The tradition continues! It is time for version 8.0 of our 2025 NFL Mock Draft. The Sports Bank is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to do a mock draft for all four of the major North American sports. The 2025 NHL mock draft can be found here. The 2025 NBA mock draft is over at this link, and finally the 2025 MLB mock draft is linked here. … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft Update 2-12-25
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The Real Story Behind Matt Patricia’s Iconic Beard: A Tribute to Service
When NFL fans think of Matt Patricia, the former New England Patriots defensive coordinator and Detroit Lions head coach, his distinctive beard often comes to mind. During a powerful Veterans Day episode of COACH, Patricia finally revealed the touching origin of his signature look – a story that connects football, friendship, and military service in an unexpected way. The … [Read more...] about The Real Story Behind Matt Patricia’s Iconic Beard: A Tribute to Service
Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
We're exactly one week away from the 32nd anniversary of the best of all the big games every played. In the early 1990s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight Super Bowls and lost all four, but man did they help to provide one of the best Super Bowls of all time. Like Tom Petty said, "even the losers- get lucky sometimes." … [Read more...] about Super Bowl XXV, in 1991, Remains the G.O.A.T.
NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend
When looking at the Super Bowl logo, one can't help but think of the phrase "Corporate culture," which is one of the worst business buzzwords you'll ever hear. It's right up there with "paradigm shift," "synergy," "core competencies" and "best practices" in the corporatespeak pantheon of meaningless gobbledy gook. … [Read more...] about NFL Makes Slight Improvement in Super Bowl Logo Trend
When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Taylor Swift was attending high profile football games long before she began dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As has been well documented, Swift will be at the Super Bowl this Sunday in New Orleans, supporting her boyfriend and his team. Just as she has done all season long. Her attending the big game will be part of a larger political "psy-op," according to … [Read more...] about When Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez Attended Notre Dame vs Purdue in 2010
Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
As Super Bowl 59 approaches this Sunday, it's a good time to be reminded of the bodacious bling possessed by Illini Coach Bret Bielema. In addition to the Rose Bowl ring that he earned during his playing days (1990 Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten Co-Champions, who lost to Washington 46-34), he also has a ring Super Bowl ring. It's from Super Bowl LIII, when he served as the defensive … [Read more...] about Bret Bielema Has an $88,000 Super Bowl Ring
Travis Kelce Dances “The Carlton” While at a Rodeo
NFL superstar and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce comprises one half of America's leading pop culture power couple. Ahead of Super Bowl 59, all the talk is about him, and his even more popular and significantly more popular girlfriend, Taylor Swift. But that is enough on that. For now, it is time to flash it back, to something that barely qualifies as K.C. Chiefs … [Read more...] about Travis Kelce Dances “The Carlton” While at a Rodeo
The Story Behind the Longest Field Goal in NFL History
What It Takes to Pull Off the Longest Field Goal Ever Made in the National Football League The Science of the Kick … [Read more...] about The Story Behind the Longest Field Goal in NFL History
Five Reasons the NFL Wants Patrick Mahomes, K.C. Chiefs to Succeed
The National Football League, like every sports league, is a business first and foremost. And just as in any other business, the people leading it want the results that are best for for the financial bottom line. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are what's best for the NFL, business wise, right now. … [Read more...] about Five Reasons the NFL Wants Patrick Mahomes, K.C. Chiefs to Succeed
Understanding Parlay Bets: Can You Combine Super Bowl Wagers?
Picture Credit Sports betting adds an exciting layer to the Super Bowl experience. Among the many ways to wager, parlay bets stand out for their potential to deliver significant payouts. But how do parlay bets work, and how can they be used most effectively when wagering on Super Bowl games? Let’s break it down. … [Read more...] about Understanding Parlay Bets: Can You Combine Super Bowl Wagers?
