Now That the NFL is back in court again and the after the 45-day lockout was put on Hold, at least temporarily last Friday which the NFL wants overturned completely. First they argue that Judge Nelson should not have authority in the labor dispute, based on a Federal Ruling that bars federal courts from interfering in Labor suits for either party! The NFL claims that if the lockout is not continued that there will be trades and player signings and many other changes in the employment relations between the NFL and NFL teams and hundreds of players.

At present the Sportsbook industry is posting odds on the lockout as it could be the only NFL odds available should the strike occur and lockout continue and they the ODDS are posted at EVEN! This past Monday the NFL told the Appeals court that the argument over whether or not the lockout is legal should not get in the way of the 2011 NFL Season. The league has essentially been operating in the last days as if the lockout is in tack. They’ve allowed players into their facilities. Read more…

This 2011 NFL Draft which is the 76th NFL draft will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York from April 28th, 2011 to April 30th, 2011 and again for the second consecutive year be on prime time Television.

The NFL team the has the 1st pick for the 2011 National Football League Draft and the 1st round of the Draft with 32 picks that takes place on Thursday, April 28th, 2011 is the Carolina Panthers while the 2nd and 3rd rounds will be on Friday, April 29th and the round of 4-7 will take place on April 30th, Saturday. The Denver Bronco will follow the Panthers with the second (2nd) pick and then the Buffalo Bills will have the third (3rd) pick. Read more…

The Green Bay Packers (13-6) have a very rich tradition at the QB position (Bart Starr, Brett Favre) and anyone who’s betting on the Super Bowl this year is certainly aware of the riches the team currently posses behind center. Aaron Rodgers is coming off a tremendous regular season in 2010 (3,922 yards, 28 TDs, 11 INTs and a 101.2 passer rating) but it’s what he’s done in the postseason that has been so impressive for most fans.

After making his 1,500th pass attempt late in the season Rodgers quietly became the highest rated passer in NFL history (98.4) –that is not a typo. For an encore, upon completing his 150th pass attempt in the NFL postseason he also became the highest rated QB in NFL playoff history as well (134.5) prior to the NFC Championship game. Read more…

The best time of year for football fans has rolled around and the Super Bowl betting for the biggest sporting event in 2011 has officially begun.

After the Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4) defeated the New York Jets (13-6) last week at Heinz Field they earned a trip to Arlington Texas and a spot in the big game. Likewise, the Green Bay Packers (13-6) made quick work of the Chicago Bears (12-6) and booked a ticket to the Super Bowl XVL as well.

Within minutes of the final whistle in the AFC Championship the betting lines for Super Bowl XVL were released and the Packers are unanimous favorites in the early line action. Read more…