Monthly Archives: May 2009

NFL Heart Study finds linemen heart healthy

Posted on May 27, 2009 by

Kathleen Kingsbury at TIME.com this morning revealed results of the NFL funded cardiovascular health screenings that was conducted by a panel of heart specialists in 2007. Data was collected from 504 veteran members of 12 NFL teams, which represents about … Continue reading →

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Huff:Time we go our own way

Posted on May 25, 2009 by

After taking a little break over the Memorial Day weekend I decided to peruse the archives and I came across a great post from two months ago in which Hall of Famer Sam Huff explains why he thinks retired players … Continue reading →

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Carson, Laird Address Owners

Posted on May 22, 2009 by

by Mark Maske/Washington Post VIDEO from FoxSports.com Senior NFL Writer Alex Marvez FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.–Former NFL players Harry Carson and Bruce Laird addressed the owners today, trying to gain support for the newly formed group of retired players in which … Continue reading →

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An open letter to every NFL rookie

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

In case you missed it, former NFL player turned Sports Illustrated writer Ross Tucker penned a letter to the NFL’s class of 2009 giving them some sound advice on their new found role as a professional football player. (You can … Continue reading →

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Jeff Nixon Sports Report

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

Mon 2 PM PT on VoiceAmerica Sports Network Jeff Nixon Sports Report Harry Carson – Hall of Fame Life Harry Carson’s 13-year stint with the New York Football Giants is one of the longest tenures in club history. The indestructible … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Images Not in Madden ’10

Posted on May 17, 2009 by

EA Sports says it has less to do with recent legal action, and more with “consistency across the franchise. Kris Pigna over at 1up.com tells us that after a review of all versions of Madden NFL ’10 it appears EA … Continue reading →

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NFLPA’s Smith the focus of HBO Real Sports Segment

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

Kramer to ask about growing divide between union and retired players In the past, HBO’s “Real Sports” has been at the forefront of bringing retired players issues to the general public. An earlier segment by Frank Deford that ran on … Continue reading →

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Player Care Foundation to benefit from AFL Legacy Games

Posted on May 8, 2009 by

On Tuesday the NFL announced that 16 AFL Legacy Games will be played during the 2009 season. The upcoming season marks the 50th for the eight original American Football League teams. As part of the celebration, the eight original AFL … Continue reading →

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Retired Football Players Unite Behind an Old Name and New Cause

Posted on May 7, 2009 by

An Answer to the Question, “Who Speaks for the Retired Players?” The NFL Alumni, the oldest and largest association of retired professional football players, and Fourth and Goal, an independent retired-player advocacy group, jointly announced today that they have agreed … Continue reading →

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Today is deadline for discount hotel at Summit

Posted on May 6, 2009 by

With only three weeks remaining before the first ever Independent Retired Players Summit in Las Vegas today is the deadline to reserve discounted rooms at Southpoint Hotel, Casino and Spa. If you haven’t already, please don’t let the day pass … Continue reading →

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