By Paul Casey Gotham Week one of the National Football League is almost in the books and time to throw around the pigskin of hindsight. What have you done lately Seven first-place teams from last season ventured on to the gridiron yesterday, and six found the new season not so welcoming. In fact five (Atlanta, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Seattle) of last … [Read more...] about White Stripes, Sex Pistols, Kent Dorfman and the NFL week 1
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NFL Preview – Week 1
By Kyle Soppe We are only a matter of days away from the first Sunday of the 2011-2012 NFL season. Here I preview the top 5 games of the weekend, and predict every game on the slate. Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens(-2.5) – These two divisional rivals square off in an important season opener that could go a long way toward determining who earns a home … [Read more...] about NFL Preview – Week 1
Tale of the Tape – Phillies @ Brewers
By Kyle Soppe Plot: These are two teams that will be playing more than 162 games this year; that much is not in question. The Phillies have been the league’s best team from the start, while the Brewers have come on strong after the all-star break. As anybody will tell you, it’s not about how you start the season, but rather how you finish it. Both of these teams … [Read more...] about Tale of the Tape – Phillies @ Brewers
MLB Splinters
By Kyle Soppe Jacoby Ellsbury is having a magnificent year, due to his new approach at the plate as well health. He homered to left field Wednesday night against the Yankees, clearing the Green Monster. His 44thcareer homer was his first one hit to left field. Andruw Jones did his part to prolong the Yanks/Sox game on Thursday night. Not a typically patient … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters
Opening Day: Saints @ Packers
By Kyle Soppe The last two Super Bowl champions meet up in a stand-alone Thursday night game to open the 2011-2012 NFL season. Both teams have high expectations this year and the winner of this game gains the early leg up in the race for NFC home field advantage. Green Bay Packers Led by Aaron Rodgers (an A-Rod that actually performs well under pressure) the Pack passed … [Read more...] about Opening Day: Saints @ Packers