GB Bongiovanni
Journalist GB Bongiovanni is a syndicated sports writer, featured journalist, and owner of The Penalty Flag Sports Blog. (ThePenaltyFlagBlog.com)
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Should We Compare Tebow and Flutie?Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos has been compared numerous times to Doug Flutie. There is no arguing that they are very similar and recently Doug Flutie has come to the defense of Tebow.
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Baseball is What We Were, Football is What We Have BecomeWe live in a fast-paced nation that is moving away from the sport of baseball.
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NFL Sets Single Season Record for TouchbacksBy instituting a new kick off rule the NFL in only Week 8, has set a single season record for touchbacks.
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Death of a Franchise: Call the Cops, Manning Killed the Colts!Have you ever had to work with someone who just knew it all? You know, that guy or gal who has their hands in everything. Peyton Manning is that co-worker for the Indianapolis Colts
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Be Warned: Marcel Reece Will Redefine FullbackThe Oakland Raiders’ Marcel Reece may be the first in a new movement of multi-use fullbacks.
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Tony Romo Needs to Find His Inner Tim TebowAfter a disappointing loss to Old Miss in 2008, Tebow stood up and apologized, much like Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys does after every time he, for lack of a decent metaphor, pulls a Romo.
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Falcons Still Lack Toughness of ChampionsIt's hard not to be discouraged if you're a Falcons fan after another blowout loss against the NFC North.
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The Real (LeSean) McCoyWith all the hoopla surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles' free agent acquisitions, Michael Vick's $100M contract and DeSean Jackson's hold out, many forgot about running back LeSean McCoy.
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Cam Can Break NFL Rookie RecordsCam Newton of the Carolina Panthers has just broken the record for most passing yards in a week one debut held by none other than Peyton Manning.
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Baltimore Ravens: You Can Do it Joe!Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has never beat Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger until today.
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Vick Returns to Atlanta with Head Held HighWhen Michael Vick was last seen with the Atlanta Falcons organization his head was down. He was embarrassed, ashamed and a criminal awaiting a sentence that would put a untimely pause on his NFL career.
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Time to Call it Quits on the New NFL Kickoff RuleThe NFL kickoff used to be one of the most exciting parts of the game, in fact there are players such as Joe Cribbs, Devin Hester and Brian Mitchell who made a career out of returning the football.
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Could the Cowboys Cut Ties with Tony Romo and Felix Jones After This Year?While this may seem like a stupid question at first, Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo and RB Felix Jones are potentially the most important pieces of the offense this season.
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Why Julio Jones Will Be the 2011 NFL Rookie of the YearJulio Jones will win the Rookie of the Year Award this season. Plain and simple, mark it down, put his name on the trophy.
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Change is Gonna Come for the San Diego Chargers DefenseIn 1964, Sam Cooke released the popular song “Change is Gonna Comeâ€ÂÂÂ. Fast forward almost fifty years later and one might think it’s the theme song for the San Diego Chargers defense.
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Green Bay Packers Faced with Unanswered Questions in the BackfieldThroughout the annals of history, every great champion has eventually been shown to have a weakness that can be exploited.
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How the Chicago Bears Stack Up to the Class of the NFLLike people with status, if an NFL franchise has identity it earns them some free passes throughout the regular season. Sure you have to show up and play the game, but during at least 10 games throughout the year, a team with status will win the game pri
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Super Bowl Loss Still Stings the CardinalsThe undeniable feeling of discontent, is the lingering loss the Arizona Cardinals’ suffered in the 2009 Super Bowl, at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A loss the entire Grand Canyon State has yet to forget.
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Which NFL Coaches Are on the Hot Seat in 2011? You Might Be ShockedThe hours are long, the stress level is off the chart and job security does not exist. This is the life of an NFL coach and in 2011 there are five potential changes that could come during or after the season. It’s either win or go home.
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Buffalo Bills Player Profile: Stevie JohnsonThere are 92 people with the name Steve Johnson in Kentucky, and to Buffalo Bills‘ fans at the start of last season he was just some wide receiver with a crazy hairdo that was replacing Terrell Owens.
