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Florida Prep Football Player Jonathan Semerene Kicks 70-Yard Field Goal

Tony Wright — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:07:40 +0000

Considering the San Francisco 49ers just released former Pro Bowl kicker David Akers, maybe the team should take a look at high school kicker Jonathan Semerene. The Florida prep school kicker can nail a 70-yard field goal, in the wind.

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See Baltimore Ravens Player Cary Williams Shove a Ref During Super Bowl 2013

TheFW Staff — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 07:04:48 +0000

Looks like Super Bowl 2013 is already causing controversy. During the second quarter, Ravens centerback Cary Williams shoved a referee who tried to get into a pile up.

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Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott Reunite For Skechers' 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 06:23:03 +0000

It's no big surprise that Joe Montana is in Skechers' 2013 Super Bowl commercial. The Hall of Fame quarterback has endorsed the shoe brand for a few years and has been in their past Super Bowl ads.

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11 Extreme Super Bowl Snacks

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:06:14 +0000

Only t-minus four days until the big game, so now is the perfect time to start thinking about the most important part of our Super Bowl party-- food. Nachos, sandwiches, pizza and anything greasy goes, as long as it's hardy and semi-manly. But how the heck are we supposed to choose with so many delicious options out there? Answer: go big.

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Manti Te'o's EHarmony Ad

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 07:04:37 +0000

After days of eagerly awaiting an explanation to the bizarre case of Manti Te'o (meanwhile thoroughly enjoying the Tweets) we finally have some answers in the form of his eHarmony ad.

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'NFL Bad Lip Reading' Makes Football Entertaining

Emerald Catron — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:07:33 +0000

The folks at BadLipReading have taken a stab at what NFL players, coaches and referees are saying on the field. We're guessing it's fairly accurate. It's mostly girls and food. And spitting in people's drinks. And really, re

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The Best Manti Te'o Jokes on Twitter

Emerald Catron — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:02:32 +0000

Have you been on Twitter lately? It's really just a repository for Manti Te'o jokes. Ever since it was revealed yesterday that Te'o's story about his perfect girlfriend dying of cancer was a big fat sham (for the full story, this is a good source), the only purpose anybody has to go on Twitter right now is to make jokes about it. Here are some of our favorites, although there are so many it's really hard to choose.

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Top 5 Football Stadiums In America

Scott Prather — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:11:47 +0000

Football is America's game. Whether it be high school, college, or pro, there are plenty of incredible football stadiums across this great Country. Let's take a look at the top 5.

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Football Player Gives Up Touchdown for Grieving Teammate

Emerald Catron — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 06:04:07 +0000

So this video might not make you cry, but the story probably will. Michael Ferns, a senior at St. Clairsville High in Clairsville, OH, gave up a touchdown one yard from the end zone so that his teammate, Logan Thompson, whose father died two days before, could score instead.

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New Orleans Saint Joe Morgan Scores Amazingly Acrobatic Touchdown

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 06:02:33 +0000

It's been a pretty rough year for the New Orleans Saints. Their head coach, Sean Payton, was suspended for the season for his role in the bounty-gate scandal and the team that went 13-3 in 2011 started the 2012 campaign 0-4.

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New Orleans Saints Fans File A Class-Action Lawsuit Against Roger Goodell & The NFL

Chris Reed — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:27:04 +0000

WWL-TV is reporting that members of the "Who Dat Nation" have filed a $80-Million class-action lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL. The lawsuit is headed by David James Macina, a St. Tammany resident and Saints season ticket holder.

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Watch David Akers Kick a History Making Field Goal

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:03:18 +0000

There aren't too many times that a NFL team will attempt a 63-yard field goal, since missing the difficult kick will result in great field position for the opposing team.

But with only seconds left in the first half in their game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers didn't have to worry about that when they sent kicker David Akers out to try what would tie the record for the longest kick in league history.

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From the Bird's Nest: Five Keys to Beating FIU

Jay Walker — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:18:25 +0000

The Cajuns are a whopping 17 point underdogs against the Panthers, who have impressive wins at Louisville and at home last week against UCF. For the Cajuns to pull the upset against the defending Sun Belt co-champions, here are five things that have to happen:

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Green, Burks named All-SBC

Jay Walker — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:27:19 +0000

Aurienne, Ortego named Honorable Mention

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High School Football Playoff Schedule

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:28:31 +0000

12 Acadiana area teams remain alive in the LHSAA football playoffs. View the schedule for Friday, November 19, below.

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LSU Defense Leads The Way In 51-0 Romp Of ULM

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:01:29 +0000

The LSU defense came up big, yet again, as the 5th-ranked Tigers routed the ULM Warhawks, 51-0, Saturday evening, at Tiger Stadium, in Baton Rouge. The Associated Press, and espn.com, have the story, below.

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Cajuns Fall One Play Short At FAU, 24-23

Steve Peloquin — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:01:18 +0000

Louisiana's Ragin Cajun football team dropped a close 24-23 decision to the FAU Owls, on Saturday night, in Boca Raton, Florida. Ragincajuns.com has the story, below.

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LSU Defeats Northwestern St., 87-78

Steve Peloquin — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:10:07 +0000

The LSU men's basketball team won their 2010-2011 regular-season opener, on Friday night, as the Tigers defeated the Northwestern St. Demons, 87-78. LSUsports.net has the story, with stats by espn.com, below.

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Cajuns Defeat A&M

Brandon Comeaux — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:50:37 +0000