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James Harrison Gets 1-Game Suspension for McCoy Hit
The NFL told Pittsburgh Tuesday that linebacker James Harrison will have to sit out one game for his helmet-to-helmet hit on QB Colt McCoy. Harrison is scheduled to miss next Monday Night's game against San Francisco. Harrison has appealed the suspension. Harrison's hit on McCoy was his fifth...
Colts Owner Jim Irsay Says Fick Dich, Machtpolitikers!
Scipio broke down the NFL (non) lockout below by bringing the trademark geopolitical and historical framework that made Milwaukee famous. On a lighter note Jim Irsay has thrown his hat in the ring as lead negotiator. First he wants to work with Jeff - they can get it done. <!--...
NFL Owners Granted Permanent Stay: Why This Owner Victory Is Good News
I've avoided discussing the NFL labor negotiations because they're somewhat tedious, touch on byzantine legalities, and most of us just want NFL football and could care less about who "wins" the labor negotiation. Unless you're a legal scholar, a member of the AFL/CIO, or an aspiring billionaire,...
Competitive Balance
It’s going to be a quirky year in college football. The key words in 2010 are (air quotes) "competitive balance." Free BC tote bag to the Barker or Carnival-goer that correctly predicts which talking head at the WWL is the first to use the phrase. Get ready, it’s inevitable. The NCAA football...
Mack Brown To Break It Down NFL Style
Mack Brown has been invited to New York to join the NFL Network in covering the 2010 NFL Draft. It gives the CEO of Texas football hours of facetime to charm the pants off the nation with his folksy knowledge, wit, and candor. He might even talk about some NFL prospects. Mack will also leave the...
NFL Commissioner Talks Before 2012 Super Bowl XLVI
The NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, spoke with Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic on ESPN's Mike and Mike In the Morning, today. During his time on the air, Goodell hit on the rule changes to protect players, football in Los Angeles, and rules for head injuries. Earlier this week, reports surfaced...
Braylon Edwards Still Has Not Been Called To The Principal's Office
Braylon Edwards spoke with the 49ers media today and told them he had not heard a single thing from the commissioner's office in regards to any possible violations of the league's conduct policy. As he described it, "Yeah, that's great news, that's a little better than good news." Potential...
NFL Lockout News: Trying To Avoid The Charlie Brown Treatment
Yesterday afternoon media reports (ESPN - NFL) indicated an uptick in optimism as the owners and players apparently made significant progress in the issues surrounding reformation of the union, the opportunity to opt out of the deal, and several other issues. It's also worth noting that Vincent...
Court Issues Ruling: NFL Lockout Is Legal
Several weeks ago the NFL and NFLPA went before the 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals and stated their case for why the NFL lockout is legal (NFL's argument) and why it is not legal (NFLPA's argument). After the oral arguments, the courts said they would issue a ruling in due time but encouraged...
Labor Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Retirees
There is unrest among fans of the National Football League. A group of retired NFL players have declared their intentions to leave the Republic file a complaint against both the NFL Players' Association and the NFL owners. This separate movement, under the leadership of the mysterious Count Dooku...
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