Not one call, not two calls, not three calls, but four bad calls led to the Seattle Seahawks' 14-12 upset win over the Green Bay Packers. None bigger than Russell Wilson's desperation heave that the Packers' (1-2) M.D. Jennings seemingly intercepted but was ruled a simultaneous catch and touchdown by the Seahawks' (2-1) wide receiver Golden Tate. … [Read more...] about Green Bay Packers jobbed by the replacement refs in Seattle
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Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC West
With the NFL lockout finally behind us, football fans can finally turn our attention from the courtrooms and onto the field, where it belongs. In the coming weeks, I will rank the fantasy studs, duds and sleepers for each division. Today, the NFC West gets some time under the spotlight. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Studs, Duds & Sleepers: NFC West
Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
Many, including myself, thought Jay Cutler would struggle on Sunday. Can you blame us? He was playing a team that sacked him six times back in Week 6. Sure, teams evolve as the season progresses, but pass protection has been an issue for the Bears all year long. Chicago gave up a total of 52 sacks on the year, most in the NFL. Plus, Cutler's last playoff game was against … [Read more...] about Bears Jay Cutler Impresses in His First NFL Playoff Game
The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND
Starting a game at Notre Dame Stadium doesn't mean just teeing the football up and booting it down the field. It means Fighting Irish students start a cheer that resonates throughout the stadium by the time the return man catches the ball. This year, it is a start for new faces among Notre Dame assistant coaches to show their talents to the rest of the college football … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND
NFL GMs: Don’t Wait for Golden Tate
By Kevin Hunt His name will inspire a number of sports clichés to any story describing him. But Golden Tate is anything but a cliché wide receiver. When you look at the wide out from Notre Dame, he's average. Tate is right in the middle in terms of height and weight. But he brings much more than a physical presence to the field. … [Read more...] about NFL GMs: Don’t Wait for Golden Tate
Best Available WRs this Draft Class
By Paul M. Banks A rather thin group, I included the TEs here and forecasted where they might go. … [Read more...] about Best Available WRs this Draft Class
Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate Declare for NFL Draft
By Paul M. Banks When the bowl picture was developed and finalized yesterday, you might have noticed that Notre Dame was missing. And that is substantial news, because ND usually gets such special treatment from bowl committees. "A 6-5 season with 4 of those wins coming over Navy, Army, Air Force and Duke?" Yes sir, that's Fiesta Bowl material if I ever saw it! Where do we … [Read more...] about Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate Declare for NFL Draft