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Female Kicker's NFL Tryout Lasts All Of 2 Kicks [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:18:16 +0000

Lauren Silberman’s NFL tryout has lasted all of two kicks, neither of which traveled 20 yards. Silberman is the first woman to compete at an NFL regional scouting combine. She is 28 years old and played club soccer at Wisconsin. She left the Jets’ practice field after injuring her quadriceps. She tried two kickoffs, the [...]

The Best Photos From the Superbowl Blackout

Varacchi — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:31:12 +0000

The blackout during last night's game led to some very interesting images, the sort of thing we come to expect from a dramatic moment in a football movie, but never in real life.

Top Football Movies to Get You Pumped Up for the Super Bowl

Double Down — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:30:35 +0000

Prepping for the big game this weekend? Need some inspiration before you get your game face on for Super Sunday? Why not spend a day or two leading up to the game watching some great football movies?

Everyone can get into the Super Bowl excitement, whether you're rooting for your favorite team, if you're in a box pool at the office or just excited to see some funny commercials

NJ Preps for Super Bowl XLVIII

Kelly Waldron — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:09:29 +0000

The Super Bowl is coming to New Jersey in 2014 and the state is already preparing for the game and the cold.Governor Christie and the National Football League today announced a series of activities and events that will take place as we await the big day. “Our region’s first Super Bowl is a little more [...]

Ravens Upset Patriots 28-13 To Make Super Bowl

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:10:13 +0000

Joe Flacco outdueled Tom Brady, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half and leading the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl in 12 years with a 28-13 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday for the AFC championship. The win sets up the first Super Bowl coached by brothers, Baltimore’s John Harbaugh and San [...]

49ers Head To Super Bowl With Win Over Falcons 28-24

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:19:21 +0000

Frank Gore ran for a pair of second-half touchdowns and the 49ers rebounded from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC championship game Sunday, sending San Francisco to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1995. The top-seeded Falcons (14-4) tried to pull out another season-saving drive at the end, [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Bad NFL Lip-Reading

Varacchi — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:18:56 +0000

Bad Lip Reading has been dubbing movies for a while, but this time they attack NFL sideline footage, with hilarious results. Can I have this sloth?

Jets Fire GM Mike Tannenbaum; Rex Ryan Remains Head Coach

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:48:15 +0000

The NFL’s Black Monday has begun and one of the first on the chopping block is New York Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Jets owner Woody Johnson made the announcement on Monday morning, noting that Rex Ryan will remain the team’s head coach. “Mike devoted 15 years of service to the Jets, and I want [...]

The Most Appropriate Use of 'Freebird' Ever

Tom Dunphy — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:46:48 +0000

During Sunday afternoon’s meeting between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs, there was an unwelcome guest on the field. A boldy defiant pigeon plopped himself down right in the middle of the gridiron action and decided to stay put. Maybe he didn’t think that he was in any danger of being tackled? The [...]

Jets' Playoff Hopes Dashed By Titans

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:28:40 +0000

Chris Johnson went 94 yards for the longest touchdown run in the NFL since 2006 and the Tennessee Titans beat the Jets 14-10 on Monday night to eliminate the team from playoff contention. Jake Locker’s first touchdown run of the season put Tennessee ahead late in the third quarter and the Titans intercepted four passes [...]

Giants, Jets, Patriots To Honor Shooting Victims

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 02:26:09 +0000

The Giants, Jets and New England Patriots will honor the victims of the Connecticut school shootings during their games on Sunday. The Giants and Jets both plan to wear the letters S.H.E.S., for Sandy Hill Elementary School, on their helmets this weekend. And the New England Patriots will light flares for each of the 26 [...]

We Might Have Found the Hottest New York Jets Fan Ever

BJ Ragone — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:00:21 +0000

Everyone is passionate about their team, but no one looks as good doing it as model Chelsie Aryn. A little background on Chelsie: She’s from Albany, NY and was Playboy’s Miss Social back in March 2011. She also happens to be a big New York Jets fan. If you check out Chelsie’s Twitter, you realize that [...]

Monday Night Football: Texans Beat Jets, 23-17, to Stay Undefeated

Joe Student — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:30:36 +0000

Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown, and the Houston Texans beat the New York Jets, 23-17, in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night. Kareem Jackson intercepted Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez with 1:51 left to preserve the victory for Houston (5-0). The Texans and the Atlanta Falcons are the NFL’s only remaining unbeaten [...]

Tonight is the 666th Monday Night Football Game – Save Us, Tebow!

Tom Dunphy — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:30:14 +0000

When the Houston Texans and the New York Jets walk onto the field at MetLife Stadium tonight, they will play the 666th game in the history of Monday Night Football. While we doubt that the skies will crack open and fire and brimstone will rain down upon East Rutherford like Sodom and Gommorah, it does [...]

NFL 2012 Season — Week Five Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 06:30:22 +0000

Drew Brees broke a long-standing NFL record, and several other teams won close games in the closing minutes on Sunday. Here’s a recap of all of this week’s games: New Orleans 31 — San Diego 24 Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass in his 48th straight game to break Johnny Unitas’ 52-year-old NFL record, and [...]

Players, Obama Welcome NFL Regular Ref Back To Work [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:47:00 +0000

One NFL player says he never thought he’d be excited to see the referees return to work — he says “it’s about time.” The tweet from Cleveland Browns return specialist Josh Cribbs came after the league and the game officials announced agreement on a tentative eight-year deal to end a lockout that began [...]

Bad Call Gives Seattle Win Over Packers, 14-12 [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:13:02 +0000

In a bizarre ending that capped a tough weekend for replacement officials, the Seattle Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers 14-12 on Russell Wilson's disputed 24-yard touchdown pass to Golden Tate on the final play.

Revis Has Torn ACL, Will Likely Miss Season [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:52:59 +0000

Darrelle Revis has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee that will require surgery, likely meaning he’ll miss the rest of the season. A somber coach Rex Ryan won’t definitely rule Revis out for the season, saying Monday he just found out about the results of the MRI exam. He calls it [...]

Jets Survive In OT, 23-20 [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:29:44 +0000

Nick Folk received a reprieve when his blocked field-goal attempt was negated by a timeout, and his second try was a successful 33-yarder with 6:04 left, giving the Jets a 23-20 overtime victory over the Miami Dolphins. Mark Sanchez hit Santonio Holmes for a 38-yard gain to set up the kick. Two plays later, Folk’s [...]

Giants Crush Panthers, 36-7

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:19:50 +0000

Eli Manning didn’t need a big comeback Thursday night, not with Andre Brown running for a career-high 113 yards and two touchdowns in the New York Giants’ 36-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Brown got the start in place of Ahmad Bradshaw, who sat out with a neck injury. Ramses Barden caught nine passes for [...]