We saw last week in Cleveland that the G-men are far from unbeatable, and
coming off a short week following that Monday night performance, the Giants will
be at their most vulnerable position since their Super Bowl victory. Fortunately
for them, they return home to face the struggling 49ers, who have’t won a
game since hosting Detroit in Week 3. The Niners’ focus this year has been
on Frank Gore (who leads all NFL running backs in yards from scrimmage), but New
York has yet to allow a single 100 yard rushing performance all year. Expect the
Giants to control the tempo as the look to re-establish themselves near the top
of the pecking order.
Pick: New York Giants

The Steelers went into their bye week strong with a prime-time victory against
Jacksonville, while the Bengals limp home to Cincinnati with the only 0-6 record
in the NFL. With Carson Palmer out for his 2nd consecutive week, the Bengals
might try to re-establish their offense through the rushing game, but they only
average 72.2 yards on the ground per game. They might have trouble even reaching
that number, as the Steelers allow only 66.8 rushing yards per game and have
faced opponents with much more consistant ground attacks (Jacksonville,
Baltimore, Philly). Look for Pittsburgh to make a statement game after having 4
consecutive games decided by less than 10 points.
Pick: Pittsburgh

This game could go one of 2 ways – a low scoring chess match between 2 well
balanced potential playoff contenders, or a shootout between 2 quarterbacks who
aren’t afraid to air it out time after time. Either way, the edge has to go
with whichever team is able to break out of their respective rushing slump (each
team is averaging less than 100 yards per game rushing). In a game between two
predominatly passing teams, the team that can run better can control the clock,
throw the opposing offense out of rhythm by forcing them to sit on the sideline
and watch, and soften the opposing defense for the throws that are eventually
going to come. With that in mind, I give the edge to the Colts. Joseph Addai
(and Rhodes if Addai’s touches are limited by the injury he suffered last
week) is slightly more talented than Green Bay’s Ryan Grant, but more
important than that, Peyton Manning and offensive cordinater Tom Moore are the
best in the league at managing the clock and knowing when to use Addai to get
the most out of him. The Colts may have lost 2 early this year, but that
doesn’t mean they’re in line to lose many more.
Pick: Indianapolis

The Bears and Vikes are both tied with the Packers for control of the NFC
Central, and both head into their bye next week, so this has to be seen as an
opportunity to seize control of the division at this early point in the season.
It’s worth mention that the Bears’ 3 losses this season have been by a
total of 8 points. They have a natural ability to stay in any game until the
very end, which should be all Kyle Orton needs at Soldier Field to triumph over
a team that needed a questionable pass interference call to beat the terrrible
Detroit Lions in Minnesota. Frerotte may be a better option for the Vikings
offense than Travaris Jackson, but how can any team – even one with a great RB
tandem and defense like Minnesota – expect to win the pivotal games in the NFL
with either at the helm?
Pick: Chicago

Detroit at Houston

October 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If it weren’t for Matt Schaub’s inspired 4th quarter heroics against
Miami last week, this would be a battle of two winless teams. That said, these
teams are much farther apart than their records would indicate. The Texans have
had an extremely tough schedule thus far (opponents records, not including
Miami: 15-6) and have managed to keep games close, while the Lions have been
blown out by everyone from San Fransisco to Atlanta. In addition, they will be
without the services of their #1 wideout Roy Williams, having traded him to
Dallas for multiple draft picks in an effort to reap future rewards from this
tragic “rebuilding” present. It’s tough to envision a team the
Lions could beat, but if I could think of one, it wouldn’t have anyone on it
like Andre Johnson and Steve Slayton.
Pick: Houston

Fan gear is an integral part of any kind of sport. It’s something no sports fan can do without, a way of expressing yourself and showing your “team spirit”. Fans are ready to spend all their money on a desirable fan gear item – be it a hat with the favorite baseball team logo or an autographed photo of a sports celebrity.

