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One of the biggest men in college football in 2009, Terrence Cody, at 6 foot four in tall & 350 lbs, has transformed the way that colleges look at larger players. A tremendous run stopper can make a world of difference for football teams hoping to free up their linebackers.

I think that more and more we will see giant players, obviously like Terrence Cody, arriving onto the scene in college football. A huge guy at that stature in the middle of the defense playing middle guard or nosetackle is an extremely precious tool.

Now don’t misunderstand me, folks the size of Terrence Cody with his quickness do not come around every day. The NFL football team, the Baltimore Ravens discovered great potential in this big guy’s actual physical skills, size, and speed enough to draft him at number 57 in the second round of the 2010 NFL draft.

It isn’t really simply proportions that makes the difference in a lad like this,it is also the explosiveness. The fast 1st step from the line, when coupled with the leveraging of the weight, it is 100 % pure physics of mass times acceleration equals momentum… and momentum he does have!

The Baltimore Ravens saw a sizeable drop-off in it’s run defense the very first time this past year, 2009. Cedric Benson of the Cincinnati Bengals ran for the first hundred yard performance against the vaulted Ravens defense in over 39 games. Part of the reason is the soft middle of the defensive front. In 2010,the coaches of the Ravens came to the realization that they needed the big man up the middle of their defense to totally free things up and so they drafted massive “Mount Cody”.

Look for big things (no pun intended) out of Mount Cody in the NFL, as well as other massive guys doing a lot more in college football. Recruiting will heat up for these types of players given it proved successful for the Alabama Crimson Tide in earning a 2009 national championship.

So the next time you think of great defense, see if you can locate a nearby mountain and take a look at it. Your favorite college football team will almost certainly be looking for the same thing but only a bit more human!

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National Football League fans are well aware of the sterling reputation of the San Francisco 49ers franchise. With five Super Bowl trophies to their credit, the team had one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties during the 1980s and early 1990s, thanks to an innovative style of offensive and great play from the quarterback position. And when we say dynasties, we mean dynasty of the highest order! Over the course of a sixteen year time frame beginning in 1984, the team won ten games or more during each season with such NFL greats as Steve Young, and Jerry Rice. For sheer star power, though, and four of those five Super Bowl wins, the great Joe Montana cannot be overlooked.

The legend under center

Joe Cool, as Montana was often called, first began play with the 49ers during the 1979 season. He would remain there until the end of the 1992 campaign, when he would be traded to the Chiefs. His style of play is best remembered for his unshakable determination to win, even when it appeared that his team was doomed to lose. Time and again, Montana would lead his team down the field during the closing moments of games in which they were trailing, and make some spectacular throw to seal a win. Well, that’s the legend anyway. The reality is that during his entire sixteen-year career, there were 31 fourth period comeback drives – many in crucial playoff situations or other big games. As time has passed, the legend of Joe the comeback kid has grown to where it now seems as though the 49ers were always coming back from a deficit. The fact is that they were too good to get behind that often!

The Super Bowl King

Of his four Lombardi trophies, the first is easily the most thrilling tale to tell. It began with an NFC title matchup versus the Cowboys in early 1982, and a six point deficit in the waning moments of the game. Montana rallied his team and marched down the field with a flurry of quick strike plays, finally finishing the drive with a touchdown pass to Dwight Clark that is now legendary. Called “the Catch”, the play is now part of NFL history, and sent the San Francisco team to that year’s Super Bowl against the Bengals – a game they ultimately won. Montana earned the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl award – a feat he would repeat twice more before his career was over. The greatness had begun, and the 49ers would be led by Montana back to the Super Bowl – and three more trophies – in the nineteenth Super Bowl and in the twenty third and twenty fourth.

A part of history

There is no simple way to describe Joe Montana, and time seems to have worn some of the luster from his legend. In fact, there are even some NFL commentators who refer back more to the controversy with Steve Young than to the many accomplishments the team achieved during his time there. For Joe, even his trade to Kansas City couldn’t quench his desire to win. In fact, after the trade, he simply went about his business and took the Chiefs to the AFC title game.

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*Reports out of Tennessee suggest strongly that Chris Brown has now moved ahead of LenDale White in the battle for the starting RB job. Head coach Jeff Fisher noted how White has hurt his chances by once again missing practice due to injuries which opened the door for Brown to step in. Brown was a decent fantasy option for the first 10 games or so back in 2004 but has been a non-entity since then due to his own battle with injuries. If he does in fact get the job, he is worth an add as a third back who you hope gets off to a good start and builds up trade value. If that does indeed occur, then deal Brown to the first guy who makes you an offer.

*The Atlanta Falcons have called the Oakland Raiders to gauge the availability of QB’s Josh McCown and Andrew Walter. Apparently the Falcons aren’t convinced that the so far solid play of Joey Harrington will carry over into the season. This deal makes sense for both parties in that the Raiders have four QB’s(Ja Marcus Russell when he signs, and Daunte Culpepper also) and need to cut or trade one before the opener, while the Falcons have a glaring hole at the position due to someone in the news getting into some kind of trouble. If McCown lands in Atlanta and gets the chance the start, he could be a borderline bye week fill-in as he has demonstrated decent ability in spurts while with Arizona.

*Newly signed Chiefs RB Larry Johnson hinted he doesn’t feel he will be ready for a full workload in Week 1 due to missing so much time in camp with his holdout. “What I know about myself is I’ve never been a fast starter coming out of the blocks in a season.” If that’s the case, backups Michael Bennett and rookie Kolby Smith could see some increased time spelling Johnson. This is a tricky play for Week 1 owners in that Johnson may see as few as 15 carries but 15 carries for him could be worth more than 25 from someone else. If you have a decent third back, start him. If not, than put Johnson in and appreciate what he can contribute.

*Word out New England is that Sammy Morris may become the kiss of death(A.K.A. goal-line back) for Laurence Maroney owners. Maroney is coming off major off-season shoulder surgery and coach Bill Belichick has made note how he worries about the pounding that shoulder could take inside the cramped quarters of the red zone. If this plan does go through, it would be devastating news to Maroney owners who were hoping for a bust out season. This would send Maroney from RB 1 status to RB 2 status in a heartbeat. Pay attention to this situation and get the bucket to puke in if this does come to fruition.

*Deverey Henderson once again is dealing with injuries and could wind up missing the season opener as a result. A bum hamstring is the culprit this time and so Terrence Copper could join Marques Colston in the starting lineup in Week 1. Henderson has tons of talent but injuries continue to hurt his development and ultimately kill his fantasy football prospects. Don’t cut him right now by any means if your an owner but if this keeps up throughout the year, then it may be time to let him go.

*Jets RB Thomas Jones continues to miss practice and ride the stationary bike as he recovers from a strained calf. Head coach Eric Mangini continues to insist Jones will be ready for the opener against New England but the more time he misses, the more likely it is he sits out in Week 1. At this point count on Jones playing as he seems to be doing better but have other options ready in case he has to sit this one out.

*Late word out of Green Bay is that RB Vernand Morency is making rapid progress in his recovery from a strained patellar tendon in his knee and might in fact be ready to play in Week 1. It was originally thought that Morency was going to be out at least until Week 2 but now it appears he will be back at practice within a few days. This has a negative fantasy impact on Brandon Jackson owners who were hoping he would have the job all to himself in Week 1 so that he could prove he could handle the load and not the give the Pack front office a reason to take the job from him. It is no secret the coaches want Morency to start due to his experience and the fact Jackson has been horrible at picking up blitzes. At the very least, this looks like a dreaded time-share and ultimately a killing of both players’ fantasy impact.

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Every NFL fan loves to own a piece of NFL memorabilia, whether this be an old match program through to a sign shirt or ball, but the NFL is a worldwide loved game and with it´s popularity comes the value of owning such NFL memorabilia – not just financial, but the emotional attachment also makes it a dream of every fan, and now a dream that is easily achievable.

As mentioned NFL memorabilia takes many forms, and although some is very rare to find others can be found through the internet. Many may use eBay to try and obtain a piece of the NFL memorabilia available – however this can often prove an expensive method.  An alternative is to find an online store that is dedicated to NFL gifts, apparel and memorabilia, for which I would like to introduce one to you.

Not only can you find NFL memorabilia here, but also an endless list of gifts and NFL goodies that will be loved by all fans of any NFL team, regardless of who you support this site holds the perfect present for you and your loved ones. The NFL has grown to have an enormous fan base since it was created back in 1962, and this is a fan base that has spread worldwide – therefore not all countries have easy access to a local NFL store.

This is where the internet serves a fantastic purpose, meaning fans from every corner of the globe can buy and own a piece of NFL memorabilia on different scales, depending on your love for the game – but a great place to start is with a dedicated NFL retail site such as QuarterbackFan, whether you are a Steelers fan, a Redskins fan, or a Bears fan – or anywhere in-between you can find gifts, treats and memorabilia on all NFL aspects, and just the NFL. There is no need to search through pages of unwanted items to find what you are looking for – it has all been done for you.

