From Panther to Bear

It didn't take long for All-Pro WR Muhsin Muhammad to find a new home after being released by Carolina.... WR just agreed to a multi-year deal with the Bears.

Shaq Goes Down

O'Neal strained his left knee in the opening minutes after he went up for a pass and fell on Chicago's Harrington. O'Neal stayed on the floor for several minutes holding his knee before being helped off the floor. X-rays proved negative and he will be re-evaluated before the next game. Bulls won the game 105-101.

Dolphins Swimming in Cash

An arbitration ruling that ordered Ricky Williams to repay the Miami Dolphins $8.6 million has been upheld by a federal judge. Arguments that the award disregarded Florida law and was excessive were rejected.
Judge James Cohn ruled arbitrator Richard Bloch was "well within the scope of his authority" in his interpretation of the case. Williams breached his contract when he retired suddenly last July.

Not That Close Really

Although the margin was only three points the game really wasn't that tight - you always got the impression that if Philadelphia scored points, then New England would answer with points of their own. The Patriots "played the clock", knew they had the time aspect 'right' towards the end of the game and did just enough to win...again.

History Beckons for Pats

If the Patriots defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX, they'll win their third title in four years and immediately draw comparisons with the great NFL teams. The Cowboys made it three in four years, after the 1992-93 and '95 seasons. The Pittsburgh Steelers won four in six seasons (1974-75, 1978-79) or look at the 49ers with five Super Bowl wins from 1981-94.
How do the Patriots stack up against these dynasties....
"I really feel it's difficult to compare teams from different eras," says Jimmy Johnson who coached the Cowboys to two titles. He says the advent of free agency and the salary cap have weakened teams and made the dominant ones less intimidating than their predecessors. But if the Patriots beat the Eagles:
"I don't think anyone would question that you put them right there with the best ever", says Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh's quarterback in those four Super Bowl victories. Click on the title link to bet on Super Bowl XXXIX.

Hard Man Bitten...

Chuck Bednarik will be rooting against the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday - strange you might ask since he was part of the Super Bowl winning Eagles side in 1960, yet he has no desire to ever see the franchise win another title.
"I can't wait until the Super Bowl is over," said Bednarik,"I hope the 1960 team remains the last one to win. I hope it stays that way."
Bednarik admits he's a little jealous about the salaries of today's players and has had falling outs with Eagles senior management over the years. Bednarik says he'd never made more than $27,000 and had to supplement his salary with an afternoon job selling concrete - hence the nickname "Concrete Charlie." The winning players in Sunday's Bowl will get a bonus that is more than Bednarik used to make in a season.

Betting Frenzy on Super Bowl

As the biggest day of business in the betting calendar approaches - Super Bowl - VIP have posted a huge range of markets on their homepage. Many more markets are available on sign up. We have been doing this for eight years now and this year promises to be better than ever - some sample markets:
All the variations on Sides, Totals, Receptions, Punts, Field Goals, Coaches Challenges, Which Team Will Do What First, Passes, Rushes....it goes on. Have fun and good luck!

Seymour Recovers In Time

After missing the final game og the season and two playoff contests with an injured knee, New England Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour has been given the all clear to play in Super Bowl XXXIX on Sunday.
Seymour got into his first full practice on Wednesday and showed no ill effects from the injury...