By Kyle Soppe Nelson Cruz has led his Rangers to their second ever World Series, and second in as many years. The ALCS MVP smashed a postseason record 6 homers in 6 games against the Tigers, including a shot off Verlander. Of his 9 hits this postseason, 8 have gone for extra bases. Interestingly, he does NOT lead the postseason in slugging percentage (.784). … [Read more...] about Full Count – Hail Mary | October 16
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O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinters on Blog Talk Radio By Kyle Soppe Two unbeaten teams remain in the NFL, and it figures to stay that way as both teams are home this week. Green Bay gets the Rams, and while they are off a bye week, they are simply less talented. The Lions face a tougher task in the 49ers, but the game being played at home is huge … [Read more...] about Week 6 … Unbeaten and Unbeatable?
The Second Coming?
By Kyle Soppe Much has been made of Aaron Rodgers and his extreme success since he became the Packers starter in 2008, but how good is he really? Is he simply a product of a good situation in Cheesehead country (the Brett Favre argument)? Explain it however you’d like, but one thing is clear: what Aaron Rodgers is doing in 2011 is as impressive as any season we’ve … [Read more...] about The Second Coming?
Marla Singer, Al Davis, Elvis and the NFL Week 5
By Paul Casey Gotham Unleashed Leading off with the most convincing win of the weekend: the San Francisco 49ers' 48-3 throttling of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams entered play 3-1, but the resurgent 49ers behind first-year head coach, Jim Harbaugh, put a little separation between themselves and the Bucs. The NFC West gave the League its first ever sub .500 … [Read more...] about Marla Singer, Al Davis, Elvis and the NFL Week 5