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The 50 Best Teams of the Super Bowl Era

This is the ultimate National Football League countdown: The 50 best teams of the Super Bowl Era.

The very first NFL Super Bowl, or better known as the AFL-NFL World Championship Game, was held on January 15th, 1967—and from that point on, there have been a plethora of dominating teams.

As Super Bowl XLV has come and past, we’re now up to 45 Super Bowl champions—so making a list of the best 45 teams of all-time would just be too easy.

So, here I’ve created the 50 best teams of the Super Bowl Era.

5 Unfortunately Entries from Celebrity Nudity Database

If the Internet has proven anything, it’s that no matter who you are, no matter what you look like, somebody wants to stare at you naked. Even if you should never be seen naked. This includes celebrities. When we first stumbled across the Celebrity Nudity Database, because everything on the Internet needs a database, we thought it was going to just be another site detailing boobies. Boy, were we wrong.

Chad Ochocinco- The Waiter??

From soccer, to bull riding, to snake wrangling and now this. Waiting tables. Chad Ochocinco must be bored this Memorial Day Weekend. Instead of chilling on the beach or drinking Call A Cab’s at Wet Willie’s, Chad posting pics of him waiting tables at David’s Cafe (17th and Meridian in Miami. Get there now before you miss him), via his facebook page.

Back to the Future Alternate Ending: Biff is Dead

What the…. Subway Woman has Trouble Eating Hot Dog

Who knew that hot dogs could be so much trouble? The odd lady dressed like a big bumblebee on the subway tries to enjoy her sulfate-riddled meat tube but has trouble staying awake. Or maybe she’s just drunk. Who knows but when you’re not in your right mind those hot dogs can be awful tricky. Luckily she found the hot dog on the clean subway floor.

Bruins Win Game 7, Jack Edwards Goes On Celebratory Bender

If you live in the Boston metropolitan area and you see an older, nerdy looking guy in a suit running up and down the streets tossing Malotov cocktails at parked cars and busting windows with a goalie stick don’t worry. It’s just Bruins announcer Jack Edwards and the authorities have already sent out the guys with the tranquilizer darts to nab him.

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Jim Tressel Out at The Ohio State University

Wow. Who knew? Turns out that a big, money-making athletic department in a Top 10 football program is riddled with corruption and misleadings. Seems like some people turned a blind eye to players misusing their status as football players for gifts and benefits.

I know, it’s shocking. But these things do happen occasionally.

Jim Tressel, the coach who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, shocked Buckeye fans when he resigned Monday amid NCAA violations from a tattoo-parlor scandal that involved his players and his own ignorance.

Tressel’s troubled surfaced when he was tipped off in April 2010 that some of his players, including star quarterback Terrelle Pryor, were in trouble with potential NCAA rules violations by accepting gifts and benefits from a tattoo parlor in Columbus.

Tressel could have reported the trouble back then, suspended the players for the first five games of last season and the NCAA probably would have accepted it.

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy has praised Tressel’s “integrity” and said he is the kind of man you’d want your son to play for. Eddie DeBartolo, the former 49ers owner, has said that Tressel’s “steady” demeanor and knack for relating to young men reminded him of Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh.

Tressel resigned Monday in the wake of a scandal that had earned him a suspension and a $250,000 fine, while exposing the program to possible NCAA penalties.

His sin was failing to tell superiors when he learned that Buckeye players had broken NCAA rules by selling jerseys, championship rings and other memorabilia for their own gain. He compounded by signing an NCAA form indicating that he knew of no rules violations by anyone in his program.

Is it fair for a person of great accomplishments to be known as much for one lapse as for all the good things that preceded it? It may be for Tressel because the exposure of his misdeeds raises suspicions that he had long run — but gotten away with — a sketchy operation. His cover-up may also damage his stellar won-lost record, since the NCAA could force Ohio State to vacate all 12 of its victories from the 2010 season.
[via Chicago Tribune]

Boom Goes The Dynamite Gets Web Redemption with Gus Johnson

Sports meet comedy on Tosh.0 this week as legendary sportscaster (and not legendary in a good way) Brian Collins from Ball State University. Collins had a chance to redeem himself for the goofy 2005 sports report that was blooper-ridden and gave birth, by accident, to the catchpharse “boom goes the dynamite.”

The clip lit up YouTube and the catchphrase became a viral sensation that every sportsfan has slipped into a game at least once.

