The third installment from Northeast New Jersey’s NASCAR Authority. James & Matt break down the Atlanta & Vegas races. Winners/Losers of the week Jobber of the week
Author: James
It’s a Young Man’s Game
Shockwaves were felt around the NFL last night as news broke that the Philadelphia Eagles had traded 2013 rushing champion LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for Linebacker Kiko Alonso. Alonso, the 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year, missed all of 2014 with a torn ACL. One has to think that the Bills won this… Continue reading It’s a Young Man’s Game
Johnson Cruises to Victory Lane in Sad Affair
Kevin Harvick dominated for much of the race, but it was a classic Jimmie Johnson victory yesterday at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in Atlanta. It was a call back to last year for Harvick. Starting from the back, he roared through the pack eventually taking the lead mid-race. Harvick dominated during a long… Continue reading Johnson Cruises to Victory Lane in Sad Affair
The Kyle Busch Conundrum
The NASCAR world is still up in arms about the injury Kyle Busch sustained Saturday. The complaints have been pretty uniform, with two major talking points dominating the conversation. “Why aren’t there SAFER barriers everywhere?” is one, “We should cut the grass” is the other. What nobody is talking about is what I’m going to… Continue reading The Kyle Busch Conundrum
Failed to Qualify- What a Daytona 500
Fresh off the Daytona 500, it’s a new episode of Failed to Qualify. This week, James and Matty talk about: Danica v Denny The trials of the Busch brothers Daytona 500 results and analysis Katie’s winners and losers: What went wrong with Joey Logano’s suit? A preview of Atlanta
“Failed to Qualify”- The debut NASCAR podcast
Welcome to “The Opening Lap.” The debut podcast. The 2015 season is underway with the Daytona 500. James & Matty talk shop about NASCAR. 2014 Season Review 2015 Season Preview- Who will make the chase in 2015?Daytona 500 Preview Katie & Heather stop by to talk mullets Fantasy preview for the upcoming week Is NASCAR… Continue reading “Failed to Qualify”- The debut NASCAR podcast
SFTB Playoff Preview- Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
Part 4 of the Sports From the Basement Wild Card Weekend Preview Click here to read about Arizona vs Carolina Cick here to read abut Baltimore at Pittsburgh Click here to read about Cincinnati at Indianapolis As predicted last week, the 12-4 Dallas Cowboys ended their stellar regular season and are rewarded with a game… Continue reading SFTB Playoff Preview- Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys
SFTB Playoff Preview- Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
Part 3 of a 4 part Wild Card Weekend preview. Click here to read Cardinals at Panthers Click here to read Ravens at Steelers Now we are up to the Sunday matchups. The Bengals enter the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, and the fifth in the last six years. Their record in those games? … Continue reading SFTB Playoff Preview- Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
SFTB PLAYOFF PREVIEW- Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
Part 2 of a 4 part Wild Card weekend preview. Click HERE to read the Cardinals at Panthers preview. The Saturday night game this weekend is the one that NBC was hoping for. FOX fought hard for Lions/Cowboys, but NBC will be happy with another Ravens/Steelers war. The highlight of the Saturday slate, this… Continue reading SFTB PLAYOFF PREVIEW- Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
SFTB PLAYOFF PREVIEW- Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers
Now that the dust has settled on the 2014 regular season the cream (mostly) has risen. This is part one of a four part series previewing the upcoming Wild Card Weekend. Check back tomorrow for Ravens/Steelers, Thursday for Bengals/Colts, and Friday for Lions/Cowboys. The first game is the weakest of the four. Both from a… Continue reading SFTB PLAYOFF PREVIEW- Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers