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Fantasy Picks Week 2
2007-09-13 06:29:00
Week one has passed and fantasy owners who started Drew Brees and/or Steven Jackson are most likely looking at an 0-1 record wondering what happened. Well fear not; Brees will have his revenge this week against the Bucs, Jackson will return to fantasy dominance and many other disappointments will show significant improvement. Here are my week two picks:QB: Brett Favre: The Green Bay offense was invisible last week and Favre owners shrugged their heads, but start him this week. Number one receiver Donald Driver is fully recovered from a knee injury and is participating in every practice. There?s another new face in practice this week, number two receiver Greg Jennings. Jennings didn?t play week one due to a hamstring injury, but is expected to play this week. Even more importantly, Favre is facing a defense that gave up 336 yards and 4 touchdowns through the air Sunday night. Look for a big game from the NFL legend and watch him make history as he passes John Elway on the all time wi...
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A Seminole Uprising
2007-09-06 19:21:00
After the first half debacle against Clemson many Semin ole fans (including myself) were hanging their heads saying "here we go again." But then something happened in the second half that we haven't seen in years. What's this, second half adjustments? Excellent. The first half was awful; there's no denying that. The defense allowed 224 yards of offense with three touchdowns and couldn't tackle, well anyone, but a big reason for that was their lack of rest due to terrible offensive production. The brand new Seminole offense managed to get just 62 first half yards and went three and out a whopping eight times. It looked like all hope was lost and the hype of the new coaches was just that, hype. The second half however, tells a different story. New offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher made adjustments and it showed as the offense went three and out only once compared to eight the first half and the production showed on the defensive side as well. With Mickey Andrews squad well rested,...
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Fantasy Week 1
2007-09-05 21:54:00
The first week of the season is always the hardest for fantasy predictions. Every team right now believes they have improved since last year and can make the playoffs. Which means no team is the same as last season, but we all know that?s not true. Not all team?s can do what the Saints did last year so we have to go off last year?s stats for some clue to what will happen this week. I try to make quality picks that aren?t the norm because let?s face it, you don?t need me to tell you to play Peyton Manning or Ladainian Tomlinson. So here are some solid plays that may not be made in smaller leagues.QB: Tony Romo: Right now nobody knows what to expect from the Cowboys? starter. He looked like the next superstar in his first few games and then faltered at season?s end. But I?m betting the former shows his head this week. Not only does Romo have an outstanding receiving core (Owens, Glenn and Witten), he?s also facing the Giants defense that ranked 28th against the pass last year. Romo st...
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Garrard in, Leftwich left out
2007-09-01 05:38:00
There was shocking news out of Jacksonville today when it was announced that David Garrard will be taking over the Jaguars' offense while long time starter Byron Left wich will be either traded or released, most likely released. Is this the right move for the Jags? Head coach Jack Del Rio says he has been impressed by Garrard's improvement in the preseason, but wasn't he playing against second team defenses most of the time?I agree Leftwich isn't a superstar quarterback but he has shown moments of brilliance. This spring he worked hard on losing weight to be less injury prone and to be more mobile, but the result of those efforts won't be seen in Jacksonville. Meanwhile, Garrard already is a mobile quarterback who does have potential, but he also has a major tendency to make mistakes in crucial games.While Leftwich was out last season it was Garrard who led the playoff charge and he was anything but impressive. The Jaguars ended up losing four of their last six games, including ...

CFB Bets of the Week
2007-08-30 06:43:00
Want to make a little extra money this weekend? Sure, who doesn?t. Well the world of sports betting may satisfy your needs. Usually I don?t make bets the first week of the season. Instead I like to wait a couple games so I know what I?m getting myself into, but this week there may be a couple of bets that are just too good to pass up.At http://www.betus.com/ (a very popular sports betting site) the odds have been out for about a week and one game really stands out: Georgia Tech at Notre Dame (-2). That?s right the ever loved University of Notre Dame is a two point favorite over the much more experienced Georgia Tech. Now why is ND a favorite? Quite simply, because they?re Notre Dame. For some reason America always over hypes this team and thinks they?re better than they actually are. But let me break down some facts for you. The Irish played a ranked team four times last year. In those games they went 1-3 and when they lost, they lost big. Last year?s defense couldn?t stop a tree. I...
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Florida #3?
2007-08-29 07:12:00
College football starts Thursday and nobody could be as excited as I am. Preseason polls came out two weeks ago and there's one spot that sticks out as a huge mistake. That spot belongs to the defending national champions the Flor ida Gators at #3 in the USA Today/Coaches poll. I understand that some feel that you're the champion until dethroned, but it doesn't and can't work like that in college football. Unlike the pros, NCAA teams are constantly replacing some, if not most, of their players. This year Florida finds itself in unusual circumstances. Not only did the Gators lose their leading passer (Chris Leak), runner (Deshawn Wynn) and receiver (Dallas Baker) to the NFL, they also lost nine of their starting eleven defensive starters. How can a team lose ALL that and still be considered the third best team in the nation? Don't get me wrong, Florida has weapons. True sophomore QB Tim Tebow will take over the Gator offense, but now he'll have to throw it and defenses won't be...

Fantasy Football WR Rankings
2007-08-28 22:33:00
Wide receiver is probably the trickiest position to draft. When do you start taking them? Do you take one before establishing your RBs or QB? In most cases receivers will start going in the late second round which means some owners draft a WR before establishing their RB core. This is a mistake. There are way too many receivers to take late and not nearly enough backs. I would even consider taking my starting QB before selecting my premier WR especially if one of the elite were on the board. The difference between the fifth best WR (Donald Driver) and the twentieth (Terry Glenn) was just thirty seven points which equals only 3 points a week. It?s better to hold off on your receiver selections. However, there are situations that come up where it?s necessary to bite the bullet and take that number one receiver that you know will produce. Here are my rankings to help you on your drafting journey.1. Marvin Harrison: There isn?t a more consistent receiver in football than Harrison. He is...
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MIA vs. KC
2007-08-16 19:39:00
There?s only one game on the preseason slate tonight and it matches quarterback Trent Green against his former team as the Chiefs host the Dolphins at 8pm on ESPN. If you love to see a good old offensive shootout, you might want to make other plans. This game will have one main focus, the quarterbacks. When Miami acquired the proven veteran Green from Kansas City they were sure they had their starting quarterback, but after last week?s debacle against the Jaguars skepticism has entered Miami like a plague. Green went 6-15 with an interception and a lost fumble against the highly talented Jaguar defense. The offensive line was unable to block anybody which resulted in Green getting hit on almost every play. After seeing this it makes me wonder whether last year?s starter Daunte Culpepper was really the problem. Culpepper had a turnover problem, but if the quarterback gets hit every other play turnovers are bound to happen. Many said that Culpepper held the ball too long and that was ...

QB Rankings
2007-08-16 05:39:00
While the anchor of a fantasy team is its running back core, the importance of a stud quarterback is almost as important. Last year five QBs scored 300+ fantasy points and that kind of value is priceless. This year I think that number will increase to seven so while QBs are a crucial part of your fantasy team, there are enough to go around (unlike RBs). Don?t waste your first pick on something you can get in round four of your draft. With that being said, there are a few QBs that stand out that are worth picking up after you?ve established your RBs. Here they are in order:1. Peyton Manning: Much like Tomlinson, Manning is the clear cut number one at his position and has been for several years. Peyton has two Pro-Bowl wide receivers in Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne and a versatile back who can catch the ball in Joseph Addai. Although the Colts lost their long time left tackle Tarik Glenn, they also added a true slot receiver when they drafted Anthony Gonzales in the first round. ...

Welcome back/RB rankings
2007-08-15 07:14:00
The Wisdom is finally here! Welcome back football lovers. Two a days are happening all over the country and that can only mean one thing, football is back! The first week of preseason is in the books, which means fantasy drafts are starting and any football fan gets goose bumps at those words. Even the veteran fantasy players make mistakes in their drafts which is why I?m here to help. Rule number one always draft a running back first. I don?t care if you have the last pick in a twelve team league, take back to back RBs with the 12th and 13th picks. Yes Peyton Manning is a stud and will score 300+ points but the difference between Manning and Marc Bulger (who would most likely fall to the 24th spot) is light years different than the difference between Willis McGahee or Reggie Bush compared to Jamal Lewis or Carnell Williams. Running backs are the gold of fantasy and there?s little chance of you winning your league without a lethal duo so to insure your fantasy prowess, here are my 2...
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Raiders get their "boy"
2007-01-26 05:20:00
If Oakland Raid er s fans thought they were going to have something to look forward to next season, well they were wrong. In an unexplainable move owner Al Davis hired the 31 year old Southern California offensive coordinator/assistant coach Lane Kiffin. Lane is the son of long time Tampa Bay Bucs defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. Not only is the newly acquired Kiffin now the youngest head coach in the NFL, he has absolutely no head coaching experience. Has Al Davis completely lost what was left of his mind? I agree the Raiders need some new, young blood in the mix, but getting someone without any head coaching experience is just madness. This team had a surprisingly good defense last year and luckily defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is returning to give an anemic offense some decent field position. Kiffin does bring enthusiasm into Oakland, “we’re going to have an explosive offense” he said at a press conference. We all know Kiffin has the ability to lead a high powered offense...
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Parcells leaves Cowboys
2007-01-24 18:27:00
Bill Parcells stepped down as head coach of the Dallas Cowboy s Monday stating “I did the best I could.” If this is Parcells last job, he will be remembered as a great coach who delighted the media with colorful quotes and personality. He currently ranks ninth in all time wins in the NFL and has won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants. There is no doubt Parcells is a future Hall of Famer, but did his stint in Dallas tarnish his career? Parcells took the job four years ago and was expected to bring Dallas back to Super Bowl contender strength and he was well on his way of achieving his goal until owner Jerry Jones signed NFL superstar and team cancer Terrell Owens. It only took Owens a couple of weeks to become the face of the Dallas Cowboys even though he had never played one game with the famous lone star on his helmet. He took it upon himself to become the center of attention by causing scenes at practice when Owens was unable to participate in drills because of his injure...
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Manning up
2007-01-22 05:53:00
Tom Brady may be the king of the postseason, but tonight it was Peyton Mann ing that finally got the skeptics off his back and is going to the Super Bowl. The first half was shaky for the future hall of famer and the Colts. The Patriots came out firing and after Peyton threw an interception to Asante Samuel for a touchdown New England quickly had a 21-3 lead. Indianapolis head coach Tony Dungy said he wanted to take the game slow to see what mastermind Bill Belichick’s game plan was and then adjust later and it worked almost to perfection. The Patriots looked to be in complete control in the first half until Manning and the Colts drove down the field with ease to cut the lead to 21-6 just before halftime. After the break the Colts picked up right where they left off by moving the ball to the endzone gracefully. Critics said that Manning couldn’t produce in the playoffs and the previous two games supported their claims, but Peyton was unstoppable in the second half. Even after a m...

InDy gets it done
2007-01-16 17:40:00
Indianapolis is headed to the AFC championship to face their arch rivals the Patriots thanks to the defense. That’s right the defense that finished dead last in the NFL in rushing has stepped up big in the postseason. The team that allowed 173 yards a game in the regular season is only giving up a phenomenal 63.5 yards on the ground in two playoff games. Their opponents weren’t pushovers in the running game either. They held the second leading rusher in the NFL (Larry Johnson) to only 13 rushes for 32 yards. Without the defense stepping up the team known for its offense may have started their vacation a little early. Peyton Manning has once again struggled in the playoffs. He has thrown five interceptions with only one touchdown and the question remains how can he be one of the greatest quarterbacks ever in the regular season but struggle so severely afterwards? There really is no feasible answer except it has to be a mental problem. There’s no doubt Manning has the talent and...
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BCS Beatdown
2007-01-13 06:34:00
Monday night the Florida Gators brought home their third national championship of 2006 (basketball, football and of course ultimate Frisbee) in dominate fashion. When Ted Ginn Jr. ran back the opening kick off 93 yards for a Buckeyes touchdown many people thought “uh oh here comes the blowout” and they were right it just didn’t come the way most people thought. The Gators did something that Ohio State hasn’t seen all season they spread out at least four receivers on almost every play. The Big Ten is known for its power offenses, but if you give me a choice between power versus speed, I’m taking speed 99% of the time. And Florida proved to be the better team with their versatility. Ohio State never made adjustments throughout the game on defense. They continued to run a zone defense and the Gators simply shredded it by running short screen passes and finding the holes. Jim Tressel never decided to play a dime or even a nickel defense against a four receiver set. Why? Becaus...
