I wrote here two months ago that the PAT changes being thrown about were stupid. Yesterday, the NFL officially changed the Point After Touchdown rule for the 2015 season. Their reasoning was to make an “automatic” play a little more exciting. Extra points are moving back fifteen yards, so the kick is now a 33… Continue reading The PAT Has Changed (And Not For The Last Time)
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Can the Returning Kyle Busch Qualify for the Chase?
Kyle Busch is returning this weekend from his leg injury suffered the day before the Daytona 500. NASCAR announced this morning that they have granted Kyle Busch an exemption for the following rules. Must attempt to qualify for all races. Obviously, he has not attempted to qualify for any race since his injury Must start… Continue reading Can the Returning Kyle Busch Qualify for the Chase?
Four Games for Brady
Deflate-gate continues to get more ridiculous, as Tom Brady has been suspended for four games by the NFL. Embed from Getty Images Brady will miss the season opener vs the Steelers, as well as games against Buffalo, Jacksonville, and Dallas. His return to the gridiron will be week six, at Indianapolis. I have a funny… Continue reading Four Games for Brady
The Patriots are Cheaters Angle is Back!
After 103 days, Ted Wells released his report on Deflategate. His final analysis? “We have concluded that, in connection with the AFC Championship Game, it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate effort to circumvent the rules.” Tom Brady… Continue reading The Patriots are Cheaters Angle is Back!
Beat Me at Fanduel- 4/24/15
Fanduel is offering a once in a lifetime trip if you win the 4/24 mlb challenge. A trip to Vegas to go to the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight. All for a two dollar entry! Sign me up. FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions. For this game, you have a salary cap of $35,000. The trick is to find… Continue reading Beat Me at Fanduel- 4/24/15
It Ain’t Broke, So Let’s Fix It
I hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but now the rumors are more than just rumors. There is sufficient evidence that the NFL is going to change the extra point rule in the 2015 season. Why? The NFL says it’s boring. You know what else is boring? A 2 yard run off the left tackle. … Continue reading It Ain’t Broke, So Let’s Fix It
Failed to Qualify- Episode 4
James & Matt dissect yet another Kevin Harvick victory. The first phone guest in FTQ history calls in. Katie’s winners & losers Embed from Getty Images 0
Does Chip Kelly even know what Chip Kelly is doing?
It’s been a crazy week in the NFL, but nothing is crazier than what is happening in Philadelphia. While trying to figure out what is going through Chip Kelly’s mind, it came to me. Nobody, including Kelly himself, has a clue what’s going on. He has morphed into the crazy guy in your fantasy league… Continue reading Does Chip Kelly even know what Chip Kelly is doing?
Seahawks Steal Jimmy Graham
Free agency hasn’t even officially begun and I had to already turn off the SFTB Free Agent tracker because of this deal. Mere moments ago, the Seattle Seahawks traded their center, Max Unger, and their first round pick to the New Orleans Saints for superstar tight end Jimmy Graham. This is obviously a coup for… Continue reading Seahawks Steal Jimmy Graham
NFL Free Agency Instant Analysis
Welcome to Sports From the Basement’s first annual free agency tracker. As the moves come flying in, we at SFTB will update this page with immediate analysis. Free Agency doesn’t officially even start until tomorrow, but there are moves to get to already. This page will be updated with terms when they are official. SIGNINGS… Continue reading NFL Free Agency Instant Analysis