Monday Pigskin Links

The Biggest Bros of the NFL: AFC Edition – BroBible
The first NFL training camps open up on Monday, which means it’s almost time to buckle in that chinstrap, paint on that eyeblack, and get ready for some action. Well, for the players at least. For Bros like you and me, it means it’s almost time to open up that beer can, find a spot on the couch, and get ready to watch Andrew Siciliano on “The Red Zone Channel.”

10 Biggest Potheads in Baseball – COED Magazine
Back in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s the field might as well have been lined with cocaine rather than chalk with the number of players that were in to the nose candy back then. During the 90s and the 2000s its been steroids. Yet, there is another drug that has been a player favorite for years. I’m talking about marijuana folks.

The New Rules of Barroom Pool – The Smoking Jacket
Pretty much every bar with a pool table has a set of rules posted, a loose scrawl of law on a page mottled with sweat, smoke and broken dreams. No gambling, no fighting, et al. If only the game of pool were that simple. And so we present the new rulebook for barroom pool.

My code word for taking the dog on a walk… – Dave and Thomas
This dude is awesome. He has too much free time and a wicked sense of humor. Only good can come of that! So he helps walk his roommates dog, Meatwad. Yeah, cool name. Check out the video to see the “special code word” the dog recognizes when it’s time for a walk. Brilliant!

Does Anybody Remember Randolph Childress? – The Hoop Doctors
As a basketball enthusiast on both the collegiate and pro levels, it’s always interesting to watch a guy elevate from an amateur in college and be able to watch him throughout his career in the NBA. On the other hand, I’m always amazed by guys who prove to be better in the pros than they were in college.

Packers spending for possible Lambeau expansion
The Green Bay Packers have spent more than $27 million to shore up property near Lambeau Field for a possible sports and entertainment district.

Dallas Cowboys Open Training Camp As Rest Of NFL Teams Begin This Week
The mark of the official start of the 2010 NFL Season begins with training camp, and this week and in the days following all of the 32 teams in the league will open camp and begin their journey towards Super Bowl XLV.

Goodell holds court on nine crucial NFL issues
Today, NFL owners need a leader who understands the various challenges facing the league and who can navigate those hurdles while constantly looking for ways to push the product to new heights. They have the right man in Roger Goodell.