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NFL Coaching Vacancies
2007-01-06 08:19:00
Now that the regular season is over it’s time for the annual house cleaning for many franchises that underachieved all season long. Most of the moves were expected as Dennis Green was fired by the Arizona Cardinals and Art Shell was let go by the Raiders. But a bit of a surprise happened when the Falcons released Jim Mora Jr. after a very disappointing ending to a season that started 5-2. Mora ended the season losing seven of his last nine games and his father and former head coach Jim Mora didn’t help his son by causing controversy when he called the face of the franchise Michael Vick a “coach killer.” Then junior furthered controversy by saying his dream job was the head coach at his alma mater the University of Washington and that he’d jump at the chance to take it. Well now he has his chance. Firings weren’t the only reason for NFL head coach vacancies. Nick Saban left the Dolphins to take the University of Alabama job after repeatedly saying he wasn’t interested i...
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AFC Wild card games and Super Bowl picks
2007-01-05 20:42:00
The AFC is most likely where the eventual Super Bowl champion competes so it’s only natural that most people are more interested in these games. The two games have exciting match ups including division rivals going at it.Kansas City at Indianapolis (-6.5)When I first heard about this game my immediate thought was Larry Johnson could tear this team apart and without Peyton Manning on the field the Colts could very well lose this game. Johnson finished second in the NFL in rushing while setting a record for the most carries ever. This man is a beast and is very durable. The Colts finished dead last in rushing defense by allowing 173 yards a game which is 30 yards more than the second worst. This defense cannot seem to fill the gaps at the line and when they do read their assignments they fail to tackle. They are a little better at home at stopping the run however, but when I say a little I mean it. At home they allow 136 yards on the ground which is still one of the worst in the NFL...
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NFC playoff games
2007-01-04 22:20:00
Wild Card weekend is here and there are great match ups in each conference. The NFC has been so terrible this year that who knows what’s going to happen in each game. Anything can happen in this conference and that’s what makes the NFC so entertaining. With the Bears struggling like Pooh trying to get out of the honey tree, there isn’t a clear dominate team. The NFC is so inferior to the AFC in every aspect that Vegas would probably be better off by not taking Super Bowl bets. But as Herman Edwards would say, “You play to win the game” so maybe the NFC will pull off its first Super Bowl championship in four years. If it’s going to happen, here’s how it will begin.Dallas at Seattle (-3)Dallas finished the season losing three of their last four games and all of those losses came at home. But these games weren’t just losses, they were embarrassments. The problem is their hard hitting secondary has forgotten how to cover receivers. Safeties are taking bad angles on the b...
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Fiesta Goodness
2007-01-03 03:29:00
January 1st may be the best day of the year for football. There are bowl games galore that satisfy every comeback, underdog or unbelievable plays need. And this year was no exception. In the Gator Bowl we saw West Virginia come back from an eighteen point deficit to beat Georgia Tech. We saw the presumably weak Big Ten conference go 2-0 against perhaps the best conference in the nation, the SEC. The day was full of great games and surprises, but all of the games didn’t come close to the excitement of the day’s finale the Fiest a Bowl. Oklahoma had a fantastic season and was possibly and probably one horrible referee call on an onside kick against Oregon away from going to the national championship over a Florida team that struggled in its last couple of games. Understandably the Sooners were disappointed by their Fiesta Bowl bid and didn’t think Boise State belonged on the field with them and most of the country felt the same way. Boise State may have ended their regular season...
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NFL Games of the Week
2006-12-30 19:30:00
It’s the final week of the regular season and playoff possibilities are flying all over the league. There aren’t many marquee games this week, in fact only two out of the sixteen games being played this weekend feature two teams with winning records. But that doesn’t mean these aren’t good games. Ten out of the sixteen involve teams that are still clinging to playoff dreams. I can’t remember a year that had so many playoff scenarios. This final week will be a chaotic one and let’s face it, chaos equals entertained fans. Here are the games that carry the most playoff weight and should be beer and chips worthy.N.Y. Giants at Washington (Saturday 8pm on NFL Network)What happened to those Giants that were considered Super Bowl contenders? This team has imploded on itself and the players don’t seem too concerned. Eli Manning said just a couple of days ago, “this team isn’t easily rattled.” This is a team that started the season 6-2, but since then they have lost a sta...
