Double Coverage announces partnership with Pro Player Insiders!

Double Coverage is proud to announce a new partnership with ProPlayerInsiders.com

The purpose of the partnership is to work together to produce content that is both interesting and informative for both of our audiences, exposing the game in the UK to a wider US audience, and in turn giving Double Coverage an in-depth look at lifestyles of players of the game in the states.

Pro Player Insiders brings a unique, behind the scenes look at the lives and lifestyles of the players of the National Football League (NFL) with up-to-the-minute news, analysis, interviews, coverage of community events and featured contributions from current and former NFL players and their families.

We offer a peek into player’s personal lives and what matters to them, on and off the football field, as well as a look at the latest health and style trends, reviews of the newest technology, musicians and much more.

Their current affiliates boast numerous fan based team sites such as PatriotsExtra and ChicagoBearsFAM, photographers such as Kevin Koski and health and nutrition experts such as Dave Ellis and Francis Mitcheli.

Their ‘Insiders’ section is fueled by a diverse group of athletes, experts and celebrities, giving the readers insight into what it is like to be a professional athlete.

In addition to our reporters and ‘Insiders’, we work closely with NFL Players Inc. as an official licensed partner, which gives us exclusive access directly to the players and special events.

Pro Players Insiders is the true voice of the players. For more information visit: www.proplayerinsiders.com also see us on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @PlayerInsiders.

GB Uni Lions squad announced!

From: http://www.britishamericanfootball.org/default.aspx

Announcing the squad, Coach Hill said “The Great Britain coaching staff were impressed by the talent on view at the Loughborough trials and the decision-making process was difficult. That said, we believe we have selected a great group of athletes who will represent British student football well when we travel to Sweden.”

The squad announced today is slightly larger than the final squad which will travel to Sweden. This is in order for Coach Hill and his staff to continue to evaluate the players to ensure the highest calibre of players represent the programme in Sweden.

Full squad list:
Position / Name / Institution.
QB Tristain Varney - Birmingham
QB Joe Thompson - Hertfordshire
QB James Slack - Loughborough
QB Jake Simpson - Surrey
QB James Cunningham - Hertfordshire

School of the Legends competition

To celebrate our new partnership with School of the Legends we are running a competition to win the following:

A code to get access to their on-line coaching for free
Sports bag
A sports drinks bottle
Wrist bands

To enter the competition please email the correct answer to the following question to dblcoverage@hotmail.co.uk :

Which School of the Legends coach is a hall of famer in the NFL as well as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame?

A) Jerome Bettis
B) Archie Manning
C) Warren Moon

The competition will be open until 12pm Friday 21st December.

NFL Power Rankings: Week 16

1.            San Francisco 49ers 10-3-1 (U3)

That was a dominant win over what most considered to be the best team in the league, at this point last week. Even if they lose to the Hawks this weekend the Niners only have to beat the Cardinals in SF to clinch the West. Plain sailing you would think.

2.            Denver Broncos 11-3 (-)

Denver just demolished a once sturdy Baltimore squad, and with it put down a claim for the best in the AFC. We’ll have to wait for the play-offs to put that to the test, as I don’t see visiting Cleveland causing too many headaches for Manning and co.

3.            New England Patriots 10-4 (D2)

Despite the loss the Pats rallied hard from behind, coming close to snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. You can never count Brady out, and they will still be confident of a deep post-season run. They can take out their frustration over last week on the Jags, who I feel a little sorry for going into this one.

4.            Houston Texans 12-2 (D1)

Houston win, but don’t deserve to be on the podium after their lop-sided loss to NE 2 weeks ago. They’ve had a fantastic season, but will be wary of another match-up with the Pats come January. Next they face Adrian Peterson (and 10 other anonymous offensive players).

5.            Atlanta Falcons 12-2 (U1)

The Falcons curb stomp the Giants 34-0, and will have recovered a huge amount of confidence with the manner of the win. Next they face Detroit, who just lost to the Cardinals. Yep.

NFL Predictions: Week 16

A solid week of predicting among a week of blow outs in the NFL. It's almost refreshing after all the upsets and narrow results this year to see teams flexing their muscles on Statement Sunday and with the play-offs a mere fortnight away it should be an exciting end to the 2012 season.

Week 15 = 11-5

Overall = 142-83

Saturday Night Football:

Falcons @ Lions

After Atlanta's demolition of the Giants and the Lions' lop-sided loss to Arizona, this one is something of a no-brainer. I do think Detroit will make it competitive though.

DBL Coverage Prediction: Falcons by 7