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“We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great George Blanda,” the Raiders said Monday in confirming his death. [1]

George Blanda, who played longer than anyone in pro football history and racked up the most points in a career that spanned four decades, mostly with the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders, died Monday. [2]

Hall of Famer George Blanda retired in 1976 at the age of 48. [3]

He kicked 335 field goals and 943 extra points, running for nine touchdowns and throwing for 236 more. [...] Later that season, he became the oldest quarterback to play in a championship game, throwing two touchdown passes and kicking a field goal in Oakland’s 27-17 loss to Baltimore in the AFC title game. [1]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame said on its website that Blanda died Monday after a brief illness. [4]

George Frederick Blanda (”The Grand Old Man”) (September 17, 1927 ‘ September 27, 2010) was a collegiate and professional football quarterback and placekicker. [5]

Blanda joined the Oilers of the new American Football League in 1960 and played 16 seasons before hanging it up for good following the 1975 campaign. [1]

“George’s multitalented flair for the dramatic highlighted the excitement of pro football during an important period of growth for our sport,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a prepared statement. [6]

Blanda was the starting quarterback his last two seasons at Kentucky (1947′1948), compiling 120 completions in 242 passes (49.6 percentage), 1,451 yards, 12 touchdowns. [...] Blanda retired after the 1958 NFL season because of Halas’ insistence on only using him as a kicker, but returned in 1960 upon the formation of the American Football League. [5]

“George Blanda will always be remembered as a legend of our game,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement, “including his amazing career longevity of 26 seasons in four different decades. [3]

He spent 10 seasons with the Bears, part of one with the Baltimore Colts, seven with the Houston Oilers and his final nine with the Raiders. [7]

In 1975, at the age of 48, he retired as the league’s all-time leading scorer, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981. [6]

He was the AFL Player of the Year in 1961, holds AFL single-game passing record of 464 yards on Oct. 29, 1961, against Buffalo, and was chosen the league’s all-time kicker. [1]

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[5] George Blanda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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[7] Raiders Hall of Fame QB George Blanda dies at 83 - NFL - Wire …

Lil Wayne turns 28 on September 27, and is celebrating his birthday as best he can by releasing I Am Not A Human Being, his first musical offering since Tha Carter III. [1]

This is the 2nd mixtape release from M. $. [2]

So Lil Wayne released his ninth album, “I Am Not A Human Being” today, and remarkably, he did it from the confines of Rikers Island prison, where he still has 39 days left before he is released. [3]

According to MTV it is one of the best to come: I Am Not a Human Being represents Weezy’s best work since his 2008 album Tha Carter III. [4]

Today Lil Wayne turns 28 and spends his first birthday in jail but yet he still finds a way to give his fans what they want. [5]

The mixtape features 4 tracks with Drake as well as features from Nicki Minaj, Jay Sean, T-Streets, Lil Twist, Tyga and the rest of Young Money. [6]

I Am Not a Human Being is the eighth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. [5]

I Am Not a Human Being mixtape, by Lil Wayne, is released today, on the rapper’s birthday, despite the fact that Lil Wayne is in prison for weapons possession. [4]

As Wayne said in a statement through the his spokespeople, “I want to give a gift on my birthday to my loyal fans who have continued to support me.” [3]

Jeremih’s new album, “All About You,” is in on sale today. [2]

Hip Hop Music and Lyrics Daily. [6]

Lil Wayne fans will be hititng up iTunes, as well as torrent and download sites in full force. [...] The tracks for I Am Not A Human Being was originally intended for Tha Carter IV, which was slated for release on November 5 (when Weezy leaves Rikers Island), but that release will be delayed as Lil Wayne prepares new material. [1]

Country star Johnny Cash released one of best-known prison-inspired works, “At Folsom Prison,” featuring the song “Folsom Prison Blues,” in 1968. [3]

Mixtape drops on Lil Wayne’s birthday, Sept 27th. [6]

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[2] M. $. Green - I Am Not Human // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com
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[4] I Am Not A Human Being Mixtape at Trends Buzz
[5] I Am Not A Human Being Download
[6] Lil Wayne ‘ I Am Not A Human Being Cover & Tracklist …

Brian Urlacher during the 2008 season. [1]

If nice guys really do finish last, Brian Urlacher and the Chicago Bears are in big trouble. [2]

Brian Urlacher returned to practice Monday after missing a week with a strained left calf. [3]

The last time Brian Urlacher played against the Packers on ”Monday Night Football,” he had two tackles, none of them in the second half. [...] His biggest contribution to the Bears’ 20-17 overtime victory in 2008 at Soldier Field was during the coin-toss after regulation. [4]

Brian wasted no time getting on board with the Bears, signing a five-year deal worth $8 million. [2]

Versatile player for New Mexico (1996-99) where he played OLB and FS on defense, WR on offense and returned kickoffs and punts… Two-year starter who finished career 3rd on school’s all-time charts with 442 tackles… Added 3 INTs, 11 sacks and 11 forced fumbles… Averaged 18.8 yards on 5 kickoff returns and 15.1 yards on 13 punt returns…. [...] 2006 - Pro Bowl; All-Pro (AP, The Sporting News); All-NFL (Pro Football Weekly); All-NFC (Pro Football Weekly). [5]

After training camp and four preseason games, it’s finally time to see what these Bears are made of. [6]

