Jeremy Shockey - 2002 Draft Day Picks

Jeremy Shockey was born on August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma. At 6 foot 5 inches and 250 pounds Shockey is the perfect size for a top notch tight end. When combined with his high level of athleticism and mental skills it is easy to see why Shockey has become one of the best at his position.

Shaun Alexander - 2000 Draft Day Picks

Shaun Alexander was born on August 30, 1977 in Florence, Kentucky. Ever since he first started to play the game of football it was obvious that he was going to be a great player. Not only does Alexander have all the physical skills needed to be a great running back in the NFL, but his will to win is not matched by many. With both of these things combined it is easy to see why Alexander has established himself as one of the greatest running backs of all time.

Walls Gives Kidney To Ex-Dallas Mate Springs

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ron Springs received a kidney that was donated by his former teammate Everson Walls. The operation was performed on February 28, 2007 in Dallas at the Medical City Hospital.

Emmitt Smith 1990 Draft Day Pick

Emmitt Smith was born on May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida. Although Smith was never the biggest player on the football field he always had the heart of a lion. When it came down to winning time Smith was always there to pick up the slack. This will to win was in addition to a high level of physical and mental strength.

Football - What Makes It So Special

The football game is commonly known as 'Association Football' around the World. This name, however, means a lot to various countries. The terminology used by Americans is 'American Football.'

Willis McGahee - 2001 Draft Day Picks

Willis McGahee was born on October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida. He is one of the top running backs in the NFL, and has been showing off his skills on the football field for many years. At an early age it was evident that McGahee was going to be a force to be reckoned with thanks to both his physical talent and smarts for the game.

Jimmy Johnson - A Determined Coach - A Winning Coach

A Texas native, Johnson attended the University of Arkansas where he was an all-South West Conference defensive lineman. Following his playing days, Johnson began his coaching career in 1965 at Louisiana Tech. Over the next nineteen years Johnson held various coaching positions at a number of institutions including the University of Oklahoma (where he worked alongside Barry Switzer), University of Arkansas, University of Pittsburgh and five seasons at Oklahoma State University.

Troy Polamalu - 2003 Draft Day Picks

Troy Polamalu was born on April 19, 1981 in Garden Grove, California. Polamalu is of Samoan descent, and is well known across the football world for his hard hits and endless energy on the field, as well as his soft spoken attitude off of it. Polamalu is definitely one of the best players and nicest guys in the NFL.

Eli Manning - 2004 Draft Day Picks

Eli Manning was born on January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, and the son of former NFL player Archie Manning. With bloodlines like this it is no wonder that Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in the game today. Since an early age he has been around the game of football, and this is evident by the way that he plays the game on the field.

Troy Smith - 2007 Draft Day Picks

Troy Smith was born on July 20, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio. Smith is widely considered one of the best quarterbacks to ever pass through Ohio State University. A solid combination of speed, arm, strength, and accuracy has allowed Smith to be a top notch player since his high school days.

Football Party Games to Keep the Crowd Entertained

If you're hosting a football party, games can be a great source of half-time entertainment – and keep the laughs rolling until well after the final whistle has blown. Here are a couple of ideas to entertain the guests at your football party:

Joe Montana 1979 Draft Day Picks

Joe Montana was born on June 11, 1956 in New Eagle, Pennsylvania. It was evident early on that Montana was going to be a great football player thanks to his athletic prowess as well as his above average intelligence. And standing at 6 foot 2 inches and weighing 200 pounds, Montana also had the perfect body for a top of the line quarterback.

Beware of Fraudulent Autographs on New York Jets Memorabilia

As the autograph collecting industry continues to grow, as does the chances of fraud. So how can you know for sure that the Joe Namath autographed helmet you own is genuine?

The Coaching Legacy of Tom Landry

In 1960 Landry became the first head coach of the newly established franchise Dallas Cowboys - a job he would hold for 29 seasons (1960-88).