Some Big Upsets and Big BCS Blunders

Admin | October 25, 2011

Well finally, some chaos in college football this year. Too many undefeated teams and too much going according to plan. I’m glad Michigan State and Texas Tech got things out of whack. Big wins for both teams. And big win for playoff proponents with this weeks latest BCS rankings. Lots to talk about. Read the [...]

Another Argument for Tebow

Admin | October 24, 2011

Everybody loves Tim Tebow.  Everybody loves to talk about Tim Tebow.  He is one of the few polarizing figures in the NFL; everyone has their own opinion of him – one that does not often change.  While I was not a huge fan of him in college, I find myself loving him now that the [...]

Quick Reactions to Sunday’s Games

Admin | October 24, 2011

WAS 20, CAR 33 Beck did as well as you could expect (-0.15 WPA, –5.9 EPA, 40% SR, 5.4 AYPA) with WAS's OL injuries. The OL was the cause of a good chunk of WAS's offensive problems (-0.12 WPA, -4.6 EPA), allowing CAR's DL to have their way with Beck, and he was unable to [...]

Dolphins Take Futility To A Whole New Level, Lose To Broncos In Overtime 18-15

Admin | October 23, 2011

In a day where the Dolphins embarrassed themselves by hosting a “Gator Day” in honor of the 2008 Florida Gators National Championship team, they may have put in an even more embarrassing effort on the field, when one thought it just couldn’t get any worse. Tim Tebow and the Broncos offense failed to muster anything [...]

Lions vs. Falcons Preview

Admin | October 23, 2011

The blueprint for beating the Lions has been available since the week 3 win at Minnesota and each team the Lions faced has copied it.  Run the ball, control the clock, don’t worry about the run and defend against the deep pass.  Each team they have faced took a lead into halftime and for several [...]

Tale of the Tape: Texans, Titans fight for South

Admin | October 22, 2011

With the monotony of Indianapolis’ annual contention for the AFC South stifled by Peyton Manning’s injury, Houston and Tennessee will battle for the division lead Sunday as we approach the season’s midpoint. NFL.com Blogs

Roundup 9/22/11

Admin | October 22, 2011

Garrett's end-game risk aversion was costly. More on the Cowboys over-conservatism using WP. The bottom line here is that the WP for a team needing a TD with 4 min to go isn't much different than for one with 3 min to go or 2 min to go. Running 3 times into a brick wall [...]

Three and out: Bucs’ Blount ruled out

Admin | October 21, 2011

LeGarrette Blount has been ruled out, Antonio Gates is still on track to play and Joe Theismann casts his lot with Ryan Torain in today’s edition of Three and Out. NFL.com Blogs

Some Bonus ITB: ESPN Williamsport Spot

Admin | October 21, 2011

Trevor Turner from ESPN Williamsport up in Pennsylvania had be back on his show The Locker Room this week to talk a little football. Since it is Pennsylvania we get into the Nittany Lions and how good this Penn State team actually is now that they are ranked in the initial BCS Standings. The answer [...]

Woodley doesn’t see impact of losing Harrison

Admin | October 20, 2011

LaMarr Woodley rarely disappoints during his appearances on NFL Network. NFL.com Blogs