2005 - Named NFL Defensive Player-of-the-Year and first-team All-Pro after starting all 16 regular season games and 1 postseason contest at MLB on a Bears defense that allowed the fewest points and second-fewest total yards in the NFL… Received 34-of-50 votes in AP voting… Leading defensive vote-getter for the Pro Bowl, his fifth career selection and fourth as a starter, after tallying 171 tackles to lead Chicago for the fifth time in 6 years… Led Bears with 10 TFLs, ranked 2nd with 6 sacks… Paced team in tackles in 6 games. [5]

Whether you’ve been following me since my days as a Lobo at the University of New Mexico, or have been cheering me on with the Chicago Bears, or if you’re just a regular football fanatic, your support is truly appreciated. [7]

; born May 25, 1978) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. [1]

Feel free to browse around, there’s plenty of things to check out including my biography, stats, photos, football camp information and an awesome fan shop filled with my officially licensed merchandise. [7]

Urlacher, an alumnus of the University of New Mexico, is a six-time Pro Bowl player and has established himself as one of the NFL’s most productive linebackers. [1]

2007 - Led the Bears with 158 tackles… Became just the third Bear since 1982, when sacks became an official statistic, to have at least 5.0 sacks and 5 INTs in a single season… Led the club in interceptions and was tied for the lead in PBUs (5)… Tallied a career-high 7 takeaways (5 INTs, 2 FR)… Scored third touchdown of his career after intercepting a Brett Favre pass and returning it 85 yards vs. GB (12/23/07)… Led the Bears in tackles or was tied for the lead 6 times… Started all 16 contests at MLB for the third consecutive season and sixth time in his career. [5]

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The “You Again” star rocked a front row seat for Jennifer’s “Dancing with the Stars” debut performance on Monday, and told Access Hollywood she plans to support the former “Dirty” dancer in person as often as possible. [1]

Childhood dance lessons helped her get a start dancing in television commercials. [2]

No. Jennifer Grey is the daughter of Joel Grey and Jo Wilder. [3]

Jennifer Grey has found a fan in friend and fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis. [4]

Jennifer Grey has found a fan in friend and fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis.The ‘You Again’ star rocked a front row seat for Jennifer’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ debut performance on Monday, and told Access Hollywood she plans to support….. [5]

“I was in the Team Jennifer Grey, uh… like, pen,” Jamie Lee told Access of her “Dancing” visit, at the premiere of “You Again” on Wednesday. [1]

Dancing With the Stars Season 11 Premiere! [2]

Curtis was asked to be on Dancing with the Stars in fall 2010, but she rejected the offer. [6]

Jamie Lee Curtis is the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. [3]

VIEW THE PHOTOS: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 11 Premiere! [...] PLAY IT NOW: Jamie Lee Curtis On Lindsay Lohan’s Troubles: ‘She’s Going To Learn Some Lessons!’ [...] — Jennifer Grey has found a fan in friend and fellow actress Jamie Lee Curtis. [1]

Jennifer Grey is a contestant on the show. [6]

You can vote and comment by registering OR loggin in to your account and your comments and votes will be added to your account. [5]

The two performed an enchanting Viennese waltz choreographed by Derek (and set to “These Arms of Mine,” a song from 1987’s “Dirty Dancing”), that brought back memories of Jennifer’s late former co-star, Patrick Swayze, and left judge Carrie Ann Inaba - and much of the audience - in tears. [1]

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[3] Answers.com - Is Jamie Lee Curtis related to Jennifer Grey
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[5] Jennifer grey and jamie lee curtis - surchur
[6] Answers.com - Are Jamie Lee Curtis and Jennifer Grey lovers

70 Available Episodes Next episode of Weeds, Season 6 Episode 8, will air in the US on October 11, 2010. [1]

Meanwhile, Shane is left to care for baby Stevie. [...] At the risk of being tracked to their booted minivan, Nancy and Andy decide the family must split town. [2]

Weeds is about a single mother named Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) who sells weed for a living. [1]

It looks like Shane (Alexander Gould) was right: Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) is bad at everything - including being on the run. [3]

Consequently, Silas must leave behind the dream of college life. [...] Back at Ren Mar, Doug finds unexpected guests. [2]

If you already have a SideReel account, log into your SideReel first to connect. [4]

In it, Silas proposes the hypothetical idea of giving Stevie to Esteban. [...] Check out this preview clip from Weeds Season 6 Episode 6, “A Shoe for a Shoe.” [3]

After her husband’s unexpected death and subsequent financial woes, suburban mom Nancy Botwin (Parker) embraces a new profession: the neighborhood pot dealer. [4]

Nancy has two kids, Silas (Hunter Parrish) and Shane (Alexander Gould). [1]

Aided by her wayward black-sheep brother-in-law Andy, she struggles to keep her new means of bill-solving secret from her suspicious PTA members and nosy neighbor as well as from her children, Shane and his teenage brother Silas. [5]

This idea was brought to Nancy's attention from her pot smoking accountant, Doug (Kevin Nealon). [1]

In Weeds Season 6 Episode 5, “Boomerang,” Cesar and Ignacio kidnap Shane Botwin. [3]

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[1] Watch Weeds Episodes Online
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[3] Weeds Season 6 Episode 6 Preview: A Shoe for a Shoe - Baby …
[4] Watch Weeds Season 4 Episode 6 | Excellent Treasures - SideReel
[5] Weeds | Watch Weeds episodes online | TV Show - SideReel