So it doesn´t mater if you are looking for a treat for yourself, a gift for a loved one, or some NFL apparel and memorabilia to treasure and to pass through the family – all NFL goods, gifts and extras can be found within one dedicated site, www.quartebackfan.com, and all goods are from a verified retailer to ensure they are official. So you can be sure of a satisfied and successful search for your NFL memorabilia with just one click. Visit them today and you won´t be disappointed. Happy shopping to all you NFL fans!

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Millions of young football fans cherish the idea of wearing the NFL clothing representing their favorite National Football League team. What keeps many from that dream is the price. Some NFL merchandise is pricey, particularly good quality jerseys. Many are being sold for hundreds of dollars, and the higher the quality, or rarer the item, the higher the price. Of course, there are cheap knockoffs of authentic NFL merchandise, however most young football fans will tell you quickly that these simply aren’t what they want. They want clothing that looks good, and something close to a real NFL jersey. The NFL brand carries a lot of weight with them.

Of course some NFL jerseys sold in retail outlets or online aren’t the real thing. If you’ve seen a real NFL jersey hanging on a wall in a football pub, you know how huge they are. Two people can fit comfortably into them. The jerseys were design for large men wearing even larger shoulder pads. Only the quarterbacks and kickers have shoulder pads that are comparatively smaller than the well padded ones that linebackers wear.

For small children however, a real NFL jersey is too heavy with designs that are too detailed for the child to appreciate. Kids like it simple and comfortable and they won’t appreciate an authentic NFL jersey so there’s no point in wasting money on it. A kids jersey needs to be made of a softer material with stitching that won’t cause itching and chafing. You can buy authentic NFL kids clothing online at an NFL shop. Many people buying sports jerseys or receiving them as Christmas gifts discover that they’re perhaps made for pickup football at the local park and not as casual wear.

Many NFL jerseys are purchased as collector’s items. An authentic team jersey signed by a well known National Football League star can fetch a good price at auction. Most recently, throw back jerseys have become popular. These have the designs, colors and team logos from year’s long past. You may even have throwback jerseys signed by former popular players like John Riggins, Jim Marshall, Dwight Clarke, Terry Bradshaw, Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, Ken Stabler, Fran Tarkenton, and even coaches such as Mike Ditka.

NFL Merchandise is a very popular Christmas gift item. Sports fans appreciate these collectibles, particularly those that are unique. Sports Bars often lacking in decor ideas, are perfect locations for framed football jerseys. Nothing makes a better statement for your sports bar than the appearance of a signed NFL jersey up on the wall. You might want to have a jersey handy and ask a pro player to pay your bar a visit. Have them sign the Jersey. Then you’ve got a collectible that can impress your football fan patrons.

Baseball Caps for Football Fans

Another in-demand type of NFL merchandise is baseball caps with the various team NFL logos on them. It’s probably the least expensive way to adorn yourself with an NFL branded logo. Some merchandise manufacturers make NFL caps that have a rubber fan face built into it. Besides being a fun way to show you’re fan fanatic, it might help keep you warm on cold game days in these coming months.

For the rabid NFL or college football fan, an impressive Christmas gift is a headwig, or rubber fan face for wearing at parties or the game. And the price of this fanwear is great. For less than twenty dollars, you have some authentic NFL merchandise with the fan’s favorite colors and logo on it. Other items carried at an NFL shop are oversized inflatable footballs. These are a lot of fun for backyard play and take a lot of the seriousness out of the game. You can never have too much fun. For your car, you might want to block the Sun’s UV rays from your kids in the backseat. It doesn’t hurt to have a Steelers logo, or Jets logo, or Raider’s logo on it as well. Show your team pride.

The most popular teams for fan merchandise aren’t always what you’d expect. Fans in certain cities are very loyalty and spirited and they are more likely to get into the culture of football and adorn themselves with NFL branded clothing. Some of the more highly sought team merchandise is that of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Merchandise sales for the Steelers rose strongly after their recent win at the Superbowl.

Other teams that sell a lot of NFL merchandise are the Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. To find an NFL teams merchandise check online via Google or Yahoo. You’ll find Chicago Bears Merchandise available at NFL.com or via the Bears official web site, and there are other NFL shops that offer official Chicago Bears merchandise. From collectibles to wearables, there are plenty of gift ideas for Christmas 2006. Stats show that fan interest in NFL football has continued to climb. Attendance at actual NFL games has risen and more games are shown on TV. That means fan-related items such as caps, fan faces, and headwigs are going to be present at all the games. Share the spirit this year with a visit to an NFL shop online.