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Dallas Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware Needs Nickname for His New Intimidating Facemask

Chaz — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:29:13 +0000

If you think Dallas Cowboys defensive end, DeMarcus Ware, looked pretty intimidating in years past, his new facemask is going to straight up scare the shoulder pads off of opposing teams next year. The only problem, is that he doesn’t have nickname for it. So, let’s help the dude out. D-Ware is switching positions next [...]

Indoor Football is Back as the Abilene Bombers Kick Off Their Season This Saturday

Chaz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:01:29 +0000

The NFL football season may be over, but that doesn't mean football in Abilene is done. Armed with a new name, and new look, Abilene's professional indoor football team, the Abilene Bombers, kick off the season this Saturday.

5 Players Who Improved Their Draft Day Status at the NFL Combine. . . and Five Who Didn't

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:57:42 +0000

Every year there is a guy or two who goes from unknown to first day NFL pick based on an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. Likewise, there are always a few big name players who see their draft stock slide after a sub-par showing.

With the 2013 NFL Combine wrapping up yesterday, here are some players whose draft status changed significantly.

Mike Skow Holds on to a Slim Lead Heading into Final Week of Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 16

Frank Pain — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:30:17 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

In every crowd of football fans is an 'expert'. You know that person. The one who can't stop talking about he or she has picked the winners each week or how they should be the coach. Well, we decided to gather a few of these 'experts' for a weekly pick'em challenge.

It sure has been a fun year picking high school, college and NFL games. We've seen perfect weeks and terrible weeks. As we head in to the final week, Mike Skow, of KTXS, holds on to a 1 point lead over Trace Michaels. Actually the top 4 are only separated by a couple of points, so it literally is anyone's game to win.

Mike Skow Holds on to a Slim Lead in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 15

Frank Pain — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:03:12 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Last week was a weird one for all of us. Chaz had his 1st week as the winner. Trace and Skow faltered a bit allowing everyone else to get back into the race. Only 2 weeks left. It's anyone's game now.

Trace and Skow are Tied for the Overall Lead in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 14

Frank Pain — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:06:41 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Last week Trace pulled off a big win by coming in with a 9-1 record. Couple that with Mike Skow's 7-3 record and the 2 are now tied for the overall lead.

Mike Skow Maintains Overall Lead in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 13

Frank Pain — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:30 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Last week was our worst as a group as we all took some big losses. But, at the end of the day, Mike Skow maintained his lead on us. We'll either have to start winning more or unplug his computer so he can't send us his picks.

Pain Has a Perfect Week but Mike Skow, of KTXS, Maintains Overall Lead in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 12

Frank Pain — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:36:27 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

We took the week of Thanksgiving off, but the previous week I went 10-0 followed by a group of 9-1 victors. However, Mike Skow maintains his overall lead on all of us. We'll catch him though...hopefully.

This Weekend in Sports: Thanksgiving Day NFL and College Football Rivalries

Joe Student — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:42:36 +0000

Thanksgiving Day NFL games and college football rivalries dominate the upcoming sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this holiday weekend: Thursday, Nov. 22 Houston Texans at Detroit Lions Ford Field, Detroit; 12:30 p.m. (ET) on CBS Houston (9-1) visits Detroit (4-6) in a matchup of teams with explosive offenses. The Texans’ defense holds opponents to [...]

Mike Skow, of KTXS, Maintains Overall Lead Followed by Preach and Pain in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 11

Frank Pain — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:55:13 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Mike Skow, of KTXS, maintains his overall lead but Trace, Karen and myself are coming on strong. Get ready, this will be a close one by the time the end of the season gets here.

See a Nine-Year-Old Girl Football Star in Action

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:34:02 +0000

A nine-year-old Utah girl is making headlines (see above) for her amazing skill at football.Sam Gordon decided to switch from soccer to tackle football after watching some BYU games with her dad. Despite the fact that it’s only her first season playing, she finished with 65 tackles and 35 touchdowns on 232 carries over 1,911 [...]

Mike Skow, of KTXS, Takes the Overall Lead in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 10

Frank Pain — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:20 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Last week, half the crew went 8-2 while the other half went 6-4. Mike Skow, of KTXS, went 8-2 and that vaulted him up to the number 1 overall spot.

Dodge City High School Football Player Intercepts the Snap and Returns it for a Touchdown [VIDEO]

Chaz — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:45:22 +0000

If you think you've seen every type of play in a football game, you might be wrong. Check out how this high school defensive back intercepted the snap of the football and returned it for a touchdown. Yes, I said the snap of the football.

The Boss Lady Goes Perfect But in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 9

Frank Pain — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:02 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

The boss lady won the week with a perfect 10-0 while Preach and Skow followed her with 1 loss each. At this point, Preach, Skow and myself are tied on the season but the others are coming up strong.

NFL 2012 Season — Week Eight Recap

Joe Student — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:19:06 +0000

The New York Giants won despite blowing a big lead, and the Atlanta Falcons remained undefeated. Here’s a recap of all of Sunday’s action: N.Y. Giants 29 — Dallas 24 Lawrence Tynes kicked two field goals in the fourth quarter, and the New York Giants beat the Dallas Cowboys, 29-24, in Dallas on Sunday after [...]

Football Player Flips Over Would-Be Tackle

Dan Seitz — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:34:48 +0000

There’s a lot of argument over this anonymous clip. Not about the guy doing a forward flip right over the person about to tackle him: That’s obviously a display of athleticism. No, some people think it was “staged” and others argue it happened spontaneously. We feel that all of this argument overlooks the fact that [...]

The Painman and Mike Skow Are Perfect for the Week in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 8

Frank Pain — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:07:01 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Mike Skow, of KTXS, seems to have been sand-baggin' a bit. He started a little slow but has come on with some serious heat the past few weeks. He and I both had perfect scores this past week as we went 10-0. The boss lady is creeping back into the hunt with her 8-2 record and the Preach fell off his perch as he went 7-3.

The Presidential Debate, Game 7 of the NLCS, or Monday Night Football; What Did You Watch Last Night?

Frank Pain — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:01:26 +0000

There were a lot of remote controls getting worked out Monday Night as the final Presidential Debate, Monday Night Football, and game 7 of the NLCS were all on at the same time. Which did you watch? Take our poll now. What Did You Watch Last Night?

High School Kicker Nails 67-Yard Field Goal

Ben Chew — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:00:02 +0000

In case you’re wondering, the longest field goal in high school football history was set by Dirk Borgognone of Reno High School (Nev.) from 68-yards away back in 1985. On Thursday, a high school kicker from Washington came insanely close to tying that record by hitting a field goal from the astounding distance of 67 [...]

The Painman, Preach & and Mike Skow Tie for the Week in the Abilene Football Pick'em Challenge – Week 7

Frank Pain — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:00:56 +0000

When you think of West Texas, football should be the first thing that comes to mind. Nothing is bigger than football, not even the belt buckle or mullet.

Mike Skow, of KTXS TV, started off a bit slow but has really turned it on the past couple of weeks. This past week, he rocked out an 8-2 record, along with Preach and myself.

Skow is the sports director for KTXS TV (ABC affiliate), so I guess you'd say he's the ringer in the bunch.