Ground and pound. It’s historically been the staple of the offensive scheme in the Chicago Bears organization since the team’s inception. Gale Sayers, Walter Payton, and Neal Anderson were all products of a system that worked – a power running game and a gruesome defense. But with the league becoming more trigger-happy than Rambo, the Bears finally submitted to the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bear Necessities: Ground and Pound Attack
St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
Why on Earth were Steven Jackson and Sam Bradford still in the game during the waning moments of the Saint Louis Rams thrashing at the hands of the Detroit Lions? The Rams are currently in the race for the NFC West title, even with a mediocre record thus far. Jim Schwartz and Steve Spagnuolo must have been out late at the MGM the night before the noon kickoff. There is no … [Read more...] about St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag
Nate Burleson almost experienced a Leon Lett moment. Streaking down the center of the field with the football out in front of his body taunting the Saint Louis Rams defenders, he then decided to punt the ball into the air upon the signal of a touchdown from the officials. In another instance of brashness, wide receiver Calvin Johnson leapt up immediately after his one yard … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Now Have Some Swag
In Defense of Deadspin’s decision to link the Favre Sexting Material
Obviously, if there's one big winner in the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger sexting saga it's Deadspin. And deservedly so, there's a reason ESPN employees get fired if they're caught browsing it at work (True story! I got additional confirmation from other sources on the existence of this practice over the weekend). If there's any justice in the world, Deadspin achieved 20-30 … [Read more...] about In Defense of Deadspin’s decision to link the Favre Sexting Material
Green Bay Packers Ever-Growing Injury List Headlined by Rodgers and Finley
The injury bug won't leave the Green Bay Packers alone as TE Jermichael Finley, DT Ryan Pickett, TE Donald Lee, LB Clay Matthews and QB Aaron Rodgers joined the already extensive list of team-injuries in a 16-13 loss to the Washington Redskins. The timing couldn't be any worse for the Packers as the team was already without RB Ryan Grant, RT Mark Tauscher, LB Nick Barnett, … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Ever-Growing Injury List Headlined by Rodgers and Finley
Former Browns, Lions DT Shaun Smith Picking up Dirty Reputation
Former Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns (and there's a few more teams in there too) defensive tackle Shaun Smith is getting quite the reputation, and it's not very favorable. Reports are surfacing that he's grabbed opposing players...well here's an excerpt from Arrowhead Pride, SB Nation's Kansas City Chiefs blog We've got an interesting situation developing between … [Read more...] about Former Browns, Lions DT Shaun Smith Picking up Dirty Reputation
Buffalo Sabres: Sleeper team?
My sleeper team this NHL hockey season has to be the Buffalo Sabres. After finishing with 45 wins, 27 losses and 10 ties last season, the Sabres will be adding 20 year old prodigy, Left Winger Tyler Ennis for a full season. Ennis made a brief appearance late last season and should only improve this year. The only question will be his durability; being that he is only 5'9" … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres: Sleeper team?
Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Progressing Rapidly
In the shadow of Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame Stadium a savior named Crist is possibly emerging. Remember his name is Crist not Christ, so don't expect miracles right away. But Notre Dame junior QB Dayne Crist is putting up numbers that have been much better than anyone would expect given his lack of prior experience. He's made only six career starts, all this season, and for … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist Progressing Rapidly
Inside the Notre Dame Golden Dome (Basilica Videos)
If there's one fight song that non-college football songs know, it would be Notre Dame's "Victory March," likewise for their Alma Mater song "Notre Dame, Our Mother." You don't have to be "Rudy" or someone sharing his prodigious passion for ND football to appreciate this video shot by my friend Stephanie Kuzydym inside the Golden Dome on gameday. … [Read more...] about Inside the Notre Dame Golden Dome (Basilica Videos)
Ohio State Experiences the Healing Power of the Indiana Hoosiers
Going into the Indiana game, the Ohio State Buckeyes had plenty to worry about. How would the Buckeye's banged up secondary hold up against Ben Chappell and the Hoosier's prolific passing attack? How much would Terrelle Pryor's thigh injury inhibit an Ohio State offense that has relied on his explosive runs when their backs were against the wall? But what seemed like threats … [Read more...] about Ohio State Experiences the Healing Power of the Indiana Hoosiers