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
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‘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
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
Boo Feckin’ Hoo
More Rants from the Couch by Bill Ribas So Mark McGwire finally comes out of the closet and admits to something we all knew, that he was a steroid user. Pardon me if we're all not shocked by this, but it's akin to Elton John admitting his sexual preference is for men, or Dale Earnhardt jr loves driving fast, or I can't stand Joe Buck. But what is really at stake here? … [Read more...] about Boo Feckin’ Hoo
NFL Splinters | Week 17, 2009
By Paul Gotham There's more to the picture... "...than meets the eye." Week 17 became the question of timing versus rust, or for some health versus injury. One week after turning their back on perfection, Indy's Colts feigned deference as did Arizona, Cincinnati and New Orleans. New England, on the other hand, did not. With home field advantage in hand for the … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 17, 2009