http://www.artipot.com/dir/recreation-and-sports/sports/football/ Latest Football articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/473814/jacksonville-jaguars-early-struggles.htm The 2007 season for the Jacksonville Jaguars was supposed to be the stepping stone for bigger and better things. The Jaguars went 11-5 in the AFC South and defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers at Pittsburgh (which is almost unheard of) in the Wild Card playoff game. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:27:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473814/jacksonville-jaguars-early-struggles.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473599/super-bowl-contenders-in-football-this-year.htm With the football season nearly halfway over, it looks like the contenders and the pretenders are starting to separate themselves. The race is wide open in both conferences, but there are some very obvious front runners at the moment. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:20:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473599/super-bowl-contenders-in-football-this-year.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473084/can-the-baltimore-ravens-do-it-without-rex-ryan.htm The Ravens were one of those football teams that got stronger and stronger as the season progressed. Rookie QB Joe Flacco continued to develop through the course of the 2008 NFL season and looked almost like a veteran by the end of the season. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:33:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473084/can-the-baltimore-ravens-do-it-without-rex-ryan.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/473061/get-university-of-michigan-checks-to-support-your-favorite-school.htm Are you a current student at the University of Michigan? Are you an alumni? Are you simply a fan of the Wolverines? If you are, then show your pride and devotion to the school and the athletic teams with your personal checks. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:05:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/473061/get-university-of-michigan-checks-to-support-your-favorite-school.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472819/show-pride-in-purdue-with-your-bank-checks.htm Do you go to school at Purdue University? Are you a fan of college football and college basketball? Do you cheer for the Boilermakers? Do you have someone playing for one of their great teams? If so, then an extremely simple and affordable way to show your team pride is by purchasing Purdue University personal bank checks. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:16:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472819/show-pride-in-purdue-with-your-bank-checks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472660/chicago-bears-defense-takes-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction.htm The Chicago Bears 09' season is one filled with optimism. The Denver Broncos did the Bears a favor by creating trade talk with Jay Cutler, the Bears knew if they wanted to reach and win the Super Bowl they needed more then a game manager quarterback. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:40:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472660/chicago-bears-defense-takes-a-step-in-the-wrong-direction.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/471799/football-gloves-will-increase-your-chances-of-catching-the-ball.htm Need to gain an advantage over the competition? If you are a running back, defensive back, or wide receiver, a essential pair of gloves can make a big difference in game play. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/471799/football-gloves-will-increase-your-chances-of-catching-the-ball.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/471794/the-denver-broncos-are-looking-special.htm Wow! After a disappointing 2008 campaign and one of the worst defensive performances around, the Broncos were looking pretty dreadful. On top of this, their star quarterback, Jay Cutler, demanded a trade, and their star wide receiver, Brandon Marshall, refused to play. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/471794/the-denver-broncos-are-looking-special.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/471525/the-indianapolis-colts-the-favorite-of-the-afc-south.htm The Indianapolis Colts 2009 season started off with a close win against the Jacksonville Jaguars and a remarkable win on Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins, with a score of 14-12. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:45:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/471525/the-indianapolis-colts-the-favorite-of-the-afc-south.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/471394/carson-palmer-and-the-cincinnati-bengals-bounce-back-in-2009.htm The 2008 football season was a disheartening one for the Cincinnati Bengals. A 4-11-1 finish was very disappointing to say the least, and largely resulted from the absence of star quarterback Carson Palmer, who missed virtually the entire year due to injury. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:37:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/471394/carson-palmer-and-the-cincinnati-bengals-bounce-back-in-2009.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470908/tom-brady-struggling-for-the-new-england-patriots.htm The Patriots entered the 2009 NFL season as the hands-on favorite to win the AFC East. Having played some great football last season in the absence of Tom Brady, a team with Brady as its QB over Matt Cassel would be even better, right? Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:28:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470908/tom-brady-struggling-for-the-new-england-patriots.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470878/north-carolina-stuns-nationally-ranked-west-virginia.htm The University of North Carolina used a 21 yard field goal on the final play of the game to pull a big college football upset over #13 Virginia Tech on Thursday night, winning by a final score of 20-17. The Tar Heels' #8 ranked defense proved as tenacious as their high national status would suggest, and gave the Hokies fits throughout. North Carolina led for most of the... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:48:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470878/north-carolina-stuns-nationally-ranked-west-virginia.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470874/cowboys-trounce-seahawks.htm Quarterback Tony Romo had another solid game, and the Dallas Cowboys made short work of the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon in a 38-17 victory. Romo threw for 256 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, and receiver Miles Austin caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:37:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470874/cowboys-trounce-seahawks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470835/rams-beat-lions-in-matchup-of-nfl-bottom-feeders.htm Making the most of their best opportunity to end their NFL worst 17 game losing streak, the St. Louis Rams took full advantage of their game against the equally dismal Detroit Lions. The Rams outplayed their host in every phase of the game and used a late fourth quarter touchdown from Steven Jackson to post a 17-10 victory. The Rams 'improved' to 1-7 on the NFL season, while... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:21:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470835/rams-beat-lions-in-matchup-of-nfl-bottom-feeders.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470834/south-florida-stuns-21-west-virginia.htm Redshirt freshman quarterback B.J. Daniels threw for three touchdowns and the South Florida Bulls used a tenacious defensive effort to upset visiting West Virginia 30-19 on Friday night. Daniels threw for 232 yards and rushed for 104, compiling more yardage individually than West Virginia amassed as a team. Both teams are now 6-2 on the season. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:15:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470834/south-florida-stuns-21-west-virginia.