Bubba Smith died from an overdose of diet pills, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner report released Wednesday. TMZ reported that the official coroner’s report on Smith’s Aug. 3 death listed “acute phentermine intoxication” as the first cause of death. Phentermine is a drug used to speed weight loss by suppressing appetite. The former [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Weight Loss’
Joe Namath Makes Appearance at Jets Training Camp
August 5th, 2010
afcbeast There was a rumor going around that Joe Namath [@RealJoeNamath] would be making an appearance to New York Jets Training Camp in Cortland NY on August 5th, and it came true when Joe “Willie” took the field after being mic’ed up HBO’s Hard Knocks. I was following his tweets closely as well as the official New [...]
Kris Jenkins is Jets’ biggest loser; beats Rex Ryan, Damien Woody
August 3rd, 2010
afcbeast Jets defensive tackle Kris Jenkins has lost 33.6 pounds in the last three months, earning him a victory in his weight-loss competition with coach Rex Ryan and offensive tackle Damien Woody. “I won! I won!” Jenkins said after weighing in… View full post on NBC Sports – Pro Football Talk
Daily Links: On Our Side
August 2nd, 2010
afcbeast The AP takes a closer look at the Jenkins weight loss victory. Kyle Wilson has his eye on the prize. Mike Vaccaro believes Jet fans are cautious. Bryan Laplaca looks back on the wonderful career of Wayne Chrebet. Syracuse.com provides great photos of the Jets arrival in Cortland. What can fans expect from Joe McKnight this [...]
DT Jenkins scales to top
August 2nd, 2010
afcbeast CORTLAND — Now for some weighty issues from Jets training camp. Defensive Kris Jenkinsbecame the team’s biggest loser by reporting at 359 pounds yesterday to win the offseason weight loss contest with coach Rex Ryan and right tackle Damien Woody. Jenkins lost 33.6 pounds, Woody lost 26.2… View full post on NY Post: Jets
Texans push Amobi Okoye to finish
July 8th, 2010
afcbeast He came into the league especially young and filled with promise, the 10th pick in the 2007 draft. Now, Houston Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, still just 23, will no longer get snaps based on potential. His team needs production and penetration from its defensive tackles, and if he can’t provide it, coaches can turn [...]
Jets NT Kris Jenkins Back On The Field After ACL Injury
June 19th, 2010
afcbeast While various contract squabbles swirled around them, the Jets were buoyed yesterday by nose tackle Kris Jenkins’ return to the practice field. Jenkins, sidelined since last October by a torn ACL in his left knee, participated fully in workouts for the first time since the surgery and pronounced himself none the worse for wear. "It’s [...]



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