Here’s to the Winners As we reach the midway point of the season, it’s time to dish out a few mid-season awards. The Beatty/Hoffman Ishtar Award (awarded to the best combo providing the least impact): Tony Romo and Terrell Owens – Even before Romo’s pinkie injury, Owens was not having a typical T.O. season. He […]
Two Minute Warning: AP, Wildcat, and Such Read Post »
After watching the Monday Night game between the Broncos and the Patriots, I found myself perplexed that there are defenses as bad as the Broncos in the NFL. They were just awful. They could not tackle, could not cover and were dominated in every facet of the game. Even when they filled the running lanes,
Dr. Pigskin: Week Seven Read Post »
Word spread quickly that New Orleans running back Reggie Bush had suffered a season-ending knee injury Sunday, but that’s apparently not the case. We still don’t know exactly how bad he’s hurt, but should find out more Sunday night after he gets examined. The fact that he walked off the field on his own is
Fantasy Notes: Week Seven Read Post »
This weekend shall be called the week of the 270+ 3-0 quaterbacks. What does that mean, you ask? Well, four quarterbacks this past weekend threw for 270+ yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Who were these four studs? Read on, good sir/madam. Studs Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys – What does three touchdowns and
Dr. Pigskin: Week Six Read Post »
Every season, there’s a week when things start clicking together. A few early slumpers break out. Some early surprises just get better while others start to fade. This season, that happened last week. Derek Anderson and Braylon Edwards? They’ll be just fine, thank you. Roddy White and Aaron Rodgers? Current and future studs. Jay Cutler
Prepare Thyself: Week Seven Read Post »
For Those About to Copy, We Salute You Sometimes, I worry about head coaches. No, not necessarily NFL coaches, but just in general. Two weeks ago, while announcing a Division III college football game, during a critical two-point conversion try with the score 30-20, I witnessed the trailing home team trotting out the wildcat formation.
Two Minute Warning: The Copycats Read Post »
Roy Williams has been traded from Detroit to Dallas for pile of draft picks, but not – as has been speculated – the Cowboys’ first rounder. It appears Detroit will get a second, a third and a sixth round pick in 2009. Williams immediately becomes a must-own after losing traction recently thanks to a hip
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