The Philadelphia Eagles bested the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, in what was the first NFL game ever staged in South America. It was also the first ever Friday night game on an opening weekend. Leading the way for Eagles, who were strongly favored to win, was Saquon Barkley, the all-world running back that Philly signed this summer to a three-year, $37.75 million deal. Barkley had … [Read more...] about Saquon Barkley Makes an Instant Impact Everywhere He Goes
NFL Draft
Devontez Walker Says Teaming with Lamar Jackson is a Dream Come True
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker had to wait until day three to hear his name called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Then, in the midst of round four, at pick 113, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta rang his phone "How would you feel about catching passes from Lamar Jackson?" DeCosta asked. … [Read more...] about Devontez Walker Says Teaming with Lamar Jackson is a Dream Come True
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Sport Betting Online
When you wager on your favorite team, the excitement of winning and the pain of losing are multiplied tenfold. Platforms like GGBet online have opened the door for new fans to experience the world of sports betting online, but the path to consistent wins can be complicated. Here are five common mistakes new sports bettors make and tips to help you steer clear and become a … [Read more...] about 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Sport Betting Online
Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft Update (4-25-24)
Detroit Rock City is ready to rock tomorrow night, as the NFL Draft is here! (Ready to rock, but not ready to roll. Rock is still here, but what happened to "roll?") Meaning it is time for our final 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Projecting who each NFL team will take on draft night is a very popular activity, as there are literally hundreds of NFL mock drafts available on the … [Read more...] about Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft Update (4-25-24)
NFL Legend J.J. Watt Buys Minority Stake in Burnley FC
J.J. Watt is the latest example of the synergy between world football and American football. The Houston Texans and Wisconsin Badgers legend, along with his wife, former NWSL star Keila Ohai, have purchased a minority stake in English club Burnley FC. Nicknamed The Clarets, Burnley fell down from the Premier League last season, to the second tier, known as the … [Read more...] about NFL Legend J.J. Watt Buys Minority Stake in Burnley FC
Ryan Leaf EXCLUSIVE: Former QB Opens Up About His Addiction and Recovery
Given a. it's NFL Draft night and b. the opioids epidemic that is currently gripping America, we now re-publish this piece from November 2, 2018, and our Ryan Leaf exclusive from November 29, 2018. In the first college football game I attended as a student, the visiting team scored an 80-yard touchdown pass on the very first play from scrimmage. … [Read more...] about Ryan Leaf EXCLUSIVE: Former QB Opens Up About His Addiction and Recovery
Ryan Leaf Overcame Opioids, Prison to Become Inspirational Recovery Advocate
Given a. it's NFL Draft night and b. the opioids epidemic that is currently gripping America, we now re-publish this piece from November 2, 2018, and our Ryan Leaf exclusive from November 29, 2018. Ryan Leaf is known by many football fans as perhaps the greatest bust in NFL Draft history. His career began with an endless debate about who should be taken first in the 1998 … [Read more...] about Ryan Leaf Overcame Opioids, Prison to Become Inspirational Recovery Advocate
Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski to Bears at #9 Makes Perfect Sense
It is always fascinating when a real blue chip NFL prospect plays for a truly awful team. Such is the case with Peter Skoronski, an intensely athletic offensive tackle who protects his quarterback with the best of them. He can also play center and could see himself slotting in at that position too. Northwestern is really bad these days, like back to the 1980s Dark Ages of NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern OL Peter Skoronski to Bears at #9 Makes Perfect Sense
Devon Witherspoon Could go Top 5 Overall in 2023 NFL Draft
"I'm a Devon Witherspoon fan," said NFL Network Draft expert Daniel Jeremiah on a media conference call. "I love his game. He has that good Miami vibe. He brings good energy." Yes, cornerback Devon Witherspoon has, by far, the highest NFL Draft stock of anybody on the 2022 Illinois Fighting Illini team that went 8-5. Although it's worth noting that Johnny Newton will be … [Read more...] about Devon Witherspoon Could go Top 5 Overall in 2023 NFL Draft
Illini DB Jartavius Martin Projects as a NFL Day 1 Starting Nickel
Illini Football returned to relevance last fall, and with that, they are back with a presence this spring at the NFL Draft as well. Defensive back Jartavius Martin rocked it at the NFL Combine last month, and he's gonna parlay that into a nice mid-round selection this weekend. Martin set the Illini Combine record in the vertical jump, and he posted the 8th-best 40-yard dash … [Read more...] about Illini DB Jartavius Martin Projects as a NFL Day 1 Starting Nickel