The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Pigskin

There was some hooplah recently regarding the leaked college transcript of Julius Peppers. Watch out UNC. [Sporting News]

After losing 50 lbs. to get into shape DT Shaun Rogers is out for the season with a blood clot. [ESPN]

The Titans have named sophomore QB Jake Locker as their starter. Locker beat out the veteran Matt Hasselbeck who looked rejuvenated last year when he has several good games. [PFT]

If you haven’t seen any of SI’s training camp postcards just follow the link. [SI]

The Onion always nails it. This time they target T.O. as he decides which Seahawks QB he should undermine. [The Onion]

Check out this goofy hand-off from Cam Newton. [.gif]

Here’s the picture to the left in .gif form. [.gif]