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3 Colorado Freshmen who will have a major impact in revitalizing Coach Prime’s CU Buffs

In the recent events, Coach Prime Deion Sanders strengthened the Colorado Buffaloes roster by adding three freshman

2014 Winter TCA Tour – Day 1

“Who Else In History?”: Coach Prime Earns His Bragging Rights With Nike’s One-Of-A-Kind Tribute For The NFL Legend

Deion Sanders brags about the new styles in the revamped Nike Air DT Max ‘96 as he advertises it to the world ahead of its release. 

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After Criticizing CFB Players on NIL Culture, Deion Sanders Reacts to Snoop Dogg’s Major Arizona Bowl Update

After speaking out his opinions on college students earning NIL money, Deion Sanders reacts to Snoop Dogg's NIL announcement. 

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Travis Hunter’s Fiancée Leanna Lenee Fell Head Over Heels for His ‘Selfless’ Act of Kindness Amidst the $120K Payback

Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way phenom Travis Hunter’s fiancée Leanna Lenee reveals an interesting fact about his selfless act

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After Russell Wilson Volunteered to Share Steelers Leadership With Justin Fields, SB Champ Shoots Down Steelers Experiment: “Not in Favor”

Russell Wilson's offer to mentor Fields for the Steelers gets shut down by Super Bowl champ, who is against the experimental leadership.

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Robert Saleh ‘Motivated’ by Aaron Rodgers Warning Shots as Jets HC Steps Up Offensive Responsibilities Per NFL Insider

Robert Saleh points out his new coaching strategy as NFL analysts come in support of his approach that might be a panacea for the NY Jets.

Robert Saleh, Aaron Rodgers

“Trying to Clean Things Up”: Coach Prime and Shedeur Sanders’ Silent Actions Following Shilo’s Bankruptcy Claims Offer Unique Perspective

Colorado Buffaloes HC Deion Sanders and son Shedeur’s silent stance to Shilo in dilemma leaves Jason Whitlock to find out the cause

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Michael Penix Jr. Overlooks Tom Brady for Patrick Mahomes in All-Time Top 5 QB Ranking After Missing NFL Rookie Breakfast

Michael Penix Jr. names his all-time favorite 5 QBs and leaves out 7x Super Bowl winner Tom Brady after missing a lunch hosted by the QB.

Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady

Patrick Mahomes Protects Wife From Unexpected Guest After Brittany Mahomes Flattered by Visitor

Patrick Mahomes came to protect his wife amidst an unexpected guest visiting their house, gaining an awed reaction from Brittany Mahomes.

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes

Despite Souring Dana White, Controversial Sean Strickland Launches Attack on Tom Brady After Viral Netflix Roast

UFC sensation Sean Strickland unleashes a tirade of brutal shots at NFL GOAT Tom Brady for his Netflix roast appearance. 

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“Embarrassing Your Program”: Coach Prime’s Assistant Coach Silences Poaching Accusations With a Brutal Response

Deion Sanders’ assistant Coach, Devin Ripress attacked for allegedly poaching a player from University of Pueblo

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Joins NFL Star Damar Hamlin’s Squad Ahead of Fierce Battle

Shaquille O'Neal 24-year-old all set to collaborate with NFL safety Damar Hamlin to help him give back to his community.

Shaquille O’Neal, Damar Hamlin

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History

In August 1920, representatives from four states: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Dayton, held a meeting and formed the American Professional Football Conference (APFC) to improve footballing standards in the country. A month later, they formed the American Professional Football Association (APFA) and played a league with 14 teams. In 1922, they changed the name to the National Football League (NFL).

In 1960, a new professional league, the American Football League (AFL) started as a competition against the NFL. After six years, in 1966, the two leagues announced a merger that would take effect in 1970. During the four years between the announcement and the actual merger, the leagues started playing a Championship game which was called The Super Bowl. Since then, the two leagues have been recognized as two separate conferences within the same league, the NFL.

Participating teams

There are 32 teams in the NFL divided equally into two conferences: National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference is further divided into 4 divisions: East, North, South, and West, with each division containing four teams.

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