Author: D.P. Burdine

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D.P. Burdine is a published Author of two books,now loves writing about his favorite College Football team (South Carolina Gamecocks), and relive / revisit the glory days of the Houston Oilers, along with writing about other College Football and NFL teams.

The new XFL owned by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Danny Garcia announced that the new XFL (with 8 Teams) will start play in February of 2023. The Houston Team (not named at this time) will feature a familiar face and name on the sidelines when the season starts. Wade Phillips (The son of Legendary Houston Oilers Coach Bum Phillips) will be the new Head Coach, which should excite die hard Houston Oilers fans and Houstonians alike! (Wade) Phillips not only is a son of a Legendary Coach, and coaching with his father for 11 years, but also made a…

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NFL

Billy “White Shoes” Johnson ,is one step closer to being inducted into the Pro Hall of Fame, by being named a semifinalist! Johnson ( punt returner and wide receiver), had seven successful seasons with the Houston Oilers, six with the Atlanta Falcons and one with the Washington Redskins (Commanders). Johnson was well known for his touchdown celebration dances (aka) the “Funky Chicken”, just as much as his dazzling returns! He is a three time Pro Bowler, and a three time first team All Pro. In 1975 he was the MVP of the Pro Bowl, because of his 90 yard touchdown…

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South Carolina Gamecocks Coach Shane Beamer is in his second year of Coaching the Gamecocks! Beamer with a  7-6 campaign in his first year, surprised a lot of critics, and excited many Gamecocks fans after a few dismal years under Will Muschamp and Steve Spurrier’s  last years. High Expectations Expectations being high for fans in Columbia ,SC this year, many  wonder if Coach Beamer can have an even better Sophomore year at the helm? He has some experienced players coming back to play this year, like the Wide Receivers Dakeron Joyner, and Josh Vann .Coach Beamer also added the high…

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NFL

Davis Mills Quarterback of the Houston Texans The Houston Texans Davis Mills who will be starting his second season with the Texans as quarterback had a decent rookie season! Even though his win loss record doesn’t show it. Mills played in thirteen games, starting in eleven of those games, he went 2-9 as a starter. He did show promise in his last five games going 2-3, winning against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Los Angeles Chargers, with almost pulling a come from behind win against the Tennessee Titans in the final game of the dismal season for the Texans. Mills…

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