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FSU avoids first losing season in thirty years
2006-12-29 01:29:00
I haven’t had the opportunity to write about my alma mater in a positive light this season so pardon me while I bask in the victory of Florida State. In what was expected to be a defensive battle, the Seminoles’ and Bruins’ offenses were the story of the game. In the first half alone there was 501 total yards of offense. UCLA’s running game was dominant in the first half. Junior running back Chris Markey ran through huge holes and made a Florida State defense that allowed only 84 yards per game look very mediocre as he ran for 144 yards. The Bruin offense made big play after big play in the first half including a 78 yard touchdown pass to Brandon Breazell. UCLA took a 20-13 point lead into halftime and seemed to have control of the FSU defense. But in the second half the Seminole defense came to life by scoring two touchdowns (25 yard return off a punt block by Lawrence Timmons and a 78 yard interception return by Tony Carter) while only allowing one. Florida State’s offen...
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Fantasy Week 17
2006-12-27 20:38:00
Week 17 is here, sigh. That means we have to say goodbye to fantasy football for nine months. Sure we’ll try to fill the void with fantasy basketball or baseball, but the passion just isn’t there. You can’t talk trash in fantasy baseball because there are 180 games a year. But there is one more week for many of us so let’s try not to think about the depressing period we have ahead of us. Let’s enjoy this week while we still can. Week 17 is the most challenging week of fantasy because who knows who will play and for how long and that’s why many leagues set up their championship for week 16 instead. I say that’s weak. A true fantasy mastermind will find a way to win even if his star is sitting out. A champion sees the possibility and makes trades before the deadline if he thinks there’s a chance L.T. won’t play. I like the week 17 fantasy play and for all of you who set up your leagues that way, nice job of manning up. For those of you vying for a championship here a...
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Bowl Week FSU vs. UCLA
2006-12-26 19:49:00
If I had it my way, there would be a football game on everyday of the week and once a year my dream comes true with ESPN’s Bowl Week . There’s nothing like it. It makes taking down the Christmas tree a little easier and washes away any post holiday blues. The extravaganza kicks off tonight with the Motor City Bowl between Middle Tennessee and Central Michigan. Not a marquee match up I know, but that game just warms up the week. There are some very interesting games that will go down to the wire that feature top programs facing each other. Tomorrow night in the Emerald Bowl we’ll see the first ever meeting between the Seminoles of Florida State and the Bruins of UCLA. Both of these programs had much higher expectations than what their seasons produced. Florida State won the ACC last year and went to a BCS bowl. Even after losing four players in the first round of the NFL draft, the Seminoles were still expected to win the ACC this year. After all in the state of Florida, program...

NFL Matchups of the week
2006-12-21 19:02:00
Patriots at JaguarsHow did the Jaguars lose last week to lose their wildcard lead? Jaguar fans are still asking themselves that question. The game was totally dominated by defense. Tennessee had a grand total of 98 yards of offense and had the ball for only 15:35 (the lowest total of a winning team ever). The answer of course is turnovers. All of the Titans’ points came off David Garrard blunders including three defensive touchdowns of over 60 yards. Jacksonville can’t have an offensive meltdown like that again if they want to stay in the wildcard race. The good news is that the Jaguars control their own destiny meaning if they win their last two games they clinch a wildcard spot. The bad news is they play the Patriots and Chiefs. If they thought the Tennessee defense was tough they’re going to get a smack in the mouth this week. The Titans rank dead last in total defense in the NFL when you compare that to the Patriots ranking of sixth and you may see trouble for the Jags thi...
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Fantasy Week 16
2006-12-20 20:41:00
It’s finally here; most leagues’ championship games are this week. Now is the time to prove to the world that you are a fantasy legend. If you’ve made it this far, chances are you have a stud on your team like LT, Peyton or Larry Johnson. These guys have carried teams all season and will help when it matters most. Don’t ever bench these players. In most cases a championship team should stick with the lineup that got them there, but there are some teams that need a little adjusting. Not to mention the many consolation games around the fantasy world that could use a little guidance. Here are my picks of the week.QB: Brett Favre. Favre was horrible last week against the awful Lions, but this week is the last home game of the season and possibly the last game for Brett ever at Lambeau. Either way Favre will be at his best on a national stage in primetime. His opponent will be the Vikings, a team horrible against the pass (28th in the NFL). In their first meeting Favre had one of...
