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Chiefs coach Andy Reid is one win away from joining some impressive company in NFL coaching history. If Reid’s Chiefs win the AFC Championship Game, he’ll coach in the Super Bowl with his second team, having previously taken the Eagles to the Super Bowl. Reid would become the seventh coach to take two franchises to…
via Andy Reid can be seventh coach to take two franchises to Super Bowl — ProFootballTalk
Well, it’s official. According to multiple reports, Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal and will leave Tuscaloosa as a graduate transfer for the 2019 college football season. After a tumultuous final season with the Tide, the former Alabama star leaves head coach Nick Saban’s program a larger-than-life hero. Hurts could’ve left…
via As He Takes His Final Bow, Alabama Fans Honor Jalen Hurts’ Legacy — fanbuzz.com
Dinosaurs are awesome and simply don’t get utilized enough in professional sports as mascots. Why should the Toronto Raptors be the only pro team with an extinct beast cheering them on? In 2020, Tampa Bay could adopt the flying ally of ancient skies – the Pterodactyl. Spelling would be a nightmare, which is why I opted for the “Terror” moniker instead.
Seattle is weird and hip…what city could appreciate a mythical mascot more? The Seattle Cyclops would have a singular focus and drive – bring home the inaugural XFL championship. I can hear the crowd chanting, “Eye on the prize! Eye on the prize!”
D.C. is a hub of political movement where squawking what the people want to hear will earn you a career. I know the XFL is cleaning up it’s brand but this team could really embrace trash-talking. They could even host a smack-talk workshop and invite local politicians to give pointers.
Situated on the Gulf of Mexico, Houston has battled the water monster repeatedly and tamed the wild beast. Now it’s time for Houston to release their fury on the XFL!
One team gets to be the guinea pig and it’s New York. Public transportation and famous deli establishments abound in The City That Never Sleeps. This is a unique opportunity for a pro team to utilize a corporate sponsor – Subway. Soccer teams do it, why not a trial run in the XFL?
The armadillo is the official state mammal of Texas. Typically the armadillo aren’t feared, but imagine a very muscular armadillo, plated in armor, ready for battle. Also this armadillo is hostile. Nobody wants to deal with that.
It’s the best original team name and logo from the initial XFL launch. Use it again! Where in the world is road rage more prevalent than L.A.? According to smartertravel.com, L.A. drivers spend the most hours stuck in traffic compared to other U.S. drivers. This is a match made in Heaven…or Los Angeles.
A local brewery has made quite the name for themselves, perhaps they would be interested in sponsoring an XFL team? Anheuser-Busch has been promoted by Clydesdales in tons of Superbowl commercials, why not support the St. Louis franchise and get exposure in the XFL?
Saints tight end Benjamin Watson announced last week that he will retire at the end of the season and the response to that news noted the impact that Watson has made off the field in addition to what he’s done on it over the course of his 15-year NFL career. That off-field work was also…
via Benjamin Watson named this week’s NFLPA Community MVP — ProFootballTalk
Florida’s appearance in the 2018 Peach Bowl following a down 2017 season left Gator fans and the Southeastern Conference surprised to say the least. With no real major player changes, much of UF’s success and quick turnaround can be attributed to first-year head coach and offense-minded Dan Mullen. Mullen will be compensated for his team’s…
via Dan Mullen’s Salary This Season is Enough for Most People to Retire — fanbuzz.com
The Valdosta State Blazers are national champions in NCAA Division II football. They won their fourth national championship in program history 49-47 over the Ferris State Bulldogs at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, TX. VSU ends their season on top at 14-0. From ncaa.com: Valdosta State entered the game with DII football’s top scoring offense, […]
via Valdosta State Football is a National Champion! — Georgia Sports Blog
When the Arizona Hotshots signed Jake Krause, they found an overlooked gem from Bemidji State. Krause performed well at the Gophers’ Pro Day March 28th when he bench-pressed 225 pounds 33 times and showed explosiveness with a 30 inch vertical – which is more impressive when you consider Krause tips the scales at 305 pounds. The unknown outsider made the Golden Gopher players look bad. Gopher coaches and NFL scouts were curious – who is this guy?
Jake’s successful college career almost never happened. Doctors diagnosed Krause with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma his freshman year at Bemidji. College and football faded into the background. Krause was headed home for treatment. A string of chemotherapy sessions five hours long were used to kill the cancer. In May 2014, a PET scan showed his cancer was wiped out.
Upon his return, Jake dominated opponents and academics. Krause secured NSIC All-Conference honors his junior and senior years while earning academic recognition his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. The NSIC awarded Jake the Glen Galligan Award in 2017, which not only recognizes academic accomplishment but also honors community involvement.
It’s hard not to cheer for Krause as he suits up for the Arizona Hotshots in February 2019. With all he’s overcome, it’s hard to believe the AAF won’t be next.
In a few short days, college football’s bowl season will be alive and well. It will be two weeks of pure madness with games filled with intriguing matchups and some weird sponsors attached to the name. There is just one glaring problem: A lot teams each committee picked will be watered down to the point of…
via College Football Has a Serious Bowl Game Problem Right Now — fanbuzz.com
By now, everyone understands people in sports get paid. Whether you are a Texas high school football coach or a backup quarterback in the NFL, money gets tossed around like life is one gigantic board game. However, when you breakdown what the top athletes earn, it will definitely make you wonder why you couldn’t be…
via Steph Curry Makes More in 1 Game Than Some Families Do in 10 Years Combined — fanbuzz.com
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