Last weekend, I floated the idea of the NFL and NBA creating strong developmental leagues. High school players who really have no interest in class could be signed to play in these leagues and paid accordingly, then drafted after a year in hoops and two or three in...
The “celebration” in Philly was reprehensible. Why should cars be overturned, property destroyed, and fires started because 45 guys you’ll never meet win a football game? I saw people trashing Tom Brady in disgusting fashion, a man who has...
Nick Foles outplays Tom Brady. Doug Peterson outcoaches Bill Belichick. Shows that we really know nothing about football. Although Brady is the GOAT, in this case, he was the goat. Picked a bad time to fumble with the game on the line. Missed a lot of throws early,...
There were predictable elements, and some which defied predictions. The Pats did romp over Tennessee, but otherwise look out! One dictum that prognosticators apply when picking games “is go with the better QB”. So Foles beats Ryan, Keenum beats Brees and...
Four close games. A couple of road wins. No huge surprises, unless you count the Titans’ big comeback against KC.. I admit, I had written the Mariotas off at halftime and had concert tix, so I missed the fireworks. Let’s see if they can hang tough against...
Everyone has their pet reason for the sinking NFL ratings. They range from player protests to excessive replays to poor quality play or too many entertainment alternatives. I believe a big reason for the slide is largely unaddressed. Carnage! It seems that after every...