Daniel Tosh sat Collins down for a web redemption and wisely didn’t let the guy go solo. That’s where legendary broadcaster Gus Johnson comes in to help. The dynamic duo is together to call a playground pick-up basketball game. I think these guys would be great together calling NFL games next year….if there is a season.

Cam Newton Sings Justin Bieber Song NFL Rookie Card Shoot

Being a rookie in the NFL I just can’t imagine the trouble you’ll get into with your teammates when they catch you singing to a girlie song. Cam Newton, the controversially star of Auburn, has been known to be a bit goofy in the past like when he was caught being a tooth fairy. But putting on a skirt and acting like a fairy isn’t as bad as being caught on video singing to a Justin Bieber song.

During a recent shoot for Panini trading cards, Cam Newton gets his Bieber on with the song “Baby” and immediately turns his Man Card in for the day.

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Ray Lewis Translator [Lockout Edition]

Baltimore Ravens linebacker and all-around wacky guy Ray Lewis claimed that crime would go up if there was no NFL season this year. To better understand Ray, we translated some of his quotes.

Caity Lotz Lets Esquire Into Her Place

Esquire really struck gold when they conceived their invasive photo shoot idea, Me in My Place. Who the hell would have thought that photographing a hot chick in her apartment, wearing nothing but underwear would be something men would like to see? Apparently only they did. Here are some new photos of Caity Lotz in her place. I, for one, would not mind being in there with her.

Modern Warfare 3 Debut Gameplay Trailer Is Frickin’ Awesome

Infinity Ward and Activision has finally released the first gameplay video for the upcoming Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3. The game follows on the heels of its predecessor being one of the best selling games of all time so you can imagine the stakes were set very high for the game from the get-go.

Should the Chargers be considering Plaxico Burress?

All the buzz left surrounding the Chargers are focused on the linebacking and receiving corps. There aren’t any holes left to fill, at least until free agency hits and some players wind up changing teams. Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith has already expressed his interest in the Chargers. The longer the lockout goes on, the more likely 2010 rules will be in place as far as signing rookies and free agents go. That would also mean a return of the franchise designation and another uncapped year. With the franchise tag back in effect Vincent Jackson would be locked in for a full season, which would thrill Philip Rivers. AJ Smith could look to move him while his value is still high and bring in someone comparable if he doesn’t want to open the checkbook and pay him like a top-5 receiver over multiple years.

Some of the Most Ridiculous Celebrity Demands and Riders

We’ve got the scoop from the good people at The Smoking Gun about some of the most ridiculous celebrity riders (you know, it’s like a list of demands that celebs ABSOLUTELY NEED before an event). We know food and drinks are standard but you won’t believe what stars like Katy Perry, Mariah Carey and Sarah P are demanding from hosts. Yikes, celebs, your bitchiness is showing.

Four Reasons Why Atlanta Thrashers Are Better Off in Winnipeg

Atlanta just can’t catch a break. The Atlanta Thrashers have all but said it’s officially official that the team will be moving north to the snowy plains of Winnipeg. That’s up there in Canada and it’s cold. How cold? In winter the single-most time consuming activity for a person is undressing after coming in from outside.

Despite the fight from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who wants to keep his expansion team in Atlanta, the team looks to be moving. And those poor Thrashers can’t catch a break. The team never really took off in the Southern city and despite being courted by other cities to move the Thrashers weren’t even Winnipeg’s main team of interest. The Thrashers were their fallback team.

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Four Teams HBO Should Consider For 2011 Season

Last week the Tampa Bay Buccaneers declined their invitation from HBO to appear on this season’s edition of the popular show Hard Knocks–which means the network will be forced to find a new team to feature.

Last year the show made stars out of the cursing Jets coaches and running back Danny Woodhead. While it was good for the Jets it is apparent that the toll of having cameras following people around when they are trying to focus on keeping a job can be a distraction and some teams are not wanting that at the moment.

Now that the Bucs have declined the offer we won’t get a chance to see how Josh Freeman preps for a game or which conditioner he uses.  In my professional opinion, Josh Freeman has the most awesome hair in the NFL and it’s a shame we will miss out on those secrets.

Word is the Broncos and Tim Tebow said no so there’s no fun to be had there and the Detroit Lions, my personal choice for the show this season, has as well declined HBO’s offer.

With that in mind, here’s a look a four other teams that HBO should consider for “Hard Knocks.”

San Diego Chargers

The Chargers continue to roll offensively as Philip Rivers and his gang produce huge numbers.  However, the Bolts just can’t seem to get that one component together to get to the big game.   Always the bridesmaids, never the bride.

