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Archives for October 2013

Penn St. football may turn Illinois, Tim Beckman into mincemeat

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  (Update: game preview and prediction for Saturday) The Penn St. football team is rather angry right now. How convenient, as one of their favorite recent villains, Tim Beckman, is coming to town. The Nittany Lions lost to Ohio State 63-14 Saturday night, their worst loss in almost two centuries: 1899 to be exact. So when Illinois and the embattled Fighting … [Read more...] about Penn St. football may turn Illinois, Tim Beckman into mincemeat

Tom Brady hand issue: Belichick outdoes himself on injury obfuscation

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How did we not hear a word about the hand of Tom Brady this week? You saw how disgusting and swollen it was. You saw how much it affected him, and the New England Patriots passing game. Yet there was not even a whisper, all week, about the injured hand of Tom Brady. We didn't even hear about a Tom Brady "upper body injury." We know Bill Belichick is the absolute master when … [Read more...] about Tom Brady hand issue: Belichick outdoes himself on injury obfuscation

Cris Carter’s Calvin Johnson hyperbole actually reasonable

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ESPN "analyst" Cris Carter is known for his ridiculous hyperbole. However, his comments on Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson this morning actually were rather prescient. He pretty much predicted the huge breakout game to be had this afternoon. Calvin Johnson, or Megatron as the kids call him is great at football. But when you read Carter's comments on Megatron you may ask … [Read more...] about Cris Carter’s Calvin Johnson hyperbole actually reasonable

Greg Jennings has come to Jesus moment on Aaron Rodgers

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Obviously, the Greg Jennings vs. Aaron Rodgers soap opera will be one of the main topics of discussion in tonight's Green Bay Packers versus Minnesota Vikings primetime tilt. Or at least the obsession Greg Jennings seems to have with his former team will be discussed on social media all across America. You might recall the time that the sister of Greg Jennings went all out … [Read more...] about Greg Jennings has come to Jesus moment on Aaron Rodgers

Minnesota Vikings QB: 86% polled support high schooler instead

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Just how much of a train wreck is the Minnesota Vikings situation? Well, did you watch Monday night?  86% polled support high schooler instead Maybe your Twitter timeline was similar to mine, and my TL was dominated by a few re-occurring themes: "My god the Minnesota Vikings are bad" "Why did the Minnesota Vikings start Josh Freeman?" "Is it possible to overthrow … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings QB: 86% polled support high schooler instead

Robbie Hummel makes Minnesota Timberwolves; true feel-good story

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Two-time All-American Robbie Hummel has had a career that should be narrated by Jim Nantz. He's quite an interesting story, and now it's an inspirational/feel good story. He made the Minnesota Timberwolves roster, quite an achievement given all that he's overcome to get there. Granted the T'Wolves are anything but contenders in the NBA Western Conference, but still, Robbie … [Read more...] about Robbie Hummel makes Minnesota Timberwolves; true feel-good story

Oregon Ducks De’Anthony Thomas ALWAYS Tweets in ALL CAPS! HE’S YELLING

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Every De'Anthony Thomas tweet is in ALL CAPS! EVERY SINGLE ONE! THAT CONVEYS THAT HE''S SHOUTING! Looking through his Twitter timeline I see he's setting a trend with this too. There's a hashtag #ALLCAPSMOVEMENT So tweet in ALL CAPS IF YOU WANT TO JOIN HIS MOVEMENT! Oregon running back De'Anthony Thomas is a burner, and a bonafide NFL Draft prospect. The South Central … [Read more...] about Oregon Ducks De’Anthony Thomas ALWAYS Tweets in ALL CAPS! HE’S YELLING

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: brutally honest preview

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Let the primetime streak begin as the Green Bay Packers make their first appearance in the spotlight in a bout with the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. The Packers currently own sole possession of first place in the NFC North division and the Vikings are trying to pick themselves up from the bottom of the league. It also marks the first time that Vikings' wide receiver … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: brutally honest preview

Penn State football beatdown from Ohio State: facts and figures

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The Penn State football team got a beat down from Ohio State last night that was so bad...one half of football was a blowout of epic proportions in itself. In just the first 30 minutes, the Buckeyes did enough destruction of this Penn State football team to constitute an entire full game's bloodbath. OSU put up 414 total yards, 210 rushing yards and 42 points, in the first half … [Read more...] about Penn State football beatdown from Ohio State: facts and figures