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Wed, Apr 18 2012 06:05:12

2012 NFL schedule release

ESPN broadcast the announcement of the 2012 NFL schedule from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Here, ESPN's Front Row offered a live, running diary of the announcement by following what social media was saying about the schedule release. (Most recent posts on top)

  1. AFC Schedule Analysis 2012 - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
    Visit AFC Schedule Analysis 2012 - NFL Nation Blog for information, in-depth analysis and discussion about AFC Schedule Analysis 2012
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  2. NFC Schedule Analysis 2012 - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
    Visit NFC Schedule Analysis 2012 - NFL Nation Blog for information, in-depth analysis and discussion about NFC Schedule Analysis 2012
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  3. SportsNation Polls - SportsNation - ESPN
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  4. Top five Monday night games for 2012
    One man's opinion on the top five Monday night games for 2012: 1. Atlanta Falcons at Detroit Lions, Week 16. Call this one the Karma Bowl...
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  5. bhofheimer_espn
    bill hofheimer@bhofheimer_espn
    Jeff Van Gundy has called Stan's NBA gms. @MNF's Jon Gruden will call CIN-BAL in #NFL wk1 w/ his brother Jay as Bengals off coord.
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 18:31:44
  6. A look at Cowboys' schedule breaks
    IRVING, Texas -- Based on last year's results, the Dallas Cowboys' 2012 schedule is tied for the 11th most difficult in the NFL, but ther...
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  7. Dallas Cowboys 2012 schedule....NFL definitely didn't do us any favors http://pic.twitter.com/EoEbVW9F
    Jonny Zielinski@JZombies
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    Tue, Apr 17 2012 18:16:07
  8. numberFire: 5 easiest, hardest paths to playoffs
    Schedule favors Bills, hinders Peyton Manning's Broncos By Nik Bonaddio and Keith Goldner | numberFire With the release of the 2012 NFL S...
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  9. Clayton: Highlight these 2012 matchups
    Commentary Peyton Manning's addition vaults Broncos-Pats into must-see territory By John Clayton | ESPN.com Peyton Manning's move from In...
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  10. ESPN_NFLNation
    ESPN NFL Nation@ESPN_NFLNation
    Video: NFL schedule released es.pn/IHlvt9
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 18:03:30
  11. alexchaps
    Alejandro Chapa@alexchaps
    espndeportes.espn.go.com/nfl/deportes/s… El 16 de diciembre nos empinaremos una vez más a las vaqueritas :DDD #goblackandyellow
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 18:09:44
  12. JasonRomano
    Jason Romano@JasonRomano
    In April, every @NFL game on the schedule is a Super Bowl preview
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:28:32
  13. ESPN_Colin
    Colin Cowherd@ESPN_Colin
    Pats schedule built by Brady ? Toughest 2 game stretch--SF and Hou both at home. Compare that to NYGiants sched down the stretch
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:29:35
  14. espnSteveLevy
    Steve Levy@espnSteveLevy
    i'm not even sure sean payton will be allowed to watch an nfl game on tv
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:30:13
  15. the_girl_loves
    thegirllovessports@the_girl_loves
    I haven't turned from ESPN's NFL schedule 3 hour special not even to watch the Yankees.
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:28:43
  16. Gr81JHCW
    Joachim Walker@Gr81JHCW
    RT @RAIDERS: The Raiders open the 2012 regular season on ESPN’s MNF vs. the Chargers, Sept. 10 at 7:15 pm. Here’s the full schedule: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/The-Raiders-Kickoff-2012-Season-at-Home-on-Monday-Night-Against-San-Diego/c3b94b86-0384-4e1a-abb9-d00d522432dd
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:27:54
  17. HannahStormESPN
    Hannah Storm@HannahStormESPN
    Yes!! Wish it was 6! @HoustonTexans RT @RobbieCrab: thoughts on the Texans schedule? Gonna be great seeing them on national tv 5 times.
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:25:08
  18. Just in case you missed it while you were counting your team's wins - #ESPNU carried the announcement that confirmed five underclass 'Cats are heading for the NBA Draft.
  19. ESPNStatsInfo
    ESPN Stats & Info@ESPNStatsInfo
    With 5 Kentucky underclassmen and senior Darius Miller going to the draft, UK will lose 92.3 pct of pts from the '12 title team.
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:18:31
  20. BDawsonRivals
    Brett Dawson@BDawsonRivals
    Anthony Davis, asked if he's thought about being rich: "I actually haven't thought about that yet. That's right, I am going to be rich."
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:24:40
  21. Back to the pigskin. . . 
  22. ESPN_Colin
    Colin Cowherd@ESPN_Colin
    Cowboys schedule breaks nicely for them. From Nov 8 to Dec 23, six games and five at home. Plus three tough games, CHI,PITT,NO all at home
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:08:15
  23. How great are football fans? NFL is not enough - they want college schedules TOO!!
  24. singleabe
    Abel Carlos@singleabe
    @schadjoe @espn With NFL releasing schedule today, when an we expect the College Football Schedule release?
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 17:00:31
  25. MikeReiss
    Mike Reiss@MikeReiss
    As colleague Mike Rodak points out, no opponents have bye weeks before facing the Patriots this season. ... Colts have a long week to prep.
    Tue, Apr 17 2012 16:59:25

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