The Chicago Bear’s Olin Kreutz has a new team, Brett Favre is not joining the Miami Dolphins and the Oakland Raiders replace Zach Miller. What are the latest 2011 NFL signings? NFL trade rumors? News from around the NFL? The Sportsbank has NFL fans covered with the latest from around the league. … [Read more...] about 2011 NFL Signings and Trade Rumors: Olin Kreutz, Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and more!
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Tim Tebow Discusses Ohio State Scandal, Paying College Athletes on “Daily Show”
When Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow stopped by “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart“ on Thursday it was first and foremost to plug his new autobiography, “Through My Eyes.” That said, he had took some good-natured ribbing from the host, and provided some decent witty banter. Tebow was funnier than I expected and he came off quite well. Even for a St. Tebow heretic like me, it was … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow Discusses Ohio State Scandal, Paying College Athletes on “Daily Show”
Media’s Dire need for Tim Tebow to Succeed
The case of St. Tim Tebow is an interesting one. The media blatantly and obviously want him to succeed professionally. And I can't think of any other case that comes even remotely close. If he doesn’t make it in the NFL, the mainstream football media will probably collectively commit suicide. I asked an expert on the topic, Clay Travis, if he could recall any other athlete who … [Read more...] about Media’s Dire need for Tim Tebow to Succeed
Florida Gator QBs ALWAYS bust in the NFL
By Paul M. Banks Look out Tim Tebow acolytes! No matter what University of Florida signal-callers accomplish in college football, they always seem to crash-and-burn in the NFL! Ever since the bone-headedly inexplicable 25th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft, there’s been a lot of hype in Denver about what Tebow could do as a Bronco. His jersey is the runaway best seller among … [Read more...] about Florida Gator QBs ALWAYS bust in the NFL
NFL Mock Draft 3-31
Jacksonville fans don’t want Tebow
By Paul M. Banks No prospective 3rd-6th round NFL Draft pick has been as publicized or as scrutinized as ex-Florida QB Tim Tebow. From Senior Day to the Combine to his own personal workouts, no other potential NFL Draft pick as received even a miniscule fraction of the coverage that Tebow has. And certainly no player projected to be as drafted as low as Tebow received even … [Read more...] about Jacksonville fans don’t want Tebow
Urban Meyer No Longer Resigning
By Alex Simon and Paul M. Banks It is deja vu for Florida Gator fans. Like Billy Donovan, Urban Meyer has left the door open to come back and coach the University of Florida football team. Urban Meyer is reconsidering and will now likely take a leave of absence instead of resigning as Florida's football coach. Multiple media sources say offensive coordinator Steve … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer No Longer Resigning
Florida’s Urban Meyer Resigns Due to Heart Muscle Defect
By Alex Simon and Paul M. Banks First Billy Donovan, now Urban Meyer has unexpectedly stepped down. However, Meyer is not leaving the University of Florida for another job. And his reasons for leaving are far more serious than money offered by the Orlando Magic. Tonight he stunned the college football world with his announcement that he is stepping down as coach due to a … [Read more...] about Florida’s Urban Meyer Resigns Due to Heart Muscle Defect
Tim Tebow Thanks CBS, ESPN for Deeming him Jesus
By Paul M. Banks In the modern age of media, no college athlete has ever been as unjustly deified as Tim Tebow. The only other collegiate jock the press has come even remotely close to undeservedly lionizing is Tyler Hansbrough. And on Tuesday night, in New York City's Waldorf-Astoria hotel, the University of Florida quarterback recognized the way college football networks … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow Thanks CBS, ESPN for Deeming him Jesus