Logo gear is a sure way to let the world know what team you support. T-shirts, jerseys, hats, accessories – every logo gear item is a certain statement. Even if you are not an ardent type of a fan painting face in your team colors or getting crazy tattoos done, you will definitely like a nicely designed watch or an elegant small locket with your favorite team logo on it. You don’t have to become a walking billboard to prove you are a diehard fan. In fact, fan and logo gear doesn’t mean aggressive, loud clothing as some people think of it. It can be very stylish and in good taste. Actually, you don’t have to be in for sports or a sports fan to wear such clothes and accessories. We all have a few sports wear pieces in the wardrobe, and a cool team or brand logo just adds to the design.

Different kids of memorabilia and exclusive autographed items are truly priceless for sports fans. That makes a brilliant gift idea for your sibling or friend who is into sports.

If he or she is a tennis fan, give him/her a nice tennis ball display case or a photo of his/her idol with autograph – and watch the happy smile. NBA fan will go ecstatic having got an original jersey or a stylish basketball ballbag as a gift. The number of choices is almost unlimited.

Whether you are choosing gear for yourself or somebody else, keep in mind a few things. It’s better to go for a professional licensed item even if it’s a bit on costly side, than getting a cheap fake and regret afterwards. The reason is obvious – always invest your money in quality to enjoy it for a long time. If you want to save, save on discounts rather than quality. Hunt for fan gear promotions and special offers online, compare the prices and additional expenses (e.g. shipping rates) and decide which is the best bargain for you. And don’t miss sports and fan gear coupons, offered by online stores – they will help you get cool fan gear at affordable price.

Atlanta Braves

October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Atlanta Braves have been based in Atlanta, Georgia since the year 1966. They a professional major league baseball team that competes in the National League’s Eastern Division. Between the years of 1991 and 2005, the Atlanta Braves won their division each year. It is the longest record of any North American professional sport. In addition, the Atlanta Braves have the distinction of having won over a dozen divisional titles, nine pennants, and three World Series.

The history of the Braves dates back to the year 1871 when a charter National Association team, the Boston Red Stockings, was founded. In 1876, it became a charter of the National League. It has remained a part of the league ever since, thus establishing the argument that the Braves are the longest running sports team in all of American sports.

Some even trace the Braves’ history all the way back to baseball’s first professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings. Upon the formation of the National Association, the backers of the Cincinnati team were unwilling to field a team in the new league. As a result, Red Stockings player and manager Harry Wright left, taking three of the team’s best players with him. They relocated to Boston and kept their nickname.

Between the years of 1912 and 1952, the team was known as the Boston Braves. From 1953 to 1965, they were the Milwaukee Braves. Before 1912, the team in Boston had many nicknames that weren’t official. These included Red Caps, Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, and Rustlers (after John Rustler owned the team.).

In the mid 1930s, after several poor seasons and bankruptcy, the team’s new owner, Bob Quinn, asked a crew of sports journalists to choose a new name for the team, hoping to revive their luck. They chose Bees, although the name never really caught on. Quinn was not even very enthusiastic, although the team members’ uniforms featured a giant letter B. From the year 1941, the team used the name Braves.

Come March, you can bet that everyone who follows college basketball is scouring the media to find out as much as they can about the twenty-day tournament that is also called “The Big Dance.” The fanatic groupies are devouring all the information they can–from the players’ stats, the hottest team gossip, and who, at the moment, is expected to take home the trophy–and even the mild enthusiasts are hungry for the latest news on the championship teams.

To get the full scoop, these fans will undoubtedly turn to a sports website. Designed for the hardcore followers and the casual observers, a sports website can be as specific or as general as you want it to be. For example, a basketball website may have a special section on March Madness that includes:

-interaction with sports fans around the world through a blog, forums, chats, and messaging

-up-to-date bios of the March Madness stars

-photos of the most heated moments in the tournaments

-histories of the teams

-a schedule of televised games

-March Madness trivia

-stats

One of the best things about a top-notch sports website is that fans can access it before, during, and after different games to get the latest breaking news. Do you have a rival team? Log on and find out what others are saying about them. Curious about a certain player’s strategy? Subscribe to a blog through a website and find out what another aficionado thinks. Really, a sports website is the most efficient way to share, swap, and celebrate sports information – all within the comfort of your own home. Best of all, you’re your own announcer, so your team is always the home team.