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470594/disappointment-for-the-green-bay-packers-in-week-two.htm With a disappointing season in 08', 6-10, behind the Green Bay Packers, the team looks to be a contender in the NFC North Division. They're strong on both sides of the ball and have a young QB that can take this team to the next level. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:16:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470594/disappointment-for-the-green-bay-packers-in-week-two.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470106/jeff-genyk-the-warp-speed-offense.htm After his Division 1A (FBS) College Football Team Set multiple NCAA and MAC records, Jeff Genyk decided to take a year to invest in career, professional development and family during 2009. In those final two games Genyk's team was injury free enough to implement the "Warp Speed" Offensive system. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:19:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470106/jeff-genyk-the-warp-speed-offense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469809/the-future-of-the-atlanta-falcons.htm The Atlanta Falcons are off to a good start to the 09' season. Can they keep pace with the New Orleans Saints all season in the NFC South division? This will be a very tough task, but they do have some young rising stars that can help this situation. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:31:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469809/the-future-of-the-atlanta-falcons.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469792/chad-henne-steps-up-for-the-miami-dolphins.htm The Miami Dolphins are coming of one of the greatest one season turn around's in NFL history, 1-15 in 07', 11-5 in 08' with a AFC East Division title. Things seem a bit different so far this year. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:14:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469792/chad-henne-steps-up-for-the-miami-dolphins.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469409/how-to-get-a-d1-athletic-scholarship.htm This past Friday I was at the Crespi vs. St. Bonaventure game. I was on the sidelines watching the game visiting with a good friend of mine, and he started sharing with me a GREAT recruiting story that speaks volumes about HOW to WIN this game of college recruiting and INSPIRE you about what is possible in YOUR recruiting process. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:13:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469409/how-to-get-a-d1-athletic-scholarship.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469030/the-buffalo-bills-bounce-back-after-week-one.htm The Buffalo Bills are an interesting team. With so much attention being focused on the New England Patriots and the new and improved New York Jets (not to mention the defending AFC East champion Miami Dolphins - oh yeah, remember them?), the Buffalo Bills are being overlooked. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:32:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469030/the-buffalo-bills-bounce-back-after-week-one.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468921/2009-season-outlook-for-the-ny-giants.htm The New York Giants became one of 8 NFL teams to start the 2009 season with a 2-0 record after a big win against the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday night. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468921/2009-season-outlook-for-the-ny-giants.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468808/san-diego-makes-short-work-of-kansas-city-in-nfl-action.htm The San Diego Chargers bounced back nicely from their Monday Night Football loss to Denver last week, opening a 20-0 halftime lead before coasting to a 37-7 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Chargers' quarterback Phillip Rivers passed for 268 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Running back Ladanian Tomlinson ran for a season high 71 yards as San Diego evened their... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:25:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468808/san-diego-makes-short-work-of-kansas-city-in-nfl-action.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468519/a-surprising-start-for-the-2009-carolina-panthers.htm The Carolina Panthers haven't started out their 09' season as well as they hoped for undoubtedly. Nothing has gone according to plan, Jake Delhomme isn't productive, the wide receivers haven't impressed much, the defense isn't what it was before, and the whole team is in the dumps. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:34:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468519/a-surprising-start-for-the-2009-carolina-panthers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468309/manning-colts-destroy-lowly-rams.htm Peyton Manning was unable to tie a NFL record with his sixth straight 300 yard game , but the Indianapolis Colts remained undefeated by ripping the lowly St. Louis Rams 42-6 at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday. Manning amassed 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions as the Colts made short work of the winless Rams. The Colts are now 6-0 on the NFL season, while... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:29:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468309/manning-colts-destroy-lowly-rams.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468237/philadelphia-has-no-trouble-with-struggling-washington.htm The 'new look' Washington Redskins offense under Sherm Lewis looked much like the old offense under Jim Zorn, and the Philadelphia Eagles had little trouble as they opened a 27-10 halftime lead en route to a 27-17 victory on Monday Night Football. DeSean Jackson scored a long touchdown both rushing and receiving, and Donovan McNabb threw for 156 yards and a touchdown with no... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:07:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468237/philadelphia-has-no-trouble-with-struggling-washington.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468210/the-most-meaningful-fantasy-football-surprises.htm The 2009 NFL season has been an interesting one so far, especially in the world of fantasy football. Some players with high expectations have flopped so far, and others who no one expected much of have emerged into must start players every weekend. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:19:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468210/the-most-meaningful-fantasy-football-surprises.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468190/patriots-smash-bucs-at-londons-wembley-stadium.htm Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers was played in an unusual venue, but produced the expected result. In the NFL's third regular season game in London, England the Patriots showed the Wembley Stadium crowd why they're among the league's best as they methodically dismantled the Bucs en route to a 35-7 victory. Oddly, it took a... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:54:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468190/patriots-smash-bucs-at-londons-wembley-stadium.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468185/ny-jets-rip-hapless-raiders.htm The New York Jets and rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez found a sure fire cure to their recent struggles-a game against the lowly Oakland Raiders. Sanchez passed for 143 yards and a touchdown, plus added a rushing touchdown as New York thumped Oakland 38-0 in the largest regular season shutout win in franchise history. The Jets improved their record to 4-3 while the Raiders... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:46:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468185/ny-jets-rip-hapless-raiders.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/468155/steelers-send-vikings-to-first-defeat-of-season.htm Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are undefeated no more. The Pittsburgh Steelers' used a couple of big plays from their defense in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and defeat the Vikings by a final score of 27-17. Favre put up decent yardage in the loss, throwing for 334 yards but had no touchdowns and an interception. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:49:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/468155/steelers-send-vikings-to-first-defeat-of-season.htm