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Stories tagged with: football
10 Maddening Football Cliches That Won’t Die
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http://www.onlinecertificateprograms.org/blog/2011/10-madden...
With the average football game lasting more than three hours, it's not easy for play-by-play men and analysts to fill air time. Think about it — the average broadcast pairing calls 16 games per season, working in the neighborhood of 48 hours.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
2 months, 4 weeks, 22 hours agoTags: football, Cliches, game, sports, broadcast 
The Rise and Fall of Jerry Sandusky
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http://www.zencollegelife.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-jerry-san...
The revelation that Jerry Sandusky, one of college football's most successful defensive coordinators for more than two decades, allegedly sexually assaulted eight boys — and possibly more — has already damaged reputations and permanently scarred Penn State football. Amid the comparatively less severe scandals that have surfaced in college football over the past year, the repulsing details have reminded both fans and casual observers about life's real problems. The sport is composed of humans, both good and bad, with tremendous flaws, and Sandusky is a prime example. During his is best years, he was considered the leading candidate to replace Paterno as Penn State's head coach, and was praised for his character as he founded The Second Mile, a nonprofit organization that was supposed to help at-risk youth. Now, he's merely seen as a monster. Here are the key points in the steady rise and precipitous fall of the life of Sandusky.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
3 months, 5 days agoTags: Jerry Sandusky, college football, football, scandals, sports 
Thanksgiving’s 10 Most Memorable Football Games
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http://www.onlinecertificateprograms.org/blog/2011/thanksgiv...
Football is just as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey, dressing, and your annoying, inescapable relatives. As a matter of fact, when the turkey is burned and your drunken Uncles Ronnie won't get out of your ear, you can always rely on one of the games to serve as a welcomed distraction. Listed below are the best Turkey Day matchups since the beginning. These captivating performances and memorable finishes were sweeter than grandma's pumpkin pie.
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College Football’s 10 Most-Hyped Games of All Time
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http://www.onlinecertificateprograms.org/blog/2011/college-f...
The games listed below have been the most anticipated in college football history because of the aforementioned reasons. In the context of their eras, each was truly thought to be the "Game of the Century."
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Submitted by jackwillstone
3 months, 2 weeks, 1 day, 20 hours agoTags: college, football, game, Hyped 
10 Reasons Why Football is More Popular Than Baseball
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http://www.satellitedish.org/blog/2011/10-reasons-why-footba...
Baseball has historically been considered America’s national pastime; but football is clearly the most popular sport in America today, and there are a number of reasons why.
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10 Underrated Picks for This Year’s NFL Draft
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http://www.collegecrunch.org/feature/10-underrated-picks-for...
A team's draft fortune is often determined by its least celebrated selections. Every football fan is familiar with the stories of Tom Brady, Rodney Harrison and Donald Driver, each of whom were late-round draft picks not expected to make significant impacts. There were draft day unknowns such as Jerry Rice, who honed their skills at small, lesser known colleges and blossomed into Pro Football Hall of Famers. As you follow your team's every move on draft day, keep the following potential diamonds in the rough in mind — one just might propel your team to the next level.
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Submitted by GoldenHeart
9 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 19 hours agoTags: NFL Draft, team, soprts, Underrated Picks, football 
The 10 Highest Paid Coaches in College Sports
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http://www.universityreviewsonline.com/2011/02/the-10-highes...
Athletic departments don't hesitate to shell out millions upon millions of dollars to bring in qualified coaches in football and basketball, the two high-revenue sports.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
11 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours agoTags: college sports, Coaches, salary, Athletics, football 
10 Most Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Shows
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http://www.bestcollegesonline.net/blog/2011/10-most-memorabl...
Throughout the years, halftime performances have grown in popularity as the names get bigger and the shows get better.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
12 months, 2 weeks, 22 hours agoTags: super bowl, sports, football, Halftime shows, Memorable 
10 Biggest Super Bowl Fiascos
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http://www.onlinedegree.net/10-biggest-super-bowl-fiascos/
In the past, some reveled in it while others found it bothersome, as it contributed to a few memorable fiascos that added drama, horror or humor to an already exciting week.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
12 months, 2 weeks, 1 day, 21 hours agoTags: super bowl, sports, football, Fiascos, America 
10 College Football Head Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2011
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http://www.bestcollegesonline.net/blog/2011/10-college-footb...
This time last year, the names bandied about included Rich Rodriguez, Dan Hawkins, Ralph Friedgen and Tim Brewster, all of whom lost their jobs during or after the 2010 season.
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Submitted by sunnyspeaks
12 months, 2 weeks, 4 days, 23 hours agoTags: football, Coaches, career, sports, college sports
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