Daniel Snyder needs to wake up. The owner of the Washington "Delightful Chums we had a tendency to oppress" doesn't see name as even a remote possibility. SI's Peter King on the Washington D.C. NFL name controversy and team owner Daniel Snyder: “I’m told he’s resolute. He will not change the name.” … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy thinks Daniel Snyder should change team name
Archives for October 2013
Minnesota Vikings and Josh Freeman: two trainwrecks unite
Josh Freeman or Christian Ponder? Hmm, that's tough. Christian Ponder or Josh Freeman? Sounds like a sink-or-sink opportunity for the Minnesota Vikings. And that's ironic because Vikings are known for their prowess in shipping. Josh Freeman has agreed to one-year deal worth $3M with the Vikings, according to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1. So what happens now? Has anyone seen … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings and Josh Freeman: two trainwrecks unite
Danica Patrick reaches new low; doesn’t even survive half a lap
If you're in the Danica Patrick is terrible at her job camp, then today was a victory for you. If you're one of the many Danica Patrick haters, today you got a lot more grist for your mill; or material to work with. She wasn't even "One Lap Downica," because she didn't make it through the first lap. She wrecked halfway through lap one and totaled her car. … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick reaches new low; doesn’t even survive half a lap
Video: Carlos Hyde breaks down crying when discussing his suspension
Carlos Hyde had a huge game at Northwestern last night- three touchdowns and over 160 yards. On a night when Ohio State really needed Carlos Hyde. Jordan Hall did not dress and "has a knee issue that they need to take care of" according to Urban Meyer. So Hyde was MVP for the Buckeyes. NU has had issues stopping star tailbacks in games when they host ESPN College Gameday. … [Read more...] about Video: Carlos Hyde breaks down crying when discussing his suspension
Colin Kaepernick on dealing with his haters
I'm not a Colin Kaepernick hater, but I'm firmly entrenched in the "Colin Kaepernick is overrated" camp. I'm probably even a camp counselor there. I never did any Kaepernicking, I think he's a fluke, flash-in-the-pan that NFL Defensive Coordinators are now solving. I think Colin Kaepernick is a one-year wonder, product of the read-option gimmick. He's a trend force fed to us by … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick on dealing with his haters
Matt Schaub responds to those who burned his jersey
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub has been rather bad at football this year. But he hasn't been terrible. His numbers are blah, not horrendous. And Matt Schaub can't be blamed for the 23rd in the NFL run defense Houston is sporting right now. And for perspective sake, the Texans are 2-2, not 0-4. However, Matt Schaub had some interesting things to say in an exclusive … [Read more...] about Matt Schaub responds to those who burned his jersey
Chicago Bears fan sports Jay Cutler “DON’T CARE” jersey (photo)
Here we have the greatest Jay Cutler jersey ever. Make that the greatest Chicago Bears jersey ever. Special shout out to my tipster from "C-Murder," who like me, hails from the SICA on this one. He texted me this pic of an unidentified Bears fan in Chicago. You know this Jay Cutler story, but in case you don't, here's a refresher: … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears fan sports Jay Cutler “DON’T CARE” jersey (photo)
Northwestern has issues closing out big games
F. Scott Fitzgerald said, via Nick Carraway, the narrator and moral centerpiece of his masterwork "The Great Gastby" that "you can't repeat the past." Unfortunately, Northwestern football is doing exactly that right now. The #15 Northwestern Wildcats had #3 Ohio State right where they wanted them. NU had the nation's third-ranked team on the ropes in the 4th quarter, as they … [Read more...] about Northwestern has issues closing out big games
Hard hitting Columbus Blue Jackets analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets, who ended their 2012-13 season with a furious 19-5-5 run, narrowly missing the Stanley Cup playoffs but a mere tie-breaker, embark on a new season, in a new conference – Eastern Conference – and division – in the newly-formed Metropolitan Division. … [Read more...] about Hard hitting Columbus Blue Jackets analysis
Ohio State Buckeyes see 17-0 run CONTINUED to 18-0
Under Urban Meyer the Ohio State Buckeyes were undefeated; 17-0. By the skin of the teeth they still are. OSU entered the game with the longest winning streak in college football. And they had to survive a 4th quarter scare down 23-13 in Evanston to maintain it. In a battle of undefeateds, Ohio State kept their national title hopes alive by beating Northwestern 40-30 (it was … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes see 17-0 run CONTINUED to 18-0