Joe Paterno Is Not A Victim
The legendary coach Paterno was undone by his failure to live up to the expectations he established for his university, his football program, and most importantly, himself. Penn State needed […]
Eagles in NFL playoffs? Chances slim, but possible
The Eagles crashed and burned in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. At 3-5, their playoff chances have all but evaporated. If a miracle were to occur, here’s what it’d […]
NBA Lockout Talk
I can’t comment on the Eagles’ collapse to the Bears just yet. It’s too soon. Instead, I offer you an email exchange between my cousin and I from last week […]
In Case You Missed It. NFL Week 9 Recap
A wild week in the NFL saw three division races in the AFC get more complicated while the Giants padded their comfortable lead in the NFC East. Also, the Ravens […]
Week 9 NFL Picks
The Ravens and Steelers convene for another AFC North slugfest while division standing is on the line in the AFC East and NFC South. Also, the Madden Curse strikes again […]
The Week in Sports 11.3.2011
Big stories this week. LSU vs. Alabama. The NBA lockout. Philip Rivers’ struggles. And Baseball news. Obviously, I weigh in.
Bird Feed: A grounded approach
Week 8 was a welcomed sight to the sore eyes of Eagle nation. Michael Vick and the Eagles dominated every facet of the game. While there were plenty of things […]
Eagles Take Flight. NFL Week 8 Recap
A blowout in Philadelphia has the Eagles thinking playoffs again. Across the state, the Steelers finally made a statement. In other news, parity is alive and well, Tim Tebow is […]
Week 8 NFL Picks
Game 6 of the World Series was epic. Twice the St. Louis Cardinals were down to their final strike, and twice they fought back to tie, eventually winning in the […]
Guest Blogger; Contraction is Key for NBA
We’ve already lost two weeks of regular season games and it appears, at the very least, we’ll lose two more. The NBA lockout is headed nowhere fast. My brother is […]
Pride cometh before the fall? The 2011 Detroit Lions
Since Barry Sanders retired in the mid ‘90’s, the Lions were bad at their best and 0-16 at their worst. Coaches came and went. Top draft picks fizzled one after […]
Revival Weekend. NFL Week 7 Recap
The Chiefs, Falcons, and Jets had big wins, fully propelling them into the thick of the playoff hunt. The Cowboys found a running game, Tim Tebow rallied the Broncos (again), […]
Stand and Deliver. Week 7 NFL Picks
Tim Tebow’s opportunity to prove himself a worthy NFL quarterback has arrived. Will his passion and leadership translate to victories? Elsewhere, AFC South supremacy is up for grabs and the […]
It’s already over for these NFL Teams
Blaine Gabbert has stepped in adequately as the Jaguars starting quarterback. Regardless, Jacksonville won’t compete for an NFL playoff berth in 2011. They’re not alone, though. Seven other NFL franchises […]
Show Me Something. Week 6 NFL Picks
Colt McCoy, Josh Freeman, and the Philadelphia Eagles (to name a few) have struggled early in the 2011 NFL season. A turnaround in week 6 is crucial to preserving hopes […]