Another Rant from the Couch by Bill Ribas With the big game finally behind us, what can we say? You could talk about the game, how Indy gave it up, how those pesky Saints persevered and won, but what about the rest of the dog and pony show? Let's start with the pre game hype and go from there. The game is more than a game, at least in media terms, and it's become this … [Read more...] about Stupor Bowl Musings
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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
‘Satchel’: The Story Of An American Legend
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, we offer a glimpse at the life of Satchel Paige. Taken from NPR: Satchel Paige was a dazzling pitcher with a scorching fastball. A decade before Jackie Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball, Paige helped integrate the sport by touring the country and playing exhibition games with white players. He delighted … [Read more...] about ‘Satchel’: The Story Of An American Legend