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Houston Texans 2012 Fantasy Preview

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If we were to compare NFL teams to NBA franchises, the Houston Texans would be the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have a big three in Arian Foster/Andre Johnson/Matt Schaub and appear to be the next team on the rise to elite. Despite an injury-riddled 2011, Houston went 10-6 and made the playoffs for the first time in the young franchise's history. Here are the guys in Houston … [Read more...] about Houston Texans 2012 Fantasy Preview

#46 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Football 77 in 77

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"North Carolina, c'mon raise up, take your shirt off, spin it rod your head like a helicopter." Maybe Peteye Pablo isn't your style. Perhaps General Johnson and the Chairmen of the Board with "sweet Carolina girls, sweet southern pearls" is more your speed? I'm trying to pump you up with music, because your UNC Tar Heels aren't allowed to go bowling this college football … [Read more...] about #46 North Carolina Tar Heels: College Football 77 in 77

Bulls vs. Pacers at Notre Dame, Bulls-Cavaliers at Illinois in Preseason

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The Chicago Bulls announced today their 2012-13 seven-game preseason schedule including two neutral site games in Champaign, Ill. and South Bend, Ind. The Bulls preseason will get underway at the United Center on Tuesday, October 9, when the team takes on the Memphis Grizzlies at 7 p.m. The Bulls will then face the Cleveland Cavaliers at the University of Illinois’ Assembly … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Pacers at Notre Dame, Bulls-Cavaliers at Illinois in Preseason

NFL: the Pass-Happy League

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Over the past few seasons, the NFL has become more and more offensive, with the group of aggressive quarterbacks growing at a pace, and passing records falling at a similar rate. Many fans and football betting experts have started to ask whether this passing “craze” in the NFL is out of control, or is it just a phase that we are going through? Will defences soon catch up … [Read more...] about NFL: the Pass-Happy League

Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)

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Jeremy Lin may say bye-bye to the New York Knicks if they don’t match the Houston Rockets’ three-year $25 million dollar offer. The New York Knicks have until Tuesday night to match the offer, including the final-year $14.8 million dollar balloon payment, proposed by the Rockets. Many are speculating that the Knicks will pass on this offer. Do you think the New York Knicks is … [Read more...] about Jeremy Lin headed to Houston Rockets? (Taiwanese animation video)

Syracuse officially leaving Big East for ACC in 2013

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We all knew this was coming for some time, but the news was made official today: The BIG EAST Conference and Syracuse University today announced that both organizations have reached an agreement on Syracuse’s departure from the BIG EAST and move to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).  Under the terms of the agreement reached between the BIG EAST and Syracuse, the BIG EAST … [Read more...] about Syracuse officially leaving Big East for ACC in 2013

Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Fantasy Preview

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Have no doubt about it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still one of the premier teams in the NFL, but unfortunately that doesn't always equate in the game of fantasy. Injuries and a resulting inconsistent offense has fans and fantasy owners alike hoping for more than the petty 20.3 points per game (tied for 21st) they put up in 2011. Here are the guys in Pittsburgh that you … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Fantasy Preview