The sports world lost a true giant this week with the death of Gene Upshaw. The 63 year old Upshaw died suddenly from pancreatic cancer. He only learned he had one of the most devastating forms of cancer this past Sunday. Gene Upshaw helped shape the current NFL both as a Hall of Fame offensive […]
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Gene Upshaw Remembered
Posted: 23rd August 2008 by David Burnett in Character, Death, NFL, NFL Player's Union, UnionsTags: Cancer, Gene Upshaw, NFL, NFL Player's Union
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Michael Phelps Join the Crowd
Posted: 19th August 2008 by David Burnett in Gold Medals, OlympicsTags: Eight Gold Medals, Michael Phelps, Olympics
Having earned eight gold medals in Beijing and 14 total golds over two Games, we are asking whether super swimmer Michael Phelps is the greatest Olympian of all-time. Some are answering that question with a resounding yes! But I say – what difference does it make? Why do we have to say he’s the best? […]
Share on FacebookUsain Bolt-World’s Fastest Human
Posted: 18th August 2008 by David Burnett in Gold Medals, Olympics, world's fastest humanTags: 100 meter dash, Olympics, Usain Bolt, world's fastest human
The 100 meters. It used to be the signature event at the Olympics. This is the event that Jesse Owens raced in 1936 in Berlin in front of Hitler. There was even a title for the men who won the race: “World’s Fastest Human”. But much of the allure of the Olympic 100 meter dash […]
Share on FacebookQuarterbacks and the “It Factor”
Posted: 8th August 2008 by David Burnett in NFL, QuarterbackTags: "it factor", Brett Favre, Jets
Well Brett Favre found a home. And it didn’t take long. He will conclude his career with the New York Jets. How that works out only time will tell. History says that there is probably less than a 50 percent chance that he will be successful. Still no matter how it goes it doesn’t change […]
Share on FacebookBrett Favre At The End?
Posted: 6th August 2008 by David Burnett in NFL, QuarterbackTags: Brett Favre, Green Bay, Packers, Quarterback, retirement
For most professional athletes the end never comes easy. This is most certainly the case for Brett Favre who will likely leave Green Bay bitter and angry. This is in stark contrast to the scene just a few months ago when Favre “retired” with tears in his eyes after 16 mostly spectacular years with the […]
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