Spiars’ Quick Picks: NFL Week Two

Published on: 19th September, 2009

Spiars' Quick Picks resulted in a 14-2 record last week; the only thing that surprised me was the epic failure of the Houston Texans. Picking Miami over Atlanta was one of my predicted upsets; unfortunately, upset picks don't always pay off. Featured Games Green Bay Packers (1-0) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)—Green Bay ...

Spiars’ Quick Picks: NFL Week One

Published on: 7th September, 2009

The first week is always the toughest in terms of picking winners. The preseason is a lost cause when determining a victor, so most of these picks are based on the performances of last year and how well each team bolstered their depth chart. Featured Games- As the season progresses, I ...

Brett Favre: The Packer Faithful Do Not Wish You Well

Published on: 6th September, 2009

Unfortunately, the NFL is more of a business than sports entertainment. Home-town heroes often jump ship with another ball club for better opportunities and a larger paycheck. At the same time, the higher-ups of each team will turn their back on loyal players to make room for the young ...

Packers Continue to Look Impressive Through Pre-Season

Published on: 31st August, 2009

Last season was a disappointment for many Packer fans, finishing 6-10 with seven losses by four points or less. Although it's pre-season, the Pack have looked more than impressive behind their sophomore-starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers looks to continue to rise in stock through the pre-season by going 27 of 38 ...