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Dan Henderson, The Beginning

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:48:57 -0500

Dan first two fights: the first fight is vs Crezio de Souza . Seconed Fight is vs Eric Smith . Both fights held in Brazil Open Vale Tudo, on June 6th 1997. Dan is going to fight Rich Franklin in the main event of UFC 93 on Jan 17th 2009. Dan Henderson vs Crezio de Souza Dan [...]

Takeo Spikes: NFL Getting Carried Away With Fines for Defensive Players

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:04:34 -0500

I'm all for penalizing unnecessary roughness on the football field and discouraging late hits or helmet-to-helmet hits, but I believe the NFL has become too aggressive in doling out fines to defensive players. Take for instance the fine on Eric Smith of the Jets. Smith was just laying a normal hit on Anquan [...]

Jets S Eric Smith Talks About His Fine And Suspension

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:26:25 -0500

New York Jets safety Eric Smith thinks the NFL "made an example" of him with its punishment of his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona's Anquan Boldin a...

Eric Smith’s Creative, Disturbing Prank

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:19:47 -0500

New York Jets safety Eric Smith one-upped folksy prankster Brett Favre on Thursday, leaving a human spine in kicker Mike Nugent's locker. Smith, who was suspended one game and fined $50,000 after breaking Anquan Boldin's snot bone on in Week 4, said it was more of a statement than a joke. "Mike lost his spine down in [...]

Jets FS Eric Smith Loses His Suspension Appeal

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:11:23 -0500

Jets safety Eric Smith lost his appeal Tuesday, as the NFL upheld its one-game suspension of the Jets safety and Smith will sit out Sunday's home...

Cards HC Whisenhunt Expects NFL To Review Hit On Boldin

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:14:51 -0500

Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt expects the NFL to review a helmet-to-helmet hit by New York Jets safety Eric Smith on Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin....

Jets FS Eric Smith Suspended One Game For Hit On Boldin

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:14:50 -0500

New York Jets safety Eric Smith was suspended for one game and fined $50,000 by the NFL on Monday for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Arizona Cardinals...

Anquan Boldin takes a vicious illegal hit from Eric Smith

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:35:04 -0500

The Arizona Cardinals Anquan Boldin took a nasty helmet to helmet hit from the Jets Eric Smith late in yesterdays blowout win. How there was no flag on the play is beside me, but when you launch yourself and lead with your helmet like Smith did you endanger the life of another human being. Here is hoping that Boldin will be alright and resume his high caliber of play. And to Eric Smith paying a large fine for his wreckless action.

Video: Anquan Boldin Hit and Knocked Out by Jets' Eric Smith

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:40:18 -0500

There's a reason why helmet-to-helmet hits get flagged for penalties. The injury to Anquan Boldin is exactly why. Here's the video of the hit Boldin sustained late in the Jets blowout win over the Cardinals as Eric Smith flew in and unloaded on Anquan in the endzone. I think you would have [...]

New York Jets (The J-E-T Press)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:28:35 -0500

Team MVP: Brett Favre (He has to be for obvious reasons) Break-Out Player: Obvious name dept: Dustin Keller. Incognito: Chansi Stuckey. Biggest Disappointment: Bryan Thomas (First a wasted draft pick then a wasted extension) Fantasy Stud: Jerricho Cotchery. Offensive Outlook: Much improved running game (all around) thanks to Amped up blocking and Bill Callahan. Much improved passing game thanks to Brett Favre. Defensive Diagnosis: The 3-4 will finally arrive. Kris Jenkins will be a m...

Artrell Hawkins retires

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:12:50 -0500

New York Jets defensive back, Artrell Hawkins retired from the NFL last week. Hawkins played in the league for eight seasons and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (43rd overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He became the second highest player to be drafted out of the University of Cincinnati. As a senior, he helped guide the program to its first bowl appearance since 1950. In his six seasons with the Bengals, he picked off nine passes and recorded 68 or more total tackles three times. However, he was released in March. He was then signed by the Carolina Panthers in 2004 where he forced three fumbles, but again was released. He was then signed by the Washington Redskins, but waived two months later. The 31 year-old journeymen spent the next two seasons with the New England Patriots. In 2006 he recorded the 2nd most tackles in his career with 73. He also finished tied for the team high with 15 special team tackles. For the fourth time in his career, he was released. But then, the Jets signed him in February 2008. Jets head coach, Eric Mangini was familiar with Hawkins when he was defensive coordinator with the Patriots in 2005. Hawkins never lived up to his second round potential coming out college. He started 92 of 122 games and made 11 interceptions in that span. His best season came as a rookie when he made 76 tackles, had two interceptions and recorded twi sacks. Throughout his career he was shifted to a nickleback, free safety and special team duties. Hawkins was fortunate to land with the Jets, because in October 2007, he was seen arguing with another driver at 3am, and later refused a breathalizer test. As this stage of his career, he would be battling safety, Eric Smith to simply make the roster. The 5'10" defensive back decided to retire because he missed most of Jets training camp with several undisclosed injuries. The Jets signed rookie Penn State running back Rodney Kinlaw to fill Hawkins roster spot.

Gholston A Go

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:56:32 -0500

The New York Jets are all ready to go. The draft picks are signed and this is the squad we're going to whittle down into the surprise team of 2008. Unless the Jets bring in Brett Favre! Hey I want the guy here but apparently Paul Needell doesn't and he doesn't offer a compelling arguement against Favre, just more of the same "media circus" mumbo jumbo. The real story in Jetville is Vernon Gholston signing his deal and getting on the practive field today. No holdout! (I&#...

Bold(in) Move

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:58:31 -0500

This is (another) great time of year for speculation when it comes to the New York Jets. Yes we had it leading up to the free agent signing period. Who would Jets sign? Who would be traded? Who would Jets trade for? Next we had the speculators dream, the 2008 NFL Draft. Now in this down period after Organized Team Activities have dried up why not fan the flames of speculation with this tidbit: The Jets need to trade for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin. The disgruntled young star...

Dan Henderson's First Two MMA Fights Brazil Open 1997 Video

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:04:47 -0500

This is Dan "Hollywood" Henderson's first and second pro MMA fights when he took on Crezio de Souza and Eric Smith at the 1997 Brazil Open.