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Trick Kicker YouTubes His Way To The NFL
Oslo :: Norway | 1 month ago
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The Detroit Lions have acquired Norwegian kicker Havard Rugland, the "Kickalicious" Internet phenomenon. According to Tim Twentyman of Lions.com, Rugland was brought in on Thursday: "The team signed Norwegian kicking sensation Havard Rugland to a
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NFL: Lions sign internet kicking sensation
Jacksonville :: FL :: USA | 1 month ago
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The Detroit Lions of the NFL have signed kicker Havard Rugland, a Norwegian sensation on the Internet. Rugland posted a trick-shot video called "Kickalicious'' in September, attracting more than 2.7 million views. It shows the former amateur soccer
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Lions quickly replace Hanson, sign Akers
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | 1 month ago
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The Sports Network Just one day after Jason Hanson retired, the Detroit Lions quickly filled his shoes by reportedly signing David Akers on Friday. Hanson retired on Thursday after 21 years and 327 games with the team after being drafted in the
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Packers pay $3 million bonus, keep TE Finley
Green Bay :: WI :: USA | 1 month ago
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Jermichael Finley is ready for the increased expectations that are sure to come with his increased salary. The Green Bay Packers opted to pay their mercurial tight end a $3 million roster bonus rather than cut him by 4 p.m...Though Finley swears he
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San Francisco 49ers find their kicker: Phil Dawson
Santa Clara :: CA :: USA | 1 month ago
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Kicker Phil Dawson tweeted Tuesday that he has signed with the 49ers after spending the past 14 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. "I am humbled & thrilled to have the opportunity to continue my career with my new team, the SF 49ers!"...A 49ers
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Daily Madden Akers' Fall From Grace
San Francisco :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
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Radio morning crew. ';And then boom, something happens and he can't kick anymore.'; Akers, who is 38-years-old, had sports hernia surgery last year and may have aggravated the injury during the season. ';Playing in San Francisco is tough the wind in
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Greatness? It's what 49ers' Moss lacked
San Fernando :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
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This The 49ers are shedding the replaceable parts of their Super Bowl team. On Wednesday they cut David Akers , 12 weeks later than many thought they should...Akers' legacy will be as a kicker who helped the team succeed in 2011 and helped fans to
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Despite report, Nnamdi Asomugha still on Eagles � for now
Santa Clara :: Cuba | 2 months ago
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Wednesday was more about what isn't happening with the Eagles. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will continue to do "everything we can" to make football safer. David Akers' 49ers career is officially over after a two-year tenure that
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49ers release kicker David Akers
San Jose :: CA :: USA | 2 months ago
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Font Resize Bay Area News Group Following up an NFL-record-breaking 2011 with the worst season of his career cost kicker David Akers his job Wednesday when the 49ers announced that they have released the 15-year veteran. Akers is coming off a
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San Francisco 49ers: Positions of need as NFL Draft approaches
San Jose :: CA :: USA | 3 months ago
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Font Resize Here are the five positions of need for the 49ers as they approach the NFL draft: Cornerback The Falcons and Ravens showed that the 49ers are vulnerable to the pass, with Carlos Rogers, Tarell Brown and Chris Culliver exposed far too
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