Category Archives: Football

The Sports Archives History Lesson – Football’s Taunting Rule

Excessive gyrations, spiking the football, and wild celebrations after scoring a touchdown were considered unsportsmanlike by the NFL. Consequently,  the league decided to install the “Taunting Rule” which prohibited teams and players to exhibit this type of behavior. It is … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Spotlight on Bo Jackson

Vince Edward “Bo” Jackson was really an amazing athlete in his day. Not only did he win the Heisman Trophy in 1985, but he also became the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American Sports, baseball … Continue reading

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Jaguars beat Colts on Josh Scobee’s 59-yard field goal

The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-28 on a 59 yard field goal from Josh Scobee with no time remaining. Scobee joins the likes of Tom Dempsey (63 yards) and Matt Bryant (62 yards) to hit the longest winning … Continue reading

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Too much honey in Chad Ochocinco’s Honey Nut cereal!

This is great. You call up to make a donation to ‘Feed the Children’ using the phone number listed on the namesake cereal boxes of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco and you allegedly get a sexy female voice making … Continue reading

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Dallas Cowboy’s rookie gets pinned with 54K dinner tab!

Dez Bryant, rookie wide receiver, for the NFL Dallas Cowboys got his just payment for not carrying veteran teammate, Roy Williams pads during training camp…a rookie hazing tradition. That payment was a huge dinner bill of over 54K after Williams … Continue reading

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Peyton 2, Eli Manning 0; Colts crush Giants 38-14

Battle of the Football QB brothers goes to Peyton Manning once again as his Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Giants 38-14 in Indianapolis. Peyton, the older of the two, completed 20 of 26 for  255 yards, 3 TDs and … Continue reading

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Reggie Bush gives back the 2005 Heisman

Reggie Bush wanted to end the controversy and decided to relinquish the 2005 Heisman Trophy….like he had a choice? Rather than expose some bad history about his family accepting gifts and money from sports agents during his years at USC, … Continue reading

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Randy Moss voices displeasure with contract

Randy Moss would like a new piece of the action, similar to the same action that Tom Brady received with his extension.  I don’t believe the numbers will be the same however. After the New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati … Continue reading

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Saints over Vikings in defensive battle season opener

Drew Brees completed 27 of 36 for 237 yards and 1 touchdown while Brett Favre went 15 for 27, 171 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception as the New Orleans Saints got past the Minnesota Vikings 14-9 in New Orleans. … Continue reading

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Tom Brady still negotiating?

The word is that Tom Brady is still looking to close the deal with the New England Patriots. He could earn 6 million this year. Will Brady’s contract make him the highest paid player in the league? Only Peyton Manning … Continue reading

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