Clash of the Egos
Mar 10th
Terrel Owens and Chad Johnson are arguably two of the biggest ego’s in the NFL. With their displays of self affection known to anyone who follows the NFL. Both are known for putting up big receiving numbers, talking smack, and of course their touchdown celebrations. Despite tehir on field performances both have drama that is displayed off the field. It is safe to say that most of what these receivers do is aimed and getting and attention and is usually surrounded by controversy, some good and some bad. Throughout the years both have given the media their fair share of moments to remember, take a look at some of the fan favorites.
Terrel Owens memorable events:
- Play Boy Controversy
- Fall out with Donovan McNabb and Eagles
- I “love” my quarterback incident w/Tony Romo
- Attempted Suicide
- Spitting in DeAngelo Halls face
Chad Johnson memorable events:
- Changes his name legally to Chad Ochocinco
- Races hores in 100 meter dash for charity
- During game with Patriots kicks a pat.
- Starts up popular phrase “Kiss the baby” and “Child please”
Both of these receivers despite their big attitudes have put up big numbers in their career; both hold franchise and league records in various categories. So two big time players with even bigger egos is what it boils down to. Is it possible to put the two on the same team? We will find out.
This tuesday Terrel Owens was headed for Cincinnati to meet with the coaching staff to discuss possibly joining the Cincinnati receiving core. Chad Johnson is pushing hard to get Terrel on his team because he recognizes the fact they have no deep threat. Look for these two big egos to possibly get together for a team that will be not missed by the media.
Will ND Finally Give In And Loose Its Independent Status?
Mar 9th
With the BCS structure up in the air, and both the Big 10 and Pac 10 looking to possibly expand, the question remains: is Notre Dame going to finally give up its independence?
Notre Dame, previous to recent years, has always been one of the most dominant football teams year in and year out. With the third most wins all time and tying for the most Heisman trophy winners, ND is one of the great american football teams. The school always seems to have this alure about it; strange things happen with this school that just make you ask why! For instance, even with poor season in recent years, they have one of the most lucrative TV deals of any team with NBC, reported being worth 9 million a year.
Adding to this allure is the schools independent status… They belong to the Big East for basketball, but prefer to call their own shots in football. Finally this may come to an end. As a Big 10 fan, I would love to see Notre Dame as an addition. It would work perfect! They already have legendary rivalries with Michigan and Ohio State, amongst others less prestigious; plus they gain valuable BCS leverage in terms of achieving a National Championship.
Make the right decision ND, join the Big 10! We would love to see you! (And beat up on you…. Michigan Fan 
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Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault
Mar 7th
Ben Roethlisberger was accused of sexual misconduct. He allegedly sexually assaulted a 20 year old college woman at a nightclub in a college town. This is Roethlisberger’s 2nd time he has been involved in a sexual assault or misconduct in a year. Roethlisberger was also accused of raping a young woman at the Lake Tahoe hotel and casino in 2008.
According to the nightclub owner, Roethlisberger went into the VIP room with three big men and they did not allow any other men to enter the room. According to sources, there were also about 20 to 30 women going in and out of the VIP room of the club during the night. The Police in Milledgeville, Georgia are investigating the incident to see what actually happened. It is hard to say what actually happened the two nights where he was accused, but we must remember a few things: he has not been charged on either of these two accusations, and that there have been two accusations. I am starting to get a bit skeptical of Big Bens problems off the field. He is a very likable guy, but this is tainting his reputation drastically and I think he needs to start to take it easy on the whole “clubbing” scene.
Fish Oil? Are you taking the right stuff?
Mar 6th
Fish oil for years has been an essential supplement for athletes and individuals looking to support their health. Fish oils have many benefits for the body; these
benefits can be attributed to their high concentration of Omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for along list of bodily functions; the list is extensive some of the most important benefits can not be overlooked.
- Increased cell membrane health- fish oils contribute to growth of healthy and adaptive cells which allows the cells to be more responsive to changes in the cellular environment (i.e. loosing weight and gaining muscle).
- Activation of fat burning genes- fish oils actively promote the body’s functioning of fat burning lypolytic genes to holistically burn fat.
- Reduce inflammation- Omega 3 fatty acids have a remarkable ability to reduce inflammation in joints and muscle tissue after a workout.
- Improves blood flow to brain- fish oils act as a “cellular lubricant” in the body allowing for the increased blood flow to the brain, for better mental health.
- Decrease blood pressure- fish oils are wonderful stress reducers as they prevent the production of adrenal hormones in response to stress, helping to keep your blood pressure low.
Obviously fish oils are remarkable for their health benefits and there are many reason(above) that you can argue for their use. But recently a study was produced by a non for profit group which reported that of the top 10 companies selling fish oils 3 were containing high levels of pcb’s. PCB stands for Polychlorinated biphenyl compounds which were banned in the 1970’s for their carcinogenic effects. So despite all the benefits that fish oils have behind them you must be cautious of what you are putting into your body. See the full report of all companies that violated the level of allowed pcb’s here. Of the supplements tested the ones with the lowest overall pcb were; Solgar Norwegian Cod Liver Oil and Twin Lab Norwegian cod Liver Oil. All in all fish oil has many benefits that cant be denied and we still recommend its use but it is important as with anything you put into your body that you do your research before hand.
NFL Free Agents: Where Will They Go?
Mar 4th
The NFL free agent market is about to open up and its going to be a grand opening. Teams are looking to improve and there will be no time wasted. Some of the bigger names being thrown around are Antrel Rolle, David Tyree, Derrick Mason, Adewale Ogunleye, and many others. The big one that everyone has their eye on is Julies Peppers. The main contender as of now is the Chicago Bears, they are in desperate need of a pass rush and with Urlacher back in the Defensive line-up it could be a giant snag for this team. Another couple free agent’s teams are clamoring for are Dunta Robinson from the Houston Texans and the infamous Brandon Marshall from the Denver Broncos. Still both a pair of younger talent’s that are explosive and would be a great extension for any team. Teams that will be making moves are the Raiders, Bears, Cowboys, and even the Pats, but never count out anyone to surprise the league with a giant pick up.
Prepare for names and draft picks to shake up the league. Remember that if a team doesn’t do much in the free agent market look for that move up in draft picks, certain teams are looking for talent outside the market. Other water cooler talk involves Terrell Owens, Where will he go next? The two teams that are buzzing are the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals. This could be a great waste of money or a great target for either Flaco or Palmer to throw to. For more about this NFL news.
The free Agent market opens Friday at 12:01 AM
