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How Do Football Fans Coup With Off-season

December 30, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

American football fills our life with entertainment throughout the year but the off-season is the most difficult part for the football fans. It leaves with lots of fans feeling alone and despair.

Some times they are able to coup with it but most of the times the loneliness and despair gets unbearable and than they have to find some ways to give a meaning to that time.

Here are some of the ways football fans coup with off-season.

1. Get to know their wife and kids a bit more.

2. Play in a 32-team online Madden league.

3. Beer and lots of it.

4. Sometimes tears and nightmares.

5. Immediately start obsessing over NBA and March Madness

6. Learn as much as possible about the history of the league and every franchise in it

7. Mock drafts. Mock drafts everywhere

8. Crippling despair and loneliness.

9. Play video games or watch tons of movies.

Top 10 Highest Paid American Football Players 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Highest Paid American Football Players 2015

American football, one of the most popular sports in the United States, originates from the game of rugby. In the US, it is recognized as just football, and in countries like Canada, it is called gridiron. The first American football match was played between the college teams of Princeton and Rutgers on 6th November, 1869. Professional football and college football are the most popular of American football games in the US. Approximately 70,000 college athletes, and another 1.1 million high school athletes annually partake in the game in the US alone, as per a 2012 study. The National Football League is the most popular American football championship, holding a record of the highest average attendance of any league around the world. The annual income of the NFL is about $10 billion. The players of the American football, especially those who participate in the NFL, are considered among the highest paid athletes. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Highest Paid American Football Players 2015.

Top 10 Highest Paid American Football Players 2015

1. Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler now plays for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the Vanderbilt. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos as a 1St Round 11th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Jay Cutler presently has 6 feet 3 inches listed height and 220 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is now in a contract of 7 years with his team Chicago Bears and in 2021 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $126,700,000 contract value with his team. He now earns $18,100,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $54,000,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Jay Cutler earns a total cap hit of $18,500,000 including $17,500,000 basic salary and $1,000,000 Restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $58.2 million till date, the release value being $38,000,000 in the current season.

2. Gerald McCoy

Gerald McCoy now plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League as a defensive tackle. He played college football for the Oklahoma. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a 1St Round 3rd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Gerald McCoy presently has 6 feet 4 inches listed height and 300 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 6 years with his team Tampa Bay Buccaneers and in 2022 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $95,200,000 contract value with his team which includes $2,500,000 signing bonus. He now earns $15,866,667 yearly average salary and has a total of $51,500,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Gerald McCoy earns a total cap hit of $20,895,000 including $17,500,000 basic salary and $1,100,000 signing bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings is $44.4 million till date with the release value being $20,247,308 in the current season.

3. Eli Manning

Eli Manning now plays for the New York Giants in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the Mississippi. He was drafted by the New York Giants as a 1St Round 1st overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Eli Manning presently has 6 feet 4 inches listed height and 218 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 6 years with his team New York Giants and in 2016 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $97,500,000 contract value with his team which includes $13,000,000 signing bonus. He now earns $16,250,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $35,000,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Eli Manning earns a total cap hit of $20,400,000 including $15,150,000 basic salary and $2,250,000 restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings is $135.1 million till date with the release value being $7,500,000 in the current season.

4. Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning now plays for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the Tennessee. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as a 1St Round 1st overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. Peyton Manning presently has 6 feet 5 inches listed height and 230 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 5 years with his team Denver Broncos and in 2017 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $96,000,000 contract value with his team. He now earns $19,200,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $58,000,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Peyton Manning earns a total cap hit of $17,500,000 including $15,000,000 basic salary and $2,500,000 restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings is $242.7 million till date with the release value being $22,500,000 in the current season.

5. Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace now plays for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League as a wide receiver. He played college football for the Mississippi. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 3rd Round 84th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Mike Wallace presently has 6 feet 0 inches listed height and 200 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 5 years with his team Miami Dolphins and in 2018 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $60,000,000 contract value with his team which includes $11,000,000 signing bonus. He now earns $12,000,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $30,000,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Mike Wallace earns a total cap hit of $17,250,000 including $15,000,000 basic salary and $2,200,000 signing bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $16.6 million till date with the release value being $26,850,000 in the current season.

