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Power, Penn State and Joe Paterno’s Legacy
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted January 29, 2012 at 5:20pm

This week Joe Paterno, the former Penn State iconic football coach, was laid to rest. In his 46 years as the Nittany Lions coach, he accomplished athletic goals most coaches can only dream of: National championships, the winningest record in college footb...more

Minnesota Golden Gophers Debut New Gridiron Gear For 2012
by A Glam Slam
posted January 23, 2012 at 11:06pm

The Minnesota Gophers will have a new look when the team takes the field for the 2012 season-opener on September 1st, against UNLV. College teams have continued to push fashion boundaries as it relates to their uniforms, a concept most evident in Maryland...more

Joe Paterno dies at 85
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 22, 2012 at 12:26pm

Joe Paterno, 85, died today of complications from lung cancer treatment in State College, Pa., where he coached the Penn State Nittany Lions to two national titles in a Division I-record 409 games. His family announced: It is with great sadness that we...more

My name is Liz. And mine is Katie. We play real tackle football. No, not in our underwear.
by anngaff
posted January 21, 2012 at 6:52pm

I was on the WIN for KC Facebook page and noticed this video posted by KC Tribe players Liz and Katies Sowers (yup they're sisters). I don't need to say anything else, just watch the video. Well done ladies. Well done. More about the Women's Football A...more

University of Montana Football Players Linked to Wave of Sexual Assaults
by Title IX Blog
posted January 19, 2012 at 6:55pm

An article in Huffington Post describes an alarming series of sexual assaults involving football players at the University of Montana. Most recently, an incident in which multiple football players are accused of drugging and raping two female students ha...more

Ava Shmueli Wins NFL National Punt, Pass and Kick Award Representing the Miami Dolphins
by anngaff
posted January 18, 2012 at 6:48pm

Boca Raton resident Ava Shmueli  wins National Punt, Pass and Kick Contest in Baltimore, MD Photo courtesy of Miami Dolphins. via Miami Dolphins press release BALTIMORE, MD – Boca Raton resident Ava Shmueli took home the girl’s 10-11...more

The Big Tebowski does it again
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted January 10, 2012 at 1:39am

Tweet Yes, it was a short pass that a speedy Demaryius Thomas turned into victory. Yes, the Pittsburgh secondary was curiously out of position, with no one deep to prevent an overtime touchdown. But Tim Tebow got the ball to Thomas at the end of another...more

BCS BS?
by Draft Day Suit
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:33am

The 2011 College Football bowl season is almost over. Thank God. (And if you know me, you know that is a hard statement to make.) Oh don’t tell me you haven’t noticed how awful it’s been, and not just the ‘lesser’ non-BCS bo...more

The great Super Bowl commercial sell-out
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted January 5, 2012 at 12:13am

Tweet If you were looking for some place to invest that extra $4 million you found between the sofa cushions, it’s too late to plunk it down for a Super Bowl commercial. All the ad space is gone, and the above figure is for a precious 60-second me...more

OSU Football Head Coach Mike Gundy Presents Fiesta Bowl Trophy to Shelley Budke
by Swish Appeal
posted January 3, 2012 at 9:49pm

In November, the OSU family lost four souls in a plane crash. The day the news broke, the OSU football team saw their unblemished record tarnished in Ames, Iowa as the Cyclones handed the Cowboys a double-overtime loss. That day, some were upset that th...more

Big Ten Behind the Times
by The Track & Field Superblog
posted January 2, 2012 at 1:47am

Image: BigTen.org Last week, the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences announced that they are aiming for interconference scheduling agreements beginning in 2017. While the partnership is for all sports, the most noticeable changes will be seen in football. Th...more

Fashion Experts Break Down Best & Worst College Football Uniforms
by A Glam Slam
posted December 26, 2011 at 8:57pm

Even the slightest change in a team’s uniform, be it a color adjustment or a helmet addition, can send college football fans into a fashion frenzy. Amidst the BCS shake-ups and NCAA scandals this year, fashion was a major focus throughout the 2011 s...more

ESPN Launches BCS "Bowl Bound" Apparel Collection by ADIDAS
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:41pm

After a hard fought season, ten college football teams have secured spots in BCS Bowl Games. In honor of their achievements, a special collection has been created to allow fans to celebrate their team’s success. ESPN consumer products announced the ...more

Marchesa Wants to Design a Line of New York Jets Women's Tees
by A Glam Slam
posted December 16, 2011 at 11:37pm

NFL gear for women has received a major fashion overhaul in recent years. Apparel and accessories are more suited to the wants and needs of female fans and the league developed a dedicated “NFL Women’s Apparel: Fit For You” campaign to r...more

Winning With Style: Heisman Ceremony Style Rankings
by A Glam Slam
posted December 13, 2011 at 2:16am

Much like the NFL draft or the NBA draft, the Heisman Trophy ceremony puts young players on a big stage. Though fans are most eager to see who will snag the coveted trophy, all eyes are also on the fashion. And when it comes to college football’s mo...more

Madonna to perform at Super Bowl XLVI
by Pretty Tough
posted December 5, 2011 at 9:08am

We may not know which two football teams are playing Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis but we now know who will be rocking the stage during the halftime show. Confirming a not-so-well-kept secret, the NFL and NBC announced du...more

Detroit right tackle Monique Howard: Girls can do what boys can do
by Fair Game News
posted November 24, 2011 at 12:51pm

Monique Howard, right tackle for Pershing High   By Laura Pappano Thanksgiving football, of course, involves Detroit. And while the NFL will get plenty of attention today, there has been another Detroit football story out there this season. ...more

Hearing Impaired Athlete Changes Stereotypes
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted November 19, 2011 at 3:50pm

                                      The crack of the bat, the cheers from...more

And the Horse’s Patoot Salute goes to...Pat Lynch
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted November 16, 2011 at 10:47am

I haven’t awarded a Horse’s Patoot Salute in a while, but I have a new winner for you. The Horse’s Patoot Salute is my personal award for coaches, athletic administrators, physical education teachers and athletes who demonstrate stunning levels of ...more

Monique Howard Plays Right Tackle On High School Football Team (VIDEO)
by Pretty Tough
posted November 11, 2011 at 11:03am

  Monique Howard is playing with the boys The 6’1″ 190-pound senior (and former basketball player)  plays right tackle on Pershing High School’s football team, and by all indications, she holds her own. Howard has impressed many with her grid...more

MJ’s 13-year-old daughter recruited by Lingerie Football League?
by Pretty Tough
posted November 4, 2011 at 12:44pm

Obviously this is a publicity stunt but it’s downright creepy nevertheless. After announcing  its intentions to start a youth division, reports have surfaced that the Lingerie Football League has reached out to superstar Michael Jackson’s 13-year-old...more

Women's Professional Football Tryouts!
by Dirt-n-the skirt
posted November 1, 2011 at 11:30pm

The time has come to strap on your cleats and shoulder pads and show off your skills. Bring your speed, agility, strength, and love of tackle football to your city tryouts. Don't miss your chance, for most teams the last chance to tryout for the 2012 se...more

Women's Australian Rules Football is growing
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted November 1, 2011 at 11:55am

The Banshees, the Shamrocks, Demons and Angels. Sounds like Roller-Derby day, but they're all women's football teams in the Australian Rules code. Played with an oval ball which one player says "lands in front of you and can go anywhere" the fast game has...more