The long-term future of Vincent Jackson remains a big story line as the valuable receiver looks to get a big contract or else he’s gone. Last year VJ didn’t sign in a public holdout that caused GM A.J. Smith to publicly ridicule his star player.

The Chargers must lock up some free agents like Jackson and receiver Malcolm Floyd as well as deal with the loss of defensive coach Ron Rivera.  Last year the Chargers started out slow and just missed the playoffs and there’s a great storyline here as the team tries hard to get to the Super Bowl as their talent starts to fade.

Plus, we can get to see the Chargers practice their special teams.  I wonder if they’re as humorous to watch in training camp as they were in the first part of last season.

Atlanta Falcons

Lots of talent lives here in the South as the Falcons finished up 13-3 last year only to be booted from the playoffs quickly.  The shortened season was a disappointment to many as the Falcons are one of the most loaded teams in the NFL with one of the most promising QBs in Matt Ryan.

Young QB Matt Ryan is a born leader and his staff of receivers just got stronger as the Falcons made a ballsy move to trade 5 picks this year to move up and draft stud Julio Jones.  The Falcons believe they are on the cusp of a Super Bowl this year and the only thing keeping them from it will be an NFL Lockout that cancels the season.

San Francisco 49ers

Like the Detroit Lions (who recently announced they would not do the show), the 49ers are a team coming off a brutal rebuilding period.  The team has riddled with ownership, management, coaching, and a new stadium problems, just to name a few topics.  That actually glosses over it.  The 49ers are just a mess and have become a mess over the last decade instead of riding out the epic dynasty they used to be.

The most recent issues involve coach Mike Singletary and his insane coaching skills.  He’s gone now and the team is focusing on the future for a change with some seriousness.  Stability looks to be a part of the organization now as the team heads toward the promised land of winning again.

The 49ers are in the weak NFC West and have a chance to actually make some ground but the lack of solid coaching and a revolving door at offensive coordinator have not helped the QB situation, which is just grim.  It’s pitiful, actually.  That’s why former NFL QB and new coach Jim Harbaugh is the 49ers man of the future.  He has some good talent to work with and I believe this team has the potential to change things up real fast and make the playoffs next year.

Seattle Seahawks

Last year the Seahawks and new coach Pete Carroll made history as the first losing team to make the playoffs.  It sounds like a punchline but the team actually made the most of the situation and beat the Saints in the first round in dramatic fashion.  Enter Beast Mode!

Carroll is a fun guy to watch and very energetic.  Focusing the cameras on Pete and his crew is just the opposite of the cussing Jets crew from last year but should be just as entertaining.

The main storyline from Seattle is the team is ready to take over the weak NFC West.  QB issues surround whether veteran Matt Hasselbeck will return or if the team will trade for a QB like Kevin Kolb or stick with the lumberjack known as Charlie “Chuckin” Whitehurst.

The running game gained Marshawn Lynch in a trade with Buffalo and his reputation will forever be known for the Beast Mode Run against New Orleans. As much of a beautiful thing as that was, the Seahawks need help and lots of it.  Their offensive line is a steaming turn in the middle of the road.  It’s similar to the 49ers QB situation, it’s that bad.

Thankfully, the ‘Hawks are revamping of their horrific offensive line.  They brought in former Raiders coach Tom Cable to turn things around and Tom immediately drafted two studs on offensive line with the teams first two draft picks this year.  Add in last year’s Russell Okung and the O-line just got a huge improvement.

With that in mind, the Seahawks would be an interesting find for HBO.  Pete Carroll is a rather unique individual and is the opposite of the foul-mouthed Jets team from last year.  Carroll grins and smiles and is playful.  That’s not to say he takes things easy.  He just does it his way and that could be fun to watch develop.

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Cornelius Bennett Speaks Out Against NFL Lockout

Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett is speaking out on the NFL lockout. Bennett was elected chairman of the NFLPA’s Board of FOrmer Players in March and has used that platform previously to discuss the work stoppage.

He wrote an article for the Buffalo News this morning detailing his thoughts.

The former player cites small market teams and their viability as instrumental in a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

“Fans should know that players want the Bills to stay in Buffalo,” wrote Bennett. “Players want to preserve revenue sharing that allows for competitive balance year in, year out. Players fought to keep the supplemental revenue sharing plan in place because the league opted out of it.”