6. Sam Bradford

Sam Bradford now plays for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the Oklahoma. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams as a 1st Round 1st overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Sam Bradford presently has 6 feet 4 inches listed height and 224 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 6 years with his team St. Louis Rams and in 2016 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $78,045,000 contract value with his team which includes $17,975,000 signing bonus. He now earns $13,007,500 yearly average salary and has a total of $50,000,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Sam Bradford earns a total cap hit of $17,610,000 including $14,015,000 basic salary and $3,595,000 signing bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $51 million till date, with release value being $7,190,000 in the current season.

7. Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers now plays for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the NC State. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers as a 1St Round 4th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Philip Rivers presently has 6 feet 5 inches listed height and 228 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 6 years with his team San Diego Chargers and in 2016 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $91,800,000 contract value with his team which includes $19,550,000 signing bonus. He now earns $15,300,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $$38,150,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Philip Rivers earns a total cap hit of $16,666,666 including $13,800,000 basic salary and $1,666,666 restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $106.1 million till date, with the release value being $4,533,334 in the current season.

8. Greg Hardy

Greg Hardy now plays for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League as a defensive end. He played college football for the Mississippi. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers as a 6th Round 175th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Greg Hardy presently has 6 feet 4 inches listed height and 290 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is now in a contract of 1 year with his team Carolina Panthers and next year he will be a free agent. He has a total of $13,116,000 contract value with his team. He now earns $13,116,000 yearly average salary and has a total of $13,116,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Greg Hardy earns a total cap hit of $13,116,000 including $13,116,000 basic salary in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $2.7 million till date with the release value being 13,116,000 release value in the current season.

9. Ndamukong Suh

Ndamukong Suh now plays for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League as a defensive tackle. He played college football for the Nebraska. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions as a 1St Round 2nd overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Ndamukong Suh presently has 6 feet 4 inches listed height and 307 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 5 years with his team Detroit Lions and in 2015 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $64,502,000 contract value with his team. He now earns $12,900,400 yearly average salary and has a total of $23,250,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Ndamukong Suh earns a total cap hit of $22,412,500 including $12,550,000 basic salary and $6,267,500 Restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings are $51.5 million till date with the release value being $19,475,000 in the current season.

10. Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League as a quarterback. He played college football for the Miami. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as a 1St Round 11th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Ben Roethlisberger presently has 6 feet 5 inches listed height and 241 lb. listed weight in the NFL. He is currently in a contract of 6 years with his team Pittsburgh Steelers and in 2016 he will be a free agent. He has a total of $87,986,500 contract value with his team which includes $25,200,000 signing bonus. He now earn $14,664,417 yearly average salary and has a total of $33,200,000 guaranteed income for his contract. Ben Roethlisberger earns a total cap hit of $18,895,000 including $12,100,000 basic salary and $6,795,000 Restructure bonus in the 2014-15 season of NFL. His current Career Earnings is $93.2 million till date with the release value being $13,590,000 in the current season.

Stars like Adrian Peterson, the running back for the Minnesota Vikings, and Brian Orakpo, the outside linebacker of Washington Redkins, also deserve to be mentioned among the highest paid NFL players 2015. Peterson earns $14,400,000 in the current season, while Orakpo receives $11,455,000 from his team in the current year.

10 Best Cheerleading Teams of NFL

November 18, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Best Cheerleading Teams of NFL

Football is a game of great enthusiasm, where the players and the audience seem to be equally charged up. When footballers step onto the field, they are under immense pressure. They need to perform well for themselves, as well as for the hundreds of thousands of people who rest their hoped upon the shoulders of the players. There’s nothing better for the confidence than to be cheered by everyone, and when there is a special squad of beautifully dressed people dancing and singing to cheer the team, nothing boosts the confidence more. In NFL, the cheerleading squads are almost as well-recognized as the men who take on the fields. These squads are made up of super athletic, talented and beautiful women who are well-trained to do what they do. Let us look at some of the Best Cheerleading Teams of NFL.

10 Best Cheerleading Teams of NFL

1. San Diego Charger Girls

The official cheerleading squad of the San Diego Chargers in NFL are a treat for the eyes when they take over with their performances during the home games at Qualcomm Stadium. It was founded in 1990, and is managed by e2k Events and Entertainment. The squad dresses in white and dark blue, the same colour combination as the San Diego Chargers. The members of this squad serve as the ambassadors of the Chargers, as well as the San Diego community. They make several off-game appearances, and has an annual calendar. Each Junior Charger Girls member raises $175 in sponsor funds which go to the Charger Community Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Some of the most notable members are Alexa Flutie, daughter of Doug Flutie, and actress Charisma Carpenter.