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Fantasy Football Sleepers: So Easy a Caveman Can Do ItA countdown of five top sleeper picks that most virtual General Managers will overlook during their 2011 fantasy football drafts.
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The Curious Case of Philip RiversIn 2004, the San Diego Chargers drafted a franchise quarterback that went on to become a Super Bowl champion. Unfortunately, he was a member of the New York Giants.
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Player Spotlight: Drew Brees, the Classiest QB in the NFLThroughout Drew’s NFL career he has been selected to four Pro Bowls, named the 2004 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, and honored with the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award in 2006.
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Las Vegas Sin and Coach Dion Lee: The Perfect FitAs Head Coach Dion Lee prepares the Las Vegas Sin, a new expansion team of the Lingerie Football League, one thing is certain according to coach 'œThere will be some sinful things seen on the football field this upcoming season.'
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British Open 2011: No Tiger Woods No ProblemHistorically without Tiger Woods, it becomes a nightmare for the PGA as galleries shrink, ratings decline, and more weekend chores get done on the home-front.
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San Diego State Star Kawhi Leonard Heads to the San Antonio SpursSan Antonio Spurs trade with the Indiana Pacers to obtain the rights to Kawhi Leonard.
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Just How Desperate Are the Cleveland Cavaliers to Stay Afloat in the NBA?Think LeBron James is the villain now? Imagine if the NBA removed the lovable losers from the city of Cleveland.
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Two Former UNLV Stars Shining in the NBA Conference FinalsFormer UNLV stand out's Joel Anthony of the Miami Heat and Shawn Marion of the Dallas Mavericks could be on a crash course to meet in the 2011 NBA Finals -
Las Vegas Hits the Jackpot with Sacramento Kings Staying PutLas Vegas will benefit from the NBA's Kings staying put in Sacramento as they build to bring them to Sin City. -
Miami Dolphins Turn to Free Agency Searching for a QuarterbackMiami Dolphins are likely to search free agency for a quarterback to compete with Chad Henne -
The NFL Draft is like a Box of ChocolatesIs it the crunchy caramel goodness of Indianapolis Colts QB- Peyton Manning or is it a dark chocolate raspberry Ryan Leaf?
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Arizona Cardinals Betting on Kevin Kolb Trade?The Arizona Cardinals could be searching for a quarterback and Kevin Kolb could be the perfect answer.
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The Early Bird Gets Canned: Jimmy Clausen First to Panthers MeetingCarolina Panthers QB, Jimmy Clausen, reacts to Cam Newton being selected number one overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
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2011 NFL Draft: Nick Fairley Will Have a Better NFL Career Than Cam NewtonDetroit Lions selection - DT Nick Fairley will have a better NFL career than Carolina Panthers selection QB - Cam Newton
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Arizona Cardinals Select the Safest Pick in the 2011 NFL DraftThe Arizona Cardinals select Patrick Peterson, a cornerback, from LSU. -
Carolina Panthers Reluctantly Select Cam NewtonThe Carolina Panthers have known since week 16 of the 2010 NFL season that they would be able to select Cam Newton with the first pick of the 2011 NFL Draft,
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2011 NFL Draft: Denver Gets Their Defensive Star in Von MillerCam Newton, Blaine Gabbert and Von Miller are the three names that were mentioned the most when talking about the 2011 NFL draft and now the Denver Broncos have found their defensive star.
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2011 NFL Draft: Marcell Dareus Wants to Make it Warm in BuffaloMarcell Dareus, the newest member of the Buffalo Bills was being interviewed by Deion Sanders when he said "It's too cold up there, I'm gonna bring some warmth up there." -
2011 NFL Draft: Why Carson Palmer is Hurting the Bengals DraftThe Cincinnati Bengals hold the fourth pick in the upcoming 2011 NFL draft and they are unsure if their franchise quarterback, Carson Palmer, plans to come back and play.
