Randy Moss is retiring from football. In what is sure to top any NFL free agent signing or trade rumor on the day, the 13-year pro and future Hall of Famer is calling it quits. After an off-season in which his agent said Moss was in the best shape of his life, he’s walking away from the game. Why did Randy Moss decide to retire? … [Read more...] about NFL News: Randy Moss Announces His Retirement
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Better Options Were Available at Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
The consensus on national media outlets seems to be that the Vikings hit a home run in their acquisition of Donovan McNabb. Much of the reaction to all the transactions has been positive because there is a collective sigh of relief that they are relevant once again. Chris Mortenson and John Clayton obviously grew tiresome of commenting on the court proceedings. … [Read more...] about Better Options Were Available at Quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings
NFL Trade Rumors-Free Agent Signings: McNabb Holmes and More
As of today, here is the latest in what promises to be a frantic few days in the NFL. Will Donovan McNabb end up on the Minnesota Vikings? Who is going where? Will Brett Favre come back…again? Will the Chicago Bears get a wide receiver? This Sportsbank posts the basics so you can be the king of your water cooler. So let the free agent frenzy begin. Here is the latest from … [Read more...] about NFL Trade Rumors-Free Agent Signings: McNabb Holmes and More
The 2011 Minnesota Vikings Starting Quarterback is…
There isn't really a sense in denying the fact that the 2010 NFL season has been an apocolypse for the Minnesota Vikings. After being mere seconds away from a game winning field goal attempt in the NFC Championship Game last January, the downward spiral of the team has been swift and painful. The explanation for the demise is so multi-faceted that it would be more productive … [Read more...] about The 2011 Minnesota Vikings Starting Quarterback is…
Analyzing More Quarterback Options for the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf obviously has his hands full with the situation concerning Mall of America Field. It is not too early, however, to start analyze possibilities at the quarterback position. We started this exploratory process over a month ago, and you can read our preliminary findings here. Now, with more evidence coming to light, we continue our potential … [Read more...] about Analyzing More Quarterback Options for the Minnesota Vikings
The Deeply Beleaguered Minnesota Sports Fan
Sports fan in Minnesota haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about recently. The general manager of the Minnesota Timberwolves, David Kahn, received some flack recently for simply stating the obvious. The NBA lottery is a flawed system that annually does not give the team the position it deserves in the draft. He insinuated that the good story of the year obtains the pick. … [Read more...] about The Deeply Beleaguered Minnesota Sports Fan
VOTE NOW! The Sports Bank Anti-Bracket Ty Cobb Regional Finals
The Ty Cobb Regional featured some stiff competition among losers. Brett Favre, Kurt Rambis, Harvey Updyke, Charlie Sheen and David Kahn highlighted the regional's biggest failures. Much like the NCAA Tournament, the first two rounds featured some epic upsets and some orgasmic finales that would have made Gus Johnson keel over into a giant puddle of awesome-sauce. By Peter … [Read more...] about VOTE NOW! The Sports Bank Anti-Bracket Ty Cobb Regional Finals
Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions
The Lombardi Trophy is returning to Green Bay as the Packers defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 in Super Bowl XLV. It's the Packers fourth Super Bowl victory and 13th overall championship. Welcome Aaron Rodgers to the class of NFL's elite quarterbacks because his 304 yards and three touchdowns couldn't have been on a bigger stage or against a better defense. For his … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers Are 2011 Super Bowl Champions