Everyone has an opportunity to live out their dream. After spending more than five years in jail, 27-year old Brian Banks, a former high school football star was given a second chance at life. Eleven years ago, Brian Banks was wrongly convicted on rape charges. According to the Web site of the California Innocence Project, [...]
Category: "NFL"
Michael Vick re-signs with Philadelphia Eagles for one year
The Philadelphia Eagles and Michael Vick agreed to a deal that will bring the quarterback back to the city of brotherly love–or lack thereof–for one more year. This deal could earn Vick up to $10 million next season depending on how well he performs. Yes, this replaces the long-term contract that Vick already had in [...]
Baltimore Ravens defeat San Francisco 49ers 34-31 to win Super Bowl XLVII
Super Baugh, The Harbowl, John & Jim Bowl…whatever you may call it, it’s finally over. The Baltimore Ravens held off the 49ers comeback to win Super Bowl XLVII 34-31, earning Ray Lewis his second Super Bowl victory and a red carpet ride out [...]
Chip Kelly named Eagles new Head Coach, can he revive Mike Vick’s career?
Oregon coach Chip Kelly is now the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, team reps confirmed the news today. Owner Jeffrey Lurie gave Kelly mounds of support in a statement released earlier. “Chip Kelly will be an outstanding head coach for the Eagles. He has a brilliant football mind. He motivates his team with [...]
RGIII has total reconstructive surgery on right knee
Rest easy Sons of Washington, RGIII shall rise again! After the dream season the Washington Redskins had, ending the regular season on a seven game winning streak after starting just 3-6, everything came to an ugly close as RGIII fell to the floor in the 4th quarter of their Wild Card Playoff game against the [...]
ESPN’s Rob Parker: RGIII’s play doesn’t matter, he’s not black enough
Meet Rob Parker, the absolutely coolest black guy walking the planet earth, the epitome of what it means to be a “brother,” my role model in this world where I’m just trying to figure out how to be black. NOT [...]
It’s OFFICIAL: Redskins training camp coming to Richmond, Virginia
Right, you’re probably wondering why we are writing about the Washington Redskins moving their training camp to RVA. In case you didn’t know, KickRocs.com was founded in Richmond, Virginia, and the owner of KickRocs.com is also a lifelong ‘Skins fan hailing from Alexandria, Virginia.
NFL Refs return tonight for Thursday Night Football
The NFL and the NFLRA have finally reached an agreement to get the real zebras back on the field. For the two days following the Packers/Seahawks MNF fiasco, the two sides were working on a deal that would’ve brought the refs back for this Sunday. However, it looks like a few egos were put to the side yesterday as negotiations [...]
Locked-Out NFL Refs could return THIS Sunday
After the ridiculous finish to Monday night’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks, the powers that be in the NFL have realized that their “no more compromise” stance has finally compromised the damn game. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that the NFL and NFLRA have made enough progress in negotiations that there is [...]
Falcons RB Michael Turner jailed for DUI
Atlanta Falcons running back, Micheal Turner, spent the night in the bing for pushing his Audi R8 to the limits while DUI. Dude, you just won what could be one of the biggest games of the season, jail is no place to celebrate! [...]
Manning Still Magnificent
If you didn’t think Peyton Manning was going to return to the NFL looking like the No. 18 we’ve come to know as the robotic master of the game, think again. Manning made his debut as a member of the Denver Broncos quite memorable as they took down the Pittsburgh Steelers and their No. 1 ranked [...]