2. Denver Broncos Cheerleaders

The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders is the official cheerleaders of the Denver Broncos, which performs at the home games of the Broncos at Sports Authority Field a Mile High. The squad changed names several times, like Bronkettes, Bronco Belles or Pony Express. After disbanding in 1980, they returned in 1993. The girls dress in orange, blue and white to keep up with the Broncos’ uniforms. The group appears at trade shows and conventions, and has toured military bases as far as Iraq, Afghanistan, among other countries. The Junior Broncos Cheerleaders has a dance squad, and they participate in several charity events. Some of the notable members are ESPN host Tatiana Anderson, Michelle Beister of NFL Network, Renee Herlocker of Spike TV, E! News, etc.

3. Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders

The Kansas City Chiefs’ official cheer squad, the Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders, is a group that takes over with great moves at the Chiefs home in Arrowhead Stadium. When born in the 70s, it had male members, but, eventually, it became an all-women squad, assuming the name Chiefettes, and then its current name. It has a separate male squad, called Chiefs Rumble, a drum line. KCCC performs in white and red to complement the Chiefs uniforms. It encourages participation by young cheerleaders on Spirit Day. The squad appears at various events, as well as military bases. They perform with KC Wolf, the Chiefs mascot, and have a horse called Warpaint. MMA fighter Rachel Ray, anchor of KSHB-TV Najahe Sherman, etc. are some notable members.

4. Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders

The professional cheerleading group of the Miami Dolphins has been around since 1966, but was inaugurated in 1978. Since its inception, it has changed its name and ownership many times. It not only performs at Sun Life Stadium, Dolphins’ home stadium, but also has off-game activities, such as the annual calendar and the USO trips. Every year, it sends a cheerleader to the Pro Bowl, and a number of alumni to Indian Premier League. In 2012, the MDC made it to the video cover of Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen. It has a youth cheer squad as well. The MDC performs in all white uniforms. Miami radio personality Suzy Tavarez, actress Hennely Jimenez, WYFF reporter Ashley White, Univision Network reporter and anchor Pamela Silva Conde, etc. are some notable members.

5. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is one of the most notable cheerleading squads in the world, representing the Dallas Cowboys, and cheering them in their home ground at AT&T Stadium. Established in 1960, it has a rich history of fifty years. Originally a male-female group called Cowbelles& beaux, it eventually dropped its male members. Over the years, the group has gone through several makeovers of image and uniform, as well as overall modifications. They perform in white and blue, with flamboyant boots and belts. DCC inaugurated the second 1994 FIFA World Cup and appeared in other sporting events. They had their own reality TV series, and appeared on well-known shows like Saturday Night Live, Family Feud, etc.

6. Houston Texans Cheerleaders

The official cheerleading team of the Houston Texans has been around since 2002. Since 2008, the squad has been releasing its own annual swimsuit calendar. The Houston Texans Cheerleaders also make off-the-field appearances including parties and charity events. In 2011, the squad held a Gold Tournament, Birds and Birdies, at Cypresswood Golf Club. In the same year, the squad formed a HTC All Stars Group in which cheerleaders from across Houston were invited to get together and get a chance to perform at the Happy Holidays Show. The squad performs in various combinations of dark blue and red, and white, to stay true to the colour combination of the Houston Texans. Notable members are The Hockey Show hostess Carrie Milbank, Matt Schaub’s wife Adil Naqvi, etc.

7. Buffalo Jills Cheerleaders

The Buffalo Jills are the cheerleaders of the Buffalo Bills. Earlier in 1960-65, they were known as Buffalo Bills Cheerleaders, a group made of college girls, until in 1967, the Jills came into being. Since then, they have had quite a rich and eventful history of several changes and modifications, as well as a few controversies. The most notable fact about the Buffalo Jills is that the squad has no official ties with the Buffalo Bills since 1986, when the Bills contracted then out to third parties, including Mighty Tacos. Its Ambassador Squad Jills division with young non-dancing women meets rising demands of public appearances. It became the first NFL squad in 2008 to go multinational, cheering for Orchard Park, New York and Toronto, Ontario. Among other activities, it sells an annual calendar.

8. Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders

The cheerleading squad of the Tennessee Titans performs during the home games of the team at LP Field, and is one of the most notable squads, with excellent dance moves. The squad performs with the Titans mascot T-Rac and the junior squad. Established in 1975, it was known as the Derrick Dolls, and assumed the current name after the Titans moved to Tennessee. The squad makes USO trips, with the cheerleaders making trips to Kuwait and Diego Garcia for the All-Star Super Bowl Tour. The off-the-field activities include publishing a swimsuit calendar and appearing. They appeared on the Dr. Oz Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Notable members include cancer research fellow Dr. Monica Williams, TNA Wrestling ring girl and manager and juvenile court clerk April Pennington, etc.

9. Oakland Raiderettes Cheerleaders

The cheerleading squad of the Oakland Raiders is known as the Oakland Raiderettes. It is one of the oldest cheerleading squads, formed in 1961. In 1982, it became the Los Angeles Raiderettes when the Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles, though the franchise moved back in 1995, and the cheerleading resumes using its original name. The members have been billed Football’s Fabulous Females in both the Oakland as well as Los Angeles. The squad performs wearing a combination of black, white and silver, to complement the Titans jersey. Some of the notable members of the group are Playboy model and actress Tina Martin, playwright Sandy Wolshin, model and actress Erica Arana, world class athlete Chandra Roberts who is a noted member of football associations, etc.

10. Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders

The official cheerleading squad of the Indianapolis Colts is considered one of the best. It performs at the Colts home ground at Lucas Oil Stadium. It is the oldest cheerleading squad in the NFL, formed in 1954 with only two women. Over the years, they have changed their costumes, but have stayed true to the Indianapolis Colts’ colours, i.e. Blue and white. They had a horse as a mascot which was left behind in 1984. Its show group tours various places to entertain fans. It has a Junior Cheerleaders program. The cheerleaders also release their own swimsuit calendar. In tribute to coach Chuck Pagano’s successful battle with leukaemia, several of them shaved their heads in 2012.Radio personality Mindy Winker, WBBM-TV meteorologist Megan Glaros, etc. are some notable members.

Many of the other NFL teams have some excellent cheerleading teams. Some of the other notable names in the list of Best Cheerleading Teams of NFL are those of Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, etc.

Top 10 One Hit Wonders of Sports

October 23, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

One Hit Wonders of Sports

Every once in a while, we get to watch a historical match in a sport, where the day is saved by a player who descends like an angel and, with one hit, one, goal, or one shot, changes the whole game. Such a player might be an underdog, but, on his special day, he breaks all stereotypes associated with his name, and shows excellent form. It often happens that even after such a sudden display of great skill and technique, the player may never be found to play such a great match again. Such players, the one hit wonders, are there in almost every sport. Let us look at the Top 10 One Hit Wonders of Sports.

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Top 10 One Hit Wonders of Sports

Daniel Gibson

Daniel Hiram Gibson, fondly known as Booby or Boobie, is a basketball player who is seen playingin the NBA playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. His professional career began in 2006. He is quite well-known for the contribution he made to his team during the playoff run in 2007. In the same year, the Cavaliers succeeded in breaking past the Detroit Pistons, and made it to the finals of the NBA. In Game 6 of the finals of Eastern Conference against Detroit, Gibson managed to score 19 coming in the fourth quarter. However, so far, this seems to have been the only highlight of his career since then. In fact, in the recent history of basketball, Gibson has proven himself to be quite a one-hit wonder, though he still has some chance to shine.

Iva Majoli

In the 1997 French Open, former tennis player from Croatia, Iva Majoli Marić, appeared for times straight in the quarterfinals, and she gained a surprise French Open title in that run. In an upset match against the then world no. 1, Martina Hingis, Majoli snatched up her singles title. She also defeated fifh seed Lindsay Davenport in the fourth round. These apart, she has no other record of beating any other top ranked player. After the French Open win, she was seen in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, and also reached the quarters of the French Open in the following year, but, didn’t display any memorable match. This being her last appearance in the advanced levels of the Grand Slam, Majoli retired in June, 2004.

