Pigskin 'N Pearls http://pigskinnpearls.com And on the seventh day, God rested. And He created football. And it was good. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 We’re Crushing: On J.J. Watt http://pigskinnpearls.com/were-crushing-on-j-j-watt/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/were-crushing-on-j-j-watt/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:53:23 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=3096 If I was going to send J.J. Watt a cheesy message, it would go something like this: Me: Heyyyyy, J.J….Watt’s up? His imagined response: Not much babe. Just working on my bod. Me: Well, keep it up. Cuz you are … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/were-crushing-on-j-j-watt/feed/ 0 Crushing: On Matt Barkley http://pigskinnpearls.com/crushing-on-matt-barkley/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/crushing-on-matt-barkley/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 12:33:18 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=3065   With the draft, comes a new batch of NFL players. From coeds to pros literally overnight, these rookies are thrust into the national spotlight without so much as a pair of sunglasses. Some are blinded by the light. While … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/crushing-on-matt-barkley/feed/ 2 Why team fashion statements are usually a “don’t” http://pigskinnpearls.com/why-team-fashion-statements-are-usually-a-dont/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/why-team-fashion-statements-are-usually-a-dont/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:40:42 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=3018   Throwback jerseys? Do. Black bands in memory of? Do. Funeral suits for a series your team has yet to bury? Don’t. Even…think…about…it. The New York Knicks learned this one the hard way. Up 3-1 in their series against the Boston … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/why-team-fashion-statements-are-usually-a-dont/feed/ 0 Dear Geno Smith, Welcome to the spotlight… http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-geno-smith-welcome-to-the-spotlight/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-geno-smith-welcome-to-the-spotlight/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:02:36 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=3007 Dear Geno Smith, I feel for you, honey. It’s NFL draft night. You worked your whole life to get here. Everyone tells you you’re one of the top picks. You’re here, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City…so … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-geno-smith-welcome-to-the-spotlight/feed/ 0 Dear Roger Goodell, While we await the NFL schedule, here’s some advice… http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-roger-goodell-while-we-await-the-nfl-schedule-heres-some-advice/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-roger-goodell-while-we-await-the-nfl-schedule-heres-some-advice/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:55:51 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2973 Dear Roger Goodell, I know it’s complicated…trying to schedule home and away games for 32 NFL teams, some of them in the same stadium. But, here’s the thing…I’m also trying to plan my life for the rest of the year. … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-roger-goodell-while-we-await-the-nfl-schedule-heres-some-advice/feed/ 0 Next woman up…football fans lose Faith on Sunday nights http://pigskinnpearls.com/next-woman-up-football-fans-lose-faith-on-sunday-nights/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/next-woman-up-football-fans-lose-faith-on-sunday-nights/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:44:46 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2957 Faith Hill. Women want to be her (or be her friend) and men want to, well…you know. And, that’s pretty much the definition of success as a female. Plus, she loves football. Which makes me want to be friends with … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/next-woman-up-football-fans-lose-faith-on-sunday-nights/feed/ 2 How do you say: Best. Week. Ever. In a tattoo? Suggestions for Rick Pitino… http://pigskinnpearls.com/how-do-you-say-best-week-ever-in-a-tattoo-suggestions-for-rick-pitino/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/how-do-you-say-best-week-ever-in-a-tattoo-suggestions-for-rick-pitino/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:03:29 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2937 No one has had a bigger week than Louisville men’s basketball coach, Rick Pitino. Maybe ever. His horse, Goldencents, won a big race and is now a favorite heading into the Kentucky Derby. His son, Richard, landed the head coaching … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/how-do-you-say-best-week-ever-in-a-tattoo-suggestions-for-rick-pitino/feed/ 0 Dear Rutgers, The clock is ticking… http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-rutgers-the-clock-is-ticking/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-rutgers-the-clock-is-ticking/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:00:55 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2919 Dear Rutgers, Your silence is deafening. There’s nothing to think about, talk about, or consider. Mike Rice needs to go. Yesterday. His boss, Tim Pernetti, as well. And your players deserve an apology. In person. From the University president. They deserved … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-rutgers-the-clock-is-ticking/feed/ 2 Dear Kim Kardashian, You’re doing it wrong… http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-kim-kardashian-youre-doing-it-wrong/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-kim-kardashian-youre-doing-it-wrong/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:20:46 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2905 Dear Kim Kardashian, You’re supposed to be happy. You say you’re happy. But you look miserable. I want to help you. And the only way I can help you is to tell you. This whole pregnancy dressing thing…you’re doing it … Continue reading →

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]]> http://pigskinnpearls.com/dear-kim-kardashian-youre-doing-it-wrong/feed/ 0 RIP to the Tuck Rule http://pigskinnpearls.com/rip-the-tuck-rule/ http://pigskinnpearls.com/rip-the-tuck-rule/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:47:23 +0000 Heather Lloyd http://pigskinnpearls.com/?p=2835 NFL Rule 3, Section 22, Article 2, Note 2. When [an offensive] player is holding the ball to pass it forward, any intentional forward movement of his arm starts a forward pass, even if the player loses possession of the … Continue reading →

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