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Cathedral Names Auger New Football Coach

Dave Overlund — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:55:03 +0000

St. Cloud Cathedral has named eight-year assistant Andy Auger it’s new head football coach. Auger replaces Minnesota Football Hall of Fame member Dean Taylor. A Hill Murray High School graduate, Auger played baseball and football at St. John’s. He was a punter and tight end for the Johnnies football team. Auger was defensive coordinator for [...]

Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Clydesdale Foal has Hit the Web [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:05:34 +0000

Just a few weeks ago Budweiser welcomed a new addition to their family, a Clydesdale foal. The beer company announced via Twitter that they're looking for help in naming the baby horse that would be making its debut in the 2013 Budweiser Super Bowl commercial. Well, they are still looking for a name, but the commercial has hit the web. Honestly, this might be my favorite commercial ever!

Soccer Flopping Is More Fake Than Professional Wrestling [video]

Doug Groff — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:02:45 +0000

I have never been a Soccer fan and this might be the main reason why... flopping! These guys have it down to an art form and it's unfortunately part of the game. A penalty can lead to a big advantage for your team so it's in the player's best interest to pretend like they just got shot with a gun

Hilarious Lip-Reading Video Tackles NFL Players [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:55:37 +0000

There are scads of videos out there just like this one, but for some reason this is the best one I have seen so far. Check out the result of someone reading the lips of NFL players and voicing over what it looks like they are saying…it’s amazing!

Fortune-Telling Camel Predicts Ravens Will Win Super Bowl

Donald Deane — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:45:24 +0000

After Teddy the talking porcupine correctly predicted the winner of the 2012 Super Bowl, we decided never to scoff at a fortune-telling animal again. So, when we heard that a clairvoyant camel had peered into the future and determined the winner of this year's game, we were all ears.

5 Brothers Besides the Harbaughs Who Faced Off For a Championship

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:14:41 +0000

Coaching brothers John and Jim Harbaugh are set to square off in the Super Bowl next month when the Ravens and the 49ers meet in the big game. This is every brother's dream, fulfilled; a nationally televised competition to see which brother reigns supreme, fueled by a combination of sibling rivalry and professional glory. It's also not the only time in history that it's happened.

Doritos Super Bowl Commercial Contest Names Five Finalists [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:39:52 +0000

The competition is fierce in this year Doritos contest for a Super Bowl commercial. The contest is called ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ and it’s the eighth year for Doritos as a sponsor. The five finalists have been announced, check them out and find out how you can vote on your favorite. All five commercials will [...]

9-Year-Old Football Star Sam Gordon Headed to the Super Bowl

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:20:32 +0000

The big star at the 2013 Super Bowl may very well be a nine-year-old girl. While we don’t know what teams will be making it to pro football’s big day, we do know that Sam Gordon, a nine-year-old football prodigy from Utah, will be on hand to watch. Gordon has become an internet sensation, courtesy [...]

Norwegian Kicker Scores NFL Tryout Thanks To Viral Video

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:30:00 +0000

While just about every NFL player hails from North America, the league has a long history of recruiting place kickers who come from all corners of globe; in fact the league's next big kicking star may come from Norway. But the big story about Havard Rugland's big left foot is how it got noticed by NFL talent evaluators.

Johnnie Football Candidates; Mike Grant Appears at Public Forum [AUDIO]

Jay Caldwell — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:41:57 +0000

St. John's University held the first of 3 Public Forums for the 3 finalist for the St. John's vacant head football coaching job. Eden Prairie Head Coach and 1979 St. John's graduate Mike Grant was the first to appear at the Public Forum at St. John's.

St. John's Names Three Finalists for Head Football Coach

Lee Voss — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:45:26 +0000

St. John's University has announced the three finalists to replace John Gagliardi as the next head football coach.

Thursday Night Football: Buffalo Bills Beat Miami Dolphins,19-14

Joe Student — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 06:15:28 +0000

Buffalo took advantage of three Miami turnovers, and the Bills beat the Dolphins, 19-14, in Buffalo on Thursday night. Buffalo (4-6) jumped out to a 19-7 halftime lead, thanks to four field goals from Rian Lindell and Leodis McKelvin’s 79-yard, first-quarter punt return for a score. Miami (4-6) attempted to rally behind a 2-yard touchdown [...]

SCSU's Klaphake on Harlon Hill Finalist List

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:55:32 +0000

St. Cloud State junior quarterback Phil Klaphake has been named one of 24 finalists for the top player in Division II college football, the Harlon Hill Trophy. Klaphake threw for 2,519 yards and 26 touchdowns and has run for 460 yards and 7 touchdowns for the Huskies in 2012. He ranks in the top three in the NSIC in passing average per game, total offense and pass efficiency.

Holdingford Falls to BOLD In Overtime; Becker Plays Tonight

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:29:10 +0000

The Holdingford Huskers lost 23-20 in double overtime to BOLD in the Class 2-A State Tournament Quarterfinals at St. Cloud State Thursday night. The game was tied at 14 at the end of regulation. Both team scored touchdowns in the first overtime but both teams missed their extra points. Nick Kubesch of BOLD made a field goal in the 2nd overtime to win the game.

Thursday Night Football: Indianapolis Colts Beat Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-10

Joe Student — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:07:57 +0000

Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck ran for two touchdowns, and the Indianapolis Colts dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-10, in Jacksonville on Thursday night. Indianapolis (6-3) never trailed, jumping out to a 17-3 halftime lead on an Adam Vinatieri field goal and Luck’s two scores. Darius Butler’s 11-yard interception return for a touchdown with 10:50 to play [...]

Indianapolis Colts Shave Heads to Honor Cancer Stricken Coach

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:45:02 +0000

It's been quite a season for the Indianapolis Colts. Led by rookie quarterback Andrew Luck, they find themselves 5 and 3, a surprising improvement from last year when they were among the league's worst teams.

The Colts have been quick to credit their first year head coach Chuck Pagano for setting the tone for their turnaround. But Pagano has actually been absent from the team since September, when he was diagnosed with leukemia.

Monday Night Football: New Orleans Saints Beat Philadelphia Eagles, 28-13

Joe Student — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:28:08 +0000

Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes and Patrick Robinson scored on a 99-yard interception return, as the New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-13, in the Superdome on Monday night. New Orleans (3-5) sacked Michael Vick seven times and sent Philadelphia (3-5) to its fourth straight loss. The Saints jumped out to a 21-3 [...]

Rocori Falls Short against Detroit Lakes in Fargo

Jay Caldwell — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:37:23 +0000

The Rocori football team lost 29-28 at the Fargodome Thursday night. Detroit Lakes went out to a 29-0 lead at halftime before Rocori can storming back in the 2nd half. Rocori got on the board in the 2nd half with a Alex Austad 7-yard touchdown run. The 2-point conversion failed and Rocori trailed 29-6.

2013 Superbowl Halftime Show has been Announced

Lynn Quale — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:01:06 +0000

Well I’m pretty sure anyone would be a step up from Madonna last year, but I’m actually excited the NFL has chosen to have pop star Beyonce as the halftime show for the 2013 Superbowl. The superbowl is in New Orleans this year on February 3rd. This is a big deal for the big easy, [...]

Monday Night Football: Peyton Manning Rallies Broncos Over Chargers, 35-24

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:46:13 +0000

Peyton Manning threw three second-half touchdown passes as the Denver Broncos rallied from a 24-point halftime deficit to beat the San Diego Chargers, 35-24, in San Diego on Monday night.After San Diego (3-3) dominated the first half, Manning quickly led the Broncos back, throwing a 29-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas on the first drive [...]