1/26/03- Paper Champions No More
After years of suffering, including an 0-26 start as a franchise in the mid-70s, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII with a dominating defensive performance against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday night.

1/22/03- Awkward Reunion for Gruden, Raiders
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders made headlines in the off-season with their tug of war over head coach Jon Gruden, and now they're scheduled to meet in Super Bowl XXXVII. Check out this game preview and prediction!

1/05/03- Niners Pull Off Giant Comeback
After falling behind by 24 points late in the third quarter of Sunday's playoff game with the New York Giants, San Francisco pulled off the second-largest comeback in NFL Playoff history.

1/05/03- Maddox Sparks Steelers Comeback
Former XFL MVP Tommy Maddox led one of the greatest NFL Playoff comebacks ever, throwing three second-half touchdown passes as the Steelers rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Browns 36-33.

1/04/03- Packers Fall at Lambeau for First Time
Michael Vick and the Atlanta Falcons marched into Green Bay for a battle with the Packers, and marched out with the first-ever playoff victory for a visitor at Lambeau Field, 27-7.

1/04/03- Pennington's Jets Paste Peyton's Ponies
Quarterback Chad Pennington continued his coming-out party with an impressive three-touchdown performance, including a 56-yard screen pass to Richie Anderson to start the scoring in the first quarter as the Jets rolled to an easy 41-0 victory!

12/30/02-Wild Card Preview
My predictions for the wild card games for the 2003 NFL Playoffs.

12/24/02-Deion Sanders Latest to Return to the Gridiron?
Former NFL superstar Deion Sanders is contemplating a return to the gridiron for an encore performance in the 2003 NFL playoffs, but I'm just a little less than enthusiastic about another big ego making another big comeback.

12/22/02-Titans, Raiders, Steelers, and Bucs Clinch Playoffs
The playoff picture got a little clearer after the dust settled on the NFL Sunday. Tackle the results of all the week-16 action along with brief recaps of each game.

12/15/02-Week 16 Results and Recaps
Check out the results and recaps of all the week-16 action!

12/14/02-Carson Palmer Wins 2002 Heisman Trophy
After three seasons of underachieving, Carson Palmer came into his own, becoming one of the nation's best college quarterbacks. And just one day after accepting the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, he became the 2002 Heisman Trophy winner.

12/08/02-Divisional Battles Highlight Week 14
Week 14 featured several divisional battles that could be key as the playoff races heat up. Check out the results of these huge contests along with recaps of all the NFL action!

12/01/02-Packers Clinch, Falcons Roll, Rams Done!
The NFC North has been decided, the Falcons unbeaten streak continues, and the Rams run is unofficially over! Check out the results and recaps of these games and all the week-13 action.

11/24/02- Week 12 Results and Recaps
Check out the results and recaps of these games and all the week-12 action.

11/19/02-The Proposed Marriage of the BCS and a Playoff Format
Every year in college football, the BCS nay-sayers attempt to articulate all of the reasons why the Bowl Championship Series is inadequate, unfair, or just plain ridiculous. This article by Alex Giles offers a solution by combining the BCS with a playoff system!

11/17/02-Week 11 Results and Recaps
Check out the results and recaps of these games and all the week-11 action.

11/10/02- Week 10 Results and Recaps
Check out the results and recaps of these games and all the week-10 action.

11/07/02-Midseason NFL Awards
Through all the wackiness of the first half of the season, each team has managed to put at least eight games of their schedule behind them. So now it’s time to present a few first-half awards and maybe make a prediction or two on the second half.

11/03/02-Jets Beat Chargers, Bengals Win
The Jets jumped on the Chargers early and often Sunday, the 49ers beat the Raiders in overtime, and the Bengals finally pick up their first win. Check out the results and recaps of these games as well as all the week-nine action!