Sports fans deserve a website that is as stimulating as they are, especially during the seasons’ wildest and craziest events such as March Madness, the Superbowl, the Kentucky Derby, and the World Series (to name just a few). A well-crafted and entertaining website is just what they need to stoke their fire and keep the heat on.

Many sports websites today focus on just one team or a single sport. Certainly, this is a great way to gather a tight-knit, excited group that will be eager to share even the tiniest tidbit of related trivia. But, a website can also be all-encompassing and cover sports of all kinds. In this way, a wider variety of fans will interact with each other.

So, if you would like to have a hand in establishing a virtual athletic community, consider putting up a sports website. Before you know it, your site could have a following that rivals the NCAA, and logging on to it may become a national pastime in its own right.

NFL Knowledge

October 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

* What is the average height and weight of an NFL Football player?On the event of the NFL Kickoff Roster, in 2003, there were 321 players weighing in at a minimum of 300 pounds and 6’3” in height. Different positions require a different height and weight. But most of the players are required to be at least 6’1” in height and can a weigh about 245 lbs.
* What is the average salary of an NFL football player?

Based on the NFL Stats, the average earnings of the highest playing NFL team is reaching up to $895,716 (Pittsburg Steelers) and the lowest salary team is San Diego (Chargers) at an average of only $453, 800. Aside from that the football players also have a signing bonus every time they sign a contract and an allowance per game season. So, all in all, the average salary of an NFL football player ranges from $650,000 to $700,000.
* Where can you find the official rules and regulations of Pro Football?

The National Football League has the official rules and regulations of Pro Football. NFL set of rules consist of Official’s Jurisdiction, positions and its duties. Football’s officials are the umpire, the referee, head linesman, line judge, field judge, side judge, and back judge.

NFL has the definitions of the game, Summary and Penalties, field end zone and the official markings to avoid confusion in terms of goal lines, sidelines, and end lines.

Other sets of rules like fumble, double foul, unfair acts, kicking from scrimmage and intentional grounding of forward pass are also imposed by the NFL. Official Rules and Regulations of NFL are followed by the players in the whole game season.

Sports and fan gear such as team logo and gear has quite a history in America. No sooner had organized sports started becoming popular in the late 1800’s than the sporting goods industry appeared and fans flocked to buy a baseball glove or cap signed by their favorite player! To this day one of the most recognizable logos in history is the single letter “B” – the logo of the Brooklyn Dodgers who, incidentally, stopped playing in 1957. The world of sports grew and fans grew right along with it.

In today’s world the abundance of sports and fan merchandise can be overwhelming to the customer, so much so that it is often difficult to choose where to go to find the item you’re looking for. At team logo and gear retail stores, they often have streamlined the process to provide the easiest and most enjoyable shopping experience for all our customers with our easy-to-navigate website and unsurpassed customer service program!

Team logo and gear retail stores, has access to thousands of licensed professional sports and fan gear – from football to baseball caps. Customers have direct access to the leading stores in the industry today as well as the ability to take advantage of our many coupons, reduced shipping costs and other special promotions. The end result is, the customer receive exactly what you want, and at the best price!

Fans are often invited you to browse for a certain items or brand their own or take advantage of excellent customer service where qualified service representatives will work with their customers in determining which items to purchase and even “shop” for you, finding you the best deal possible.

Visiting local team logo and gear retail is not the only way for fans to shop. Many fans shop on the internet. Most online retailers carry items that they would normally not carry in a regular retail shop.

Logo and gear retail stores appreciate their fans passion for sports and look forward to them visiting their store!

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