Things that make you go "hmmm"...
As a kid, Michael Irvin would eat his cereal with water. He got used to it, and to this day, eats his cereal with water every morning.
Saints running back Deuce McAllister's birth name is Dulymus Jenod McAllister. He was given his nickname by his high school football coach.
The middle name Constantine is shared by both Dan Marino and Johnny Unitas.
The Tennessee Titans' mascot is a raccoon named T-Rac. The organization picked the raccoon because it is Tennessee's official state animal.
Falcons tight end Alge Crumpler was born Algernon Darius Crumpler. His father (Carlester) and brother (Carlester Jr.) are former NFL tight ends.
Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens' full name is Terrell Eldorado Owens.
Broncos safety John Lynch is in the Baseball Hall of Fame as he was drafted originally by the Florida Marlins as a pitcher and threw out the first pitch in franchise history.
When Cleveland moved their franchise to Baltimore, they had a radio contest to "name the team". The winner chose "Ravens" after Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" which was written by Poe at his home in Baltimore. Art Modell promises to move the team "nevermore".
Elvis Presley's favorite player was Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown.
In 1977 as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, current Colts head coach Tony Dungy became the most recent player in league history to intercept a pass and throw an interception in the same game.
Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has been struck by lightning... twice!
Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri is a cousin of daredevil Evel Knievel.
Kicker John Hall has recorded three personal fouls in his career, but insists that "it's nothing personal".
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