By Chas I read from a pretty reputable source recently that, historically, there are about 35 players active at any given time who go on to become Hall of Famers. So, I thought it would be a fun discussion to try and predict who the current 35 or so would be. For the purposes of this exercise, active is defined as any player who played in 2010, so while we know that a … [Read more...] about Active Players: Future Hall of Famers?
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Wild Card Weekend
By TLarner Game of the Week Results: Chicago 3, Green Bay 10 The Green Bay defense sacked Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler six times, and intercepted him twice as the Packers defeated their NFC North rival. With their playoff hopes on the line, Aaron Rodgers did just enough to take his team to the Wild Card round. Rodgers threw for 229 yards and a one-yard touchdown … [Read more...] about Wild Card Weekend
O Caption My Caption! Steve Johnson 1/8/11
by Patrick ‘Rey’ Reynell 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 … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Steve Johnson 1/8/11
Cooperstown Class of 2011
By Chas I recently participated in the Hall of Fame voting process for a relatively new group called the Baseball Bloggers Alliance (BBA). The result of this year's BBA vote was the recommendation of Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven for the Hall of Fame Class of 2011. I voted for both Alomar and Blyleven, as well as five others, and I was happy to be able to take part in … [Read more...] about Cooperstown Class of 2011
Week 17 Predictions
By TLarner Monday Night Football: New Orleans 17, Atlanta 14 Drew Brees and his Saints were able to sneak past NFC South rival Falcons with a close victory Monday night, leaving a chance for New Orleans to steal the division in Week 17. Brees, who threw for 302 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to Jimmy Graham, also threw two interceptions in the final period. … [Read more...] about Week 17 Predictions