Canuck Lady Flashes Breasts to San Jose’s Penalty Box

Even though Ben Eager was the clear factor in the Sharks meltdown I can’t blame him too much. Maybe the NHL league office will suspend him for that cross-checking penalty but I would like to present some photographic evidence on why Eager was so distracted. And I don’t blame him.

Check out Eager in the penalty box. It’s NSFW and features a lovely Canucks lady leaning against the penalty box and pressing her bare boobs up against the glass. The Green Men are awesome but the flashing chick is better! I’d head to the box 4 times as well if you could guarantee that there would be hot chicks flashing me there

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Teaser Out

In the wake of the annual E3 Expo where electronics and game makers get to showcase their hottest items for the upcoming year Activision has started to release teaser posters for the upcoming Call of Duty :Modern Warfare 3 video game. The Call of Duty franchise is one of the best selling of all time with Modern Warfare 2 and last year’s Black Ops taking titles for some of the best selling games of all time.

Activision is getting ready to bring out more details on the game such as expected release date and specifications in the next few weeks but I expect some great hands-on demos to be ready for E3 in the first week of June. After a week of speculation if the below poster was real or fan-made, Activision updated this week the Call of Duty website with a short teaser for MW3 featuring a graphic of Manhattan and some Russian-sounding guys sound threatening.

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Ukrainian Parliament Vice Speaker Choke Slams a Dude

On Friday the Ukrainian parliament chamber turned into a WWE spectacle.… again. Vice speaker of the Ukrainian parliament Adam Martynyuk choke-slammed a deputy legislator, Oleg Lyashko, after denying him the right to address the floor. Of course, this isn’t the first time the Ukrainian parliament has erupted in weird chaos; last year membes threw eggs at each other, set off smoke bombs, and came to blows in a full-out royal rumble. Watch Friday’s squabble after the jump.

Giants Owner Mara Warns Chaos if NFLPA* Wins in Court

On Thursday, New York Giants owner, John Mara, wrote an essay that was posted on NFL.com and Giants.com regarding the current labor dispute. In the essay, Mara stated that if the players are successful in their labor strategy then the NFL will be in chaos. The essay pointed to things like no salary caps and no minimums as examples of things that would plummet the NFL into eventual non-existence.

Vikings Ray Edwards wins 1st Boxing bout

At the end of his professional boxing debut, NFL defensive end Ray Edwards had his hand raised as the victor. Edwards, sporting red trunks with black trim, defeated T.J. Gibson of Duluth by unanimous decision.

During the four-round bout, Edwards knocked Gibson down twice; once in the first round and again in the fourth.

It wasn’t a total success for Edwards. After both fighters came out swinging in the first, fatigue seemed to set in, much to the chagrin of the crowd.

A chorus of boos surrounded the ring when both fighters seemed to be gassed.

Falcons to be the next team filmed for HBO’s Hard Knocks?

Some Falcon fans might be worried that the show would become a distraction, but I would trust Dimitroff. He’s smart, calculated and he wouldn’t agree to anything that he believed would hurt his team. Outside of a few names that have come and gone, the Falcons have basically had the same coaching staff in place since 2008 and their core (Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Michael Turner, John Abraham and Tony Gonzalez) remains intact. This is a grounded organization that shouldn’t be rocked by a potential distraction such as Hard Knocks.

Nerd-UP!! Sam Bradford Khakis It Up For Madden 12

I’m not sure if St. Louis Rams QB Sam Bradford is trying to pitch the Madden 12 video game or Bill Nye’s latest series.  Despite what people might think this is not a Photoshop of Bradford audition for “The Big Bang Theory.” It’s an actual screen cap from the Madden 12 promo video where Bradford dresses up like a boss!

I mean, who knows.  Is it worse than Tom Brady’s girlie soccer mom thing going on?   Nah, that’s probably the worst.  But Sam in his freshly starched clothes looks a bit out of place.  I’m not sure how I feel seeing what should be a studly QB manning one of the toughest sports in nicely ironed Khakis.

Check it out in the video below near the very end. It’s nerd-a-licious!

Goodell Hints To Buffalo Bills Franchise Moving, Possibly To Canada

NFL Commish Roger Goodell took a few minutes out from his “Gilmore Girls” marathon to answer a few questions from fans in Buffalo. It’s all part of Goodell’s grassroots-like movement to try to associate more to the fans instead of appearing like a soulless monster that is keeping football out of our lives next season.

