January 26th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in A new Coke Zero ad debuting during Sunday’s game – entitled “Mean Troy” – features Troy Polamalu reprising the part made famous by Steelers legend “Mean” Joe Greene in a Coca-Cola spot nearly 30 years ago. The Coke Zero ad takes an unexpected twist from the original and the ending will remain a surprise until [...]
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Ravens Promote LB Coach Mattison to Defensive Coordinator
The Ravens have a new defensive coordinator, as the team has promoted linebackers coach Greg Mattison to replace Rex Ryan, who left to be the new head coach of the New York Jets. The Ravens have a presser set for today to make the fomal announcement of the hiring. The 59-year-old Mattison replaces Ryan, who [...]
Gridiron Tailgating (Super Bowl I-XIV Edition) – Part I of III
NFLGridironGab.com presents to you a Gridiron Tailgating Super Bowl I-XIV Special Edition. Your host Russ Loede and expert analyst Mike Panas bring you full in-depth details and insightful facts about the first 14 Super Bowls in the NFL. From Green Bay’s first 2 SB wins to Joe Namath’s shocking guarantee victory (AFL’s 1st SB title) in the [...]
The Gab’s Choices for Selection In the 2009 Class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame
In just a matter of days, a number of players will become immortal, as they will take their rightful place as the next members that will be selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The selection will take place on Saturday, January 31st, just one day before Super Bowl XLIII when the Steelers take [...]
The 08 Pittsburgh Steelers – Worthy Being Called The Best Defense Ever?
While there will be plenty of stories this week about the Steelers defense, a win over the Cardinals next Sunday in Super Bowl XLIII will bring up an interesting question – is this the greatest Steelers defense ever? Yes, the defense of the 70′s holds a dear place in all of our hearts, and the [...]
Herm Edwards to Coach the Buccaneers Defensive Backs in 2009?
Fresh off getting canned by the Chiefs, could Herm Edwards land in Tampa Bay as the teams new defensive backs coach? TBO.com threw that out there on Sunday, but don’t expect it to happen for awhile, as Edwards wants to take a step back and think about things before he makes his next move in [...]
Titans Coach Fisher Promises Collins the Starting Job if He Comes Back
It seems that Titans head coach Jeff Fisher is already making promises for the 2009 season. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen is reporting that Fisher has told free-agent to be QB Kerry Collins that if he comes back to the team, he’ll be the starting quarterback for the Titans to start 2009. It was just after the [...]
Cardinals RB James Gets the Call to Start in the Super Bowl
It’s been quite a season of ups and downs for Cardinals running back Edgerrin James, who was the teams starting running back on opening day, only to then be benched earlier this season for rookie Tim Hightower. James even went through a stretch where he carried the ball for just 7 times for 15 yards [...]
