May 2011
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NFL: Court must honor labor law in lockout ruling →
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL says a recent legal response by the locked-out players does not dispel “serious doubts” previously expressed by an appeals court about a federal judge’s order that the…
Ward crowned Dancing With the Stars champion →
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hines Ward can add a disco-ball trophy to his Super Bowl shelf.
Peter King: NFL's impact on society raises... →
Ray Lewis thinks the absence of the NFL this fall will lead to a rise in crime across the country. What do fans think about that preediction? Peter Kings finds out in his latest mailbag.
Lions make business adjustments due to lockout →
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions say they have made some adjustments to their business operation because of the NFL lockout.
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Peter Kings Monday Morning QB at SI.com →
If you’re wondering why this board is so inactive with updates it is because of lack of NFL news.
I will still have automated updates provided by SI.com which were extremely helpful.
After a successful weekend of camping with my son and the cub scouts I looked over NFL news and found nothing has changed. The players and owners are waiting for June3rd and hence we are all waiting.
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Hasselbeck a fit for Vikings? →
Andrew Perloff: How lockout affects QB situations →
The lockout is having a tremendous impact on quarterback situations around the league. Andrew Perloff details 10 teams most affected by the layoff at the sport’s most vital position.
Who'll battle Luck for top '12 pick? →
Giants' Mara: Union strategy would lead to chaos →
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Giants owner John Mara has written an essay warning that the players’ strategy in the labor impasse, if successful, would lead to chaos in the NFL.
Lions claim their player-led drills are best in... →
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The locked-out Detroit Lions seem to be making the best of their situation.
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ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter updates the latest...
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WatchPFT LIVE The Informer calls in to speak with Mike Florio and talks about De Maurice Smith and if the NFLPA should question his leadership.
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NFL fans it is time to tell the players, 'Get back...
As some of you may know I have strongly advocated the players position on the NFL lockout. The Owners are the ones who have locked out the players and therefore the owners are at responsible for opting out of a CBA they upheld several times. The owners have also chosen to lockout the fans from the NFL. However the recent decision by the 8th circuit court to grant the NFL a full ‘stay’...
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“The ultimate power lunch, NFL style: Roger Goodell, De Smith and the Mediator...”
– Source ESPN Insider Adam Schefter via twitter is this another sign to a possible deal getting done or just and illusion to a deal getting done?
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WatchMadden NFL 12 over one hundred new features and enhancements in the Franchise mode alone!
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ShopMaster brings great insight for the Gameplay... →
My guy Shopmaster talks about the game play of Madden NFL 12 and why it is revolutionary on so many levels! A must read for all Madden NFL fans out there.
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McCann breaks down the 8th circuit court ruling →
SI.com When it comes to sports you read sports writers when it come to sports law you read Michael McCann. McCann breaks down what will happen now after the decision by the 8th circuit court and how the TV ruling by Judge Doty will enter the big picture.
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Peter Kings Monday Morning QB at SI.com →
Why Chris Collinsworth think the labor situation is miss, Kings top 100 players, and much, much, more.
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“Is this really what we want — judges determining so much about the future...”
– SI.com Cris Collinsworth NBC NFL analyst
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Will Broncos shop Orton? →
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CBSsports.com Fantasy Football Podcast
Dave...
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WatchI had read an interesting post in NESN.com this past week describing why Mark Herzlich would not have a chance to be a NE Patriot.
It claims that Tom’s agent Tom Condon had burnt bridges with the Patriots? Seems to m everyone has an excuse to keep this kid from playing instead of giving him a fair shot to play.
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“There’s nothing unusual about the way the 8th Circuit is behaving,’’. ...”
– University of Illinois law professor Michael LeRoy told the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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Ochocinco rides bull for 1.5 seconds, earns $10K →
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco backed up his promise to ride a 1,500-pound bull on the Professional Bull Riders circuit Saturday night, earning $10,000 for making it out of the chute…
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WatchSI.com As Eli Manning and others have shown, there’s more than one way to endure a lockout. Peter King discusses the pros and cons of player-only workouts, rookie playbooks and more.
