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Week 2 Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions

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By TLarner The season keeps on rolling as Week 2 is almost in the books. We saw many stars shine, and many more fade on Sunday. Tonight's game is sure to keep us on the edge of our couches and recliners. Quarterback Controversy in Philly Kevin Kolb was out this weekend while recovering from last week's concussion. Michael Vick looked great in relief of Kolb last … [Read more...] about Week 2 Sunday Scores & Monday Predictions

NFL Season Preview: NFC South

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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

NFL Splinters | Super Bowl 2010 Edition

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By Paul Gotham Two weeks of hype behind us. The pre-game activities concluded just in time: "America The Beautiful" performed as was "The Star Spangled Banner." The fly-over occurred. Walter Payton award given. Coin toss convention took place. Then, before anyone forgot why we congregated, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts took the field. Now for a look at the … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Super Bowl 2010 Edition

Stupor Bowl Musings

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Another Rant from the Couch by Bill Ribas With the big game finally behind us, what can we say? You could talk about the game, how Indy gave it up, how those pesky Saints persevered and won, but what about the rest of the dog and pony show? Let's start with the pre game hype and go from there. The game is more than a game, at least in media terms, and it's become this … [Read more...] about Stupor Bowl Musings