Panini America Asks: What’s the Difference Between these 2011 Playoff Contenders RCs?
In some cases, the differences are more recognizable. In others, they're seemingly undetectable. In every case, though, this much is certain: There are short-printed photo variations for each of the 36 RPS Rookie Tickets Rookie Cards inside 2011 Playoff Contenders Football -- and we're about to shed some light on them. A missing arm band. A removed logo. An altered…
Tennessee Titans LB Colin McCarthy Voted Week 13 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Linebacker Colin McCarthy of the Tennessee Titans is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played December 1-5, the NFL announced today. McCarthy tallied nine tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one pass defensed in the Titans’ 23-17 win over the Buffalo Bills. McCarthy was selected from among five finalists through…
And the Nominees Are . . . Voting Begins for the Week 13 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Want to know who gets more excited than Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. So it comes as no surprise after months of behind-the-scenes work that Panini America and Pepsi would come together to help promote Pepsi Rookie of the Week voting and…
Buffalo’s Marcell Dareus Voted Week 8 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (with Interview)
Voters on NFL.com have made their choice. Defensive lineman Marcell Dareus of the Buffalo Bills is the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for games played on October 30-31, the NFL announced today. (Look for an exclusive interview with the Bills' gentle giant after the jump.) Dareus, who was switched to nose tackle from defensive end before the game, was credited with four tackles and…
And the Nominees Are . . . Voting Begins for the Week 8 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Want to know who gets more excited than Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. So it comes as no surprise after months of behind-the-scenes work that Panini America and Pepsi would come together to help promote Pepsi Rookie of the Week voting and…
And the Nominees Are . . . Voting Begins for the Week 7 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week
Want to know who gets more excited than Panini America and NFL collectors about NFL Rookie performances each week during the season? Pepsi with its NFL Rookie of the Week initiative. So it comes as no surprise after months of behind-the-scenes work that Panini America and Pepsi would come together to help promote Pepsi Rookie of the Week voting and…
Routing Table Sneak Peek: 2011 Absolute Memorabilia Football War Room Insert
I went out of my way to go check out the Panini America Routing Table as I was leaving the office yesterday evening. I'm glad I did. As usual, one of my favorite four-legged friends was a wealth of pre-release pearls, including a bevy of first looks at many of the key inserts from the upcoming 2011 Absolute Memorabilia Football. Here are 10 must-see images…
A Panini Unwrapped Watch & Win Edition Starring 2011 Rookies & Stars Football
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRxdp_GaP0k&w=585&h=363] To help celebrate the official end of the NFL lockout, Panini America's Tracy Hackler and Scott Prusha late yesterday afternoon tag-teamed an early box of 2011 Rookies & Stars Football, out everywhere tomorrow. The break revealed the first look at Rookies & Stars' crisp, clean design and a bevy of newly engineered autograph, memorabilia and parallel cards -- many of which…
Panini America on Location: Day Two at the 2011 NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere
Much like my marketing colleague Tracy Hackler, I'm here at the 2011 NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere representing Panini America and helping track down some 'graphs for up-coming products. Here are a few pics from my camera that I had a chance to take in between signing sessions. Stay tuned for more . . . (more…)