Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
Having achieved professional success while pursuing a lifelong passion, New York Jets FB Darian Barnes will realize yet another childhood dream. His very own comic book, National Triumph League, will be adopted and produced into an animated series. Recently signed by NEHST Studios — a cutting-edge diversified production, financing, and distribution company — Darian’s comic has been many years in the making.
An avid comic book reader since childhood (his favorites include Batman and Punisher), Darian came up with the concept for National Triumph League during his freshmen year at Rutgers with friend …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
I thought I had heard it all until this report came in. I was absolutely floored to learn that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has determined that the New England Patriots violated league rules this past Sunday when they videotaped defensive signals by the New York Jets’ coaches. NFL security officials confiscated a camera and videotape from Patriots video assistant Matt Estrella on the New England sidelines when it was suspected he was recording the Jets’ defensive signals. The visual evidence confirmed the suspicion. Commissioner Goodell is considering severe sanctions, including the possibility of …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
Fellow Pitt grad Darrelle Revis ended his lengthy holdout with the New York Jets and signed a six-year, $36 million contract. The paperwork was 47 pages long and was described by his agent as “very complicated,” “sophisticated,” and “unique.” Like any rookie who signs late, Darrelle is way behind. He missed 22 practices — including yesterday’s single practice — and the team’s preseason opener last Friday against Atlanta. But he’s expected to step in and help fill one of the Jets’ biggest needs. Veteran Andre Dyson started every game at left cornerback until …read more