By Paul Gotham Two weeks of hype behind us. The pre-game activities concluded just in time: "America The Beautiful" performed as was "The Star Spangled Banner." The fly-over occurred. Walter Payton award given. Coin toss convention took place. Then, before anyone forgot why we congregated, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts took the field. Now for a look at the … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Super Bowl 2010 Edition
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NFL Splinters | February 1, 2010
By Paul Gotham Tougher than the rest Game plans and match-ups step aside. Dwight Freeney's ankle rules the headlines surrounding the Super Bowl. Freeney's doctor calls the injury a third degree sprain. Indy's staff refers to it as a basketball injury. Either way, with the words ligament and tear in the discussion, Freeney will be challenged to be "rough and … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | February 1, 2010
NFL Splinters | Championship Sunday, 2010
By Paul Gotham Redemption Song Twenty-nine days ago, Jim Caldwell, Peyton Manning and the rest of the Indianapolis Colts endured a flock of boo birds amongst their fans at Lucas Oil Stadium. With home field advantage through the playoffs safely in hand, the Colts opted to rest their starters for the second half of their game against the New York Jets. Thus the Colts … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Championship Sunday, 2010
NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
By Paul Gotham Born on a bayou Rumors of the Saints' demise proved untrue. So too did the rumors that New Orleans lacks a defense. Reggie Bush brought the wood. Drew Brees reminded Saints fans of what he is capable. Jeremy Shockey returned to the lineup, and the Saints' defense made like some "old hound dog barkin.' Chasin' down a hoodoo there." Bush pounded out 217 … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
NFL Splinters | Wild Card Weekend-2010
By Paul Gotham No Surrender Not much was certain prior to the Jets - Bengals meeting. Were the Bengals playing possum the previous week when they fell 37-0 to the Jets? If so or if not, how would AFC North champion respond? How would rookie Mark Sanchez perform in his first playoff game? Is the Jets' defense for real? No - not well - pretty well - and yes. Rex … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Wild Card Weekend-2010