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Welcome to RideThePine.com , the 2011 NFL Season is officially underway with an exciting opening game with the Green Bay Packers defeating the New Orleans Saints .  The game was full of everything.  Touchdown punt return, touchdown kick return, final play at the goalline and a terrible call that almost blew the game.  Packer Lineback AJ Hawk actually jumped over this guy. New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress spoke out about his former head coach, Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants in an article with Men’s Journal .  “After my situation happened, I turned on the TV, and the first words out his mouth was ‘sad and disappointing,’” Burress said. “I’m like, forget support — how about some concern? I did just have a bullet in my leg. And then I sat in his office, and he pushed back his chair and goes, ‘I’m glad you didn’t kill anybody!’ Man, we’re paid too much to be treated like kids. He doesn’t realize that we’re grown men and actually have kids of our own.” Because someone who is a responsible adult and so worried about his kids would be out late at a night club carrying a gun in the waistband of his sweatpants.  When you act like a child, you get treated like a child.  You’re lucky that Tom didn’t bend you over his knee and spank you, you immature, over-paid, wanna-be gangsta cry-baby.  And let’s not forget, you shot YOURSELF in the leg, moron.  You know who else shot themselves in the leg, the slow kid from 8 Mile . Sometimes I wonder who is making decisions at the NFL headquarters.  So the opening Sunday of the NFL season is also the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 .  Well, Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs wanted to wear these special cleats and shoes to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives on that day.  This is great tribute but Briggs was informed that the NFL will potentially fine him for not wearing league approved apparel.  If the NFL follows through on this fine, they should be embarrassed and ashamed.  At some point, you have to step back and look at the bigger picture and forget you dumb rules.  Briggs by the way has said he will wear the gloves and cleats and will happily pay the fine. Alright, I feel like I’m being overly angry during this episode...so let’s end it on something fun. There are three pretty cool, unique, different ads with athletes in them and I want you to head over to RideThePine.com right now to vote on which you think is the best. [RideThePine.com - [Poll] Which Commercial with an Athlete is the Best] Time for "Caption This!"  If you want to particpate in "Caption This" head over to Facebook.com/RideThePine   This episode of Ride The Pine is brought to you by  Champs Sports    Just Click here to get 10% off your order of $50 or more at Champssports.com    Just Click here to get 15% off your order of $75 or more at Champssports.com Whether you're looking for fan gear, running shoes or casual clothes for men, women or kids, you'll find it all at Champs Sports. Don't forget to use our Champs coupons for savings every time you shop! *Online Only; Some Exclusions May Apply. * Subcribe to Ride The Pine in  iTunes * Follow  @RTPSports  on Twitter * Like Ride The Pine  Facebook  Fan Page * Ride The Pine  YouTube  Channel