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      Riddell Announces #SmarterFootball Grant Recipients

      December 3, 2015 /

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      This summer, Riddell called on the broader football community to commit to “smarter” tactics both on and off the field. Today, the leader in helmet design and innovation recognized seven teams for going above and beyond in creating a better, safer game as part of its first-ever Smarter Football initiative. 

      The seven programs, which span youth and high school teams, will receive a combined $100,000 in equipment grants from Riddell. The donations include the InSite Impact Response System and SpeedFlex helmet – two of Riddell’s most advanced football protection technologies.   

      The Riddell 2015 Smarter Football Grant recipients are: 

      ·         Juniata Thundercats Youth Organization (Philadelphia, PA)

      ·         Westlake Village 101 Warriors Youth Organization (Westlake, CA)

      ·         Pioneer High School (Whittier, CA)

      ·         Ypsilanti Panthers Youth Organization (Ypsilanti, MI)

      ·         Boyne City High School (Boyne City, MI)

      ·         Natick Youth Football (Natick, MA)

      ·         Jensen Beach Falcons (Jensen Beach, FL) 

      As the game evolves, so too does the technology and techniques that will push the game forward. Riddell created the Smarter Football program to promote smarter tactics and is excited to reward these programs for doing their part in bringing the game into the future. For more information, check out the smarter football website at www.riddell.com/SmarterFootball

      NFL

      Urban Meyer – 1; Jim Harbaugh – 0

      November 30, 2015 /

      There was plenty of hype leading up to this game, and frankly it was justified. While Michigan has been a miserable mess against Ohio State since Jim Tressel arrived at the beginning of this millennium, things were poised to become more interesting with the arrival of Jim Harbaugh.

      Ohio State is the reigning national champ, and Urban Meyer is now the king of the hill in Columbus, but Harbaugh gave Michigan fans hope.

      Many thought it might take a couple of years for Harbaugh to compete with the Buckeyes, but as this season progressed, attitudes started to change. The Buckeyes were sleepwalking through their schedule, while Michigan rolled off three straight shutouts. Suddenly, many of the talking heads started calling Michigan the best team in the Big Ten.

      Then Michigan State spoiled some of the hype. They miraculously beat Michigan on a wild final play, and then stunned Ohio State last weekend with some serious defense and an assist from Ohio State’s coaching staff.

      Still, this was shaping up to be an epic battle that would kick off a new phase in the iconic rivalry. Would we have another ten-year war reminiscent of Woody and Bo?

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      A Day In The Life Of NASCAR Driver Cole Whitt

      November 13, 2015 /

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      The best things in NASCAR thrive under pressure. Whether it’s the engine, pit crew or driver, it’s a game of constant pressure, a game of endurance that lasts from February to November. And the team that handles it the best wins the Sprint Cup. With two races left, the intensity is nearing it’s crescendo, but the gameplan remains the same.

      “The biggest thing as the driver is that you’re kind of the quarterback of this team. All these guys feed off of me. So however my mentality is, whatever my level of encouragement or excitement, feeds the team,” said 24-year old Speed Stick driver Cole Whitt about his routine entering the final races of the season.  “They already know the odds are stacked against them, they all know what’s going on. But each day is a new day and you build on it and just try to be the best that you can at the end.”

      The demands placed on a NASCAR driver throughout the season are intense. The idea that drivers get to the track, turn left for three hours and then resume their day-to-day life is false.

      “After a race, you recover the rest of Sunday. You only get three days at home a week. Then you rest on Monday and try to tax your body with workouts Tuesday and Wednesday, travel again on Thursday – we’re constantly travelling or moving.”

      Read the full interview.

      Interviews, NASCAR

      Miami and Duke provide another crazy finish

      November 1, 2015 /

      It’s been a pretty crazy year in college football. This play is right up there as one of the craziest, though the Michigan fiasco versus Michigan State still take still takes the cake and was far more important in the playoff picture.

      Still, this one will be shown for a long time, and the officials have a lot of explaining to do. On one of the backward passes there was a knee that clearly seemed to be down before the ball was let go.

      Also, there were clear block in the back penalties, and the refs initially announced that penalty, only to strangely overturn it later.

      The Miami Hurricanes were fortunate and Duke got screwed. But in the big picture it doesn’t matter much.

      College Football

      Check Out These World Series Cocktails From Jack Daniels

      October 29, 2015 /

      Jack Daniels World Series Cocktails

      Depending on who you are rooting for in the 2015 World Series, you will either need a celebratory cocktail or one to “right the ship.” Jack Daniels has your back.

      Regardless of what side you are rooting for, and even if you are not rooting for either team, Jack Daniels, the world’s best-selling family of whiskeys, has a special recipe for you to enjoy.

      The below recipes include ingredients that can easily be found at your local store, all specially made with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel and Tennessee Fire.

      HOME RUN APPLE
      New York fans can pay homage to one of their team’s top traditions – The Giant Home Run Apple

      1 1/2 oz. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire
      1 oz. Apple Juice
      Ginger beer
      Directions: shake Jack Fire with apple juice and ice. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with ginger beer
      Garnish: apple slices

      THE ROYAL “JACK”
      For KC fans – enjoy a smooth cold beverage you can cheers with every time your team gets a knock

      1 1/2 oz. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire
      1 oz. White Peach Puree
      Irish Style Red Ale
      Directions: Shake Tennessee Fire with puree. Strain over ice in a pint glass. Top with ale.
      Garnish: A peach slice or orange slice

      BASES-LOADED (pictured above)
      For fans torn between teams – keep neutral with this crisp beverage garnished with a grapefruit peel

      ¾ oz. Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
      ¾ oz. Aperol
      ¾ oz. Sloe Gin
      ¾ oz. Pineapple Juice
      Directions: Shake all with ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
      Garnish: Mist and garnish with a grapefruit peel

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