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Oleg Salenko

Oleg Anatolyevich Salenko is a former soccer player from Russia who played as a striker in the national team. His career began in 1986. He went into the FIFA World Cup in the year 1994, despite having never scored a single international goal. Prior to that year, he had a solitary cap for Russia for his name. In the most striking tournament of his life, he began his journey of goals with his first one against Sweden. Then, he scored five goals past Cameroon whom Russia defeated by 6-1, a record in the group stage of the tournament. Russia couldnt progress past the groups. However, Salenko’s astonishing performance won him the Golden Boot. Shockingly, Russia never picked him again in his career, which lasted till 2000.

David Tyree

David Mikel Tyree is a former American footballer who played as a wide receiver in the NFL for seven seasons. He is known for miraculous helmet catch in the final drive of Super Bowl XLII of the New York Giants. He made a memorable moment in the history of Super Bowl as, in the waning moments of the game, when the Giants required to convert a first down to have a shot at beating the opponents, Eli Manning dropped back and broke a few tackles, and then tossed the ball to Tyree who caught it, and kept the drive alive, as his team won 17-14. Despite his shining moment, Tyree never managed to shine through again. He is primarily remembered for the Helmet Catch. He retired in 2010 with 650 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

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Tom Cheney

Thomas Edgar Cheney was a baseball player who played in the MLB from 1957 and continued till 1966. Though not a very popular player, Cheney, a right-handed pitcher, has his name in the history of baseball for his record in the major league for an amazing 21 strikeouts in a single game. The most sensational part of the story is that he did it all within a matter of just 16 innings. In the 1962 match against Baltimore Orioles, when he played for Washington Senators, Cheney pitched all 16 seasons, throwing an unbelievable 228 pitches. Washington Senators won 2-1. However, Cheney’s arm didn’t help him give any more such performance. He managed to throw only 136.1 innings in the following season, and dropped further to 48.2 in 1964.

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Richard Dumas

Richard Wayne Dumas is a retired basketball player who was associated with the NBA, and had a professional career from 1990 to 2003. He was considered one of the most promising players playing for the Phoenix Suns, back in the early 90s. His most memorable season was in 1993, when he helped his team make it to the finals of the NBA. He had an average of 15.8 ppg and 4.6 rpg. His career best play was when he reached the score of 25 points in the 5^th game of the 1993 NBA Finals, and he showed all the qualities in that season to become a great player. Unfortunately, that was his only success in the NBA, since in the following years, he was in the clasps of substance abuse, until by 1997, he was out of a roster spot.

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Thomas Johansson

Karl Thomas Conny Johansson, former tennis player from Sweden, appeared in 46 Grand Slams, out of which he managed to advance past the fourth round only four times. His 2002 Australian Open championship was quite a surprise: he had never before gone past the third round in Melbourne out of his 13 appearances. Only in the US Open 1998 and 2000 had he managed to advance that far in the Grand Slam. In the 2002 Australian Open, the top six seeds had already been knocked out in the first few rounds, and Johansson faced only three of the ranked players, the most notable being Marat Safin. He was the silver medallist in the doubles. His run to the 2005 Wimbledon semi-final was his only other notable match in such an advanced level in his career. He declared his retirement in June, 2009.

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Totò Schillaci

Salvadore Schillaci was more commonly and fondly known as Toto. This former Italian soccer player began his moderate football career in 1982. But, he is remembered as the surprise star of the World Cup Ilatia 1990. Though he started off in the tournament as a substitute player in the first match, he brought on quite a surprise with his 6 goals throughout World Cup, thus paving his way to the Golden Boot, as well as the Golden Ball beating LotharMatthäus and Diego Maradona. He had an Australian thoroughbred racehorse named after him. But, this was his ‘one hit’, and managed just seven goals for his country in his entire career. In four seasons of league football, he scored five-six goals in each whole campaign. He retired in 1997.

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Timmy Smith

Timothy LaRay Smith is a former American football player who played as the running back in NFL. He had a short career of three years in the NFL, which started in the year 1987. He is best remembered for his memorable rushing record in the Super Bowl XXII in 1988, as he gained 204 yards, and scored two touchdowns. He played for the Washington Redskins from 1987 to 1988, and in his first season as a rookie, his performance allowed his team to beat the Denver Broncos 42-10. Naturally, there were some great expectations placed upon him in the next season, as well. However, he let down his fans and team as his ‘one hit’ went straight to his head, and he began to lead a life of drug abuse. The injuries didn’t help much, either, and he retired in 1990.

