLAY NREW
2008-12-13 05:45:00
DALLAS COWBOYS TERRELL OWENS, JASON WITTEN, TONY ROMO PREPARE TO PLAY NREW YORK GIANTS - New York Post: ?It looks like the Giantsare catching the Cowboys at just the right time, with America's Team about to implode.One day after Terrell Owens spoiled the holiday mood by saying quarterback Tony Romo was playing favorites with tight end Jason Witten, another starting player told ESPN's Ed Werder, "We are not together as a team, and that includes the coaches."Owens claims Romo and Witten, who are friends and road roommates, conspire to draw up passing plays that exclude the wide receiver. The perception was denied throughout the organization, but it was revealed other wide receivers had spoken to offensive coordinator Jason Garrett about their roles in the offense.?
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Who's Buying What in Super Bowl XLIII - Advertising Age - News
2008-12-12 21:31:00
Who's Buying What in Super Bowl XLIII - Advertising Age - News An excerpt: ?A Rundown of Marketers and Their Spots in the Big GamePublished: December 08, 2008Anheuser-BuschBuy: The maker of Budweiser and Bud Light is expected to run five minutes' worth of advertising, according to Bob Lachky, chief creative officer of the A-B InBev unit.Creative: A-B is testing as many as three different ads using its famous Clydesdale horses and is considering one spot apiece for its Bud Light Lime and Budweiser American Ale products. Bud Light is also expected to get plenty of face time, with at least three spots possible. A-B is famous for testing its Super Bowl ads among consumers again and again, so the final lineup is still in question.Agency: Omnicom Group's DDB, Chicago; Havas' Euro RSCG, Chicago; and St. Louis independent Waylon are among the agencies with ads that could appear.AudiBuy: The automaker will air one :60 during the game's first quarter. Audi's 2008 Super Bowl spot featured...

NFL Reports Plan Of Layoffs At All NFL Business Units
2008-12-09 22:33:00
This massive economic collapse has taken many companies and people into lower positions of wealth and caused many to lose their jobs at historic rates.  Well, after years of incredible growth, it was thought that the sports industry was immune to these developments surrounding the credit crunch.   Not so.  I received this email from the NFL's director of communications Greg Aiello:   As part of an overall cost-cutting plan in response to the slumping economy, the NFL today confirmed plans to reduce its staff by approximately 150 employees during the next 60 days.       There are 1,100 employees in three NFL locations around the country: league headquarters in New York; NFL Films production facilities in Mt Laurel, New Jersey; and NFL Network and NFL.com production facilities in Los Angeles.       A voluntary separation program will be offered to personnel this week as a first step in ...
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Super Bowl and The Economy - In a recession, even the Super Bowl takes a hi
2008-12-08 20:49:00
FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - In a recession, even the Super Bowl takes a hit
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NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens - 200
2008-12-08 09:23:00
NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens - 2008 14: ?BALTIMORE -- If the Washington Redskins are fortunate, it might be another four years before they have to face the Baltimore Ravens again.Reed set up a touchdown with an interception and scored on a 22-yard fumble return, part of a stifling effort by the Baltimore defense in a 24-10 victory Sunday night.?

NFL Game Center: Game Recap - Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts - 20
2008-12-08 09:21:00
NFL Game Center : Game Recap - Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts - 2008 14: ?INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden had a perfect read on the Cincinnati Bengals.Peyton Manning apparently was doing his homework, too.Manning threw for three scores Sunday and Hayden returned an interception for a touchdown, leading the Colts to their most lopsided win of the season, 35-3.?

NFL Game Center: Post Game - St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals - 2008 Wee
2008-12-08 09:18:00
NFL Game Center : Post Game - St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals - 2008 Week 14 Cardinals clinch the NFC West division with win over the rival Rams.