New NFL Overtime Rules Are Crazy

On March 24, 2010, in NFL, by Lee Hernly

The NFL yesterday voted to change the playoff overtime rules. Under the new system, the team that gets the ball first in overtime could win the game with a touchdown. If that team scores a field goal, the other club would have a chance to get a possession and tie the game with a field [...]

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The Obama Curse Strikes Again – This Time In The Super Bowl

On February 8, 2010, in NFL, by Lee Hernly

During a Super Bowl pre-game interview, President Obama picked the Indianapolis Colts over the New Orleans Saints: Obama’s Super Bowl prediction was based on his opinion that the Colts have “perhaps the best quarterback in history.” “Peyton Manning is unbelievable,” the president told CBS’ Katie Couric during a live pregame interview. Still, Obama said he [...]

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Washington Redskins On Hulu.com (Video)

On February 1, 2010, in Video, tv, by Lee Hernly

If you’re like me and you have a really young son or daughter at home, that leaves very little time for TV watching. I catch reruns of some of my favorite shows on Hulu when I can. This weekend, when catching up with one show I noticed that Hulu nows carries NFL Network shows/videos. For [...]

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Russ Grimm – Finally a HOF Finalist

On January 9, 2010, in NFL, Washington Redskins, by Lee Hernly

Russ Grimm, one of the former Hogs during the Joe Gibbs I era as Washington Redskins coach, made the list of finalists this week for the Pro Football Hall of Fame (HOF). It is unconscionable that not one Hog has been elected to the HOF. This is one of the greatest injustices in the NFL. [...]

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Redskins Offseason Outlook

On January 9, 2010, in NFL, Washington Redskins, by Lee Hernly

Rick Snider (TheRickSniderReport.com) and John Keim of the Washington Examiner take a (windy) look at what the offseason might bring for the Washington Redskins. Now that we have a big name Coach, what will the rest of the offseason look like? (Cross posted to SportingNews.com) //

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Obama’s Thanksgiving PSA w/ NFL (Video)

On November 22, 2009, in NFL, tv, by Lee Hernly

If you’re like me, you’ll be watching a bit of football on Thanksgiving. If you do, you’ll probably see quite a bit of this PSA from the NFL and President Obama (nice throw Drew Brees!) on volunteerism and exercise. I wonder if SEIU’s Andy Stern gave his approval for using the kids in the video. [...]

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