As Super Bowl 59 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
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Rob Gronkowski is Very High on Patriots Franchise QB Drake Maye
Once again it's time to go "Gronkowsking." Get your passports ready, and let's fill out those customs forms, because we're about to enter "Gronk Nation." Former New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski, one of the most colorful NFL personalities of this generation, always makes for good copy. And Gronkowski opined on the future direction of his former club, expressing a … [Read more...] about Rob Gronkowski is Very High on Patriots Franchise QB Drake Maye
2013 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl Champion Bengals!
Making predictions for the Super Bowl on February 2nd today on August 27th. Yes, you got to love it. That's why I'm all about the Cincinnati Bengals as your Super Bowl champion. When you make NFL divisional and Wild Card picks before even the 4th preseason game...well that's bold. Look for these to be about as accurate as my NFL mock draft. So don't take this with … [Read more...] about 2013 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl Champion Bengals!
Aaron Hernandez arrested, released by Patriots
To quote Snoop Dogg, "murder was the case that they gave" New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. We don't know the specific charge yet. However, he was officially arrested, taken away to be arraigned, and the New England Patriots have released him. … [Read more...] about Aaron Hernandez arrested, released by Patriots
New England Patriots Skill Position Guys: Extremely White
The New England Patriots and Duke Blue Devils have a lot in common- east coast powerhouse, dynastic programs. Both are a very popular/polarizing brand; best embodied by their Mt. Rushmore level Coach (Bill Belichick and Mike Krzyzewski) who inspires both admiration and hatred. They sit in similar pedestals in their respective worlds of college basketball and the NFL. This … [Read more...] about New England Patriots Skill Position Guys: Extremely White
Patriots honoring Newton victims, Kraft family donating $25,000
Pictured above is the Newtown, CT helmet decal the New England Patriots will wear tonight when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in what could very likely be a Super Bowl 47 preview. But do remember that as big a NFL game this is, it's still meaningless in the grand scheme of life. Sports are a distraction from life, not life itself. And a lot of people have … [Read more...] about Patriots honoring Newton victims, Kraft family donating $25,000
List of most discussed topics on Facebook: NY Giants, NE Patriots
This morning, Facebook released its 2012 Year in Review – a look back at the most discussed trends and stories of 2012. Below please find key highlights including most discussed sports topics (NY Giants), the top events (Superbowl XLVI came in at #2 behind the US Presidential Election), most discussed public figures (Tim Tebow made the top five as well as Eli and Peyton … [Read more...] about List of most discussed topics on Facebook: NY Giants, NE Patriots
5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
While NFL fans are excited every Sunday there are the handful of games that everyone wants to watch. Whether it’s the classic rivalries like the Packers and the Vikings, or head to head matchups with high profile quarterbacks, these games should prove to be exciting and have rating spikes. Jerome Manson is a sports enthusiast who enjoys both watching games and writing about … [Read more...] about 5 Biggest NFL Matchups for 2012
2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST
New England Patriots reach to grab Illini Tavon Wilson in 2nd round
New England certainly needs help in their secondary. They have WRs playing DB for them that's how short-handed they are. Remember Julian Edelman covering Anquan Boldin in the AFC Title game? Troy Brown actually played some defensive back too; even though he was a wide receiver by trade. And the Patriots legend fittingly announced this pick Tavon Wilson from the Illini, tonight … [Read more...] about New England Patriots reach to grab Illini Tavon Wilson in 2nd round