Skinnypost.com Pro Bowl Picks
Gayle Saunders & Steve O’Reilly bring you their selections for the 2011 NFL Pro-Bowl.
Troy Polamalu blows up Andrew Hawkins
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
The 6 time pro bowler Troy Polamalu can hit…lets just be real here. On every play this guy brings the wood, unfortunately for Andrew Hawkins het gets to go matrix after Polamalu hits him with a Steelers bullet!!
Top Ten Best Selling Jerseys in the NFL & Why
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Here’s a look at the hottest selling jerseys in the NFL and the reason why their selling like hot cakes!
10. 
Jason Witten has the opportunity to play for America’s team aka the Dallas Cowboys. When you have a QB that likes to throw you the rock early and often each game it helps. We can’t forget his seven pro bowl selections are nothing to blink at either, which will gain you instant street cred with fans. Jason Witten represents the gutsy play making new breed of tight ends with a old school feel. Fans gotta respect that ,and that’s why you see his jersey on this list.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
9. 
DeSean Jackson represents some of the new playmaking blood in the NFL, sometimes brash and not afraid to pop his own collar…he has the ability to back it up. You have to love a player who talks the talk and walks the walk. Fast as lightening he’s a pretty exiting dude to watch! Being a big time playmaker put his Jersey on the map with fans. I’m still surprised the Eagles haven’t given this kid a pay raise especially with the Amount his jersey sales are bringing in. Pay the man Eagles!
____________________________________________________________________________________________
8. 
Miles Austin represents the type of athlete thats come a long way. When I say a long way, I mean he wasn’t drafted, he’s a hard worker, and nobody gave him anything, he worked for it. He also plays for America’s team! On the flipside it never hurts that you’ve dated one of the most celebrated booties of the century belonging to Kim Kardashian. Whether its hard work on the field or dating stars…Austin has earned his mark in the NFL and fans easily respect that.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
7. 
Now everything I just wrote about Miles Austin can be applied to Tony Romo to a T except swap Kardashian for Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood. Although Romo has a had a rocky start this year he’s another gutsy gunslinger and whether you like him or not Romo has done things his own way. The guy has so much charisma he can make Terrell Owens cry for him…that’s impressive.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
6. 
Drew Brees represents the “stand up guy” who means what he says and says what he does. After the Chargers gave up on him and sent him packing, Brees bounced back and won a super bowl for the city of New Orleans and became a Super bowl MVP. He made the Saints relevant when speaking about the NFL’s elite teams. Fans respect a natural born leader off the field and a field general on the field. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
5. 
Clay Matthews comes from a football family. Check. He plays in a Football town like Green Bay. Check. He started rocking long blond hair before the release of the Twilight Series trilogy. Check. The guy scares the beegezus out of quarterbacks. Check. He’s a Super bowl Champ. I’d have to say that’s quite the resume.
____________________________________________________________________________________________
4. 
Troy Polamalu aka the Defensive Player of the Year last year, is the type of player whose is admired on and off the field. This cat is relentless and he has a motor that doesn’t quit. He shows fans how to be awesome on the field and off the field. And honestly who do you know that has a better shampoo commercial than Polamalu’s?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 
Michael Vick took his game to another level last season for the Eagles, and the NFL world took notice. Vick’s ability on the field almost mirrors his ability on Madden. That in a nut shell is pretty dam hard to do. His escapability is effortless and is exciting to watch, case and point. Now if only his 2011 Eagles could start winning. Vick’s jersey sales rank, is higher than his teams wins this year.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2. 
Tom Brady has it all right? The multiple super bowl rings, A great team to play for, a model wife. (no pun intended) When you think about the face of the NFL QB, its Tom Brady. They even have the “Brady Rules” although the NFL wont admit it. Brady has been one of the league’s best passers for the last ten years. He’s been a two-time Super Bowl MVP a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He is rewriting the NFL record book as we speak folks. Enough said!
____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. 
The Champ is here! Mr. Aaron Rodgers has made his presence known. Once known as the QB that fell in the draft or the QB who backed up Favre. Rodgers took his game to places other didn’t expect. He was cool as a cucumber and guided his team to a super bowl last season. Even though he plays in a small market, he is a big time quarterback that the nfl world has their eyes on. In fantasy football or the real life game, Aaron Rodgers is putting up ridiculous numbers either way you look at it. Aaron Rodgers has arrived folks and his jersey sales back up that statement 100%!
Polamalu effort brings in $135,000 for military fundraiser
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Even though Troy Polamalu Steelers didn’t win in the Superbowl, he did win off the field. Via an online auction on Twitter he raised $135,000 for veterans, service members and their families
The amounted raised was a record for Operation Once in a Lifetime, which is a Dallas-based charity that helps the military.
The auction ran Jan. 29 through Feb. 5 and was sponsored by TwitChange, an Atlanta-based group that holds celebrity auctions for charity on Twitter.
With the help of TwitChange fans get a chance to be followed, mentioned or re-tweeted by their favorite star. Fans are also able to bid on a mega-package that, in addition to the other items, included some celebrity gifts.
Troy Polamalu offered six autographed tickets to the Super Bowl, two of which were with his family. In total the six tickets brought in $22,000. Teammate Lawrence Timmons raised $300.
Superbowl champion linebacker Clay Matthews also chipped in and raised more than $2,000.
Please watch to learn more about Operation Once in a Lifetime:
Troy Polamalu’s Interception vs. The Titans
Troy Polamalu Interception vs San Diego Chargers
Troy Polamalu gets blown up by Domata Peko!
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Domata Peko Commits Hair-On-Hair Assault On Troy Polamalu as he seriously blows up fellow Samoan Polamalu on the goaline!
Troy Polamalu blows up Terrell Owens
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Troy Polamalu blows up Terrell Owens, only thing is Owens got right back up. At least we can applaud a good clean hit with no injury… right? On the night TO had 10 receptions for 141 yards and 2 TD’s!
Cedric Benson rings Troy Polamalu’s bell
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Cedric Benson takes it to Troy Polamalu on this run leaving Troy saying “huh…whatcha say” What a collision!
Troy Polamalu SupaFly hit on Kerry Collins
By Gayle Saunders
Follow Him on Twitter
Troy Polamalu does his best impersonation of Jimmy the “Supafly” Snuka as he jumps over the pile and times his hit on Kerry Collins weak attempt at a QB Sneak. Apparently you cant coach perfect timing!
Loading ...
