By Paul Gotham Tougher than the rest Indianapolis, Denver, Minnesota, and the New York Giants continue on without defeat (New Orleans enjoyed the bye week also undefeated). Minnesota's decision to sign Brett Favre parted the waters. For right now, it looks like those in agreement were right. Of course there is much football to be played yet this season. It is hard to … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 5, 2009
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NFL Splinters | Week 2 2009
By Paul Gotham Wade Is No Bum 'Love Ya Blue' took the NFL by storm in the late 70s when Bum Phillips steered the derricks to back-to-back AFC Conference finals appearances. Aside from hall-of-fame running back, Earl Campbell, those Oiler teams lacked stars. Bum got his boys to make plays. The ability to inspire must have skipped a generation. While one could portray … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 2 2009
Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering a Legend & Random Rumblings
This past weekend for me, is one of the best in sports - the beginning of a new NFL season, College Football is in full swing and MLB pennant fever is in full motion. Yet, this weekend was marred when the world of basketball lost one of its giants - Don Haskins. Nicknamed "The Bear", Haskins is commonly known for his willingness to recruit African-American basketball players … [Read more...] about Tuesdays with Smitty: Remembering a Legend & Random Rumblings
The Highs and Lows (very) of Super Bowl XLII – Running Diary
In the spirit of the Sports Guy, Casey and I thought it would be fun to both keep a running diary during the game. A running diary from both points of view - from a Giants perspective and vice versa. I have left what I wrote intact and didn’t change a thing today – except for spellchecking. I am on the record as saying I will never do this again, as I now view this as bad … [Read more...] about The Highs and Lows (very) of Super Bowl XLII – Running Diary
It’s The End of the World as We Know It
That’s great. It starts with a loss of Jake Cleveland - on the make. It’s Progressive for God’s sake! Eye of a Djokovic Down goes Federer – so long Rafael – hello Tsonga Feeding off an Aussie feast Yum! Now! Hornets in a fire Representing some eight games Spurs look uninspired Pat Reily and a messy do Guards of the West are comin’ in a fury Breathin’ down Popovic’s neck Team … [Read more...] about It’s The End of the World as We Know It