“Just when you think you have all the answers, I change the questions!” That quote came from the late “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, professional wrestling icon. When I thought about the happenings of this past week in the NFL, there isn’t a more spot on description than that Piper quip. So many things that a fan… Continue reading Upsets Turn NFL On Its Head
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Who Will Be The Last To Lose?
The NFL has four teams at 7-0 for the first time in the league’s history. The Patriots, Broncos, Panthers, and Bengals have navigated nearly a half of their respective schedules unblemished. There were five teams at 6-0, but the Packers fell out of that fraternity forcefully at the hands of the Broncos last week. These… Continue reading Who Will Be The Last To Lose?
Bench Andrew Luck
It is still a statement that feels weird to even write down. “Bench Andrew Luck.” It just doesn’t feel like something that should ever cross the mind of any sports fan never mind a Colts fan. But alas here we are at a tipping point for the 2015 season for both the Colts and the… Continue reading Bench Andrew Luck
#5 TCU at #12 Oklahoma State — Preview
Halloween may be over, but someone here is still in disguise. This Saturday, #5 TCU travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma to play #12 Oklahoma State. Both the Horned Frogs and the Cowboys are undefeated on the season and both are vying for a spot in the CFB playoff. Despite the separation in their current AP rankings,… Continue reading #5 TCU at #12 Oklahoma State — Preview
#17 Florida State at #3 Clemson — Preview
It’s hard to imagine anyone outside of the state of South Carolina would’ve called Clemson a title contender this year. No offense intended to Clemson or their fans, but it would’ve been one heck of a prediction to see the Tigers sitting at #3 in the country after ten weeks. What’s even more remarkable is that… Continue reading #17 Florida State at #3 Clemson — Preview
Garcon’s FanDuel Lawsuit A Slippery Slope
One cannot escape the grasp of the Daily Fantasy Sports industry these days. They have commercials on every sporting event during seemingly every commercial break. They have infiltrated each nook and cranny of fantasy sports websites and articles. Heck, we even make picks for the two biggest purveyors, DraftKings and FanDuel, on a daily basis… Continue reading Garcon’s FanDuel Lawsuit A Slippery Slope
Top NFL Trade Deadline Candidates
The NFL trade deadline doesn’t have the ballyhoo around it that the MLB or NBA deadlines do, but it is very important for teams on both ends of the standings. Pseudo contenders are looking for a player that could be the difference between them making the playoffs, where anything could happen, and being in the… Continue reading Top NFL Trade Deadline Candidates
Will The Real Seahawks Stand Up?
The defending NFC champion Seahawks moved within one win of the first placed Cardinals with a 20-3 victory over the 49ers on Thursday Night Football. It was a game that was never in doubt for Seattle, but questions remain as to how this team that has been one of the more dominating forces in professional… Continue reading Will The Real Seahawks Stand Up?
#3 Utah at USC — Preview
In a betting line that would have had the late Rodney Dangerfield smirking about “no respect”, the #3 Utah Utes opened up as underdogs on the road this weekend against the USC Trojans. Utah is undefeated but still not getting the love from odds makers. That doubt might be a reflection of a national sentiment… Continue reading #3 Utah at USC — Preview
TCU’s Trevone Boykin is Leading the Air Raid
His team has been ranked in the top five of the AP CFB poll all season. He has thrown for over 500 yards three times this season. He’s averaging 425 passing yards per game. He’s thrown 25 TDs in seven games and only been sacked four times. Since putting up 23 points in an opening win… Continue reading TCU’s Trevone Boykin is Leading the Air Raid