Category Archives: The Lofton Files
The Lofton Files: Daydreaming about etouffee
Can you believe we’re less than a month away from Super Bowl XLVII? It’s time to take a look backwards before we secure our reservations for New Orleans and some good Cajun cooking. Way back in September I predicted that the Green Bay Packers would face off against the Baltimore… Read More »
The Lofton Files: The 2012 Loftys
By definition, The Loftys are an award that’s given to those who preformed above and beyond the call of duty – i.e. their performances were “lofty.” So yes, there are plenty of awards out there, but only The Loftys are just a touch off base, yet right on target. Without… Read More »The Lofton Files: Hail to the RGIII
There is no better way to point out the popularity of Robert Griffin III than to just look at the numbers. The Redskins’ #10 is the top seller of all NFL jerseys. More than Eli, more that Peyton, more than “Mr. Double Check,” Aaron Rodgers, and more than fellow rookie… Read More »The Lofton Files: Crowning a new king
Ever notice how you can’t get through the checkout stand at your local grocery store without soaking in all the latest news and gossip? Well, across the pond in jolly ol’ England, Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a new heir to the throne. And it got me thinking…… Read More »The Lofton Files: The Silver and Black
My regular busy schedule got an added bonus last week, as I was in attendance at three NFL games over an eight-day span. Of course, there were my normal Sunday Night Football affairs for Westwood One as Philadelphia visited Dallas on December 2nd and Green Bay hosted Detroit on the… Read More »The Lofton Files: The Weakest Link
Everyone in the NFL is three-fourths of the way through the season with 12 games in the books. And if your team is in first place in December, it probably feels like things are sailing along just fine. But I was recently reminded of a BBC game show called “The… Read More »