Category Archives: Football AFC

NFL Rule Changes –

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL made rule changes that effect kickoffs and the instant replay.  NFL owners voted 26-6 to move kickoffs to the 35 yardline.  The rule also requires that coverage players line up no more than five yards behind the kickoff.  Owners also voted to … Continue reading →

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NFL Changing Kickoff To 35 Yard Line –

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL owners are set to vote next week on moving kickoffs to the 35 yard line.  Currently, kickoffs are from the 30 yard line and have been since 1994.  In 1994, the league voted to move kickoffs to the 30 yard line to … Continue reading →

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Kevin Kolb Trade Talk –

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Kevin Kolb is starting to attract attention from at least three NFL teams.  A quality quarterback  like Kevin Kolb could bring the Philadelphia Eagles a first round draft choice, money, and/or a top position player.  Kevin Kolb is the back-up quarterback … Continue reading →

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Green Bay Packers Win Super Bowl –

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by a score of 31-25.  The Packers led the entire game and had a 21-10 halftime lead.  Aaron Rodgers was 24 for 39 and threw for 304 yards and three touchdowns.  Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Steelers Pouncey Out For Super Bowl –

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Pittsburgh Steelers center Pouncey is expected to miss the Super Bowl.  Pouncey hurt his ankle in the AFC Championship game against the New York Jets.  Pouncey is a Pro Bowl center and his injury will give the Green Bay Packers an … Continue reading →

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NFC Wins Pro Bowl –

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFC had a 42-7 half time lead over the AFC and held on to win the Pro Bowl 55-41.  The AFC tossed 5 interceptions and also lost a fumble.  There were only 3 penalties in the game by the NFC … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Bound Steelers –

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing for another Super Bowl ring against the Green Bay Packers.  Pittsburgh defeated the Jets by a score of 24-19 after having a 24-3 half-time lead.  This will be the 8th time that the Pittsburgh … Continue reading →

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Jets Defeat Patriots –

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 28-21 at New England.  The Jets led for most of the game and are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers next week in Pittsburgh.  Pittsburgh defeated the Jets in their … Continue reading →

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Steelers Advance To AFC Championship –

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a strong second half and managed to comeback to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 31-24.  The Steelers were down 21-7 at the half but scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter.  Pittsburgh is 9-0 against divisional teams in … Continue reading →

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Jets Beat Indy –

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The New York Jets kicked a 32 yard field goal with time running out to defeat the Indianapolis Colts.  Peyton Manning had just led the Colts on an 8 play 48 yard drive that ended with a field goal to … Continue reading →

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