TweetStudy time is over for the NFL’s reigning defensive player of the year. Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, who was drafted in 2003 after his senior season at USC but hadn’t earned his degree, has been awarded a bachelor’s in history from the school. Polamalu, a two-time All-American for the Trojans, took part with more [...]
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Super Bowl 2011: Could This Be Aaron Rodgers’ Defining Moment?
Posted by admin on January 28th, 2011
There are many questions going into this year’s Super Bowl. Which defense will outshine the other? Which coach will implement the best game plan? Which quarterback will do something special? Is this the year of Aaron Rodgers?
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Tags: aaron rodgers, ben roethlisberger, green bay packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, super bowl 2011 
Comments OffSuper Bowl rewards teams willing to take chances for glory
Posted by admin on January 27th, 2011
The New Orleans Saints truly blindsided the unsuspecting Colts when they opened the second half of Super Bowl XLIV with an onside kick. They recovered the ball and quickly turned a halftime deficit into a 13-10 lead. Although they would fall behind again, the play provided the momentum boost necessary to carry the Saints to a 31-17 victory and their first Super Bowl championship.
Christian Perspective on Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger
Posted by admin on January 21st, 2011
Michael Vick and Ben Roethlisberger both experienced great success on the field in 2010. Both of their stories have been described as “redemptive” in light of their past failures. Morals are the subject of a personal crusade for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who has beefed up enforcement of the league’s personal conduct policy. How should a Christian view Vick’s and Big Ben’s comeback in 2010? Do you have an opinion?
Posted in Faith, NFL Tags: ben roethlisberger, michael vick, nfl commissioner roger goodell 3 Comments »Aaron Rodgers outduels Michael Vick in most-watched wild-card game ever
Posted by admin on January 11th, 2011
The Green Bay Packers’ victory against the Philadelphia Eagles was the most-watched wild-card playoff game in the history of the National Football League. Sunday’s game was seen in 22.1 percent of U.S. households, making it the highest rated and viewed U.S. television program since the 2010 Academy Awards.
Posted in NFL Tags: aaron rodgers, baltimore ravens, green bay packers, kansas city chiefs, michael vick, philadelphia eagles, san francisco 49ers Comments Off“Playmakers” church sermon series football theme
Posted by admin on January 5th, 2011
“Playmakers” sermon series theme kit. Throughout scripture we find God calling out “Playmakers” and gamechangers to make a difference in their world. Nowhere in the Gospels do we see Jesus calling his disciples to partial obedience or half-hearted devotion.
Posted in Faith, NFL, Resources Tags: church media, church super bowl themes, football sermon series, super bowl outreach Comments OffThe Lovie Smith Miracle
Posted by admin on January 5th, 2011
Lovie Smith’s future with the Bears didn’t appear too bright early in September, but he just kept plugging along and winning games.
NFL MVP: Michael Vick or Tom Brady?
Posted by admin on December 20th, 2010
Tweet“The ballot is not due until the first Friday of 2011, but I have already filled in the name that goes next to MVP: Michael Vick,” says Ashley Fox. “Yes, I get a vote for the NFL’s most prestigious individual award, and while there are two games left in the regular season and I know [...]
Tim Tebow takes most snaps in practice
Posted by admin on December 17th, 2010
TweetESPN — The debate over whether Tim Tebow is ready for this might just be moot. Tebow is getting more snaps at practice with starter Kyle Orton nursing bruised ribs and the rookie might even get his first extended action of the season — if not his first start — when the Denver Broncos visit [...]
What Will Brett Favre Do in Retirement?
Posted by admin on December 15th, 2010
TweetNow that it’s over, and part of the history books instead of the NFL’s week-to-week reality, Brett Favre’s 297 consecutive starts streak deservedly will go down as one of the greatest individual accomplishments in sports. And nothing will ever change that, or lessen its impact. Though nothing has been decided yet, it certainly sounds like [...]
