More photos from my last few nights in Miami. Shots are from the 944/Diageo party at the Eden Roc Hotel, Chad Ocho Cinco's Rock Software mansion party and more.
This Video From Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Dinner Will Make You Cry
Earlier I posted about Friday night's Gridiron Greats Dinner of Champions at the Ritz in South Beach. While Jamie Foxx's performance and Ditka's dance moves were certainly entertaining, the most moving part of the night for me was an original music video with highlights from some of the NFL's greatest legends--including many in attendance.
The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund is a fantastic cause--one that many of today's players don't seem to be invested in enough. I imagine they would all be more willing to help give back if they stopped to consider what the game's greats sacrificed to help make the NFL what it is today.
The song, co-written by the coach himself, is sung by John Vincent, a regular performer at Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. If you're anything like me, expect some tears while watching this...
Check out some pictures from the event, too!
Scenes from Radio Row @ Super Bowl 44 - Part II
I may be back in snowy Chicago, but I still have a few more great videos and photos to post from my adventures in Miami for Super Bowl 44. Keep an eye out all day!
I put up a bunch of pics from the first few days on Radio Row here, but the media hub drew even more top name athletes, musicians and actors as the week went on, so here's Part II, featuring Usher, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, David Spade, Floyd Mayweather and more.
Ditka Teams Up With Jamie Foxx For A REAL Super Bowl Shuffle Remix
Friday night at the Ritz Carlton in South Beach, Mike Ditka's Gridiron
Greats Assistance Fund hosted some of the biggest names in NFL history at the annual Gridiron Greats Night of Champions dinner. The night
featured live and silent auctions, casino tables, dinner and a
performance by Jamie Foxx.
The auction items were once in a lifetime pieces from the worlds of sports and entertainment and the money from the auction and the casino tables all went to the Assistance Fund, which provides social and monetary help to retired NFL players with debilitating injuries. In addition to those proceeds and ticket costs, Captain Morgan representative Eagles TE Brent Celek and the Captain himself presented the fund with a check for $10,000.
One of the highlights of the night was seeing Da Coach himself cutting a rug to Foxx's performance of his Grammy-nominated hit "Blame It On The Alcohol." Don't miss Dika's Restaurant performer John Vincent acting as Foxx's "hype man" and check out Ditka's remixed Super Bowl Shuffle (and fake heart attack) around the 1:50 mark--it beats the hell out of the Boost Mobile Super Bowl Shuffle!
The auction items were once in a lifetime pieces from the worlds of sports and entertainment and the money from the auction and the casino tables all went to the Assistance Fund, which provides social and monetary help to retired NFL players with debilitating injuries. In addition to those proceeds and ticket costs, Captain Morgan representative Eagles TE Brent Celek and the Captain himself presented the fund with a check for $10,000.
One of the highlights of the night was seeing Da Coach himself cutting a rug to Foxx's performance of his Grammy-nominated hit "Blame It On The Alcohol." Don't miss Dika's Restaurant performer John Vincent acting as Foxx's "hype man" and check out Ditka's remixed Super Bowl Shuffle (and fake heart attack) around the 1:50 mark--it beats the hell out of the Boost Mobile Super Bowl Shuffle!
In Case You Missed It...My Interview with 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition Cover Girl Brooklyn Decker
Just days before learning that she is on the cover of the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, model Brooklyn Decker talks about waiting to hear the big announcement...
...and here's a little video from last year's shoot...
...and here's a little video from last year's shoot...
PICTURES FROM SUPER BOWL 44 IN MIAMI
What a game! Congrats to the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl 44 Champions!
It's late, I'm exhausted and I've gotta catch an early flight back to Chicago tomorrow morning, but I wanted to share some photos from the game. Shots are from the pre-game festivities, the game itself, celeb spottings and the post-game celebration. Lots more videos and stuff from the weekend, but those will have to wait until tomorrow!
Enjoy!!
It's late, I'm exhausted and I've gotta catch an early flight back to Chicago tomorrow morning, but I wanted to share some photos from the game. Shots are from the pre-game festivities, the game itself, celeb spottings and the post-game celebration. Lots more videos and stuff from the weekend, but those will have to wait until tomorrow!
Enjoy!!
4-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker Ken Harvey Still Keeping NFL'ers In Line...
I chatted up former Washington Redskins linebacker Ken Harvey while he had a pre-party snack of shrimp in the lobby of the Eden Roc hotel. Harvey talks to me about his innovative position as "Director of Responsibility" for the Redskins organization and where he thinks the team is headed.
Bengals RB Brian Leonard On Miami Nightlife, Guinness, Ray Rice & The OCNN
I caught up with Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Leonard at the 944/Diageo party at the Eden Roc hotel Thursday night. The Rutgers product talked to me about his love for Guinness, the nightlife during Super Bowl week in Miami and the success of former teammate, Ravens running back Ray Rice, and current teammate, Bengals WR Chad Ocho Cinco.
Massive Giants RB Brandon Jacobs & Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez Give Me Their Super Bowl Predictions
Brandon Jacobs picks the Saints as winners of Sunday's Super Bowl...
....while Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez isn't as confident in New Orleans' defense...
....while Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez isn't as confident in New Orleans' defense...
Adam Sandler, Kevin James & Rob Schneider Give Me Their Super Bowl 44 Predictions (Kind Of)
Hey look...another jumpy, nausea-inducing video! Sorry for the quality but I had to beat up three dudes, two pregnant ladies and a four year-old kid to get close enough to these guys to get some footage.
When their costars David Spade and Chris Rock joined The Two Live Stews on Sporting News radio, Rock said he was rooting for "the team with the black coach" and Spade said "the team with the white coach." Enjoy Sandler, James, and Schneider's equally ridiculous predictions for Sunday's game...
When their costars David Spade and Chris Rock joined The Two Live Stews on Sporting News radio, Rock said he was rooting for "the team with the black coach" and Spade said "the team with the white coach." Enjoy Sandler, James, and Schneider's equally ridiculous predictions for Sunday's game...
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