Are pleased that NFL owners and players have joined together once again to support communities and families impacted by Hurricane Sandy, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said in a joint statement. Contribution on behalf of all 32 clubs and players throughout the league will help the American Red Cross assist people in need in the affected areas. We salute the dedication of those who have been working so hard on the rescue, relief and recovery effort.Chicago is coming off a disappointing season. They finished 88, couldn't overcome key injuries and missed out on the playoffs. Say what you will about QB Jay Cutler, the Bears need him to be successful.

2008 nearly became Joe Paterno's ride into the sunset, as the Nittany Lions' flirted with the number one ranking in the country all the way into late November, before they fell on the road at Iowa. Despite that shortcoming they managed to win their second Big Ten Championship in the las