Mardy Gilyard: St. Louis Rams Newly Acquired Draftee Provides Bright Future

Published on: 5th May, 2010

While Mardy Gilyard comes from humble beginnings, his new beginning could allow him the chance to shine. He certainly has not set the bar low for himself.  The fourth round selection out of Cincinnati chose the No. 81, which was held by Torry Holt during the "Greatest Show on Turf" days. "Why ...

Media Mayhem: How Tim Tebow and Brett Favre Are Connected

Published on: 4th May, 2010

It doesn't take a lot to capture the attention of football fans. A nice play here, a nice play there, and in the next instant, the player is being discussed like a blockbuster movie. Tim Tebow, however, has an allure that has only been matched by one man in the past 10 ...

Keep Fighting For Those Millions, Michael Crabtree

Published on: 7th August, 2009

The 49ers and Michael Crabtree are living a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Money often costs too much." An adviser to Michael Crabtree recently said that Michael Crabtree would be willing to return to the 2010 NFL Draft if he didn't get the money he wanted. It's all about the Benjamins, isn't it? Sure, ...

Penn St.: Expect Another Great Season

Published on: 3rd August, 2009

Last year, the Nittany Lions ended their season with a whimper. Losing to USC in the Rose Bowl sent them a message: To be the man, you've got to be the man. Just like last year, they have a great chance to do just that. While they lost their top three WRs ...

Predicting the Entire NFL Season

Published on: 23rd July, 2009

Be prepared for a long one, folks. I'm predicting everything! Awards, standings, breakout players. Everything. You see the man pictured, Adrian Peterson? He's your MVP. We'll cover that. Eventually. Let's start with some standings, shall we? From there, we'll go the Playoffs, Super Bowl Champ, Pro Bowl Roster, and Awards!

Dunta’s Inferno: It’s Time to Settle Dunta Robinson’s Contract

Published on: 21st July, 2009

$9,957,000. Seems like a lot of money, doesn't it? Most people would be happy earning it in one year. Not Dunta Robinson. It's not the money that's the issue; rather, it's the reason why he is making that money this season. "...I was told I wouldn't get (franchise) tagged," said Robinson back in February. "That's ...

Texans Provide Interesting Fantasy Options

Published on: 14th July, 2009

The key to succeeding in Fantasy Football is simple. Get lucky. Fantasy Football players have to work the waiver wire, wheel and deal with the best of 'em, and pray that their players do well while avoiding injury. It's even harder than it sounds. It's best to cover your ground with players from various ...

Keep Faith in Athletes, Even through Tough Times

Published on: 7th July, 2009

We, as fans of many various sports, tend to put our athletes on pedestals.  “Oh, they wouldn’t do that! They’re athletes!”Athletes are just like the rest of us. They make mistakes.Steve McNair’s death has done plenty to highlight this fact.Football fans know McNair for his tenacity and leadership. They remember ...

“Super” Mario Wililams Proves Doubters Wrong

Published on: 28th June, 2009

Let me tell you something about Mario Williams. The man has faced as much scrutiny as the President. After becoming the first selection in the 2006 NFL Draft over hyped college stars Reggie Bush and Vince Young, Williams has been watched by just about everyone doubting the decision. Slowly but surely, however, people ...

My Top Ten Heisman Candidates

Published on: 17th June, 2009

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious trophies in all of sports. It boasts winners such as Doak Walker, Roger Staubach, Marcus Allen, and Carson Palmer. Some of its winners also faded out quickly, with players such as Gino Torretta, Chris Weinke, Eric Crouch, and Jason White taking home ...