By Paul Gotham Tougher than the rest Indianapolis, Denver, Minnesota, and the New York Giants continue on without defeat (New Orleans enjoyed the bye week also undefeated). Minnesota's decision to sign Brett Favre parted the waters. For right now, it looks like those in agreement were right. Of course there is much football to be played yet this season. It is hard to … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 5, 2009
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Michael Crabtree: A Lesson In Hubris
By Paul Gotham Somewhere near the intersection of Kelly Stouffer Street and Darrius Heyward-Bey Boulevard football fans will find San Francisco 49ers recent signing, Michael Crabtree. Hopefully, the rookie holdout will find the address of humility. 49er general manager, Scot McCloughan, announced Wednesday the team reached an agreement with Crabtree and his agent Eugene … [Read more...] about Michael Crabtree: A Lesson In Hubris
Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
Playoff Musings from the Armchair by Bill Ribas I’ll confess I missed the end of game 2 between the Cardinals and Dodgers (I had band practice if you’re keeping score), but when I heard what happened, and then saw the clips on Sportscenter, well, I felt bad for Matt Holliday. And while it was no ’86 game 6, where Bill Buckner did his best imitation of a croquet hoop (and … [Read more...] about Mr. Holliday? Meet Mr. Buckner
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Buffalo NY (AP) - A seven-year old boy was at the center of a Erie County courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the Judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with child custody law and regulation requiring that family unity be maintained to the … [Read more...] about This just in
NFL Splinters | Week 4 – 2009
By Paul Gotham Staying undefeated One quarter of the NFL season done (at least for most of the league), and four unscathed - Minnesota notwithstanding. And, no that is not intended to be a prediction for the Monday Night outcome. Prior to the season, this discussion could have had a 'Sesame Street' theme to it - as in one of these things is not like the others, one of … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 4 – 2009