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The amazing NFL
2006-12-18 20:48:00
Is there a sure thing in the NFL? The simple answer is no. In any game the unexpected can happen which is what makes the NFL so great. This week alone there were many surprises that practically no one predicted. In Tennessee yesterday it was a must win for the Jaguars and their defense played like it. The Titans were totally shut down on offense. They had a total of 98 yards in the entire game and had the ball for only 15:38. But once again the Jags’ defensive effort was overshadowed by the down right terrible performance by the offense. David Garrard has done a decent job stepping in for the injured Byron Leftwich. There has even been talk of Garrard permanently being the quarterback even when Leftwich comes back. But after yesterday that talk has all but ceased. He had a total of four turnovers, three of which were returned for touchdowns by Tennessee’s defense. Those three touchdowns were the only TDs scored by the Titans and it was just enough to beat the Jaguars and knock t...
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Return to Glory?
2006-12-15 20:10:00
It was a tale of two halves in rainy, windy Seattle last night. The first half went pretty much as every football fan thought it would. Seattle looked to be in control with their running game and the Seahawks’ defense didn’t allow the 49ers a first down until late in the 2nd quarter. Shaun Alexander looked like he’d have a great game as he had 57 yards rushing and a touchdown in the first half. But something changed in the second half. What was it? It was the confidence of Alex Smith. On the last play of the 3rd quarter the second year quarterback threw an unbelievably accurate 54 yard pass to a streaking Arnaz Battle. The Niners just received a questionable personal foul call that pushed them back to their own 13 yard line on the previous play, but it didn’t distract Smith. He stepped up in the pocket avoiding the rush and threw the pass flat footed as he was being hit. The ball was perfect even on a windy night. After this play the 49ers’ offense was revitalized and unst...
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NFL Matchups of the week
2006-12-14 20:27:00
Dallas at AtlantaWhat a great start to the Saturday night game on the NFL Network. For those of you who don’t get this channel, it’s time to start picketing. NFL Network gives the most in-depth analysis of games, players and everything an NFL fan could possibly want. Yes Deion Sanders is a little annoying, but he’s “Primetime,” the best corner to ever play the game and we can give him a little slack for thrilling us for 15 years. Get this Network. This is a game that has all sorts of playoff implications. Dallas is first in its division, but the Giants and Eagles are only one game behind the ‘Boys and Dallas does not want a Wildcard. Tony Romo had his second straight sub par game last week as he threw two interceptions, one of which was in the endzone, and his only touchdown came off of a tipped ball that should have been batted down by the defender as it was fourth down but he went for the interception forgetting he has a broken hand with a huge cast on it and the ball ...
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Fantasy Week 15
2006-12-13 21:24:00
Welcome to the playoffs. Now starts the decisions that will make you look like a genius or an idiot. Believe it or not just because someone makes the postseason doesn’t mean that his lineup is set in stone. In my league there’s a guy who is considering playing Chambers, Booker and Morris because of the injury to Kevin Jones. That’s three players from one team which is considered to be fantasy death because if that team does poorly he’s almost guaranteed a loss, but if Miami breaks out with forty points he’s instantly a legend. There are many key players out or questionable so for those of you who are struggling with last minute decisions on matchups and who to play, I’m here to make your fantasy life a little easier.QB: Tom Brady. If you played Brady last week and were vying for a playoff spot, odds are you either broke at least one object near you or vowed never to play him again. Miami absolutely shut down the Patriots’ offense by holding them to a pathetic 189 total...
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The Saints come marching in...to the playoffs
2006-12-11 20:30:00
How good are the Saints ? That was the question I asked myself many times before last night. I asked this because the Saints schedule isn’t impressive at all. The only big accomplishment was sweeping Atlanta (a team with playoff hopes), but other than that their opponents that they’ve beaten have a combined record of 31-37. Every time the Saints played a team besides the Falcons and Eagles with playoff aspirations they were beaten. But last night when they went to Dallas I saw a team that can make it to the Super Bowl. This offense is the best in football for a reason. Head coach Sean Payton has done a masterful job at calling plays and with the weapons he has even the Bears might have trouble stopping this offense in the playoffs. Reggie Bush has become scary coming out of the backfield as a receiver. As a rookie, Bush is leading the team in receptions and is second to only Andre Johnson in the entire NFL. Bush has been amazing and a big reason why is fellow runningback Deuce Mc...
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