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John Paciorek

John Francis Paciorek is a former baseball player whose remarkable display of skill started and ended in 1963. To be more precise, he played just one match in his major-league career. After the expansion of the rosters in September, he started as the right fielder in the final game of the season for the Houston Colts .45s. He managed to go to the plates five times, and hit three singles and drew two walks, thus scoring four runs. He drove in all three runs of his team. He has a perfect career batting average, with an on-base percentage of 1.000. He also appeared in the pre-season exhibition game in 1964, but, his back injuries made him miss the season, after which he only played minor leagues. He is undoubtedly the exemplary one-hit wonder.

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Such one hit wonders may not be known in the history of sports as greatest players; they may not have made it to the best awards, but, their match-saving games are definitely remembered with fondness, and they are thanked by sports fans all over the world for presenting matches with some of the greatest surprises, setting the adrenaline gushing through the body with their unexpected miracles.

Top 10 College Football Jerseys of All Time

September 25, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

College Football Jerseys

Football is one of the greatest sports on earth. It generates a kind of excitement among the spectators of the game that is hard to match, especially if some of the gentlemanly sports like cricket or golf are taken into consideration. It is a game of adrenaline rush and great fun. The great deal of sweat and nail-biting intensity of the game is what draws the fanatics to the game. However, even though the on-field action is the main attraction of the games, there are other aspects, as well, and the jerseys of the teams build a great deal of anticipation as a part of all the eagerness involving this sport. Since football is significantly popular when it comes to colleges, the jerseys of these college teams, too, provide a fresh and youthful package and makes it more appealing. So, let us look at the top 10 college football jerseys of all time.

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Top 10 College Football Jerseys of All Time

1) USC Trojans

When it comes to college football of West Coast, most people think of USC. Their uniform is quite extraordinary. Their cardinal and gold colour scheme is one of the most easily recognizable in the sport. It is trendy and edgy, and at the same time, it is stylish and classic, too. The jersey has looked this way since the years of John McKay, who, as the head coach of the team, was part of its glorious history. During a brief period from 1980s to 1990s, the jerseys sported a three-stripe pattern above the top of each sleeve, and had red facemasks in place of the traditional grey ones. The style was changed back, and has remained the same since then. Interestingly, the team even climbed back to its top position after this change.

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2) Florida State Seminoles

The Seminoles have a traditional look, with their garnet and gold uniform which has remained unchanged for decades. What makes the uniform stand apart in the crowd is the helmet, covered with the iconic spear. The elaborately designed helmets have garnet-and-gold arrows which make them one of the fiercest-looking helmets among all jerseys of football, be it college standard or professional. They date back to as far back as 1976. The gold pants have a ‘Nole logo, which is an additional touch that looks remarkably good. Apart from the name of the team, the jersey, too, pays homage to the Seminole Tribe of Florida with the incorporation of the Native American feather design that lines the jersey’s collar, as well as the bottom of the sleeves.

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3) Ohio State Buckeyes

The grey and scarlet colour combination is something is likely never to go out of fashion. It is smart and fresh. There is a recognizable pattern along the sides of the pants and the arms. The palindromic pattern consists of five stripes that run in black-white-red-white-black. The uniform which was first worn under former head coach Woody Hayes is well-known in the college football world. The helmets, worn since 1968, are simple to look at, but this simplicity adds to the charm, and the additional Buckeye leaf stickers make the uniform special, especially because of the lids of the star players that they festoon every year. Aligned with Nike, the Buckeyes have made some recent alterations and additions, but, none of them has been ground-breaking enough to last.

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4) Texas Longhorns

The uniqueness of the uniform of the Texan team is its simplicity, with a minimalistic colour scheme of white and burnt orange. The orange on white (or vice versa) colours of the jersey adds a sense of dignity and classiness to it. Interestingly, it is this no-frills design of the jersey along with the classy white helmet that makes it recognizable. The mascot of the team, which is incorporated in the uniform in a quietly distinguished manner, is a silhouette of a horned bull, which is perfectly symmetrical, and in no need of an additional pair of eyes or a snout, as it forms the basis of the iconic hand gestures of “Hook ‘Em Horns.” Some interesting alterations to the jersey in recent years have been gold trims around the lettering or helmets featuring the player numbers.

