Jill is back, this time as a regular contributor to Draft Day Suit. We will be hearing a lot more from her as the NFL season progresses. She is also kicking off our NFL previews with a look at the AFC North. We will hear from Adam soon with his take on the same division. Jill is a Steelers fan. Adam … [Read more...]
Big East Preview: A Conference in Flux
Finally, it’s here. Welcome to the first day of the 2012 college football season. And what better way to celebrate … than the Big East conference preview. Not convinced? OK … here goes. There’s a runaway favorite … but the team’s starting quarterback is just a … [Read more...]
Female NFL Ref Receives Online Attention
When Shannon Eastin steps on the field during the Green Bay Packers versus the San Diego Chargers game, she will become the first woman to ref an NFL game. A couple of weeks ago, the NFL hinted that the referee lockout could lead to opening opportunities for replacement referees. Eastin was … [Read more...]
Tom Brady Celebrates Opening of First UGG For Men Store
UGG Australia opened a dedicated UGG for Men flagship store last night, at 600 Madison Avenue in New York City. The new shop marks the first dedicated UGG for Men location in the world, housing footwear, outerwear, accessories and small leather goods, all geared towards men. New England Patriots QB … [Read more...]
How Managing Food Allergies Helps Drew Brees Perform Better & Recover Quickly
If you could make one change to your diet that made you feel a thousand times better every day what would it be? For those suffering from food allergies, the answer lies in cutting those foods out of their diet. Symptoms of food allergies range from life threatening anaphylactic shock to itching of … [Read more...]
LSU football trying out a female kicker
Several men in my life* have sent me word of a former female soccer player at LSU who is trying out to be a kicker on the football team.Obviously this is not soooo out of the ordinary. Many people know of the story of Katie Hnida, who actually entered college with intentions of being a kicker on the … [Read more...]
Out Of Uniform: NFL Stars Suit Up For Honors Show
On the night before Super Bowl XLVI, the NFL honored the best players and plays from the 2011 season with the first NFL Honors awards show. The Hollywood-style ceremony featured red carpet arrivals and plenty of gridiron glamour. The night’s honorees will not be participating in the Super … [Read more...]
Food, football, feminism and a Super Bowl unseen
Tweet During the height of my most ardent feminist days, I gave up watching the Super Bowl. Voluntarily. This was Super Bowl XIX in 1985, the 49ers vs. the Dolphins. Joe Montana vs. Dan Marino. Hyped as a classic showdown between the two brightest young quarterbacks in the NFL. And I was going to … [Read more...]
Power, Penn State and Joe Paterno’s Legacy
This week Joe Paterno, the former Penn State iconic football coach, was laid to rest. In his 46 years as the Nittany Lions coach, he accomplished athletic goals most coaches can only dream of: National championships, the winningest record in college football, the undying devotion of current and … [Read more...]
Minnesota Golden Gophers Debut New Gridiron Gear For 2012
The Minnesota Gophers will have a new look when the team takes the field for the 2012 season-opener on September 1st, against UNLV. College teams have continued to push fashion boundaries as it relates to their uniforms, a concept most evident in Maryland’s bold stylings from Under Armour last … [Read more...]