11/01/02-Top Ten NFL Team Jerseys
Looking for a gift for your favorite football fan? NFL team jerseys are the perfect fit for any football lover and this list of the top selling NFL team jerseys will give you an idea of what's hot. Ranking is based on sales of NFL team merchandise for the 2001-2002 season, and each team's most popular players are listed to help you decide which name and number to display on your jersey.

10/27/02-NFL Crowns New Rushing King
Before his rookie season, Emmitt Smith set a goal of becoming the NFL’s career rushing yardage record holder. An 11-yard run late in Sunday’s contest against the Seattle Seahawks pushed him past that goal and into NFL immortality.

10/21/02-Female Reporters or Dumb Broad-casters?
Do female reporters belong on the sidelines of an NFL Football game? About Football Out of Bounds analyzes the comments made by Andy Rooney and the abilities of some of todays best female football broadcasters.

10/20/02-Rams Rebounding? Favre Injured!
Brett Favre suffered a sprained knee, the Rams made it two in a row, and the Buffalo Bills crawl back into the AFC East race. Check the results and recaps of these games and all of the week-seven matchups!

10/14/02-Time to Sit Emmitt Smith?
Coming into the NFL season, Emmitt Smith needed just 540 yards to pass the all-time rushing record set by Walter Payton, and most predictions had him eclipsing the mark by the fifth or sixth game of the year. But after six contests, Emmitt’s run at the record has become little more than a slow grind. Is it time for the Cowboys to move Emmitt to a backup role?

10/13/02-Raiders No Longer Perfect, Rams Get Win
There's an old adage in the NFL that says any team can beat any other on any given Sunday, and that old saying has never been truer than in this age of parity in the NFL. Check out this week's biggest upset, as well as recaps of all the action!

10/07/02-I Want My Father's Football Back
Every year the league goes further to protect its marquee players, and every year we see more and more questionable calls on personal fouls. As a result, every year I get more and more ticked off at the NFL and its crusade to end all injuries to certain positional players while ignoring the impact it is having on the game.

10/06/02-Raiders Perfect, Rams Still Winless
The Dolphins took control of the AFC East, the Eagles were upset by the Jags, the Rams remained winless against the Niners, and the Raiders are now the only undefeated team in the NFL. Check out recaps of these, and all the NFL week-five action!

09/30/02-Out of Bounds With Randy Moss
At his best, he’s the most talented and dangerous receiver in the NFL, and has been for several years. At his worst, he's a self-centered thug who cares only about getting what he wants when he wants it. His act is growing old and I believe the time has come for the Vikings to consider shipping him off to the highest bidder, or cutting him altogether.

09/29/02-Week Four Results and Recaps
Check out recaps of all the week-four action.

09/22/02-Week Three Results and Recaps
Check out recaps of all the week-three action.

09/15/02-Patriots Deserve Some Respect
When do we start giving the New England Patriots a little respect? After all, they did win the Super Bowl in January. Yet, for the second straight week, the Pats entered Sunday's action as an underdog. The Jets were picked to win this game by three points, but it was New England that came out with a 37-point victory.

09/11/02-Johnny Unitas Dead at 69
Former Baltimore Colts great Johnny Unitas passed away at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack while working out with a physical therapist in the Baltimore suburb of Timonium.

09/09/02-Cowboys Lose On and Off the Field
The Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Houston Texans was humiliating. Unfortunately, they lost more than just their pride when it was determined that starting middle linebacker Dat Nguyan broke his hand during the contest.

09/08/02-NFL Begins With Patriotic Tribute - Week One Recap
The 2002 NFL season got off to a furious start, with a number of games producing exciting conclusions. There were overtime thrills and last-minute comebacks kicked off by a concert in New York to honor those killed in the attacks last September 11th.

09/04/02-NFL Football 2002 Preseason Prediction
With the start of every new NFL football season comes a plethora of previews and predictions from every sports media outlet, and here at About Football, we are no different. All the off-season moves by all the teams have been analyzed, the preseason action has been dissected, and an assessment of each team's chances within their own division has been produced.

