Category Archives: Football Business

NFL Draft 2012 –

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

NFL Draft Day is closely watched by fans looking towards the future of their teams.  Quarterbacks were well represented in the draft with Cam Newton selected as the top pick of the draft by the Carolina Panthers and Christian Ponder being … Continue reading →

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BCS Bowl 2012 Dates –

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Four of the Five BCS bowl games still have a tentative schedule.  The BCS National Championship game is one of the dates that may be rescheduled.  Currently, the BCS National Championship game is scheduled for January 9th but it could be moved … Continue reading →

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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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NFL & Players Extend Contract –

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The players’ union and the NFL agreed to a 7 day contract extension.  The extension will provide more time for negotiators to work out an agreement and avoid a work stoppage.  Wihout an extension the collective bargaining agreement would have expired last … Continue reading →

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NFL Return To Los Angeles –

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

One stadium planner is attempting to bring a professional football team to Los Angeles.  The stadium planner hopes that one of the 32 NFL teams will make the move to Los Angeles and a new 75,000 seat stadium.  The stadium … Continue reading →

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Denver Broncos Declare Orton Starter –

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Denver Broncos announced that Kyle Orton is their starting quarterback.  Fans of Tim Tebow have been waiting for him to takeover the starting role.  The Broncos could be attempting to raise the value of Orton for possible trade talks.  … Continue reading →

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NFL Talks –

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The current NFL collective bargaining agreement will expire on March 4th.  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has asked players to avoid a lockout and negotiate terms of the agreement.  Currently, players keep 60% of the revenue and owners would like that figure … 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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Tom Brady Wins MVP –

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won the Associated Press Most Valuable Player Award.  Tom Brady received all 50 votes and won his second MVP award.  The New England quarterback threw 36 touchdowns and only 4 interceptions on the season.  Brady set … Continue reading →

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Belichick WIns AP Coach Of The Year –

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Bill Belichick won the AP Coach of the Year award for the third time with the New England Patriots.  Belichick also won the AP Coach of the Year award in 2003 and 2007.  The only coach to win the award more … Continue reading →

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NFL TV Revenue –

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The NFL Special Master ruled that the NFL can have access to 2011 television revenue.  The ruling is expected to be appealed by the NFLPA who opposed the move.  The union claims that the it would violate the collective bargaining agreement … Continue reading →

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Harbaugh To San Francisco –

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a five year $25 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers.  The Stanford coach led his team to a top 5 ranking and a 12-1 season.  Contract talks between Harbaugh and the Miami Dolphins broke down and … Continue reading →

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Andrew Luck Returning To Stanford –

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Andrew Luck has chosen to return to Stanford for one more season and to finish his degree in architectural design.  Luck would have been the number one selection in the draft by the Carolina Panthers.  Andrew Luck threw for 3,338 yards, completed … Continue reading →

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