packmule

Jul 4 2009, 11:11 PM

Former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens QB Steve McNair has died. He was 36. McNair and an unidentified woman were found shot to death inside a Nashville, TN condo today. McNair suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Very few details have been released, thus far, by the police. McNair's sudden and tragic death has understandably sent shock waves through the NFL community. Steve McNair played thirteen years in the league, drafted out of division I-AA Alcorn State. McNair was an NFL co-MVP in 2003, sharing the award with Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts. He played in one Super Bowl, in January, 2000 vs the St. Louis Rams.

Steve McNair epitomized toughness, dedication and sacrifice, all of these qualities making him one of the most respected players, and men, among other players and coaches throughout the league. He leaves behind a wife and four children.

Source: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9765822

As a dedicated fan of the Tennessee Titans and their former star QB this news tears a hole right through my heart.




Late edit: anyone wishing to leave condolences can sign a "guest book" at Legacy.com dedicated to the late Steve McNair. The link: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=4428240587114

packmule

Jul 8 2009, 09:06 PM

Police have now confirmed that Steve McNair was shot dead as he slept: http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/General_Football_News/FBN_McNair_Killed.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

To think of what this man did at a small college like Alcorn State, then to endure all those years of hits to carve out a great NFL career, and to earn the respect and admiration of league players and coaches...all of it ended by a jealous twenty year old female.

This is no goddamn way for a man, any man, to die.

packmule

Jul 18 2009, 11:08 PM

My already low opinion of former Titans and Cowboys CB Adam "Pacman" Jones has just gotten lower after watching the video in this article: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Video-Pacman-Jones-and-Jermaine-Dupri-make-it-r;_ylt=ApAEnHbEeIweMwokojzIIWdDubYF?urn=nfl,177210

It is my sincere hope that Pacman Jones never plays another down of NFL football.

packmule

Jul 24 2009, 09:14 AM

Late edit: interim Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean McDermott, 35 has been hired as the full time defensive coordinator for the team because former defensive coordinator Jim Johnson continues to battle a cancerous tumor on his spine. Jim Johnson's return to the Eagles remains in question, the 68 year old Johnson, considered one of the league's top defensive masterminds, on hiatus since he was initially diagnosed with cancer back in May of this year.

Source: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9847964/Eagles-name-McDermott-new-defensive-coordinator

packmule

Jul 26 2009, 01:20 PM

Here's the latest on the "Michael Vick" situation: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4353468

Buffalo Bills WR Terrell Owens, a man seemingly never at a loss for words, and regarding anything, told reporters that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suspending Michael Vick at the start of the 2009 season would be "ridiculous". Owens, because of his ego and frequently misguided comments could arguably be deemed a new species of erect humanoid called "homo dipshitus", were anyone in the scientific community so inclined.

More on Terrell Owens "Vick" comments to the media: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4356802

packmule

Jul 27 2009, 09:18 PM

Here's the NFL commish's final ruling on Michael Vick: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txvickreinstated&prov=st&type=lgns



I thought Vick would get no more than a four game suspension. Instead Vick cannot play in at least the first six(6) regular season games.