08/26/02-NFL Football Teams Poised to Fall
Every year, there is at least one NFL team that falls well below preseason expectations, so this year we have created the first annual About Football's About to Flop award. See who the big winner... or loser is!

08/19/02-Bum Knee Ends TD's Run
A degenerative knee condition belonging to Denver running back Terrell Davis has forced the once-spectacular running back into a premature retirement. On Monday night, he said goodbye to the fans and the only NFL team he ever played for.

08/10/02-Top Football Tailgate Party Accessories
A tailgate party is a uniquely American football tradition that attracts football fans interested in consuming massive quantities of sizzling slabs of meat along with ice cold beverages. Here are the top 10 items every tailgating football fan needs.

08/03/02-Kelly Heads Hall of Fame Class of 2002
Four Super Bowls, five Pro Bowls, and eight seasons of 3,000+ passing yards culminated in 10 emotional minutes behind the microphone for former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly as he and four others were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

07/23/02-Gruden Gives Bucs' Offense Hope
The Atlanta Falcons are now under the ownership of Home Depot founder Arthur Blank, and he has promised he won't rest until he has a Super Bowl ring. Dan Reeves has been retained as head coach, but Wade Phillips was brought in to be the new defensive coordinator and some quality players were added to the roster. Here are the biggest additions to the team!

07/21/02-New Falcon Chief Wants Super Bowl Ring
The Atlanta Falcons are now under the ownership of Home Depot founder Arthur Blank, and he has promised he won't rest until he has a Super Bowl ring. Dan Reeves has been retained as head coach, but Wade Phillips was brought in to be the new defensive coordinator and some quality players were added to the roster. Here are the biggest additions to the team!

07/19/02-A New Beginning in New Orleans
New Orleans finished the 2001 season in disappointing fashion, losing their last four games by a total of 108 points. They also lost some quality players to free agency during the off-season, and traded star running back Ricky Williams to the Dolphins. The Saints remain optimistic, though, with the addition of a couple key veterans and some talented draft picks. Here are their top additions:

07/17/02-Peppers Panthers' Future?
The Carolina Panthers suffered through the longest single-season losing streak in NFL history last year. Former Giants' defensive coordinator John Fox has replaced George Seifert and has been given the task of turning this franchise around. The Panthers did not add a lot of talent via free agency, but they did have a fine draft, and may have picked up a defensive star in the process.

07/15/02-Defense Tightens in Nation's Capitol
The Washington Redskins have made some major changes, none being bigger than the addition of Steve Spurrier as the new head coach. In turn, Spurrier's biggest addition may end up being defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis. And to the delight of Redskins fans, the big additions haven't been limited to the coaching staff. Here are the top five additions to Washington's roster!

07/13/02-Eagles Hoping to Fly to Next Level
The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to be among the NFL's elite this year, but they may have lost more than they gained during the off-season. Their biggest loss was their best defensive player, middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who joined the division rival Redskins via free agency. Only time will tell if these top roster additions will offset the losses they have suffered.

07/11/02-Giant Turnover in New York
The New York Giants have seen seven starters leave during the off-season due to salary cap concerns, but they have yet to sign anyone new to the squad. The only signing to report in Giants' camp was the retention of safety Shaun Williams. Since they haven't added any free-agents, their draft picks take on a little more importance. Here are their top five!

07/09/02-Defense Still Questionable in Minnesota
Last season was a nightmare for the Minnesota Vikings, starting with the tragic death of Korey Stringer, and continuing with the meltdown on the defensive side of the ball, and the sideline tirades on national television. Mike Tice has taken over the head coaching duties, and a few roster additions have the Vikings hoping to turn things around this season. Here are their top roster additions!

