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LeBron’s “UnRegal” Night

By Mia M. Jackson There was absolutely nothing Kingly about LeBron’s game tonight. He needs to replace whatever words are swirling around his head with some positive, confident thoughts. He has no flu, no broken digits and he knows where his sweet shot his. LeBron hit only 3 of 11 field goal attempts and when [...]

Players Are People, Too!

Players Are People, Too focuses on the good and/or endearing stuff from the athletes we cover. We feature them on Sundays. If you have someone to suggest, email it to us fanhood@sidelinepass. com. Sunday, May 29th – Ron Artest The reasons to blast Ron Artest extend a mile long. But what he’s doing to raise [...]

Strong Shoulders: Kareem’s Documentary

by Mia M. Jackson The story of The Rens is fascinating and Abdul-Jabbar tells it lovingly, passionately. About two weeks ago, the sports world buzzed around the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar interview in which he admitted that he felt a certain way about his relationship with the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s call it “dissed.” He didn’t use [...]

May 26, 2011 Fan Info, Pro Player Info 0 Comments

Quiet Dog Bite Hard! Jaiquawn Jarrett Rock is NICE

Catching Up with Jaiquawn Jarrett In one week, Jaiquawn Jarrett’s life will change dramatically. Somehow, I don’t think the young man himself will change that much. Every now and again, you run across a young man like the talented Safety from Temple University who just lights up a room with his smile. There’s nothing to [...]

April 28, 2011 Facts and Figures, Fan Info, Pro Player Info 0 Comments

Raiders: “Back to you, JC.”

By Mia M. Jackson JC starts again for Oakland, with an injured Gradkowsi possibly out for the season. Do you think Jason Campbell is tired of the QB shuffle right now? During the last game, I waited to see what Gradkowski brings that Campbell doesn’t. I think it’s mainly attitude. Neither is lighting up the [...]

November 30, 2010 Featured Articles, Pro Player Info 1 Comment

First Denny, Now Derek: The HOT Cardinals Press Conference

It was not a good night in Phoenix. After an embarrassing loss to division rival San Francisco 49ers, the Arizona Cardinals quarterback was angered by a reporter’s question. Shots of a smiling Anderson following an interception led a field reporter to ask just what was so funny. “Why was something funny when you’re down 18 [...]

November 30, 2010 Pro Player Info 1 Comment

Weekly Wink: Heart in Week 9

The Heart of the Bills Halfway through the season, top teams are starting to break away. Some silently, like the New York Football Giants, who put up 41 with Eli at the helm playing almost up to his Super Bowl level. Others with a bang, like the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, both teams bringing [...]

November 9, 2010 Facts and Figures, Fan Info, Pro Player Info 0 Comments

Head to Toe! Cuties of the Week

Here’s a little something to get you through the rest of the week. Enjoy. Visanthe Shiancoe, Warm-Hearted Warrior Tight End, #81 Minnesota Vikings I see this man and immediately hear Isaac Hayes singing about Shaft, “right on.” But Shank is what they call him. Plenty of other names come to mind for this sexy tight [...]

October 27, 2010 Cutie of the Week, Pro Player Info 9 Comments

The Weekly Wink: Week 6

Weekly Wink – Week 7 Fo – Fo – Fo If ever there was a strange week in the NFL, this one was IT! Some teams, like the Oakland Raiders, the Cleveland Browns and the Kansas City Chiefs, showed up and showed out! Others, like the New Orleans Saints needed more Wheaties or something. In week [...]

October 21, 2010 Facts and Figures, News and Events, Pro Player Info 0 Comments

Tough but Tender Cuties of the Week

Brian Urlacher #54: Midwestern Tough When it comes to Brian Urlacher, the six-time Pro Bowler is the personification of the term “Alpha” male. Quarterbacks quake when they have to line up across form him and women swoon at his on and off field swagger. There is something sexy about a man who sweats and does [...]

October 20, 2010 Facts and Figures, Fan Info, Make a Pass, Pro Player Info 10 Comments