Six months ago, the media were highly anticipating the idea of two Central Division rivals, the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, being the last two teams standing out East. … [Read more...] about Looking ahead to Lebron James vs. the Chicago Bulls
Archives for April 2015
Charles Barkley previews Bulls vs Cavs playoff series
NBA on TNT Analyst Charles Barkley has cajones. This obviously is not news; Sir Charles has made a long, wonderful career of being the boldest, most outspoken sports figure in the American landscape. It's been that way for awhile. However, this is the first time I can remember Barkley previewing a playoff series between two teams that even STARTED their previous round … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley previews Bulls vs Cavs playoff series
2015 NFL Mock Draft 4-30-15 (FINAL)
UPDATE: new photos of Draft Town from the areas not yet open to the public. Media Preview at this link Mel Kiper Jr. said on a recent call that he began doing Draft analysis back in 1978, and he was just one of three guys who was doing it 37 years ago. The 2015 NFL mock draft database on Walter Football, the largest collection on the internet, has 357 mock drafts. The NBA … [Read more...] about 2015 NFL Mock Draft 4-30-15 (FINAL)
2015 NFL Draft Town Chicago: everything you need to know
UPDATE: new photos of Draft Town from the areas not yet open to the public. Media Preview at this link Having the NFL Draft in Chicago could be the greatest thing since sliced bread. ("Sliced bread having been invented the previous winter" -Abe Simpson) Or it could be an enormous disaster that will spawn dozens of horrifying headlines. Or something in between. Or … [Read more...] about 2015 NFL Draft Town Chicago: everything you need to know
NFL Draft Town photo preview, Draft nuggets and tidbits
We previewed NFL Draft Town in detail earlier this week. However, that wasn't enough. The NFL Draft is such a huge sporting event that it's actually two sporting events. It's the only day on the calendar that unites all NFL fans, and all college football fans. It's the only sporting event that actually airs on two networks. And viewership and interest continues to grow larger … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Town photo preview, Draft nuggets and tidbits
Randy Gregory could be the next Dion Jordan or the next Jason Taylor
Randy Gregory, along with Shane Ray and La'el Collins, are this draft's biggest wildcards. No one has any idea where they'll actually end up. Today, more bad stuff came out from NFL Media and NFL Network about Gregory. He could drop out of the first round altogether. Said NFL Network Analyst Mike Mayock: "I think Randy Gregory is totally intriguing. I'm not sure if he's … [Read more...] about Randy Gregory could be the next Dion Jordan or the next Jason Taylor
Cornhuskers Ameer Abdullah could be Reggie Bush heir apparent
Ameer Abdullah is looking like the third or fourth running back on the NFL Draft board. Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon, who very likely could land in Seattle (here's a whole separate article on this idea and how it could happen) tops the positional rankings. Georgia's Todd Gurley is number two. #FearAmeer is right there with another Big Ten back, Indiana's Tevin Coleman, for the … [Read more...] about Cornhuskers Ameer Abdullah could be Reggie Bush heir apparent
Hawkeyes Brandon Scherff should be a top 10 NFL draft pick
“He’s not just a weight room freak,” Iowa Hawkeyes tailback Weisman said of former UI OT Brandon Scherff. “He’s a football freak.” Brandon Scherff is called a freak because he can do this, which is insane. Yes, he power cleaned 443 pounds three times. FOOTBALL! STRENGTH!!!! RAR RAR RAR!!!!!!!!! Scherff is almost guaranteed to be a first-round pick (here's where I … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes Brandon Scherff should be a top 10 NFL draft pick