Jun 18, 2013

Few things could have better exemplified the personality of former and hopeful NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson than the past week. There was a dash of stupidity, a dash of misfortune and a huge amount of media attention. The decision to slap his attorney’s behind in the courtroom at his plea bargaining hearing last week was an ill-fated and foolish move that...

May 22, 2013

The New England Patriots got some bad news earlier this week when it was announced that star tight end Rob Gronkowski needed his fourth forearm surgery. The oft-injured Gronkowski could be a doubt for training camp, but there are generally greater concerns about his ability to stay healthy after injuries have derailed each of his last three postseasons....

May 21, 2013

The early bird spring predictions are already starting to come through in the college football blogging and media world. One of the biggest stories early on is the expectation that Urban Meyer and the Big Ten’s Ohio State Buckeyes can dethrone the Alabama Crimson Tide and the SEC to take the 2014 National Championship. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach added fuel to the...

May 3, 2013

If there was ever a definitive answer to illustrate the difference in talent, complexity, and physicality between the college game and the NFL one should look no further than Tim Tebow. Even those who don’t watch Division I football know of Tebow’s heroics. The dichotomy to Jim Everett, Tebow trucked more safeties than Jerome Bettis. He didn’t just act tough,...

Apr 29, 2013

What could drafting Matt Barkley mean to the Philadelphia Eagles? That is the question that I asked my diehard Eagle’s fan/coworker. Philadelphia will be very top heavy at the quarterback position; now that the Eagles have Michael Vick, Nick Foles, Dennis Dixon, and Matt Barkley. So what was my coworker’s response… This pick is great for the Philadelphia Eagles...

Apr 27, 2013

As day two, rounds two and three, of the 2013 NFL Draft are complete, there are many big stories that came out of day two, including the fate of many high-pick draft prospects that include the likes of Geno Smith, Manti Te’o, and more. The first huge story of Day Two was when the San Diego Chargers selected Notre Dame linebacker and one of the highest rated...