07/07/02-Packers Prepare for Another Title Run
The Green Bay Packers will always be playoff contenders as long as Brett Favre is slinging the pigskin, but this year the green and gold should be among the league's elite as long as their future Hall-of-Famer stays healthy. Taking a risk on a talented receiver and a couple of additions on defensive side of the ball may put the Pack back on top. Here are the top additions to their roster!

07/05/02-Lions Looking for Some Motown Magic
Matt Millen's first season with the Detroit Lions was nothing short of disastrous. Anything that could go wrong, usually did. And many times they allowed victory to slip through their fingers at the last moment. But the fact is, they had the chance to win many of those games, so a few changes here and there could add up to several more wins this year. Here are the key additions to the team.

07/01/02-Chicago Bears Building Depth
During the off-season, the Bears made re-signing their own free agents a priority over bringing in players from other teams. They did bring in some new players that could play significant roles before the season is over, but Chicago's front office feels they have been very fortunate to keep young, quality players like LB Warrick Holdman and C Olin Kreutz. Here are their top additions for 2002!

06/26/02-Seattle's Season of Change
The year 2002 has already been a year of big changes for the Seahawks. Seattle will start the season in a new division, in a new stadium, with new uniforms, new colors, and a new starting quarterback. Head Coach Mike Holmgren appears to have all the pieces in place for a playoff run, but life in the same division as the 49ers and Rams will not be easy. Here are the Seahawks best new additions!

06/21/02-Ram-blin' into the Season
The Rams didn't make many waves in the free-agent pool during the off-season, but then again, they didn't have many holes to fill. Their biggest losses were LB London Fletcher and WR Az-Zahir Hakim. How badly they will be missed is the big question, but the Rams are hoping the moves they made will sufficiently fill their needs. Here are their top additions for the 2002 season!

06/16/02-Niners Among NFL's Elite Again
The San Francisco 49ers have rebounded quickly from their salary-cap woes to become one of the top teams in the NFL again. They strengthened their nickel pass coverage, their only real weakness in 2001, along with their kicking game and offensive line. Expect the Niners to challenge in the NFC West, and don't be surprised if they win it all this year. Here are the key additions to their team!

06/11/02-Raising Arizona
The Cardinals seem headed in the right direction, but they have the misfortune of moving to the NFC West this season. With the Rams and 49ers among the best teams in the league, and the Seahawks looking like contenders, the Cards will have their work cut out for them. Eight or nine wins is a possibility, but getting out of the cellar is not likely. Here are the top key additions for 2002.

06/06/02-Teams to Watch in 2002
If recent trends in the NFL are any indicator, the winner of Super Bowl XXXVII will come from a franchise that is considered an also-ran heading into the season. These five teams show signs of taking things up a notch or two this season!

05/12/02-Boys Are Back in Town
Jerry Jones has taken considerable heat from sportswriters and fans alike the past couple years for his questionable personnel moves and dubious draft picks, but that may be changing after a successful off-season!

02/18/02-Texans Take 19 in Expansion Draft
The Houston Texans selected 19 players in the NFL's expansion draft. Here's a complete list of all the players selected, along with the team they came from and the salary cap hit they brought with them!

02/03/02-Patriots Pull Off Shocking Upset
Super Bowl XXXVI resulted in a shocking victory by the New England Patriots over the St. Louis Rams!

02/01/02-Pats Fairy Tale Ends Sunday
This is my analysis of the matchup between the New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams as they approached Super Bowl XXXVI!

01/27/02-Patriots Fool the Experts; Head to Super Bowl XXXVI
This is my analysis of the New England Patriots as they approach Super Bowl XXXVI!

01/20/02-Playoff Field Reduced to Four
Check out these recaps of all the games during the NFL's Divisional Playoff weekend!

01/13/02-Divisional Playoffs Set
NFL playoff action and highlights with recaps of all the games during the NFL's wildcard weekend!

01/06/02-Ravens, Jets Playoff-Bound
Recaps of all the action from what was originally scheduled as week two, but postponed due to the tragic attacks in New York and Washington D.C. in September.

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