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America’s Team? Dallas Cowboys Can Keep That Moniker

Posted: 8th November 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
First and foremost, allow me to explain that I in no way, shape or form expect to make any friends out of Dallas Cowboys fans from this article. But I digress, I have a duty to call them like I see them. For all those who disagree, I look forward to your intelligent debate that shall stem from this article in the comments section, so have away at it. There are ...

NFL Week Nine Preview: Pittsburgh-Denver

Posted: 4th November 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Denver Broncos (6-1) Monday November 9th, 2009 Mile High Stadium (Denver, CO) This game between the defending Super Bowl Champions and the surprising Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Kyle Orton and first year head coach Josh McDaniels, could either be the best Monday Night Football game that weÆve seen this year, or it could be a complete dud. The reason I say that is ...

Pittsburgh’s Hines Ward Voted League’s Dirtiest Player

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
During training camp, the illustrious magazine and website known as Sports Illustrated polled 296 NFL players, asking them the not so simple question: æWho is the dirtiest player in the league?Æ The top five winners (losers?) of the poll are as follows: 1. Hines WardùWide Receiver, Pittsburgh Steelers 2a. Joey PorterùOutside linebacker, Miami Dolphins 2b. Albert HaynesworthùDefensive Tackle, Washington Redskins 4. Roy WilliamsùSafety, Cincinnati Bengals 5. Kevin ...

Rod Woodson: The Man, The Myth, The Legend

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
After seeing what Rod Woodson could be and what he did in college, it was almost a no-brainer that heÆd be special in the pros. One of those players that comes along once in a very long time; If not once in a lifetime. Prior to the 1987 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers had suffered two losing seasons in a row and once again had a top-10 draft ...

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense Gets Offensive

Posted: 28th October 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
Steelers 27 Vikings 17 Living in Cleveland Browns TV coverage territory got me again, as the two teams played at the same time for yet another week. I did not get to view the game live as I was trick or treating with my daughter and younger sister. It was quite fun, a lot more than IÆd of had if IÆd of stayed to watch the Green Bay Packers dominate the ...

Phenomenal Previews: Tennessee Titans At Pittsburgh Steelers

Posted: 10th September 2009 by TJ Jenkins in NFL
2009 Kickoff Weekend Thursday, September 10th 8:30 PM Tennessee Titans (0-0-0) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (0-0-0) Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Capacity: 65,050 TV Coverage: NBC Last Meeting: Week 16, 2008 Titans 34 Steelers 14 All Time Series: Steelers 41-30 (includes post-season) Coaching: Steelers – Mike Tomlin (22-10) Titans – Jeff Fisher (128-102) Once again the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves beginning the NFL season on a Thursday night. The stakes this time are a bit higher however. The visiting Tennessee Titans ...