In 1988, the metal band "Poison" released its most famous song, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." According to lead singer Bret Michaels, he wrote it when he called his girlfriend on a payphone, and upon hearing a male voice in the background, he realized she was cheating on him. The song's theme seems to be that every good thing or person has a downside, some more than … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Terrell Owens (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Wes Welker (Complete Story)
Legendary wide receiver Wes Welker was no stranger to adversity. Many college football programs gave him the cold shoulder treatment. Welker didn't receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. The then-San Diego Chargers abruptly released him during his rookie year in 2004. Some eleven years later, he had racked up 9,924 receiving yards and 50 touchdowns … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Wes Welker (Complete Story)
The Legend Of John Madden (Complete Story)
Sports broadcasters come in all shapes, sizes, and talent. The truly special ones become the soundtrack of not only our favorite teams but our very lives. Football itself has had its share of memorable announcers at both the college and pro levels. Perhaps the most beloved NFL broadcaster of the modern game was John … [Read more...] about The Legend Of John Madden (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Torry Holt (Complete Story)
Legendary St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt wasn't known as "Big Game" for nothing. Holt always came through in the clutch for "The Greatest Show on Turf," a high-octane offense that lit up the opposition on a weekly basis. His work ethic, eagerness to learn, and consistency set him apart from other wideouts. Holt's stellar resume includes seven Pro … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Torry Holt (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Hines Ward (Complete Story)
The Pittsburgh Steelers are considered one of the National Football League's most storied and iconic franchises. In the 1970s, behind offensive Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Lynn Swann and Franco Harris, as well as their feared "Steel Curtain" defense, the Steelers won four Super Bowl titles. But by the turn of the century, their luster had weakened. Other than an … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Hines Ward (Complete Story)
The Life And Career Of Marvin Harrison (Complete Story)
Marvin Harrison wasn't known for talking smack and going crazy whenever he scored a touchdown. Quite the opposite, actually. While Harrison barely uttered a word, his play on the gridiron was loud and emphatic. We're talking about the wide receiver with the ninth-most receiving yards and fifth-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history. We're also talking … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Marvin Harrison (Complete Story)