Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
I received my credentials for the 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement a couple weeks ago. It will be my fifth straight year covering the event. And as I count down the days (39) to one of my favorite events on the NFL calendar, I came across this great clip.
Michael Irvin’s Hall of Fame induction speech last year was one of my favorites of all-time. And my interview with Michael prior to his induction was also one of my favorites. I have a great deal of respect for him. And that …read more

Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL
A few days ago, I said the Dallas Cowboys were interested in Tennessee Titans CB/KR Pacman Jones. Well, the feeling is mutual. Pacman appeared on Michael Irvin’s ESPN radio show today amid speculation he could become the Cowboys’ next reclamation project. Pacman said, in-part:
“I’m not sitting here telling you I don’t own up to mistakes I’ve made. I accept everything, the punishment, everything that comes along with the bad decisions and bad choices I’ve made. In the end, I just pray to God I get a second chance ….. It’s like I’m on …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
If I had to describe the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2007 Enshrinement Ceremony in one word, I would say emotional. Sure there was plenty of humor. There were plenty of fond memories and a lot of thank you’s. But for each of the six inductees, it was an emotional evening.
The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Pro Football Hall of Fame President/Executive Director Steve Perry and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Sarah Rucker, a student at local Lake High School in Hartville sang the “National Anthem.” She did a wonderful job …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
Michael Irvin has made his share of mistakes. And as a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys, those mistakes were greatly magnified. I could never fully embrace Michael during his playing days because while I enjoyed and appreciated his play on-the-field, I could not understand his reckless behavior off it. While making 750 career receptions for 11,904 yards and 65 TDs, and setting NFL records and being named to the league’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s, Michael made terrible choices in his personal life that will live …read more