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2011 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Likely to Trade Down and Add PicksIt makes sense for the Browns who could move down and gain a few picks that would enable them to fill multiple holes on the defensive line and at linebacker. -
Is the United States Government Taking a Page from the NFL Playbook?As our government threatens to shut down, the NFL has already done so leaving many wondering what is next for the most popular sport in America.
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Lingerie Football Comes to the City of Sin, Las VegasThe Lingerie Football League and the new expansion Las Vegas Sin, are ready to enter the gates of Las Vegas in Sin City.
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UNLV: Reggie Theus Could Do What Lon Kruger Could NotAny kind of loyalty to a sports team is nonexistent with the value of the dollar'"but UNLV has a chance to show loyalty to a former player, and now coach.
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Baseball is What We Were, Football is What We Have BecomeTelevision ratings prove that sports spectators are not as interested in baseball as they once were
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Time to Open Our Eyes: Visors Need to Be Mandatory in the NHLWhile professional hockey's collective attention has been focused squarely on dangerous hits to the head, the NHL should really be turning part of that attention towards another pressing issue: mandating protective visors. -
Top Five: Sports Video Games We Can't Get Enough OfThere are certain games that have left their mark on us and continue to draw our attention away.
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Madden Cover: Your Vote Determines the Next Player Hurt by the Madden CurseIt's up to you to select which NFL player will most likely be injured with the Madden Curse for the 2011-2012 NFL Season.
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Top Five: Sports Video Games We Can't Get Enough OfThere are certain games that have left their mark on us and continue to draw our attention away.
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UNLV Runnin' Rebels Continue Consistency by Making NCAA TournamentThe excitement of UNLV Men's Basketball has returned to Las Vegas thanks to head coach Lon Kruger who now will face his former team, the Illinois Fighting Illini.
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2011 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills Make the Safe DecisionThe Bills could go a number of directions with the third pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and many are expecting a quarterback selection. -
NFL Lockout is a Slap in the Face to the Hard Working AmericanIf it wasn't hard enough for the American public with the down-turn of the economy the NFL has officially slapped us in the face.
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Jimmer Fredette Explodes for 33 Points in First Half of MWC Semi FinalsOn Friday night in the Mountain West Conference tournament semifinals against New Mexico, Fredette exploded for 33 points.
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Charlie Sheen Will Always Be "Wild Thing" Rick VaughnMajor League, one of the greatest sports movies ever and the introduction of Ricky Vaughn or "Wild Thing" played by Charlie Sheen.
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Mountain West Conference: No Respect, No Matter the SportDespite a school record of 27-1, the San Diego St. Aztecs and the BYU Cougars, 25-2, continue to be looked over. As time continues and the rankings stay unchanged it becomes more likely that a No. 1 seed will not come to either of them.
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UNLV Stadium Project is a Game Changer for Las VegasDetails of a public-private partnership to build a multi-use 40,000 seat stadium on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus -
NFL Lockout Could Bring Much-Needed Publicity to the United Football LeagueWhile the NFL struggles with a potential lockout, the United Football League will start to gain popularity. For a struggling league that can't seem to catch a break, this could be the one they are looking for. -
Las Vegas is Ready for the NBA and the HornetsSince the announcement that the NBA would purchase the New Orleans Hornets, rumors have started of a possible destination for the Hornets and its star point guard, Chris Paul.
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Buffalo Bills: State of the 2011 Buffalo Bills AddressFrom time to time it is imperative for us as an organization to give our State of the Buffalo Bills address.
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Green Bay Packers Player Profile: James StarksYou might be asking yourself, just who the hell is this James Starks guy for the Green Bay Packers?
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Deion Sanders Doesn't Deserve to Question Jay Cutler's ToughnessDeion Sanders blasted Cutler over and over without knowing the extent of the injury on Twitter and didn't let up.
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Ben Roethlisberger is Going Partying, Hide the Women and ChildrenThe Pittsburgh Steelers are headed to the Super Bowl and if the Steelers are victorious that means one thing, Ben Roethlisberger is going out partying and we should hide the women and children.
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Cleveland Browns Running Back Peyton Hillis: The Great White HopePeyton Hillis, a white running back, is earning the hearts of the Cleveland faithful.
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Super Bowl 45: 10 Records that Won't Be Broken10 Super Bowl records that will live forever in Super Bowl history.
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Kevin Kolb: 5 Teams that Could Trade for Eagles QBThe season started with promise for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb, but the stellar play of Michael Vick turned this season into a "what could have been" for Kolb.
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Is Las Vegas Ready for the Hornets and the NBA?New Orleans wants nothing more than to keep their basketball team, and some believe that this is a good thing for the Hornets, but by opening the door, the NBA has just unleashed the devil, Sin City. -
Michael Vick Leads Eagles Over Colts: Back on TopIt seems like only an injury can slow the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, as every time he is out on the field he continues to dominate and perform unlike any Michael Vick we have ever seen.
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Brett Favre Does Something He Has Never Done BeforeMinnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has done something he has never done in 41 years of his life this Sunday and it doesn't have to do with Jenn Sterger, cheating on his wife, or wearing Wrangler jeans.
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Drew Brees Injured: Madden Curse Strikes Again?Kenny Wilkerson of WIST Radio in New Orleans reports that Drew Brees has been playing with a fracture and a torn meniscus in his left knee.
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Tennessee Titans Claim Randy Moss, Why?Randy Moss, went through waivers and any team had a chance to grab him in order from the worst record (Buffalo) to the best record (New England) but he fell to 22nd where he was claimed by the Tennessee Titans.
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Buffalo Bills: Nothing to Lose by Claiming Shawne MerrimanThe Buffalo Bills have claimed former San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman on waivers and they had nothing to lose by doing so.
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Buffalo Bills: Full of Tricks Not TreatsThe Buffalo Bills are off to their third worst start in franchise history and as the final seconds of overtime ticked away so did the Buffalo Bills chance of ending their losing streak .
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What If LeBron's Decision Left the City of Cleveland Without a Basketball TeamNot five, not six, not seven...not Championships for the Miami Heat, but years without a Cleveland Basketball team
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Buffalo Bills Player Profile: Stevie JohnsonThere are 92 people with the name Steve Johnson in Kentucky but Johnson is starting to make a name for himself with the Buffalo Bills just like he did in his last season in Kentucky.
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NBA Dream Season Has Arrived for Commissioner David SternThe NBA season gets underway tonight and while the story lines continue to grow the aftermath of the greatest off-season ever continues to take front stage.
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Three NFL Quarterbacks Exceeding Expectations, for NowThree NFL quarterbacks exceeding expectations but it may not last long.
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New York Jets Enter Bye with NFL's Best Record, Now Let's Go Eat a SnackDuring HBO's Hard Knocks series, Head Coach Rex Ryan, wanted nothing other than to have the best record in the NFL and after six weeks of football the Jets have just that.
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As Early as This Weekend, the NFL Will Suspend Players for Violent HitsPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was just one of five players that were hit this weekend that led to a concussion or concussion like symptoms.
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Buffalo Bills: I Feel the Pain Mr. WilsonI'd like to take this moment to officially thank the National Football League for instituting bye weeks that allow the Buffalo Bills not to play this weekend.
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Baseball is What We Were; Football is What We Have BecomeIt's O.K. to watch baseball now that the post season is starting. This is the only time that most people can enjoy baseball anymore because at times baseball is like watching paint dry.
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Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles: What Goes Up Must Come DownIt's one of those famous sayings you hear throughout your life "what goes up, must come down" and Michael Vick is all too familiar with it.
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Philadelphia Eagles Interested in Trading for Marshawn LynchReuben Frank of the Burlington County Times has reported that the Eagles have contacted the Buffalo Bills about rumored RB, Marshawn Lynch.
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Jay Cutler, No Matter His Performance, is Still an InspirationChicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler may have to prove to the NFL this year that he can lead the Bears in the right direction, but diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2008, he still is an inspiration to those with the disease no matter his performance.