The Commish has been conducting conference calls with select season ticket holders in various NFL cities and on Monday he was chatting with fans of the Buffalo Bills. It’s all a bit staged for the most part but there was some news to arrive about the future of the NFL franchise in Buffalo, New York.

The Canadian city of Toronto has made some news lately in that they want in on the NFL action.  The city believes it is ready to handle the load and has even hosted games in both pre-season and regular season for a few years now.  That’s in thanks to the Buffalo Bills themselves working out a deal to play select home games in Toronto.  In that agreement the Bills may have sealed their fate as the market is much more lucrative in Toronto, if the city is willing to support the team.

Small-market franchises like Buffalo struggle at times but thanks to the NFL’s shared revenue, which comes mostly from television contracts, is shared equally, which allows small-market teams like the Bills to be “financially competitive.”

The long-term viability of the Bills in Western New York was brought up by Keith, a 30-year season ticket holder from Toronto. He asked if Goodell, a Jamestown native, could ensure the franchise stays here.

Goodell couldn’t make any guarantees, but emphasized that playing games in Toronto is a good step.

“We certainly hope the Buffalo Bills continue to be in Western New York,” said Goodell, who added the continued fan support is a must. “As a Western New York guy, I know how important it is to that region and how passionate our fans are there.

“The effort we’ve been going through with the Buffalo Bills and the business leaders in the surrounding areas is to regionalize the team and to draw from a broader area, including Southern Ontario and the Toronto area. I believe that’ll be good for the Bills to be successful in Buffalo.”
[via Buffalo News]

Toronto is a huge market waiting to be tapped and it almost seems inevitable that Buffalo will move their team to the bigger city.  Of course I’m still perplexed that with markets like Toronto and L.A. empty we still have small market nightmares like Jacksonville flopping around.   And right now the NFL is the only major sports league to have zero teams in the Great White North.

Buffalo and its fans are great supporters of their team.  But in the end the numbers might just not be there.  And when the Commissioner starts hinting about it you can bet that’s not a good thing.

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Boing!! Jennifer Aniston Deep Throats Banana in Lingerie

The movie is “Horrible Bosses” and it opens in July. In case that image just isn’t enough here’s some animated GIFs of Jennifer Aniston Deep Throating a Banana and licking a Popsicle! Glory, glory!!

So… Jousting During the Rain Delay of a College Baseball Game Happened

In baseball, rain delays almost always universally suck. Rather than orchestrating a dance-off, Radford University’s Mark Peterson and High Point’s Kyle Mahoney challenged each other to a pre-game duel while waiting for the weather to clear. Neat!. But… doesn’t this sorta seem like a bad idea waiting to happen? Maybe? Like, wouldn’t you rather break a collar bone diving for home plate vs. getting thwacked with a bat while riding a teammate’s shoulders? All I’m saying is it doesn’t seem very wise for anyone who’s taking their career in the diamond seriously. But, on the other hand, whatever. It’s amusing and, in the end, the only thing that matters is our entertainment.

Shannon Brown Did Not Bang Pau Gasol’s Girlfriend

As rumors swirl that L.A. Lakers Pau Gasol was fighting domestic issues with his girlfriend, one teammate came clean about the issue. Shannon Brown wants the world to know he didn’t sleep with Pau’s lady.

Magnitude sacrifices himself for the team

Jake Locker and 9 NFL First-Round Picks Who May Not Start Their Rookie Seasons

The NFL draft concluded two weeks ago, but unfortunately teams haven’t had an opportunity yet to evaluate their draft picks. After all, players can’t practice or even meet with their coaches until the NFL lockout has concluded.

Regardless, fans are still excited about the 2011 season. Most fans have high expectations that their draft picks, particularly their first draft pick, will start and immediately make a contribution during the 2011 season.

Top 10 Typos on Sports TV Graphics

TV Graphics operators are akin to offensive lineman in the NFL, vital to the success of any broadcast operation but rarely noticed unless they make a brutal mistake.

TV typos start out innocently, a fullscreen graphic meant to celebrate “Andre Ethier’s Hit Streak” gets cursed by one stray keyboard stroke and next thing you know, “Andre Ethier’ Sh*t Streak” flashes across the TV screen. True story.

It’s a thankless job, and rather than make excuses by blaming these errors on the torrid pace, long hours and lack of a nearby dictionary – we choose to laugh a hearty laugh at their expense.

Sports TV Graphics people, we salute you and your glorious typos.

Video: Beer Pong Dunk Over Car

Suga Ray attempts the Blake Griffin dunk in beer pong! It does not end well.

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