By PAUL GOTHAM It was a simple button hook. A second-down play that moved the chains. More importantly, it represented a young athlete's passage from amateur to professional status. Former Canisius Golden Griffin, Chris Manhertz came off the line and gathered the 10-yard pass like it was anything but the first catch of his NFL career. "Honestly, it didn’t feel like my … [Read more...] about Manhertz making grade on the gridiron
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Fourteen Buckeyes Set for 2016 NFL Playoffs, Nine This Weekend
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com Columbus, Ohio— Of the 12 teams that qualified for the postseason, seven of them have at least one former Ohio State football player on their roster: Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Hawk, Mike Nugent Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Allen, Cameron Heyward, Ryan Shazier, Doran Grant Houston Texans: John Simon New England Patriots: Nate … [Read more...] about Fourteen Buckeyes Set for 2016 NFL Playoffs, Nine This Weekend
NFL Week 4 – Before it Happens
Listen to internet radio with PickinSplinterson Blog Talk Radio By Kyle Soppe Detroit Lions (+1.5) @ Dallas Cowboys - Lions 27-24 New Orleans Saints (-7) @ Jacksonville - Saints 31-10 San Fransisco 49ers @ Philadelphia Eagles (-7.5) - Eagles 27-17 Tennessee Titans (+1) @ Cleveland - Titans 20-17 Buffalo Bills @ Cincinnati Bengals (+3) - Bills … [Read more...] about NFL Week 4 – Before it Happens
HELP WANTED!
by Wally "Nobody ... and I mean NOBODY .... circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills!!", according to ESPN's Chris Shelly Berman. Well, in the opinion of many, Nobody ... and we mean NO-BODY ... needs as much HELP as the Buffalo Bills! (OK, the Carolina Panthers are in a pretty sad state, too, but who cares about them anyway?) So, Bills faithful, who will your team … [Read more...] about HELP WANTED!
NFL Season Preview: NFC South
By TLarner Here's a look at the home of the Super Bowl Champion Saints, the NFC South. "Play Like A Champion Today" Atlanta Falcons Strength- The Falcons have an offense with plenty of playmakers. Former Boston College star Matt Ryan enters his third year as Atlanta's starting quarterback. After being named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2008, Ryan avoided the … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC South