By Paul Gotham Redemption Song Twenty-nine days ago, Jim Caldwell, Peyton Manning and the rest of the Indianapolis Colts endured a flock of boo birds amongst their fans at Lucas Oil Stadium. With home field advantage through the playoffs safely in hand, the Colts opted to rest their starters for the second half of their game against the New York Jets. Thus the Colts … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Championship Sunday, 2010
New Orleans Saints
NFL Splinters | Divisional Playoffs
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
NFL Splinters | Week 16, 2009
By Paul Gotham Roll of the dice Much to the chagrin of all those looking to witness history, the Indianapolis Colts pulled the plug on their run to perfection. With a 9-3 lead at half, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark ...(anyone I forgot?) traded helmets on baseball caps, and the New York Jets handed Indy loss numero uno, 29-15. Jim Caldwell went from … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 16, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 15, 2009
By Paul Gotham Big weekend for the tavern owners Somewhere in the rank and file of the NFL must be soft spot for bar owners across the United States of America. How else can one explain the NFL Network? This whole notion that the NFL builds a following over the last 4+ decades only to now limit access is crazy. Tavern owners across the States must have been exchanging … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 15, 2009