Here we go- two 5-2 NFL clubs with eyes on winning their respective East divisions. And of course New England Patriots vs. New York Giants is a rematch of Super Bowl XL. Most people remember that game from the moment above, when an obscure loser named David Tyree- who never again caught a NFL pass, was the unlikeliest of heroes. I don't blame James Sanders and Rodney … [Read more...] about New England Patriots vs. New York Giants: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Archives for 2011
Steelers Hines Ward is Right- New England Secondary is AWFUL
It's not that the New England Patriots secondary is the worst in NFL history- I still think it's a tie between the 1995 Atlanta Falcons (after Deion $anders and Tim McKyer left, D.J. Johnson was their "best" DB) and the 2010 Houston Texans (you and I could have burned them for a TD...if we had a good QB getting us the ball). It's that the Patriots have the worst pass defense … [Read more...] about Steelers Hines Ward is Right- New England Secondary is AWFUL
Former Patriots, Chargers, Falcons WR to be Iowa Hawkeyes Honorary Captain
Remember the name Tim Dwight? Or Timothy Deutch Dwight, Jr. originally taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Dwight, who has the sweetest nickname ever "white lightning," is perhaps best known for his 94-yard kickoff return TD for Atlanta in Super Bowl XXXIII. He has also played for the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, New York Jets … [Read more...] about Former Patriots, Chargers, Falcons WR to be Iowa Hawkeyes Honorary Captain
Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
You've no doubt seen those Discover Card ads. Maybe you know them as USA Prime Credit ads or "Peggy" ads. The TV spots, running since August of 2010, focus on horrible customer service at financial institutions. The agent is named Peggy, actually a he, as you obviously know. We've seen them incessantly during college football. And we've seen Peggy interact with among others: … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Patrick Kane Stars in “Peggy” Credit Card Ad (Video)
Predators Sign Pekka Rinne to 7 Year $49 Million Deal
The Nashville Predators announced today that they had signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a 7 year, $49 million dollar contract extension. Here is the press release from the Predators: Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million contract – the largest … [Read more...] about Predators Sign Pekka Rinne to 7 Year $49 Million Deal
L.A. Dodgers Finally Sold; McCourt and MLB still in Big Mess (Video)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been sold! For over $1 billion! Cue up the Dr. Evil voice. Boss Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball (MLB) settled on a court-supervised auction of the bankrupt franchise. The L.A. Dodgers ballpark, Dodger Stadium ballpark, land rights and television rights could all be included in the potential package of goods sold. After the jump … [Read more...] about L.A. Dodgers Finally Sold; McCourt and MLB still in Big Mess (Video)
Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards
This past August, we tragically lost a gentle giant in Bubba Smith. Perhaps the greatest Michigan State player ever. The "Kill, Bubba, Kill" chant is etched within Spartans and college football lore. Later, Smith made his mark through the Colts and the Police Academy movies. And when you see the tremendous amount of awards and trophies left behind in his estate, you see just … [Read more...] about Bid on Bubba Smith’s Colts, NFL, Michigan St. Trophies, Awards
#10 Memphis Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #10 Memphis Tigers: College Basketball 111 in 111
Notre Dame Will Be Tim Abromaitis’ Team This Season
Notre Dame basketball had an unexpected breakthrough season last year, even though it ended very poorly. They had the second best record in the Big East and were just one Big East tournament win away from probably securing a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Of course, there was the disaster upset to #10 seed Florida State very close to home at Chicago's United Center. Still … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Will Be Tim Abromaitis’ Team This Season
Saints-Buccaneers Winner Has Inside Track to NFC South Title
The Atlanta Falcons, like the New Orleans Saints, are 1-1 in the NFC South, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a surprise 2-0 edge while the Panthers have a (less surprising) 0-2 hole they have to climb out of. After Sunday’s game between the Bucs and Saints, things could get a bit more interesting in the NFC South. At the midpoint of the season, let's look at who might have … [Read more...] about Saints-Buccaneers Winner Has Inside Track to NFC South Title