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“I know you can never take business personal but i think its safe to say that...”
– @RobertMathis98Colts Defensive End ROBERT MATHIS via twitter
“At day 58 of this lockout, the NFL now has passed the mark it set in 1982 for...”
– ESPN Insider Adam Schefter Via twitter
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The NFLPA is inquiring if the owners had more... →
Sporting News and Sports Business Journal The NFLPA is planning to ask Judge David Doty to inquire about other possible breaches in the CBA revenue agreement between the players and the union. As Judge Doty begins to hear the arguments of compensatory damages in which the players are seeking a large sum of the $4 billion in TV revenue.
Remember that famous line in the movie “Jerry...
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Twin Cities suburb pitches new Vikings stadium →
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (AP) — The owners of the Minnesota Vikings said Tuesday that the team’s future is in the suburbs, announcing a deal with Ramsey County to collaborate on a $1.1 billion…
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NFL gets set for June 3rd appeal date →
SI.com The NFL filed a 74-page appeal to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court dictating the NFL’s position that Judge Susan Nelson had no jurisdiction, thus voiding her ruling. The appeal date is set for June 3rd in St Louis.
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N.F.L. Continues Effort to Maintain Lockout →
The NewYork Times gives some insight to the current NFL labor situation being argued in the courts. The ruling we are all waiting for is the possibility of the temporary stay being lifted by the 8th circuit court and stopping the NFL Lockout. The 8th circuit court will rule on the appeal on June 3rd.
Report: NFL may turn over drug testing to WADA →
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL may turn to the World Anti-Doping Agency to oversee testing of players for performance-enhancing drugs, The New York Times reported, one of many changes it is mulling if…
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Panthers WR Smith to the Chargers? →
BleacherReport.com In the endless parade of NFL trade rumors the newest is Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith is headed to the Chargers.
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The NFL is talking to The World Anti-Doping Agency →
The NewYork Times is reporting that the NFL is talking to the World Anti-Doping Agency and certainly is inquiring about testing for HGH.
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WatchSI.com explores the in and outs of NFL Free Agency.
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The NFL is a Wasteland of football stories but... →
SI.com King talks about football. Nuff said.
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NFL looks to change free agency rules →
As the Lockout has not ended and a temporary stay granted to the NFL owners the NFL looks to future of free agency. A June 3rd date is set for the ruling of an appeal by the recent decision of Judy Susan Nelson who lifted the lockout. Only to have the 8th circuit appeals court to reinstate the lockout by granting a temporary stay by the owners.
With mot info on free agency click the link above.
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Packers to expand Lambeau →
SI.com Green Bay Packers official said Friday the team hopes to begin construction on an expansion of the south end-zone area at historic Lambeau Field after next year’s Super Bowl in February.”
Don Banks: Badgers' Clay among undrafted prospects... →
Despite running Wisconsin to the Rose Bowl, John Clay went undrafted by the NFL. With the alternate path via free agency closed by the lockout, Clay and others are left in limbo.
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““I don’t believe in curses,” said Hillis, who was in Manhattan recently.
“I...”
– The New York Times
Browns’ Peyton Hillis Hopes to Defy Madden NFL ‘Curse’
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Bolts' Applewhite arrested on suspicion of DUI →
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Police say San Diego Chargers linebacker Antwan Applewhite was arrested for investigation of DUI on Friday morning.
Vikings, governor close to deal for new stadium →
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton said Friday he met privately with Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf to discuss state funding of a new football stadium, and that he hoped a site…
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WatchG4 Goes in depth on Madden NFL 12
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Chicago BEAR TE Greg Olsen has a younger brother... →
Chicago Bear TE Greg Olsen’s younger brother is gaining lots of national attention. ESPN has a story about Kevin Olsen a highs school quarterback and rising national college prospect.
