Posts belonging to Category Just For Fun

ESPN.com Gets The Little Things Right

it’s fun to call out a broadcaster or a website when they make a mistake, but today I’m thinking I should also note that something was done right. Now, this isn’t a big thing… in fact, it is the littlest of things. ESPN.com got it right though.
For those of you that don’t know, [...]

Three Things That Suck About The Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals made it all the way to the Super Bowl following the 2008 NFL season, and they almost pulled off a victory too. That surely would have been something to see, the Arizona Cardinals as Super Bowl Champions. With the young talent they have on the roster and the highly thought [...]

Can The Lions Solve ALL Their Problems With A New Logo?

Coming off of an 0-16 season in 2008, the 2009 Detroit Lions will look completely different on the field. Okay, not completely different… and not in a way that affects how they play on the field… but they will look different.
Since 1961, the Detroit Lions have taken the field with their famous blue lion [...]

Three Things That Suck About The Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have only really existed since 1997, but have been quite successful since then. The team puts up one of the more consistent winning records in the entire NFL and has had numerous great players, as well as one of the more respected head coaches in the league. With such a [...]

Three Things That Suck About The New England Patriots

In recent years, few teams have been more successful than the New England Patriots. The team won three Super Bowl titles in four years during the early 2000s and has also appeared in two other big games. There is a lot to love about the New England Patriots, but because this series is [...]

Three Things That Suck About The New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints came into the league in 1967 and over the years the team has had some rough years in the NFL. There is a lot to like, even love, about the team… but here are three things that suck about the New Orleans Saints.
1. Mediocre Players From Louisiana, How’s That [...]

Three Reasons Why Every Team In The NFL Sucks

Coming hot on the heels of yesterday’s “Five Things That Suck About The National Football League“, we’ve decided to expand this into a series. Starting today we’ll tackle Three Reasons Why Every Team In The NFL Sucks. Check back every so often for a new team and find out why they suck. [...]

Five Things That Suck About The National Football League

The National Football League is just awful. Okay, not really. We all love the NFL so much for so many different reasons. The competition and parity in the league make it one of the most unpredictable and exciting sports to watch and follow. The league’s fans love it for a number [...]

The Top Ten Craziest High School Mascots In The Country

This one is so great that I wish I had thought of it myself. Here is a link to a post about the top ten strangest high school nicknames in the country. You need to check these out, some are just classic. My personal favorite is the Fluvanna County Flying Flucos.
Is your [...]

What If Footballs Came Inside Oysters?

What If Footballs Came Inside Oysters?
Think for a minute… what if footballs were not made of leather or pigskin or even cheap rubber or vinyl. Think if instead they came inside oysters. Not only would this completely destroy the market for pearls, but it would also alter the football landscape as well.

Having been [...]

Football Players Who Had Roles In ‘The Longest Yard’

Football Players Who Had Roles In The Longest Yard
Here is a list of football players that were included in the filming of the movie ‘The Longest Yard’, both the original from 1974 and the 2005 remake.
The Longest Yard (1974)
Burt Reynolds (Florida State University)
Sonny Sixkiller (University of Washington)
Ray Nitschke (Green Bay Packers, Pro Football Hall of [...]

Breaking Down The EA Sports Madden Football Curse

Breaking Down The Madden Curse
 
Athletes and sports fans have always been some of the more superstitious people around.  Dressing with the same clothes, repetitive pre-game rituals, and more are common signs at most sporting events.  One superstition is the Madden Curse.  The Madden Curse is the belief that a player, or his team, will have [...]

What To Bring For A Successful Tailgate Party

What To Bring For A Successful Tailgate Party
Whether you’re attending a football game or any other sporting event, tailgating is fast becoming an American pastime. Here are __ steps to a successful tailgater party.
What to bring:

Tarps, ropes, bungee cords, tables & chairs, table cloths
The cooking apparatus of your choice: BBQ Grill is recommended, [...]

Politics Mixed With Humor!

If you are interested in some political entertainment, check out formykountry. A great read with some great humorous looks at politics in general, and conservative issues specifically.
Check out the post related to the political lessons we can gain from playing X-Box!
In times like we are in today, it is nice to see serioius issues [...]