Amanda Rykoff is a New York City-based writer. She’s a sports fan, proud Penn alum, recovering attorney, devoted aunt, and voracious consumer of media. She has contributed to ESPN, ONE World Sports, The Outside Corner and previously co-hosted the ESPN podcast, “Play Ball!” Follow her on Twitter.
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Redskins’ Alfred Morris — ‘Signing Contract Better Than Spending Money’
In a normal NFL year, Redskins running back Alfred Morris would have been a leading contender for Rookie of the Year. But with teammate RGIII’s sensational debut behind center and Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson making headlines at quarterback, Morris had to be content with being named to the Associated Press All-Pro team.
What’s it Like to Go to the Super Bowl As a Fan? One Writer’s Journey
The Super Bowl is the biggest of all the Big Games and New Orleans is the best city* to host such a big game.
Super Bowl 47: NFLPA Legends Brunch Brings Out Greats of the Game
The Super Bowl isn’t just a great opportunity for football fans to gather and celebrate the Big Game, but for former players to do the same, including many members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On Sunday morning, the NFL Players Association hosted its third annual Legends Brunch at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Matt Forte Talks Football, New Orleans Grub and Possibly Being…a Bieleber? — 2013 NFL Honors Red Carpet
Matt Forte’s Chicago Bears didn’t make the playoffs this year, but the fifth-year running back out of Tulane came out to represent the team at this year’s NFL Honors in New Orleans on Saturday night.
Broncos’ Receiver Eric Decker Talks Jessie James and the ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Song on His iPod — 2013 NFL Honors Red Carpet
The NFL's brightest current, former and future stars came out on Saturday night at the 2nd Annual National Football League Honors in New Orleans. Hollywood and NFL luminaries walked the red carpet at the Mahalia Jackson Theater before the signature event which honors the best players and performances during the 2012 season...
Joe Namath: ‘We All Need to Take Better Care of Ourselves’ — 2013 NFL Honors
When football fans talk about the NFL’s greatest stars, none enjoyed the limelight as much as Joe Namath, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl III champion with the New York Jets.
“Broadway Joe” stood out among the NFL's brightest current, former and future stars on Saturday night at the 2nd Annual National Football League Honors in New Orleans...
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Beyond the Game
Ohio State senior defensive back Orhian Johnson is no stranger to the spotlight. As a three-year player on defense and special teams for the perennially ranked Buckeyes, the 6’3”, 211-pound Johnson has the tools and raw talent to be a contributor for an NFL team...