By TLarner My final divisional preview takes us to the NFC West. The regular season is right around the corner! "Winners never quit, and quitters never win" Arizona Cardinals Strength- If this was the start of the 2009 season, I would say that Arizona’s passing attack with Kurt Warner at the helm would be the team’s biggest upside. However, their offense has … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: NFC West
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NFL Splinters | February 1, 2010
By Paul Gotham Tougher than the rest Game plans and match-ups step aside. Dwight Freeney's ankle rules the headlines surrounding the Super Bowl. Freeney's doctor calls the injury a third degree sprain. Indy's staff refers to it as a basketball injury. Either way, with the words ligament and tear in the discussion, Freeney will be challenged to be "rough and … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | February 1, 2010
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
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 15
The top-ranked, 5-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll traveled to South Bend for their annual battle with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish of coach Charlie Weis stood 4-1 & ranked 9th nationally. Weis was in his first year as Head Coach having been the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots & had been dubbed this season’s “offensive genius” by many … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 15
This Date in College Football Belt History – October 9
The top-ranked, 4-0 Southern Cal Trojans of coach Pete Carroll welcomed the 7th ranked, 3-0 California Golden Bears of coach Jeff Tedford to the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Golden Bears were 2-time Belt champions & were the last team to defeat the Trojans, winning 34-31 in triple-overtime the previous season. The Trojans were riding a 13-game winning streak & … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – October 9