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5) Nebraska Cornhuskers

The Huskers’ uniform is a vivid combination of red and white. The timeless uniform consists of red pants with white stripes, combined with red shoulder stripes on the white tops. One of the main features of the uniform is the helmet, which is white in colour with crimson stripes and a capital N, as well as the red face mask. It was introduced in the year 1970. The overall combination is quite simple yet very eye-catching, and the tradition and history which is associated with the uniform makes it all the more iconic. There are subtle changes that are brought time and again to the uniform, and alternative uniforms are often given a chance such as the new Adidas Red Rising uniform. But, no one really messes with the helmet or the overall colour scheme.

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6) Georgia Bulldogs

The Bulldogs have not messed with their jersey much, even though years have passed. It is a simple uniform that has held its charm and tradition. The red helmet, red top and silver pants are almost exactly the same as the combination worn during the early 1980s. The plain red top has an appeal of its own that has lasted for decades. The silver britches have been worn for 34 years, now, and the stripes of red, white and black on either side of the pants add to the timelessness of the uniform. The iconic oval G was inspired by the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Vince Dooley asked for the permission to redesign it in 1964 for the Bulldogs. The redesigned version was so well done that the Packers modelled their own G on the helmet after the Bulldogs’.

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7) Penn State Nittany Lions

The Nittany Lions have held on to the classic colour scheme of navy blue and white, with the helmet that is predominantly white and has a blue stripe running down the middle of the helmet. It essentially reflects the offensive gameplay that the team has. It is simple and yet uber-cool. Over the years, the uniform has undergone some slight changes, such as the addition of numbers to the helmets, or that of the names to the backs of the uniforms. The neckline or arms of the tops are occasionally changed, too. However, the true essence of the uniform’s colour pattern is never changed. Though many players have expressed their desire to see a change in the uniform, but the true Penn State fans are likely to go into an uproar mode if that ever happens.

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8) Michigan Wolverines

This classic maize-and-blue-combination jersey has an age old appeal to it. The bright maize pants, teamed with the deep blue top with the numbers popping out, was worn by the team for 21 seasons during 1969-1989 under head coach Bo Schembechler. But, the most remarkable part of the uniform is the helmet. This iconic lid is often considered the best in the history of college football. It was chosen in 1938 by Fritz Crisler, the head coach at that time, who chose the winged helmet more for practical reasons than as a stylistic option. It was an excellent choice to help halfbacks find receivers downfield. Yet, today, it is this winged pattern, created by Ann Arbor and perfected over the years, that has set a standard that other schools try to follow.

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9) Alabama Crimson Tide

The thread of the Tides has remained almost the same since the time of head coach Bear Bryant, with the colour scheme being crimson and white. While most of the other teams have toyed with their designs, the uniform of the Tides has remained virtually the same, with the iconic white pants and crimson or white top, alongside a helmet that is crimson in colour and has a grey facemask. The helmet features the number of the player in white on the side. This is an old style and is a reminder of the days of non-soccer style placekickers and goalposts shaped like H. The style might be used by countless other schools, but, the only one that comes to the minds of the football fans and the followers of college sports is that of Alabama.

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10) Notre Dame Golden Domers

The uniform of the Notre Dame is recognizable even to the nations who do not play or follow football. The jerseys have changed colours quite a few times, and though the green one is pretty amazing, the most popular one is, without a doubt, the mid-night blue top with pants of a gold hue. The ND logos add a special touch to the tops without making it too busy. But, the most identifiable part of the uniform is the helmet. The golden lid is what the team is nicknamed after. These helmets, Golden Domes, are a coloured to take after the famous Golden Dome on top of the university’s Main Administrative Building. In the past few years, Adidas got carried away a bit too far with designs of the alternatives. In July 2014, the team officially shifted to Under Armour as uniform providers.

There are many other college football teams that have very catchy uniforms, with a combination of great colour schemes on the jerseys and striking helmets. They are all different from each other, and each stands out in a different way. But, one thing that is common among all of them is that they mostly follow a simplistic and classic look. The no frills designs of the uniforms offer a clean look that is dignified, and despite some regular changes that the teams often bring to their uniforms, they mostly remain loyal to the original style. The helmets, too, play an imperative role in making each college football jersey iconic and unique.